The initial deadline imposed by Major League Soccer to reach a deal on a revised Collective Bargaining Agreement with the MLS Players Association came and went Thursday evening with nary a peep from the league. This morning, MLS decided to turn up the volume.
Having failed to come to an agreement with the MLSPA, MLS announced a one-week extension for negotiations. This time, if the deadline passes without a deal, MLS said they will terminate the CBA and lock the players out.
“Major League Soccer met with the MLSPA and players yesterday to continue discussions on how to address the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,” the league said in a statement.