SI.com · Jun 5, 2020
MLS Players Express Worry Over Safety About Return Plan in Orlando
ATLANTA (AP) — The first day of small group training for Atlanta United and three other MLS teams was accompanied by ongoing worries from veteran defender Jeff Larentowicz about plans for a MLS tournament in Florida.
The first-day participation was voluntary and there was no contact as social distancing continued to protect players during the coronavirus pandemic.
That soon will change. Major League Soccer on Thursday said teams may resume training.
MLS announced that each player and staff member must complete two tests for the coronavirus 24 hours apart, 72 hours ahead of the start of training. Every player also must have a test for antibodies and a physical.