The Premier League’s plan to restart its 2019-20 season on June 17 — exactly 100 days after shuttering in March in response to the coronavirus pandemic — is welcome news for voracious followers of the world’s most popular domestic soccer circuit.
It’s the latest sign that other globally relevant leagues like the NFL and NBA might also return in due time. The NHL plans on coming back in July. The NWSL, widely considered the world’s best women’s soccer league, will become the first North American league to return when it kicks off June 27.