MLS to return with new tournament in July

Major League Soccer (MLS) will return from a suspension caused by the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, for a new tournament starting on 8 July that will form part of the 2020 MLS season.

The MLS Is Back Tournament, like the remainder of the NBA season, will be held at ESPN Wide World of Sports at Disney World Resort in Florida.

The league’s 26 teams will be drawn into six groups. The Eastern Conference will have three groups, one consisting of six teams and two consisting of four teams each.

The Western Conference will have three groups, each consisting of four teams. Nashville SC will move from the Western Conference to the Eastern for both the tournament and the remainder of the 2020 MLS season in order to facilitate this.

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