MLS Players Could Strike on Monday
As we noted on the GoSounders Twitter… according to Ives, the MLS Players Association is preparing its members for a strike on Monday (March 22) if a new Collective Bargaining Agreement cannot be finalized.
In an effort to come to a mutual agreement, the owners and representatives from the 16 MLS clubs are planning on meeting in Washington DC in the coming days in the presence of a Federal Mediator. Read more
MLS Players Vote to Strike
Stephen Goff from the Washington Post is reporting that in a 350-2 vote, members of the MLS Players Union have voted to strike.
Goff quotes an unnamed Veteran Player:
We will not start the season without a new agreement. To be quite blunt, it doesn’t look good at all.
Updated: MLS President Mark Abbot replied: Read more
Squad cuts put off for now
With the CBA still not resolved, teams have more time to evaluate talent. From the MLS:
“MLS is delaying the roster compliance date, originally scheduled for March 1, while discussions continue over related topics with the MLS Players Union. The roster compliance date will be set in the next few weeks.”
MLS Players Do Not Extend CBA
In short, there is no immediate strike planned, but no agreement has been reached.
The MLS Player’s Union issued the following statement today:
The Major League Soccer Players Union (the “Union”) today announced that the collective bargaining agreement between the Union and Major League Soccer (“MLS”) will not be extended past the February 25 deadline previously set by the Union and MLS.
MLS willing to start season under expired contract
With the 25th rapidly approaching, there is talk of a possible strike or lock out by MLS. As of yesterday, the owners are willing to start the 2010 season under the terms of the old contract. This allows for training camps to continue Read more
MLS & Players Extend talks to 2/25
From the League…
Major League Soccer and the Major League Soccer Players Union today announced that they have agreed to continue to negotiate through February 25, as they work towards reaching a new collective bargaining agreement. Negotiations scheduled for this week were postponed due to the snow storms along the Northeast Corridor. Negotiations will continue over the next two weeks.
Players, Owners Extend Current CBA to 2/12
That title, pretty much is the big news…
It delays any strike or lockout as the MLS Player’s Association and the Owners work in good faith for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.
MLS Press Release… Read more
MLS Player Union on the Collective Bargaining Agreement
“We have advised our players to report to camp as planned. In the meantime, we will continue to meet with the league to determine if an agreement can be reached. As of this date, however, we have no agreement on a new CBA.”
New Ball for 2010 MLS Season
And the first news impacting Sounders FC from the 2010 SuperDraft (well besides the Continental Tire partnership)- Adidas and MLS have announced a new match ball for the upcoming MLS Season. Read more
MLS Cup: Who do you want to win?
Who are you rooting for?
- Good Game (39.0%, 71 Votes)
- Real Salt Lake (27.0%, 50 Votes)
- La Galaxy (23.0%, 43 Votes)
- Don't Care (10.0%, 19 Votes)
Total Voters: 183
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