MLS

Rumors are true, the Cup game is going North. Toronto FC and BMO Field will host the 2010 MLS Cup in November.
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In case you didn’t notice, the new website for MLS has moved from MLSnet.com to MLSsoccer.com. We’re not going to comment on the redundancy of the URL, but on the functionality on the site. First off, Match Day Live is awesome. HD Quality is great and better than CBS’s March Madness on Demand. The...
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Here are the details of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement between MLS and the Players Union… Following Saturday’s announcement of a new collective bargaining agreement between Major League Soccer (MLS) and the MLS Players Union (Players Union), the League today announced key elements of the five-year agreement.
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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...
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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...
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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.”
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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...
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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
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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...
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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…
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