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FILE - United States' Diana Taurasi, left, and Brittney Griner tale part in a women's basketball practice at the 2020 Summer Olympics, July 24, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. Taurasi’s USA Basketball career isn’t done just yet. The five-time Olympic gold medalist is part of the national team training camp in Minnesota next month. While Taurasi will be at the camp, Brittney Griner won’t. She is still part of the pool that the 2024 Olympic team will be chosen from. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, file)
Taurasi to take part in USA Basketball training camp

By Doug Feinberg Jan. 31, 2023 12:16 PM EST

Seattle Sounders forward Fredy Montero, center, works for the ball against San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Jackson Yueill (14) and midfielder Shea Salinas during the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in San Jose, Calif. The Sounders won 1-0. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
MLS players gear up for busy summer of international duty

By Anne M. Peterson May. 27, 2021 07:36 PM EDT

FILE - San Jose Earthquakes forward Cade Cowell (44) plays against Real Salt Lake during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Kissimmee, Fla., in this Monday, July 27, 2020, file photo. Clark is being talked about as a potential breakout star for the upcoming Major League Soccer season. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
West welcomes Austin FC; Sounders among top teams

By Anne M. Peterson Apr. 13, 2021 04:43 PM EDT

FC Dallas' Ryan Hollingshead, (12) pumps his fist as he reacts to fans as teammate Fafa Picault (9) runs back to set up on defense following Hollingshead's goal during the first half of an MLS soccer game against Sporting KC in Frisco, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. (Steve Hamm/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Hollingshead scores, Sporting Kansas City beats Dallas 1-0

Oct. 14, 2020 11:03 PM EDT

3 MLS players, 2 staff test positive for coronavirus

Oct. 10, 2020 09:37 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Two Minnesota United players, an Orlando City player and two Columbus Crew staff members have tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the...

FC Dallas (left) and Nashville SC players kneel during the national anthem before an MLS soccer game at Toyota Stadium on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, in Frisco, Texas. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Players kneeling for anthem met with boos before MLS game

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 13, 2020 02:03 AM EDT

Due to the new coronavirus pandemic a man wears a face mask of the German first division soccer team FC Schalke 04 and a hat with the word reading "Deutschland" (Germany) in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
The Latest: No fans for Saints home opener against Bucs

By The Associated Press Aug. 12, 2020 12:29 PM EDT

File-Portland Timbers' Diego Valeri, center, shoots for a goal against Nashville SC in an MLS soccer match in Portland, Ore., Sunday, March 8, 2020. Having watched the MLS is Back tournament from afar because of coronavirus cases, FC Dallas and Nashville SC are grateful for the chance to play when they meet Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, for the resumption of Major League Soccer's regular season.(Sean Meagher/The Oregonian via AP, File)
FC Dallas, Nashville SC prepare to restart the MLS season

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 11, 2020 06:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber speaks during the Major League Soccer 25th Season kickoff event in New York. Major League Soccer said Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, it will resume its season once the MLS is Back tournament in Florida wraps up. The league's 26 teams will each play 18 games, with the first between FC Dallas and Nashville set for Aug. 12.(AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
MLS to resume regular season following Florida tournament

By Anne M. Peterson Aug. 08, 2020 12:30 PM EDT

Vancouver Whitecaps forward Cristian Dajome, left, and Seattle Sounders defender Nouhou Tolo compete for a ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Sunday, July 19, 2020, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
After rough start, MLS bubble in Florida seems to be working

By Tim Booth Jul. 24, 2020 03:48 PM EDT

Workout equipment is sanitized after use during high school football workouts, Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at the Sanford Fieldhouse in Sioux Falls, S.D. (Erin Bormett/The Argus Leader via AP)
The Latest: Irish rugby players taking pay cut

By The Associated Press Jul. 13, 2020 09:00 AM EDT

MLS postpones Toronto-DC United match after positive test

Jul. 12, 2020 09:39 AM EDT
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Major League Soccer postponed a match between Toronto FC and D.C. United shortly before it was scheduled to begin Sunday morning...

FILE - This is a Feb. 26, 2020, file photo showing Nashville SC CEO Ian Ayre during the Major League Soccer 25th Season kickoff event in New York. Nashville SC has withdrawn from Major League Soccer's MLS is Back tournament in Florida after nine players tested positive for the coronavirus, the league announced Thursday, July 9, 2020. “In what has been a challenging year, and in an uncharted environment created by the tornado that devastated our city and COVID-19, this is another big disappointing outcome for Nashville SC and its supporters,” team CEO Ian Ayre said in a statement. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Nashville out of MLS is Back after 9 players test positive

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 09, 2020 02:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles FC's Carlos Vela is shown during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Toronto FC, in Los Angeles. Major League Soccer MVP Carlos Vela will not accompany Los Angeles FC to the league's return tournament in Orlando this month. Vela announced his decision Monday, July 6, 2020, citing his concern for the health of his family, including his pregnant wife.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
MLS to resume season minus 1 team amid growing virus concern

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 07, 2020 07:40 PM EDT

Inter Miami MLS soccer team goalkeeper Luis Robles practices at the team's training facility in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Wednesday, May 6, 2020. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
FC Dallas withdraws from the MLS is Back tournament

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 06, 2020 06:02 PM EDT

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo watches players during team baseball practice at Chase Field, Friday, July 3, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
The Latest: Diamondbacks OF Kole Calhoun tests positive

By The Associated Press Jul. 06, 2020 10:47 AM EDT

MLS Dallas-Vancouver match delayed because of positive tests

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 04, 2020 01:58 PM EDT
The MLS is Back Tournament match between FC Dallas and the Vancouver Whitecaps set for Thursday has been postponed because of positive tests for the...

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone during a baseball workout at Yankee Stadium in New York, Saturday, July 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
The Latest: Yankees' LeMahieu, Cessa test positive for virus

By The Associated Press Jul. 04, 2020 11:14 AM EDT

Six FC Dallas players test positive for COVID-19 in Florida

By Anne M. Peterson Jul. 01, 2020 04:03 PM EDT
Six players with FC Dallas have tested positive for COVID-19 and the entire team has been quarantined ahead of the MLS Is Back tournament. ...

A crow sits on fencing erected around the Epsom Downs racecourse, in Epsom, England, Tuesday, June 30, 2020. The Derby annual horse race will take place behind closed doors on Saturday amid the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
The Latest: Oklahoma athletics cutting $13.7M from budget

By The Associated Press Jul. 01, 2020 05:33 AM EDT