Peter Vermes
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

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

FILE - In this March 24, 2018, file photo, Sporting Kansas City's Peter Vermes acknowledges fans as he takes the pitch to lead his team against the Colorado Rapids in an MLS soccer match in Commerce City, Colo. Major League Soccer coaches are welcoming the opportunity to use five substitutes when play resumes in Florida next month, out of concern for both player fitness and the summertime heat. The adoption of the rule and the expansion of game-day rosters are especially important given the relatively short preparation time teams have had for the MLS Is Back Tournament, which starts July 8, 2020, at the sports complex at Walt Disney World. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
MLS to kick-start season in July with 5 subs, bigger rosters

By Anne M. Peterson Jun. 20, 2020 02:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020, file photo, Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber speaks during the leagues 25th Season kickoff event in New York. Major League Soccer and its players' union reached an agreement that paves the way for a summer tournament in Florida after the season was suspended by the coronavirus pandemic. The deal was announced by the Major League Soccer Players Association early Wednesday, June 3, 2020, following tense talks that led to some players skipping voluntary workouts and the league threatening a lockout.(AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
MLS to resume season with Florida tournament starting July 8

By Anne M. Peterson Jun. 10, 2020 03:48 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)
Four MLS teams allow individual workouts, more to follow

By Tim Booth And Anne M. Peterson May. 06, 2020 06:08 PM EDT

FC Dallas fans celebrate at the start of the team's MLS soccer match against Philadelphia Union on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Frisco, Texas. (Ryan Michalesko//The Dallas Morning News via AP)
MLS 25th anniversary remains quiet milestone amid pandemic

By Anne M. Peterson Apr. 05, 2020 01:09 PM EDT