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Portland Timbers defender Marco Farfan, left, heads the ball away from in front of the goal as Colorado Rapids forward Andre Shinyashiki looks on during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)
Rapids clinch MLS playoff berth with 1-0 win over Timbers

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 05, 2020 12:28 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Atlanta United defender Jeff Larentowicz, left, and New England Revolution midfielder Scott Caldwell battle for a header during round one of an MLS Cup playoff soccer game in Atlanta. Atlanta United veteran defender Jeff Larentowicz, who serves as an executive board member for the players union, said Thursday, June 4, 2020, he has safety concerns about an agreement announced Wednesday for a MLS tournament in Orlando in July. He is worried about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and said "We play a contact sport and the virus is a serious thing that puts us all in danger." (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Players worry about safety as MLS plans return to training

By Charles Odum Jun. 04, 2020 05:16 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, players reach new labor deal, to resume with tournament

By Anne M. Peterson Jun. 03, 2020 12:21 PM EDT