The pause in training extension arrive after the league had already extended its season suspension through May 10. The USL originally announced a month-long suspension of both the USL Championship, which had just begun at the time and the USL League One season, which was set to begin in March.
The Tampa, Fla., based professional soccer organization has made its decisions based on the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
USL Championship Temporarily Suspends Play pic.twitter.com/lUwfXvnIbl
— USL Championship (@USLChampionship) March 12, 2020
“It was very clear from our owners that the health and safety of players, fans and staff was their top priority,” USL CEO Alec Papadakis said in the statement.
USL League One Delays Start of 2020 Season pic.twitter.com/ve7Ji0C1zd
— USL League One (@USLLeagueOne) March 12, 2020
League officials will continue to work with the CDC and other health authorities at the local, state and national levels, the USL Player Association, and other American professional sports organizations to ensure safety for its players, staff and fans.
