Major League Soccer is the latest North American professional sports league to put measures into place because of coronavirus.

The league announced this morning that it has suspended match play for 30 days, effective immediately.

League officials will continue to assess the impact of coronavirus alongside its medical task force and public health officials.

“Our clubs were united today in the decision to temporarily suspend our season – based on advice and guidance from the CDC, PHAC and other public health authorities,” said Don Garber, MLS commissioner. 

Garber said it was in the best interest of the league’s fans, players, officials and employees to make this decision. 

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“We’d like to thank our fans for their continued support during this challenging time,” he added.

When it’s appropriate, the league and clubs will communicate plans for the continuation of the 2020 season, which is just two weeks old at this time.

The MLS is made up of 26 teams across the United States and Canada, primarily based in large metropolitan areas.