USL Hartford Athletic

Hartford Athletic Statement on COVID-19

Published on March 11, 2020 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Hartford Athletic News Release


HARTFORD, Conn. - Hartford Athletic has announced that it is postponing its first two home matches on March 21st and April 4th. The matches will be rescheduled at a later date.

"In coordination with the Mayor's office and in light of the Governor's emergency declarations, we are postponing our home matches on March 21st and April 4th. Both matches will be rescheduled for later dates," said Hartford Athletic Chairman Bruce Mandell. "As we continue to learn more about how this will affect our community, we have made this decision -- and will continue to make decisions -- with the best interest of our fans in mind. By delaying our first two home matches, we will use this time to continue to assess the situation and prepare for our first home match. We look forward to a full, robust, and exciting 2020 season for our fans."

"Hartford Athletic is taking the right, proactive approach in light of the latest guidance from State officials and medical experts," said Mayor Luke Bronin. "We appreciate their ongoing cooperation and partnership as all of us work together to prioritize public health. We also want to remind everyone that the most effective things you can do to protect yourself are the simplest: wash your hands well, avoid handshakes, stay home if you're sick, and pay attention to the news."

Tickets for the March 21st and April 4th matches will be valid for their rescheduled dates. Hartford Athletic will provide updates to all fans and ticket holders as they become available.




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