MLS Recognizes New Players Union
April 17, 2003 - Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release
NEW YORK (Thursday, April 17, 2003) - The Major League Soccer Players Union (MLSPU) has been designated by the MLS players to serve as their exclusive bargaining representative. Following this designation, the MLSPU sent the League a request for recognition. In accordance with the National Labor Relations Act, Major League Soccer has recognized the MLSPU. The League anticipates that the collective bargaining process will begin in the near future.
"MLS looks forward to developing a productive relationship with its players through collective bargaining," said MLS Commissioner Don Garber. "As we have stated since the League's inception, we want to partner with the players to continue developing professional soccer in the United States."
Major League Soccer's eighth season continues with four games on Saturday. The defending Eastern Conference champion New England Revolution host the Columbus Crew at Gillette Stadium in the latest installment of 2003 MLS Soccer Saturday beginning at 4:00 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
Other action this weekend includes the Chicago Fire at D.C. United from RFK Stadium at 7:30 p.m. ET in Fox Sports World's second MLS Game of the Week, while the MetroStars host the MLS Cup holders Los Angeles Galaxy, also at 7:30 p.m. ET from Giants Stadium. Week three of the 2003 season concludes with HDNet's presentation of the Kansas City Wizards at Spartan Stadium against the San Jose Earthquakes at 10:00 p.m. ET. The Colorado Rapids and Dallas Burn are idle this week.
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Major League Soccer Stories from April 17, 2003
- D.C. United Announces 2003 Season Sponsors - D.C. United
- MLS Recognizes New Players Union - MLS
- Rapids to Face Air Force on Saturday - Colorado Rapids
- New MetroStars Midfielder Reports to Training Camp - New York Red Bulls
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