USL Board of Governors Votes in Favor of Returning to Play for 2020 Season
June 4, 2020 - United Soccer League Championship (USL) - Reno 1868 FC News Release
RENO, Nev. - Reno 1868 FC is pleased to announce that the USL Championship Board of Governors voted on Thursday in favor of returning to play for the 2020 season, with a provisional start date set for July 11. While additional information on competition format, scheduling, broadcast and other important details will be made available in the coming week, it's important to note that the league's return to play will be conducted in strict alignment with all local and state public health guidelines. USL HQ also remains in regular dialogue with the USL Players Association on all matters concerning player health and wellness protocols and looks forward to continuing those discussions.
To USL supporters across the country, we are grateful for your support throughout this process and look forward to being back in action with you all soon.
"Reno 1868 FC is fully in support of the USL's return-to-play plan," said club president Eric Edelstein. "Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our Northern Nevada community, and we will continue to follow the recommendations of local and state health authorities, as well as the USL and US Soccer Federation, who are utilizing the recommendations of the CDC."
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