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USL Championship Announces Resumption of 2020 Season

June 4, 2020 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Indy Eleven News Release


INDIANAPOLIS - In conjunction with the United Soccer League, Indy Eleven 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 weeks, 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.

"The Indy Eleven organization is energized by today's news that our promising 2020 USL Championship season will continue," stated Greg Stremlaw, Indy Eleven President & CEO. "We want to thank the United Soccer Leagues, USL Championship Board of Governors and numerous other organizations and advisory boards for the collaboration and consultation that resulted in this important decision.

"As exciting as today's positive news is, it is merely a starting point, and we look forward to our continued contribution to the discourse that will determine the structure of the 2020 season," continued Stremlaw. "Everyone at Indy Eleven looks forward to providing best-in-class examples of how USL Championship clubs can work with local health and government agencies to ensure our return to games is done in a safe and responsible fashion for our players, staff and fans."

To Indy Eleven and 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.

For more ways to stay in touch with the Boys in Blue while they continue to prepare for the 2020 USL Championship season, visit indyeleven.com/stay-tuned-indy.

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