USL Statement: COVID-19 Test Results - April 27, 2021
April 27, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL) News Release
USL Championship
The United Soccer League (USL) can confirm that 149 tests were administered to players and club staff from the 31 Championship clubs between April 19 and April 25, with no individuals testing positive.
USL League One
The USL can confirm that 405 tests were administered to players and club staff from the 12 League One clubs between April 5 and April 25, with no individuals testing positive.
Players or club staff who test positive will self-isolate in line with the guidelines provided by the USL and only those who have tested negative will be permitted to enter training ground facilities. Anyone identified via contact tracing will also be quarantined and tested.
What happens after a positive test?
The individual will be immediately isolated and receive follow-up care and treatment from team physicians and infectious disease experts.
If appropriate (at the discretion of the team physician), the individual may be tested again to ensure the initial test was not a false positive.
All indoor areas in which the individual has been will be closed for 24 hours for cleaning and disinfection.
The individual's club, in consultation with the state or local health department, will conduct a contact tracing investigation.
Anyone identified in the contact tracing investigation will immediately quarantine and be tested one or more times on a schedule to be determined by the team physician.
Testing Announcements
As the 2021 season continues, the USL will make a central announcement of COVID-19 test results on a weekly basis to continue to support competition integrity and transparency.
In order to protect the privacy of those involved, no specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the USL.
United Soccer League Championship Stories from April 27, 2021
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- Smethurst Reflects on Rowdies Debut - Tampa Bay Rowdies
- Roots Re-Sign Goalkeeper Taylor Bailey from the 2020 Squad - Oakland Roots
- Toros Sign Former Four-Time Club América Champion Erik 'El Puma' Pimentel - Rio Grande Valley FC Toros
- LA Galaxy II Sign Midfielder Rémi Cabral - LA Galaxy II
- Charlotte Independence Signs Midfielder Distel Zola on Loan - Charlotte Independence
- Legion FC to 'Legion the City' Ahead of Saturday's Home Opener - Birmingham Legion FC
- Around the Leagues: Domestic Leagues Officially Back in Action - Sacramento Republic FC
- DelPiccolo Named USL Championship Player of the Week - Louisville City FC
- USL Championship Player of the Week Named for Week 1 - USL
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- Cruz Assumes Interim Head Coaching Post with LouCity - Louisville City FC
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- Saturday Night Soccer Half Season Ticket Pack Now Available - Charlotte Independence
- Hartford Athletic Signs Defender Walid Yacoubou - Hartford Athletic
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