USL Statement: COVID-19 Test Results - November 5, 2021
November 5, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL) News Release
USL Championship
The United Soccer League (USL) can confirm that 864 tests were administered to players and club staff from the 31 Championship clubs between October 25 and October 31, with two individuals testing positive from one team.
USL League One
The USL can confirm that 274 tests were administered to players and club staff from the 12 League One clubs between October 25 and October 31, 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 November 5, 2021
- Phoenix Rising Playoff Match against RGV - Saturday Nov 6th - Phoenix Rising FC
- USL Statement: COVID-19 Test Results - November 5, 2021 - USL
- Miami FC Signs Goalkeeper Jeff Caldwell on Emergency Loan from Hartford Athletic - Miami FC
- USL Eastern Conference Quarterfinal Preview: Rowdies vs FC Tulsa - Tampa Bay Rowdies
- Toros Qualify to Playoffs for Second Time in Franchise History - Rio Grande Valley FC Toros
- Match Preview: Legion FC vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC - Sunday, November 7 - Birmingham Legion FC
- Kobi Henry Called up for U.S. U-20 National Team - Orange County SC
- Midfielder Diego Luna Called for U.S. Men's Under 20 National Team - El Paso Locomotive FC
- Preview: FC Tulsa at Tampa Bay Rowdies, Eastern Conference Quarterfinal - FC Tulsa
- Legion FC and UAB End Stadium Lease Agreement - Birmingham Legion FC
- Rising Hosts First Playoff Match at Wild Horse Pass - Phoenix Rising FC
- Everything You Need to Know When Orange County SC Host Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in the Western Conference Quarterfinals - Orange County SC
- Head Coach & Technical Director Troy Lesesne to Depart Club - New Mexico United
- Preview: What to Watch for with LouCity vs. Miami FC - Louisville City FC
- Clinched: New Mexico United Academy Earns Playoff Berth in First Year of Existence - New Mexico United
- SD Loyal Visits San Antonio FC in Quarterfinal - San Diego Loyal
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