Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

FC Dallas stops training after positive case

Written by 
Published in Soccer
Wednesday, 03 June 2020 22:08

An unidentified FC Dallas player has tested positive for the coronavirus, a team spokesperson announced on Wednesday.

- Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)

"The [FC] Dallas medical staff has been working directly with the COVID-19 task force to treat the player who is observing appropriate isolation protocols and is feeling well," the spokesperson said just prior to a video conference call with manager Luchi Gonzalez. "No other cases or symptoms within FC Dallas soccer operations, front office or Toyota stadium staff have been identified at this time."

The spokesperson added that "out of an abundance of caution" the team hadn't practiced since Friday, May 29, and that training would be suspended until further notice. The spokesperson later confirmed to ESPN that the team is still in the process of testing players and any staff that may have come in contact with the player, and that they have yet to receive all of the results of the tests that have taken place.

The announcement comes at a sensitive time for the league. On Wednesday, MLS and the MLS Players Association announced an agreement on economic concessions by the players for 2020 as well as a modified Collective Bargaining Agreement. That agreement will now allow the league to move forward with its plan to return to play, which includes a tournament in Orlando. Teams are expected to arrive in around three weeks, with matches set to begin two weeks later. The protocol for the testing of players of players and staff has been point of concern for the MLSPA.

The FCD player is the second from MLS to have a positive for the coronavirus publicly confirmed. Philadelphia Union forward Kacper Przybylko contracted COVID-19 back in March, but made a full recovery.

"Based upon guidance from our COVID-19 Task Force and MLS health officials, this case does not present a risk to our front office personnel, Toyota Stadium staff, FC Dallas players who are coaching staff, or any recent visitors to Toyota stadium," the spokesperson added. "In addition to working with our infectious disease specialists, we remain in constant consultation with the CDC, local health authorities and Major League Soccer regarding the situation."

All MLS teams except the San Jose Earthquakes have returned to individual and small group training.

Read 345 times

Soccer

Mo Salah glum on Liverpool future: 'More out than in'

Mo Salah glum on Liverpool future: 'More out than in'

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMohamed Salah has said he is yet to receive a formal contract offer...

Galaxy hit 6 to rout Loons; Sounders next in West

Galaxy hit 6 to rout Loons; Sounders next in West

Gabriel Pec, Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic each scored twice -- with one goal in each half -- a...

Amorim: United set for long period of suffering

Amorim: United set for long period of suffering

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsRúben Amorim said Manchester United will have to "suffer for a long...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Sources: Hornets' Williams out for rest of season

Sources: Hornets' Williams out for rest of season

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCharlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams sustained season-ending te...

'Phenomenal' Pippen Jr. shines in dad's ex-arena

'Phenomenal' Pippen Jr. shines in dad's ex-arena

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsScotty Pippen Jr. already had plenty of fond memories of watching h...

Baseball

Woodward returns to Dodgers as first-base coach

Woodward returns to Dodgers as first-base coach

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLOS ANGELES -- Chris Woodward has been named first-base coach by th...

Carty, 1970 NL batting champ with Braves, dies

Carty, 1970 NL batting champ with Braves, dies

EmailPrintRico Carty, who won the 1970 National League batting title when he hit a major-league-best...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated