Positive COVID-19 test among players forces cancellation of Toronto FC's first game at MLS is Back tournament
The inconclusive test came from a Toronto player while the positive test was from a D.C. United player. Both players and teams are being retested.
MLS deputy commissioner Mark Abbott made the announcement just minutes before the scheduled 9 a.m. ET kickoff at ESPN's Wide World of Sports complex.It marked the teams' second delay. There were supposed to meet Friday night but the game was pushed back to Sunday due to Toronto's late arrival at the tournament because of additional COVID-19 testing.It's the first action for the league since it suspended play March 12 due to the global pandemic.
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