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Jeff Carlisle
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U.S. soccer correspondent- Jeff Carlisle handles MLS and the U.S. nationwide crew for ESPN FC.
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Stefano Fusaro
4 extra users of FC Dallas’ contingent at the MLS Is Back Tournament — three players and a person coach — analyzed positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, resources verified to ESPN.
The Athletic was the 1st to report the information.
The new final results deliver the total range of positive assessments considering that the group arrived in Orlando to 10, 9 of whom are players.
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Each MLS and FC Dallas declined to remark.
Previously in the day MLS verified that six FC Dallas gamers had examined constructive considering the fact that arriving in Orlando. This is on major of three good exams for FC Dallas players prior to the crew leaving for Central Florida. It was not obvious if the 3 players who to start with analyzed beneficial traveled with the staff to Orlando.
The added constructive tests have termed into question Dallas’ participation in the tournament. At existing, Dallas has 19 players remaining in Orlando who have analyzed negative for COVID-19.
A source with understanding of the situation explained that various situations are being viewed as as it relates to FC Dallas, together with delaying their 1st recreation, scheduled for July 9 against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Other scheduling modifications are also becoming considered. The resource added that cancelling the event is not a thing that has been talked about by the league.
In accordance to the MLS Player Event Handbook, a copy of which has been received by ESPN, any specific who assessments good for COVID-19 ought to immediately area a facemask on and participate in a triage assessment by an Orlando Well being telehealth supplier. The particular person will be transported to an isolation spot exactly where repeat testing will be carried out. The unique will obtain meals, be monitored, and remain in isolation until he or she gets clearance from MLS health care staff. All near contacts will be recognized, and those people will self-quarantine in their area and tests will be provided.
The resort the place the team is remaining will instantly deliver cleansing and disinfecting of spots where the unique had not too long ago been.
