Mexico City / 04.02.2021 18:03:37
The MLS still unable to come to terms with the MLS Players Association that seek a salary increase for future years, so the league extended the negotiations with the Association for one more day and thus be able to play the 2021 Season without problems, since if there is no agreement this Friday it could be suspended.
The idea of MLS is increase the Collective Contract until 2027 with the same benefits to try to recover the money lost in 2020 due to the pandemic, but the Association seeks a salary increase.
For several weeks there have been negotiations between both parties, but the arrangement was far from consummated, but the novel has taken a turn and the MLS hopes to reach an agreement no later than this Friday.
Through a statement, the MLS reported the extension of the hours to sign an agreement due to the fact that in the last hours there was accessibility in both parts.
“Major League Soccer and the MLSPA continue to meet daily to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the League in 2021 and beyond. Although we have not finalized a new Collective Bargaining Agreement and we remain separate on some key issues, the discussions this week have been productive and we have made progress, ”the statement reported.
“Since the negotiations have reached an advanced stage, the League has extended the trading period by 24 hours to provide every opportunity to finalize an agreement before 11:59 pm ET on February 5. “