New York FC back to training as MLS clubs are allowed to practice

Houston Dynamo and New York City FC were among the teams who started training again on Thursday after MLS clubs were given the go-ahead to resume practice.

Major League Soccer has been suspended since March because of the coronavirus pandemic but has now taken a major step towards a resumption.

Clubs must submit their respective plans on how to get players back training to their medical staff and a local infectious disease expert.

Players will be subject to a stringent testing policy, including an antigen test which will be repeated every three months, and will only be allowed to start training after two negative Covid-19 tests.

Tests will then be carried out every 48 hours and as in line with other major leagues around the world, if a player tests positive he must isolate, with a contact tracing plan in place.