February 21 – The MLS Players Association have urged a quick resolution to the lockout of the league’s referees and cautioned that the use of replacement officials during the ongoing labour dispute could jeopardise the health of players.
Barring a sudden last-minute agreement, the MLS season opener on Wednesday featuring Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami CF will be officiated by replacement referees.
The referees’ union recently rejected a tentative contract, arguing it lacked a sufficient economic package and quality-of-life improvements.
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