The league said that both matches were delayed to ensure the health and safety of all gamers and personnel and to permit more testing and examination prior to travel and competitors.
The Orlando City vs. Columbus Crew match was held off following 2 confirmed cases of COVID-19 among the Columbus Crew staff. Orlando City verified a positive test result among its first string roster previously on Saturday..
MLS also held off the FC Dallas vs. Minnesota United match following two verified favorable cases of COVID-19 amongst the Minnesota United player swimming pool.
Major League Soccer has actually postponed 2 more Week 17 matches originally set up for Sunday, Oct. 11.
Colorado Rapids vs. LA Galaxy (Sat., Oct. 10).
Orlando City vs. Columbus Crew (Sun., Oct. 11).
FC Dallas vs. Minnesota United (Sun., Oct. 11).
Another Week 17 match, Colorado Rapids vs. LA Galaxy formerly set up for Saturday, Oct. 10, was postponed earlier on Friday after a brand-new confirmed positive case of COVID-19 amongst the Rapids player pool. It was the fourth Rapids game that has actually been delayed given that the first set of positive tests were returned for players and personnel on Sept. 23.
Additional details about the brand-new match dates and times will be revealed at a later date.
Week 17 delayed matches:.