MLS 2020 season suspended for 30 days due to coronavirus pandemic
Major League Soccer has become the latest sporting authority to suspend events in the wake of coronavirus, postponing the season for 30 days.
MLS say each of its 26 clubs - which are just two games into the new season - were united behind the decision.
A statement read: "Major League Soccer has suspended match play for 30 days, effective immediately, as the league continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 with its medical task force and public health officials.
"At the appropriate time, the league and clubs will communicate plans for the continuation of the 2020 season and update the status of league events."
MLS Commissioner Don Garber said: "Our clubs were united today in the decision to temporarily suspend our season - based on the advice and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Pulic Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), and other public health authoritites, and in the best interest of our fans, players, officials and employees.
"We'd like to thank our fans for their continued support during this challenging time."
United States President, Donald Trump, on Thursday imposed drastic sanctions on travel into the country from 26 European nations in a bid to combat the spread of the virus.
In Spain, La Liga has been postponed for two weeks while all sport in Italy has been suspended until April 3.
At present, despite three Leicester players self-isolating after showing symptoms of COVID-19, Premier League games are set to go ahead this weekend with fans allowed to attend.
