sulfur
01-29-2010, 05:05 PM
The discussions are still ongoing, and according to http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=733038&sec=mls&cc=5901 the two sides agreed to extend negotiations and the deadline date to February 12.
Major League Soccer and its players agreed Thursday to extend bargaining through Feb. 12 in an effort to avoid a work stoppage.
The league's five-year labor contract expires Sunday and players have feared management would lock them out the following day in what would be MLS's first work stoppage. The sides negotiated Tuesday and Wednesday at the league's offices without reaching a deal.
"While we still have areas of disagreement, the talks have been constructive and both parties believe it makes sense to continue to work hard to reach agreement," MLS commissioner Don Garber said in a joint statement with the union. "This extension provides both MLS and the players the opportunity to continue our discussions while clubs are in training camps."
Major League Soccer and its players agreed Thursday to extend bargaining through Feb. 12 in an effort to avoid a work stoppage.
The league's five-year labor contract expires Sunday and players have feared management would lock them out the following day in what would be MLS's first work stoppage. The sides negotiated Tuesday and Wednesday at the league's offices without reaching a deal.
"While we still have areas of disagreement, the talks have been constructive and both parties believe it makes sense to continue to work hard to reach agreement," MLS commissioner Don Garber said in a joint statement with the union. "This extension provides both MLS and the players the opportunity to continue our discussions while clubs are in training camps."