Allowing fans at MLS matches (& USL which is flying under the radar) is wild for a couple of reasons. First, it's such a punt to say, "Well, where local regulations allow..." after seeing the local regulations. Second...soccer is a game that allows us to use global examples.

Uruguay returns this weekend with a Clásico, Nacional vs. Peñarol. They've decided it's smartest to have it behind closed doors. They've had 1,309 COVID cases & 37 deaths. Combine Dallas+Collin County & we have around the same population with 59,713 cases & 813 deaths.

That we're saying, "Eh, it's fine. 10,000 people can spread out and be safe" overlooks both how prevalent the coroanvirus is in our country & shows the lack of caution that has gotten us into this situation while others are returning to some semblance of normalcy.

Having been to a lot of MLS venues, and specifically the ones in Texas allowed to have fans, there are pinchpoints getting into or out of a venue. I wrote about a company with virtual queuing solutions. Cool, I thought, a way maybe have this make sense https://www.dallasnews.com/business/technology/2020/06/04/could-this-mckinney-company-have-a-solution-for-staying-socially-distant-when-sporting-events-return/

Instead we've seen far too many places just shrug and say, 'Have at it!' with at best nods toward safety and at worst outright disregard for it.

Look, I want to be back in packed stadiums ASAP! Hopefully it works out for MLS or whoever tries it, but...I have my doubts!