The league will kick off the season with replacement officials, with the MLSPA saying replacement refs could jeopardize the health and safety of players
  • MLS season will kickoff with replacement officials- Union says replacement refs could jeopardize health and safety The MLS Players Association on Tuesday urged a quick resolution to the lockout of the league’s referees and cautioned that the use of replacement game officials during the labor dispute could jeopardize the health of players.Barring a sudden agreement, the 2024 MLS season opener on Wednesday featuring Argentina great Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami against Real Sal Lake will be officiated by replacement referees. Continue reading…