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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe decision to end the regular season follows the direction seen in other professional sports across North America, such as the NHL, NBA, AHL, and others along with directives and restrictions from local governments in MASL communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a disappointing end to an exciting regular season, but the health and safety of our players, fans and staff is paramount,\u201d said MASL Commissioner Joshua Schaub. \u201cIt was a significant sacrifice for our owners to forego the remaining regular season games, but it was the appropriate decision considering the gravity of the situation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The MASL will continue to monitor developments and provide updates on the league and the status of league events at a later date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the first time in four-seasons the Tropics have qualified for the post season. Florida had a magic number of one to clinch first place in the Major Arena Soccer League’s Eastern Conference. Florida had three regular season games remaining on the schedule, and the playoffs, set to begin the weekend of March 27-29.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis has been a great year, to be the regular season Eastern Conference champions with an 18-3 record is in itself a tremendous accomplishment. To go from a last-place team last season to first-place is something we are all very proud of. Regardless of what happens, no one will be able take away our Eastern Conference championship,\u201d said Chief Operating Officer Chris Economides said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOf course, the cancellation couldn’t be more disappointing for our team and our fans, but it is the right thing to do given the current public health concerns in our country,\u201d Economides added. \u201cWe and the league will reassess the potential for a playoffs in the coming weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Florida was slated to host Kansas City this Sunday, play in Orlando on Thursday, March 19 and be home to finish the regular season on Sunday, March 22 against a California based team, the Cal Turlock Express.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Information on options for fans holding tickets to the remaining two home games will be released shortly, Economides added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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