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Birmingham Legion FC Set to Resume Season
The Birmingham Legion FC will be back on the field soon, as the United Soccer League has announced it will resume play in July.
BIRMINGHAM, AL — After weeks of suspended play due to the CVID-19 pandemic, Birmingham professional soccer will be back in just a month. The Birmingham Legion FC announced that the United Soccer League Championship Board of Governors voted on Thursday in favor of returning to play for the 2020 season, with a provisional start date set for July 11.
While additional information on competition format, scheduling, broadcast and other important details will be made available in the coming weeks, the league’s return to play will be conducted in strict alignment with all local and state public health guidelines.
USL HQ also remains in regular dialogue with the USL Players Association on all matters concerning player health and wellness protocols and looks forward to continuing those discussions, according to Birmingham Legion officials.
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Birmingham reached the conference quarterfinals last year in the team's inaugural season.
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