David Accam and Abu Danladi's Nashville SC have withdrawn from the MLS is Back tournament after positive test of COVID-19 in the team.
Nashville become the second team to withdrawal from the competition hosted in Orlando, Florida. They join FC Dallas who also pulled out of the tournament few days ago.
“Nashville Soccer Club in conjunction with Major League Soccer announced today that the club will withdraw its participation in the MLS Is Back Tournament due to positive COVID-19 cases among its players,” a statement on the club's website read.
“Nashville SC arrived in Orlando, Fla. on July 3, having taken all the necessary steps and following all the mandated protocols established by the league as well as local and national health authorities to minimize the risk and exposure to the virus.
"Despite the precautions, one player tested positive upon arrival at the host hotel, and another eight Nashville SC players tested positive upon a few days of arrival.
“Following daily testing of players and staff during the past nine days, it was determined that the club would not be medically cleared to get sufficient training before their next match. As a result, it was decided that it would be in the best interest of the health and safety of the players, the staff and the rest of the league that Nashville SC does not participate in the tournament.”
Nashville's game against Chicago Fire on July 8th was postponed as a decision on the team's participation wasbeing considered.