“We are still hopeful to reach an agreement before the regular season begins. We've made progress on non-economic issues and we've done good work together, but we're now down to economic
issues.”
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Steve Taylor, lead negotiator for the Professional Soccer Referees Association, on talks to reach a collective bargaining agreement with MLS, which
kicks off in less than a month. The sides have met more than 20 times since last summer. (
Washington Post Soccer Insider)