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MLS is Back: How league, players are coping with COVID-19 concerns in Florida

MLS is confident in its protocols and team safety in Florida, but it's a constant stress for those in the bubble as cases rise across the state.

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ESPN takes you inside the MLS is Back Tournament bubble, where filling days is a challenge for the players.

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