As reported by The News Tribune and Soccer By Ives, Bob Foose, head of the Players Union, has issued the following statement in response to the assertion by the MLS that comments by players regarding the strike vote are unproductive.

““Recent comments from players simply reflect the fact that the players are unified and, per the results of our strike vote, will not begin the new season if a new agreement with the league is not reached.  This is not a change in position by the Union and should not be read to reflect in any way upon what has, or has not, occurred this week in the meetings with the mediator and the league.”