Players left with bitter feelings after deal to restart MLS

In this July 29, 2018, file photo, Seattle Sounders midfielder Harry Shipp reacts after scoring a goal against New York City FC during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Seattle. When Major League Soccer and its players came to agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement back in February, there was a genuine feeling of accomplishment on both sides. Those pre-pandemic positive vibes are now gone, at least in how the players feel toward the league and ownership.