MLS postpones game due to Texas flooding
The MLS regular-season game between Austin FC and the Los Angeles Football Club on Saturday, July 5 has been postponed.
The league decided to postpone the game due to the “severe weather impacting the safety of travel in central Texas,” according to a statement released by Austin FC.
The league worked with local authorities upon making the decision.
As of Saturday evening, flooding in Texas has caused the death of 32 people while state officials now are bracing for a ‘long, toilsome’ recovery.
“Austin FC extends its heartfelt sympathy to those who have been impacted by the devastating flooding across central Texas. Our hearts go out to the families, friends and neighbors who have lost their lives – and we urge those that are able to find their way to safety,” the club said in its statement.
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