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NBA & MLS Launch Season‑Wide Tournaments in Orlando

Orlando, widely recognized for its top‑tier safety protocols and world‑class facilities, has become the launchpad for the NBA and MLS as they resume their seasons with landmark tournaments.

Sports enthusiasts can celebrate: The National Basketball Association and Major League Soccer have officially restarted their campaigns, beginning with a series of high‑energy tournaments held exclusively at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex® at Walt Disney World® Resort. This move reaffirms Orlando’s standing not only as a premier sports destination but also as a leader in safe, sustainable travel for major events.

  • Orlando City Soccer Club
  • Inter Miami CF
  • New York City FC
  • Philadelphia Union
  • Chicago Fire
  • San Jose Earthquakes
  • Seattle Sounders
  • Vancouver Whitecaps
  • D.C. United
  • Montreal Impact
  • New England Revolution
  • Toronto FC
  • Colorado Rapids
  • Minnesota United
  • Real Salt Lake
  • Sporting KC
  • Atlanta United FC
  • Columbus Crew
  • FC Cincinnati
  • New York Red Bulls
  • Houston Dynamo
  • Los Angeles FC
  • LA Galaxy
  • Portland Timbers – Tournament Champion

For comprehensive coverage of the MLS Is Back Tournament, visit MLSSoccer.com.

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