Major League Soccer and the MLS Players Union announced Wednesday night that the groups have agreed to a new five-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Members of the Philadelphia Union have issued statements regarding the agreement now that the 2015 MLS season will begin as originally scheduled.

Nick Sakiewicz, CEO and Operating Partner: “We are very happy for our great fans and had confidence in the strength of the relationship between MLS players and our ownership that a positive outcome in the CBA negotiations would occur and it has. We applaud the leadership of both Commissioner Garber and the Labor Committee members as well as the MLSPU for coming to a timely resolution in a professional and respectful manner. Well done and now its game on!”

Jim Curtin, Head Coach: “All of our preparation and focus this offseason has been to get three points on March 7 and we’re all excited to know there’s an agreement for the season to go on as scheduled. We’re counting it down just like all of our great fans and we can’t wait to see everyone at PPL Park on Saturday.”

Brian Carroll, Philadelphia Union Player Representative: “Danny [Cruz] and I are proud of the work that was accomplished today by the Major League Soccer Players Union. We are extremely thankful for the fans continued support throughout this entire process. We look forward to a successful season and the growth of soccer in this country.”

The Union will play Colorado Rapids at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 at PPL Park to kick-off the 2015 MLS Regular Season. The game will be broadcast on 6abc.