Professional soccer in Northern Nevada will remain on hold for longer than originally planned.

The United Soccer League (USL) said Wednesday that it was extending its suspension of the 2020 season until May 10. The league had originally announced last week a 30-day hold to the beginning of the season.

As a result, the beginning of Reno 1868 FC’s fourth season of operation remains on hold. Reno 1868’s first nine matches for the 2020 season are listed as “postponed,” although the USL has not released a definitive decision on whether matches will be made up or canceled outright.

“Reno 1868 FC is fully in support of the USL’s decision to extend the season’s temporary suspension through May 10,” the team said Wednesday in a news release. “We will continue to comply with USL decisions following recommendations from the CDC, with our primary focus and priority being the health and safety of our Northern Nevada community.”

If the league is able to resume operations on May 10, Reno 1868’s first match of the season would be on May 16 at Orange County. The first game at Greater Nevada Field would come on May 23 against Tulsa.

“To every USL Championship supporter across the country, we want to thank you for your patience and understanding during these extraordinary circumstances,” the league said in a statement.

The USL’s top flight has 35 teams spread throughout the country, divided into two divisions. Reno 1868 had been due to begin the 2020 season last week.

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