The United Soccer League Championship has suspended all matches for at least 30 days, the league announced Thursday, and Louisville City FC confirmed that its April home opener in its new stadium will be canceled.

"It was very clear from our owners that the health and safety of players, fans and staff was their top priority," USL CEO Alec Papadakis said in a statement. "In consultation with local, state and national health authorities, as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Homeland Security, we have temporarily suspended match play for a minimum of 30 days."

The statement said the league will provide updates when appropriate.

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The 30-day window runs right up to LouCity's home opener that is scheduled for April 11, and the club announced Friday that its first match at the new Lynn Family Stadium in Butchertown falls within the 30-day window.

"Our league is committed to doing everythign in its power to reschedule any matches postponed due to the suspension," Louisville City said in a statement. "We understand there are many questions about when the season may resume and tickets to the first match in Lynn Family Stadium. We will provide answers as soon as we have clarity. We are in regular communication with our league and local health officials. Our primary focus is the health and safety of our community, players, fans and staff."

The USL suspension also means LouCity will not play its upcoming road matches against Atlanta United 2, Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Indy Eleven.

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LouCity is also suspending all ongoing ticket sales for its April 7 U.S. Open Cup match until further notice in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the club announced on Thursday before USL's announcement.

The U.S. Open Match is slated to take place at the new Lynn Family Stadium, with the official home opener taking place a few days later on April 11. No events at the stadium have been canceled or postponed at this time, according to a tweet from the team.

"While we will make every effort to play all 17 of our 2020 regular-season matches and our U.S. Open Cup match in front of our home fans, the health and safety of our guests and employees is our top priority," the team said.

Seats claimed by season ticket members will stay on reserve for the U.S. Open Cup match, according to the team, adding that it "will not charge cards for those tickets until further notice."

This announcement follows a flurry of responses in the sports world to the spread of COVID-19.

Dr. Sarah Moyer, Louisville's chief health strategist, reiterated Wednesday that people most at risk for the coronavirus are people older than 60, and also recommended all congregant gatherings consider cancelling. Anyone who is sick, she said, should stay home.

Mayor Greg Fischer said no decisions had been made as of Wednesday about the Kentucky Derby or Thunder over Louisville, both weeks after when the LouCity home opener was scheduled.

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Courier Journal reporter Billy Kobin contributed to this story.

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