MLS risks starting the new season with replacement referees after officials voted overwhelmingly to reject a new CBA ahead off kickoff in FOUR DAYS

Major League Soccer is likely to start the season with replacement referees after the Professional Soccer Referees Association voted overwhelmingly to reject a new pay deal.

The PSRA ignored ratification of a proposed collective bargaining agreement, with 95.8 percent declining the offer.

The MLS season kicks off on Wednesday with Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami facing Real Salt Lake, before playing a full slate of league matches next weekend.

And now, at the start of Messi’s first professional season in North America, replacement referees could oversee his matches. according to ESPN.

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