MLS is Back Tournament: What Revolution fans need to know

New England Revolution midfielder Diego Fagundez crosses into the 18-yard box. (Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire)

Four months after their previous MLS match, the New England Revolution at long last have competitive soccer in their crosshairs.

MLS announced Wednesday its return to play during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a World Cup-style tournament set for July 8 - Aug. 11 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Bay Lake, Fla.

The competition includes six groups, with a draw set for Thursday at 3:30 pm to determine which teams go where. The Round of 16 will take place July 25-28, where single elimination begins through the quarterfinal (July 30 or Aug 1), semifinal (Aug. 5 or 6) and championship (Aug. 11) rounds.