MLS, Player's Union reach agreement - strike averted

It seems like the golden goose won't be slaughtered after all.

Multiple sources are reporting that Major League Soccer and the MLS Player's Union have come to an agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

MLS owners and players have a CBA deal in principle, and the season should start on time. http://t.co/AOUwWtvpf3 pic.twitter.com/RdHQhkP5Vo

— SB Nation Soccer (@SBNationSoccer) March 5, 2015

MLS minimum salary now $60,000, up 64% over previous of $36,500. More details of the new CBA from @JeffreyCarlisle: http://t.co/OhTKhiA6zt

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) March 5, 2015

Major League Soccer & MLS Players Union reach agreement in principle on new CBA: http://t.co/1G6uANRiVd pic.twitter.com/54DlYvESta

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 5, 2015

Nobody won. It was a tie. It’s soccer. #MLSCBA

— Alexi Lalas (@AlexiLalas) March 5, 2015

Details on deal: 5-year CBA. Free agency for age 28+, 8yrs experience. Cap on raise based on salary. Minimum now $60K http://t.co/UkIiUmWnET

— Paul Tenorio (@PaulTenorio) March 5, 2015

The new CBA is reported to have a five year lifespan, and the major points are a $60,000 league minimum salary (up from $36,500) and free agency for a player 28 years or older with 8 years in the league.