David Beckham debut causes TV ratings jump

by Kartik Krishnaiyer April 23, 2016

Last night’s DC United-LA Galaxy match attracted a 0.8 rating on ESPN2 the highest rated MLS regular season game of the season and more than twice the normal rating for ESPN’s Thursday Night MLS package.

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