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/ 1184 days agoAndroid users feel left out as MLS embraces Apple
Anyone who watched the recent MLS Season Pass press conference may have been forgiven for mistakenly thinking it was an event for Apple fanboys. Yes, there was some discussion about the talent that will be bringing MLS games to viewers. But a lot of the press conference sounded like it was an infomercial for Apple, […]
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/ 1185 days agoBundesliga and ESPN paved the way for MLS-Apple deal
When the Bundesliga and ESPN announced a historic deal in 2019 to stream every single game from Germany's top-flight league, few could have predicted how revolutionary it was. The six-year deal to stream every game on ESPN+ was the first of its kind. So, imagine what Bundesliga and ESPN executives may have been thinking last […]
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/ 1187 days agoPeacock to stream USMNT and USWNT games in new deal
NBCUniversal streaming service Peacock will stream every USMNT and USWNT game under a new deal agreed between Telemundo Deportes and the US Soccer Federation. Well, almost every game.* Regardless, if the Spanish language is no issue, which was evidently the case demonstrated by Peacock's impressive streaming numbers for the World Cup, Peacock looks likely to […]
Reader Mailbag
/ 1187 days agoReader Mailbag: Streaming answers plus call for questions
In this week's Reader Mailbag, we answer questions that range from Ligue 1, Paramount+ as well as a CONMEBOL championship tournament. Before we jump into the answers to your questions, be sure to post new questions in the comments section below. Then, every Tuesday, we’ll answer your questions in the Reader Mailbag column. Nosferatu: Why does Paramount+ […]
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/ 1188 days agoMost popular soccer websites in USA during World Cup 2022
Qatar 2022 may be over, but it was a huge tournament for the most popular soccer websites in USA during the first month of the World Cup. In the data below provided by Comscore, the industry standard for web measurement, the month of November 2022 saw FIFA.com climb into first place, understandably so. After all, […]
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/ 1194 days agoReader Mailbag: Answers to your questions
First of all, I'd like to thank all of you for your time in asking such fantastic questions in the very first call for questions. I can't promise I'll always have the answers you're looking for, but my staff (Kyle Fansler, Derek Reese, Chris Moore) and I will endeavor to do our best. Before we […]
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/ 1194 days agoUSMNT and USWNT commentators for TNT and HBO Max
Warner Bros Discovery Sports have unveiled their USMNT and USWNT commentators for games beginning in 2023. The announcement kicks off the broadcaster's new deal with US Soccer, which runs through 2030. Coverage begins January 17 when USWNT faces New Zealand in the first of two friendlies to be played down under. Those two games are […]
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/ 1201 days agoFOX Sports acquire Coupe de France rights in USA
Just weeks after FOX Sports signed a deal to broadcast MLS games for the next four years, FOX have signed yet another soccer rights deal. This time, FOX Sports have acquired Coupe de France rights in the United States to bring French Cup games to viewers. Coupe de France rights are marketed by the French […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 1202 days agoMLS on Pluto TV shut down as Apple era begins
MLS on Pluto TV is no more. The free channel featuring MLS games, highlights and interviews has been shut down as the Apple era begins. According to Pluto TV, the MLS Channel is no longer available. Originally launched in 2019, Major League Soccer heralded MLS on Pluto TV as "the first pro sports league to […]
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/ 1213 days agoCopa Libertadores rights renewed by beIN SPORTS
It's the news that a lot of fans of South American soccer have been waiting for. The CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores rights have been renewed by beIN SPORTS. In the new deal, announced tonight, beIN SPORTS have the rights from 2023 through 2026. The rights deal between beIN SPORTS and CONMEBOL is for games shown on […]
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/ 1215 days agoMLS announces 2023 schedule: League begins new era
A new era beckons for the top-flight domestic league after MLS announces 2023 schedule The year 2023 is a brand-new era for Major League Soccer. It marks the start of a brand-new 10-year partnership with Apple TV. Because of this, every single MLS game is available via MLS Season Pass streaming service for the next […]
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/ 1215 days agoClassy Telemundo pays tribute to Grant Wahl
Telemundo paid tribute to Grant Wahl in a very classy way in their World Cup closing montage on Sunday. The former FOX Sports reporter died suddenly after suffering an aortic aneurysm during the World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and Netherlands. In its tribute to writer, author and analyst Grant Wahl, Telemundo Deportes revealed a message […]
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/ 1215 days ago2022 World Cup Final viewership watched by 26 million
The number is in for the 2022 World Cup Final viewership. And it's a massive one. Almost 26 million people watched the 2022 World Cup Final on US TV and streaming. The Argentina-France final is the second most-watched men's World Cup final in US television and streaming history. In total, 25.783 million watched one of […]
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/ 1216 days agoBBC's World Cup closing montage captures greatest moments
One of the ways that the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) stands apart from other broadcasters worldwide is their commitment to quality. For instance, BBC's World Cup closing montage is four minutes and forty-four seconds of beauty. It encapsulates many of the most memorable moments from Qatar 2022. But it's more than a highlight reel. It's […]
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/ 1220 days agoPremier League returns on Boxing Day with NBC talent in UK
Boxing Day is one of the favorite days of the season for the fans of the English Premier League. And this year will be special for two reasons. First, it features the first Premier League games after the World Cup break. Second, the entire NBC Sports studio crew will be in England. They'll be calling […]