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/ 4062 days agoMLS TV viewing figures are in for opening weekend of games
The TV viewing figures for the opening weekend of the 2015 MLS season are in. While they're not earth shattering, the numbers were positive for ESPN and UniMas but disappointing for FOX Sports. An average viewing audience of 539,000 watched Orlando City against New York City on ESPN2 (from 4:30-7:15pm ET). For a game featuring […]
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/ 4062 days agoUniMas scores record numbers for MLS match on Spanish-language network
The opening game of the 2015 MLS season was the most-viewed MLS match ever among non-Hispanics on a Spanish-language network. UniMás’ broadcast of the MLS season opener, LA Galaxy vs. Chicago Fire, delivered gains of +44% among Total Viewers and +111% among Adults 18-49 compared to last season’s MLS opener, Chicago Fire vs. Chivas USA […]
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/ 4063 days agoHighs and lows of MLS' opening weekend TV coverage
Major League Soccer couldn't have picked a better weekend to launch its 20th season after a boring, quiet and uneventful FA Cup weekend in England. Soccer fans were craving goals, and MLS dutifully supplied them with an average of 2.25 goals per game for the 4 nationally televised matches compared to an average of 0.6 […]
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/ 4066 days agoFOX Sports, ESPN and Univision announce MLS coverage plans
The 2015 season of MLS will feature a brand-new TV deal with broadcasters FOX Sports, ESPN and Univision Deportes combining forces to provide soccer fans with regularly scheduled games throughout the season. With new teams Orlando City and New York City FC on board, as well as new signings in the league including Kaka, Frank […]
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/ 4066 days agoEva Carneiro subjected to sexist chants by Man United fans
Chelsea medic Eva Carneiro was subjected to despicable sexist chants and taunts by Manchester United supporters during the Premier League game between the two sides in October, 2014. The footage, which was shot by a supporter in the ground at Old Trafford, clearly shows United supporters chanting "get your t*** out for the lads" at Carneiro […]
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/ 4067 days agoFOX Sports exec shows little understanding of US soccer history
The same FOX Sports executive who hired Gus Johnson and tried to turn him into a soccer commentator, and who is arguably the most powerful soccer TV exec in the country given that FOX has the rights to the World Cup for the next 11 years, demonstrated this week how out of touch his network is with […]
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/ 4067 days agoSoccer Morning with Simon Evans and Kyle McCarthy
Today's Soccer Morning will discuss the latest news and headlines as well as the major news of the past 24 hours — that the MLS Players' Union and owners have agreed a deal in principle for a CBA for the next 5 years, which means that the MLS games this weekend will go ahead. Hosted by […]
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/ 4067 days agoSoccer streaming free trials comparison
Read our soccer streaming free trials comparison guide to find out which one is best for you. Click on the logos to sign up for free trials of legal soccer streaming services (US only): Don't know which one to choose? Read our soccer streaming free trials comparison below. The free trials will bring you the […]
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/ 4069 days agoBundesliga 2026 TV Schedule and Streaming Links in the USA
Browse the Bundesliga TV schedule below for games shown on US television and streaming, on channels such as ESPN+, ESPN Deportes and ABC. Bundesliga TV Schedule How to watch the Bundesliga on US TV Beginning with the 2020/21 season, ESPN+ has the exclusive rights to the German Bundesliga league in both English- and Spanish-languages. That means […]
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/ 4070 days agoSunderland's Adam Johnson arrested on suspicion of sexual activity with a minor
Sunderland attacking midfielder Adam Johnson has been arrested in England on suspicion of sexual activity with a minor. The girl, not named, is a 15-year-old. Police searched Johnson's property today, where they also found a loaded firearm at Johnson's £1.85 million mansion. However, it's understood that he has a permit to own the gun. Johnson […]
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/ 4072 days agofubo or Sling TV: Which soccer streaming service is best for you?
Which soccer streaming service is best for you — fubo or Sling TV? For years, soccer fans in the United States have demanded the opportunity to watch what you want, when you want and how you want it. Instead of being tied to contracts with satellite TV providers or stuck with cable, now soccer fans have […]
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/ 4073 days agoHow much do you pay for your cable or satellite bill?
Cable and satellite bills are like plane tickets. You could be sitting in Economy class as your plane is taxi-ing down the runway, but the majority of passengers in the plane have paid a variety of prices for their seat — some more than you, some far less. But all of the Economy passengers are getting the […]
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/ 4073 days agoFOX scores biggest viewing audience ever for Champions League Round of 16 game
FOX Sports scored its biggest viewing audience ever for a UEFA Champions League game on FOX Sports 1 when an average viewing audience of 779,000 tuned in to watch Manchester City versus Barcelona match on Tuesday from 2:30pm-5pm ET. The Manchester City 1-2 Barcelona game was the fifth most-watched sports event on cable on Tuesday, and […]
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/ 4074 days agofuboTV adds beIN SPORTS to its online soccer streaming coverage
fuboTV has announced that they've expanded their sports portfolio to include beIN SPORTS to its online soccer streaming package. beIN SPORTS is one of the leading sports networks in the United States for fans of the beautiful game. beIN has the exclusive TV and Internet rights to La Liga, Serie A, Ligue Un, Copa America 2015, […]
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/ 4074 days agoRob Stone as presenter of FOX's Women’s World Cup coverage
First, let me congratulate Rob Stone who has been named the primetime presenter for this summer's FIFA Women's World Cup, which will be televised by FOX Sports. Second, sometimes you can't make this stuff up, but did David Neal, executive producer for FOX Sports’ FIFA Women’s World Cup coverage call Rob Stone a "little traffic […]