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/ 806 days ago

MLS Season Pass may struggle to add casual fans, says expert

Major League Soccer has gained significant public interest since its inaugural season in 1996. There is, however, still work to do to catch other major sports leagues in the United States. Viewership in MLS remains an extremely distant fifth among these top sports leagues here Stateside. MLS is attempting to boost its ratings and broadcasting […]

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/ 807 days ago

Brazil coach rules two main stars out of March friendlies

In March of 2024, Brazil will face England in a friendly matchup between the two countries. The two teams' meeting will occur on March 23 at Wembley Stadium. The last time these two teams met was in 2017 when they played to a scoreless draw. Brazil had also already set this March as the date […]

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/ 807 days ago

Argentina ticket details for games in Philadelphia, Los Angeles

The defending World Cup winners Argentina will be active in the USA over the next few months with tickets to watch the side in Philadelphia and Los Angeles. The Argentine national team will play two March friendly matches in the United States. As the first stop on their American tour, Lionel Messi's squad will face […]

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/ 807 days ago

USSF taxes disclose Gregg Berhalter salary, World Cup bonuses

Thanks to World Cup bonuses, Gregg Berhalter almost quadrupled his salary as the USMNT coach, according to tax documents. After 2022, Berhalter's contract came to an end. But later, in June, Berhalter was reinstated after an inquiry into a domestic violence incident over 30 years ago. His new deal is valid until 2026, the same […]

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/ 807 days ago

Oliver Glasner lays out his strategy in promise to Palace fans

Oliver Glasner laid forth his plans for the team's composition and methodology, offering his first impressions of the work. After Hodgson stepped down owing to illness, Glasner, who won the Europa League in 2022 with Eintracht Frankfurt, was appointed as Palace's next manager on Monday. With a new manager in charge, Crystal Palace supporters should […]

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/ 807 days ago

Don Garber plays dumb on why MLS ref proposal was rejected

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber has claimed that he does not know what his league's referees want in their current collective bargaining negotiations. MLS recently locked out their referees after their union, the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA), declined the latest labor proposal. The North American soccer league is now using replacement referees for […]

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/ 807 days ago

Tuchel sets sights on next destination after Bayern summer exit

Despite claims that Tuchel would not leave, Bayern confirmed on Wednesday that the two will be parting ways at season's conclusion. Bayern are now eight points behind Bayer Leverkusen for the lead in the Bundesliga. They are currently on a losing streak of four games in a row across all competitions. This setback led to […]

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/ 807 days ago

Apple declines to share MLS Season Pass viewing numbers

Apple is continuing to keep a lid on official viewership numbers regarding MLS Season Pass. The massive tech company previously signed a 10-year deal to become the media home of Major League Soccer. The agreement was in place ahead of the 2023 campaign. As of yet, Apple has not released statistics regarding the streaming service. […]

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/ 807 days ago

Ratcliffe eyes massive Man United squad overhaul this summer

Sir Jim Ratcliffe does not want to wait long to overhaul the Manchester United squad. The British billionaire finally completed a 27.7% minority stake in the club for around $1.57 billion on Wednesday. The deal was in place for some time but ultimately had to earn approval from the Premier League and Football Association. Upon […]

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/ 807 days ago

Guardiola admits to wanting national team job in near future

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted that he wants to take control of a national team before retiring. The Spaniard has one more year remaining on his contract at the club beyond the current campaign. However, Guardiola has previously claimed that he is not opposed to signing an extension to remain in Manchester. Not […]

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/ 808 days ago

T-Mobile users will not get free MLS Season Pass in 2024

In the debut edition of MLS Season Pass, T-Mobile users had included access to watch every game in Major League Soccer on Apple's streaming platform. With access available for the whole season, T-Mobile subscribers saved $100 on MLS Season Pass. It was a major perk for T-Mobile users, particularly if they had an iPhone. Now, […]

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/ 808 days ago

Porto stuns Arsenal with last-gasp winner in Champions League

The first legs of the Champions League round of 16 concluded on Wednesday, when Porto defeated Arsenal while Barcelona drew at Napoli. Both games lacked overarching quality from start to finish. However, both games had their respective drama. For the game in Portugal, Arsenal's inability to push forward left Porto in the game. That led […]

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/ 808 days ago

Inter Miami gets win after sloppy performance

Follow all the live action featuring Inter Miami vs Real Salt Lake in the opening game of the 2024 MLS season. Expectations are that Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba will all start for Inter Miami at the newly-renamed Chase Stadium. Inter Miami vs Real Salt Lake kicks off at 8PM ET […]

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/ 808 days ago

No more DRV PNK Stadium: Inter Miami's stadium gets renamed

Just in time for Inter Miami's sixth season in the league, the club is ready to play in its freshly rebranded stadium. On Tuesday, the introduction of a multi-year collaboration with JPMorgan Chase renamed DRV PNK Stadium to Chase Stadium. “Inter Miami is honored to partner with the country's largest bank, JPMorgan Chase. We could […]

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/ 808 days ago

MLSPA rips use of fill-in officials as MLS referees protest lockout

The Major League Soccer Players Association (MLSPA) has expressed its frustrations regarding the lockout of the league's referees. MLS referees were officially barred from games on Saturday, just four days from the start of the 2024 season. The Professional Referee Organization (PRO) decided to lock out the refs after the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) […]