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Podcast

/ 8 days ago

MLS Season Pass pros and cons after year one

It's been more than a year since MLS Season Pass has launched, so it's perfect timing to identify the pros and cons of the streaming product and the market conditions impacting it. What has improved, what needs to improve, and what issues are impacting the growth of Major League Soccer's revolutionary streaming product such as […]

TV

/ 9 days ago

How many people are watching MLS on Apple TV?

MLS Season Pass from Apple TV is in its second season as the global streaming home for Major League Soccer. There are plenty of pros and cons about the streaming product, but how many people are watching MLS on Apple TV? We take a closer look to share what has been revealed thus far. Answering […]

TV

/ 29 days ago

MLS, Apple are cannibalizing MLS Season Pass subscriptions

The second full season of MLS Season Pass is already one month old, and it is hard to say how successful Apple is with its mega-investment. Apple is reporting that it is content with the number of subscriptions the $2.5 billion deal that extends for 10 years is pulling in. Yet, the growth from year […]

TV

/ 38 days ago

Apple offers MLS Season Pass free trial to former subscribers

For the first time in the 2024 season, Apple has offered fans a free trial of MLS Season Pass. However, one major caveat limits the number of people who can take advantage. The redemption code is only available for users who subscribed to MLS Season Pass last year. Apple is providing previous subscribers with one […]

TV

/ 41 days ago

No MLS Season Pass on T-Mobile? Best deals available

MLS Season Pass, the global streaming platform for Major League Soccer, is no longer free to T-Mobile users as one of the best deals. That deal allowed soccer fans in the United States to see every game in Major League Soccer at no cost. Now, they will have to pay full price, monthly or annually. […]

News

/ 46 days ago

MLS tells commentators to remain hush on referee issues

Commentators on MLS Season Pass will not be sharing too many opinions on the ongoing referee debacle in the league. As things stand, the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) is in a lockout from the Professional Referee Organization (PRO). PRO determines the match officials for MLS contests, but it is not going with any PSRA […]

News

/ 46 days ago

Could Neymar be Apple's MLS Season Pass next star?

Lionel Messi has worked wonders for MLS Season Pass in his brief time with Inter Miami. The Argentine's popularity drove subscriptions when he arrived ahead of the inaugural Leagues Cup. However, Messi's career is nearing its end despite his success and ability. As Messi is turning 37, his contract with Inter Miami expires at the […]

Apple TV

/ 55 days ago

How to get MLS Season Pass without T-Mobile offer

T-Mobile wireless customers no longer have MLS Season Pass for free, but there are other ways to save on the Major League Soccer streaming platform. In the debut season of Apple's service, having free access would have been a major bonus for T-Mobile users. There is no way of telling how many people used T-Mobile's […]

Apple TV

/ 56 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 […]

Apple TV

/ 57 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. […]

Apple TV

/ 58 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, […]

Apple TV

/ 59 days ago

MLS Season Pass has silenced a lot of dissenting voices

Apple's partnership with Major League Soccer has been a game changer, but have you noticed the impact it has had on the MLS Season Pass voices who cover the games? One of the benefits to Major League Soccer of bringing all of the production of games in-house is that it has complete control over the […]

Apple TV

/ 60 days ago

MLS 360 changes on MLS Season Pass for 2024

When the 2024 Major League Soccer season starts in full on Saturday, February 24, whiparound show MLS 360 will return as a focal point. Apple is entering the second year of its deal to be the global streaming platform for Major League Soccer. MLS 360, which covers each game live as it happens during simultaneous […]

Apple TV

/ 63 days ago

How many of MLS Season Pass 2 million subscribers are free?

Actual statistics regarding MLS Season Pass have been difficult to obtain in the last year. After all, Apple and Major League Soccer have tried their best to keep official streaming numbers private. The streaming service, created in collaboration with the two companies, is the exclusive broadcasting home of the North American division. Nevertheless, a recent […]

American Soccer

/ 64 days ago

Inter Miami squad in ‘dire situation’ ahead of new season

Inter Miami needs to make significant squad changes to be in line with Major League Soccer's financial rules. According to several sources at The Athletic, the club's financial issues are apparently "dire" and need to be addressed soon. One executive from a different MLS team told the news outlet that Miami is "screwed." Miami either […]