ALL POSTS TAGGED "Major League Soccer" - Page 11
News
/ 261 days agoMLS needs Messi contract renewal to boost MLS Season Pass
Lionel Messi will be out of contract with Inter Miami at the end of the 2025 MLS campaign. Despite that being almost two full seasons away, the emphasis for Major League Soccer is clear. If it does not lock down Messi for more time, it risks losing the momentum the Argentine has built on MLS […]
News
/ 262 days agoFrom Dortmund to MLS? Marco Reus' potential move to USA
Marco Reus has had an injury-laden career that always provided talent, but at the age of 34, he may be winding down his playing days in MLS. According to Sky Sports, Reus is leaning toward leaving Borussia Dortmund at the end of the current campaign when his contract expires. The German has played 12 seasons […]
News
/ 263 days agoMLS 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
/ 263 days agoCould 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 […]
News
/ 266 days agoUS Soccer bows down to MLS over US Open Cup
Shown by its mismanagement of the US Open Cup, the US Soccer Federation has lost all authority as the governing body for the sport in this country. USSF has allowed MLS to become the most powerful soccer entity in this country. At the same time, the US soccer system is a mess as leagues compete […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 269 days agoHow the number of pro soccer teams in the USA compares to abroad
As of 2024, ninety-four men's soccer teams in the United States are designated as professional. That spans Major League Soccer, the USL Championship, MLS Next Pro, NISA, and USL League One. Granted, it does not include all of MLS Next Pro, because many teams in that division are reserves. While 94 professional men's teams are […]
Apple TV
/ 272 days agoHow 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
/ 273 days agoMLS 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 […]
Don Garber
/ 274 days agoDon 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 […]
Apple TV
/ 274 days agoApple 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
/ 275 days agoT-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, […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 275 days agoMLSPA 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) […]
Apple TV
/ 276 days agoMLS 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 […]
Cristiano Ronaldo
/ 276 days agoRonaldo vs Messi: What if Ronaldo had signed with MLS?
For years, the likelihood of Cristiano Ronaldo coming to Major League Soccer was high. It was a natural fit for the Portuguese who fit the framework for a popular athlete in the United States. That did not happen, as Ronaldo opted for the Saudi Pro League. Instead, Lionel Messi, his individual rival, joined Inter Miami […]