ALL POSTS TAGGED "MLS - Page 67"

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/ 884 days ago

US 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 […]

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/ 886 days ago

How 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 […]

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/ 888 days ago

Former Barcelona star credits Messi as US soccer's savior

Lionel Messi's move to MLS side Inter Miami has allowed Gerard Pique to praise his ex-Barcelona teammate for growing the sport. The Spanish veteran has spoken highly of his former pal, saying that the Argentine star's transfer to Inter Miami was a major factor in the growth of soccer in America. Piqué believes that the […]

Leagues: MLS

/ 889 days ago

Youth and college referees step in to officiate 2024 MLS games

The 2024 season of Major League Soccer has begun with a lockout of referees. Due to the failure of the Professional Referees Organization (PRO) and the Professional Soccer Referees Association (PSRA) to reach a new collective bargaining agreement, MLS has used substitute referees in all of its games. Just as the season was about to […]

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/ 889 days ago

Redondo joins Inter Miami: Debut earlier than expected?

On Friday, Inter Miami finalized the four-year deal with midfielder Federico Redondo, which includes an option for the 2028 season. Fernando Redondo's son will be joining the U22 Initiative as a player to replace Facundo Farias at the conclusion of the season due to an injury. Before last month's regular season encounter, Inter Miami suffered […]

Leagues: MLS

/ 890 days ago

MLS with second-highest carbon footprint on average in US

No sporting event, from the most local to the most global, takes place in a vacuum. It intertwines with environmental, social, and economic issues on a local and global scale. One of the most critical issues of our day, climate change, affects the industry inextricably. When it comes to combating global warming, sports play an […]

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/ 890 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 […]

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/ 892 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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/ 892 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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/ 892 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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/ 892 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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/ 892 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) […]

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/ 893 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 […]

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/ 894 days ago

Ronaldo 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 […]

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/ 895 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 […]