ALL POSTS TAGGED "MLS - Page 96"

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/ 1201 days agoMLS teams more valuable than EPL clubs? Why and why not
Sportico released information that essentially listed MLS clubs as more valuable than a number of their Premier League counterparts. This, unsurprisingly, does not apply to those such as Manchester United and City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs. However, the seventh-most valuable Premier League side, Everton, had a similar valuation to the New York Red Bulls. […]

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/ 1202 days agoMLS needs to pick these 12 announcers for Apple TV
A new chapter begins for Major League Soccer (MLS) on February 25, 2023. It's the first game of a brand-new media partnership with Apple where every game is streamed globally. In doing so, the league is hiring a team of talented presenters and commentators. Focusing on the play-by-play commentators only, MLS needs to pick these […]

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/ 1202 days agoMLS picks up linear TV deals with FOX and Univision
While Major League Soccer has a massive streaming deal, MLS has also acquired linear TV rights from both FOX and Univision. The entities announced a four-year deal, even though MLS's streaming deal with MLS Season Pass on Apple is a 10-year agreement. FOX Sports's channels, namely FOX, FS1 and FOX Deportes, have exclusive English- and […]

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/ 1203 days agoUnivision acquires Leagues Cup rights but passes on MLS
Univision will broadcast Leagues Cup games beginning in 2023. It will not, however, do the same for Major League Soccer. Univision will have linear rights to the package of Leagues Cup games, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Jonathan Tannenwald. Featuring Liga MX against Major League Soccer teams battling each other, the Leagues Cup Final appears […]

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/ 1204 days agoFOX Sports acquire MLS TV rights, says report
FOX Sports have acquired MLS TV rights beginning with the 2023 season, according to the New York Post. Reporter Andrew Marchand says that ESPN will no longer broadcast MLS games. Instead, FOX Sports have renewed its deal with Major League Soccer, and is set to broadcast a select number of games on television each year. […]

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/ 1208 days agoESPN unlikely to renew MLS TV deal, speculates industry analyst
Sports industry analyst Andrew Marchand believes that it's unlikely that ESPN will renew its MLS TV deal, which would be a huge blow to Major League Soccer. ESPN has had the rights to MLS in the United States since 1996 when the league launched. MLS TV deal: ESPN likely to take a pass, says expert […]

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/ 1209 days agoWhy are there so few great American soccer commentators?
Out of the five lead commentators FOX Sports selected to announce World Cup games in Qatar, only two of them are American soccer commentators born in the US. FOX's selection of John Strong and JP Dellacamera make sense. The duo are logical hires for FOX Sports given their name recognition among viewers. However, why didn't […]

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/ 1221 days agoMLS commissioner seeks time-wasting rule, more microphones
Major League Soccer, or MLS, commissioner Don Garber wants to make some interesting rule changes to the sport, including the addition of a time-wasting rule. The 65-year-old American recently spoke with The Times about a wide range of issues. That includes the aforementioned time wasting, as well as microphones on players and referee explanations for […]

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/ 1227 days agoSt. Louis CITY SC unveils their first MLS kit: Our review of it
The newest MLS club, St. Louis CITY SC (yes, officially they capitalize the entire word CITY) has released their first ever kit, a bold magenta number that will certainly stand out. The organization is set to debut in 2023, though they did field a reserve team in MLS NEXT Pro this season. But that team […]

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/ 1230 days agoApple, MLS announce 'Season Pass' for 2023 season
Apple and Major League Soccer have announced its MLS Season Pass from Apple TV has coverage of all MLS games with no blackouts. Plus, the platform includes all MLS NEXT and MLS NEXT Pro matches airing across the season. Users have access to subscription via practically any device using the Apple TV app. Apple listed […]

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/ 1230 days agoBeckham in talks to sign Ronaldo for Inter Miami, says report
Cristiano Ronaldo, much under the spectacle currently for Manchester United, could be on his way to MLS and Inter Miami. As of now, the Portuguese superstar is with his national side for the World Cup. However, he is making headlines due to a scathing interview with Piers Morgan. In that interview, which debuts Wednesday and […]

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/ 1240 days agoUS Soccer history: 150 years and counting
Another four years have passed and the FIFA World Cup is once again upon us. Like clockwork, the sport of soccer will see a sharp rise in overall interest in the United States during the tournament, with fans packing bars and public spaces all over the country to take in the matches. Even casual fans […]

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/ 1249 days ago10 things we learned about MLS and Apple TV deal
Major League Soccer, or MLS, previously announced a 10-year deal with Apple TV to broadcast every game beginning in 2023. While the agreement has been in the works for months, details are still trickling in as we head towards the new year. Despite the fact that MLS agreed a partnership with Apple TV, a majority […]

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/ 1256 days agoLAFC lays claim over LA Galaxy with epic playoff win
In 2019, the playoff battle between LAFC v. LA Galaxy ended dramatically, with LAFC the victor, 5-3. The match envenomed the enmity between the cross-county rivals. In 2022, El Tráfico hit the postseason for a galvanizing second edition. Thursday night, the conference semifinal pinned compatriots Carlos Vela versus Javier Hernández– eminent El Tri veterans playing […]

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/ 1286 days agoGareth Bale gains confidence, fitness after time with LAFC
Gareth Bale declared he will be in "great shape" for the upcoming World Cup, a credit to his time with LAFC. The former Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid star endured a tough last few seasons in Spain. In fact, he only managed five total LaLiga appearances in his final campaign with Real. Bale joined Los […]