Already 2 injury subs for Seattle. Not good

Rui!!!!!!!!!!!

Sounders up 1-0 with 20 some odd minutes left. Pumas getting their chances, Frei made another huge save. Seattle desperately needs a second goal, I dunno if they can hang on to a one goal lead.

We're getting CONCACAFFED pretty hard. Ref has zero control.

2-0 Seattle!

Absolutely gorgeous goal worked by Roldan, to Morris, to Lodeiro to Ruidiaz. That's huge. Game isn't over yet.

THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE TO NOTHING SEATTLE

CONCACAF CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!!!

Dadgum it feels good.

Shout out to Obed Vargas, a dang 16 year old kid who got called upon to hold down the midfield after Joao Paulo went down early. He was shaky in distribution, but he and our defense were totally rock solid today. Frei only had to make one save (and it was a huge one).

Best goal of the night:

RAÚL RUIDÍAZ SENDS LUMEN FIELD INTO A FRENZY pic.twitter.com/yhYRePpbNc

— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) May 5, 2022

FINALLY!

Great crowd that just bought in from the get go. It helps that they have had a great run of form since being founded of course.

Its just so disappointing that FC Dallas is stuck out in Frisco, becuase there are just an insane amount of people who love soccer/futbol in the metroplex.
I think if they could, they should relocate to a more urban location in Dallas or Fort Worth, thats easily accessible by mass transport. We should have constant sellouts, and the atmosphere IS better this year so far.

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Great crowd that just bought in from the get go. It helps that they have had a great run of form since being founded of course.

Its just so disappointing that FC Dallas is stuck out in Frisco, becuase there are just an insane amount of people who love soccer/futbol in the metroplex.
I think if they could, they should relocate to a more urban location in Dallas or Fort Worth, thats easily accessible by mass transport. We should have constant sellouts, and the atmosphere IS better this year so far.

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The crowds have been great this year. Being second in the league helps, but the new marketing guy is doing an amazing job. Very different feel being an fc dallas fan this season. They spent the pepi money phenomenally and ferreira is on an absolute tear. Lots to look forward to moving forward for this club

Thats good to hear, even though i'm a Sounders fan i really want to see all 3 TX teams thrive and develop awesome cultures and rivalries amongst each other. I want a big fat Texas Triangle of hate that can be mentioned in the same sentence as Cascadia.

yeah, I follow them, so I'm aware of the struggles with management/spending

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Great crowd that just bought in from the get go. It helps that they have had a great run of form since being founded of course.

Its just so disappointing that FC Dallas is stuck out in Frisco, becuase there are just an insane amount of people who love soccer/futbol in the metroplex.
I think if they could, they should relocate to a more urban location in Dallas or Fort Worth, thats easily accessible by mass transport. We should have constant sellouts, and the atmosphere IS better this year so far.

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The crowds have been great this year. Being second in the league helps, but the new marketing guy is doing an amazing job. Very different feel being an fc dallas fan this season. They spent the pepi money phenomenally and ferreira is on an absolute tear. Lots to look forward to moving forward for this club

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Yea, they have definitely been great this year, both in person and on tv.
We've always have those one off games where people show up and are engaged, and the current people in the front office feel a lot more committed to engaging with the supporter groups and trying to improve the in-person atmosphere.

Not sure how they really ever solve being way up in Frisco, but its ultimately up to the fans to engage with the game regardless of where its located.

Assist of the year…

RT if you can't stop watching this game-winning assist from @SebadriussiOk! 🤯

(Via chris._.beck/IG) pic.twitter.com/C55Q4cMrYf

— Austin FC (@AustinFC) May 20, 2022

Some great goals this weekend!

OH MY 🚀@PaulArriola with 4 goals in 4 games! pic.twitter.com/Sy7dhYpcmm

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 23, 2022

What a hit! 💥

Tyler Pasher with a banger for the @HoustonDynamo. pic.twitter.com/JqhRNDDdyc

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 23, 2022

That thing looked like it was still accelerating when it hit the back of the net.


And for your goal of the week:

Subbed in the 82'
Go ahead goal in the 85'

Daniel Rios' first @CharlotteFC goal is a massive one. pic.twitter.com/y06Ix3HUKj

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 22, 2022

Raul Ruidiaz banger! 💥@SoundersFC takes a 2-1 lead late. pic.twitter.com/QUiUA1jlzq

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 30, 2022

Highlights on MLS TV rights negotiations:

▶️Apple still involved, not a sure thing. Possible that they get all the former local tv matches. Apple wants MLS Cup if giving big $.

▶️ABC/ESPN down from 35 to 25 events

▶️Fox still interested

▶️Total package hovering around $250m https://t.co/ZU6tNfkm1I

— Chris Ivey (@ChrisIvey865) June 1, 2022

Interesting…

Every club. Every match. Everywhere. Coming to the @AppleTV app, 2023.

Details: https://t.co/vkrUm1HzVN pic.twitter.com/jxPBI9aqMn

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) June 14, 2022

Didn't see this coming, but no blackouts? Hell yes.

Am I reading right that there won't be an additional pay level for the MLS programming? Like it'll be included for existing subscribers?

And I'm assuming there will still be some games broadcast on tv as negotiations between Apple and other carriers continue?

That's what I'm trying to figure out. It sounds like maybe you have to pay for a subscription to watch everything, but some matches will be available at no cost.

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From early 2023 through 2032, fans can get every live MLS match by subscribing to a new MLS streaming service, available exclusively through the Apple TV app.

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A broad selection of MLS and Leagues Cup matches, including some of the biggest matchups, will also be available at no additional cost to Apple TV+ subscribers, with a limited number of matches available for free.

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It's kind of unclear, the wording is that you can subscribe through the app but don't know if they'd be included with AppleTV+. I'm a current Austin STH but not sure if I'll keep them for next season or just pick up individual matches.

And I would think that ESPN/Fox would have at least occasional matches but they're saying every MLS match on Apple, will be interesting to hear the details.

Yeah, that's the confusing bit. Maybe a selection of matches for AppleTV+ subscribers then all matches for an additional fee?

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Yeah, that's the confusing bit. Maybe a selection of matches for AppleTV+ subscribers then all matches for an additional fee?

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That's how I interpret it.

-A subscription you have to pay for to watch everything
-Select matches available for AppleTV+ subscribers without having to pay for anything
-Some matches available for everyone, similar to how it is with MLB

But then again, who knows.

Not a fan of removing local broadcasts

I don't think they are. Or at least if they are they haven't said as much yet.

Edit: nevermind - see the tweets below. Mixed bag of changes. Some I like and some I'm not wild about.

Saw this too starts in 2023.

New MLS schedule: All games (except perhaps linear and stadium conflicts) will be on Wednesday & Saturday nights.

— Paul Kennedy (@pkedit) June 14, 2022

MLS Deputy Commissioner Gary Stevenson gives broadcast breakdown

•All matches distributed on MLS streaming service app via Apple TV
• Select matches on linear TV
• Select aired free on Apple TV
•Number of matches per year on Apple TV+
•English, Spanish, French languages

— Drake Hills (@LiveLifeDrake) June 14, 2022

Stevenson adds no local broadcasts of MLS matches. Plus:

• strict Wednesday night and Saturday night kickoffs, barring venue schedule conflict/linear TV conflict
• most games starting at 7 or 8PM local
• a max. 6-hour whip-around show available on new #MLS app via Apple TV

— Drake Hills (@LiveLifeDrake) June 14, 2022

Some MLS matches currently broadcasted in 720p resolution.

In new deal, MLS says all matches will be in 1080p.

— Drake Hills (@LiveLifeDrake) June 14, 2022

Stevenson on the whip-around show (says more details to come in the next couple of months):

“what we anticipate is that we will have a pregame show, a halftime show and a postgame show for every one of our matches. which gives us an opportunity to visit other matches happening.”

— Drake Hills (@LiveLifeDrake) June 14, 2022

Wow. LAFC pulls a fast one. Instead of kowtowing to Vela. They swipe Bale on the down low. And on a non-DP contract.

BREAKING: LAFC are finalizing a deal to sign superstar Gareth Bale, per sources.

Bale is a free agent as his contract with Real Madrid expires this summer. The 32-year-old won 5 Champions Leagues, 3 La Ligas & more in Spain. Deal will NOT require DP spot. https://t.co/pegsSTYV6x pic.twitter.com/oUSXQE9ias

— Tom Bogert (@tombogert) June 25, 2022

Nvm. Vela resigned as well. LAFC front office is killing it.

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Carlos Vela has resigned with @LAFC as a DP until the end of '23. Bale & Chiellini are TAM players. Any questions with how Thorrington is operating under the salary cap???? WOW. #LAFC #MLS

— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) June 25, 2022

That's impressive and I really want to see their books.

They're currently at 14.5 million (11th in the league) before accounting for the addition of Chiellini and have 4 rostered players making over 800k (Acosta, Rodriguez, Sanchez, and Vela) with Vela and Rodriguez as DPs. But they somehow still have enough allocation money to get both Chielini and Bale on non-DP deals?

Texas derby match in houston this weekend was insane. Ive been to premier league matches, world cup matches, world cup qualifiers, and i can honestly say that this weekends fcd-houston match was as intense as any of those. Couldve done without the projectile tossing from houston fans but i loved every second of the atmosphere. The sport could use more of that in this country

Seems like the Rivarly has been renewed. It's been a few years since we have really seen the Texas Derby that chippy and heated. Less projectiles would have been nice but it was good to have a true rivalry feel to that game.