With a big set of MLS action coming up, we thought we would provide you with some MLS business news in advance of the weekend. With all the debate over the financial viability of soccer stadiums (any stadium really), the fighting usually ceases once the building is up. As a result, the “success” of the [...]
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With a big soccer doubleheader on ESPN, we thought we would review the broadcast, commercials and marketing from the telecast. Before the game, the USA/Costa Rica match featured prominently across all ESPN platforms. There were lead ins on SportsCenter and a 30 minute pre-game featuring Stone and Musto from Bristol. The pre-game coverage included a [...]
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American soccer fans will be treated to a soccer doubleheader tonight as ESPN2 will televise both the USA/Costa Rica match and the RSL/Red Bulls MLS match. The lead in offers MLS a great chance for exposure to fans of the US Men who are reluctant to watch MLS matches. MLS can showcase its product in [...]
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Its been a while since we have taken a look at the world of MLS promtions, and with a big weekend of games on the horizon, we thought we would take a look at what the home teams have planned this coming week. We’ll start in DC, where RFK will host the Costa Rica/USA qualifier [...]
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Big weekend of soccer in the U.S. with World Cup Qualifying and the MLS playoff chase. While the big media story of the USA/Honduras match was the limited opportunity to view the game on televsion, other media stories emerged from the Saturday night match. First, kudos to ESPN for its almost real-time coverage of the [...]
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We wrote a few weeks back about the lawsuit brought against DC United by two gentlemen seeking a commission from the introduction of VW as a sponsor. While the lawsuit contained some interesting business tidbits about the business of MLS, the real action in the lawsuit is now just starting. A copy of the Complaint [...]
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We are back on our regular schedule now and thought we would start with a quick look to one of the big business stories of the week. After getting rebuffed by PG County and desperate to leave RFK, DC United is still considering a permanent move to Baltimore. According to the story from the Washington [...]
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With a fairly quiet day in the world of soccer business, we thought we would revisit the expansion franchises of Vancover and Portland. While Portland’s stadium efforts have regularly been in the news since the franchise was granted, Vancouver has been well below the radar. Here are some quick facts about the franchises and the [...]
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As we are still travelling, here are a few quick business hits. A modified MLS salary list has been released and posted by the MLS Players’ Union. The list is a fun and informative read, especially this late in the season, as it allows you to compare production to income. Moreover, it allows you to [...]
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Due to some unfortunate personal scheduling quirks over the next few days, posts will be a bit irregular for a short while. We do however, recommend that you check out some of the following: Pitch Invasion has been runing a great series through the pen of former Fire GM Peter Wilt. There are some great [...]
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