Over the last year or so, we have discussed MLS’ efforts to measure the value of its television exposure through various local and national broadcasts. Through the website criticalmention.com, MLS tries to alert media to the “value” of its presence on various television programs. Since a few weeks have passed since we last checked in [...]
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The Major League Soccer Players’ Union has released the latest batch of player salary numbers. The numbers are offered both by team and player and show the wide range of salaries in the league. This latest release is most interesting because it reveals the wages of some of the league’s most recent signings. Revs “DP” [...]
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The big business story to hit the web today was the possible sale of a minority stake in SUM. The Sports Business Daily is reporting that Providence Equity Partners is seeking to purchase 25% of SUM for $125-150 million. The deal would certainly infuse cash into the investors and operators of MLS franchises, but whether [...]
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Big week and weekend of games in MLS, so we’ll start right in with a look at attendance. Starting with the Monday game, more than 20k were in KC for the Galaxy and Sporting match. 16k came to PPL Park for the thrilling 4-4 draw with the Revs. The game was rescheduled from a couple [...]
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We often discuss Major League Soccer’s various corporate sponsors and the important role they play in funding league operations and cementing the league’s legitimacy in the eyes of the busines community. We often discuss those sponsors individually, but thought it worthwhile to list all of them here: Adidas, Allstate, AT&T, American Airlines, Aquafina, Budweiser, Bimbo, [...]
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After a quiet week in Major League Soccer while the league (mostly) took a break for international qualifiers and friendlies, the league is back with full slate of games for the coming weekend. As we do every so often, here is a look at some of the promotional efforts of MLS franchises for the coming [...]
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This blog covers the soccer media, so we would be remiss if we didn’t note the premature and sad passing of FC Dallas broadcaster Bobby Rhine. Only 35 years old, Rhine spent more than 10 years with the Dallas organization, as a player, front office memeber and broadcaster. From the team website: “It is an [...]
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Been a few weeks since our last look at stadium building, addition and renovation around Major League Soccer. We’ll start in Vancouver, where renovations continue at BC Place, with an expected Fall 2011 re-opening. Until then, the Whitecaps will continue to play their games at Empire Field, a 20k seat venue. The new BC Place [...]
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Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend and the traditional end of Summer. Quiet weekend in Major League Soccer with only RSL and Philly meeting in Utah. A solid crowd of 18,700 attended the 2-1 RSL victory. Most American fans turned their televisions to the Home Depot Center on Friday night, where the USMNT hosted [...]
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The charitable efforts of professional sports leagues and teams are typically overlooked by their fans, yet they are an important component of the community outreach programs in which almost all leagues are involved. In addition to providing a way to give back to the community, local charitable efforts often provide teams with an outstanding opportunity [...]
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