In September, 2006, On-Goal, LLC purchased the Kansas City Wizards from Hunt Sports Group. Led by Neal Patterson and Cliff Illig, the purchase brought a local ownership group to MLS and started a new wave of MLS franchise sales that included Houston and DC United. At the time, Kansas City was playing to small crowds [...]
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MLS has announced its online games package for 2009. The product will cost $19.95 for the season and will include 150 games. The video quality will double and fans will be able to edit and create their own highlight packages. Read more about MLSLive and other new MLS digital initiatives in our interview with MLS [...]
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On January 29, 2009 the San Jose Earthquakes announced a three year deal with Amway, for a reported $2-3 million per season. According to reports, all San Jose apparel, including game jerseys, would immediately begin carrying a prominently placed Amway logo. With the deal, San Jose became the 11th MLS side to announce a primary [...]
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As part of our ongoing examination of MLS expansion targets, it is now time to explore Vancouver’s bid for 2011. Jeff Mallet, Greg Kerfoot, Stev Luczo and Steve Nash (yes that Steve Nash), are the men leading the charge to bring MLS to Vancouver in 2011. The proposed team would play at BC Place Stadium [...]
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Last week, we posted about Portland’s efforts to land a Major League Soccer Franchise in 2011. On Tuesday, Merritt Paulson, the owner of the Portland Timbers and driving force behind the Portland bid, took his pitch to the Oregon Legislature. Paulson is asking the Legislature to revisit a 2003 bill that would use Major League [...]
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Major League Soccer recently announced a new relationship with Brand Thunder to provide fans with a customized a browsing experience, “tailored specifically to them.” The high tech browsing “booms” will allow MLS fans to access video, news, blogs and more for whatever team or teams they choose. Patrick Murphy, the founder and CEO of Brand [...]
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Women’s Professional Soccer has agreed to player contracts that will guarantee National Team players a minimum of $40,000 per year. See the official press release here. In addition, the League set a per team, $565,000 salary cap. The Leaguewide average salary will be about $32,000. As of now, the players are not unionized. According [...]
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