Last week we took a look at the status of expansion on the eve of the 2012 season. Today, with the start of the NBC/MLS relationship just days away, we thought it worth taking a quick snapshot of the American soccer broadcast relationships. In August MLS and NBC announced a three year television rights agreement [...]
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In 30 minute daily bits, NPR’s broadcast of “Marketplace” provides a great look at national and international business issues. On the most recent broadcast, host Kai Rysdal interviewed Simon Kuper, co-author of “Soccernomics” , a book that explores soccer stats and finances, while looking at the beautiful game through a monetary lens. A transcript and [...]
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MLS wrapped up its fourth round with a full slate of Saturday games. The weekend was a mixed-bag at the gate with Seattle, Toronto and Houston drawing well and Columbus, San Jose and Salt Lake City disappointing. Los Angeles posted a solid number, but still below traditional “super classico” norms. All attendances for the week [...]
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