The Sports Business Journal is reporting that BMO has re-upped its sponsorship of Toronto FC through the 2015 season. BMO will remain on the front of the TFC jersey. The deal is worth a reported $4 million per year, a dramatic increase over the previous $1 million to $1.5 million. The deal also puts TFC [...]
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I made the trip up to Foxboro this weekend for the Gold Cup Tripleheader. It was a night of perfect weather, a great US/Hati match and a stinker of an MLS game. I made the trip with a buddy with whom I played soccer in college. While I have immersed myself in MLS and US [...]
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The transfer season is upon us and players are flying around the globe to and from MLS. However, the most notable American transfer to date is the recently announced move of Oguchi Onyewu to world power AC Milan. While this is big news for American soccer fans, this may also be big business for [...]
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Part of the summer ritual in MLS is the invasion of powerful foreign teams for a slew of exhibitions. These teams criss-cross the United States preparing for their season by playing MLS sides and each other. This year, AC Milan, Real Madrid, Chelsea and Everton are among the European powers crossing the pond to participate [...]
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Multiple sources are reporting that Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment is strongly considering a significant expansion of BMO Field. The current stadium seats about 20k, and could be expanded by an additional 8k seats. TFC has repeatedly capped season tickets at 16,500, boasts a waitingt list 14k long and sells out every game. According to [...]
Filed under: Expansion and Stadiums, Marketing, Media | Tagged: BMO Field expansion, Brand Thunder, expansion fee, MLS, Soccer Business, TFC | 2 Comments »
According to a League press release, MLS has announced the 2009 Direct Package. The 2009 version will provide up to 130 matches during the MLS season for a flat rate of $79. Available through both cable and dish, the package will include playoff games and regional pre and post game shows. The package does not [...]
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