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Jul 19, 2025; Harrison, New Jersey, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates with defender Jordi Alba (18) after goal during the second half against the New York Red Bulls at Sports Illustrated Stadium

MLS formally adopts European calendar, avoids postseason football conflicts

Just hours after news broke that MLS and Apple are removing the MLS Season Pass paywall beginning next...

By Drew Lerner OnNov 13, 2025 0
MLS Apple TV+ Season Pass

MLS, Apple scrap MLS Season Pass, games to be available to all Apple TV subs in 2026

No longer will MLS fans need to pay a $99 annual subscription to watch games.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 13, 2025 0
MLS broadcaster Sacha Kljestan

MLS touts significant viewership growth in Year 3 with Apple

The league claims it saw a 29% year-over-year increase in viewership.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 23, 2025 0
Apple TV MLS Season Pass

MLS, Apple TV drop Season Pass requirement for playoff matches

All Apple TV subscribers, regardless of if they purchased MLS Season Pass, will have access to this year's playoffs.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 19, 2025 0
MLS Apple TV+

MLS draws criticism for AI-generated match recaps

The recaps were not reviewed by humans prior to publishing, though the league says that will change if the technology is deployed at-scale.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 14, 2025 0
Columbus Crew investor operator Jimmy Haslam walks the sideline before the game against Nashville SC at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio on April 2, 2022. Ceb Crew 0402 Kwr 07

Jimmy Haslam says MLS has ‘long way to go’ in creating TV value

“Our NFL contract pays $420 million a year; our MLS contract pays $4 million a year."

By Matt Yoder OnOct 4, 2025 0
Heather Hutt Heung-Min Son LAFC press conference World Cup

Los Angeles councilwoman thinks Heung-Min Son can help USMNT win the World Cup

Los Angeles councilwoman Heather Hutt blundered in addressing new LAFC signing Heung-Min Son and her hopes for the World Cup.

By Matt Yoder OnAug 7, 2025 0
Feb 15, 2024; Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) controls the ball against the Newell’s Old Boys in the second half at DRV PNK Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Don Garber opens door to massive MLS calendar shift

"We believe that that alignment is something that makes sense."

By Matt Yoder OnJul 24, 2025 0

TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for May 28, 2025: how to watch MLS tonight

We have a full schedule of matches in MLS and not only does Apple TV have the whole slate (some are free and are not behind the paywall), FS1 has a doubleheader tonight too.

By Ken Fang OnMay 28, 2025 0
MLS Sunday Night Soccer Apple TV+

MLS offering ‘Sunday Night Soccer’ free on Xfinity

The move furthers MLS's prior partnership with Comcast.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 15, 2025 0
MLS will simulcast four matches on the EA Sports FC Mobile App

MLS, Apple to simulcast four matches on EA Sports FC Mobile app

The first game available to players will be this Saturday with an MLS Cup rematch between the LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls.

By Drew Lerner OnMay 5, 2025 0
MLS Season Pass broadcasters Max Bretos (left) and Brian Dunseth. (Photo courtesy of MLS).

Max Bretos on MLS Season Pass and Mount Rushmore of SportsCenter anchors

American soccer culture is 'still in diapers, it's still growing.'

By Michael Grant OnApr 24, 2025 0
FC Dallas defender Nolan Norris

MLS teams find unique way to put games on linear TV amid Apple deal

FC Dallas is the second MLS side to strike a tape-delay deal with a local broadcaster.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 15, 2025 0
MLS Apple TV+

MLS won’t align schedule with global counterparts in 2026, per report

A schedule change is "still on the table" for 2027.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 10, 2025 0
Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

MLS

What do MLS’s international TV deals signal about Apple deal?

Apple TV MLS Season Pass

MLS team exec says league needs to ‘end the deal with Apple’

"I think we have to be on more linear outlets. We have to be on ABC, NBC, Fox more regularly..."

By Drew Lerner OnMar 10, 2025 0
Tony Meola

Former soccer star turned announcer Tony Meola recovering from heart attack

“Go get frequent check ups.”

By Arthur Weinstein OnFeb 22, 2025 0
MLS Commissioner Don Garber

MLS commissioner Don Garber defers to Apple for lack of subscriber transparency

"I would, Apple doesn't. Get Eddy Cue from Apple on!"

By Matt Yoder OnFeb 21, 2025 0
MLS Apple TV+

In big win for MLS fans, Apple TV launches on Android

The app is now available for download on the Google Play Store.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 12, 2025 0
Ruben Gnanalingam in a June 2023 QPR video.

LAFC, QPR co-owner exits social media after MLS condemnation for sharing anti-Israel LinkedIn posts

"I have decided to step away from social media for the foreseeable future."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 11, 2025 0
MLS broadcaster Sacha Kljestan

Some MLS games to be called remotely during upcoming season

"This will save MLS money, and they'll just hope there are no close offside goals or whatnot."

By Drew Lerner OnJan 29, 2025 0
Apple TV MLS Season Pass

MLS, Apple make major changes to MLS Season Pass accessibility

The service will be available on Xfinity and DirecTV, and the league will launch a Sunday Night Soccer package available without a subscription.

By Drew Lerner OnJan 29, 2025 0
Lionel Messi

Inter Miami has huge lead in pro sports TikTok followers

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami dominates the rest of the competition on TikTok with other major sports brands falling way behind.

By Matt Yoder OnJan 23, 2025 0
MLS Commissioner Don Garber

MLS, US Soccer face unprecedented scrutiny in NASL trial

NASL will have its day in court with US Soccer and MLS over the closed American soccer pyramid with explosive testimony expected.

By Daniel Kaplan OnJan 10, 2025 0
Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Soccer

Netflix Women’s World Cup deal keeps streaming dominant for U.S. soccer fans

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