Major League Soccer (MLS)
MLS players unhappy with salary, no pro-rel
A majority of Major League Soccer players are dissatisfied with the league’s salary structure and want to see promotion/relegation, a survey has found.
US Digest | New pro football league gets headstart on XFL
In this week's US sports industry round-up: New pro football league gets headstart on XFL; NFL Draft to have unprecedented TV coverage; and MLB to expand international push with London series
NASL adds MLS to claim against US Soccer
The North American Soccer League over the weekend added Major League Soccer as a defendant in its antitrust lawsuit against the United States Soccer Federation.
US Digest | Seattle NHL bid gains $100m and another Leiweke
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Seattle NHL bid gains $100m and another Leiweke; MLB takes big swing with exclusive Facebook deal; and New York Cosmos count the cost of NASL demise
MLS, Liga MX join forces to launch new competition
North America’s Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX, the top tier of Mexican club football, have revealed details of a long-term collaboration that will include launching a new, annual competition featuring teams from both leagues.
US Digest | LA Clippers find match in Bumble
In this week's US sports industry round-up: LA Clippers find match in Bumble; Seattle sends strong message to NHL; and Pitaro replaces Skipper as ESPN president
US Digest | North American 2026 World Cup bid in danger
In this week's US sports industry round-up: North American 2026 World Cup bid in danger; SeatGeek just the ticket for Dallas Cowboys; and Pizza Hut grabs slice of the NFL pie
US Digest | Fox announces impressive World Cup schedule
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Fox announces impressive World Cup schedule; Front-runner emerges in race to take over Carolina Panthers; and ratings down in NBA All-Star Game
US Digest | ESPN Plus kicks off with MLS deal
In this week's US sports industry round-up: ESPN Plus kicks off with MLS deal; YouTube TV adds subscription sports channels; and LA to cash in on NBA All-Star Game
US Digest | Disney dishes details of new streaming service
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Disney dishes details of new streaming service; US Soccer election enters home stretch; and Rose contract proves a major thorn for Adidas
Florida keys | 5 things Beckham needs to be a success in Miami
Social media expert and MLS alumnus Richard Clarke provides David Beckham with a checklist of five things to make his Miami venture a success.
US Digest | Falcons’ Mercedes-Benz stadium bucks concession pricing trend
In this week's US sports industry round-up: Atlanta stadium bucks concession pricing trend; Fox buys Thursday Night Football rights; and Solo files complaint against US Soccer
US Digest | NBA wants legalized sports gambling
In this week's US sports industry round-up: NBA wants legalized sports gambling; Fox favourites for Thursday Night Football; and all still to play for in US Soccer presidential race
Runners and riders | Our guide to the USSF presidential hopefuls
SportBusiness International reviews the slate of candidates in the hotly-contested race to succeed Sunil Gulati as US Soccer Federation president.
Growing up | Major League Soccer’s expansion plans
With the entry of Los Angeles FC and Nashville imminent, two new cities to be announced in spring, and two more by the end of 2018, Major League Soccer is in growth mode. Bob Williams investigates what makes a host city work for the league, and how LA FC and Nashville will seek to harness the culture of their respective homes.
Up-and-down | MLS Pro-Rel debate returns
Events – the USA's World Cup qualification debacle, the football federation's presidential election and two lower-league clubs bringing a case against Fifa to CAS – have conspired to put promotion and relegation back on the MLS agenda. Frank Dunne reports.
Beckham’s MLS bid secures new backers ahead of key meeting
The David Beckham-fronted bid to place a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise in Miami has seen a significant change in its make-up with local businessmen Jorge and Jose Mas joining the venture in place of former majority partner Todd Boehly, according to multiple reports.
Four cities to contest next two MLS expansion slots
Major League Soccer (MLS) has announced the cities of Cincinnati, Detroit, Nashville and Sacramento will battle for the next two expansion slots in the North American league.