Major League Soccer (MLS)
Comment: February 2015
Kevin Roberts: More than ever, success relies on authenticity
Going Global
Frank Dunne, editor of TV Sports Markets, looks at why Major League Soccer (MLS) has joined with IMG Media to claim its stake in the global football media market.
D.C. United secures stadium breakthrough as Las Vegas MLS plans advance
D.C. United has moved a major step closer to ending its long-running search for a soccer-specific stadium after D.C. Council adopted legislation that sets out the financing and the terms through which the District and the Major League Soccer (MLS) team will build a $300m (€241.9m) facility.
Reborn in the USA
MLS (Major League Soccer) is undergoing an image makeover in an attempt to unite their fast-growing competition.
Owners of new Los Angeles MLS franchise unveiled
Los Angeles’ new Major League Soccer franchise will be owned by a consortium led by entrepreneur Henry Nguyen, film producer Peter Guber and ESPN analyst Tom Penn, and is set to make its debut in a soccer-specific stadium in 2017, the league has announced.
American Idol
Don Garber, MLS (Major League Soccer) Commissioner, spoke to Owen Evans about David Beckham, battling cancer and his plans to push soccer onto the top table of sport in the United States.
Chivas USA shuts down to make way for new LA MLS franchise
The Chivas USA Major League Soccer franchise has closed down, allowing the league to introduce a new franchise in Los Angeles.
Garber rejects Red Bull MLS withdrawal claims
Major League Soccer (MLS) commissioner Don Garber has dismissed reports that energy drinks company Red Bull could be set to walk away from ownership of its New York franchise.
MLS set to replace Chivas USA with new Los Angeles franchise – report
Major League Soccer (MLS) is poised to announce the formation of a new Los Angeles franchise that will replace the beleaguered Chivas USA team and whose investors will include Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Peter Guber and Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan, according to the Sports Illustrated website.
MLS commissioner Garber signs new deal
Don Garber has signed a new five-year extension to stay on as commissioner of Major League Soccer through to the end of 2018.
NBA’s Kings seeking to bring MLS to Sacramento – reports
The Sacramento Kings have emerged as the latest major league sports franchise to express an interest in securing a Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion team amid reports that the owners of the NBA basketball outfit will hold talks this week over acquiring USL Pro club Sacramento Republic.
Earthquakes and 49ers join forces in landmark partnership
Major League Soccer franchise San Jose Earthquakes and NFL American football team San Francisco 49ers have entered into a five-year partnership designed to promote the South Bay region as a host of elite soccer events.
Earthquakes break new ground with bitcoin initiative
Major League Soccer (MLS) team San Jose Earthquakes will become the first professional football team to accept online currency bitcoin after sealing a partnership with San Francisco company Coinbase.
US football heavyweights sign up for Leaders Sport Summit
New York City to kick off at Yankee Stadium
US football team New York City has announced Yankee Stadium will serve as its home ground when it debuts in Major League Soccer (MLS) next year.
Major League Soccer awards expansion team to Atlanta
Major League Soccer (MLS) commissioner Don Garber has announced Atlanta as the latest location to be awarded an expansion franchise for the North American football competition.
Atlanta set to land MLS expansion franchise – report
Atlanta is poised to be announced as the location of Major League Soccer’s (MLS) latest expansion franchise, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Seattle Sounders to cut business ties with NFL’s Seahawks
Major League Soccer (MLS) club Seattle Sounders and NFL American football franchise Seattle Seahawks have announced that the Sounders’ business operations will become independent from April 30.