Apple’s MLS Streaming Shift May Alter Revenue-Share Plans

When Apple and MLS announced their 10-year streaming tie-up in 2022, there were two key financial components: a $250 million annual guarantee from Apple, plus the opportunity for MLS to get a share of additional revenue if the new Season Pass subscription product achieved a certain level of success. But starting next season, MLS Season …

MLS playoffs: San Diego rout Timbers, advance to Western semifinals

  • Amahl Pellegrino and Anders Dreyer score braces

  • San Diego to face Minnesota United in next round

Amahl Pellegrino and Anders Dreyer each scored twice and San Diego FC eased into their first-ever Western Conference semi-final appearance with a 4-0 victory over the visiting Portland Timbers to clinch their first-round series on Sunday night.

Dreyer also picked up an assist on Pellegrino’s second goal while helping top-seeded San Diego secure a home semi-final against fourth-seeded Minnesota after the November international window.

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MLS playoffs: Minnesota best Seattle in a classic as Miami rout Nashville

  • Lionel Messi scores two and assists two in 4-0 win

  • Cincinnati eliminates Columbus on late Brenner goal

Dayne St Clair scored and Andrew Thomas hit the crossbar in a penalty-kick shootout that was decided by the goalkeepers in the 11th round, and Minnesota United staged a shorthanded rally to beat the Seattle Sounders on Saturday in the rubber match of the best-of-three first-round series for the MLS Cup after a 3-3 tie in regulation

Thomas, who replaced starter Stefan Frei in the 89th minute with a shootout looming, appeared to injure a finger on a miss by Joaquín Pereyra to begin the shootout. He finished with a heavily taped hand.

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Luis Suárez is Suspended for Game 3! Are Inter Miami better or worse without him?

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Luis Suárez’s suspension for Game 3 of the MLS Playoffs against Nashville SC. Are Inter Miami better or worse off without him? Next, they welcome Chicano singer-songwriter Cuco to chat about his roots, music, and passion for soccer. Cuco shares how he became a die-hard LA Galaxy fan and explains why he supports both Club América and Chivas. Later, the hosts react to the latest USMNT roster announcement for November and the surprise call-up of Gio Reyna

MLS suspends Luis Suárez for Inter Miami playoff decider after off-ball kick

  • Suárez banned for off-ball kick in Game 2

  • Inter Miami star to miss playoff decider

  • Forward has history of violent conduct

Major League Soccer suspended Inter Miami star forward Luis Suárez for Saturday’s key playoff match against Nashville SC.

Suárez received the one-match suspension from the MLS Disciplinary Committee for an off-ball incident in Game 2 of the first-round series. Suárez kicked at Nashville defender Andy Najar in the 71st minute of the match, which Nashville won 2-1. Game 3 of the best-of-three series is Saturday.

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Sounders Tap Moelis to Sell First Major Stake Since 2009

The Seattle Sounders are seeking outside investors for the first time since the club joined MLS in 2009. The team has retained Moelis & Co. to explore a “strategic capital raise,” according to a statement shared with Sportico. More specifically, the Sounders are looking for a large minority partner that can lend capital and expertise …