Major League Soccer shocked the North American sports landscape in June 2022 when it announced a 10-year $2.5 billion broadcast rights deal with Apple. News of the deal was met with excitement from many longtime fans. For one, Apple promised to broadcast every MLS match, making it possible for Portland Timbers fans to see every minute of the 2023 season and beyond without blackout restrictions.
There was a time when MLS struggled to get matches on broadcast television. It was a time when supporters were lucky to see one match a week on ESPN. If you were a fan of the American soccer league but didn’t live
→ Continue reading at Oregon Sports News