MLS Next Pro

Real Salt Lake Taps KORE to Enhance Partnership Management & Measurement

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Mercoledì, Maggio 1, 2024

RSL was prepared to make the move to a Partnership platform that could manage the needs of a professional sports team trying to measure every element of its partnership portfolio.

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RSL was prepared to make the move to a Partnership platform that could manage the needs of a professional sports team trying to measure every element of its partnership portfolio.
Finally, the Activate platform will provide RSL asset activation management and ROI measurement for each partner.
John Kimball, President of Real Salt Lake, comments, "KORE is the clear industry leader when it comes to sports business technology and leveraging the data to drive true organizational change.
The newly formed partnership between Real Salt Lake and KORE highlights KORE's ongoing growth within the North American 'Big 5' Leagues, and specifically, Major League Soccer ("MLS").

EQS-News: STAIDIUM U.S. to demonstrate its KI-powered Streaming-Technology at a MLS NEXT PRO match

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Mercoledì, Aprile 10, 2024

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The MLS NEXT PRO regular season match will be streamed live by STAIDIUM U.S.’ fully automated and AI-based camera system as part of the MLS Innovation Lab program.

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The MLS NEXT PRO regular season match will be streamed live by STAIDIUM U.S.’ fully automated and AI-based camera system as part of the MLS Innovation Lab program.
DALLAS (March 28, 2024) – STAIDIUM U.S., a leader in using artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver automated sports streaming, has announced that it will stream the regular season match Orlando City B vs. Inter Miami II of MLS NEXT PRO.
The match will be hosted at the 2024 Generation adidas Cup, the premier international youth soccer tournament hosted by Major League Soccer and MLS NEXT.
As part of the recently-launched MLS Innovation Lab , MLS NEXT Pro will partner with STAIDIUM U.S. to trial their AI-powered and 5G-enabled camera to offer live streams and automated broadcast productions of season matches.

CONNECTICUT AWARDED MLS NEXT PRO EXPANSION TEAM

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Martedì, Gennaio 9, 2024

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BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a groundbreaking moment for the soccer fans of Connecticut, MLS NEXT Pro has awarded Connecticut Sports Group (CTSG) the fifth independent MLS NEXT Pro expansion team - Connecticut United Football Club (CT United FC). CT United FC is set to join MLS NEXT Pro, which includes 27 MLS owned clubs and four recently announced independent clubs. The team plans to play in a new waterfront soccer stadium in Connecticut's largest city, Bridgeport.

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BRIDGEPORT, Conn., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a groundbreaking moment for the soccer fans of Connecticut, MLS NEXT Pro has awarded Connecticut Sports Group (CTSG) the fifth independent MLS NEXT Pro expansion team - Connecticut United Football Club (CT United FC).
Connecticut holds the distinction of being the largest media market in the country without a sports team in MLS, NFL, NBA, MLB or NHL.
"The arrival of an MLS NEXT Pro expansion team to Connecticut will be a tremendous opportunity to foster talent, invigorate the economy, and showcase our state on the national stage," said U.S. Rep. Jim Himes.
"Bringing an MLS NEXT Pro expansion team to the state of Connecticut is a tremendous opportunity to ignite the spirit of our communities, foster local talent, and showcase our state on the national stage," said Gov.

Chicago Fire FC Kicks Off Multi-Year Partnership with Carvana as Official Online Auto Retailer and Front of Kit Sponsor

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Martedì, Dicembre 12, 2023

Chicago Fire FC and Carvana , an industry pioneer for buying and selling used vehicles online, today announced a multi-year agreement exclusively naming Carvana the Official Online Auto Retailer and the Presenting Partner of Chicago Fire FC Regular Season.

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Chicago Fire FC and Carvana , an industry pioneer for buying and selling used vehicles online, today announced a multi-year agreement exclusively naming Carvana the Official Online Auto Retailer and the Presenting Partner of Chicago Fire FC Regular Season.
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Chicago Fire FC and Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used vehicles online, today announced a multi-year agreement exclusively naming Carvana the Official Online Auto Retailer and the Presenting Partner of Chicago Fire FC Regular Season.
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“We’re very pleased to welcome Carvana to the Club as our Front of Kit Partner,” said Owner and Chairman, Chicago Fire Football Club Joe Mansueto.
"Carvana has served Illinois customers for almost a decade and this new partnership underscores our commitment to the Chicagoland area.

LG OFFERS CUSTOMERS TWO MONTHS FREE OF MLS SEASON PASS ON THE APPLE TV APP

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Venerdì, Giugno 23, 2023

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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting today, LG Smart TV owners in the United States can enjoy two free months of MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app, to watch every live Major League Soccer match, including playoffs, MLS All-Star, Leagues Cup and more on the big screen at home.1 The promotion is available to owners of all compatible 2016-2023 LG Smart TV models who sign up for the MLS Season Pass offer by July 26, 2023.2 The offer is redeemable by simply following the on-screen instructions in the LG Content Store or by clicking the MLS Season Pass advertisement banner on the LG TV home menu.

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MLS Season Pass – the unprecedented subscription service from Apple and Major League Soccer — is home to all MLS and Leagues Cup matches, and hundreds of MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT matches.
Before each MLS and Leagues Cup match, viewers can enjoy "MLS 360 Countdown," a pregame show available in English and Spanish.
New and qualified returning customers of MLS Season pass.
Offer cannot be combined with Apple One, or other free trials or offers for Apple TV+.

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER AND ADIDAS ANNOUNCE LANDMARK MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP EXTENSION

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Mercoledì, Febbraio 22, 2023

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NEW YORK , Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Soccer and adidas announced today a multi-year extension of their partnership. Under the multi-faceted agreement, adidas will continue as the official supplier for the League, its clubs and youth academies. As a founding, strategic partner of MLS, adidas remains at the core of the League's efforts to grow its business both on- and off-field in North America and beyond. To support this partnership endeavor, adidas will bolster key development efforts with MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT.

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NEW YORK , Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Soccer and adidas announced today a multi-year extension of their partnership.
To support this partnership endeavor, adidas will bolster key development efforts with MLS NEXT Pro and MLS NEXT.
The partnership with MLS is part of adidas global soccer footprint, which includes some of the most legendary clubs in Europe.
"We are very proud to be extending our partnership with Major League Soccer.

Major League Soccer Launches MLS ADVANCE to Increase Hiring and Advancement of Underrepresented Candidates Across MLS Ecosystem

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Martedì, Febbraio 21, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Soccer announced today the official unveiling of MLS ADVANCE -- a leading initiative in the league's strategy to increase inclusion and representation for underrepresented candidates for sporting positions across the MLS ecosystem and beyond.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Soccer announced today the official unveiling of MLS ADVANCE -- a leading initiative in the league's strategy to increase inclusion and representation for underrepresented candidates for sporting positions across the MLS ecosystem and beyond.
MLS ADVANCE for sporting roles is an invitation-only professional development and networking series for candidates both inside and outside the MLS ecosystem who are ready to join or lead an MLS, MLS NEXT, or MLS NEXT Pro club.
The program has already had a tangible impact, with 42 percent of candidates participating in MLS ADVANCE having received job offers in sporting positions.
Networking Events with Key Decision Makers – MLS ADVANCE for sporting roles provides underrepresented job candidates and MLS decision makers with the opportunity to network and build relationships.