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World Soccer XXX: We Have Men Too!

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Slap Shot said:
Whether or not they care if the sport is aired then that's exposure.
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Is it helpful though? That’s what I doubt. This is just the mouse promoting “synergy” with their reality show and rights to a competition that they’re likely going to shed in a year or two anyway. It really does nothing for the game in this country, unless you count already rich American/Canadian owners getting slightly more money.
 
Ask the NHL if it would rather go back to Versus or be featured on ESPN.

So uh...Leeds score in the opening minute. Theatre of Dreams indeed.
 
Jimjamesak said:
Is it helpful though? That’s what I doubt. This is just the mouse promoting “synergy” with their reality show and rights to a competition that they’re likely going to shed in a year or two anyway. It really does nothing for the game in this country, unless you count already rich American/Canadian owners getting slightly more money.
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So you're saying there is nothing to be gained from airing soccer on ESPN?
 
ticapnews said:
Ask the NHL if it would rather go back to Versus or be featured on ESPN.

So uh...Leeds score in the opening minute. Theatre of Dreams indeed.
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Are we asking this question now, after years on Versus/NBC built back the attention to garner a decent contract, or in 2004 when they offered peanuts?
 
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French Rage said:
With eleven billion teams now in the WC, yeah, I think they got room for three autobids.
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The irony is that the remaining CONCACAF teams will only be fighting for three confederation specific slots (plus two will go to the intercontinental tournaments), so the CONCACAF qualifying tournament will now be awarding the least amount of direct berths since 2002.
 
Looks like we'll get the first glimpse of MLS on AppleTV as they're broadcasting a couple of preseason matches, Orlando vs New England and LA Galaxy vs Toronto.
 
Jimjamesak said:
Looks like we'll get the first glimpse of MLS on AppleTV as they're broadcasting a couple of preseason matches, Orlando vs New England and LA Galaxy vs Toronto.
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Picture quality is miles ahead of what was on ESPN and Fox. Graphics are very minimalist and clean.

Looks like it's available for free too.
 
It’s behind the paywall of an Athletic article but MLS’ Playoff format looks to be changing.

Top 9 teams in each conference

8 v 9 in a one game playoff, winner plays 1 seed

First round will be best of 3 matches, all games have to have a winner (meaning OT and kicks)

1 v Wild Card winner, 2 v 7, 3 v 6, 4 v 5.

Conference Semifinals, Finals and MLS Cup will all be one game playoffs
 
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