MLS concerned after COVID-19 takes bite out of 2020 revenue
4 years ago

MLS concerned after COVID-19 takes bite out of 2020 revenue

The Hindu  

Major League Soccer suffered nearly one billion USD revenue hit compared to last year due to COVID-19 but is hopeful 2021 will bring a reprieve as it plans to launch its new season on schedule next March, Commissioner Don Garber said on Tuesday. “We are concerned about what this will look like leading into 2021 and are working at figuring out how we can manage through that,” Garber said during his annual State of the League Address ahead of Saturday's MLS Cup final between Columbus and Seattle Sounders. “I am very, very hopeful that 2021 will be a way better year than '20 because I don't think any business can sustain the kind of impact that we sustained in 2020 for two years in a row.” Garber said MLS hopes to kick off its 2021 season by early to mid-March but is exploring different models and timeframes given the uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic. we are not going to know that and have to set a schedule prior to that.” Garber also said he was concerned about where MLS's three Canadian teams will play in 2021 given the current travel restrictions in place stemming from the pandemic.

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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New York Times  

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New York Times  

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MLS commissioner Don Garber discusses expansion, Apple TV deal and more in exclusive interview

New York Times  

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2 years, 6 months ago

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New York Times  

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Out of balance: As 2021 ends, MLS continues to show that improving quality of play isn’t top priority
3 years ago

Out of balance: As 2021 ends, MLS continues to show that improving quality of play isn’t top priority

New York Times  

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Firstpost  

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Start of 2021 MLS season is being delayed two weeks
3 years, 10 months ago

Start of 2021 MLS season is being delayed two weeks

LA Times  

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4 years, 5 months ago

MLS delays launch of three expansion teams due to COVID-19

The Hindu  

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