MLS Soccer Sunday

In the universe of MLS Soccer Sunday, there are endless aspects to explore, understand and discuss. From its origins to its implications in today's society, MLS Soccer Sunday has become a central topic of debate and reflection in different areas. Its impact on culture, politics, economy and technology makes it an undisputed protagonist on the global stage. Throughout history, the MLS Soccer Sunday has evolved and generated great changes and challenges, and continues to be the subject of study and interest for experts and hobbyists alike. In this article, we will explore some of the most relevant facets of MLS Soccer Sunday and its influence on the contemporary world.

MLS Soccer Sunday
Presented bySee below
Country of originUnited States
Production
Running time2.0–2.5 hours per match
Original release
NetworkESPN, ESPN2, ABC, ESPN Radio, Fox, FS1, SiriusXM (English)
ESPN Deportes and Fox Deportes (Spanish)
ReleaseMarch 8, 2015 (2015-03-08)
Related
Viernes de Fútbol

MLS Soccer Sunday is a presentation of Major League Soccer produced independently by ESPN and Fox Sports. Sunday afternoons are primarily aired on ABC and Fox while Sunday evenings primarily on ESPN, ESPN2, and Fox Sports 1. Spanish-language simulcasts are broadcast on ESPN Deportes and Fox Deportes.

As part of the current broadcast agreement between Major League Soccer and its network partners,[1] ESPN Networks and Fox Sports each contracted to broadcast 34 weekly matches in an assigned broadcast window. In addition to the weekly broadcast window, each broadcast group gained the right to transmit their broadcasts on their respective digital broadcast service.[1]

Additionally, ESPN Networks was granted the right to develop an over-the-top content (OTT) service consisting of all out-of-market broadcasts of any MLS match not part of the MLS Soccer Sunday broadcasts nor those of Viernes de Fútbol, the Friday evening presentation of MLS on the networks of Univision.[1] Although the service was intended to begin with the 2015 MLS season in the first year of the new agreement, ESPN decided it could not logistically offer the service that year and MLS continued to offer its MLS Live digital service as it had previous seasons.[2]

On ESPN/ABC

MLS Soccer Sunday is telecast primarily on ESPN or ESPN2 in the 5 p.m. Eastern Time Zone broadcast window or ABC at 3 p.m. ET. Most matches are simulcast live on ESPN Deportes.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21] The first broadcast on March 8, 2015, was the home opener of Orlando City SC and fellow expansion side New York City FC. The match, which ended in a 1–1 tie, was broadcast from the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida before a crowd of 62,510 spectators.[22][23][24][25]

English-language and Spanish-language feeds are carried on ESPN3.[1]

On Fox Sports

MLS Soccer Sunday is telecast primarily on FS1 and Fox Deportes in the 7 p.m. Eastern Time Zone broadcast window or Fox at 3 p.m. ET.[1][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33] The first broadcast on March 8, 2015, was the first match of a doubleheader featuring Sporting Kansas City and the New York Red Bulls[26][34] followed by Seattle Sounders FC and New England Revolution.[35]

See also

References

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