is MLSnet TV schedule worth having?

Discussion in 'FC Dallas' started by Dr. Foosball™, Feb 2, 2007.

  1. Dr. Foosball™

    Dr. Foosball™ New Member

    Dec 23, 2006
    Hot Springs, AR
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Hey guys, just another question from a newbie. I was thinking about paying for the internet feed for games on mlsnet this season. I was wondering how many FC Dallas games I would actually be able to get during the season since I can only attend a few this year. I know I probably can't get an exact number since I havent even seen a season schedule yet. Just curious how it was the last few years if anybody knows. Thanks
     
  2. boomersooner027

    May 13, 2004
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    Bahamas
    I would say about 75%. It's really worth having considering you can watch all the other MLS games too, which is really handy towards the end of the season. It was $20 last year, and if you're going to watch 15-20 FCD games thats just $1 a game, so it's really pretty worth it if you ask me. Being in London until June I'm definately going to get it.
     
  3. Dr. Foosball™

    Dr. Foosball™ New Member

    Dec 23, 2006
    Hot Springs, AR
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yea, I watched the last game of the season against that team from colorado that wants to be from london :). That was my only experience with it, and actually the only FCD game I have ever seen. (I hope I am not bad luck) Being that I am not in the dallas area I wont be able to watch the local broadcast so it might be my best bet.

    BTW, who is playing football on that field, I noticed the faded grid lines during the game last year, I thought it was a SSS.
     
  4. boomersooner027

    May 13, 2004
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    Bahamas
    High school football, they helped pay for the stadium, so we let them use it. It's a discussion for another thread :)

    But seriously, I think mls.tv is totally worth the $20 I paid last year, especially if you're like me and like watching other teams play. I probably watched 30-40 games on it last year so I was paying less than $1 a game.
     
  5. Dr. Foosball™

    Dr. Foosball™ New Member

    Dec 23, 2006
    Hot Springs, AR
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    cool, thanks for the input. I appreciate it, even it you are a sooner fan.
     
  6. Parrothead FC

    Parrothead FC Member

    Jun 29, 2005
    Austin, Texas
    Club:
    Austin Aztex
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I had it, and it was incredibly worth it. reliable and can be watched whenever you feel like it. if you're not going to be watching live, you have to get good at avoiding the scores as you navigate to the page, but after the second week you'll probably figure out a way. I lived in Texas last year, so I was going to the FCD games, but I enjoy watching as many good games from the rest of the league as I can. I'll get again it this year, as I'm in Japan.
     
  7. Dr. Foosball™

    Dr. Foosball™ New Member

    Dec 23, 2006
    Hot Springs, AR
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Oh sweet, you dont have to watch the games live? Thats even better, I think I am sold.
     
  8. Parrothead FC

    Parrothead FC Member

    Jun 29, 2005
    Austin, Texas
    Club:
    Austin Aztex
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    yeah that was the kicker for me. now if only there was such a system for the EPL, my life would be complete.
     
  9. Dr. Foosball™

    Dr. Foosball™ New Member

    Dec 23, 2006
    Hot Springs, AR
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That's the truth, but I will guarante you that if EPL had the same thing it wouldn't only be $20!
     
  10. 3rd Degree

    3rd Degree Member

    Feb 6, 2000
    Dallas
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It is for me. But I travel all the time, so it's the main way I get to watch FCD games.
     
  11. Parrothead FC

    Parrothead FC Member

    Jun 29, 2005
    Austin, Texas
    Club:
    Austin Aztex
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    lord, if they offered it, I would pay $500. somebody somewhere in England is missing out on the chance to get my money.
     
  12. Gandalf The Red

    Gandalf The Red BigSoccer Yellow Card

    Sep 23, 2006
    I watch the games from england, make great viewing when you come in drunk at 3pm Uk time, however I hope MLS up the bitrate and res this season, looks kinda kack on my 32" LCDTV:rolleyes:
     
  13. Dr. Foosball™

    Dr. Foosball™ New Member

    Dec 23, 2006
    Hot Springs, AR
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Now that you mention it, I do remember I couldn't watch it full screen last year because of that, didn't bother that much though, better than not watching it.
     
  14. Dr. Foosball™

    Dr. Foosball™ New Member

    Dec 23, 2006
    Hot Springs, AR
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    OK, the schedule is out. Now the question remains...is MLSnet going to offer live webcasts again? I wasn't a soccer fan at this time last year so I dont know how they operate or how early they advertise the season package. Has anybody heard anything about if it will be available this year?
     
  15. Parrothead FC

    Parrothead FC Member

    Jun 29, 2005
    Austin, Texas
    Club:
    Austin Aztex
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    they had really, really, really better. my sanity depends on it.

    last year I think it was pretty much announced right before the season started. they had offered it the previous season for free, so they weren't out to advertise that now it costed money.
     
  16. Rocket

    Rocket Member

    Aug 29, 1999
    Chicago
    Club:
    Everton FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Will "Direct Kick" be coming back this season?

    At $69, it's a much better buy than the webcast is for $20.
     
  17. Dr. Foosball™

    Dr. Foosball™ New Member

    Dec 23, 2006
    Hot Springs, AR
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    My main concern is if they will show the games on ESPN 2 on the webcast also. I'm a broke college student with no cable, i'll have to fight for a tv in the student union otherwise :(
    (or splice into my neighbors cable line) :D
     
  18. Theo

    Theo New Member

    Feb 14, 2000
    Philadelphia, PA
    No, unfortunately I don't remember them showing the ESPN2 games on the web. I think everything that was on national TV (ESPN/ESPN2/ABC) and also the HDNet games were not available on the MLSNet service.

    still, a very good value in my opinion.
     
  19. boomersooner027

    May 13, 2004
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    Bahamas
    What remains to be seen is if the games on Telefutura will be exclusive, which, IMO would be stupid as there would be no English language broadcast. Last year, none of the national broadcasts were available on mlslive.tv, so I would assume any games that are exclusively on either Telefutura, ESPN2, ABC or HDNet will not be shown live on mlslive.tv
     
  20. Dr. Foosball™

    Dr. Foosball™ New Member

    Dec 23, 2006
    Hot Springs, AR
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    And I respond: That Blows! But I understand why they would do it.
     
  21. wcharriscpa

    wcharriscpa Member

    Arsenal FC
    Dec 26, 2000
    Austin
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    They were not available on the MLS video service, but they were available via the audio service.

    (Which is probably what you meant anyway....just wanted to point it out, though.)
     
  22. Dr. Foosball™

    Dr. Foosball™ New Member

    Dec 23, 2006
    Hot Springs, AR
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I don't even like to listen to {pointy ball} football on the radio, I dont think i could keep up with the game with only audio
     
  23. wcharriscpa

    wcharriscpa Member

    Arsenal FC
    Dec 26, 2000
    Austin
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Which is probably how most people feel.

    I, on the other hand, love listening to a game on the radio. Of course, I'm often at work on the weekends, and so audio-only works great for those situations.
     
  24. Dr. Foosball™

    Dr. Foosball™ New Member

    Dec 23, 2006
    Hot Springs, AR
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I listen to a little bit of EPL on Sirius Radio before World Soccer Daily comes on everyday. Being pretty new to the game, I just can't visualize what's happening very well.
     
  25. wcharriscpa

    wcharriscpa Member

    Arsenal FC
    Dec 26, 2000
    Austin
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I listen to the same thing. Sirius is fantastic for soccer fans.

    Keep watching/listening....it'll come naturally before you know it.
     

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