Just to clarify, you can have 6 users on the account, but only 3 active streaming at once. I split YouTube TV with some family members, and we learned this the hard way we wall tried to stream the same game. The rumor I read on Reddit yesterday is that multiple teams are trying to do the same thing as LAFC. Create their own channel to host games, highlights, interviews, etc. MLS Live is supposed to be going to the ESPN+ service (or whatever that's called), so I wonder how each team having their own channel will affect the league wide service. Edit: I found the twitter source for the rumor. In re LAFC's YT deal, one tidbit I heard in Philly that now has some context: Multiple MLS teams are moving to basically set up their own digital platforms this yr - something akin to online club channels airing matches, analysis shows, shoulder programming etc.— Charles Boehm (@cboehm) January 31, 2018
the growth of the media team for RSL would make me think that is the case, too. I think that would be a cool setup to have a channel on youtube to do pre and post game stuff, weekly shows, possibly stream academy games, etc.
Yep. And it doesn't seem to have any rhyme or reason to who gets kicked off if you have more than 3. 4th person enters, one of the original 3 is booted.
Well, they were probably cyber-loitering... P.S. If this term I just made up ever catches on, I expect royalties.
Does this include watching stuff via DVR as well? I'll be honest, unless I'm watching a sport, I'm often just watching the stuff I've recorded at my own convenience. Even then, I still sometimes watch sports on delay. Even still, having 6 accounts and 3 watching things at once is better than all the other services IIRC. And outside of one of the services that is mostly only for sports streaming, it has the best overall sports package. Isn't that pretty much how it is now unless they're on national TV? I'd assume you'd still get them via MLS Live.
Eh, not 100% the same. For example, I get cRapids games on my dish package because they're on altitude or whatever network. This is a barrier that youtube is putting up that really isn't at all necessary. I get why they're doing, just don't like it
I forgot about those regional channels. I guess I'm used to not having them by now. Also since pirate streams tend to be easy enough to find in a pinch.
I'm not sure about the stuff via DVR, but I'd assume it is the same because you're still streaming the DVR shows.
Sadly I don't have a way to test it, but I'd hope since it's a prior show, it wouldn't count towards live viewers. Either way, it wouldn't be a terrible plan to get 2 other people setup with yours and split it 3 ways. ~12 per month is solid!
Looks like FC Dallas has already started down that road. They purchased from MLS the rights to stream their games locally. https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2017/03/20/Franchises/FC-Dallas.aspx
As an out of market fan without cable or satellite service, I welcome the team attempting to increase the accessibility of games.
MLS Live is no more. The service is being moved to ESPN+, or whatever they decide to name their new streaming service.
Is this for real? Because, they've been saying that would happen for several years, but it's kept not happening.
I'm assuming so because they haven't announced anything regarding pricing for MLS Live for the 2018 season.
People in N&A who have called MLS Live customer service have been told that the 2018 subscription is not yet available. They haven't been told that it won't be. I wouldn't be surprised if they migrated to the ESPN service, but it doesn't seem likely for this year.
new National training center... Sporting Kansas City coach Peter Vermes directed a group of 35 people down a passageway Monday, serving as the unofficial tour guide for a $75 million structure. On his left, he pointed toward a cryotherapy room, designed to accelerate muscle recovery. On his right, there was a hypobaric chamber, a room with adjustable altitude. After a step backward, he explained the benefits of another space with motion analysis. And on it went. Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/sporting-kc/article198537254.html#storylink=cpy
Question #1: If you say national, I'm assuming you mean USMNT, so why would a new national training center be located in Kansas City as opposed to SLC or Colorado? Question #2: If this is a national training center, why would Pete Vermes be giving the tour as opposed to someone who actually works for the USMNT?
From what I have read, SKC built it with the purpose to house the US mens and womens team along with their own Sporting organization. This was not a request from the federation. They have a separate area of locker rooms, offices and other amenities for the National teams should they choose to use it. Neither of the National Teams have signed up to use it yet, and the Federation has said that they will leave it up to the individual head coaches. KC is about as center in the country as you can get. It would be a reasonable place to have a national training center if you ignore the fact that we have players in Europe. That all being said, the national teams have basically been in LA for years now.