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MLS’ parity compared to top European soccer leagues is proving to be a weakness
The Athletic "Competitive balance is the defining quality of MLS. Nothing else — not expansion, not the exploding valuations of its franchises, not the level of play, not the amount of fan interest — does as much to set the tone of the league as the idea that every team, every season should have..." August 17
Timbers acquire Colombian D Juan David Mosquera
Sportsnaut "The Portland Timbers acquired Colombian defender Juan David Mosquera from Independiente Medellin on Wednesday. The 19-year-old is under contract through 2026 with a club option for 2027. He will occupy international and U22 Initiative slots on the roster. “Juan David..." July 27
Major League Soccer and Apple TV agree 10-year deal
The Athletic "Major League Soccer has agreed to a new broadcast agreement with Apple that multiple industry sources pegged at 10 years, $2.5 billion. The sources were granted anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the financial terms of the deal. Apple TV+ will broadcast every single..." June 14