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In the episode of Monday of the podcast of “The Cooligans” with the hosts Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros, Joe Pose by Yahoo Finance immersed himself in the implications of the multi -year agreement of Major League Soccer with Apple TV, a subject which continues to arouse the debate between fans and the initiates of the industry. Although the agreement consolidates MLS content, providing a centralized observation platform, it raises questions on its impact on the growth and accessibility of the league.
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As Pumpliano points out, the main challenge lies in the conversion of occasional viewers to paying subscribers.
“I like Apple because I can go to one place and I can see everything, right? Like, nothing makes me piss off as a baseball fan more than not finding a game,” said Poteiano “… On Apple, you know what you are going to get. You can watch the games in it. I think it's great.
“Now the problem is if you want to invite New Fans to Watch Your Sport, You have to convinc them to pay to watch that sport by buying a subsription, which is nearly impossible. And part of the reason why even the big leagues that have leveranged some of that streaming money with the nfl and the nba and the nba Through Netflix and Peacock and Other Things Like that, Most of their Rights are Still on Cable or Broadcast Channels because you are going to derive the Biggest Audience, Which Impacts Sponsorship Dollars and television advertisements by putting your games for everyone.
Christian Polyco echoed these feelings, expressing concerns about potential obstacles to accessibility and visibility.
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Hosts Polanco and Guerreros explored the potential drawbacks of the agreement, in particular its ability to attract and maintain a wider fans base. This conversation adds nuances to the discourse surrounding media offers and sports broadcasting in the digital age, forcing MLS to explore innovative solutions to extend the scope without alienating the main supporters.
The podcast segment provides a critical examination for those interested in the rights of sports media and how they shape fans in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. It offers deep information on the balance that MLS must conclude between financial growth and audience development.
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