MLS & Pluto Re-Up

By Sean McCaffery, September 24, 2020

To this day, I still do not know if Pluto is once again a planet or just a rock and Disney character, but that is for another day. 

In a release from MLS, Pluto TV is described as "the leading free streaming television service." Quite the misnomer if it is on them the lack of quality in both audio and video of recent games I have watched. Minutes have passsed with no video and I saw more of their dead screen image than those games.

There is another place for all to get programming out of MLS, since 2019 they have been partners, the content has not ben limted to just re-broadcasts, historic games, original content, Matchday Central, Extratime , MLS highlights such as MLS in 15 and more. They even have content En Espanol in this new deal, Pluto TV's Deportes Channel.

Gem Benedict, Sr. Dir. Content Dist., MLS stated "Major League Soccer's ageement with Pluto TV has provided fans new ways to experience and connect to the game, especially during a time when we are all staying apart. As we build on the momentum, we are proud to extend our relationship with Pluto TV."

Within the time of the MLS arrangement, they have seen monthly viewrs more than double from 12 million to 26.5. The library of more than 100,000 hours of programming, this allows the Pluto TV audience unfettered access to more than 20 sports channels.

Will Guman, Sr. Dir. Content Partnerships, Pluto TV added "For many, soccer is not just a game - it's a fandom unlike any other. Our MLS channel gives Pluto TV an extensive lineup of classic matches, expert analysis, highlights, talk shows and moe. We are honored to be able to continue offering this premium content to our viewers."

Now celebrating 25 years and back in home markets folowing a wildly successsful MLS is Back tourney in Orlando is a great time for this union to be renewed. The balance of the season was just announced, decision day is Nov. 8 and the MLS Cup is set for Dec. 12. Nationwide games are carreid by ESPN, FOX Sports, the Univision networks and in local markets set up by the teams.

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