So many upgrades this season, stayed tuned for at least one more as Chicago's WGN now is the carrier of the Fire games for a few years for all locally shown games. The return to Soldier Field will see 24 of the 34 MLS games shown on WGN, 18 of them in prime time, 10 are already set for national broadcast. The first game will be the away game @ the Revs. Sat. March 7 at 12:30 p.m. CT. This partnership is to supplement the one with ESPN+.
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February 20, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
This is already a great deal as Siem de Jong, with 347 games, 253 starts with 109 goals and 59 assists arrived on a free transfer. That averages to just shy of a goal or assist every other game, well over that for his starts in what thus far has been a lucky 13 years as a pro. The Dutch player is here as a DP, not if the contract is bought down by MLS Roster Cmpliance Date, Feb. 28 via TAM, he will however take an international spot. The 31 year old had 5 games 2 starts with the famous AFC Ajax this season with 3 goals, so he is still very effective.
read February 19, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
A renewable power firm has just linked up with SKC as Wise Power comes on line with them, including the newly branded Wise Power Shield Club at their home venue of Children's Mercy Park. Local offerings will include the flavors of J. Rieger & Co., Port Fonda as well as American Royal Barbeque.
Team VP of Corp. Partnerships Jon Moses stated, "We're thrilled to welcome Wise Power as one of the club's newest partners."
read February 18, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
The short term coach of FC Cincinnati is gone, last week while as he claimed singing along to a song used the "N word". Last season it is reported he made an insensitive remark on slavery. Know when to say when, know not to use the "N word", never. The team did an investigation, as did the players association. Team President Jeff Berding stated "As Major League Soccer's investigation unfolded and some themes emerged, Ron offered his resignation." This leads me to think there were other issues as well that came up. I do not know Ron, will not ask any of his players about this.
read February 18, 2020
by Sean McCaffery
Already a sponsor with MLS, they have now entered into a contract with the team in becoming their official headphone, speaker as well as earbud company with the team. Part & parcel of this deal to cover a few years will have JLab as the presenting partner of Player Arrivals & Player Playlist content. During arrivals, players will be recorded in their pregame attire and shared on the social media platforms of the team.
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