Major League Soccer kicks off its 31st season this Saturday with the MLS is Back weekend on Apple TV. All 30 teams will take the pitch. Apple TV subscribers in more than 100 countries and regions can enjoy access to every MLS match with no blackouts.
Fans will also be able to get in-depth coverage and analysis, exclusive content, and matches outside of the regular season — including the annual Leagues Cup tournament, Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup, MLS All-Star Game, and the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.
All 30 clubs will take the pitch for this opening weekend, with 13 of the 15 season openers scheduled for Saturday. The Walmart Saturday Showdown debuts this weekend, with a matchup of global soccer icons as MLS MVP Lionel Messi and the reigning MLS Cup champion Inter Miami CF face off against Son Heung-Min and LAFC. The first Sunday Night Soccer match of the season will feature the LA Galaxy and New York City FC.
“All eyes are on North America this year as the MLS season kicks off this week and the World Cup approaches,” said Thomas Müller, Vancouver Whitecaps FC attacking midfielder and 2014 FIFA World Cup champion. “After joining Whitecaps FC last August, I’m excited to begin my first full season in MLS, help the team build on what we started, and give fans everywhere the chance to follow our journey on Apple TV. It’s a great opportunity for our club and the league to shine in such an important year for the sport.”
The complete regular-season schedule can be found at mlssoccer.com.
