MLSsoccer.Com to Offer Enhanced Online Coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup
Published on June 9, 2010 under Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release
NEW YORK (June 9, 2010) - MLSsoccer.com will provide unprecedented online coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup from South Africa and throughout North America with live scores and matchtrackers for all 64 matches, extensive news reports, expert analysis and commentary, and daily video features.
As the go-to destination for all Major League Soccer fans, the site will emphasize the League's connections to the World Cup, and use its network of beat reporters to chronicle the experiences of fans in local markets throughout the U.S. and Canada. Managing Editor Jonah Freedman and a team of journalists will provide daily coverage of the games and festivities from South Africa.
"We've made a commitment to bring MLS fans the most relevant coverage of the World Cup," says Editor in Chief Greg Lalas. "From live stats to exclusive reporting from Jonah Freedman and others to a live radio call-in show, we want to present MLS fans with a real World Cup experience and also give them a voice to celebrate, to complain, and to have their say on everything that's going on in South Africa. Because let's be honest: That's what the World Cup is all about."
Along with matchday previews and recaps, MLSsoccer.com's coverage of the World Cup will include the following:
Live scores, data and matchtrackers for all World Cup matches through Opta Sports Media.
Coverage of the World Cup scene in each of the League's 16 markets including large viewing events, pub recommendations and conversations with MLS players, coaches and front office personnel.
Video: Daily video content addressing hot topics emerging from the tournament and two news briefs per day from South Africa.
ExtraTime Radio: Two-hour daily audio cast featuring a live "call-in" option.
On-going features including:
Under African Skies -- focuses on current MLS players from Africa
World Cup Officiating -- a regular look at referees with Paul Tamberino, former World Cup referee and the U.S. Soccer Federation's Director of Referee Developement
World Cup Tactics -- breakdown of coaching with former U.S. and Kansas City Wizards head coach Bob Gansler
Spanish Language content: FutbolMLS.com will provide comprehensive coverage via the National Editorial team and freelancers, including three in South Africa, with a focus on MLS' Hispanic audience.
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