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Major League Soccer develops economically

Average attendance at Major League Soccer (USA) matches has grown strongly, increasing from 16,050 spectators in 2009 to 18,542 in 2013 — an increase of 15% in five seasons. The 2014 championship, which began with a match between Seattle Sounders FC and 2013 champion Sporting Kansas City (1-0…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 17858
• Published on 21/03/14 at 19:41
Advertisers pay on average €2.3m per year to appear on shirts of MLS franchises

Shirt sponsorship deals are worth, on average, €2.3m for franchises of Major League Soccer in 2014. The highest value contract is that of Herbalife, a company specialising in food supplements, with Los Angeles Galaxy for €3.2m annually until 2022. MLS clubs negotiate their own sponsorship…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16676
• Published on 21/03/14 at 19:41
Attendance: 18,542 spectators per MLS game in 2013, an increase of 15% since 2009

The average attendance at Major League Soccer matches has increased by 15% in five years, from 16,050 spectators in 2009 to 18,542 in 2013. Seattle Sounders FC come in first in the North American franchise rankings by attendance, with an average of 44,038 spectators 2013 at CenturyLink Stadium…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums
• Article # 17715
• Published on 21/03/14 at 19:40
Tickets: attending an MLS match cost on average €32.40 in 2013

The average price of a ticket to a Major League Soccer match was €32.40 in 2013. Ticket prices increased by 41% from 2011 (when the average was €19). The increase in ticket prices is partly due to the reduced capacity of MLS stadiums, which had an average of 29,200 seats in 2014. "Stadiums are a…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums, Authorities
• Article # 17714
• Published on 21/03/14 at 19:40
Half of MLS franchises signed stadium naming contracts for 2014

Half of the Major League Soccer franchises have contracts for the naming rights of their stadiums for 2014. These are individual partnerships and do not pass through the league. The largest contract is between Los Angeles Galaxy and StubHub, a ticketing platform, for €8.5m per year for the…
Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Stadiums, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16683
• Published on 21/03/14 at 19:39
MLS franchises average 10,200 season-ticket holders for 2014

MLS franchises have, on average, 10,200 season-ticket holders for 2014. With 34,000 season-ticket holders, the Seattle Sounders franchise have the largest subscriber base in the league. That leaves a great deal of disparity with Chivas USA (Los Angeles), which have 2,500 season passes sold for…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Stadiums
• Article # 16674
• Published on 21/03/14 at 19:39
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Champions League: quarter-finalists control 32.5% of the revenue of European clubs

The cumulative turnover of the eight quarter-finalists of the Champions League 2013-14 - three Spanish (FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid), two German (Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund), two English (Chelsea FC and Manchester United) and one French (Paris Saint Germain) - amounted to…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities
• Article # 16397
• Published on 21/03/14 at 17:40
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Real-Barcelona, first match broadcast globally using Ultra HD technology (4K) on 23/03/2014

The "Clasico" between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona (29th matchday of Liga BBVA 2013-14) on 23/03/2014 will be produced and broadcast in Ultra HD format (4K) announced Mediapro on 20/03/2014. The Spanish media group said it is the first football game globally broadcast in this format. 4K is a…
Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Agencies, Clubs, Digital
• Article # 16447
• Published on 21/03/14 at 16:59
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Brazil 2014: stadium inspection postponed due to meeting regarding operational preparations in Rio

The inspection of six Brazilian stadiums held from 20 to 26/032014 was postponed until the end of April because of "several meetings regarding the 2014 World Cup" that Jérôme Valcke, Secretary General of the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), must attend in Rio de Janeiro…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 16386
• Published on 21/03/14 at 16:36
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Champions League: Paris SG to face Chelsea (ENG) in the quarterfinals, on 02 and 08/04/2014

Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1, FRA) will face Chelsea (Premier League, ENG) in the quarter-finals of the 2013-14 Champions League, following the draw made at the headquarters of UEFA (Union of European Associations Football) in Nyon (SUI) on 21/03/2014. The Parisians, who finished first in their…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 16430
• Published on 21/03/14 at 16:15