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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
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
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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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
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Europa League: Olympique Lyonnais to oppose Juventus (ITA) in quarterfinals on 03 and 10/04/2014

Olympique Lyonnais (Ligue 1, FRA) will play Juventus (Serie A, Italy) in the quarterfinals of the Europa League after the draw at the headquarters of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) in Nyon (SUI) on 21/03/2014.Lyon, who eliminated Vikoria Plzen (CZE) in the second round (5-3 on…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 16473
• Published on 21/03/14 at 13:54
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Champions League: the 8 remaining clubs trust 60% of places in the quarterfinals since 2009-10

The draw for the quarter-finals of the 2013-14 Champions League will take place on 21/03/2014 in Nyon (Switzerland) at the headquarters of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) at 12:00 CET. The eight teams still in competition - three Spanish (FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid)…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Authorities
• Article # 16363
• Published on 21/03/14 at 11:59
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Paris-SG: "Some players want to win the Champions League, even without the bonus" (Laurent Blanc)

"We have some players who want to win the Champions League, even without the bonus. Don't worry," said Laurent Blanc, manager of Paris Saint-Germain on 20/03/2014. This was in response to claims that each player would receive an individual bonus from Paris SG of €1m if they win the Champions…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Finance, Authorities, Marketing - Communication
• Article # 16335
• Published on 20/03/14 at 17:11
Executive committee of Football Association (FA) oppose the name change of Hull City

The executive committee of the FA (Football Association) recommended the rejection of the request by Hull City (Premier League) to change its name to Hull Tigers on 17/03/2014. This recommendation was forwarded to the council of the FA, which will make the final decision on 09/04/2014. "If the FA…
Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Ticketing, Authorities, Legal, …
• Article # 16273
• Published on 19/03/14 at 17:54