Episode 261

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21st Nov 2025

MLS & Apple Ending Their Deal Early... What It Really Means

In this episode (our last before Thanksgiving and our first video-supported show in a long time) we break down the surprising news behind MLS and Apple restructuring their partnership and explore what comes next for the league. We cover:

  • Why the deal is ending early
  • What Apple is signaling by removing the Season Pass paywall
  • How MLS’s move to a winter schedule changes everything
  • The realistic best-case scenario for MLS after 2029
  • The realistic worst-case scenario if the market cools

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