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        Apple TV+ Strikes Exclusive 10-Year Deal for Major League Soccer

   Josh Centers

   Apple has struck a major deal to [1]stream Major League Soccer
   exclusively on Apple TV+ for 10 years'from early 2023 through 2032.
   Apple TV+ will stream all games with no local broadcast blackouts. This
   is a huge deal, as most sports broadcasts, even on streaming platforms,
   'black out' games by geographic location to encourage in-person
   attendance. Game audio will be available in English and Spanish, and
   Canadian games will also be available in French.

   Sports are a key differentiator for streaming services, because it's
   live, unpredictable, and always fresh. While it's easy to subscribe to
   a service for a month, catch up on content, and then cancel, sports
   keeps viewers coming back for the next game. If Apple keeps the price
   of Apple TV+ at $4.99 per month, this will be a tremendous deal for
   soccer fans.

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