Apple TV Inks Exclusive, Global Soccer Deal With MLS

Apple TV will be the exclusive video streaming service for all live Major League Soccer matches beginning next year for viewers around the world, Apple and MLS announced Tuesday. The deal, which runs through 2032, includes MLS, Leagues Cup and select MLS Next Pro and MLS Next matches in one place -- without local broadcast blackouts or the need for a traditional pay-TV bundle, they said. Pricing, schedules and broadcast teams for the MLS streaming service -- with live and on-demand content -- will be announced in coming months, they said.