Starting in 2023, Apple TV is the exclusive streaming home for all Major League Soccer matches. This deal involves the MLS taking on almost all production duties. The Athletic reports MLS wants to send on-site announcers to commentate all games, offer multiple audio streams and other interactive elements, and use as many as 12 cameras per match.
However, the report says technical production planning for the broadcast is running behind schedule. The league is yet to sign an executive producer, for instance, and is facing many logistical challenges to pull off such an ambitious broadcast. Some corners may be cut to hit the 2023 season start deadline …
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