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Apple to Stream Major League Soccer as Sports Ambitions Grow
- Tech giant will launch a new streaming service for fans
- Soccer has become popular with the online media outlets
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Apple Inc. has secured the long-term rights to stream Major League Soccer, taking another step in its growing ambitions as a sports broadcaster.
Apple will begin streaming the soccer matches next year as part of a 10-year deal. Fans will be able to watch the matches through a new subscription-based MLS product available through the Apple TV app, according to a statement. Some matches will be available for free to subscribers of Apple TV+, the tech company’s general-interest streaming service.