The future of MLS coverage on British TV

I see that there has been a bit of interest in one-half of a showbiz couple, local boy made good, and part-time footballer David Beckham moving to play football in the U.S.

I'm not sure if the deals have been tied up for next season, but I wouldn't be surprised to see live MSL coverage on UK television, in much the same way that Paul Gascoine's move to Lazio helped prompt Channel 4 to start showing Football Italia. And springboarded the career of the erudite and puntastic James Richardson.

Just so you know what to expect, I caught a glimpse of MLS coverage on Premier Sport over here in Greece on Saturday, in a match between Houston and New York.

I instantly started supporting Houston, since New York are part of the Red Bull franchise that swallowed up the team that used to be SV Austria Salzburg SV Casino Salzburg SV Wüstenrot Salzburg.

The most telling moment though was the infographics that went with the game.

They zoomed into Houstons's goalkeeper, and displayed his vital career stats:

Most memorable concert: Meatloaf

Who says MLS is just about show-business?

Comments

[Balonpie]

You are right Meatloaf svcks just as much as houstank dynahoes.

[jem]

Five are going to be doing a 30 minute gazzetta italia type show for the rest of the MSL season. I think it starts in a week or so.

[Graham]

The only comment I would make is that when they started showing Italian football, it was REAL football. I don't think any UK TV company will attract a large audience for the equivalent of Rochdale v Macclesfield!!!!!!!!!!