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There may be no two players who are more closely associated with "San Jose professional sports" than Patrick Marleau and Chris Wondolowski.It's fitting, then, that the two will head into the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame together.Marleau and Wondolowski will be half of the four-person Class of 2023, the San Jose Sports Authority announced on Monday.

ST. LOUIS - Bradley Carnell knows full well how fickle an MLS soccer season can be.The St. Louis City SC coach has seen his share of Major League Soccer as a coach with the New York Red Bulls to know there will be plenty plenty of downs to go with the ups.So far, the ups outnumber the downs considerably following St. Louis City's 3-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes Saturday night in front of a sellout crowd on a frigid night at CityPark soccer stadium.

The LA Galaxy has fired president Chris Klein amid a turbulent season that has seen fan protests and the team languishing at the bottom of the Western Conference.Klein was in his 11th season with the Galaxy but his continued presence had been a source of fan unrest throughout much of this season.The former Galaxy player and U.S. international sent an email to supporters last month stating that he would step down if the team failed to make the MLS playoffs this season.

Premier League leaders Arsenal will provide the opposition for the Major League Soccer ( MLS) All-Stars who will be managed by D.C. United head coach Wayne Rooney at the midseason showcase in July, MLS said on Tuesday.It will mark the second appearance in the All-Star game for Arsenal, who could arrive at Washington, D.C.'s Audi Field for the July 19 match as newly crowned Premier League champions.

Bayern Munich have just started a partnership with Major League Soccer club LAFC through the Munich-based venture that they jointly own (Red&Gold Football).Bayern's bosses (CEO Oliver Kahn and sporting director Hasan "Brazzo" Salihamidžić) and their LAFC counterparts (Co-President and General Manager John Thorrington and Co-President and Chief Business Officer Larry Freedman) react to this huge announcement; let's see what they have to say:
(Quotes are from Bayern's official website)
Oliver Kahn:

"FC Bayern will expand its youth development with the Los Angeles Football Club.

Major League Soccer will keep on pushing the sport's international rules-makers to allow a trial of temporary substitutes for players suspected of concussions.The International Football Association Board, which decides rules, said Saturday that it will continue with trials of permanent substitutions for players suspected of head injuries.

In the wake of the Soccer Mom Scandal that continues to be a major source of embarrassment, this was a victory U.S. Soccer desperately needed.Alejandro Zendejas was in camp with the men's national team this week in Los Angeles.Zendejas, 24, is a star.If he is not one of the best players in North America, he is certainly one of the most famous, a signature player on one of Mexico's signature teams, Club América.

Morning Sports Update The prediction runs counter to New England's current odds.The Revolution secured a 3-3 draw away at Atlanta United on Wednesday, with Carles Gil putting New England into an early lead with the second fastest goal in club history.New England will play again on Saturday at Yankee Stadium against New York City FC (kickoff at 3:30 p.m.)
The Red Sox lost to the Reds 5-4, as Cincinnati won its first series at Fenway Park since the 1975 World Series.

DOHA, Qatar  Yerba mate is not, to be fair, for everyone.A strong and often bitter herbal infusion brewed hot or cold from the leaves of a plant native to South America, yerba mate is popular in Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil and Argentina.Some of the best soccer players in the world hail from that region and swear by it, and they have spread it around the world through their club teams.

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said he told club president Joan Laporta that he would like to have Lionel Messi back next season and said he speaks to his former teammate regularly about a possible return to the team.Messi, 35, left Barca two years ago at the end of his contract, but he will be available as a free agent this summer when his deal with Paris Saint-Germain expires.

LA Galaxy president Chris Klein was suspended and the team fined $1 million by Major League Soccer on Friday for undisclosed payments involving Argentine winger Cristian Pavon in 2019.MLS stripped the team of $1 million in future general allocation money and said the Galaxy will not be allowed to acquire players coming to MLS internationally during next summer's transfer window.

(Image credit: Roy K. Miller/ISI Photos/Getty Images) Arsenal are set to land Uruguayan winger Facundo Torres from Orlando City.That's according to reports that claim the Gunners, who are in the market for another winger, are set to sign yet another MLS player following two recent captures.In January, Austin Trusty joined from Colorado Rapids, staying on loan in the US before going to Birmingham City on loan this season, while over the summer, national team No.1 Matt Turner was signed.

Apple added a multiview feature today for watching live sports on the Apple TV 4K.You can now watch up to four live streams of Major League Soccer matches, Friday Night Baseball games and the studio shows MLS 360 and MLB Big Inning.Previously, multiview options for Apple's set-top box were limited to third-party services like FuboTV, YouTube TV and March Madness streams.

A day after a brawl broke out among fans in the stands during a Canadian Championship game between Toronto FC and CF Montreal, the Montreal club announced that it will close the visitors' fan section at Saputo Stadium for Saturday's matchup between the two teams.The fight, which was captured in a video that circulated on social media, happened during Tuesday's game at BMO Field in Toronto.

CF Montreal have extended their winning streak to three games in Major League Soccer and four in all competitions, beating visiting Orlando City SC 2-0 at Stade Saputo on Saturday night.An own goal from Robin Jansson gave Montreal (4-0-6) the lead before a goal from Romell Quioto put the game to bed, handing Orlando (4-2-4-) their fourth loss of the season.

Sergio Busquets will leave Barcelona when his contract expires this summer, the club announced on Wednesday, bringing to an end a spell that has seen him win eight LaLiga titles and three Champions Leagues.Busquets, 34, had an offer to extend his stay at Spotify Camp Nou, with Barca coach Xavi Hernandez expressing his desire for the club captain to remain at the club.

U.S. women's coach Vlatko Andonovski earned 27% as much as Gregg Berhalter in the year ended last March 31, down slightly from 28% in the previous year.Andonovski earned $446,495, according to the U.S. Soccer Federation's tax filing released Monday, including $50,000 in bonuses for the Americans' third-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics.

Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin brushed off suggestions he needs to test himself in Europe by stating that Major League Soccer could become the "top league in the world" by 2026.Curtin was speaking to ESPN's Herculez Gomez ahead of Saturday's MLS Cup final, where his team will take on host LAFC at Los Angeles' Banc of California Stadium, when he was asked about whether he hopes to one day coach at a higher level.

"It is a brain gym," explains Konstantin Sonkin, whose work initially helping stroke victims and patients with cerebral palsy is now benefitting elite footballers.Neuroscientist Sonkin is the founder of i-BrainTech, which provides clubs and athletes with a method of improving their concentration and accuracy without the risk of physical injury.

John Brooks has been replaced as the VAR operator for Liverpool's game against Everton on Monday and Arsenal's game with Manchester City on Wednesday.Brooks made a mistake when he was in charge of VAR for Brighton's 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on Saturday.Brighton had a goal disallowed for offside after the VAR guidelines were wrongly drawn.

The game's lawmakers have rejected a temporary concussion substitute trial in the Premier League and two other competitions next season, a move which has been criticised by players' unions, leagues and campaigners.Here, the PA news agency looks at the key issues.What's the background to this? World players' union FIFPRO has been calling for a trial of temporary concussion substitutes for the best part of a decade.

Premier League video assistant referees have made six incorrect interventions this season - and also missed another six incidents when they should have stepped in.A five-person independent panel was introduced this season to conduct a weekly review of Key Match Incidents (KMI) for all top-flight games.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta wants UEFA to get on board with a European Super League because football "needs it" to stop Premier League clubs from running away from the rest.Barca, Real Madrid and Juventus remain standing from the 12 founder members of the Super League project in their pursuit of a new competition for Europe's top clubs.

A pple is best known for being a computer manufacturer.It's also a mobile and a media company.But, other than its smash-hit Ted Lasso TV series, it really isn't seen as a sports entertainment brand.That's why it's hard to believe it reportedly plans to spend billions on acquiring Manchester United.But there are some ways such a deal could make sense.

Sporting Kansas City's season has not started the way that the club or its fans had hoped.Sporting is winless in its first five matches and has just two goals to show for the second-most shots - and shots on target - in Major League Soccer.Concerns are mounting that this start feels all too similar to the beginning of the 2022 season, when Sporting started 2-5-0 and finished 7-16-11, missing the playoffs.

Hot ticket alert: The annual MLS All-Star match will happen at DC's Audi Field on Wednesday, July 19.The American team, made up of top players from throughout Major League Soccer, will face off against English club Arsenal F.C.. Wayne Rooney will coach the roster of American League players.In 2021 and 2022, the MLS All-Stars played and won against LIGA MX All-Stars, players from the top professional league in Mexico.

TikTok has signed a new, multi-year partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS), which will see MLS share exclusive content and in-app programming, while also incorporating in-stadium activations and TikTok sponsorship of various MLS events and tournaments."As an 'Official Partner' of MLS, TikTok will be integrated into every MLS game throughout the season through various in-stadium branding, TikTok & MLS content across stadium videoboards, and more.

Major League Soccer has announced a new, expanded playoff format that will see nine teams from each conference qualify for the postseason, with the addition of a "wild card" round and a best-of-three series in round 1.The new format will take effect for the 2023 season, which begins on Saturday.

Austin FC Since making his Austin FC debut, Driussi has scored 30 goals and tallied 12 assists.Published: 4:16 PM CST February 14, 2023 Updated: 6:27 PM CST February 14, 2023 AUSTIN, Texas Austin FC has agreed to a new multi-year contract with midfielder and Designated Player Sebastian Driussi.The new deal includes three guaranteed years through the end of the 2025 season, with an option for the 2026 season.

Feb 22, 2023 Can the Red Bulls reach the Playoffs again?/ Image: Matthew Burt.The New York Red Bulls enter the 2023 season looking to maintain their incredible MLS Cup Playoffs record.Mastering the regular season like no other, RBNY have reached the Playoffs in each of their last 13 attempts, winning three Supporters' Shield titles during that time - though they've never progressed further than the Conference Final.

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Jeff CarlisleU.S. soccer correspondent

CloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.Major League Soccer released its regular season schedule on Tuesday, revealing the full slate of games for opening day on Feb. 25, and setting the date for Decision Day on Oct. 21.

Thierry Henry has turned down the chance to coach the France women's national team following the dismissal of Corrine Diacre last week, French federation (FFF) committee member Jean-Michel Aulas has said.Henry, who is second on the France men's team all-time scoring list with 51 goals, was most recently an assistant coach with Belgium before departing along with manager Roberto Martinez at the end of the 2022 World Cup.
- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) "I personally asked [Henry] the question, but the response was not positive," Aulas told Le Figaro.

The calendar may still read 2022, but it won't stay that way for long.With the new year waiting to be rung in, Major League Soccer has announced its full 2023 schedule.There will be plenty of highlights throughout the season, but Opening Day will have no shortage of headlines, with MLS Cup champions LAFC taking on the LA Galaxy in an early-season El Trafico at the Rose Bowl.

Sinclair Broadcast Group's big bet on regional professional sports veered into Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday as the company's unit that broadcasts local games filed for Chapter 11 protection.The company is seeking to restructure the more than $8 billion in debt it incurred from its 2019 purchase of regional cable channels.

Apple has made a notable hire that could signal its intent to move into ads on Apple TV Plus.The company has hired advertising exec Lauren Fry to "to help build a video advertising business for its Apple TV Plus streaming service," according to The Information.Apple has been turning more to ads to help grow its revenues; it added new ad placements in the App Store last year and reportedly wants to bring ads to apps like Maps, Books, and Podcasts, so it's not surprising that it's looking at ads for TV Plus as well.

"Putting ads within sports broadcasts is likely just the beginning for Apple."From Sahil Patel's " Apple Hires Ad Executive for Apple TV+, a Sign of Apple's Video Ad Ambitions" ($) posted Friday by The Information:
Apple has hired Lauren Fry, a TV and digital video advertising executive, to help build a video advertising business for its Apple TV+ streaming service, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter.

You might someday see this message on Apple TV+.Photo: Apple/Cult of Mac Apple reportedly hired someone to grow the advertising business on its streaming video service.This is likely for ads shown during sporting events.But it also raises the possibility that Apple TV+ might get an ad-supported tier some day.

Apple TV Plus currently costs $6.99/month, but Apple might be working on a cheaper tier that will include ads.A new report claims Apple is looking for an ad sales executive for its TV Plus platform.The position would cover Apple's growing digital content offerings.In addition to Apple TV Plus, Apple will also offer customers access to live sports, including Major League Soccer and MLB Friday Night Baseball.

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 by Jonathan Lee
The Zoning and Platting Commission recommended approval of a zoning change last Tuesday that would allow Austin FC to charge admission to games for its minor league affiliate, Austin FC II.The request would change the zoning at St. David's Performance Center, where Austin FC II will play when it debuts in the MLS NEXT Pro league this year.

5:00 PM GMT Austin FC finished second in the West during their second MLS season./ Image: Matthew Burt.Austin FC head into the 2023 MLS season with expectations through the roof.After laying the foundations in their expansion year, the Verde and Black enjoyed more success than they could have dreamed of last campaign, finishing second in the Western Conference and making it through two rounds of the MLS Cup Playoffs.

Friday, December 23, 2022 by Andrea Guzman
On a Thursday afternoon in mid-December, District 3 City Council Member Pio Renteria is packing up his office.Council had its last meeting for the year the week before and now he's clearing out the space for his successor."I have so many certificates and all the stuff that I've accumulated over the years," Renteria said.

Major League Soccer 3:45 PM GMT Gyasi Zardes joins Austin FC. / Emilee Chinn/GettyImages Gyasi Zardes is headed to Austin FC.The team picked Zardes up from the free-agent market, signing him to a long-term deal through the 2025 Major League Soccer season with an option for 2026.We'd like to extend a warm welcome to Gyasi and his family to Austin, and we're excited to add a player and person of his quality to our roster, Austin sporting director Claudio Reyna said in a release.

Major League Soccer 7:00 PM GMT Austin FC sign Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez./ Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Austin FC have signed forward Alfonso Ocampo-Chavez, after claiming him from the Major League Soccer End-of-Year Waivers list.He now joins Austin through the 2023 season ,with club options for 2024 and 2025.

Let's go back in time to the long-ago period of fifteen years ago.Nobody knew what "streaming" was, but this company called Netflix was about to start.Fast forward to today and "regular" tv seems to be becoming a thing of the past.Cable is going out of style, just like bell-bottom jeans, pet rocks, and the "trap" defensive style of hockey.

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Apple's rolling out Business Connect, a new tool that lets companies add more information to their listings across Apple's services, including photos, hours, and special promotions.Apple will soon start displaying more detailed and accurate business listings, all thanks to the company's new Business Connect tool.

Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets has announced his retirement from international football after his country's World Cup exit at the hands of Morocco in the round of 16.Busquets, 34, was the only remaining survivor of the Spain side that won the World Cup in South Africa in 2010 and he had spoken of his desire to become the first Spaniard to win the competition twice.

Major League Soccer 10:55 PM GMT Australia's Milos Degenek / Mohamed Farag/GettyImages Australia have announced their final 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Columbus Crew defender Milos Degenek among those called-up by Graham Arnold.The Socceroos were drawn into Group D where they will begin their competition on November 22 against defending champions France.

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke begins his preparations for a new campaign with some fresh twists added to familiar problems.The Scots travel to Diyarbakir to face Turkey on 16 November in what is their only warm-up friendly before plunging into a tough Euro 2024 qualifying group involving Spain, Norway, Cyprus and Georgia.

Via Business Insider, Apple is currently looking for an ad sales executive focused on TV content.Apple's involvement in video advertising is already set to expand with the company's growing live sports deals, like Major League Soccer (beginning next month) and MLB Friday Night Baseball.Moreover, there's ongoing speculation that Apple is planning to launch an ads tier of Apple TV+ as soon as this year, which the new ad exec would oversee.

In a new report on Apple's ad business, The Information cites an insider source regarding Apple's ambitions for advertising.They are cited as saying that Apple is not seeking to add significantly more ads on the iPhone, and is satisfied with the current revenue growth.This conflicts slightly with recent reports from Bloomberg that suggest Apple is targeting to 3x revenue from its ad business.

OAKLAND  With a raucous and devoted fanbase, a professional soccer team known as the Roots has emerged as a new sports phenomenon in Oakland and a rare source of pride in a city that could be on the brink of losing its last major sports franchise.Now, amid the afterglow of what's being called the World Cup's greatest final, the team is looking to put down more solid roots in Oakland.

In today's ExchangeWire digest: YouTube close to NFL streaming deal; Tremor reportedly exploring sale; and US lawmakers plan to curb TikTok.YouTube to take NFL screening rights?The National Football League is close to agreeing a deal with Google's YouTube exclusive rights to NFL's Sunday Ticket subscription-only package, according to the WSJ.

Here's today's AdExchanger.comnews round-up... Want it by email?Sign up The New Net here.Netflix has ads.Makes sense, since certain programs can't include ads due to licensing restrictions.You can see some of those shows and movies on the ad-supported content slate - but you can't watch them.They're marked with a red padlock that prompts users to upgrade their plan.

Major League Soccer 9:30 PM GMT Austin FC sign goalkeeper Brad Stuver to contract extension./ Bill Barrett/ISI Photos/GettyImages Austin FC has signed goalkeeper Brad Stuver to a new contract, keeping him at the club through the 2025 Major League Soccer season with an additional option for 2026.Stuver joined the expansion side ahead of their 2021 MLS debut, arriving via free agency after previous stints with New York City FC and the Columbus Crew.

Female refs and 26-man squads among the firsts at the FIFA World Cup taking place in Qatar.The men's 2022 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching.Kickoff in the opening match takes place on November 20, almost 12 years since the day Qatar was awarded hosting rights for the tournament.The event will feature 32 teams and attract more than 1.2 million visitors to Qatar, which will become the first country in the Middle East to host football's biggest tournament.

Major League Soccer 12:00 PM GMT Gallagher has become a key player for Austin FC. / Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Austin FC have signed defender Jon Gallagher to a new long-term contract extension, the club announced Thursday.Gallagher's new deal keeps him at Q2 Stadium through the 2026 MLS season, with Austin FC holding the option for a further year beyond that.

Los Angeles is the city of champions.Teams that represent this town with pride have shown that throughout the decades.And on Saturday, the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) of Major League Soccer were crowned champions of their league.The club defeated Philadephia Union, 3-0 in penalties at the Banc of California Stadium.

Golf widow here again.My seasonal widowhood has come to the end of the road.It's the last weekend of the golf season here in this bit of the Midwest.The final round is underway now.Hereforth the not-so-retired retiree will be home until golf's pre-season begins next April.Or until firearm deer season begins on November 15.

Austin FC Driussi was named an MLS All-Star, MVP finalist and two-time Player of the Month during the regular season.Published: 4:24 PM CDT November 2, 2022 Updated: 4:24 PM CDT November 2, 2022 AUSTIN, Texas  Austin FC midfielder and Designated Player Sebastian Driussi has been named to the 2022 Major League Soccer Best XI.

Major League Soccer 12:00 PM GMT+1 The top two in the West lock horns./ Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Supporters' Shield winners LAFC host Austin FC in Sunday's Western Conference Final with a place at MLS Cup on the line.The Black and Gold enjoyed a stellar regular season, finishing top overall with 67 points and 21 wins from 34 games, carrying that form into the Playoffs with a dramatic 3-2 victory against arch-rivals the LA Galaxy in the previous round.