The Seattle Sounders are the latest MLS team to work with DeskSite, a digital media company that helps teams manage their video content. With this partnership, they launched the Sounders FC DeskSite, a new video app that will deliver fans quality, high definition video content on-demand for free.
The DeskSite is a digital fan center for HD video, web content, and social conversation that is designed to support fans’ growing utilization of online video.
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“As an organization, we are always looking to provide quality content to our fans in as many ways as possible,” said Sounders FC Vice President of Business Development Brian Jones. “DeskSite provides a new and convenient way for people to access that content and stay connected with the team.”
Videos are automatically downloaded and stored to the users’ devices, which then will allow fans to view offline content without an Internet connection. What makes DeskSite unique is the immediate video playback that frees the fans from the buffering and freezing associated with streaming video on a website.
The Sounders are getting familiar with the new technological wave, as this isn’t their first rodeo. Previously, Kitman Labs teamed up with the Sounders to help their team with injury management. Also, the Sounders have been known for using advanced instruments to track player heart rate and performance level. Overall, the Sounders tech-savvy organization has them in a great position to be successful on and off the field, and teams around the league should start taking notice.