Major League Soccer is aiming to implement Video Assistant Referees during the second half of the 2017 season after testing the system in the first part of the season, commissioner Don Garber said Friday. And MLS is not alone, as Garber said he was “excited to be one of the few leagues in the world […]
The following interview is part of our ongoing Expert Series that asks C-level professionals, team presidents, league executives, athletic directors and other sports influencers about their latest thoughts and insights on new technologies impacting the sports industry. Name: Marc de Grandpre Company: New York Red Bulls/Red Bull Arena Position: General Manager Marc de Grandpre currently servers as the […]
FOX Sports is taking advantage of Facebook Live streaming capabilities once again, recently debuting two new shows dubbed, Off Track and The Rec League, across the video platform. Off Track is a weekly program hosted by NASCAR Race Hub’s, Danielle Trotta and Kaitlyn Vincie that dives into intricate details of’ NASCAR driver’s experiences, families and […]
IBM announced Thursday that the company was partnering with the Los Angeles Football Club for its first MLS soccer-specific stadium partnership. The expansion LAFC will utilize IBM’s platforms and technologies to deliver a connected fan experience at the new 22,000-seat Banc of California Stadium for the 2018 season. IBM will design, procure, install and commission the converged […]
The last two weeks have been momentous in soccer’s history. Major Soccer League (MLS) has started testing video assistant referees (VARs) in live matches after it got approval from the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to try out the system. Most professional leagues in North America like National Hockey League, National Football League, National Basketball […]
