The opening game of Major League Soccer's 20th season kicks off on Friday night as defending MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy host the Chicago Fire at 9 p.m. CT on UniMas (available in both English and Spanish). It's the first of 340 regular season matches in 2015 and fans can choose from a full slate each week with subscriptions to MLS LIVE and/or MLS Direct Kick.
Both options provide access to hundreds of live out-of-market, regionally televised matches which are not available on local or national TV. And for the opening two weeks, MLS Direct Kick is offering a free preview! Learn more below and visit MLSsoccer.com for full TV listings.
MLS LIVE
What is it? A high-def streaming service available in the United States, Canada and Mexico for your computer, Android phone or tablet, iPhone, iPad, Roku, Apple TV and/or Google Chromecast Media Player (one subscription works on all devices). Plus, get access to five seasons of archived MLS matches, including playoffs and MLS Cup, by using the web version.
How much does it cost? $74.99.
What about blackouts? All national TV games are blacked out until 48 hours afterward. Local broadcast blackout policies may also apply.
How do I order? Go to live.mlssoccer.com.
MLS DIRECT KICK
What is it? A cable and satellite out-of-market package available in the United States from DIRECTV and through most cable TV providers from iN DEMAND.
How much does it cost? $79.
What about blackouts? All nationally-televised matches are blacked out. Local broadcast blackout policies may also apply.
How do I order? Go to www.directv.com/sports or www.indemand.com or contact your local cable provider.
