Major League Soccer’s Direct Kick package, providing fans with the opportunity to watch more than 100 games, will return and be available from the two direct-broadcast satellite providers and In Demand Networks.
Starting April 7, DirecTV and EchoStar Communications’ Dish Network, along with digital-cable provider In Demand, will once again each present MLS regional telecasts. The residential price is $79 on any of the three platforms, while commercial establishments can purchase the package for a flat rate of $100.
MLS Direct Kick will include regional broadcasts of MLS regular-season and select MLS Cup Playoff games, including pregame and postgame shows (when available).
All 195 games of the 2007 regular season, the 2007 Sierra Mist MLS All-Star Game, playoffs and MLS Cup 2007 will be available between the following outlets: the MLS Direct Kick package and national broadcast partners ABC, ESPN2, Fox Soccer Channel, Fox Sports en Español, HDNet and Univision networks TeleFutura and Galavisión. The league's full schedule, including television broadcasts, is available at MLSnet.com.
All 13 MLS teams, including new expansion team Toronto FC, and star players such as Landon Donovan, Freddy Adu and Christian Gómez will be showcased on the Direct Kick package.
MLS collaborated with all three providers to offer two separate free-preview periods for the MLS Direct Kick package: one on opening day, April 7, and the other July 1-4.
