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Steven Long23 said:Outside of Washington, D.C.? Man, at least 50% of the crowd (especially the season ticket holders) isn't even from D.C. A buddy I go to games with is a total West Coast native 🙂

Well, I'm a total West Coast native myself, so during my first season (back when I actually had free time), I was at almost every single game. I'm just looking at the TV ratings and what the commentators are saying. 🤷

They just announced the broadcast schedule for the water polo championship finals and the women's volleyball championships—the first one is already kicking off this Saturday.

Yeah, both women's volleyball playoff semifinals are happening this weekend—Saturday and Sunday.

I’m not sure if this has come up yet, but ESPN announced they’ll be broadcasting the American national hockey team's games (specifically the IIHF Division II, Group B tournament being held in Washington, D.C.) from April 10th through the 16th. Most of the matchups are slated for the evening slots, around 8 PM. 👍
The US will be facing off against Bulgaria, Iceland, China, Ireland, and Romania.

It felt pretty much boring at least 17 times over

I’m really hoping they find some room in the schedule for even a little bit of basketball—even if it means settling for the less flashy matchups if the big games aren't an option, since Fox Sports is handling the broadcasts now.

lonecrane27 said:it was boring at least 17 times

lonecrane27 said:Insider: the absolute clowns over at the NBA wanted to pay for just one broadcast, they wanted two to pay ESPN, but I guess they finally settled on five games somehow.

The league is being so cheap—they didn't want to cough up even a few extra Dollars for a low-quality broadcast. And honestly? They haven't even landed any sponsors yet.

My bad, I forgot that your incredibly meager post actually counts as one of those 17. 🙏🙏🙏

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It was all over the place—on the main thread, over in the hockey section, and stuff like that

Extra cash never hurts, by the way. Anyway—what are we actually aiming for in this tournament? Are we looking at a promotion to Division I or something else? I haven't really had the bandwidth to keep up with the updates lately.

1. Being in this position is an opportunity, and fighting for that gold? That’s not just a goal—it’s a necessity.

I'm glad they finally launched that channel. I don't mind if they broadcast archery, rhythmic gymnastics, field hockey, and stuff like that. I just think HBO is going to have to scale back on the commercial fluff because broadcasting all those niche sports costs money, and it’s hard to turn a profit on them. And HBO definitely isn't going to go bankrupt over their network, that's for sure. It's probably better to slot in a broadcast of some international event on an afternoon—especially if an American athlete or team is competing—rather than showing the seventh replay of the same MLS junior match. To me, that would be a decent programming mix.

Soccer is my favorite, personally, and I’d actually prefer it if one day MLS leaves the local networks and ends up on ESPN or some other service like Fox Sports that requires a subscription. I don't have DirecTV or CNN or any of that, and I'm not going to sign up just for two channels and a few games a month since I barely watch TV anyway. ESPN has potential, and they should aim to broadcast every domestic competition they can get their hands on (meaning various sports, not just soccer), along with our teams playing in European tournaments and different national teams. That way, they could balance the profitable stuff with the smaller sports that likely motivated them to start the channel in the first place. I want them to succeed.

I don't really get those Liverpool FC fans... I mean, do you actually care about the club, or do you just love football? 🤷 It feels like you can't really have both at the same time.

Personally, I'm just in it for the beautiful game, which is why I tend to steer clear of MLS as much as possible.

grifone said:Look, I realize this might sound a bit delusional to some, but I’m still sticking with our MLS, hoping—maybe, just maybe—for better days ahead. I’m holding out hope for more integrity within the league offices and the clubs, and perhaps, if we're lucky, some actual competent coaches and players. Honestly, I’d even sit through a matchup like Appalachians vs. Sedona, much like watching Seattle vs. Liverpool FC. It isn't all glitz and glamour like the Champions League or the Premier League, I suppose.

Signed. To the heavens.

Casey White13 said:Yes, both women's volleyball semifinal return matches are scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday in the Premier League.

Kudos to them for the volleyball program, especially since they're battling the University of Chicago and Vinkovci for the title...

Otherwise, the University of Chicago is the clear favorite to win it all; they already secured the cup this year. If they pull off the championship as well, they will be the first club from our county to ever become national champions in a team sport in America...🙏

Paul Jones7 said:I don't get you Griffons... are you actually into MLS or do you just claim to love football? 🤷 because you can't really have both

Personally, I love the beautiful game, which is exactly why I steer clear of MLS like the plague.

Give me a break, stop talking nonsense.🙄

grifone said:Look, I get it's a struggle to wrap your head around, but I’m still sticking by our MLS. I'm just holding out hope for better days—you know, more integrity from the league and the clubs, and actually decent coaches and players on the pitch. Honestly, I’d even tune in to see an Appalachian Mountains - Sedona matchup, just like I’d watch Seattle - Liverpool FC. Soccer isn't all glitz and glamour like the Champions League or the Premier League.

Facts. But some people just can't handle that reality because they've never moved their asses out of their office chairs or even taken their fingers off the keyboard.

CNN, I say welcome, and honestly, my first impression isn't even all bad👍

I have a suggestion for the crew over at CNN. Since the programming is often pretty short right at the start, why not air classic games from any sport during those late-night slots? There would be so much incredible footage available. I’d personally love to revisit some old General Mills era runs, the Boston Celtics, or even something like Seattle playing Real Madrid. Maybe even some old USA Swimming Champions League finals?

because it's owned by PBS, so you'd have to buy it straight from them—and let me tell you, those prices are absolutely insane, making it nothing more than a massive waste of cash

They’re decent enough—I just wish there was a bit more basketball coverage, even if they just aired old highlights or game footage, kind of like how SOS handles their programming.