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Basic Elements of an International Sports League
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Basic Elements of an International Sports League
Selected Sports League
Major League Soccer is selected as a sports league that is based in Canada and the United States and operates outside them. According to González, Unanue, Sánchez, Guisado & Corral (2016), the Major League Soccer remains overlooked in studies despite being an emerging soccer competition within North America. Nonetheless, the competition has become a tempting scenario for sports managers and economists based on its economic regulations, expansion strategies, fast growth, and single format. For instance, the development of soccer-specific stadiums has remained one of the essential development strategies in the sports league. This study intends to present the basic elements for a Major League Soccer as an international sports league.
Organization, Structure, and Rules of the League
Major League Soccer was established in 1994 as a condition for hosting World Cup in the United States. The establishment was partly attributed to the tournament grant which necessitated the country to begin a top-notch professional league. MLS started the play two years after its establishment. MLS started with ten clubs but have undergone rebrands because the majority of the original logos were characterized with worst design trends during the mid-1990s (Cleveland, 2017). The league is now based on a new set of rules. For instance, the game was decided by placing the ball on twenty-five-yard line giving every team the opportunity to score a touchdown.

Teams, Games, Championship, Fan Support, and Corporate Sponsorship
MLS is comprised of 23 teams where three are based in Canada whereas 20 based in the United States. The regular season for the MLS runs from March through October where every team plays 34 games (Betway, 2018). The team that has the best record is offered the supporter’s shield. The postseason incorporates twelve teams that contest in MLS Cup Playoffs from November through December to eventually culminate in the MLS Cup championship game. Soccer contains a tremendous global appeal, and MLS has experienced enhanced concern in North America particularly among the tech-savvy and young fans. AT&T has remained to be the corporate partner for MLS since 2009 (Smith, 2017). Heineken is another most current MLS corporate partner.

References
Betway. (2018). MLS: League ‘Conference’ system explained. Retrieved from https://blog.betway.com/football/mls/mls-league-conference-system-explained/
Cleveland, P. (2017). MLS for noobs part 1: Introduction to Major League Soccer – history and structure. Retrieved from https://www.dirtysouthsoccer.com/2017/12/30/16829298/mls-for-noobs-part-1-introduction-to-major-league-soccer-history-and-structure
González, C., Unanue, J., Sánchez, J., Guisado, E., & Corral, J. (2016). Evidence on soccer-specific stadiums and attendance: The Major League Soccer case, 25(1), 19-22.
Smith, C. (2017). AT&T Extends Sponsorship Agreement With Major League Soccer, U.S. National Teams. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrissmith/2017/07/20/att-extends-sponsorship-agreement-with-major-league-soccer-u-s-national-teams/#30000284201e