📺 TV revolution: what’s new for MLS broadcasts | OneFootball

Major League Soccer (MLS) continues to strengthen its reputation as a pioneering league in sports broadcast innovation, offering fans increasingly immersive experiences.

The North American league has announced the return of the Ref Cam and the reintroduction of the Player Spotlight for certain matches, bringing the audience closer than ever to the action.

The return of the 'Ref Cam': a field-level perspective

The "Ref Cam" will make its highly anticipated return during the match between the San Jose Earthquakes and Los Angeles Football Club on September 13. This technology, which allows viewers to see the game through the eyes of the referee, was already an innovative feature of MLS.

The league was one of the first in professional soccer to adopt this technology. In fact, the original concept debuted at the 2013 MLS All-Star Game, when referee Hilario Grajeda wore a camera during the match against AS Roma. At the time, it was a groundbreaking move that set a precedent in the sports broadcasting industry.

Player Spotlight: an exclusive look at a team

In addition to the "Ref Cam," MLS is reintroducing the "Player Spotlight," an alternative broadcast that gives fans a unique perspective. This option will feature a dedicated camera that follows Inter Miami CF exclusively throughout the entire match.

The goal is to offer a team-centered experience, allowing fans to follow every move, reaction, and key moment of their favorite players in an intimate and detailed way.

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