Fansided · Apr 28, 2020
MLS: Can expansion teams benefit from COVID-19 pandemic?
The global transfer market will change immeasurably due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But could it be to the benefit of expansion teams in MLS?
The COVID-19 global pandemic will change football in huge ways, many of which are not even known yet. But one of the most obvious consequences of the coronavirus and the subsequent extended postponement of games is the lack of revenue.
Teams rely on matchday income. And not just due to the ticket sales for home matches. Games help create commercial growth, bring new fans into the club, and, most crucially, provide revenue from television and streaming companies. This is vital in modern football.