MLS Making iPhone TV History, But Can’t Shake Basic Production Hiccups
Major League Soccer has announced that an upcoming match will be the first-ever televised sporting event shot entirely with iPhone cameras. Despite this innovation, production quality issues have persisted, with key moments often missed during broadcasts. Recent incidents have highlighted these shortcomings, including misinterpretations of player interactions and failure to capture significant narratives.
- ▪The LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo match will be the first to be shot entirely with iPhone cameras.
- ▪Production values for MLS matches have lagged behind other major North American sports.
- ▪A recent match featured misinterpretations of player gestures and missed important supporter interactions.
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BusinessSportsMoneyMLS Making iPhone TV History, But Can’t Shake Basic Production HiccupsByIan Nicholas Quillen,Contributor.Follow AuthorMay 22, 2026, 05:00am EDTHARRISON, NJ - AUGUST 26: Apple TV lead MLS analyst Taylor Twellman speaks prior to a game between Inter Miami CF and New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on August 26, 2023 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Howard Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images).Getty ImagesOn Thursday morning, Major League Soccer announced Saturday’s match between the LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo would be the first-ever televised sporting event shot entirely with iPhone cameras.If you’re worried this could result in key details of the game being missed on the Apple TV broadcast, you shouldn’t be: That’s already been happening far too regularly with the use of…
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