MLS drops ‘Season Pass’ paywall, with all games available on Apple TV

• Streaming service charged an additional fee

• League is in Year 3 of 10-year $2.5bn media rights deal

Apple TV subscribers will be able to watch all Major League Soccer matches without an additional subscription beginning next year.

During the first three years of MLS' 10-year, $2.5bn agreement with Apple, a stand-alone Season Pass subscription was needed to access all matches. During this season, more than 200 matches were simulcast on both MLS Season Pass and Apple TV, including the league's Sunday Night Soccer" package. Dropping the separate subscription was announced Thursday at an owners' meeting.