Major League Soccer and US Soccer have announced an exclusive official data deal with sports AI and data specialist Stats Perform.
The deal sees Stats Perform become the exclusive global data partner to collect and distribute official MLS data for global betting, broadcast and media. In addition, Stats Perform will offer trusted integrity services.
Stats Perform will leverage its combination of trusted and granular sports data and advanced AI capabilities to create fan, spectator and bettor experiences for men's and women's soccer competitions in the US through Stats Perform’s RunningBall, Opta and Integrity services.
Alex Rice, chief rights officer at Stats Perform, said: “We’re delighted to announce we have been chosen as the exclusive global data partner for MLS and US Soccer.
“As a trusted partner of MLS for over 10 years and US Soccer for three years, we look forward to delivering the highest quality data to create the best experiences for fans and bettors, while continuing to support the growth of soccer in North America.”
The agreement facilitated by Soccer United Marketing, US Soccer’s partner for more than 15 years, grants Stats Perform the right to exclusively collect, analyse and distribute official ultrafast data and player data to global broadcast, media, betting and professional teams for all MLS, US Open Cup and men’s and women’s national team matches.
MLS and US Soccer will also offer an official ultrafast data feed optimised for sports betting operators from all MLS and select US national team and US Open Cup matches.
