How to watch the Crew
After nearly four months, the Crew officially returns following the announcement of the MLS is Back Tournament running from July 8 through August 11!
Every Crew match will be played in a standalone window and televised across MLS partner networks. None of the tournament's 54 matches will overlap.
The Crew's group stage opponents will be revealed after the tournament draw is conducted on Thursday, June 11 at 3:30 pm ET live on MLSsoccer.com, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Full schedule details will be announced at a later date.
Similar to a FIFA World Cup, the tournament will feature a continuous schedule of matches nearly every day with matches kicking off at 9 am, 8 pm and 10:30 pm EDT.
New-look match broadcasts
In addition, as part of the tournament production strategy, the telecasts will feature unique and experimental technologies, including virtual commercial displays, new camera positions, advanced audio and fan integration elements. The tournament will also showcase unprecedented access to players and coaches.
On top of the new broadcast enhancements for the tournament, MLS is also evaluating a number of technologies that will provide fans the opportunity to express their support and creativity, including interactive elements.