Streaming changed how US Hispanics follow fútbol
A_decade_ago,_many_Latino_fans_depended_on_one_or_two_TV_channels_to_watch_their_favorite_leagues. Today,_a_smartphone_and_a_few_apps_can_open_the_door_to_matches_from_all_over_the_world.
The_downside:_subscriptions_can_be_expensive_and_fragmented. Finding_the_right_platform_for_each_league_is_almost_a_full-time_job.
The_upside:_fans_can_watch_Liga_MX,_MLS,_CONMEBOL_qualifiers,_European_competitions_and_women's_fútbol_all_in_the_same_weekend.
Younger_fans_often_share_passwords_or_watch_together,_turning_streaming_into_a_social_activity.
As_platforms_compete_for_rights,_US_Hispanics_will_remain_one_of_the_most_important_and_passionate_audiences_in_the_market.
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