The MLS and Univision Deportes will collaborate to bring fans over 20 live streamed MLS matches this season using the Facebook Live service.

On Friday, the MLS and Univision Deportes announced they would be streaming live matches on Facebook Live this season. The matches will be streamed on the Univision Deportes page, which has already broadcast Liga MX games on the social network.

In addition to the live streamed matches, there will be analysis shows streamed on the MLS Facebook page on matchdays throughout the season. Fans who frequent the page may have noticed there was one this past weekend for week one action. This coming weekend the show will air on Saturday at 4:00 p.m (EST).

The first match that will be streamed on Facebook is slated for March 18th, when Atlanta United host the Chicago Fire.

Facebook is ready to join in on sports live streaming, as Twitter made headlines in 2016 when they aired National Football League games on Thursday nights. The social network site is hopeful it can continue to expand its sport streaming on the site.

The CONCACAF Facebook page has been recently live streaming competitions such as the CONCACAF Champions League and U-2O tournament. Other clubs around the world have shown matches on the platform as well, many Premier League clubs have streamed reserve and youth matches on their pages.

Good for the league

This is a smart move by the MLS, streaming the matches on Facebook will bring plenty of exposure to the league, as it gives fans who may not normally watch the league a free chance to see what it has to offer.

There were talks of unique camera angles and interactive conversations occurring during the matches. All of this seems to be a great experiment for the league, fans could be more drawn to watch as they can comment and participate in discussions with other fans.

Hopefully, this move will allow the MLS to further expand its reach in an already crowded market in world soccer.