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Wednesday, August 11, 2021NYCFC Tweaks In-Venue Show to Welcome Back Full Capacity Crowds to Yankee StadiumThe last 12 months have been a whirlwind for Major League Soccer. In this edition of SVG's On the Pitch, we speak with Steven Kocal, Senior Manager of Match Presentation for NYCFC. He discusses the working relationship that his club has with the New York Yankees, some of the challenges that come with the COVID-19 pandemic, and how home matches are being produced at Yankee Stadium.Monday, June 21, 2021Toronto FC Bridges Geographical Gap With Tag-Teamed Productions, Digital Matchday PlatformThe last 10 months have been a whirlwind for Major League Soccer. In this edition of SVG's On the Pitch, we speak with Kadeem Bandali, Specialist of Match Development & Events for Toronto FC. He breaks down his working relationship with Orlando City SC, how he's producing "home matches" at Exploria Stadium and other venues, the creative process he has with colleagues working back in Toronto, and more.Tuesday, June 15, 2021Orlando City SC Continues Relationship With USWNT, Hosts Toronto FC in Unique MLS SeasonThe last 10 months have been a whirlwind for Major League Soccer. In this edition of SVG's On the Pitch, we speak with Geena Catalano, Manager of Events & Fan Engagement for Orlando City SC. She explains how the U.S. Women's National Team's participation in the SheBelieves Cup helped prepare the team for the regular season, the in-venue elements being played at Exploria Stadium, how the team is helping productions for Toronto FC, and more.Monday, June 14, 2021Philadelphia Union Enjoy First Full Season With HDR Videoboard at Subaru ParkThe last 10 months have been a whirlwind for Major League Soccer. In this edition of SVG's On the Pitch, we speak with Carl Mandell, Senior Director of Broadcast & Entertainment for the Philadelphia Union. He discusses the full slate of productions during the COVID-riddled 2020 campaign, what it's like to finally have a full season with the first HDR videoboard in a soccer-specific venue, how his team has improved since the MLS Is Back Tournament, and more.Monday, June 14, 2021Colorado Rapids Prepare for State's Largest Fireworks Show, Ceremony for Pablo Mastroeni on July 4thThe last 10 months have been a whirlwind for Major League Soccer. In this edition of SVG's On the Pitch, we speak with Mark Witte, Director of Event Presentation for the Colorado Rapids. He breaks down the grandiose celebration on the Fourth of July, the effort behind last summer's Virtual Watch Party during the MLS Is Back Tournament, what it's like to have fans back at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, and more.Monday, June 7, 2021Atlanta United Embraces Lively Mercedes-Benz Stadium as First MLS Club to Bring Back Full CapacityThe last 10 months have been a whirlwind for Major League Soccer. In this edition of SVG's On the Pitch, we speak with Julia Chongarlides, Director and Executive Producer of Game Presentation & Stadium Productions for Atlanta United. She highlights what it was like to produce a show as the first MLS club at full capacity, some of the lessons she's learned from the NFL season with the Falcons, and more.Monday, June 7, 2021Vancouver Whitecaps In-Venue Video Team Supports From Afar as Club Plays at Rio Tinto StadiumThe last 10 months have been a whirlwind for Major League Soccer. In this edition of SVG's On the Pitch, we speak with Jeremy Benjamin, Specialist of Game Presentation, Events & Experience for Vancouver Whitecaps, a team not currently playing in their home stadium. Benjamin shares how he and his team are working with the crew at Real Salt Lake's Rio Tinto Stadium to put on a killer in-venue videoboard show while not even being in the country.Tuesday, May 25, 2021Sporting KC Focuses on Firing Up Limited-Capacity Crowd at Children’s Mercy ParkThe last 10 months have been a whirlwind for Major League Soccer. In this edition of SVG's On the Pitch, Sporting KC's Senior Manager of Match Presentation and Esports Blake McFarland and Director of Video and Stadium Production Stewart Pirani discuss how the team is incorporating new in-venue elements to entertain a limited capacity and the unique operations and production strategy at Children's Mercy Park.Monday, May 17, 2021Real Salt Lake Pulls Double Duty as Vancouver Whitecaps FC Calls Rio Tinto Stadium Temporary HomeThe last 10 months have been a whirlwind for Major League Soccer. In this edition of SVG's On the Pitch, Stacey Taggart, Director of Game Presentation for Real Salt Lake, discuss how the team is handling matches for Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the unique operations and production strategy at Rio Tinto Stadium.