A few weeks ago, Audi announced that it had become the official automotive partner of Inter Miami, which meant that if you already owned a 2023 or 2024 Audi model, you could show your support for the club by purchasing themes specially designed for the MMI system.
Now, the German automaker is taking it a step further by launching custom themes for all 29 MLS clubs, allowing soccer fans to further personalize their vehicles. Of course, to take full advantage of this, you’ll need to own a 2023-2025 model year Audi, so you can match the MMI display of your interior ambient lighting.
Audi will also release a special edition 2024 All-Star Game theme, available for purchase and download. Starting at $17.99, this selection of MLS-branded themes could expand over time, according to the company. That probably depends on how many people end up buying these products.
By the way, the 2024 MLS All-Star Game is today, July 24, at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio, home of the Columbus Crew. The game will pit the MLS All-Stars against the Liga MX All-Stars, the latter representing Mexico’s top division league. The Liga MX All-Stars have played this game before (2021 and 2022), before the MLS instead opted for a friendly match against a European club for 2023.
It’s understandable why MLS has now returned to playing Liga MX All-Stars – the MLS All-Stars were destroyed last year by an English Premier League club. Arsenal FC (5-0). Major League Soccer would surely like to avoid this kind of embarrassment again. Anyway, back on topic.
What’s wrong with Audi themes?
They can represent more than just sports elements. Users can also opt for travel landscapes, animals, various shapes and even seasonal images for the festive season. You can then adjust your selection of ambient lighting available in the vehicle to automatically complete the image, provided your car is equipped with the optional LED Interior Lighting Plus package.
Since its launch earlier this year, more than 10,000 themes have been downloaded by Audi customers. All themes are available for purchase on the myAudi Marketplace on the myAudi smartphone app for a one-time fee; prices start at $12.99. It should be noted, however, that all themes are specific to the vehicle for which they are purchased and are not transferable to another user or vehicle.
Which team is the one to beat in MLS?
Obviously, Inter Miami The team looks really good this year. They currently lead the Eastern Conference with 53 points and a goal difference of 17. I also really like Columbus, coincidentally. They have played two games less than Inter Miami and yet they have the best goal difference in the league with 25.
Other teams that could make a lot of noise in the playoffs include Cincinnati, the NY Red Bulls, both LA teams (Galaxy and LAFC) and Real Salt Lake.
