(Reuters) - Major League Soccer (MLS) announced on Thursday a four-year contract with European sports broadcaster Eurosport which will see MLS games shown across the continent. "We see the recent signings of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard as further proof of the willingness of the league and its owners to invest in globally recognized names," Eurosport Group CEO Peter Hutton said in a statement. "This can only help us to grow MLS internationally." Liverpool's Gerrard will join LA Galaxy after the conclusion of this year's Premier League campaign while Lampard will link up with New York City FC.
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