About Us

Music-Performance Sports League, LLC (MPSL) is the governing body responsible for the administration, development, and promotion of the sport called "Music-Performance Sports" (MPS). MPSL sets the rules and regulations for the Song vs Song Sports League (SvS).

As the pioneer of this new competitive field, MPSL oversees league operations, player development, franchises, and scouting programs, creating a clear pathway for independent artists to build real careers. Blending the traditions of professional sports with the culture of independent music, MPSL is establishing the foundation of a new industry and shaping the future of sports entertainment.

Proud members of the Hampton Roads business community.

JUAN A. THOMPSON

THE MAN BEHIND THE SPORT

Juan A. Thompson is the Founder and CEO of Music-Performance Sports League, LLC, and Commissioner of the Song vs Song Sports League (SvS). With 30 years of experience in the music industry, he has worked with recording artists and businesses in business development, consulting, production, song development, marketing, management, and artist development.

For more than a decade, Juan has been building Music-Performance Sports, also known as Music-Sports, where original songs compete within the structure of a sports league. In 2015, he staged his first Music-Sports event in Virginia Beach, bringing together eight artists for a series of head-to-head games. Although he lacked the funding and resources to pursue his vision at scale, he was determined to build the industry he imagined. Failure was not an option. Using his own money, he continued hosting local games, refining the sport, and developing its league structure.

In 2021, Juan created the Song vs Song Sports League, an online version of Music-Sports centered on song competition. Since then, he has been developing SvS into a national league, beginning with its first franchise, the Seven Cities Series in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Driven by his vision to build the “NFL of music competition,” Juan hopes to establish Music-Performance Sports as a global sport and, ultimately, pursue its inclusion in the Olympic Games. His love for music and, above all, the artists who create it fuels his goal of giving independent artists more resources to gain fans, earn money, and pursue lasting business opportunities.