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The Battery kicks off USL's new TV deal with FOX Soccer Channel this Friday at Blackbaud Stadium
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4/16/2007 11:25:14 AM
Charleston Battery live on FOX Soccer Channel this Friday Night - first game of new three year deal between USL and FOX Soccer Channel
Charleston, SC. United Soccer Leagues and Fox Soccer Channel announced that Fox Soccer Channel has acquired the exclusive English-language television rights to select Friday night USL First Division matches and all USL League Championship games, a projected 27-game schedule annually, through the 2009 season. The deal also includes the broadband and mobile rights for USL on FSC matches. The Charleston Battery will kick off the new TV deal this Friday versus the Minnesota Thunder at Blackbaud Stadium; kick off is set for 8 PM.
In addition to this Friday’s game the Battery and Blackbaud Stadium will be featured twice more on FOX Soccer Channel. The Battery’s game versus the Atlanta Silverbacks (June 22) and the season finale versus the Puerto Rico Islanders (September 7) will also be broadcast live on national TV.
“We are excited to announce the continuation of our presence on Fox Soccer Channel,” said USL Executive Vice President and COO Tim Holt. “Fox Soccer Channel has become the destination for soccer viewing in North America over the past few years and it is only natural that it is home to our weekly national telecasts.”
The new partnership continues a long-term relationship between USL and Fox Soccer Channel following the conclusion of their recent five-year deal. USL broadcasts will also be available on Fox Soccer Channel sister networks Fox Sports en Español, Fox Sports World Canada and Fox Sports Middle East/Africa.
The 2007 USL on Fox Soccer Channel broadcast schedule kicks off this Friday as the Battery host the Thunder, with the first of 24 weekly USL First Division matches, the largest schedule of nationally televised matches in USL First Division history. The USL-1 television schedule includes the second legs of a quarterfinal playoff series and a semifinal playoff series. It concludes with the USL First Division Championship Saturday, September 29.
The 2007 season will also mark the first year in which all USL First Division matches will be available to viewers nationally on television or the internet with all 168 regular season games available either on Fox Soccer Channel or the new broadband internet broadcast channel USLlive.com
2007 USL on Fox Soccer Channel Match Schedule
Day Date League Match (Home v Visitor) Time ET
Friday April 20 USL-1 Charleston v Minnesota 8:00
Friday April 27 USL-1 Atlanta v Minnesota 8:00
Friday May 4 USL-1 Rochester v Vancouver 8:00
Friday May 11 USL-1 Portland v Seattle 11:00
Friday May 18 USL-1 Miami v Minnesota 8:00
Friday May 25 USL-1 Montreal v Miami 8:00
Friday June 1 USL-1 Montreal v Vancouver 8:00
Friday June 8 USL-1 Montreal v Portland 8:00
Friday June 15 USL-1 Carolina v Seattle 8:00
Friday June 22 USL-1 Charleston v Atlanta 8:00
Friday June 29 USL-1 Rochester v Atlanta 8:00
Friday July 6 USL-1 Rochester v Carolina 8:00
Friday July 13 USL-1 Portland v California 11:00
Friday July 20 USL-1 Puerto Rico v California 8:00
Friday July 27 USL-1 Vancouver v Seattle 11:00
Friday August 3 USL-1 Carolina v California 8:00
Sunday August 5 W-League W-League Championship TBD
Friday August 10 USL-1 Atlanta v Puerto Rico 8:00
Saturday August 11 PDL Premier Development League Championship TBD
Friday August 17 USL-1 Puerto Rico v Miami 8:00
Friday August 24 USL-1 Rochester v Montreal 8:00
Saturday August 25 USL-2 USL Second Division Championship TBD
Friday August 31 USL-1 Montreal v Rochester 8:00
Friday September 7 USL-1 Charleston v Puerto Rico 8:00
Sunday September 16 USL-1 USL First Division Quarterfinal – Leg 2 TBD
Sunday September 23 USL-1 USL First Division Semifinal – Leg 2 TBD
Saturday September 29 USL-1 USL First Division Championship TBD
Charleston Battery Schedule this week
The Charleston Battery continues its preparations this week for its 2007 season opener on Friday night versus the Minnesota Thunder. Tonight (Monday, April 16) the Battery players will visit Sticky Fingers in Summerville to meet 2007 Charleston Battery season ticket holders; the event is open to the public and begins at 5 PM.
On Tuesday evening (April 17) Coach Anhaeuser and his team will be at Manny’s in West Ashley for the weekly Charleston Battery coaches’ radio show. The show is broadcast live on ESPN Radio 910 The Team starting at 6 PM.
Charleston Battery Home Opener this Friday - FIREWORKS
The Charleston Battery kicks off its 15th season this Friday, April 20 vs the Minnesota Thunder at Blackbaud Stadium, Daniel Island; kick off is set for 8 PM. The season opener celebration includes live music and $2 beers until kick off, the debut of the new Charleston Battery Dance Team, the Bombshells plus a spectacular Fireworks display immediately following the game.
Everyone in attendance will receive a free schedule cup and a free schedule magnet; it’s Military Appreciation Night with free admission for all military personnel and their families. To purchase tickets or for more information please call 971-GOAL or visit www.charlestonbattery.com.
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