Soccer on ESPN/ABC
| Soccer on ESPN/ABC | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Soccer telecasts |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 3+ hours (or until game ends) |
| Production company | ESPN |
| Original release | |
| Network | ESPN ABC ESPN+ ESPN2 ESPNews ESPNU ESPN3 |
Soccer on ESPN is a number of programs that currently airs Association football matches in the United States. These matches are from International, European, and American competitions.[1]
Current Programming
England
EFL
ESPN airs all matches from the EFL Championship, EFL League One, EFL League Two, and Carabao Cup on paid streaming serrvice ESPN+ with select matches on ESPN or ESPN2. This broadcast started in 2017.[2]
FA Cup
ESPN airs all matches from the FA Cup on paid streaming service ESPN+ with select matches on ESPN and ESPN . This broadcast started in 2018 when FOX Sports coverage of the tournament expired.[3]
FA Community Shield
ESPN also airs the annual FA Community Shield on ESPN+.[4]
Italy
Serie A
In 2018, ESPN won the rights for Italy's Serie A when BeIN Sports contract had expired. ESPN is set to air over 340 matches of the tournament with a Match of the Week on ESPN or ESPN2 and the rest of the matches on streaming service ESPN+, there will also be a preview and highlight show on ESPN+.[5]
USA
MLS
ESPN currently airs MLS matches on ESPN and ESPN 2 a contract from 2015-2022. ESPN also airs all out-of-market games on ESPN+.(See ESPN Major League Soccer).[6]
USL
ESPN airs all matches from the USL on ESPN+ with select matches on ESPNews or ESPN U.[7]
International
ESPN airs matches from the UEFA Euros, UEFA Nations League, UEFA qualifying competitions, and UEFA friendlies. These matches will be on all ESPN owned channels.[8]
International Champions Cup
ESPN airs summer friendly competition International Champions Cup on several ESPN channels.
On-air Personalities
Commentators:
Co-Commentators/Pundits:
- Steve McManaman, Taylor Twellman, Craig Burley, Stewart Robson, Brian Dunseth, Kasey Keller, Matteo Bonetti, Steve Nicol, Paul Mariner, Herculez Gomez, Alejandro Moreno
Presenters:
References
- ^ "ESPN Soccer Schedule". August 17, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
- ^ "ESPN to broadcast English Football League games in U.S. this season". August 3, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
- ^ "ESPN+ Becomes Exclusive Presenter of Emirates FA Cup in U.S. Through New Rights Agreement". August 15, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
- ^ "Chelsea vs. Manchester City Community Shield Match to Air Exclusively on ESPN+". August 3, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
- ^ "Serie A Entering Multi-Year Broadcast Deal With ESPN, ESPN+ Starting This Season". August 7, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
- ^ "ESPN's 20th Season of Major League Soccer". February 26, 2015. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
- ^ "USL ON ESPN SCHEDULE". August 17, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
- ^ "Soccer Fans Rejoice: Hundreds of Matches and Exclusive Content to be Available on ESPN+". April 6, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
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