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May 13 is Survival Sunday - FSMG presents nine live Barclays Premier League matches
New York/Los Angeles– Every year, on the final day of England’s Barclays Premier League season, all 20 teams from the world’s top domestic soccer competition play each other in a frantic 10-match race for financial survival, hardware and European honors. This year, on May 13, for the first time in American television history, nine of those matches are being carried live simultaneously by one family of outlets.Led by FX, Fox’s fully-distributed cable powerhouse, FOX Sports Media Group (FSMG) networks SPEED, FSN, FUEL TV, FOX Soccer, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, along with digital platforms FOXSoccer.com and FOX Soccer 2Go, are carrying all nine matches live on Sunday, May 13 at 10:00 AM ET.
FOX Soccer Plus acquires Australian Football League television rights
LOS ANGELES (March 13, 2012) – FOX Soccer Plus, America’s premium television network dedicated to delivering the world’s best soccer and international sports, is the new U.S. television home of the Australian Football League. With origins dating back to 1858, the AFL is Australia’s most-attended domestic sporting competition and the highest level of Australian Rules Football in the world. This exclusive media rights agreement brings coverage of live matches to FOX Soccer Plus beginning March 24, lasting through the 2014 season. Additionally, the network is carrying the AFL’s showcase event, the Grand Final, in September live from the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
FOX Soccer Plus becomes new home of Scottish Premier League
LOS ANGELES (March 13, 2012) – FOX Soccer Plus, America’s premium television network dedicated to delivering the world’s best soccer and international sports, is the new home of the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League in the United States and Caribbean. This exclusive agreement with SPORTFIVE International secures the SPL television rights for the remainder of the 2011-12 season through the 2013-2014 campaign. The first SPL match on FOX Soccer Plus takes place on Saturday, March 17, when Dundee United host Rangers at Tannadice Park (8:40 a.m. ET). The Old Firm Derby, Scotland’s premier rivalry contested between Glasgow powerhouses Celtic and Rangers, is being carried by FOX Soccer on Sunday, March 25 (8:00 a.m. ET).
FOX Soccer Plus offers 7-day free preview or U.S. soccer and rugby fans
Los Angeles (February 22, 2012) – FOX Soccer Plus, America’s premium television network dedicated to delivering the world’s best soccer and international sports, provides U.S. fans the chance to preview the subscription network free of charge from Monday, Feb. 20 to Sunday, Feb. 26.
FOX Soccer Plus’ free preview is available on select FOX Soccer Plus affiliates, including DIRECTV, AT&T U-verse and Verizon FiOS. Other affiliates are also participating, and fans should check their local listings via FOXSoccerPlus.com.
Offering high-caliber matchups throughout the year, FOX Soccer Plus’ week-long preview will host pivotal league matches from the Barclays Premier League (England), Italian Serie A, Aviva Premiership Rugby (England), and RaboDirect Pro12 Rugby (Celtic League), as well as highly-anticipated UEFA Champions League round of 16 fixtures. The action-packed lineup culminates with a live Barclays Premier League clash between Norwich City and Manchester United (listings below).
Free network preview for FOX Soccer Plus, DirecTV, AT&T U-verse & co customers
FOX Soccer Plus, Verizon FiOS, DirecTV, Blue Ridge, AT&T U-verse, Cox Arizona, BendBroadband, Full Channel, Surewest California, Frontier, Surewest Kansas and RCN. Note that schedules below are subject to change.
UEFA Champions League:
Tuesday, August 23, 2011: Malmo FF v GNK Dinamo Zagreb, live @2:00pm EST and 11:00am PST in HD
Tuesday, August 23, 2011: FC Zurich v Bayern Munchen, delayed @5:00pm EST and 2:00pm PST in HD
Wednesday, August 24, 2011: Villarreal CF v Odense BK, delayed @12:00am EST and 9:00pm PST in HD
Manchester United-Arsenal Headline FA Cup Quarterfinals, Live And In High Definition March 12-13 On Fox Soccer
An FA Cup final-caliber matchup in its own right, Arsenal takes on Manchester United at ‘High Noon’ (ET) on Saturday, March 12 on FOX Soccer Channel. This grudge match pits the Barclays Premier League’s top two clubs, who have won a combined 21 FA Cup titles between them (Manchester United 11, Arsenal 10). The winner of this quarterfinal will be the odds-on favorite to claim yet another FA Cup.
FoxSoccer.com - most unique visitors amongst US-based soccer websites in December 2010.
December’s tally was bolstered by incredible site traffic on Dec. 2, the day FIFA announced its host nations for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups; FOXSoccer.com recorded one million total visits and 1.6 million page views on Dec. 2.
FA Cup Fourth Round Kicks Off January 29th, 2011 on Fox Soccer
This weekend features a number of intriguing matchups including Southampton vs. Manchester United. In 1976 Southampton - then of the Second Division - edged the Red Devils 1-0 in a memorable FA Cup Final. Also current Football League One club Huddersfield Town travels to Emirates Stadium hoping to add its name to the list of ‘giant-killers’ when it takes on Arsenal. Both games are live and in HD on FOX Soccer Channel.
Fox Soccer Plus Channel - Launches March 1st
Los Angeles (February 18, 2010) – Fox Soccer Plus, a new premium network designed to complement Fox Soccer Channel and complete the ultimate soccer fan experience, has acquired the broadcast rights to several key soccer and rugby competitions in advance of its March 1, 2010 launch. These rights in combination with the previously announced exclusive offerings from the Barclays Premier League, UEFA Champions League and Italy’s Serie A will provide a robust package of nearly 600 exclusive events on Fox Soccer Plus annually.
Fueling the passion of international sports fans across the U.S., Fox Soccer Plus will feature new exclusive matches from the FA Cup, England Internationals and the prestigious Carling Cup plus action from the Coca-Cola Championship – the second-highest division in England’s football leagues. In addition, Fox Soccer Plus will showcase a selection of live and exclusive England Men’s National Team matches annually.
Fox Cable Networks to Launch Fox Soccer Plus
(LOS ANGELES) – Fox Soccer Plus, a new network intended to complement Fox Soccer Channel and complete the ultimate soccer fan experience, is scheduled to launch in fan-friendly high definition on Monday, March 1, 2010, it was announced today by David Nathanson, General Manager and Executive Vice President of Fox Soccer Channel.
The channel will draw its exclusive match content from prominent soccer competitions, such as England’s Barclays Premier League, UEFA Champions League, England’s FA Cup, and Italy’s Serie A. Fox Soccer Plus will be offered to video providers across the country and be available to viewers as a premium service.
Fox to launch Fox Sports Plus
The new network, called Fox Soccer Plus, will televise matches of the European Champions League, England's Premier League, the English Football Association Cup and the Italian Serie A.
Fox Soccer Channel began operation in 1997 and changed its name to FSC five years ago.
"As America's interest in the world's game is increasing, the launch of Fox Soccer Plus will complement and enhance our current programming on Fox Soccer Channel," new FSC general manager David Nathanson said.