FOX Soccer introduces “Soccer Night in America”

via press release

FOX SOCCER INTRODUCES SOCCER NIGHT IN AMERICA

New Graphic-Look & High-Tech Production

Elevates MLS on FOX Soccer

FOX Soccer, America’s premier soccer-only channel, is taking its live, HD coverage of Major League Soccer to the next level as it introduces SOCCER NIGHT IN AMERICA on Friday, May 6, when the expansion Portland Timbers host the Philadelphia Union.  Exclusive coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. live from JELD-WEN Field, home to what has quickly become one of MLS’ most spirited fan experiences.

FOX Soccer already carries more MLS games than any other network, but now SOCCER NIGHT IN AMERICA delivers those matches in a slick new package.  Re-designed, state-of-the-art  graphics headline the new look, and along with the addition of super slow-motion camera technology, it creates a production style that draws FOX Soccer much closer to the world-renowned standards set by FOX Sports.

“We are essentially elevating FOX Soccer’s MLS broadcasts to match the game’s excitement and pace to ensure fans have a premium viewing experience,” said David Nathanson, FOX Soccer’s General Manager.

The new graphics package incorporates Vizrt technology, which provides digital, real-time 3D and virtual graphic displays for a crisp, 21st Century look.  Super slow-motion cameras and digital recorders added to game coverage capture action at 90 frames per second compared to the 30 frames per second of traditional slow motion, thus providing stunningly clear replays, especially in HD.

Former U.S. National Team and MLS players Eric Wynalda and Christopher Sullivan team up for SOCCER NIGHT IN AMERICA’s” pre-game, halftime and post-game coverage.  J.P. Dellacamera has the play-by-play, with former MLS standout Kyle Martino handling analysis in the booth and Brian Dunseth contributing sideline reports.

This inaugural “Soccer Night” falls in one of FOX Soccer’s 20 exclusive MLS broadcast programming windows.   All remaining Friday and Saturday night MLS games on FOX Soccer come under the SOCCER NIGHT IN AMERICA banner.

For the latest MLS news, information and FOX Soccer’s 2011 telecast schedule, please visit http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/mls. For a complete list of FOX Soccer’s programming, please visit www.foxsoccer.com <http://www.foxsoccer.com/> .

For a look at the new SOCCER NIGHT IN AMERICA graphics and broadcast package, go to http://www.facebook.com/foxsoccer for a video preview.


Remaining 2011 MLS Schedule on FOX Soccer (all times Eastern):

Fri  5-06-11   Portland Timbers vs. Philadelphia Union                   10:30 PM
Sat  5-14-11   Real Salt Lake vs. Houston Dynamo                              9:00 PM
Fri  6-03-11   Los Angeles Galaxy vs. DC United                                11:00 PM
Fri  6-10-11   New York Red Bulls vs. New England Revolution      8:30 PM
Sat  6-11-11   Seattle Sounders FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC    10:00 PM
Fri  6-17-11   Sporting Kansas City vs. San Jose Earthquakes          8:30 PM
Sat  6-25-11   San Jose Earthquakes vs. Los Angeles Galaxy           11:00 PM
Sat  7-02-11   DC United vs. Philadelphia Union                                 7:00 PM
Sat  7-09-11   Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Chicago Fire                            10:30 PM
Sat  7-16-11   Seattle Sounders FC vs. Colorado Rapids                     4:00 PM
Sat  7-23-11   tbd                                                                                            tbd
Fri  7-29-11   Philadelphia Union vs. Colorado Rapids                      7:30 PM
Sat  7-30-11   Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Los Angeles Galaxy      7:30 PM
Fri  8-05-11   Colorado Rapids vs. Columbus Crew                            9:30 PM
Sat  8-13-11   Sporting Kansas City vs. Los Angeles Galaxy              8:30 PM
Sat  8-20-11   Portland Timbers vs. Vancouver   Whitecaps FC     10:00 PM
Sat  8-27-11   Chivas USA vs. Real Salt Lake                                     10:30 PM
Fri  9-09-11   Los Angeles Galaxy vs. Colorado Rapids                    11:00 PM
Fri  9-16-11   Portland Timbers vs. New England Revolution         11:00 PM
Fri  9-23-11   Sporting Kansas City vs. Philadelphia Union             8:30 PM
Sat 10-01-11   Toronto FC vs. New York Red Bulls                             7:30 PM
Sat 10-15-11   Seattle Sounders FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes        10:30 PM
Sat 10-22-11   tbd                                                                                          tbd