OCSC Communications
ORLANDO – March 16, 2015 – Orlando City Soccer Club today announced a multi-year agreement with FOX Sports Florida / Sun Sports providing statewide broadcast coverage of the Lions' regionally televised matches starting with the Club's inaugural Major League Soccer (MLS) season. In addition, all matches will be available in Spanish on Fox Sports Florida or Sun Sports via the SAP function.
FOX Sports Florida / Sun Sports will become the statewide television home of the Lions beginning with Orlando City's next home game vs. the Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Saturday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. Eighteen Orlando City games are scheduled to be televised statewide between the two networks. Orlando City games will also be made available for live streaming on phone and tablets through the FOX Sports GO app.
FOX Sports Florida will re-air all Saturday evening Orlando City matches on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m., allowing fans to re-watch all the action from the night before.
“Our fans across the state will now be able to follow their favorite team all season long thanks to this outstanding partnership,” said President and Founder Phil Rawlins. “As with our great partners at FOX 35, we look forward to working with FOX Sports Florida to deliver a first class broadcast for all our fans across the Sunshine State.”
"As the television home for Florida sports, FOX Sports Florida is proud to welcome the Orlando City Soccer Club to our programming line-up," said Tim Ivy, Director of Programming, FOX Sports Florida / Sun Sports. "Sports fans of all ages throughout Florida have shown an affinity for soccer and we look forward to bringing Major League Soccer and the Orlando City brand to viewers statewide.”
FOX Sports 1 is a league broadcast partner, televising the Sunday eveningnational game for MLS. Orlando City is scheduled to appear on the national FOX Sports 1 telecast five times in 2015.
A limited number of 2015 Season Tickets are still available, which provide the best seats in the house as well as additional benefits. To purchase season, group or individual tickets, visit www.OrlandoCitySC.com or call 855-ORL-CITY. Also, follow the latest Orlando City news and updates via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
Orlando City Soccer Statewide Television Schedule