Eddies Hit the Airwaves for 2015 Season
March 3, 2015 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
FC Edmonton News Release
EDMONTON, AB (March 3, 2015) - FC Edmonton fans and soccer fans in the Edmonton area will soon have a new way in 2015 to hear about all things soccer. This spring, FC Edmonton will be presenting an hour-long radio show on TSN 1260.
"With the tremendous growth of soccer in Edmonton, we are delighted to initiate a show of this nature on TSN 1260," said FC Edmonton's general manager, Rod Proudfoot. "We feel TSN 1260 are great leaders in the sports radio market and we are excited to work with them on this program."
The show is scheduled to run Sunday mornings from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MT, beginning April 5 and concluding on August 30. The program will be hosted by Al Mitchell, host of "Lowdown with Lowtide", a regular segment on TSN 1260, and Anthony Bent, who heads up the Edmonton Minor Soccer Association U14 - U18 Community Program.
"Soccer Sunday, presented by FC Edmonton" will have content featuring Eddies coaches and players, the latest soccer topics from North America and around the world, as well as what's happening in our very own city when it comes to the beautiful game.
"This show will be the only soccer show of it's kind in this market," said Proudfoot. "With interesting topics such as FC Edmonton, the North American Soccer League (NASL), other leagues around the world, the upcoming 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup and growing local soccer community news, this show will surely satisfy a definite need within the community."
FC Edmonton's Canadian Tire Home Opener is on Sunday, April 12 versus Carolina RailHawks at 2:00 p.m. MT at Clarke Field. For information on season tickets, call 780.700.2600.
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