Game Notes: Sounders FC vs. D.C. United - July 3, 2015
July 3, 2015 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Seattle Sounders FC News Release
Following Sunday's road loss to the Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders FC (9-7-2, 29 points) returns home to take on league-leading D.C. United on the Xbox Pitch at CenturyLink Field (8:00 p.m. PT / UniMas, JOEtv, KIRO Radio 97.3 FM, El Rey 1360 AM). Friday's match is being televised nationally on UniMas for the lone time this season with Pablo Ramirez and Raul Guzman on the call. Fans in Western Washington can also tune-in to coverage on JOEtv to hear Ross Fletcher and Kasey Keller call the match, with a special mid-season special, Sounders FC at the Half, airing at 7:30 p.m. PT.
A radio simulcast is airing on KIRO Radio 97.3 FM with Jason Rantz, Wade Webber and Pete Fewing providing pre and post-match radio coverage. El Rey 1360 AM is airing the match in Spanish with "Zuper" Mario Rodriguez and Felipe Maqueda. Pre-match coverage for both radio broadcasts begins at 7:30 p.m. PT.
Coming off three consecutive losses for just the third time in franchise history, the Rave Green aim to get back on track against a D.C. United side that currently sits atop the 2015 Supporters' Shield standings. Seattle is unbeaten in its last four outings against United (3-0-1), with the club earning a 1-0 win last season at RFK Stadium.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
National TV: UniMas
Talent: Pablo Ramirez and Raul Guzman
Local TV: JOEtv
Local Radio (simulcast): KIRO Radio 97.3 FM
Talent: Ross Fletcher and Kasey Keller
Pre and Post-Match Radio: Jason Rantz, Wade Webber and Pete Fewing
Local Spanish Radio: El Rey 1360 AM
Talent: Mario Rodriguez and Felipe Maqueda
INTERNATIONAL BROADCAST INFORMATION
Middle East & North Africa: Abu Dhabi Sports
Brazil: Globosat
China: LETV
Europe (excluding UK & Ireland): Eurosport
Australia: BeIN Sports (AUS)
Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong & Philippines: BeIN Sports (ASIA)
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