City Stars Sign TV Deal with SportsTime Ohio
April 7, 2008 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Cleveland City Stars News Release
The Cleveland City Stars are excited to announce a new television deal with SportsTime Ohio . The new deal will go into effect for the CCS home opener April 19th vs. the Pittsburgh Riverhounds at Krenzler Stadium. As part of the new agreement, all ten CCS home games will be broadcast by STO. Each match will air on each game night, with replays on Sundays.
The City Stars are pleased to partner with the regional cable outlet that began broadcasting the Cleveland Indians games in 2006. The station is reached by nearly 5 million homes nationwide and carries over 130 Cleveland Indians broadcasts a year. Indians broadcasts on STO have quickly become one of the highest rated cable programs in Northeast Ohio and the City Stars look to capitalize on the popularity by premiering its matches directly following baseball games throughout the summer.
The two hour broadcast of CCS home games will include play-by-play and color commentary by Desmond Armstrong, 94 World Cup TV commentator and former US national team player, and "The Professor" Glen Duerr, former City Stars player. It will also include a half time segment highlighting the team's weekly inner-city coaching and life-lessons program.
"In two short years SportsTime Ohio has grown to offer the best and most diverse sports programming in our region and we feel that the Cleveland City Stars only adds to that roster," said STO President Jim Liberatore. "The Stars have been around for a little over a year and they have already shown an ability to be successful, both on and off the field. We are proud to team up with such a solid organization and we feel that this partnership will benefit the continued development of both parties."
Cleveland City Stars vs. 1st Showing 2nd Showing 3rd Showing
Pittsburgh Riverhounds April 19- 11:00 PM April 20 - Noon April 20- 9:00 PM
Harrisburg City Islanders
May 2 - 10:30 PM May 4 - Noon May 4 - 9:00 PM
Real Maryland May 10 - 11:00 PM May 11 - Noon May 11- 9:00 PM
Pittsburgh Riverhounds May 24 - 11:00 PM May 25 - 4:00 PM May 25- 9:00 PM
Wilmington Hammerheads June 20 - TBA
June 22 - Noon June 22- 9:00 PM
Richmond Kickers June 28 - 11:00 PM June 29 - 4:30 PM June 29- 9:00 PM
Western Mass Pioneers July 4 - 10:30 PM July 5 - Noon July 6 - 9:00 PM
Crystal Palace Baltimore July 12 - 11:00 PM July 13 - Noon July 13 - 9:00 PM
Bermuda Hogges July 26 - 11:00 PM July 27 - Noon July 27 - 9:00 PM
Charlotte Eagles August 2 - 11:00 PM August 3 - Noon Aug 3 - 9:00 PM
STO's schedule is subject to change and some games will also be re-shown throughout the week. For more programming information visit sportstimeohio.com
Cleveland Browns Great Greg Pruitt as Special Guest During City Stars Launch Weekend in Parma
Former Cleveland Browns Running Back Greg Pruitt will be a special guest of the Cleveland City Stars during launch weekend at Parma Byers Field April 12th and 13th.
Pruitt, who made four pro bowls for the Browns in the 70's and still ranks fourth on the Browns all-time rushing list, behind hall of famers Jim Brown and Leroy Kelly and also his brother Mike, will attend the CCS press conference Saturday morning. Following the press conference, Pruitt will stick around to watch the Junior Cup tournament and will be the special guest at the evening's City Stars vs. Rochester Rhinos (USL-1) pro-team match.
Tickets for the launch weekend are still on sale now by calling the ticket hotline at 216-916-6586, through the CCS website, or by visiting the convenient ticket and merchandise centers listed at the CCS website.
Tickets for the individual pro-team matches are only $15. All-Weekend passes are available for $20 and include admittance to all Junior Cup matches as well as both pro-team matches. Special VIP passes are also available for $45 and include all Junior Cup matches, both pro-team matches as well as free food and drinks throughout the weekend. #18 Luke Williams the Latest to Share Thoughts Through Soccer in the City Blog
As one of the original members for the Stars, Luke Williams experienced the whirlwind of an inaugural season and quickly became a fan favorite. The feelings were mutual, as the native of San Antonio, TX decided to stay in Cleveland during the off-season, even bringing his new bride with him after their September wedding.
In the latest Soccer in the City blog entry, Williams writes about his busy off-season that included getting married, staying in Cleveland and working closely with the community.
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