Game Notes: Sounders FC vs. New York City FC - July 29, 2018
Published on July 28, 2018 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Seattle Sounders FC News Release
Seattle Sounders FC in action
(Seattle Sounders FC, Credit: Maciek Gudrymowicz / Seattle Sounders FC)
After a 1-0 midweek win at San Jose on Wednesday, Sounders FC (6-9-5, 23 points) takes its five-match unbeaten streak (3-0-2) into Sunday's nationally-televised home clash against New York City FC (13-4-4, 43 points) on the Xbox Pitch at CenturyLink Field. Raúl RuidÃaz, who signed with Sounders FC as a Designated Player on June 29, scored the lone goal on Wednesday in his first start for the Rave Green, pulling Seattle within seven points of the sixth and final postseason spot in the Western Conference.
Sunday's match is being carried nationally on ESPN and regionally on YouTube TV, featuring Jonathan Yardley and Kasey Keller on the call. Sports Radio 950 KJR AM is airing the fixture on the radio, with Matt Johnson on play-by-play and Steve Zakuani on color commentary, as well as Jackson Felts, Wade Webber and Danny Jackson handling pre-match, halftime and post-match duty. Fans in Western Washington can listen to El Rey 1360 AM for a Spanish radio broadcast, featuring "Zuper" Mario Rodriguez, Felipe Maqueda and Carlos Tapia.
Following Sunday's match, Brian Schmetzer's side hits the road next weekend to face Minnesota United FC on Saturday, August 4 at TCF Bank Stadium (5:00 p.m. PT / JOEtv, YouTube TV, 950 KJR AM, El Rey 1360 AM).
BROADCAST INFORMATION
National TV: ESPN
Regional TV: YouTube TV
Talent: Jonathan Yardley and Kasey Keller
Local Radio: 950 KJR AM
Talent: Matt Johnson and Steve Zakuani
Pre-Match, Halftime and Post-Match Talent: Jackson Felts, Wade Webber and Danny Jackson
Local Radio (Spanish): El Rey 1360 AM
Talent: Mario Rodriguez, Felipe Maqueda and Carlos Tapia
INTERNATIONAL BROADCAST INFORMATION
Asia: BeIN Sports (ASIA)
Australia: BeIN Sports (AUS)
Europe: Eurosport
Middle East & North Africa: Abu Dhabi Sports
Sub-Saharan Africa: FOX Africa
United Kingdom: Sky Sports
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