MLS Seattle Sounders FC

Game Notes: Sounders FC vs. Philadelphia Union - April 16, 2016

Published on April 15, 2016 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Seattle Sounders FC News Release


After earning a road point in Houston thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Chad Marshall last weekend, Seattle Sounders FC (1-3-1, 4 points) returns home Saturday for the lone fixture of the season against the Philadelphia Union on the Xbox Pitch at CenturyLink Field (7:00 p.m. PT / JOEtv, Univision-Seattle, KIRO Radio 97.3 FM, El Rey 1360 AM). Saturday's match is being broadcast locally on JOEtv featuring Keith Costigan and Kasey Keller on the call, as well as Jackie Montgomery, Marcus Hahnemann and Steve Zakuani providing pre, halftime and post-match analysis. A Spanish-language broadcast is available on Univision-Seattle featuring Jaime Mendez, Diego Arrioja and Gabriela Alcala on the call.

KIRO Radio 97.3 FM is airing the match live with Matt Johnson and Pete Fewing in the booth, as well as Jason Rantz, Danny Jackson and Fewing providing pre, halftime and post-match coverage. Fans in Western Washington can tune-in to El Rey 1360 AM for a Spanish radio broadcast, featuring "Zuper" Mario Rodriguez and Felipe Maqueda on the call.

Sounders FC is 3-3-2 all-time in MLS regular season play against Philadelphia, but fell 1-0 in the lone meeting between the two sides last season. The Rave Green are now unbeaten in their last two matches (1-0-1) after starting the season with three losses, while the Union are coming off a 2-1 win over Orlando City SC last Friday, propelling them into a tie for first place in the Eastern Conference with nine points (3-2-0).

Tomorrow's match marks the 200th career MLS regular season appearance for both Sounders FC defender Brad Evans and midfielder Osvaldo Alonso. The pair will be recognized for the achievement on-field tomorrow prior to the match after the completion of warmups.

BROADCAST INFORMATION

Local TV: JOEtv

Talent: Keith Costigan and Kasey Keller

Pre, Halftime and Post-Match TV: Jackie Montgomery, Steve Zakuani and Marcus Hahmenann

Local TV (Spanish): Univision-Seattle

Talent: Jaime Mendez, Diego Arrioja and Gabriela Alcala

Local Radio: KIRO Radio 97.3 FM

Talent: Matt Johnson and Pete Fewing

Pre, Half and Post-Match Talent: Jason Rantz, Pete Fewing and Danny Jackson

Local Radio (Spanish): El Rey 1360 AM

Talent: Mario Rodriguez and Felipe Maqueda

INTERNATIONAL TV

Middle East and North Africa: Abu Dhabi Sports

Australia: BeIn Sports (AUS)

Europe (excluding UK and Ireland): Eurosport

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