North Carolina FC Included in USL's National ESPN2 Broadcast Lineup

July 2, 2020 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
North Carolina FC News Release

TAMPA, Fla. - The United Soccer League announced today the opening eight USL Championship games that will be aired live on ESPN2 in the month of July as the league resumes play on Saturday, July 11.

Featuring some of the league's top rivalries, the schedule is set to feature teams and key games from seven of the eight groups unveiled in the Championship's return to play structure.

A regional matchup between longtime rivals the Tampa Bay Rowdies and North Carolina FC at Al Lang Stadium will air on Friday, July 17 at 7 p.m. ET

USL on ESPN2 Schedule

Sunday, July 12 - Louisville City FC vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, 5 p.m. ET

Monday, July 13 - OKC Energy FC vs. FC Tulsa, 7 p.m. ET

Wednesday, July 15 - Birmingham Legion FC vs. Memphis 901 FC, 8 p.m. ET

Thursday, July 16 - Orange County SC vs. Phoenix Rising FC, 9 p.m. ET

Friday, July 17 - Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. North Carolina FC, 7 p.m. ET

Sunday, July 19 - Sacramento Republic FC vs. Reno 1868 FC, 9 p.m. ET

Monday, July 20 - Hartford Athletic vs. Loudoun United FC, 7 p.m. ET

Wednesday, July 22 - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Indy Eleven, 7 p.m. ET

* - Kickoff times subject to change

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