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OL Reign and FOX 13+ Expand Broadcast Partnership

March 20, 2023 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Seattle Reign FC News Release


SEATTLE, WA. - OL Reign today announced an extension to their partnership with FOX 13+ that will include local broadcast rights to eight OL Reign matches in 2023, doubling the amount of matches available locally last season.

"It was critical for us to ensure OL Reign fans across the region had access to our matches throughout the season, which is why we're thrilled to bring back FOX 13+ as our broadcast partner once again," said OL Reign CEO Vincent Berthillot. "We had a very positive response from their coverage last season and during our international friendly with Club América, so we're excited to continue this expansion of access."

As defending NWSL Shield champions, OL Reign is gearing up for another highly anticipated season. After re-signing club originals Lauren Barnes and Megan Rapinoe, the team is eager to enter the league's second decade of competition.

The club's first three matches of the season will be among the eight matches available on FOX 13+, which includes the home opener at Lumen Field on Saturday, April 15 against San Diego Wave FC.

- OL Reign at Washington Spirit on Sunday, March 26 at 1:00 p.m. PT

- OL Reign at NJ/NY Gotham FC on Saturday, April 1 at 4:30 p.m. PT

- OL Reign vs. San Diego Wave FC on Saturday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. PT

- OL Reign at North Carolina Courage on Sunday, May 14 at 12:00 p.m. PT

- OL Reign at Orlando Pride on Friday, July 7 at 4:00 p.m. PT

- OL Reign vs. Orlando Pride on Sunday, September 3 at 3:00 p.m. PT

- OL Reign at Portland Thorns FC on Saturday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. PT

- OL Reign vs. North Carolina Courage on Sunday, October 1 at 5:00 p.m. PT

"We look forward to continuing our partnership and bringing vibrant OL Reign matches to fans across Western Washington," said SVP and General Manager of FOX 13+ Sheila Oliver, "especially this summer as we celebrate women's soccer with our local team and the Women's World Cup."

In addition to the local broadcasts, OL Reign fans around the world can watch every match, including all six UKG Challenge Cup games, via NWSL's television and streaming partners. In the United States, two matches will be available on CBS Sports Network and the remaining 26 matches will be available to stream on Paramount+. Through the league's new Canadian sports broadcast partner, TSN, three matches will be available in Canada on TSN while 15 matches will on TSN+. Additionally, all 28 matches will be streamed live for international viewers on NWSLsoccer.com.

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