MLS Colorado Rapids

Rapids Set Broadcast Schedule with Altitude Airing 30 Matches

Published on March 1, 2012 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release


COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Thursday, March 1, 2012) - The Colorado Rapids announced their full broadcast schedule on Monday, with Altitude Sports & Entertainment televising a total of 30 Rapids games in 2012. Coverage starts on Altitude on Saturday, March 10 at 3:45 p.m. when the Rapids host the Columbus Crew in the opening match of the season. Additionally, the team will be on Mile High Sports Radio and ESPN Deportes Radio for all 34 regular season matches in 2012.

"We're thrilled to announce such a comprehensive broadcast schedule this year, which will allow our fans throughout Colorado to follow the team at home and on the road," said Colorado Rapids President Tim Hinchey. "Altitude will again provide top quality, high-definition television, with ESPN Deportes Radio and Mile High Sports Radio also bringing all the Rapids action to our supporters."

The television broadcasts will see Rapids legend and Altitude veteran Marcelo Balboa continuing to provide color commentary, and he will be joined by Todd Romero, who will be in his first season with the regular play-by-play duties. All live matches on Altitude will feature a special half-hour Rapids Kickoff pre-match show, and home games will also have a 30-minute Rapids Locker Room Report post-game. Julie Browman, Kyle Keefe, Blake Olson, Maya Starks and Jason Kosmicki will also contribute regular reports throughout the season.

The Rapids will also continue to broadcast matches on the radio in both English and Spanish, with Mile High Sports Radio and ESPN Deportes Radio continuing as broadcast partners in 2012. The talent on Mile High Sports Radio (FM 93.7, AM 1510) will be the same as Altitude's broadcasts, while Esdrel Peinado will continue to lead commentary on ESPN Deportes Radio FM 87.7.

The Rapids will open the 2012 regular season on March 10 against the Columbus Crew at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, with a broadcast team of Todd Romero, Brian Crookham (filling in for Marcelo Balboa) and Jason Kosmicki covering the game for Altitude. Tickets are available for the match, and for more information on the team, please call 303-825-GOAL or visit www.ColoradoRapids.com .

2012 COLORADO RAPIDS REGULAR SEASON BROADCAST SCHEDULE

Home games in CAPS (All times MT)

DATE OPPONENT TIME BROADCAST

Sat, March 10 COLUMBUS CREW 4:00 p.m. Altitude

Sun, March 18 at Philadelphia Union 2:00 p.m. NBC Sports

Sun, March 25 at New York Red Bulls 2:00 p.m. ESPN (Altitude delay, 3/27)

Sun, April 1 CHICAGO FIRE 5:00 p.m. Altitude 2, Galavision

Sat, April 7 at Real Salt Lake 7:00 p.m. Altitude, Tape Delayed

Sat, April 14 at Seattle Sounders FC 2:00 p.m. Altitude

Sat, April 21 LA GALAXY 7:00 p.m. Altitude

Sat, April 28 CHIVAS USA 7:00 p.m. Altitude

Wed, May 2 at New England Revolution 6:00 p.m. Altitude

Sun, May 6 at FC Dallas 5:00 p.m. Altitude, Galavision

Wed, May 16 at D.C. United 5:30 p.m. Altitude

Sat, May 19 SPORTING KANSAS CITY 7:00 p.m. Altitude

Sat, May 26 MONTREAL IMPACT 7:00 p.m. Altitude

Sat, June 16 at Vancouver Whitecaps FC 5:00 p.m. Altitude

Wed, June 20 SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES 7:30 p.m. Altitude

Sat, June 30 PORTLAND TIMBERS 7:00 p.m. Altitude

Wed, July 4 VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC 7:30 p.m. Altitude

Sat, July 7 at Seattle Sounders FC 9:00 p.m. NBC Sports

Sat, July 14 FC DALLAS 7:00 p.m. Altitude

Wed, July 18 at Toronto FC 5:00 p.m. Altitude

Sat, July 21 at Real Salt Lake 8:00 p.m. Altitude

Sat, July 28 SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC 7:00 p.m. Altitude

Sat, August 4 REAL SALT LAKE 7:00 p.m. Altitude

Sat, August 11 at FC Dallas 7:00 p.m. Altitude

Sat, August 18 CHIVAS USA 7:00 p.m. Altitude

Sat, August 25 at San Jose Earthquakes 8:30 p.m. Altitude

Fri, August 31 at Portland Timbers 8:30 p.m. NBC Sports

Wed, September 5 PORTLAND TIMBERS 7:00 p.m. NBC Sports

Sun, September 16 at LA Galaxy 5:00 p.m. Altitude, Galavision

Sun, September 23 at Vancouver Whitecaps FC 5:30 p.m. Altitude

Sun, September 30 LA GALAXY 5:00 p.m. Altitude, Galavision

Sat, October 6 SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES 7:00 p.m. Altitude

Sat, October 20 at Chivas USA 8:30 p.m. Altitude

Sat, October 27 HOUSTON DYNAMO 7:00 p.m. Altitude

*All matches will be broadcast on Mile High Sports Radio and ESPN Deportes Radio. All times MT.

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