MLS Red Bull New York

Red Bulls and MSG Networks Sign Multi-Year Telecast Rights Extension

Published on March 31, 2011 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Red Bull New York News Release


HARRISON, NJ (March 31, 2011) ‚¬" The New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer and MSG Networks have agreed to a new multi-year agreement ensuring that MSG Networks will continue as the local telecast home of the Red Bulls.

MSG Networks, which consists of MSG Network an MSG Plus, has held the telecast rights to the team since 1996, and will telecast 24 of New York ‚¬â„¢s 32 regular season games this season, up from 22 games in 2010. MSG Networks will also produce pre and post-game shows for select Red Bulls games. All 24 game telecasts will be produced in a high definition format.

‚¬Å“MSG Networks has been a valuable partner for our organization since the club ‚¬â„¢s inception and we are thrilled to continue our relationship with them, ‚¬Â said Red Bull New York Managing Director Erik Stover. ‚¬Å“With this new multi-year deal, we expect our fans will be able to view a broadcast that is among the best in Major League Soccer. MSG Networks has made a strong commitment to helping us become the country ‚¬â„¢s premier soccer franchise and today ‚¬â„¢s announcement is a significant step towards that goal. ‚¬Â

‚¬Å“MSG Networks and the Red Bulls have a long history together and we are proud to have them return for their 16th season, ‚¬Â said Dan Ronayne, executive vice president and general manager, MSG Networks. ‚¬Å“We look forward to once again providing New York soccer fans with exclusive local coverage of the Red Bulls. ‚¬Â

Veteran sports anchor and reporter Steve Cangialosi returns for his fourth season as the team ‚¬â„¢s play-by-play announcer and 10th covering the Red Bulls, while former New York Cosmos goalkeeper Shep Messing starts his 11th season as an expert analyst. MSG Networks host and experienced sideline reporter Tina Cervasio will be back for her fourth season covering the Red Bulls, while Eddie Caggianelli begins his 10th season producing matches.

The 2011 MSG Networks schedule of Red Bulls games is below. For a full schedule, please visit www.newyorkredbulls.com.

2011 NEW YORK RED BULLS ON MSG NETWORK

Date Opponent Game Time Network

April Saturday 2 HOUSTON DYNAMO 7:30 PM MSG 2

Saturday 16 SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES 7:30 PM MSG

Saturday 30 SPORTING KANSAS CITY 7:30 PM MSG

May Sunday 15 CHIVAS USA 7:00 PM MSG Plus

Saturday 21 at Houston Dynamo 8:30 PM MSG

Wednesday 25 COLORADO RAPIDS 8:00 PM MSG Plus

Saturday 28 at Vancouver Whitecaps FC 7:00 PM MSG

June Saturday 4 COLUMBUS CREW 7:30 PM MSG

Sunday 19 at Portland Timbers 10:00 PM MSG Plus

July Wednesday 6 TORONTO FC 8:00 PM MSG Plus

Saturday 9 D.C. UNITED 7:30 PM MSG

Saturday 16 at Chivas USA 10:30 PM MSG

Wednesday 20 at Colorado Rapids 9:30 PM MSG Plus

Saturday 23 FC DALLAS 6:00 PM MSG

August Saturday 6 at Real Salt Lake 9:00 PM MSG

Saturday 13 CHICAGO FIRE 7:30 PM MSG

Saturday 20 at New England Revolution 7:30 PM MSG

Sept Saturday 10 VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC 7:30 PM MSG

Saturday 17 at FC Dallas 8:30 PM MSG

Wednesday 21 REAL SALT LAKE 8:00 PM MSG Plus

Saturday 24 PORTLAND TIMBERS 7:30 PM MSG

Oct Saturday 15 at Sporting Kansas City 4:00 PM MSG

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