FOX Soccer, America’s premier soccer-only multimedia destination, unveils its official multi-platform makeover with a new name, re-designed logos, upgraded studio sets and a high-tech on-air graphics package for the first time on all programs both on-air and online. The launch coincides with one of the most important times of the year for soccer fans: the kickoff of the Barclays Premier League, UEFA Champions League and Italian Serie A 2011-12 seasons.
“Season Kickoff is highly anticipated by all soccer fans as their favorite teams and players start anew,” said David Nathanson, FOX Soccer’s General Manager. “It’s the perfect opportunity to introduce the new FOX Soccer and raise the bar for coverage of the world’s most elite competitions.”
Whether it is an unbelievable goal by Wayne Rooney in the Barclays Premier League or Lionel Messi weaving through defenders in the UEFA Champions League, great sports moments happen LIVE and in HD each week on FOX Soccer beginning August 13 (see schedule below). In addition, FOX Soccer brings highlights and commentary on its two weekend shows, “Matchday,” and “Goals on Sunday.” On Matchday, FOX Soccer’s Christian Miles teams up with former Newcastle and English Premier League player Warren Barton for pre-match analysis of Barclays Premier League Saturday games on FOX Soccer. Goals on Sunday, formerly “Super Sunday+,” brings Miles back to the studio to host a highlight show packed with the week’s best soccer action, including top goals of the week. Miles is joined by Warren Barton, former MLS standout Kyle Martino and FOX Soccer analyst Keith Costigan.
All shows will feature new logos, re-designed sets and are produced in premium facilities on the FOX studio lot on Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles.
FOX Soccer Kickoff Programming:
Saturday, August 13
9:30 a.m. ET LIVE, HD Matchday
10:00 a.m. ET LIVE, HD Liverpool vs. Sunderland
12:00 p.m. ET LIVE, HD Matchday
12:30 p.m. ET LIVE, HD Newcastle vs. Arsenal
Sunday, August 14
11:00 a.m. ET LIVE, HD West Brom vs. Manchester United
1:00 p.m. ET LIVE, HD Goals on Sunday
