TORONTO (May 3, 2013) Sportsnet today announced The Score will broadcast eight Toronto FC matches during the 2013 MLS season, continuing the network’s strong legacy of delivering premium soccer content that includes live matches, news, and around-the-clock updates. The Score’s Toronto FC live game coverage kicks off tomorrow (Saturday, May 4) at 7:30 p.m. ET as Toronto visits the Colorado Rapids. (Please see below for full broadcast schedule).
Sportsnet will continue to provide Reds fans with up-to-the-minute multiplatform coverage of Toronto FC all season long across TV, radio, online and mobile, including live game coverage on Sportsnet ONE and The Score, real-time alerts and customization features on the newly re-designed Sportsnet Mobile app, updates and recaps on Sportsnet 590 The FAN, and game highlights on Connected. Fans can also stay connected to the beautiful game on sportsnet.ca, with TFC video reports, and regular blogs from John Molinaro, Duncan Fletcher and Gerry Dobson, as well as match reports for every home game by Molinaro. Additionally, former Canadian goalkeeper and Sportsnet analyst Craig Forrest will have a regular Q&A about the team.
In addition to Toronto FC, Sportsnet delivers the most extensive multiplatform soccer coverage ever in 2013, including access to more than 1,000 world-class matches:
- CONCACAF events
- Barclays Premiere League
- UEFA Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- World Cup Qualifying
- Toronto FC
- Vancouver Whitecaps
- Canada Men’s and Women’s Team matches
- FIFA World Cup events
Television Broadcast Schedule – 2013 Toronto FC
*Schedule subject to change
May
- Saturday, May 4, Toronto @ Colorado, 9 p.m. ET (The Score)
- Wednesday, May 8, Toronto @ San Jose, 10:30 p.m. ET (The Score)
- Saturday, May 25, Toronto @ New England, 7:30 p.m. ET (The Score)
July
- Saturday, July 13, Toronto @ Kansas City, 8:30 p.m. ET (The Score)
August
- Sunday, Aug. 4, Toronto @ New England, 7:30 p.m. ET (The Score)
- Saturday, Aug. 10, Seattle @ Toronto, 7 p.m. ET (The Score)
- Saturday, Aug. 17, Toronto @ Columbus, 7:30 p.m. ET (Sportsnet ONE)
- Saturday, Aug. 24, Toronto @ DC United, 7 p.m. ET (The Score)
- Friday, Aug. 30, New England @ Toronto, 7 p.m. ET (Sportsnet ONE)
September
- Saturday, Sept. 21, Kansas City @ Toronto, 4 p.m. ET (The Score)
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