– 11 regular season matches on Sportsnet 360 and Sportsnet ONE, beginning April 5 with Toronto @ Columbus –
– Multiplatform coverage across TV, online, print, and radio –
TORONTO (February 10, 2014) Sportsnet is set to kick off another season of MLS soccer with multiplatform coverage of Toronto FC across TV, online, print and radio. This year, fans can catch 11 TFC games on Sportsnet 360 and Sportsnet ONE with coverage beginning on Saturday, April 5 at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT on Sportsnet 360 (full broadcast schedule below).
In addition to Sportsnet’s can’t-miss game broadcasts, Reds fans can also stay connected to their team through Sportsnet’s diverse multiplatform offerings:
- In-depth news coverage and analysis from Sportsnet soccer reporter John Molinaro
- Weekly blogs from Molinaro and James Sharman
- Weekly Soccer Central podcast, talking TFC and all things MLS throughout the season
- Will feature a special MLS season preview, including updates and analysis of Toronto FC, Montreal Impact and Vancouver Whitecaps, as well as a breakdown of the teams and players to watch from across the league. The issue hits newsstands Thursday, Feb. 27
- Will broadcast TFC matches throughout the season. Broadcast schedule to be announced in coming weeks
- Fans can tune in to Soccer Central, the weekly show discussing TFC with players, coaches and league insiders
Sportsnet delivers the most extensive multiplatform soccer coverage, with access to more than 1,000 world-class matches a year, including:
- Barclays Premier League
- FIFA 2014 World Cup
- UEFA Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- World Cup and Euro Qualifying
- Toronto FC
- Canadian Men’s and Women’s Team matches
- CONCACAF events
Television Broadcast Schedule – 2014 Toronto FC
*Schedule subject to change
Saturday, April 5
- Toronto @ Columbus, 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT (Sportsnet 360)
Saturday, April 19
- Toronto @ Dallas, 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT (Sportsnet ONE)
Friday, June 27
- Toronto @ New York, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (Sportsnet ONE)
Saturday, July 12
- Houston @ Toronto, 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT (Sportsnet 360)
Saturday, July 19
- Toronto @ Houston, 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT (Sportsnet 360)
Wednesday, July 30
- Toronto @ DC, 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT (Sportsnet ONE)
Saturday, Aug. 9
- Toronto @ Columbus, 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT (Sportsnet 360)
Saturday, Aug. 23
- Chicago @ Toronto, 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT (Sportsnet ONE)
Saturday, Aug. 30
- New England @ Toronto, 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT (Sportsnet ONE)
Saturday, Sept. 13
- Toronto @ Chicago, 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT (Sportsnet ONE
Sunday, Sept. 21
- Chivas USA @ Toronto, 3 p.m. ET/Noon PT (Sportsnet 360)
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