Fox to Launch 2nd Soccer Channel – Fox Soccer Plus
Fox Broadcasting will launch a new site starting March 1st called Fox Soccer Plus.
Announced on the Fox Soccer website, Fox Soccer Plus (FSP) is intended to complement Fox Soccer Channel (FSC) and complete the “ultimate soccer fan experience.” The channel will be broadcast in HD.
The new channel will take the content of Setanta USA whose sublicenses with Fox are expiring, according to an AP report. FSP will carry games from England’s Barclays Premier League, UEFA Champions League, England’s FA Cup, and Italy’s Serie A. The report also states that Fox is currently in negotiations with cable carriers to determine what tiers the new network will be placed on.
The web site has a channel finder to see if your provider will offer Fox Soccer Plus. A quick look shows that Comcast, Dish and Direct TV in the Twin Cities are not yet committed to carrying the network but there is a request form that only takes a few seconds to fill out. I highly suggest you do that if you are interested in the new network being carried in your area. There’s no word if there will be an extra cost for the network.
“We are committed to bringing the best world-class soccer experience to fans.” said David Nathanson, General Manager and Executive Vice President of Fox Soccer Channel. “As America’s interest in the world’s game is increasing, the launch of Fox Soccer Plus will complement and enhance our current programming on Fox Soccer Channel. Fox Soccer Plus builds on our position as the preferred television destination for American soccer fans as well as expatriates who want to keep in touch with their home teams.”
Fox also announced on Monday that they have hired Andy Gray from Sky Sports for their World Cup studio shows. He will join Richard Keys, also from Sky, for the Fox coverage.
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Starting a massive campaign in Austin and Central Texas to get both on Time Warner, including HD. Thanks, Brian, I’ve been waiting for this news to come out!
I’m hope this isn’t the “HD coming soon” that they’ve been teasing.
Fox Soccer Plus is a separate channel from Fox Soccer Channel. Looks like FSC HD’s launch will happen by at least March 1st.
That Demo man, meant to answer KJ the other day. Sorry KJ.