US WCQ Schedule on ESPN/ESPN2/@MEXICO on ESPN & Other Matches

ESPN has obviously shown they have no interest in soccer. Saw some good promos on beIN sport for the upcoming qualifying campaign. It was good to see someone get behind soccer.

 

Yes the company that brought the World Cup and the Euros to another level while also carrying MLS when it had no business being on a channel like ESPN2 based on the ratings doesn't have an interest in soccer. They may have made mistakes and will continue to make mistakes but to say they have interest in the sport is ridiculous.

Who would have thought that a company like bein who only show soccer would put a lot more advertising behind it?

 

Well ESPN is still showing B-ball at game time, but the game is delayed so maybe it will finish before the game starts.

 

Yes, assuming the right (and most helpful) teams qualify.

 

This is the perfect way to promote soccer in the US, IMO. ESPN can really build up the US-Mexico rivalry since they are attracting fans of both sides to the game and can make this a marquee game that everyone waits for.

 

Any where in europe, they show other countries nt games..

 

Does this mean that I, born in the States, am a traitor for being a fan of El Tri?

 

Sorry, didnt realize the US was having another draft, what war is it this time?

 

I dont see why Univision and ESPN get togeather and do some dealing on Liga MX matches. I know ESPN Deportes caries some Liga MX matches. But it would be nice to see some Liga MX Matches on ESPN in English. But correct me if I am wrong. Is this impossible ? Does another english channel have the rights to Liga MX matches ? If so, what keeps Univsion and ESPN doing a deal with the teams they carry ? Or did Univision do a deal already with another English Channel ?

 

Each team sells their rights individually, so ESPN could buy the rights for any team they want, now I am pretty sure the rights are sold with out separation of language, so Azteca America/Univision/Telemundo own the rights for the games in all languages.

Maybe some smart team in Mexico will figure out that they may be better off selling their language rights separate. Maybe the Groupo Pachuca teams.

 

Well, it has all seem to happen now haha. Espn has the rights from the teams that are on Azteca haha. Kind of funny.

 

Comprehensive Coverage of USA-Costa Rica (March 22) and Mexico-USA in Mexico City (March 26)

ESPN multimedia platforms will provide comprehensive coverage of two upcoming U.S. Men’s National Team matches in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying series beginning Friday, March 22, with USA vs. Costa Rica at 10 p.m. ET outside Denver, and concluding Tuesday, March 26, in Mexico City, with Mexico vs. USA at 9:30 p.m. Both matches will be aired live on ESPN and WatchESPN.

ESPN’s Mexico-USA telecast, the most-anticipated matchup in the U.S. team’s quadrennial FIFA World Cup qualification process, will feature a one-hour pre-game show originating live from Mexico City. It marks the first time ESPN is airing a one-hour pre-game preceding a World Cup qualifying match.

http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-r...am-fifa-world-cup-qualifying-matches-on-espn/

 

I have FiOS and my TV's description of USA-Costa Rica is wrong. It says it's the USA's first home qualifier for World Cup 2014 which neglects last year.

 

E:60 – USA v. Mexico -
When the USA and Mexico step into Azteca Stadium in Mexico City for their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, March 26, it will be the latest chapter in one of the most intense rivalries in sport – both on and off the field. The teams are in a struggle to secure the talents of young players that hold dual citizenship. Emmy Award-winning journalist Jeremy Schaap reports on the young men who live and play in two worlds and who have to decide which national team to represent. It’s a battle that could reshape the rivalry for years to come. Versions of the piece will begin airing Sunday, March 24, on SportsCenter and on Tuesday’s Outside The Lines at 3:00 pm ET on ESPN2.

 

ESPN Deportes multimedia platform news and information coverage of Mexico vs. USA FIFA World Cup Qualifying Match.

ESPN Deportes will provide comprehensive pre- and post-game coverage of the World Cup qualifying match-up between the United States and Mexico in the Estadio Azteca on March 26.
The news and information coverage will feature José Ramón Fernández, Heriberto Murrieta, former Mexican National Team players Jared Borgetti, Rafa Puente and Luis Zague, among others.

Throughout ESPN Deportes’ platforms, the pre-game block will feature an analysis of each team’s captains, key players and strategies, and the post-game coverage will include a breakdown of match events.

http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-r...exico-vs-usa-fifa-world-cup-qualifying-match/

 

ESPN reporters to cover both sidelines of Mexico-U.S. World Cup qualifier -

Two bilingual ESPN reporters – Monica Gonzalez and John Sutcliffe – will be on the sidelines at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca on Tuesday, March 26, beginning at 9:30 pm ET on ESPN, when the U.S. Men’s National Team face arch-rival Mexico in a key 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match.

Gonzalez, ESPN soccer reporter since 2011 after a career as pioneer member and former captain of the Mexican Women’s National Team, will focus on the U.S. Team. She will also cover tonight’s USA vs. Costa Rica match in Denver (10 pm ET, ESPN) - LB: Match was last night.

Sutcliffe, who lives in Mexico City, will cover the Mexican team. On Wednesday, he began daily reporting for ESPN Deportes shows – SportsCenter, Los Capitanos and Futbol Picante – from El Tri’s camp in San Pedro Sula, where Honduras plays visiting Mexico tonight, where they have not won a World Cup qualifying match in almost 20 years.

Both reporters spoke to Front Row about their assignments for the next two World Cup qualifiers for Mexico and USA:

To read the short Q&A - click on this link - http://frontrow.espn.go.com/2013/03/espn-reporters-to-cover-both-sidelines-of-mexico-u-s-world-cup-qualifier/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed: espnfrontrow (ESPN Front Row)

 

“Soccer Blizzard” World Cup qualifier becomes world class test for Bob Ley and ESPN’s production team -

Here, in a special to Front Row, host Bob Ley recounts the incredible evening of soccer captured and distributed for all fans to see on ESPN. (More on the incredible conditions from others involved in the telecast will be included in our Monday Weekend Tweetback on Front Row.)

http://frontrow.espn.go.com/2013/03..._campaign=Feed:+espnfrontrow+(ESPN+Front+Row)

 

Any particular reason you are churning out posts of ESPN press releases?

 

Cut him a little bit of slack. LAX probably stumbled on some press releases this morning and decided to share them with us.

I didn't know about the coverage for tomorrow night with Sutcliffe and Gonzalez working the sidelines. Sutcliffe had a horrible night on Monday Night Football a few years ago when the electricity in I believe San Francisco went out & Sutcliffe gave some of the worst live reports ever recorded on ESPN. I've seen him report in English since then and it was better than the MNF reports from a few years ago but he is on the lower end of sideline reporters that ESPN has employed over the years. Only the guy above might be more cringe-worthy. I haven't seen Gonzalez yet so I'm intrigued what she can bring.

I read the Ley piece over the weekend and was glad to get more of the story from Ley's view.

Keep sharing whatever nuggets you find LAX!

 

Oh my God, someone please push Alejandro Moreno off a very, very tall cliff.

 

After WC qualifying and until the 2014 WC they won't be showing much of it on the channels ( ESPN3 doesn't count).