USL on Fox Soccer Channel Schedule
Live USL First Division action anchors 2006 schedule; W-League semis make debut
USL News Release
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
TAMPA, FL – United Soccer Leagues announced its television broadcast schedule on Fox Soccer Channel for the 2006 season. The schedule, which begins Sunday, June 18, will be highlighted with the first-ever broadcast of the W-League semifinals in August and a new USL show with features and highlights. 
The schedule will be anchored with live action from the USL First Division beginning with the defending champion Seattle Sounders visiting the expansion side Miami FC Sunday, June 18. Each USL First Division club will be featured over the course of the broadcast schedule.
“Beyond the continued showcasing of the USL First Division matches throughout the summer, we are excited to expand our 2006 coverage into the realm of the behind the scenes type features which offer our fans an inside look at some of the teams and personalities within USL,” said USL Vice President Tim Holt. “Further, our increased coverage of the W-League Championship weekend will serve to reinforce its position as the top league in North American women’s soccer.”
Postseason action begins with a doubleheader of W-League semifinals August 4 in Vancouver, BC followed by the W-League Championship August 6. The PDL Championship will be featured the following weekend on Saturday, August 12. The USL Second Division Championship will be decided live on Fox Soccer Channel two weeks later on Saturday, August 26.
The schedule wraps up with the USL First Division Championship Saturday, September 30 and a USL SoccerFest wrap-up show on Saturday, December 2 featuring the Super Y-League Finals and the USL Annual General Meeting.
"We are delighted to continue our association with the United Soccer Leagues," said Dermot McQuarrie, Senior Vice President and Assistant General Manager of Fox Soccer Channel. "USL has grown impressively at all levels since our partnership began, and as the premier television destination for American soccer fans, Fox Soccer Channel is uniquely qualified to bring audiences all the action and excitement of the 2006 season."
Steve Bell will serve as play-by-play commentator for all matches. A former player for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, Bell has been involved with the USL on Fox Soccer Channel broadcast package for the last five years. Executive Producer Dave Bolton returns for the package. Bolton has worked on USL broadcasts since 1993, handling over 250 games and shows.
All USL on Fox Soccer Channel broadcasts will also be available on Fox Sports World Canada.
USL on Fox Soccer Channel Schedule
| Day |
Date |
Event |
Time (ET) |
| Sunday |
June 18 |
USL-1: Seattle @ Miami |
4:30 |
| Friday |
June 23 |
USL-1: Atlanta @ Charleston |
8:00 |
| Friday |
June 30 |
USL-1: Minnesota @ Virginia Beach |
8:00 |
| Friday |
July 7 |
USL-1: Vancouver @ Montreal |
8:00 |
| Friday |
July 14 |
USL Show |
8:00 |
| Wednesday |
July 19 |
USL-1: All Star Game v Sheffield Wednesday |
8:00 |
| Friday |
July 21 |
USL-1: Seattle @ Portland |
11:00 |
| Friday |
July 28 |
USL Show |
8:00 |
| Friday |
August 4 |
W-League: Semifinal 1 |
8:00 |
| Friday |
August 4 |
W-League: Semifinal 2 |
10:30 |
| Sunday |
August 6 |
W-League: Championship |
8:00 |
| Saturday |
August 12 |
PDL: Championship |
7:00 |
| Friday |
August 18 |
USL-1: Toronto @ Rochester |
8:00 |
| Saturday |
August 26 |
USL-2: Championship |
7:00 |
| Friday |
September 1 |
USL Show |
8:00 |
| Friday |
September 8 |
USL-1: Miami @ Puerto Rico |
8:00 |
| Saturday |
September 30 |
USL-1: Championship |
7:00 |
| Saturday |
December 2 |
USL SoccerFest Show |
TBD |
Schedule subject to change
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