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Saint Louis Partners with KPLR 11

By USLSoccer.com Staff, 03/16/17, 9:44PM EDT

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Saint Louis FC announced on Thursday evening a new local television partnership with KPLR 11 that will see the airing of 10 games during the club’s 2017 USL regular season. The announcement was made during an event at the Hollywood Casino, during which Saint Louis FC also unveiled its new Nike uniforms for the upcoming season.

“We are entering the next phase of growth for Saint Louis FC,” said Saint Louis FC President Patrick Barry. “A local broadcast television package was at the top of our priority list heading into the 2017 season.  We can now bring St. Louis’ soccer team to St. Louis households on a much larger scale than ever before. We appreciate the partnership with KPLR 11 and look forward to 10 great matches on television in the St. Louis market.”

Saint Louis FC is beginning its third season in the USL in 2017, and the first under new head coach and former Major League Soccer MVP and U.S. Men’s Soccer National Team player, Preki. The team plays at Toyota Stadium in Fenton, Mo., where it has averaged more than 5,000 fans over the past two seasons.

“KPLR 11 has a rich history of broadcasting local sports, and we’re thrilled to present the first local television broadcast of Saint Louis FC soccer in St. Louis,” said Kurt Krueger, VP/Station Manager/Director of Sales, FOX 2 & KPLR 11. “The popularity of soccer in St. Louis is remarkable, and it’s time to give this sport some well-deserved recognition and exposure.”

Eight home games at Toyota Stadium will be aired on KPLR in the upcoming season, in addition to the club’s two visits to FC Cincinnati. The first of those contests on April 15 will open the broadcast schedule, with games against the Charleston Battery, defending Western Conference champion the Swope Park Rangers and Kings Cup rival Louisville City FC also set to be featured.

“Being on KPLR for the 2017 season is a great opportunity to help showcase to the growing base of soccer fans and supporters here in St. Louis the level of play that exists in the USL,” said Saint Louis FC Vice President and General Manager Jeremy Alumbaugh. “Not only are there strong clubs in this league, but top-level players and high quality of play, and this partnership with KPLR 11 will give even more people the chance to watch these soccer talents on the field.”

2017 Saint Louis FC Broadcast Schedule
April 15 – at FC Cincinnati, 6 p.m. CT
May 6 – vs. Rochester Rhinos, 7:30 p.m. CT
June 24 – at FC Cincinnati, 6 p.m. CT
July 15 – vs. Charleston Battery, 7:30 p.m. CT
July 22 –  vs. Louisville City FC, 7:30  p.m. CT
August 5 – vs. Swope Park Rangers, 7:30 p.m. CT
August 19 – vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds, 7:30 p.m. CT
September 16 – vs. Orlando City B, 7:30 p.m. CT
September 23 – vs. FC Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m. CT
October 7 – vs. Richmond Kickers, 7:30 p.m. CT

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