USL News Release
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
TAMPA, Fla. - “USL Breakaway Magazine,” the fast-paced 30-minute highlight and feature show chronicling United Soccer Leagues and its system of elite-level amateur and professional leagues, makes its 2011 debut at 7 p.m. ET Wednesday on FOX Soccer.
With its season debut, “USL Breakaway Magazine,” hosted by the voice of USL, Kenn Tomasch, charts a new course in 2011. The show, in its sixth season, has become a year-round fixture featuring 12 monthly episodes thanks to an exciting new three-year broadcast deal between USL and FOX Soccer.
In this month’s episode, which originates from USL’s spacious new headquarters in Tampa, “USL Breakaway Magazine” previews the 2011 USL PRO season with a look at the 12 teams comprising the league’s American and National Divisions. Our cameras caught up with Los Angeles Blues Head Coach Charlie Naimo, who discussed the high level of competition his first-year squad is facing in USL PRO.
USL President Tim Holt kicks off the episode with a look at how “USL Breakaway Magazine” has grown into what it is today. Later in the show fans get a comprehensive preview of the 2011 Premier Development League, W-League, Super-20 League and Super Y-League seasons.
Another major aspect of the broadcast deal with FOX Soccer is the USL PRO Game of the Week, with the Rochester Rhinos hosting the Harrisburg City Islanders this Saturday (June 11) at 5:30 p.m. ET in the first of 10 national broadcasts. The first replay of “USL Breakaway Magazine” airs at 5 p.m. ET Saturday, leading into the USL PRO Game of the Week, which is followed by the U.S. vs. Panama CONCACAF Gold Cup live telecast.
“USL Breakaway Magazine” Episode 1 Schedule
Debut
Wednesday June 8 7 p.m. ET
Replays
Saturday June 11 5 p.m. ET
Wednesday June 15 5 a.m. ET
Episode 2 of “USL Breakaway Magazine” is scheduled to debut in July and will look at the latest USL news and highlights and a special community program led by USL PRO’s Charlotte Eagles. “USL Breakaway Magazine” is produced by Cultural Videos and Sports Communications Inc.