April 13, 2024 – National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL)
NJ/NY Gotham FC News Release
HARRISON, NJ – NJ/NY Gotham FC and MSG Networks today jointly announced the renewal of their local broadcast partnership, with expanded coverage of the 2024 Gotham FC Regular Season presented by CarMax. NJ/NY Gotham FC and MSG Networks reinforce their shared commitment to increase visibility, awareness, and reach of matches featuring the reigning National Women’s Soccer League champions.
Nine total games including four home and, for the first time, five away games will be available on MSG Networks’ platforms, including MSG+, MSG’s direct-to-consumer streaming service. Other “friendly” matches and feature programming will also be available on MSG’s outlets.
“MSG Networks is proud to continue as the local broadcast partner for the league champions, Gotham FC,” said Kevin Marotta, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Content, MSG Networks. “With more games now included as a part of our coverage this season, we are excited to increase accessibility to viewers and fans throughout the tri-state area.”
“With MSG Networks as a continued partner, Gotham FC will have every match of the season televised,” said Nan Vogel, Gotham FC Senior Vice President, Partnerships. “Any match not already available on national broadcast will air on MSG Networks, which increases awareness in our market and brings fans the stories that showcase our world-class players.”
MSG coverage of Gotham FC matches will follow the same format from 2023, opening with a pregame show that sets the stage to welcome in viewers before live action kicks off the first half. A halftime show will break down the first 45 minutes of play before the second half begins, and a postgame show after the final whistle will provide a comprehensive recap of the match.
It all kicks off this Sunday, April 14 with Gotham FC’s highly anticipated home opener against the Kansas City Current at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J. (6 p.m. ET, MSG).
The star-studded event will spotlight head-to-head matchups both on and off the field, with major elements of fanfare surrounding the club’s first home regular season game since winning the league title. As the team returns to its home turf, fans will witness the official championship banner unveiling and a special ring ceremony for the players.
On the field, reigning FIFA Women’s World Cup champion Esther (Spain) – who scored the championship game-winner – leads a talented Gotham FC roster that became…