Not just a broadcast partner, an investor and board member
The NWSL and A+E Networks made a major announcement today on a partnership between the league and media company. NWSL Commissioner Jeff Plush, A+E Networks President and CEO Nancy Dubuc, US Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati, and US Soccer and Sky Blue FC star Christie Rampone were on hand to discuss the partnership and take questions.
Until now, every NWSL game has been broadcast on YouTube with Fox Sports broadcasting three regular season games and all three post-season games last season. The partnership announced today launches a game of the week on Lifetime shown every Saturday at 4PM during the season, including a pre-game show before the match on Saturdays at 3:30PM.