In the continued battle between ESPN and Fox Sports 1, we learn that the Foxies will launch a new daily soccer show. The show airing on FS1 will be called “Fox Soccer Daily” and launches on Monday, August 19. It will air at 4 p.m. ET.
This announcement comes after ESPN announced its own daily soccer show, ESPN FC back in May. That will have its official premiere on August 11.
Fox Soccer Daily will focus on the major soccer leagues in North America and Europe. Here’s the official announcement.
FOX SOCCER DAILY COMING TO FOX SPORTS 1
News, Highlights & Analysis Show Premieres Aug. 19
Los Angeles — Continuing its long tradition of offering the best in world soccer to US fans, FOX Sports introduces FOX SOCCER DAILY, a live soccer news, highlights and analysis program airing weekdays on FOX Sports 1 beginning Monday, Aug. 19 at 4:00 PM ET. FOX SOCCER DAILY originates from the FOX Network Center in Los Angeles.
“We are excited to create a daily destination for US Soccer fans to coincide with the launch of FOX Sports 1 next month,” said FOX Soccer Daily Executive Producer Jonty Whitehead. “Given our overall programming commitment to international soccer and global reach, we believe FOX SOCCER DAILY will provide crucial insight, analysis and coverage of the beautiful game that all fans of the sport crave.”
A season-long program, FOX SOCCER DAILY covers the major soccer leagues and competitions across the globe with an emphasis on Europe and North America. The fast-paced, half-hour program airs Monday to Friday (4:00 – 4:30 PM ET) on FOX Sports 1, America’s new sports network launching Aug. 17, except when preempted by UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League pre-game and post-game shows.
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