All non-nationally televised regular season games will be simulcast on FCDallas.com
FRISCO, Texas – FC Dallas announced its television schedule today which includes 24 regular season games on TXA21. In addition, all of the club’s non-nationally televised games (26) will also be simulcast on FCDallas.com. Eight of FC Dallas’ games will be featured on national television.
TXA21 kicks off its coverage for the 2017 season at 8pm on Saturday, March 11 as FC Dallas travels to Kansas City to square off against Sporting KC. TXA21 will also showcase FC Dallas’ home opener at Toyota Stadium against the New England Revolution in a match presented by Toyota on Saturday, March 18 at 7pm.
TXA21’s broadcasts also include Javier Morales’ return to Salt Lake City when FC Dallas visits Real Salt Lake on May 6, the July 4th match against D.C. United and as well as both games against the reigning MLS Cup champion Seattle Sounders (Sept. 16 and Oct. 15).
“As the popularity of MLS continues to grow, we’re pleased to bring local fans even more game broadcasts on TXA21 in 2017,” said Gary Schneider, president and general manager of TXA21 and CBS11. “There is a lot of excitement surrounding the team this year, and we’re looking forward to a terrific season.”
Mark Followill returns for his 6th season as the television play-by-play announcer for most TXA21 broadcasts. The Ticket’s Bob Sturm is back for his 17th season on FC Dallas game broadcasts. Sturm will assume play-by-play duties and provide color analysis on select games. FC Dallas columnist Daniel Robertson is back for his 3rd season as the team’s color commentator.
FC Dallas Extra Time Presented by Toyota returns for its third season. This live pre-game show is produced by FC Dallas and hosted by Gina Miller who returns for her third season on the broadcast. The show will air on TXA21 immediately before each home game played at Toyota Stadium.
FC Dallas kicks off the 2017 season on the road March 4th against the Los Angeles Galaxy. The home opener at Toyota Stadium is Saturday, March 18th against the New England Revolution in a match presented by Toyota. FC Dallas season ticket memberships, including the home opener and select marquee matchups, are currently available. For the best options available, please call 214.705.6700, e-mail memberships@fcdallas.com or visit fcdallas.com/memberships.
