U.S. Soccer, the official governing body of the sport in the United States for more than a century, has reached an agreement with Cumulus Media’s Westwood One that will allow Westwood One Sports to be the domestic English-language audio partner of U.S. Soccer.
According to a news release, the multiyear partnership includes broadcast rights to all U.S. Soccer Federation-hosted matches, including all USWNT and USMNT friendlies, Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinal matches, and the SheBelieves Cup.
Thursday’s 8pm (ET) SheBelieves Cup matchup of the USWNT versus Colombia will mark the first broadcast.
“We want U.S. Soccer fans to have as many avenues as possible to engage with our matches, players, and coaches, and this partnership allows them to find us on Westwood One Sports’ vast network,” said David Wright, Chief Commercial Officer for U.S. Soccer. “Westwood One will bring our matches to life in exciting ways while meeting our fans wherever they are listening.”
Westwood One, the largest audio network in the U.S., has more than 9,800 affiliated radio stations. Westwood One Sports will be home to U.S. Soccer podcasts on radio and other audio platforms in the U.S. through 2030.
“The addition of U.S. Soccer to our Westwood One Sports platform is an exciting milestone for us,” said Collin Jones, President of Westwood One and EVP, Corporate Strategy and Development, Cumulus Media. “Bringing both the men’s and women’s national team programming to our listeners enhances our commitment to delivering world-class sports coverage. This partnership not only provides fans with unparalleled access to the action on the pitch but also creates valuable opportunities for our advertisers to connect with a passionate and engaged audience. We look forward to amplifying the excitement of U.S. Soccer across our network for many years to come.”
U.S. Soccer will launch a new podcast series as part of the partnership that will “feature interviews from across the American soccer landscape… focus on how U.S. Soccer is growing the game and… highlight the unprecedented lineup of upcoming events including the SheBelieves Cup, the U.S. Open Cup, and the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup.”
Along with Westwood One, U.S. Soccer’s domestic media rightsholders include Warner Bros. Discovery, NBCUniversal Telemundo, and Fútbol de Primera.
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