NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 15: Adam Nemec #32 of New York City FC takes the ball in the second half against the New England Revolution during the inaugural game of the New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on March 15, 2015 in the Bronx borough of New York City.The New York City FC defeated the New England Revolution 2-0. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 15: Adam Nemec #32 of New York City FC takes the ball in the second half against the New England Revolution during the inaugural game of the New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on March 15, 2015 in the Bronx borough of New York City.The New York City FC defeated the New England Revolution 2-0. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
MLS Doubleheader Coming to FS1 This Sunday
FS1’s coverage of Major League Soccer continues Sunday, April 10 with the network’s first doubleheader of the 2016 season as New York City FC hosts the Chicago Fire at 7:00 PM ET from Yankee Stadium, followed by the defending champion Portland Timbers visiting the LA Galaxy at 9:30 PM ET. FS1’s coverage originates live from StubHub Center in Los Angeles.
Highlighting FS1’s field-level StubHub Center studio coverage, hosted by Rob Stone alongside analyst Stu Holden, is a rare appearance by the historic COPA AMERICA CENTENARIO trophy, as FOX Sports’ looks forward to its coverage of the “Championship of the Americas” coming in June. Tickets to the coveted June 26 COPA AMERICA CENTENARIO final at MetLife Stadium go on public sale Monday, April 11 at 1 PM ET, however fans watching FS1’s MLS coverage Sunday, as well as FOX’s Bundesliga coverage (Wolfsburg-Mainz) on Saturday, can acquire an exclusive code, which provides an opportunity for early-birds to purchase tickets one-hour before the public sale (12 PM ET). Viewers can visit CA2016.com/tickets and enter the offer code to get special access.
NYCFC, led by David Villa and Andrea Pirlo, return to action after a week off and face the Fire for the second time this season, winning 2-1 in the season opener. JP Dellacamera and Brad Friedel call the match from Yankee Stadium with sideline reporter Katie Witham.
Sunday’s second match features a clash between the Timbers and the Galaxy as Steven Gerrard and Giovani dos Santos look to rediscover their scoring touch at home. John Strong and Alexi Lalas call the match with reports from Julie Stewart-Binks. Both matches are also live on FOX Deportes and available via FOX Sports GO, FOX Soccer 2Go and online at FOXSportsGO.com.
