FOX Sports Introduces Corner Flag Cams for Saturday’s MLS Cup
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – FOX Sports is set to deliver a new point of view for Saturday’s MLS Cup between host Atlanta United FC and the Portland Timbers, introducing corner flag cameras to its 26-camera arsenal from Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Coverage begins on FOX and the FOX Sports app at 7:30 PM ET.
“There are probably a finite amount of camera positions left in terms of soccer coverage,” said Michael Davies, FOX Sports SVP of Field and Technical Operations. “We have seen the value of pylon cameras in American football from time to time, so we decided to try the corner flags … we’ll look for opportunities to use this new view to enhance our storytelling.”
In addition to the new flag cams, being used for the first time by the network, FOX Sports is deploying 16 manned cameras, 10 unmanned cameras, two shared cameras and two Super Slow-Motion cameras.
Rob Stone hosts FOX Sports’ field-level studio coverage, with analysis from Alexi Lalas and Maurice Edu. John Strong, Stu Holden and Katie Witham call the match.
For all you need to know about MLS Cup, visit MLSSoccer.com.
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FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing 21st Century Fox’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing partnerships. FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Broadcasting Company; FS1, FS2; FOX Sports Regional Networks, their affiliated regional web sites and national programming; FOX Soccer Plus; FOX Deportes and FOX College Sports. FOX Sports also encompasses FOX Sports Digital, which includes FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX Sports GO. Also included in the Group are FOX’s interests in joint-venture businesses Big Ten Network and BTN 2Go, as well as a licensing agreement that establish the FOX Sports Radio Network.
