Dr Pepper Dallas Cup inks broadcast deal with FloSports for 2019
DALLAS, Texas (Via Dallas Cup) – The Dr Pepper Dallas Cup, the oldest and most prestigious international youth soccer tournament in the United States, has reached a broadcast agreement with FloSports, the innovator in live digital sports and original content, for the 2019 edition of the tournament on FloFC.com. The new partnership will provide live and on-demand coverage of select matches from the Dr Pepper Dallas Cup’s 40th Anniversary Tournament this April.
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As part of the agreement, approximately 25 quarter-final, semi-final, and championship matches, from the U13 through U19 age brackets will be aired live on FloFC, FloSports’ vertical dedicated entirely to soccer coverage. Additionally, FloFC will feature exclusive Dallas Cup content, including behind the scenes access with interviews, highlight packages, and off-field coverage.
The Dallas Cup and FloSports digital broadcast package complements Dallas Cup’s existing broadcast agreement with Univision Deportes Network of exclusive coverage of the Univision Deportes Super 14’s and of the Gordon Jago Super Group.
“We are thrilled to welcome FloSports to the Dr Pepper Dallas Cup broadcast family,” Dallas Cup Executive Director Andy Swift said. “At a time when digital access to content is at a premium, the new partnership will augment our ability to deliver soccer fans high-quality viewing experiences for the Dallas Cup, while providing our athletes unique platforms to showcase their elite talents. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we are excited to partner with FloSports and continue to put a national spotlight on youth soccer.”
“Partnering with one of the most prestigious youth soccer tournaments in the United States and the world for their 40th anniversary year is an exciting addition for our soccer audience,” FloSports Director of Global Rights Acquisition Adam Armstrong said. “The Dr Pepper Dallas Cup attracts elite clubs from all over the world and has showcased some of the best professional players in competition in recent times, including Wayne Rooney, Landon Donovan, and Clint Dempsey. We’re proud to provide fans with the opportunity to watch the future stars of professional soccer compete at the very highest youth levels.”
Soccer fans can access live and on-demand coverage of the Dr Pepper Dallas Cup, Concacaf Nations League, and other soccer matches by visiting FloFC.com and becoming a monthly or annual PRO subscriber. Either subscription unlocks access to premium content across the entire FloSports network. Games can be watched across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Roku, or Apple TV 4.
With more than 10,000 live competitions per year, FloSports continues to emerge as the global leader in live, in-depth, and on-demand digital coverage for passionate sports fans.
Dr Pepper Dallas Cup’s 40th Anniversary Tournament will be held from April 14th through April 21st, 2019. In total, 248 elite teams, representing 16 countries and five continents, will vie for the prestigious “Boot and Ball” championship trophies across ten age brackets. The full tournament schedule, including the broadcast schedule, will be released at a later date.
