Cumulus Media’s Westwood One has signed a multi-year exclusive agreement with U.S. Soccer giving the network exclusive English audio rights to all U.S. Soccer Federation hosted matches including all USWNT and USMNT friendlies, Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinal matches, and the SheBelieves Cup.
The first broadcast will be the SheBelieves Cup game featuring the USWNT vs. Colombia on Thursday, February 20 at 8 pm ET. The deal will also include a new podcast series focusing on how U.S. Soccer is growing the game domestically.
Westwood One President Collin Jones said, “The addition of U.S. Soccer to our Westwood One Sports platform is an exciting milestone for us. 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 Chief Commercial Officer David Wright said, “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. Westwood One will bring our matches to life in exciting ways while meeting our fans wherever they are listening.”