US Open Cup @ Portland should be televised!
by Dave Clark on Jun 19, 2009 11:38 AM PDT
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PrintFSN Sponsors the Alliance right?
FSN NW carries Timbers games right?
Sounders have set MLS records for TV ratings. Timbers are joining MLS. This is a Derby in a stadium that won't hold all of the fans.
Yet, the Open Cup is basically never televised. This is a match that should be on local cable stations. This is a match that could show that the Northwest is and will be the foundation for US soccer for MLS 3.0.
So let's have the Alliance Council, the Advisory Board, the Sounders, the ECS, the Timbers and yes even the TA start working with FSN NW to as soon as possible switch from their Mariners coverage of Seattle @ the New York Yankees (4:05P start) to Sounders @ Timbers.
The ratings will come. Sure it would be a one-off TV match, but it is one that is fully deserving of regional coverage. While PGE may have 15k at it, this is a match that could pass 100k for TV viewers, maybe by far. FSN if you want to be the founding sponsor of the Alliance, it is time to listen to US, the ALLIANCE.
Cross-posted at www.weareecs.com 's forums and goalseattle's forums. I have also emailed all 9 members of the Alliance Council.
Spread the word.
Democracy in Sports should mean something.
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I agree it should be broadcast. They are not going to broadcast over the Mariners. There is a contract to be recognized. If there is another sister station, then great. If not, then local KONG should be televising it. People in Portland will be able to get the broadcast. If it is not broadcast, then someone is dropping the ball. This is the time to stand up and cement this sport into the fabric of the sports community.
by TL on Jun 20, 2009 12:18 AM PDT reply actions
It is important to note that when approaching this that the best MLS tv rating for ESPN2 this year was the final half hour of the Wednesday night match.
It drew 550k nationally, likely due to the lead in. It would seem that if a match starts late and has great atmosphere and solid performance on the pitch baseball fans WILL WATCH.
by Dave Clark on Jun 20, 2009 12:16 PM PDT reply actions
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