PORTLAND, Ore. –
The Portland Timbers announced today that they will partner with Sportsradio 95.5 The Game and News Radio 750 KXL to broadcast all 30 of the team’s regular-season matches and potential playoff games live during the upcoming season.
Forming a multi-year partnership with the Timbers in 2009, 95.5 The Game will air 26 of the club’s regular-season contests in 2010. The final four matches of the regular season will be broadcast live on sister station 750 KXL. In case of schedule conflicts, games will air live on 750 KXL or Freedom 970 as programming allows.
“We are pleased to continue, and grow our partnership with 95-5 The Game and Alpha Broadcasting,” said
Ryan Brach
, senior vice president of business development and broadcasting for the Timbers. “We hope our fans enjoy having every Timbers match broadcast in 2010 and thank our fans and Alpha Broadcasting for their loyal support.”
“I have been a Timbers fan since day one, and that goes back a long time,” said
Brian Jennings
, program director for 95.5 The Game and KXL. “I’m very excited about the Timbers association with 95-5 The Game and Alpha Broadcasting. The future with the Timbers and MLS is something that all of Portland should have a lot of pride in.”
Veteran Timbers announcer
Andy McNamara
returns for a 10th season and again will be paired with
John Strong
, a 95.5 The Game on-air personality, in calling the action this season.
Additionally, streaming broadcasts for all 30 regular-season games and potential exhibition and postseason matches will continue to be available online at
www.portlandtimbers.com
.
The Timbers open the 2010 campaign April 17 as they play host to the Rochester Rhinos at PGE Park. The regular season ends Oct. 2 on the road against Northwest-rival Vancouver.
Season ticket packages, starting at just $96, can be purchased by calling the Timbers ticket office at (503) 553-5555. Those who purchase a 2010 season-ticket package or make a $50 per-seat deposit towards 2011 MLS season tickets gain priority status for season tickets for the Timbers inaugural MLS season in 2011. Additional ticket information is available at
www.portlandtimbers.com
or
www.PortlandMLS2011.com
.
