Birmingham Legion FC News: USL Reaches Deal With ESPN

TAMPA, FL — Fans of the Birmingham Legion FC have more viewing options by which to cheer on their team. The United Soccer League announced a new three-year rights agreement with ESPNthat features the USL Championship and League One matches through the 2022 season.

The new agreement will see a three-fold rise in the number of games televised annually on ESPN’s networks, including the addition of Spanish-language telecasts on ESPN Deportes, as well as continued expansive coverage on ESPN+, the leading multi-sport, direct-to-consumer video service.

"We are thrilled to continue with ESPN and ESPN+," said USL Executive Vice President Court Jeske. "USL is an organization that aims to put the fans first and we know that supporters across the country will be very pleased with this new three-year agreement and the exposure it brings."

The relationship between the USL and ESPN will enter its fifth full year in 2020 as the league celebrates its 10th anniversary season. Under the new agreement, 18 regular-season games from the Championship will air on ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPNU or ESPN Deportes annually in addition to the USL Championship Final. All other matches will be streamed live on ESPN+.

Birmingham is currently 9-10-5 in its inaugural season in the USL Championship League.