NWSL TO LIVE STREAM GAMES VIA YOUTUBE FOR 2015 SEASON
The NWSL soccer season kicks off this weekend with exciting match ups and not to be missed action. Can’t make a game? Relax – now technology brings the games to you on YouTube. Even easier than watching on TV, catch every moment of the action on any mobile device or computer – so now there is no excuse not to support your favorite women’s pro soccer team. Pick one of the nine teams — Boston Breakers, Chicago Red Stars, Houston Dash, FC Kansas City, Portland Thorns FC, Seattle Reign FC, Sky Blue FC, Washington Spirit or Western New York Flash and start cheering this weekend.
YouTube will allow fans nationally and internationally to follow every moment
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced today the league will stream the 2015 NWSL regular season via YouTube. As the largest global video sharing site, YouTube will allow fans nationally and internationally to follow every moment of action during the 2015 NWSL season.
YouTube Live will once again provide to fans live in-game features including DVR, chat, full HD, and social media interactivity. Fans are encouraged to subscribe for free to the league and team-specific YouTube channels.
Please visit http://www.NWSLsoccer.com/home/about/800237.html for links to each account.
Live games will once again be available for free via the NWSL’s YouTube channel with archived games available shortly after each game’s completion. In addition, the League will once again provide a highlights package of each game this season on the league’s YouTube channel.
Week 1:
Friday, April 10
Houston Dash vs. Washington Spirit – 8:30 PM ET
Saturday, April 11
Portland Thorns FC vs. Boston Breakers – 10:00 PM ET
Sunday, April 12
FC Kansas City vs. Sky Blue FC – 4:00 PM ET
Seattle Reign FC vs. Western New York Flash – 7:00 PM ET
National broadcast television information for the 2015 season will be announced by the League in the near future.
The Scoop on the First Match:
The Houston Dash kickoff the franchise’s second season and the third NWSL campaign this evening when they welcome the Washington Spirit to BBVA Compass Stadium.
The Dash take to the field in 2015 following an offseason featuring dramatic changes in on-field personnel. Managing director Brian Ching and coach Randy Waldrum wasted little time in reworking the roster – acquiring midfielder and U.S. international Carli Lloyd in October in a trade with the Western New York Flash. Then on draft day the Dash pulled off a pair of major additions – selecting midfielder Morgan Brian out of the University of Virginia with the No. 1 overall pick as well as sending the No. 13 overall pick to Portland Thorns FC in exchange for Jessica McDonald. The forward notched 11 goals – tied for third in the NWSL – as she enjoyed a breakout season with the Thorns in 2014 and the Dash brass will be hoping for more of the same this year.
Houston will also be looking for a boost last season’s second worst defense after bringing in Republic of Ireland international defender Stephanie Roche as well as continued contributions from Kealia Ohai and Melissa Henderson – both of whom scored in the Dash’s 2-0 preseason victory against the University of Texas. Houston will be looking for a better start in 2015 after winning just one of their first nine matches in their inaugural season.
The Spirit enter this year with high hopes of earning a second consecutive trip to the NWSL Playoffs.
Coach Mark Parsons will want his squad to squirrel away three points out of a the gate against a team Washington did not lose to last season – posting a 2-0-1 record against the Dash, including a win and a draw at BBVA Compass Stadium.
Canada international Diana Matheson, who registered a goal and an assist in two games against Houston in 2014, will once again bring her steady presence to the Spirit midfield in 2015. The Dash will also have to contend with 2014 NWSL Best XI members in Washington defender Ali Krieger.
Washington has lost just twice in their previous 10 regular-season contests (4-2-4) and will hope to pick up where they left off at the end of last season. The Spirit will also be looking to continue their strong play away from home in 2015 after posting the league’s third-ranked road record (5-5-2) in 2014.
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is a nine-team Division-I women’s professional soccer league featuring national team players from Canada, Mexico and the U.S. The nine clubs are the Boston Breakers, Chicago Red Stars, Houston Dash, FC Kansas City, Portland Thorns FC, Seattle Reign FC, Sky Blue FC, Washington Spirit and Western New York Flash.
Based in Chicago, the NWSL is supported by the Canadian Soccer Association, Federation of Mexican Football and the United States Soccer Federation. For more information about the NWSL, log on to the league’s official website at www.NWSLsoccer.com.
