U.S. SOCCER AND FÚTBOL DE PRIMERA REACH SPANISH LANGUAGE AUDIO RIGHTS AGREEMENT
Multi-Year Agreement Will Make FDP the Exclusive Spanish-Language Audio Rights Partner of U.S. Soccer Including USMNT and USWNT Friendlies, Concacaf Nations League Group Stage Matches, and Other Key Competitions
CHICAGO (April 18, 2023) – U.S. Soccer and Fútbol de Primera (FDP) today announced a multi-year partnership that will make FDP the exclusive Spanish-language audio rights partner of the Federation, inclusive of high-profile matches and off the field events like the SheBelieves Summit and the National Soccer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
The partnership framework includes coverage rights for USWNT and USMNT friendly matches, Concacaf Nations League group stage matches, the SheBelieves Cup, and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 through the tournament Final in the United States and its territories and possessions, including Puerto Rico.
“Our partnership with Fútbol de Primera will provide another avenue for fans to access U.S. Soccer matches and exciting off the field content,” said U.S. Soccer Chief Commercial Officer David Wright. “In addition to our incredible relationship with NBC Universal Telemundo, Fútbol de Primera is an important strategic step in our commitment to reaching young, multicultural fans as we strive to continue to grow the game at all levels.”
FDP has been at the forefront of Spanish-language soccer coverage for over 33 years and has become the recognized brand for Hispanic audiences in the United States. It owns the exclusive Spanish language audio rights to the FIFA World Cup, Gold Cup 2023, among other properties.
Presented by world renowned and National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee Andrés Cantor, Fútbol de Primera also airs an hour-long show which airs from Monday-Friday and provides the latest information and analysis on international soccer as well as interviews with the most recognized and well-known figures in the sport.
"We are more than thrilled to once again, be the Spanish language audio partner of U.S. Soccer,” said Fútbol de Primera Partner Andrés Cantor. “For the last three decades FDP has supported, covered and cared about "la selección de todos" and we are ready to enjoy the ride towards the FIFA World Cup 2026 as the audio broadcast partners of the U.S. National Teams"
The partnership will begin with FDP’s live coverage of the inaugural Allstate Continental Clásico on April 19 as the USMNT takes on Mexico in Glendale, Ariz. at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. MST. Fans can tune in to the live Spanish audio coverage of the Allstate Continental Clásico via the FDP website.
The Allstate Continental Clásico is a new annual event that features the USMNT hosting a top-tier opponent from North, Central or South America, and demonstrates Allstate’s commitment to growing soccer in the United States in partnership with U.S. Soccer. The USMNT holds an impressive 17-9-7 advantage vs. Mexico since 2000.
About U.S. Soccer
Founded in 1913, the U.S. Soccer Federation has been the official governing body of the sport in the United States for more than 100 years. During that time, the sport has grown tremendously at all levels. As U.S. Soccer looks towards the future, its mission is to make soccer the preeminent sport in the United States. With a long-term and strategic approach, U.S. Soccer aims to accomplish its mission by supporting its members to increase participation at the youth and adult levels, commercially grow the sport to reinvest back into the game, develop world class players, coaches, and referees to consistently win at the highest levels on the international stage and serve the fans by engaging with them in deeper and more meaningful ways. For more information, visit ussoccer.com.
About Fútbol de Primera
Fútbol de Primera is a minority owned American audio content company founded in 1989. It is the US home of the most exclusive soccer radio rights in the country, including the FIFA World Cups since 2002, along with other tournaments like the FIFA Women's World Cup . FDP is the official Spanish language radio partner of Concacaf for the 2023 Gold Cup, Nation's League etc. FDP Radio’s daily show is the longest running show of its kind in the Hispanic market and syndicated in more than 90 markets. All FDP properties are available in all streaming platforms, FDP's app and fdpradio.com.
