SACRAMENTO, Calif. (March 15, 2018) — Sacramento Republic FC, along with Hearst Television’s KQCA My58 and Spanish station Estrella TV Sacramento, announced today they have formed an exclusive partnership to broadcast 25 matches this season.
“Republic FC fans are some of the most passionate and dedicated fans and we are always striving to expand our reach and support base even further throughout the Sacramento region,” said Republic FC Chief Operating Officer Ben Gumpert. “Our partnership with KQCA My58 gives our fans more live games this season than ever before, including Spanish-language broadcasts for the first time in club history.”
“We are proud to partner with one of the most popular sports franchises in the Sacramento area,” said KCRA 3 and KQCA My58 President and General Manager Elliott Troshinsky. “It is very exciting for us to be able to offer the Sacramento Republic FC games in both English and Spanish.”
KQCA My58 and Estrella TV Sacramento will both broadcast live 15 home games and 10 away games, beginning with Republic FC’s season opener on March 17 at 7:30pm against San Antonio FC. The 25 scheduled games for broadcast is a record high for the club.
For the first time Republic FC history, viewers in the greater Sacramento/Stockton/Modesto area will be able to watch Spanish broadcasts of the games via Estrella TV Sacramento on digital channel 58.3, Comcast 377, Charter 200, CCI 16, Rancho Murieta 179 and Volcano 447.
English broadcasts on KCQA My58 will retain on-air talents Rob McAllister and Kevin Goldthwaite in their respective roles of play-by-play announcer and color commentator.
About Sacramento Republic FC
Sacramento Republic FC is a record-breaking USL franchise and the 2014 USL Champion. Through an unrivaled level of support from its fans and community, the club is leading a movement to secure MLS rights and build a soccer-specific stadium in Downtown Sacramento. Founded in 2012, Republic FC exists to make the Sacramento region into the most inspiring, energetic and rewarding place to live, work and play through the beautiful game. For more information, visit www.sacrepublicfc.com.
About KQCA My58
KQCA MY58, a Hearst Television station, is the MyNetworkTV affiliate in Sacramento, CA. The station is part of a duopoly with NBC-affiliate KCRA 3. KQCA My58 broadcasts a variety of entertainment programming, including “Modern Family,” “The Big Bang Theory,” “Mom,” “The Goldbergs” and “Last Man Standing.” KQCA My58 is also the broadcast home for preseason Oakland Raiders, KCRA 3 News at 10 p.m. and KCRA 3 News from 7-9 a.m.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (March 15, 2018) — Sacramento Republic FC, along with Hearst Television’s KQCA My58 and Spanish station Estrella TV Sacramento, announced today they have formed an exclusive partnership to broadcast 25 matches this season.
“Republic FC fans are some of the most passionate and dedicated fans and we are always striving to expand our reach and support base even further throughout the Sacramento region,” said Republic FC Chief Operating Officer Ben Gumpert. “Our partnership with KQCA My58 gives our fans more live games this season than ever before, including Spanish-language broadcasts for the first time in club history.”
“We are proud to partner with one of the most popular sports franchises in the Sacramento area,” said KCRA 3 and KQCA My58 President and General Manager Elliott Troshinsky. “It is very exciting for us to be able to offer the Sacramento Republic FC games in both English and Spanish.”
KQCA My58 and Estrella TV Sacramento will both broadcast live 15 home games and 10 away games, beginning with Republic FC’s season opener on March 17 at 7:30pm against San Antonio FC. The 25 scheduled games for broadcast is a record high for the club.
For the first time Republic FC history, viewers in the greater Sacramento/Stockton/Modesto area will be able to watch Spanish broadcasts of the games via Estrella TV Sacramento on digital channel 58.3, Comcast 377, Charter 200, CCI 16, Rancho Murieta 179 and Volcano 447.
English broadcasts on KCQA My58 will retain on-air talents Rob McAllister and Kevin Goldthwaite in their respective roles of play-by-play announcer and color commentator.
About Sacramento Republic FC
Sacramento Republic FC is a record-breaking USL franchise and the 2014 USL Champion. Through an unrivaled level of support from its fans and community, the club is leading a movement to secure MLS rights and build a soccer-specific stadium in Downtown Sacramento. Founded in 2012, Republic FC exists to make the Sacramento region into the most inspiring, energetic and rewarding place to live, work and play through the beautiful game. For more information, visit www.sacrepublicfc.com.
About KQCA My58
KQCA MY58, a Hearst Television station, is the MyNetworkTV affiliate in Sacramento, CA. The station is part of a duopoly with NBC-affiliate KCRA 3. KQCA My58 broadcasts a variety of entertainment programming, including “Modern Family,” “The Big Bang Theory,” “Mom,” “The Goldbergs” and “Last Man Standing.” KQCA My58 is also the broadcast home for preseason Oakland Raiders, KCRA 3 News at 10 p.m. and KCRA 3 News from 7-9 a.m.