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HDNET KICKS OFF ITS EXCLUSIVE NATIONAL HD MLS CUP PLAYOFF COVERAGE
NEW YORK and DALLAS – HDNet announced its schedule for exclusive national
HDTV coverage of the MLS Cup Playoff series, including both Conference
Championship matches the weekend of November 5 and 6. HDNet’s coverage
begins Friday, October 22 with the first postseason match featuring the Los
Angeles Galaxy (No. 2 seed) at the Colorado Rapids (No. 3 seed) at 9:30 p.m.
ET, live from Invesco Field in Denver.
On Saturday, October 30, HDNet continues its Conference Semifinal coverage
with Game 2 of the Eastern Conference series between the MetroStars (No. 3
seed) and D.C. United (No. 2 seed), who will meet again following Sunday
night’s regular season finale in which 15-year-old rookie sensation Freddy
Adu had two assists in a heated match between the bitter rivals.
On November 5 and 6, HDNet will wrap up its second season of “MLS on HDNetâ€
with exclusive national high-definition coverage of both the Eastern and
Western Conference Championships. A final schedule of matchups and dates
will be determined pending the results of the Conference Semifinals.
"For the second consecutive season, MLS fans watching the regular season
games on HDNet have been treated to an incredible high-definition
experience, and we are pleased that HDNet will continue to give our league
the national coverage throughout the MLS Cup Playoffs,†said MLS
Commissioner Don Garber.
"HDNet will be the only place for soccer fans to watch the exciting live
action of both Conference Finals in high-def, so we encourage people to call
their cable or satellite provider today to sign up for HDNet," said Mark
Cuban, co-founder and president of HDNet. "Watching in HDTV is the best way
to see the players up close, follow the movement on the entire field, and
feel the playoff energy right from home."
Announcers Glenn Davis and Marcelo Balboa will handle the play-by-play and
color commentary for these games, as they have all season for HDNet.
HDNet will also produce a special program, “MLS Behind the Net: 2004 Season
in Review,†featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the 2004 season, including
interviews with both players and coaches.
The live broadcast schedule is listed below (all times are Eastern). Please
note that the schedule is subject to change. A complete schedule, including
encore presentations and additional games as scheduled, is available at
www.hd.net or at www.MLSnet.com.
The MLS Cup Playoffs on HDNet (subject to change).
Date Game Time (ET)
Friday, October 22 Los Angeles Galaxy at Colorado Rapids 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 30 MetroStars at D.C. United 7:00 p.m.
Fri. or Sat., Nov. 5 or 6 Western Conference Championship TBD
Saturday, November 6 Eastern Conference Championship TBD
NEW YORK and DALLAS – HDNet announced its schedule for exclusive national
HDTV coverage of the MLS Cup Playoff series, including both Conference
Championship matches the weekend of November 5 and 6. HDNet’s coverage
begins Friday, October 22 with the first postseason match featuring the Los
Angeles Galaxy (No. 2 seed) at the Colorado Rapids (No. 3 seed) at 9:30 p.m.
ET, live from Invesco Field in Denver.
On Saturday, October 30, HDNet continues its Conference Semifinal coverage
with Game 2 of the Eastern Conference series between the MetroStars (No. 3
seed) and D.C. United (No. 2 seed), who will meet again following Sunday
night’s regular season finale in which 15-year-old rookie sensation Freddy
Adu had two assists in a heated match between the bitter rivals.
On November 5 and 6, HDNet will wrap up its second season of “MLS on HDNetâ€
with exclusive national high-definition coverage of both the Eastern and
Western Conference Championships. A final schedule of matchups and dates
will be determined pending the results of the Conference Semifinals.
"For the second consecutive season, MLS fans watching the regular season
games on HDNet have been treated to an incredible high-definition
experience, and we are pleased that HDNet will continue to give our league
the national coverage throughout the MLS Cup Playoffs,†said MLS
Commissioner Don Garber.
"HDNet will be the only place for soccer fans to watch the exciting live
action of both Conference Finals in high-def, so we encourage people to call
their cable or satellite provider today to sign up for HDNet," said Mark
Cuban, co-founder and president of HDNet. "Watching in HDTV is the best way
to see the players up close, follow the movement on the entire field, and
feel the playoff energy right from home."
Announcers Glenn Davis and Marcelo Balboa will handle the play-by-play and
color commentary for these games, as they have all season for HDNet.
HDNet will also produce a special program, “MLS Behind the Net: 2004 Season
in Review,†featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the 2004 season, including
interviews with both players and coaches.
The live broadcast schedule is listed below (all times are Eastern). Please
note that the schedule is subject to change. A complete schedule, including
encore presentations and additional games as scheduled, is available at
www.hd.net or at www.MLSnet.com.
The MLS Cup Playoffs on HDNet (subject to change).
Date Game Time (ET)
Friday, October 22 Los Angeles Galaxy at Colorado Rapids 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 30 MetroStars at D.C. United 7:00 p.m.
Fri. or Sat., Nov. 5 or 6 Western Conference Championship TBD
Saturday, November 6 Eastern Conference Championship TBD
