[TarHeelHawk]

Originally Posted by TarHeelHawk

I was wondering the same thing. Any help from anyone in the know is appreciated. I think it's funny that ESPN sent a crew down there and isn't even broadcasting the game.

If ESPN wants to get the EPL next year, it's hard to tell.

Originally Posted by tim_redd

Have you read any of this thread?

Originally Posted by Clones33

Maybe you could not be an *** about it. ESPN wanted the game, NBC and telemudo offered it for 5x the typical going rate. ESPN said no. Only on telemundo and Mun2(english). Clear enough?

I'm being an ***? Please. I guess even in a thread about a soccer game some people can't get past the screen name, but thanks for the answer anyway.

Do you happen to know what channel Mun2 is?

[TRZA]

I think ESPN bought the USA television rights for Spanish La Liga games. Most will be put on ESPN Deportes, some will be on ESPN2.

ESPN2 will televise about 20 matches per season, and ESPN Deportes two or three per weekend of league play for a total of at least 95. At least 114 matches per season will be available online on ESPN360. ESPN’s networks will also share rights to Spain’s Copa del Rey.
“We’re excited that, about getting a premier league in the world at probably at the most exciting time in its recent history,” said Lino Garcia, ESPN Deportes’ general manager.
The league’s most-watched games, the two El Classic matchups between Barcelona and Real Madrid, likely will be simulcast by GolTV and ESPN. Last season, Barcelona’s 2-0 victory over Real Madrid on Dec. 13 was seen by 258,000 Hispanic television households in the U.S., and Barca’s 6-2 rout on May 2 by 189,000, GolTV said.

ESPN’s Rights To La Liga Explained | TheOriginalWinger.com

[tim_redd]

Originally Posted by jdoggivjc

According to a message board on ESPN it should be on the MUN2 "free preview" channel on (DirecTV 203, DISH 838).

Apparently, Telemundo (owned by NBC) owns the rights to the game and wanted to charge ESPN something like 5x the normal going rate that would normally be charged to air it.

1st page...

[dmg89]

Originally Posted by TarHeelHawk

Not really, I just figured that one of the bigger games for the US in recent memory would be available to those of in the United States in the language of the masses - English.

Maybe you could just answer the question?

ESPN didn't have the rights because the game is being played in Mexico and telemundo has a deal to televise all home games for Mexico.

[CRCy17]

1-1 they are getting away with a lot of holding and pulling on the US players, i guess i shouldnt be surprised

[Clones33]

Originally Posted by CRCy17

1-1 they are getting away with a lot of holding and pulling on the US players, i guess i shouldnt be surprised

There are about 200-300 USA fans there surrounded by armed-guards. Think the ref has the balls to call an even game...I don't. But that's all part of home field advantage.

[Cyclone06]

Originally Posted by TarHeelHawk

I'm being an ***? Please. I guess even in a thread about a soccer game some people can't get past the screen name, but thanks for the answer anyway.

Do you happen to know what channel Mun2 is?

If you would have read the entire thread you would have answered all your questions without having to post. I'm guessing you just wanted to get your screenname out there to turn this into a ui discussion. Sorry, you lose, back to cavedome you go.

[shildreth]

Originally Posted by CRCy17

1-1 they are getting away with a lot of holding and pulling on the US players, i guess i shouldnt be surprised

Give credit where due. That shot was an absolute laser. Perfect placement.

[Clones33]

Originally Posted by shildreth

Give credit where due. That shot was an absolute laser. Perfect placement.

Agree. Mex is outplaying us. They always do this for 15min a half. US needs to weather the storm.

[CRCy17]

Originally Posted by shildreth

Give credit where due. That shot was an absolute laser. Perfect placement.

That was a great shot yes, but the Mexico player who pulled Donovan down from behind which resulted into the turnover and the shot was what i was more concerned with

[Clones33]

Gooch and DeMerit both get yellows within 2 min of eachother. Not good for the middle of the back line to be playing cautious for over an hour.

[shildreth]

Originally Posted by Clones33

Gooch and DeMerit both get yellows within 2 min of eachother. Not good for the middle of the back line to be playing cautious for over an hour.

We just got a card for the same takedown..... definately not calling it both ways.

[CRCy17]

Originally Posted by Clones33

There are about 200-300 USA fans there surrounded by armed-guards. Think the ref has the balls to call an even game...I don't. But that's all part of home field advantage.

If your a FIFA international referee, I would EXPECT you to have the cahones to make a call

[dmg89]

Originally Posted by CRCy17

If your a FIFA international referee, I would EXPECT you to have the cahones to make a call

I honestly don't know how the sport has any credibility with their referee's. Not just in this game or any other US game for that matter.

[CRCy17]

Originally Posted by dmg89

I honestly don't know how the sport has any credibility with their referee's. Not just in this game or any other US game for that matter.

Valid point, i guess its just an expectation that you will get hosed on the road