LAFC Soccer To Air On KSPN (ESPNLA 710AM), KFWB (La Mera Mera 980)/Los Angeles

Radio Partners

New MLS team LOS ANGELES FOOTBALL CLUB (LAFC) will be heard in English on ESPN Sports KSPN-A (ESPNLA 710AM)/LOS ANGELES and in Spanish on LOTUS Regional Mexican KFWB-A (LA MERE MERA 980)/LOS ANGELES.  KSPN "SOCCER WEEKLY" host DAVE DENHOLM will at the mic for ESPNLA, while LOTUS Spanish Sports KWKW-A (ESPN DEPORTES 1330AM) host ARMANDO AGUAYO and FS1, FOX DEPORTES, and ESTRELLA TV sportscaster FRANCISCO X. RIVERA will call the matches on KFWB.  The deals are for the inaugural 2018 and 2019 seasons.

“We are excited to expand our broadcast reach and partner with ESPNLA 710 AM and KFWB 980 AM,” said LAFC Owner and President TOM PENN. “We are committed to making our matches accessible throughout LOS ANGELES, and these industry leaders will provide comprehensive coverage of our club throughout SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.”

“We are incredibly honored to be a part of LAFC’s inaugural season and very excited to help welcome the team to LOS ANGELES,” said ESPNLA VP/GM SCOTT MCCARTHY. ”LAFC is a world-class organization from top to bottom -- from the great players and coaching staff, to the ownership and management group, to the gorgeous new stadium in downtown LOS ANGELES. Fans of the beautiful game in SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA can look forward to some great football and a game-day experience second to none.”

"LAFC is proud to be affiliated with these two strong radio partners in Los Angeles,” said LAFC EVP/Chief Business Officer LARRY FREEDMAN. “ESPNLA 710 and the ESPN brand are known for excellence, and we are delighted to provide our matches in Spanish on a major outlet such as KFWB 980 AM.”

“We are thrilled to deliver the excitement of the LAFC to L.A.'s Spanish Speaking Community,” said KFWB President/GM JIM KALMENSON. “This is a big event for SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA's Latino community and KFWB's expansive coverage ensures that listeners from OXNARD to SAN BERNARDINO and beyond will be able to cheer on LA's new team.”

LAFC joins MLS this season; its BANC OF CALIFORNIA STADIUM, a 22,000 seat facility on the site of the old SPORTS ARENA adjacent to the COLISEUM, is presently under construction racing to be completed by the scheduled APRIL 29th home opener against SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC.

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