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Aug 23, 2021

National Women’s Soccer League’s Chicago Red Stars Team Up with Univision Chicago for Exclusive Spanish-Language Broadcast During Hispanic Heritage Month

Partnership to Bring Fans Spanish-Language Coverage of the Red Stars’ Saturday, September 25th Match Versus Portland Thorns Simulcast on UniMás and WRTO 1200 AM Radio

CHICAGO – AUGUST 23, 2021 – The Chicago Red Stars of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and Univision Chicago, part of Univision Communications Inc., the leading Spanish-language media and content company in the U.S., today announced a first-time partnership that will deliver special Spanish-language coverage of the club’s Saturday, September 25 (7 p.m. CDT) match versus the Portland Thorns to fans in the Chicago-land area on UniMás TV and TUDN, Univision Sports Radio WRTO 1200 AM.

“The Red Stars are dedicated to providing a world-class soccer and entertainment experience for all Chicagoans, including the thousands of Latinx residents in and around the city,” said Vicky Lynch Chief Business Officer for the Chicago Red Stars. “Univision’s expansive experience broadcasting soccer matches makes them an ideal partner in helping us to continue growing our connection with the local Latinx community.”

“The Chicago Red Stars play an exciting brand of soccer and we are honored to be bringing women’s soccer action to our fans on both television and radio,” said Doug Levy, President & General Manager, Univision Chicago. “With this partnership, the Red Stars join a robust and growing portfolio of local Chicago professional sports on Univision Local Media.”

In addition to offering fans at home a Spanish-language broadcast experience, the Red Stars will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month at SeatGeek Stadium with activations for fans attending the September 25th game. In the weeks preceding the game, Red Stars players will appear across Univision Chicago television and radio programming to promote the upcoming game and educate fans on the league and the Red Stars franchise.

The Chicago Red stars are the country’s oldest professional women’s soccer team. Established in 2007, the Red Stars are one of the original eight founding members of the NWSL and have made the playoffs in six consecutive years from 2015-2020, including an appearance in the 2020 Challenge Cup Finals. The Red Stars are the club team for U.S. Women’s National Team players Alyssa Naeher, Casey Krueger, Julie Ertz and Tierna Davidson.

CONTACT:
Emmanuel Salazar
Chicago Red Stars
312-241-5628
esalazar@chicagoredstars.com

Kevin Sornatale
Univision Communications
212-455-5259
ksornatale@univision.net

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El Equipo Chicago Red Stars de la Liga Nacional de Fútbol Femenil se Unirá a Univision Chicago para una Trasmisión Exclusiva en Español por el Mes de la Hispanidad

Con la alianza se ofrecerá a los fans cobertura en español del partido entre Red Stars y Portland Thorns el sábado, 25 de septiembre simultáneamente en UniMás y WRTO 1200 AM Radio

CHICAGO –23 DE AGOSTO DE 2021– El Chicago Red Stars de la Liga Nacional de Fútbol Femenil (National Women’s Soccer League o NWSL) y Univision Chicago, parte de Univision Communications Inc., la principal empresa de contenido y medios en español en Estados Unidos, anunciaron hoy la primera alianza con la que se ofrecerá a los fans en el área de Chicago cobertura especial en español del partido del club contra Portland Thorns el sábado, 25 de septiembre (7 p.m. Centro) por UniMás TV y TUDN, Univision Sports Radio WRTO 1200 AM.

“Red Stars se dedica a ofrecer una excelente experiencia de fútbol y entretenimiento a todos los residentes de Chicago, incluidos los miles de residentes latinos en la ciudad y cerca de ella”, dijo Vicky Lynch, Chief Business Officer de Chicago Red Stars. “La extensa experiencia de Univision en la trasmisión de partidos de fútbol lo hace el socio ideal para ayudarnos a seguir haciendo que nuestra conexión con la comunidad latina local aumente”.

“Chicago Red Stars juega un tipo emocionante de fútbol, y es un honor para nosotros ofrecer acción futbolística femenil a nuestros fans en televisión y radio”, dijo Doug Levy, President & General Manager, Univision Chicago. “Con esta sociedad, Red Stars se unirán a la robusta y creciente cartera de deportes profesionales y locales de Chicago en Medios Locales de Univision”.

Además de ofrecer a los aficionados en casa la experiencia de trasmisiones en español, Red Stars celebrará el Mes de la Hispanidad en SeatGeek Stadium con activaciones para los fans que vayan al partido del 25 de septiembre. En las semanas previas al partido, las jugadoras de Red Stars saldrán en la programación de televisión y radio de Univision Chicago para promover el partido e informar a los aficionados sobre la liga y la franquicia Red Stars.

Chicago Red Stars es el más antiguo equipo de fútbol femenil profesional del país. Formado en 2007, Red Stars fue uno de los ocho miembros fundadores de la NWSL y participó en las eliminatorias seis años consecutivos, de 2015 a 2020, incluida la final de la Challenge Cup 2020. Red Stars es el club de las jugadoras de la Selección Nacional Femenil de Estados Unidos Alyssa Naeher, Casey Krueger, Julie Ertz y Tierna Davidson.

CONTACTO:
Emmanuel Salazar
Chicago Red Stars
312-241-5628
esalazar@chicagoredstars.com

Kevin Sornatale
Univision Communications
212-455-5259
ksornatale@univision.net

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