beIN SPORTS Adds Exclusive Coverage of North American Soccer League (NASL) to Programming Lineup

beIN SPORTS today announced the acquisition of NORTH AMERICAN SOCCER LEAGUE (NASL) broadcasting rights for 2016 and 2017. The Network's league coverage will kick off with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers hosting Miami FC at Lockhart Stadium on April 2, 2016. beIN SPORTS' coverage of the NASL will be available on both beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS CONNECT, the Network's streaming service.

"With our new partnership with NASL firmly in place, we're betting big on North American programming rooted in a growing U.S. fan base," said Yousef Al-Obaidly, Managing Director of beIN SPORTS. "Featuring some of the country's top professional soccer talent, this acquisition represents the first time we hold the rights to a domestic soccer league, further showcasing our commitment to providing access to the best sports leagues and events, both here and abroad."

The NASL is comprised of 12 teams in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico and uses a split-season schedule running from April to early November, with a four-week break in July.

"We're obviously very excited to announce our new partnership with beIN SPORTS," said NASL Commissioner Bill Peterson. "Like the NASL, beIN SPORTS has quickly grown in importance and stature across North America. Our savvy pro soccer fans here in NORTH AMERICA are watching beIN SPORTS on a regular basis, and now they'll be able to watch exciting and competitive NASL action every week."

The New York Cosmos enter the exciting 2016 season as defending champions, and will face additional competition as three new teams make their NASL debut this spring. New teams entering this season include the Oklahoma City-based Rayo OKC, owned by Spanish club Rayo Vallecano, as well as Miami FC, co-owned by Italian soccer legend Paolo Maldini. Puerto Rico FC, owned by NBA New York Knicks player, Carmelo Anthony, is also set to make its debut following the mid-season break.

Below please find the beIN SPORTS schedule for the NASL 2016 season. For the most up-to-date schedule of NASL matches, please visit: www.beinsports.com/us/tv-guide.

beIN SPORTS SCHEDULE
DATE		EVENT				WEEK
April 2		Fort Lauderdale Strikers vs. Miami FC				WEEK 1
April 9		Indy Eleven vs. Ottawa Fury FC				WEEK 2
April 15		Jacksonville Armada vs. Miami FC				WEEK 3
April 23		Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Carolina RailHawks				WEEK 4
April 30		Rayo OKC vs. Indy Eleven				WEEK 5
May 4		Jacksonville Armada vs. FC Edmonton				WEEK 6
May 7		Jacksonville Armada vs. Rayo OKC				WEEK 6
May 14		Minnesota United vs. Jacksonville Armada				WEEK 7
May 21		Indy Eleven vs. Minnesota United				WEEK 8
May 28		Miami FC vs. FC Edmonton				WEEK 9
June 4		Carolina RailHawks vs. Jacksonville Armada				WEEK 10
June 11		Minnesota United vs. Miami FC				WEEK 11
BREAK
July 2		Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Jacksonville Armada				WEEK 12
July 9		Indy Eleven vs. Minnesota United				WEEK 13
July 13		Rayo OKC vs. Puerto Rico FC				WEEK 14
July 16		Minnesota United vs. Indy Eleven				WEEK 14
July 23		Jacksonville Armada vs. Ottawa Fury FC				WEEK 15
July 27		Ottawa Fury FC vs. Carolina RailHawks				WEEK 16
July 30		Miami FC vs. Indy Eleven				WEEK 16
August 6		Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Fort Lauderdale Strikers				WEEK 17
August 13		Carolina RailHawks vs. Puerto Rico FC				WEEK 18
August 20		Rayo OKC vs. Miami FC				WEEK 19
August 27		Miami FC vs. Minnesota United				WEEK 20
September 3		Minnesota United vs. Rayo OKC				WEEK 21
September 10		Fort Lauderdale Strikers vs. Indy Eleven				WEEK 22
September 17		Puerto Rico FC vs. Jacksonville Armada				WEEK 23
September 24		Jacksonville Armada vs. Rayo OKC				WEEK 24
September 28		Miami FC vs. Ottawa Fury FC				WEEK 25
September 30		Rayo OKC vs. Carolina RailHawks				WEEK 25
October 8		Carolina RailHawks vs. Fort Lauderdale Strikers				WEEK 26
October 12		Jacksonville Armada vs. Miami FC				WEEK 27
October 15		Indy Eleven vs. Carolina RailHawks				WEEK 27
October 22		Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Ottawa Fury FC				WEEK 28
October 29		Puerto Rico FC vs. Carolina RailHawks				WEEK 29

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