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ESPN+ is raising its price on August 23 to $9.99 per month. But before the new rate kicks in, now is the time for smart shoppers to avoid the increase. This is your last chance to get ESPN+’s annual plan and save $30.
If you watch a lot of sports, consider <a href="https://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/330866/535099/9070" rel="noopener" target="_blank">locking in the current rate for the annual plan</a> before the price goes up. Or <a href="https://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/330866/863124/9070" rel="noopener" target="_blank">upgrade to the Disney Bundle</a> for more cost savings across ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+.
We’ve done the math for you to show you the cost savings that are available. 
Currently subscribing to ESPN+ on a monthly basis?
When you <a href="https://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/330866/535099/9070" rel="noopener" target="_blank">upgrade your ESPN+ subscription from the monthly to annual plan</a>, you’ll get ESPN+ for $69.99. On and after August 23, the annual plan increases to $99.99.
If you’re already an ESPN+ monthly subscriber and want to get the annual rate, <a href="https://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/330866/535099/9070" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here</a> and then select the ‘Get ESPN+’ button (even if you already have it). You’ll be able to log in and then switch to the annual plan.
We can all agree that $69.99 is far better than $99.99 especially if we’re going to be watching ESPN+ throughout the year for soccer. And, of course, that doesn’t even factor in all of the others sports that ESPN+ offers.
If you do nothing and continue subscribing to <a href="https://go.web.plus.espn.com/mWebq" rel="noopener" target="_blank">ESPN+</a>, your monthly price increases from $6.99 to $9.99 from August 23 onwards. Over 12 months, that’s an increase of $36 for a total expenditure of $119.88. Therefore, the annual plan of $69.99 makes even more sense if you’re currently a month-to-month subscriber.
<h3>ESPN+’s renewal of soccer rights</h3>
Specifically back to soccer, ESPN+ already features every game from the Bundesliga and LaLiga each season. Plus ESPN+ recently renewed its deals for the English Championship, League Cup, DFB-Pokal, Copa del Rey and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/2022/08/19/espn-plus-renews-eredivisie-rights-to-continue-showing-dutch-soccer/">Eredivisie</a>. The streaming service also broadcasts other soccer leagues such as USL and MLS, as well as college soccer, Liga MX and more.
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Over recent years, <a href="https://go.web.plus.espn.com/mWebq" rel="noopener" target="_blank">ESPN+</a> took major steps to improve its soccer streaming services.
For example, ESPN+ holds more soccer leagues than any of its competitors. LaLiga and the Bundesliga are top-tier leagues with heavy followings throughout. Same applies to competitions such as the Championship, Major League Soccer and USL Championship.
Inside the application, there are also strong features that users have access to. For one, the rewind feature comes in handy when something crucial happens in the game. Also, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/2021/01/21/espn-plus-multicast-video-walkthrough-shows-why-its-the-killer-feature-for-soccer-fans/">ESPN’s multicast feature is revolutionary</a>, and is essential when there are multiple games on at the same time. Other streaming services should take notes from multicast for different leagues’ big days across the grounds.
This is not to say ESPN+ is perfect, as no streaming service is. Each person will have their own issues as they use it. Similarly, some of these conundrums may not really be in ESPN’s hands.
However, if perfection is the goal, ESPN+ can improve its soccer streaming services in a few ways.
<h3>Four ways for ESPN+ to improve soccer streaming service</h3>
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<h5>1. Allow access to ESPN without cable or TV provider</h5>
Soccer fans have to subscribe to a number of services to watch all the leagues throughout Europe. The Bundesliga and LaLiga are on ESPN+, the Premier League is on Peacock, Serie A and the Champions League are on Paramount+. It is a lot to keep track of.
For domestic soccer, ESPN regularly puts MLS games on ESPN or ESPN2. That’s great, it grows the game for a more traditional audience. However, despite paying directly to ESPN’s subscription service, users of ESPN+ do not have access to the main ESPN channel. That seems like a given, particularly since CBS does it on Paramount+.
<h5>2. Keep hold of soccer properties</h5>
I said it once, and I’ll say it again. It is a struggle to keep track of the different streaming services necessary to watch soccer. Recently, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/2022/08/04/eredivisie-games-leave-espn-plus/">the Eredivisie</a>, the top league in the Netherlands, left ESPN+. A fairly popular league with the likes of Ajax, PSV and Feyenoord, losing the Eredivisie is a big, albeit not monumental, loss for ESPN+’s catalog.
Re-upping on the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/2022/08/09/espn-renews-english-football-league-rights-deal/">English Football League for two more years</a> is a good start. However, it is not long ago that ESPN had coverage of Serie A. Imagine a world where LaLiga, Bundesliga and Serie A are on one platform. Pure bliss.
Understandably, these rights are expensive and only growing costlier. Wishful thinking, perhaps, but it would certainly improve ESPN+ soccer streaming services.
<h5>3. Update layout of home screen</h5>
ESPN+ has so much soccer content. The only problem is that on weekends when there are hundreds of sporting events, it can be a challenge to find a particular game you want to watch.
There are search features, but if you use some kind of smart TV, Apple TV or Amazon Firestick, the search process is somewhat challenging. Instead, ESPN+ could do something where it lists out competitions, then has the games fall under that umbrella. There are likely other means of organization out there that would make it more seamless.
<h5>4. Simplify payment process</h5>
In regards to the August 23rd price hike to $9.99, there is belief that this is an effort to push subscribers towards the <a href="https://go.web.plus.espn.com/mg25qa" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Disney Bundle</a>. The Disney Bundle is fine, and it does actually provide some good value.
However, the process to merge subscriptions onto the Disney Bundle is not as simple it should be. People that make an effort to join the Disney Bundle that already have ESPN+ or Hulu or Disney+ receive numerous emails. Plus you have to activate the services, which is something that should happen automatically. Maybe in the future, ESPN+ can opt for some form of central registration process to make everything simpler, and make subscribers happier.
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For the second time in a year, ESPN+ will be increasing the price of its monthly and annual subscription service. In August 2020, ESPN+ increased from $4.99 to $5.99 per month. And beginning August 13, 2021, the price will increase per month to $6.99.
For soccer fans, $6.99 is still arguably a bargain considering the quantity and quality of games available. ESPN+ has the exclusive rights to all of the Bundesliga and LaLiga games both in English and Spanish. Plus, ESPN+ streams MLS, Championship, USL Championship, UEFA Nations League, League One, League Two, FA Cup, League Cup, Leagues Cup, US Open Cup, International Champions Cup, Eredivisie, Danish Superliga, Chinese Super League, Indian Super League, Australian A-League, Sweden’s Allsvenskan and FA Community Shield.
If you’re not already a subscriber to ESPN+, now is the time to take advantage of their annual pricing so you don’t get hit with the price increase. If you <a href="https://go.web.plus.espn.com/mWebq" rel="noopener" target="_blank">sign up to the annual plan</a> before August 13, you can <a href="https://go.web.plus.espn.com/mWebq" rel="noopener" target="_blank">get it for $59.99 per year</a>. Otherwise, from August 13 onwards, the annual rate is $69.99. At a $59.99 price, that works out to be $4.99 per month.
The August 13 price increase will apply to ESPN+ subscribers. The price for the Disney+ Bundle (featuring ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu) will remain the same at $13.99 per month.
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It’s a busy time of the year for clubs this summer as they prepare for the new soccer season. And it’s also a hectic time for ESPN too who will be broadcasting the vast majority of friendlies across ESPN’s television and streaming networks.
In addition to coverage of the International Champions Cup from across North America and Asia, ESPN will broadcast important warmup matches for clubs in the Premier League, Championship, Eredivisie, Liga MX, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Serie A and other leagues.
Some of the teams featured include Manchester United, Real Madrid, Ajax, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Chivas, Inter Milan, Spurs, Juventus and others.
Here’s the complete schedule as of press time (all kickoff times listed are according to the Eastern United States timezone):
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Wednesday, July 3
Sion vs. PSV Eindhoven (friendly), 1pm, ESPN3 and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a> (free trial)
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Saturday, July 6
Boreham Wood vs. Arsenal (friendly), 10am, ESPN3 and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a> (free trial)
Cruz Azul vs. Morelia (friendly), 6pm, ESPN Deportes and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling TV</a> (free trial)
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Sunday, July 7
PSV Eindhoven vs. Nice (friendly), 11am, ESPN3 and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a> (free trial)
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Thursday, July 11
West Ham United vs. SC Rheindorf Altach (friendly), 11:30am, ESPN3 and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a> (free trial)
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Friday, July 12
Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Schweinberg (friendly), 11:30am, ESPN3 and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a> (free trial)
Real Betis vs. Sheffield United (friendly), 3pm, ESPN3 and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a> (free trial)
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Saturday, July 13
FC Lausanne-Sport vs. AS Monaco (friendly), Noon, ESPN3 and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a> (free trial)
Villarreal vs. West Bromwich Albion (friendly), 1pm, ESPN3 and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a> (free trial)
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Sunday, July 14
Internazionale vs. FC Lugano (friendly), 11:30am, ESPN3 and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a> (free trial)
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Tuesday, July 16
Real Betis vs. Reading (friendly), 2:30pm, ESPN3 and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a> (free trial)
Fiorentina vs. Chivas (International Champions Cup), 9pm, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=x2vYEsBAJH4&amp;offerid=669015.20&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hulu Live</a> and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-13622723?sid=home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PlayStation Vue</a> (free trial)
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Wednesday, July 17
PSV Eindhoven vs. VfL Wolfsburg (friendly), Noon, ESPN3 and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a> (free trial)
Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich (International Champions Cup), 11pm, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=x2vYEsBAJH4&amp;offerid=669015.20&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hulu Live</a> and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-13622723?sid=home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PlayStation Vue</a> (free trial)
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Thursday, July 18
Ajax vs. Watford (friendly), Noon, ESPN3 and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a> (free trial)
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Friday, July 19
Everton vs. AS Monaco (friendly), Noon, ESPN3 and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a> (free trial)
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Saturday, July 20
Manchester United vs. Inter Milan (International Champions Cup), 7:30am, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=x2vYEsBAJH4&amp;offerid=669015.20&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hulu Live</a> and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-13622723?sid=home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PlayStation Vue</a> (free trial)
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Watford (friendly), 9am, ESPN3 and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a> (free trial)
AS Monaco vs. Valencia (friendly), Noon, ESPN3 and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a> (free trial)
Benfica vs. Chivas (International Champions Cup), 4pm, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=x2vYEsBAJH4&amp;offerid=669015.20&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hulu Live</a> and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-13622723?sid=home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PlayStation Vue</a> (free trial)
Arsenal vs. Fiorentina (International Champions Cup), 4pm, <a href="http://espn.zlbu.net/c/330866/531511/9070" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ESPN+</a>
Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid (International Champions Cup), 8pm, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=x2vYEsBAJH4&amp;offerid=669015.20&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hulu Live</a> and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-13622723?sid=home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PlayStation Vue</a> (free trial)
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Sunday, July 21
Juventus vs. Tottenham Hotspur (International Champions Cup), 7:30am, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=x2vYEsBAJH4&amp;offerid=669015.20&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hulu Live</a> and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-13622723?sid=home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PlayStation Vue</a> (free trial)
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Monday, July 22
Ajax vs. Panathinaikos (friendly), Noon, ESPN3 and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a> (free trial)
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Tuesday, July 23
Barcelona vs. Chelsea (friendly), 6:30am, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=x2vYEsBAJH4&amp;offerid=669015.20&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hulu Live</a> and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-13622723?sid=home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PlayStation Vue</a> (free trial)
Sion vs. Valencia (friendly), 12:45pm, ESPN3 and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a> (free trial)
Arsenal vs. Real Madrid (International Champions Cup), 7pm, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=x2vYEsBAJH4&amp;offerid=669015.20&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hulu Live</a> and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-13622723?sid=home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PlayStation Vue</a> (free trial)
Chivas vs. Atletico Madrid (International Champions Cup), 9pm, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=x2vYEsBAJH4&amp;offerid=669015.20&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hulu Live</a> and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-13622723?sid=home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PlayStation Vue</a> (free trial)
Bayern Munich vs. AC Milan (International Champions Cup), 9pm, <a href="http://espn.zlbu.net/c/330866/531511/9070" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ESPN+</a>
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Wednesday, July 24
Juventus vs. Inter Milan (International Champions Cup), 7:30am, <a href="http://espn.zlbu.net/c/330866/531511/9070" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ESPN+</a>
Fiorentina vs. Benfica (International Champions Cup), 8pm, <a href="http://espn.zlbu.net/c/330866/531511/9070" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ESPN+</a>
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Thursday, July 25
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United (International Champions Cup), 7:30am, <a href="http://espn.zlbu.net/c/330866/531511/9070" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ESPN+</a>
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Friday, July 26
Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid (International Champions Cup), 7:30pm, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=x2vYEsBAJH4&amp;offerid=669015.20&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hulu Live</a> and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-13622723?sid=home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PlayStation Vue</a> (free trial)
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Saturday, July 27
Vissel Kobe vs. Barcelona (friendly), 5am, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=x2vYEsBAJH4&amp;offerid=669015.20&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hulu Live</a> and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-13622723?sid=home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PlayStation Vue</a> (free trial)
Fulham vs. West Ham United (friendly), 10am, ESPN3 and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a> (free trial)
Borussia Dortmund vs. Udinese (friendly), 11am, ESPN3 and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a> (free trial)
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Sunday, July 28
Arsenal vs. Lyon (Emirates Cup), 10:15am, ESPN3 and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a> (free trial)
AC Milan vs. Benfica (International Champions Cup), 3pm, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=x2vYEsBAJH4&amp;offerid=669015.20&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hulu Live</a> and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-13622723?sid=home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PlayStation Vue</a> (free trial)
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Wednesday, July 31
West Ham vs. Hertha Berlin (friendly), Noon, ESPN3 and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a> (free trial)
Red Bull Salzburg vs. Chelsea (friendly), 2pm, <a href="http://espn.zlbu.net/c/330866/531511/9070" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ESPN+</a>
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Saturday, August 3
Manchester United vs. AC Milan (International Champions Cup), 12:30pm, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sling Orange</a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=x2vYEsBAJH4&amp;offerid=669015.20&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hulu Live</a> and <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-13622723?sid=home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PlayStation Vue</a> (free trial)
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Sunday, August 4
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Inter Milan (International Champions Cup), 10am, ESPN TV/streaming details to be finalized soon
Manchester City vs. Liverpool (FA Community Shield), 10am, <a href="http://espn.zlbu.net/c/330866/531511/9070" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ESPN+</a> (free trial)
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Saturday, August 10
Atletico Madrid vs. Juventus (International Champions Cup), Noon, ESPN TV/streaming details to be finalized soon
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ESPN to broadcast more than 40 soccer friendlies this summer

ESPN to broadcast more than 40 soccer friendlies this summer - World Soccer Talk

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All good things must come to an end. Since 1994, ESPN has been broadcasting the FIFA World Cup into millions of homes across the United States but this year it’ll be no more. Way back in 2011, ESPN lost the rights to broadcast the 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments to rival network FOX Sports.
So for World Cup 2018 and 2022, it’ll be FOX Sports televising the world’s greatest games instead of ESPN. To make matters worse for ESPN fans, FOX Sports also acquired the rights to World Cup 2026 so the soonest that ESPN could return to televising World Cup competitions is 2030!
When the bidding for the US TV rights for the 2018 World Cup happened in 2011, FOX Sports reportedly paid $425 million to beat ESPN’s bid to acquire the rights to broadcast Copa Mundial.
To watch the 2018 World Cup on FOX Sports, you can watch many of the games via over-the-air television or through a legal streaming service such as <a href="http://www.fubo.tv/lp/World-Cup/?irad=482513&amp;irmp=330866" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">fuboTV</a>.
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Despite ESPN losing the World Cup rights to FOX Sports, ESPN plans extensive English and Spanish-language news and information coverage of the 2018 World Cup in Russia across its media platforms in the United States during the month-long tournament, June 14 – July 15.
ESPN’s English-language coverage will include a special one-hour SportsCenter – primarily on ESPN2 at 5 p.m. ET – on every match day of the tournament. The SportsCenter editions will focus primarily on World Cup news and analysis. ESPNFC.com correspondents will also provide on-site reports from Russia. ESPN FC, the global soccer program available exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+, the ESPN App and ESPN.com, will also air daily.
SEE MORE: <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/2018/06/07/espn-world-cup-tv-coverage-everything-need-know/">ESPN World Cup TV coverage: Everything you need to know</a>
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Why isn't the World Cup on ESPN?

Why isn't the World Cup on ESPN? - World Soccer Talk

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ESPN could be a pioneer in the television industry if it decides to offer all of its programming to online services that are in development by Sony, Apple, Google and others. According to ESPN President John Skipper, in an <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-21/disney-s-espn-holds-preliminary-talks-for-web-based-pay-tv.html" target="_blank">interview with Bloomberg</a>, the executive said:
<blockquote>“A Web-based service would have to buy ‘the whole suite of products.’ We’re not going to offer one-offs.”</blockquote>
Under the proposal, sports fans could subscribe via a Web TV service to an ESPN product, which would offer all of the programming from ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews and other related ESPN channels.
Currently, you have to subscribe to a TV provider such as a cable or satellite company to watch ESPN programming. Or, you can watch it online, but only with an authenticated account that proves you’re a cable or satellite subscriber.
It’s still early days, so there’s no guarantee this will happen soon. But with the popularity of Netflix, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/video/primesignup/ref=as_acph_pr_piv_71_on?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=et00d-20" target="_blank">Amazon Prime</a> and Hulu, it’s going to happen sooner or later where cord cutters will be able to choose the programming they want to watch and only pay for that. If ESPN decides to do a deal, they’d be a trendsetter and it would change the entire industry.
How much would you be willing to pay for the suite of ESPN channels each month?

Promising News For Cord Cutters: ESPN Is In Talks to Stream All Channels Online, For A Price

Promising News For Cord Cutters: ESPN Is In Talks to Stream All Channels Online, For A Price  - World Soccer Talk

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The amount of airtime dedicated to soccer in the past 12 months on the United States’s top sports news program ESPN’s SportsCenter was a paltry 1.3 per cent, <a href="http://deadspin.com/what-i-learned-from-a-year-of-watching-sportscenter-5979510" target="_blank">according to a study by Deadspin</a>.
Out of the 289 hours of actual airtime (minus commercials) that the study measured, soccer was covered for 3.6 hours. The only two other sports that received less airtime were tennis and the Olympics.
So what does the data tell us? One, it’s good news that <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/2013/05/14/espn-to-launch-daily-soccer-show-espn-fc-on-espn2-in-august/">ESPN has decided to launch a daily soccer news program</a> beginning August 11, so the sport can get a dedicated 3 hours a week of guaranteed coverage. Two, while the sport is growing exponentially in the United States, it still hasn’t been widely accepted by mainstream jock programs. And three, in order for soccer fans to seek out the best quality and greatest quantity of coverage, the Internet is — and will continue to be — the best option for news and highlights. After <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/2013/03/29/what-will-fox-soccers-lasting-legacy-be/">FOX Soccer shuts down</a> in early September, the only 24/7 dedicated soccer network remaining in the United States is GolTV. beIN SPORT, while focusing mainly on soccer, features other world sports as part of its programming. And FOX Sports 1 is going to have a myriad of NASCAR, UHC and other sports, including soccer, on its network. Lastly, FOX Soccer Plus features a combination of soccer, rugby league and other sports. 
TV in the United States is no longer the best or first place to go to for up-to-the-minute news or highlights.
Here are today’s world soccer news headlines:
International soccer
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<li><a href="http://deadspin.com/what-i-learned-from-a-year-of-watching-sportscenter-5979510" target="_blank">ESPN’s SportsCenter covers soccer 1.3% of the time</a>&nbsp;— Deadspin</li>
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Premier League
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<li><a href="http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/sunday-times-real-madrid-to-join-arsenal-in-race-for-luis-suarez-if-they-cant-get-gareth-bale/" target="_blank">Real Madrid to join Arsenal in race for Luis Suarez if they can’t get Gareth Bale</a> — 101GG</li>
<li><a href="http://www.standard.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/bale-could-face-monaco--avb-8735261.html" target="_blank">Gareth Bale&nbsp;could be in line to face Monaco at the weekend</a> — Evening Standard</li>
<li><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/10207175/Manchester-United-manager-David-Moyes-unsure-if-club-will-make-third-bid-for-Barcelonas-Cesc-Fabregas.html" target="_blank">David Moyes unsure whether United will make a third bid for Fabregas</a> — The Telegraph</li>
<li><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23479936" target="_blank">Swansea City: Chico Flores doubtful for Europa League tie</a> — BBC Sport</li>
<li><a href="http://sabotagetimes.com/reportage/thiago-alcantara-9-other-players-who-rejected-manchester-united/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=thiago-alcantara-9-other-players-who-rejected-manchester-united" target="_blank">Thiago Alcantara &amp; 9 other players who rejected Manchester United</a> — Sabotage Times</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/newcastle-training-easy-complains-jonas-2096235" target="_blank">Newcastle training is too easy complains Jonas Gutierrez</a> — The Mirror</li>
<li><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23479226" target="_blank">Man City: Matija Nastasic suffers injury on Hong Kong pitch</a> — BBC Sport</li>
<li><a href="http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/barcelona-bid-e29m-for-chelsea-defender-david-luiz-sport/" target="_blank">Barcelona bid €29m for Chelsea defender David Luiz</a> — 101 Great Goals</li>
<li><a href="http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/swansea-city-boss-michael-laudrup-5373962" target="_blank">Michael Laudrup ready for tough Euro keeper call between Vorm and Tremmel</a> — Wales Online</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/5037591/Gareth-Bale-in-95m-plus-players-bid-from-Real-Madrid.html?OTC-RSS&amp;ATTR=Football" target="_blank">Gareth Bale in £95m plus players bid from Real Madrid</a> — The Sun</li>
<li><a href="http://www.sportsjournalists.co.uk/other-bodies/football-writers/in-the-land-of-the-free-press-bans-are-banned/" target="_blank">How media access compares between the Premier League and NFL</a> — Sport Journalists’ Association</li>
<li><a href="http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cypriot-businessman-mehmet-dalman-named-5375022" target="_blank">Cypriot businessman Mehmet Dalman named new Cardiff City chairman</a> — Wales Online</li>
<li><a href="http://www.safc.premiumtv.co.uk/news/20130728/ndiaye-leaves-on-loan_2256213_3330111" target="_blank">Sunderland’s&nbsp;Alfred N’Diaye has joined Eskisehirspor on a season-long loan</a> — Sunderland FC</li>
<li><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23481225" target="_blank">Jose Bosingwa leaves QPR by mutual consent to join Trabzonspor</a> — BBC Sport</li>
<li><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2380278/John-OShea-says-Paolo-Di-Canio-flamethrower-Sir-Alex-Fergusons-hairdryer.html" target="_blank">Sunderland’s John O’Shea: I’ve swapped Fergie’s hairdryer for Di Canio’s flamethrower!</a> — The Mail</li>
<li><a href="http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/newcastle-united-increase-bafetimbi-gomis-5375575" target="_blank">Newcastle&nbsp;United increase Bafetimbi Gomis bid as Lyon stand firm</a> — Newcastle Chronicle</li>
<li><a href="http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/gareth-bale-cannot-see-himself-wearing-the-white-of-tottenham-again-mail-on-sunday/" target="_blank">“Gareth Bale cannot see himself wearing the white of Tottenham again”</a> — 101GG</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/west-ham-transfers-robert-snodgrass-2097665" target="_blank">West Ham transfers: Robert Snodgrass of Norwich is a target</a> — The Mirror</li>
<li><a href="http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/premierleague/story/paper-chase-jul-28-chelsea-to-bid-for-bayern-munich-midfielder-luiz-gustavo-072813" target="_blank">Chelsea are ready to table a £15m bid for Bayern Munich midfielder Luiz Gustavo</a> — FOX Soccer</li>
</ul>
Football League
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/euro-millions-winner-les-scadding-5374161" target="_blank">Lottery winner&nbsp;backs Newport County to follow Swansea City’s Premier League miracle</a> — Wales Online</li>
</ul>
Eredivisie
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/ajax-keeper-kenneth-vermeer-forgot-he-was-to-be-in-the-team-photo-pre-az-dutch-super-cup/" target="_blank">Ajax keeper Kenneth Vermeer forgot about the team photo pre AZ Dutch Super Cup</a> — 101 Great Goals</li>
</ul>
Serie A
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.football-italia.net/36862/roma-drop-borriello-us-tour" target="_blank">Roma drop Borriello for US tour</a> — Football Italia</li>
</ul>
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ESPN's SportsCenter Only Covers Soccer 1.3% Of The Time: Daily Soccer Report

ESPN's SportsCenter Only Covers Soccer 1.3% Of The Time: Daily Soccer Report - World Soccer Talk

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