ESPN adds worldwide rights to NWSL

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — ESPN and the National Women’s Soccer League have reached an agreement for worldwide rights to the league’s remaining regular-season and playoff matches. ESPN already had rights to broadcast games in the United States.
ESPN’s international coverage Saturday features a doubleheader: the Orlando Pride vs the Utah Royals followed by the Portland Thorns-Washington Spirit game. The network will have 27 more regular-season matches after Saturday.
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