July 8 and 22 matches to be broadcast on WRTV
INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, July 3, 2023) – Indy Eleven has announced a pair of matches, including this Saturday’s match against FC Tulsa, will now air on WRTV, Indianapolis’ ABC affiliate. In addition, the July 22 match against Tampa Bay will also air on the station. Greg Rakestraw and Brad Hauter will be on the call, with both matches scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET.
“We are excited to team up with WRTV as our newest broadcast partner for upcoming matches this season,” Greg Stremlaw, Indy Eleven President and Chief Executive Officer said. “The relationship, along with our other excellent media partners, will help grow the visibility of Indy Eleven and extend our brand throughout the city of Indianapolis and across central Indiana communities. We look forward to strengthening this relationship over seasons to come and are already developing content for current fans and new fans of Indy Eleven alike to experience Indiana’s Team.”
Saturday will be the first chance for fans to catch Indy Eleven action on WRTV, as the two look to promote and continue to build on the new partnership. Episodes of Indy Eleven’s new series, Undrafted, will also be broadcast on WRTV starting in November.
“Local soccer fans will be able to tune in to WRTV later this month to follow Indy Eleven in action,” said Lana Durban Scott, Vice President and General Manager of WRTV. “Our partnership with Indy Eleven is a great example of Scripps’ commitment to showcasing sports in local markets.”
Indy Eleven and WRTV have also previously announced a partnership to air Undrafted, an 11-part series presented by spokenote and hosted by Indianapolis-based sports broadcast journalist Haley Jordan, that follows current small college players and alums of small colleges in the opportunity to have their chance at the big time. This unique training camp offers prospective pros a chance to get on the radar of the Indy Eleven technical staff. Trialists will earn the opportunity to showcase their talents and be evaluated as they chase the ultimate prize – a spot in Indy Eleven’s preseason training camp in 2024.
Indy Eleven’s creative team will capture this unique pathway to the pros in building the episodic series to begin airing November 19 at 1:30 pm ET on WRTV. For more information on the program click here.
For more information on how to watch WRTV check local listings on your cable/satellite system, Hulu+ Live TV, YouTube+ Live TV, or over-the-air on 6.1.
About Indy Eleven Professional Soccer
Since its launch in 2013, Indy Eleven’s dedication to its club and community has been driven by empowering a culture of excellence through its players and staff, staying true to its aim of fielding teams that represent the State of Indiana proudly on and off the field. The 2023 season will be the 10th year playing men’s professional soccer and the team is currently playing in the United Soccer League (USL) Championship, a 24-team professional soccer league based across the United States. Indy Eleven has also recently acquired a W League franchise and now a new top-tier women’s professional team in the Super League. Indy Eleven launched a youth development program that has grown to over 16,000 children via affiliated youth clubs across Indiana. In addition to their USL Academy operations, they also will begin their Pro Academy in both MLS Next and ECNL starting July 1st, 2023. Learn more at indyeleven.com.
About Scripps
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As the nation’s fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
