ESPN3 to carry the PFL International Challenge powered by USA Futsal
FC Barcelona matches versus PFL Team USA, PFL Team Mexico online

Futsal fans across the United States will enjoy FC Barcelona’s appearances in the PFL International Challenge powered by USA Futsal.

Both of the Spanish powerhouse’s matches in Texas will be delivered on the network this weekend.

FC Barcelona squares off against PFL Team USA at 7:30 p.m. central Friday and against PFL Team Mexico at 2 p.m. central Saturday at the Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco.

Professional Futsal League investor Donnie Nelson said the new league’s inaugural event is bolstered by the power of ESPN3. The network is accessible on computers, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles and connected devices to more than 99 million households nationwide through an affiliated internet or video subscription.

“The Professional Futsal League is proud to partner with ESPN3 in providing live coverage of the first PFL International Challenge,” Nelson said. “FC Barcelona, Team USA and Team Mexico will put on a show that fans across the country will now be able to enjoy.”

Forbes ranks FC Barcelona as the 2nd most valuable sports club in the world. The worldwide Barcelona brand will fit perfectly with the programming available on ESPN3.

THE PFL INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE

Powered by USA Futsal

(March 13-14 games available on ESPN3)

Schedule

Friday, March 13
FC Barcelona vs. USA
7:30 p.m. Dr Pepper Arena, Frisco, TX
After Party: Ace's Ice House & Chop Shop

Saturday, March 14
FC Barcelona vs. Mexico
2 p.m. Dr Pepper Arena, Frisco, TX

Sunday, March 15
USA v Mexico
2 p.m. Los Mavs Festival, Gilley's Restaurant, Dallas, TX


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The network is currently available to more than 99 million homes at no additional cost to fans who receive their high-speed Internet connection or video subscription from an affiliated service provider. The network is also available at no cost to approximately 21 million U.S. college students and U.S.-based military personnel via computers, smartphones and tablets connected to on-campus educational and on-base military broadband and Wi-Fi networks.

ABOUT THE PFL INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE: The PFL International Challenge powered by USA Futsal will feature FC Barcelona, PFL Team Mexico and PFL Team USA in a three-day tournament. FC Barcelona will face PFL Team USA at 7:30 p.m. March 13 at the Dr Pepper Arena in Frisco, Texas. FC Barcelona will face PFL Team Mexico at 2 p.m. March 14 at the Dr Pepper Arena. PFL Team Mexico will face PFL Team USA at 2 p.m. March 15 at Gilley’s Dallas as part of the Dallas Mavericks Los Mavs Festival.

ABOUT THE PROFESSIONAL FUTSAL LEAGUE: The PFL launched in January 2015 by investors Donnie Nelson, the Dallas Mavericks general manager and Brian Dick, the president, CEO and founder of Quest Resource Holding Corporation. Commissioner Keith Tozer and president Michael Hitchcock lead the PFL. League play will begin in November 2016 with teams from established professional brands as well as new futsal clubs.

ABOUT USA FUTSAL: USA Futsal was founded by Rob Andrews in 2010 in order to bring the highest level of global futsal opportunities to players, coaches and fans in the United States. USA Futsal currently operates the World Futsal Cup and Women’s Futsal Cup in Spain each year and the World Futsal Championships open to boys and girls at the ESPN Wide World of Sports each Summer as a part of their multi-year deal signed with Disney Sports in 2014.






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