Fútbol de Primera Radio and Univision Radio announced a multiyear broadcasting agreement

Fútbol de Primera Radio and Univision Radio announced today a multiyear broadcasting agreement in key markets, including New York, Chicago, Dallas, San Diego and Austin. The affiliation agreement will bring coverage of major soccer events to fútbol fanatics in these markets, including Copa America Centenario, the Mexican National Team in World Cup qualifying and its annual US tour, the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup Russia, the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia and FDP’s other programming.

Futbol de Primera’s exclusive broadcasts will air on Univision Radio’s top-rated FM stations:

WXNY 96.3 FM New York; WPPN 106.7 FM in Chicago, IL; KLNO 94.1 FM in Dallas, TX; KLNV 106.5 FM in San Diego, CA; and KLQB 104.3 FM in Austin, TX.

Beginning April 25, 2016, the following Univision Radio stations will broadcast FDP’s Sunday show and the daily show featuring legendary soccer announcer Andrés Cantor and his signature mix of soccer highlights and in-depth analysis:

WADO 1280 AM- New York, NY

WRTO 1200 AM – Chicago, IL

KFLC 1270 AM – Dallas, TX

KLNV 106.5 FM or KLQV 102.9 FM – San Diego, CA

KLQB 104.3 FM or KLJA 107.7 FM – Austin, TX

Alejandro Gutman, Chairman of Fútbol de Primera, said, “With this agreement, FDP’s programming is carried in more than 100 affiliates, making FDP Radio the leading Hispanic radio network in terms of reach, and exclusive content with the best national ratings. This shows that there is still a big appetite for radio consumption and as we start getting ready for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, we are now in a position to say we will have an even better network than in the 2010-2014 period. We look forward to making history and are grateful to Univision Radio for their trust in FDP Radio.”

“Univision Radio is the choice destination for Hispanics tuning in. As the US home of the most important fútbol matches, we’re pleased to partner with Fútbol de Primera to extend our coverage of the most important events, such as Copa America Centenario and the Mexican National Team, onto our market leading radio stations and better serve fútbol fanáticos.” John Eck, Chief Local Media Officer and Executive Vice President of Technology, Operations and Engineering, Univision Communications Inc.