Fox Soccer Channel is offering soccer fans an opportunity to sign up for weekly text message programming alerts and match information delivered directly to their mobile devices.
The alerts will encourage viewers to tune in to the wide range of programming offered by Fox Soccer Channel, including England's Barclays Premier League, Italy's Serie A, Major League Soccer, Women's Professional Soccer and a host of international tournaments such as the FA Cup and CONCACAF Champions League.
"Fox Soccer Channel is pleased to offer soccer fans another unique and innovative way to get the latest match information," said David Sternberg, executive vice president and general manager of Fox Soccer Channel. "Since so many fans follow multiple leagues, our text message initiative will make it easier for them to keep connected and up-to-date with their favorite teams on Fox Soccer Channel." To sign up, soccer fans can simply text FSCTV to 37288. Additional match information will be available on foxsoccer.com. Powered by 2ergo's mobile messaging manager behind the scenes, the text message offering is available on the following carriers: AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Nextel, T-Mobile, Alltel, US Cellular and Virgin Mobile. Consumers should review their wireless carrier agreement for pricing information and details, as standard messaging charges will apply.
Fox Soccer Channel offers comprehensive coverage of soccer, including Major League Soccer, England's Barclays Premier League, Italy's Serie A, the Argentine First Division and Australian Hyundai A-League, as well as such global tournaments as the UEFA Cup, English FA Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, CONCACAF Champions League, 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup.