TNT Sports to Showcase U.S. Men’s National Team in Upcoming Blockbuster Matches Ahead of Copa America
USMNT to Host Colombia in Summer Showdown, Presented by Marriott Bonvoy, Saturday, June 8 & Brazil, in Allstate Continental Clásico, Wednesday, June 12
Both Matches – Along with Pre & Postgame Coverage – Available on TNT, truTV & Max
Luke Wileman to Provide Play-By-Play with Commentator Kyle Martino & Reporter Melissa Ortiz; Former Colombian Striker Juan Pablo Angel to Serve as Studio Analyst on Saturday
TNTSports will showcase two upcoming blockbuster matches starting with the U.S. Men’s National Team hosting Colombia, in the Summer Showdown, presented by Marriott Bonvoy, in Landover, Md., Saturday, June 8, at 5:30 p.m. ET. The following week, this year’s Allstate Continental Clásico will feature five-time World Cup champion Brazil facing the USMNT in Orlando on Wednesday, June 12, at 7 p.m.
Both matches – the last before the USMNT’s roster will be set for Copa America – will be available on TNT, truTV and via the B/R Sports Add-On on Max.
Veteran broadcaster Luke Wileman (play-by-play) will call the action alongside Kyle Martino (commentator) and former Colombian national team member Melissa Ortiz (reporter).
Coverage from Landover and Orlando, respectively, will include hour-long pregame shows presented by AT&T and postgame coverage presented by Autotrader hosted by Sara Walsh. Brian Dunseth will serve as a studio analyst for both matches with former Colombia striker Juan Pablo Angel as guest analyst on Saturday and Soccer Hall of Famer DaMarcus Beasley on Wednesday.
TNT Sports and the U.S. Soccer Federation are in the second of an eight-year multimedia rights agreement which made TNT and Max the exclusive English-language home to more than 20 Women’s and Men’s National Team matches every year. As the full broadcasting schedule is finalized, TNT Sports and U.S. Soccer will share the updated programming information as soon as possible.
In addition, Bleacher Report, House of Highlights, B/R Football, and HighlightHER will provide content to fans throughout the year, elevating the profile of the players and their stories with fans.