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Copa90 Joins XUMO Just In Time To Kick Off MLS Season

Posted by XUMO on Mar 1, 2017 9:00:00 AM

 

Copa90 XUMO Channel to Offer Free Access to Premium, Unique Content, Including a Full 2017 MLS Season Preview, Player Profiles and Fan Culture Stories

London, March 1, 2017 – Copa90, one of the most influential brands in global soccer fan culture, is now available to stream for free on XUMO, the premier LIVE and video-on-demand (VOD) over-the-top (OTT) service for the digital age. The immediate availability of the Copa90 channel across XUMO platforms—including smart TVs from major manufactures such as LG’s Channel Plus, exclusively powered by XUMO, VIZIO, Panasonic, Funai Electronics Co. brands Magnavox, Sanyo and Philips, iOS and Android mobile devices and Roku—means fans will have access to Copa90’s full, premium lineup of coverage as the new season of Major League Soccer (MLS) football kicks off on March 3, 2017.

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Copa90 will be featuring unique content to get every soccer fan ready for the MLS season. XUMO will be spotlighting Copa90’s complete 2017 Major League Soccer season preview with everything from the most outrageous scenes to player profiles, fan culture stories and additional exclusive behind the scenes video that can only be found on Copa90. Upcoming features and profiles include: 

  • “Tim Parker Cut/Bench/Buy”- Mar. 1
  • “Bradley Wright-Phillips & Grime Music”- Mar. 2
  • “Diego Valeri On Coming To MLS”- Mar. 3
  • “Top 3 MLS Goals of the Weekend”- Mar. 6
  • “Orlando City Profile”- Mar. 8
  • “Top 3 MLS Goals of the weekend”- Mar. 13
  • “Sacha Kljestan on life in the UCL”- Mar. 15

Nick Bourne, chief commercial officer at Copa90 said, “Soccer has never been bigger in the US and the culture that has developed around the North American game is as vibrant and exciting as any in the world. The XUMO platform and viewing experience will allow our unique perspective-driven stories from around the globe to reach millions of soccer fans for whom the 90 minutes on the pitch just isn't enough.” 

Copa90 is a global, fan-first, multi-platform football media network specializing in creating content dedicated to the stories outside of the 90 minutes on the pitch. To date, Copa90 has scored over 1.5 billion video views and 12 million subscribers without owning any rights in football. Users spend an average of 47 minutes per week with Copa90 content. 

“Partnering with Copa90 is exciting for us as we bring true football fan culture from MLS and international football directly to our audiences,” said Stefan Van Engen, SVP of content programming and acquisitions at XUMO. “As we continue to expand and refine our premium channel lineup, we’re looking forward to making unique and exceptional programming, such as the Copa90 channel, available on XUMO across our expansive smart TV, set-top boxes and mobile distribution network.” 

XUMO’s catalogue of free premium sports content now includes everything from Copa90 to Sports Illustrated, GOLF, Golf Digest, National Lacrosse League, FNTSY Sports Network, and several more. XUMO continues to build out an impressive lineup of more than 70 channels with both LIVE and on-demand options available on XUMO’s various platforms across smart TVs, iOS and Android devices and Roku. To learn more about XUMO’s premium, digital content or how to become a partner, please visit https://www.xumo.com/

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About Copa90

Copa90 is a global, fan-first, multi-platform football media network specializing in creating content dedicated to the stories outside of the 90 minutes on the pitch. To date, Copa90 has scored over 1.5 billion video views and 12 million subscribers without owning any rights in football. Users spend an average of 47 minutes per week with Copa90 content. 

About XUMO

An advanced technology company based in sunny California, XUMO seamlessly delivers over-the-top (OTT) video-on-demand (VOD) and LIVE content direct to consumers through smart TVs, mobile and set-top box applications. XUMO brings consumers premium digital and broadcast content via applications that are fully equipped with content recommendations, curated programs and dynamic ad insertion capabilities. Leveraging technological advancements through which living room devices have become both connected and aware, XUMO offers multiple ways to reach and engage with consumers within the home. Learn more about XUMO at www.xumo.com and follow @XumoTV on Twitter. 

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