"You'll get plenty of more opening days. Let Howie and Keith Raad finish it the right way with 40,000 people, with optimism, hope, and then Howie can drop the mic and say I'm out."
"Women's Sports Sundays reflects ESPN's continued commitment to giving fans a dedicated destination for the biggest matchups, brightest stars and most compelling stories across women's sports."
"As we move closer to the Women’s World Cup in 2027, there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the conversation and celebrate the continued rise of women’s soccer and women’s sports."
"What ESPN is betting on isn’t a one-for-one trade in raw audience. It’s momentum. It’s trajectory. It’s cultural currency. Women’s sports are no longer a novelty — they are appointment viewing for a growing, younger, and more engaged audience."
“This collaboration is about more than just broadcasting matches—it’s about amplifying the voices, energy and passion that make Seattle soccer so special.”
"NWSL on ION experienced significant success last season, amassing more than 3.6 million hours of viewing across free ad-supported television (FAST) channels"
"You'll get plenty of more opening days. Let Howie and Keith Raad finish it the right way with 40,000 people, with optimism, hope, and then Howie can drop the mic and say I'm out."