MIAMI, Fla. – October 21, 2024 – Telemundo, the Spanish-language home of the U.S. National Teams, brings two exciting U.S. Women’s National Team friendlies against Iceland this week. The first match kicks off in Austin, TX, on Thursday, October 24, at 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by the second game in Nashville, TN, on Sunday, October 27, at 5:30 p.m. ET, both airing on Universo and streaming on Peacock.
The USWNT roster includes 18 gold medalists alongside six uncapped players, three of whom are making their debut.
Sunday’s match will feature a special farewell ceremony for two-time World Cup champion Kelly O’Hara, with a tribute from fans and players during halftime of the USWNT vs. Iceland matchup. Additionally, forward Mallory Swanson will be honored for reaching 100 caps.
Hosting the coverage will be Carlota Vizmanos, along with Telemundo’s award-winning commentary team, including play-by-play announcer Copan Alvarez, former soccer player and analyst Manuel Sol, and professional soccer coach and analyst Natalia Astrain.
Follow along on @TelemundoDeportes Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok using hashtag #USWNTtelemundo to join the conversation.
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About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises leads the media industry in the production and distribution of Spanish-language content for U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The company serves U.S. Hispanics through its national broadcast network, the cable network Universo, and digital platforms including the Telemundo app, a suite of FAST channels, and streaming services, such as Peacock, among others. The Telemundo Network offers Spanish-language entertainment, news, and sports content reaching 95% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 owned stations and 91 affiliate stations. Telemundo also owns an independent station serving Puerto Rico. Anchored on Telemundo Studios, the network is the #1 producer of scripted Spanish-language content in the U.S., and the only network to produce original content specifically for US Hispanic audiences. Offering over 600 hours of reality TV shows a year, and top-rated live specials such as the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Miss Universe, Telemundo is considered the undisputed Home of Live TV in Hispanic media. The network is also the exclusive Spanish-language home of the world’s two most popular sporting events, the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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