Broadcast Schedule for U-17 World Championship Set

CHICAGO (Monday, November 8, 1999) - The broadcast schedule for the U.S. Under-17 National Team competing in the FIFA U-17 World Championship in New Zealand beginning Nov. 10 has been solidified for Fox Sports World and pay-per-view audiences on the DISH Network. Innovative Sports Marketing

CHICAGO (Monday, November 8, 1999) - The broadcast schedule for the U.S. Under-17 National Team competing in the FIFA U-17 World Championship in New Zealand beginning Nov. 10 has been solidified for Fox Sports World and pay-per-view audiences on the DISH Network. Innovative Sports Marketing acquired the broadcast rights, in conjunction with Nike and U.S. Soccer, and is airing the tournament in the United States for the first time. As part of the 17-game broadcast package, every U.S. match will be featured live on the DISH Network via pay-per-view as the team goes for gold in New Zealand. The entire broadcast package, whish also includes complete coverage of the Brazilian and Mexican U-17 National Teams, can be ordered through the DISH Network by calling 800/333-DISH. The live broadcast schedule will also be available to C-band satellite television owners via pay-per-view by calling 800/444-DISH. Fox Sports World will air the games on a tape-delay basis beginning Nov. 15. The 16-team tournament kicks off in Auckland on Wednesday (late Tuesday night in the USA) with the USA facing host nation New Zealand. The U.S. U-17s will continue group play against UEFA runners-up Poland on Nov. 13 and youth powerhouse Uruguay on Nov. 16.

5th FIFA U-17 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP NEW ZEALAND '99
Group A (Auckland)	Group B (Napier)	Group C (Christchurch)	Group D (Dunedin)
New Zealand	Ghana	Brazil	Jamaica
United States	Spain	Australia	Burkina Faso
Uruguay	Mexico	Mali	Paraguay
Poland	Thailand	Germany	Qatar

New Zealand '99 Broadcast Schedule		DISH Network (Live PPV)		FOX Sports World (Tape delay)
Date	Match	Live Time	Replay Time	Date	Time
Nov. 10	USA vs. New Zealand	1:30 a.m.	8 p.m. ET	Nov. 15	11 p.m. ET
Nov. 11	Mexico vs. Thailand	12 a.m.	8 p.m. ET	Nov. 16	8 p.m. ET
Nov. 11	Brazil vs. Australia	7:30 p.m.	---	Nov. 16	11 p.m. ET
Nov. 12	Ghana vs. Mexico	10 p.m.	---	Nov. 17	8 p.m. ET
Nov. 12	USA vs. Poland	10 p.m.	---	Nov. 17	11 p.m. ET
Nov. 14	Brazil vs. Mali	12 a.m.	8 p.m. ET	Nov. 18	8 p.m. ET
Nov. 16	Spain vs. Mexico	12 a.m.	8 p.m. ET	Nov. 18	11 p.m. ET
Nov. 16	USA vs. Uruguay	2 a.m.	8 p.m. ET	Nov. 19	8 p.m. ET
Nov. 16	Germany vs. Brazil	10 p.m.	---	Nov. 19	11 p.m. ET
Quarterfinals
Nov. 19	Quarterfinal #1 (A1 vs. B2)	8 p.m. ET	---	Nov. 23	8 p.m. ET
Nov. 19	Quarterfinal #2 (B1 vs. A2)	10 p.m. ET	---	Nov. 23	11 p.m. ET
Nov. 20	Quarterfinal #3 (C1 vs. D2)	8 p.m. ET	---	Nov. 24	8 p.m. ET
Nov. 20	Quarterfinal #4 (D1 vs. C2)	10 p.m. ET	---	Nov. 24	11 p.m. ET
Semifinals
Nov. 23	Semifinal #1	10 p.m. ET	---	Nov. 26	8 p.m. ET
Nov. 24	Semifinal #2	1:30 a.m.	8 p.m. ET	Nov. 26	11 p.m. ET
Finals
Nov. 26	Third Place Game	7 p.m. ET	---	Nov. 30	8 p.m. ET
Nov. 26	Championship Game	10 p.m. ET	---	Nov. 30	11 p.m. ET

www.us-soccer.com FEATURES U-17 SECTION AND UPDATES: For all of the latest information on the U.S. Under-17 National Team from New Zealand, log on to U.S. Soccer's website at www.us-soccer.com. The site is currently featuring a U-17 section with an updated roster, player bios, a tournament overview and a complete schedule. The page will be updated throughout the team's travels through New Zealand with the latest news and photographs from the World Youth Championship.