DC United extends terms with local broadcast partner

US regional sports network Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic has signed a new rights deal with Major League Soccer club DC United.

The agreement will run for three years, from 2013 to 2015.

Comcast SportsNet will show live coverage of up to 16 United games per season. The broadcaster will also show pre- and post-game programmes and other content.

DC United and Comcast SportsNet’s partnership commenced in 1996.