North American pay-television channel Gol TV has acquired rights for the final of the US Open Cup knockout football competition in a three-year deal, from 2012 to 2014.
Gol TV struck the deal with the US Soccer Federation, the sport’s governing body in the United States.
The 2012 US Open Cup final between Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City will take place on August 8 in Kansas at 9pm eastern time.
“Acquiring the broadcast rights to the final of the US Open Cup through 2014 is an important milestone for Gol TV as we continue to offer our passionate viewers more soccer content than any other network,” Gol TV chief operating officer Rodrigo Lombello said. “With concerted efforts to expand our portfolio of matches from the Americas, we are tapping into one of the fastest growing markets, as the popularity of the sport in the US continues to reach new heights.”