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Order the MLS Direct Kick package

Available on DIRECTV, Dish Network, digital cable via iN DEMAND

Major League Soccer fans across the country can again enjoy three different options for acquiring the MLS Direct Kick package during the League's 2005 campaign, as satellite TV providers DIRECTV and DISH Network, along with digital cable provider iN DEMAND, combine to each present a full menu of more than 125 MLS regional telecasts in 2005. The package includes live broadcasts of regular-season and MLS Cup Playoff matches. The residential price for the MLS Direct Kick package during 2005 is just $69 across each of the three platforms. The commercial price for restaurants and bars is only $100 per establishment (regardless of capacity).

Saturday, November 5

  Home Team  Away Team  Time  National  DirecTV  Dish  IN DEMAND * 
Colorado Rapids Los Angeles Galaxy 9:00 FSC, HDnet, DK 790 464 Yes
 

Sunday, November 6

  Home Team  Away Team  Time  National  DirecTV  Dish  IN DEMAND * 
New England Revolution Chicago Fire 3:00 ESPN2 --- --- No

All times Eastern P.M., unless otherwise noted. Schedules subject to change Local blackout restrictions may apply. Times and dates subject to change. Not all games may be available in your area.
* check with local cable provider for availability and channels.

TV Key
StationLanguage
FSC - Fox Soccer ChannelEnglish
FSNW - Fox Sports Net WestEnglish
FSNRM - Fox Sports Net Rocky MountainsEnglish
FSNBA - Fox Sports Net Bay AreaEnglish
FSNNE - Fox Sports Net New EnglandEnglish
DK - Direct KickEnglish
CSN - Comcast Sports NetworkEnglish
MSG - MSG NetworkEnglish
KSL - NBC affiliate for RSLEnglish

DIRECTV

Includes but is not limited to all regional broadcasts on major networks (e.g. MSG, Comcast, FOX Sports Net) 1-800-DIRECTV, online at www.DIRECTV.com cost (residential): $69.00 cost (commercial): $100 (888-200-4388)

Dish Network

Includes all regional broadcasts (regardless of the originating network) 1-800-333 DISH, online at www.DISHNetwork.com cost (residential): $69.00 cost (commercial): $100 (800-454-0843)

iN DEMAND

Includes all regional broadcasts (regardless of the originating network) 1-888-SPORTS-iN, online at www.indemand.com cost (residential): $69.00 cost (commercial)*: $100

*suggested commercial establishment cost

About DIRECTV, Inc.:

DIRECTV will feature an MLS Direct Kick package that includes regional MLS broadcasts shown through major networks such as any FOX Sports Net affiliates, Comcast and MSG. DIRECTV is the nation's leading digital multichannel television service provider with more than 12.2 million customers. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo are registered trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp. (NYSE: HS). Hughes is a world-leading provider of digital multichannel television entertainment, broadband satellite networks and services, and global video and data broadcasting. Hughes is 34 percent owned by Fox Entertainment Group, which is approximately 82 percent owned by News Corporation Ltd.

About DISH Network:

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves more than 9 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network, and is a leading U.S. provider of advanced digital television services. DISH Network's services include hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. DISH Network is the leader in the sale of digital video recorders (DVRs). Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).

About iN DEMAND:

iN DEMAND Networks is the world's leading PPV and VOD provider, delivers television premieres of the best movies, championship boxing, mega-event wrestling, professional and college sports, plus original entertainment. iN DEMAND's 60-channel digital lineup also offers MLB EXTRA INNINGS, NBA LEAGUE PASS, NHL CENTER ICE, ESPN GAMEPLAN, ESPN FULL COURT and NASCAR IN CAR. iN DEMAND also owns and operates two 24-hour linear high definition television channels, INHD and INHD2. The company's shareholders are Comcast iN DEMAND Holdings, Inc., Cox Communications, Inc. Time Warner Entertainment - Advance/Newhouse Partnership. Further information about the company can be found on the Internet at www.indemand.com.