ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Saint Louis FC announced on Thursday evening a new local television partnership with KPLR 11 that will see the airing of 10 games during the club’s 2017 USL regular season. The announcement was made during an event at the Hollywood Casino, during which Saint Louis FC also unveiled its new Nike uniforms for the upcoming season.

“We are entering the next phase of growth for Saint Louis FC,” said Saint Louis FC President Patrick Barry. “A local broadcast television package was at the top of our priority list heading into the 2017 season. We can now bring St. Louis’ soccer team to St. Louis households on a much larger scale than ever before. We appreciate the partnership with KPLR 11 and look forward to 10 great matches on television in the St. Louis market.”

Saint Louis FC is beginning its third season in the USL in 2017, and the first under new head coach and former Major League Soccer MVP and U.S. Men’s Soccer National Team player, Preki. The team plays at Toyota Stadium in Fenton, Mo., where it has averaged more than 5,000 fans over the past two seasons.

“KPLR 11 has a rich history of broadcasting local sports, and we’re thrilled to present the first local television broadcast of Saint Louis FC soccer in St. Louis,” said Kurt Krueger, VP/Station Manager/Director of Sales, FOX 2 & KPLR 11. “The popularity of soccer in St. Louis is remarkable, and it’s time to give this sport some well-deserved recognition and exposure.”