Sports broadcasting company Scripps revealed detailed plans for broadcasting National Women's Soccer League games on ION network
2025 NWSL on ION Shines with Fresh Hosts and Expert Lineup
Get ready, soccer fans! The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is gearing up for another electrifying season on ION, and this time, the performances on the field won't be the only captivating spectacle. The network has announced the talent lineup for its studio shows, bringing Seb Salazar and Kylen Mills to the helm as co-hosts starting March 15th.
Sebastian Salazar, a familiar face on ESPN, joins the ION team with his extensive experience in soccer reporting. He has been a regular on ESPN FC, the network's signature soccer program, and has co-hosted Fútbol Americas, a popular biweekly show on ESPN+. On the flip side, Kylen Mills, a former standout college soccer player, boasts an impressive resume that includes work across Fox Sports, NBC Sports, The Big Ten Network, and Pac-12 Networks.
Brian Lawlor, president of Scripps Sports, praises the new duo, stating, "Seb Salazar and Kylen Mills are exceptional talents who bring a wealth of experience and deep-rooted passion for the game." The pair's combination of on-pitch background and broadcasting expertise promises a dynamic and insightful studio show experience.
The Scripps Sports production team is led by Quinn Pacini, vice president of broadcast operations. Nicole Denne, an accomplished producer, serves as executive producer for the NWSL on ION's studio content. For this season, Taylor Quellman, who has been producing coverage for the Vegas Golden Knights and the San Diego Padres, joins the team as studio show producer.
The broadcast teams for the Saturday night doubleheaders return this season, with two distinct teams ready to deliver comprehensive match coverage. The first team comprises JP Dellacamera on play-by-play and former U.S. Women's National Team goalkeeper Jill Loyden as analyst. For the second team, Maura Sheridan takes the mic for play-by-play, while former NWSL player Jordan Angeli serves as analyst.
With an enhanced lineup and a robust broadcast team, the NWSL on ION is poised for another spectacular season. The first doubleheader kicks off on March 15th, featuring Ally Sentnor and the Utah Royals FC taking on Racheal Kundananji and Bay FC, followed by USWNT veteran Rose Lavelle and Gotham FC squaring off against former teammate and NWSL record-breaking scorer Lynn (Williams) Biyendolo from Reign FC.
Before the 2025 season begins, Scripps also unveiled some insightful stats from the previous season on ION:- Over 20.5 million unique viewers tuned in, with 13.5 million viewers unique to ION.- ION boasted the largest female percentage audience of any network, with 57% of the P25-54 audience and 55% of the P2+ audience.- Half of all NWSL viewers watched matches on ION, making it the network with the highest percentage of broadcast partners.- Matches averaged an audience of 145,000 P2+ per game, with a high of 234,000 on July 6 for the Orlando-Kansas City match.- Over 3.6 million hours of viewing were logged across free ad-supported television (FAST) channels.
Fasten your seatbelts, soccer enthusiasts! The 2025 NWSL on ION season is about to deliver another spectacular season, brimming with top-notch analysts, captivating matches, and, of course, the ladies who make the beautiful game truly beautiful.
- The 2025 NWSL season on ION will broadcast captivating studio shows, hosted by Seb Salazar and Kylen Mills starting March 15th.
- Sébastien Salazar, a seasoned ESPN soccer reporter, and Kylen Mills, a former college soccer player with extensive media experience, will co-host the TV shows.
- The Scripps Sports production team, led by Quinn Pacini and Nicole Denne, is responsible for the studio content creation, while Taylor Quellman joins as the studio show producer this season.
- For the Saturday night doubleheaders, sports fans can look forward to JP Dellacamera on play-by-play and Jill Loyden as analyst for one team, and Maura Sheridan on play-by-play and Jordan Angeli as analyst for the other team.
- Analyzing the 2022 season on ION, it saw over 20.5 million unique viewers, making ION the network with the highest percentage of broadcast partners and the largest female percentage audience.
- To catch all the action, soccer enthusiasts should tune in to the NWSL on ION's 2025 season opener airing on March 15th, featuring Utah Royals FC and Bay FC, along with matchups involving USWNT veteran Rose Lavelle and Lynn (Williams) Biyendolo.
