Monmouth Generals FC owner to launch soccer-only streaming service

On The Pitch TV - soccer-only streaming service

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We recently caught up with Monmouth Generals FC owner John Frusciante to discuss his new startup, On The Pitch TV, a soccer-only streaming service. The platform is being developed this year and is expected to be up and running in time for the start of the 2019 season.

Kevin Johnston: What spawned the idea for On The Pitch TV?

John Frusciante: On any given weekend, there are dozens of live streams from lower-division soccer in the U.S. The idea for On The Pitch TV is to bring all of those streams on one platform dedicated to the beautiful game, which will be beneficial for all stakeholders of the game, fans, clubs, leagues and sponsors.

KJ: What are some of the finer details and features of the service?

JF: On The Pitch TV will provide leagues and clubs throughout the U.S the ability to have their live streams on a soccer-dedicated platform. Each club and league that is on the platform will get their own dedicated page. On any given weekend, soccer fans throughout the U.S can go to the On The Pitch TV website and watch any live stream they want.

If fans miss the live stream, they can re-watch the matches in archives.

KJ: Is this the first completely soccer-dedicated streaming service in the U.S.?

JF: From what I know, yes, On The Pitch TV will be the first completely soccer-dedicated streaming platform in the U.S. There might be mainstream streaming platforms that have soccer matches on their platform, but On The Pitch TV will be solely dedicated to the beautiful game.

KJ: Is the service free for viewers, membership-based or pay-per-stream?

JF: Yes, all the streams on On The Pitch TV will be free of charge for all supporters.

KJ: Who are some of the other prominent people or organizations working with you on the project?

JF: There are no other people officially working with me on this platform. There are people involved in a consulting role to share their thoughts on the platform ahead of the public launch of the platform.

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