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The Vancouver Whitecaps have a new radio home.
Following the shutdown of TSN 1040, the Whitecaps will not be moving to all-sports radio station Sportsnet 650, as had been speculated. Instead, the team has inked a new two-year broadcast deal with Corus Entertainment, the media conglomerate that owns Global and CKNW, among other stations.
Play-by-play of matches, including one-hour pre- and post-match shows, are moving to Vancouver’s all-traffic station, AM 730. Former TSN 1040 broadcasters, play-by-play man Corey Basso, and colour commentator Colin Miller will continue to call games as part of the new partnership.
“This is a fantastic partnership for our club and for our fans,” said Whitecaps FC Chief Communications Officer Tom Plasteras. “Corus Entertainment brings a tremendous reach to inform and engage our loyal supporters, and also to introduce new fans to the club. We are excited to have an expansive partnership that includes programming and