Soccer fans wanting to watch D.C. United this season will not find matches on WJLA 24/7 News, where they were shown for three years. The games won’t appear on NBC Sports Washington — the team’s platform for much of its first 20 seasons — or Mid-Atlantic Sports Network.
In fact, except for select nationally televised matches, viewers will not find Wayne Rooney and United on any standard cable or satellite channels.
That’s because, like million of Americans, United is cutting the cord and enlisting a pay streaming service for video needs. The MLS organization said it has signed a multiyear contract with subscription-based FloSports to carry about 20 of the 34 regular season matches.