Entercom Launches El Zol Deportes in Washington DC

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, April 9, 2018

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Entercom launches Spanish-language sports "El Zol Deportes on 1580 AM" on WJFK-AM and WLZL-FM-HD2 (107.9) in Washington, DC. The new station will feature a mix of locally produced and syndicated Sports/Talk programming from ESPN Deportes as well as a full slate of live Spanish-language play-by-play. El Zol Deportes is an extension of Entercom's Hispanic hits music station, "El Zol 107.9."

"Sports are an integral part of the Washington, DC Spanish-speaking community and we are excited to fill this void by offering the only Spanish-language sports brand in the metro are," said Senior VP/Market Manager Steve Swenson. "By leveraging our existing sports brands and relationships, El Zol Deportes will offer the most compelling play-by-play to serve the community and our local partners."

El Zol Deportes will offer Washington, DC, listeners the Spanish-language radio call of Major League Soccer Game of the Week as well as major international soccer leagues such as UEFA, Liga MX and FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. In addition, the station will air Spanish play-by-play of ESPN's Monday Night Football, Major League Baseball and the NBA playoffs.

The new El Zol Deportes will also feature the locally produced "Deportes al Dia con Rey Parker," airing weekdays from 3-5pm ET. In addition, the station will air ESPN Deportes featuring syndicated "Jorge Ramos Y Su Banda," airing weekday afternoons from 5-7pm. El Zol Deportes will also partner with 106.7 The Fan in Washington D.C.