The United Soccer League and Sportradar have entered into an official integrity services partnership.
Sportradar will be monitoring and analysing USL competitions through its fraud detection system and providing the USL with educational solutions, as well as access to its intelligence and investigations services. In addition, the company will carry out an integrity audit for USL to assist the league in installing an effective and comprehensive integrity programme.
“There is nothing more important than protecting the overall integrity of our league,” said USL senior vice president Lizzie Seedhouse.
"We have to stay vigilant in the ways we protect our players and teams, and in the ever-changing landscape of sports betting in the United States, education for all those with access to influence the game is paramount.”
Competition players, match officials and team staff will have access to educational solutions in English and Spanish on the nature and risks of match-fixing and sports manipulation. The various education sessions will also educate USL stakeholders on relevant policies related to betting and game manipulation, and the risks and consequences of involvement with match-fixing or other betting-related rules violations, among other topics.
“We are honoured and excited to partner with USL and look forward to supporting them in installing a best-in-class integrity programme,” said Andy Cunningham, director, global strategy of integrity services at Sportradar. “They have shown a strong commitment to upholding the integrity of their competitions and protecting their stakeholders.”
Sportradar will also be licensing USL Championship matches – with an option to add on League One matches as well – for its global audio/visual sports betting business.
