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Sunday, August 27, 2023

UNDISPUTED Returns to FS1 With A-List Lineup Starting Tomorrow at 9:30 AM ET

Skip Bayless, Michael Irvin, Keyshawn Johnson & Richard Sherman Anchor Desk

Rachel Nichols Contributes to UNDISPUTED & FS1 Daily Studio Shows

Lil Wayne Makes Weekly Appearances Alongside Additional Special Guests

Los Angeles – Just in time for football season, UNDISPUTED returns to FS1 with an unrivaled lineup on Monday, Aug. 28. Each weekday morning at 9:30 AM ET, award-winning journalist Skip Bayless is joined by a panel of elite and accomplished voices discussing the hottest topics in sports throughout the year.

Today, FOX Sports officially welcomes a trio of Super Bowl champions to the UNDISPUTED desk: Pro Football Hall of Famer and three-time Super Bowl champion Michael Irvin, Super Bowl champion and three-time Pro Bowler Keyshawn Johnson and Super Bowl champion and five-time Pro Bowler Richard Sherman.

The announcement was made today by Charlie Dixon, EVP, Content, FOX Sports.

“With the addition of Michael, Keyshawn and Richard, we’re ushering in a new and unfiltered era of UNDISPUTED,” said Dixon. “We’re extremely proud of what the team has built over the past seven years at FS1, and we couldn’t be more excited to see its evolution with this new electric cast of personalities.”

The network also announced Emmy Award-winning journalist Rachel Nichols joins FOX Sports as a contributor across FS1’s slate of daily studio shows.

Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Wayne remains a regular fixture on UNDISPUTED, joining Bayless weekly to offer his unique opinion on the latest sports news.

In addition, personalities from FS1’s slate of daily studio shows including Emmanuel Acho, LeSean McCoy and Nick Wright will make appearances on the UNDISPUTED panel.

“Given the tremendous growth of FIRST THINGS FIRST, SPEAK and THE CARTON SHOW over the past year – and the continued success of THE HERD – we are thrilled with the development of FS1’s studio offerings,” said Dixon. “UNDISPUTED’s new format will stimulate fresh conversations while delivering incisive commentary, interviews and challenging discussions.”

Michael Irvin

A Pro Football Hall of Famer and three-time Super Bowl champion, Irvin brings a wealth of football and broadcasting experience to the FOX Sports family. Regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers of all time, Irvin was an integral part of the Dallas Cowboys’ dominance in the 1990s. Charismatic and opinionated, Irvin was a natural fit on television following his football career and served as an analyst for ESPN and the NFL Network.

Keyshawn Johnson

Johnson, a Super Bowl champion and three-time Pro Bowler, joins FOX Sports following lengthy careers in television and the NFL. A two-time All-American standout at USC, Johnson went on to win a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an 11-year NFL career. Shortly after retirement, Johnson joined ESPN and served as an analyst across various studio shows and major events for the network for well over a decade.

Richard Sherman

A Super Bowl champion and five-time Pro Bowler, Sherman begins his time with FOX Sports following a stellar career on the gridiron. He played a pivotal role in the Seattle Seahawks’ dominant defensive unit that led them to a Super Bowl victory and was well known for his outgoing personality and insightful commentary. In 2022, Sherman began his career in media and serves as a studio analyst for Amazon Prime Video’s coverage of “Thursday Night Football.”

Friday, August 25, 2023

FOX Sports Takes the Field for Milestone 30th Season of FOX NFL Coverage

FOX NFL SUNDAY, the No. 1 NFL Pregame Show Since Its Inception and 2022 Sports Emmy Winner, Returns for 30th Season with Iconic Pro Football Hall of Fame Lineup of Analysts

Burkhardt, Olsen, Andrews and Rinaldi Anchor Critically Acclaimed Game Broadcast Team for AMERICA’S GAME OF THE WEEK, the No. 1 Show in All of Television for 14 Consecutive Years

NEW YORK – On the heels of scoring the most-watched Super Bowl on record, FOX Sports takes the field in September for its celebrated 30th season of NFL coverage with a returning cast of iconic on-air personalities and NFL legends who helped establish the network as a sports giant in its first year, and others who have since joined and raised the bar on FOX NFL’s unrivaled, marquee television coverage.

The 2023 FOX NFL broadcast team announcement was made today by Brad Zager, President, Production & Operations/Executive Producer, FOX Sports.

Award-Winning Studio Coverage

FOX NFL SUNDAY, the most-watched NFL studio pregame show for 29 consecutive seasons, is hosted by Curt Menefee with four-time Super Bowl champion Terry Bradshaw at 12:00 PM ET before each day’s game coverage. Analysts and Pro Football Hall of Famers Howie Long, Michael Strahan and Jimmy Johnson flank the only NFL pregame show desk comprised entirely of Hall of Famers. Bradshaw, Long and Johnson are original members from the inaugural 1994 season. FOX NFL insider Jay Glazer rounds out the FOX NFL SUNDAY crew with exclusive insights and breaking news from around the league. Additionally, four-time Super Bowl champion and four-time All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski again appears on the show throughout the year.

FOX NFL SUNDAY was honored as the winner of the 2022 Sports Emmy for “Outstanding Studio Show – Weekly” and “The George Wensel Technical Achievement Award.” The entire cast is immortalized in the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame – the only sports show to hold this honor.

FOX NFL KICKOFF, airing Sundays at 11:00 AM ET, welcomes three-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman as its newest analyst this season. Edelman joins host Charissa Thompson alongside Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Woodson, four-time Pro Bowler Michael Vick, NFL insider/reporter Peter Schrager and longtime sports media personality Colin Cowherd. “The Manning Hour” segments with Cooper Manning also air throughout the season.

Critically Acclaimed Game Coverage

Entering their second season together, and fresh off calling the record-setting Super Bowl LVII, the critically acclaimed duo of play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt and analyst Greg Olsen, three-time Pro Bowl tight end and 2022 Sports Emmy Award winner for “Outstanding Personality – Emerging On-Air Talent,” calls FOX’s top regular and postseason games. Erin Andrews, the first woman singularly honored with the Pat Summerall Award, and Tom Rinaldi, a 17-time Sports Emmy Award winner, join them from the sidelines. Rules analyst Mike Pereira, former NFL Vice President of Officiating, offers his trademark takes on the most pivotal officiating calls of the week. The team makes its 2023 debut in FOX’s preseason coverage of the Houston Texans at New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Aug. 27, at 8:00 PM ET on FOX. FOX NFL SUNDAY co-host Curt Menefee and Saints legend Mark Ingram are also on-site with additional analysis.

Burkhardt, Olsen, Andrews, Rinaldi and Pereira open Week 1 with FOX’s first edition of AMERICA’S GAME OF THE WEEK, the No. 1 show in all of television for 14 consecutive years and the most-watched NFL window the last 22 seasons, as the Chicago Bears host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Sept. 10, at 4:25 PM ET.

Davis | Johnston | Oliver

Joe Davis, also the voice of FOX MLB, calls his second full season of NFL games alongside three-time Super Bowl champion and two-time Pro Bowler, Daryl “Moose” Johnston, in his 23rd season with the network. Johnston also serves as the USFL President of Football Operations. Pam Oliver, the longest-tenured NFL television reporter, returns for her 29th season to handle reporting duties for the team. They open Week 1 1:00 PM ET with the San Francisco 49ers at the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Amin | Schlereth | Pink

Multi-sport play-by-play announcer Adam Amin, in his fourth season with FOX, again pairs with three-time Super Bowl champion Mark Schlereth in the booth. Kristina Pink, in her 11th year with FOX, joins the duo with reporting duties. In Week 1, the crew calls the 1:00 PM ET Arizona Cardinals at Washington Commanders matchup.

Albert | Vilma | Spake

Kenny Albert, one of the original FOX NFL broadcasters with the network since 1994 and the longest-tenured FOX NFL game announcer, celebrates his 30th season. He works with Super Bowl champion and Pro Bowl linebacker Jonathan Vilma for the fourth year. Veteran broadcaster and FOX NASCAR host Shannon Spake handles reporting duties. The trio kicks off their season in Week 1 with the Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts at 1:00 PM ET.

Kugler | Sanchez | Okmin

Kevin Kugler returns for his fourth season handling play-by-play duties, again teaming with former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez, who led the New York Jets to consecutive AFC Championship Games in his first two pro seasons, in his third year as a game analyst. Laura Okmin, the third longest-tenured NFL television reporter, reports from the sidelines. The crew is on the call in Week 1 for the LA Rams at Seattle Seahawks at 4:25 PM ET.

Myers | Smith | Hale

In his 23rd season of FOX NFL coverage, veteran play-by-play caller Chris Myers again pairs with veteran FOX college football analyst Robert Smith, working his second full season as an NFL analyst. Multi-sport veteran reporter and studio host Jen Hale joins the crew with reporting duties. The announce team will be in Atlanta in Week 1 as the Atlanta Falcons host the Carolina Panthers at 1:00 PM ET.

Finally, FOX NFL rules analyst and former NFL Vice President of Officiating Dean Blandino joins the various broadcast crews throughout the year with his perspective on the most crucial game calls.

FOX Deportes

FOX Deportes’ NFL coverage features some of Spanish-language sports television’s most recognizable voices. The talent lineup consists of host Rodolfo Landeros, renowned play-by-play announcer Adrian Garcia-Marquez and analyst and Academy Award-winner Jessi Losada. Jaime Motta also joins as analyst/reporter throughout the season.

Thursday, August 24, 2023

FOX Sports Adds Three-Time Super Bowl Champion Julian Edelman to FOX NFL KICKOFF

Super Bowl LIII MVP and Patriots Great Joins Charissa Thompson, Charles Woodson, Michael Vick and Peter Schrager This Fall

LOS ANGELES – FOX Sports bolsters the stellar lineup of on-air broadcasters for its 30th NFL season with the addition of three-time Super Bowl champion and former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman to FOX NFL KICKOFF beginning this fall. The announcement was made by Brad Zager, President of Production & Operations, Executive Producer, FOX Sports.

Edelman joins host Charissa Thompson, alongside analysts Charles Woodson, Michael Vick and NFL insider Peter Schrager on Sundays at 11:00 AM ET ahead of FOX NFL SUNDAY, the No. 1 NFL pregame show for the last 29 straight seasons.

“We are thrilled to welcome Julian Edelman to the FOX Sports family,” Zager said. “His passion for the game, experience as a Super Bowl champion, and ability to connect with fans will unquestionably make him a valuable addition to our team, both on and off the screen.”

Edelman was part of three Super Bowl teams with the New England Patriots and emerged as a primary starter after transitioning from the role of return specialist. Notable for his post-season performances as one of the NFL’s most productive, Edelman ranks third in yards and receptions and holds the Super Bowl records for punt returns and first-half receptions in a single game.

“Joining FOX Sports is a dream come true,” Edelman said. “I grew up watching the NFL on FOX on Sundays, and now being an analyst for FOX NFL KICKOFF feels full circle. Twelve years in this league has given me insight and opinions that I’m eager to share alongside the talented FOX NFL cast and crew.”

Known for his fierce competitive spirit dating back to his days as a quarterback at College of San Mateo and then Kent State University, Edelman finished his collegiate career with 4,997 yards and 30 touchdowns.

A seventh-round pick by the Patriots in 2009, Edelman enjoyed a 12-season NFL career, totaling 620 receptions for 6,822 receiving yards and 36 touchdowns with a 11.0 average per catch. Edelman would be named to the Patriots All-2010s Team and the Patriots All-Dynasty team.

Following retirement, Edelman joined “Inside the NFL” as an analyst on Paramount+ and was nominated for a Sports Emmy in 2022 for his first season on the program.  Julian is also a partner in Coast Productions, producing scripted and unscripted projects. A proud member of the Jewish community, Julian has leveraged his platform to be an outspoken advocate against anti-semitism.

Monday, August 21, 2023

FOX Sports Taps Top Voices for 2023 College Football On-Air Roster

Heisman Trophy Winner & National Champion Mark Ingram II Joins Matt Leinart, Urban Meyer, Brady Quinn & Rob Stone on BIG NOON KICKOFF

Chris “The Bear” Fallica, Tom Rinaldi & Bruce Feldman Add Insight & In-Depth Reporting to BIG NOON KICKOFF

Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt & Jenny Taft Return for BIG NOON SATURDAY Game of the Week on FOX

LOS ANGELES – Today, FOX Sports announces its college football on-air roster, stacked with some of the sport’s top voices across studio and game coverage. Each Saturday, FOX Sports’ coverage begins on-campus across the nation with BIG NOON KICKOFF at 10:00 AM ET on FOX, followed by BIG NOON SATURDAY at 12:00 PM ET on FOX – college football’s most-watched window on any network for the second consecutive season.

This year, Heisman winner and national champion Mark Ingram II joins the BIG NOON KICKOFF desk alongside host Rob Stone and college football legends Matt Leinart, Urban Meyer and Brady Quinn. BIG NOON KICKOFF is on the road each week this season, beginning Week 1 with Colorado at TCU from Fort Worth, TX, on Saturday, Sept. 2 at 10:00 AM ET on FOX.

Another FOX Sports newcomer in 2023, Chris “The Bear” Fallica serves as a sports wagering expert on BIG NOON KICKOFF, bringing decades of sports betting and college football insight to the show. Reporter Tom Rinaldi provides in-depth features of college football players and coaches on and off the field, while insider Bruce Feldman reports on the latest news in college football.

Co-host of FS1’s SPEAK Emmanuel Acho, former University of Washington head coach Chris Petersen and broadcaster Mike Hill return for their third season together and helm FOX Sports’ college football studio coverage for halftimes, game breaks and more from Los Angeles.

Game action kicks off each Saturday at 12:00 PM ET with Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt and Jenny Taft on the call for the BIG NOON SATURDAY game of the week. The dynamic trio reunites for their seventh consecutive season, opening Week 1 from Minneapolis with Nebraska at Minnesota on Thursday, Aug. 31 at 8:00 PM ET on FOX, followed by Colorado at TCU on Saturday, Sept. 2 at 12:00 PM ET on FOX.

Play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti, former NFL quarterback Brock Huard and reporter Allison Williams team up for their second season, beginning Week 1 in Austin, TX, with Rice at Texas on Saturday, Sept. 2 at 3:30 PM ET on FOX.

Broadcast partners Tim Brando and Spencer Tillman enter their ninth year together for FOX Sports, opening the season with a Week 0 matchup between Ohio and San Diego State from San Diego on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 7:00 PM ET on FS1. The duo then travels to East Lansing, MI, for Central Michigan at Michigan State on Friday, Sept. 1 at 7:00 PM ET on FS1.

Former Oregon head coach and Pac-12 champion Mark Helfrich and play-by-play announcer Jeff Levering pair for Utah State at Iowa from Iowa City, IA, on Saturday, Sept. 2 at 12:00 PM ET on FS1.

On Thursday, Aug. 31, former University of Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner and play-by-play broadcaster Eric Collins are on the call for Kent State at UCF at 7:00 PM ET on FS1. On Saturday, Sept. 2, Gardner and Collins team up for Buffalo at Wisconsin at 3:30 PM ET on FS1.

Veteran analyst and former USC standout Petros Papadakis and play-by-play announcer Alex Faust pair for Sam Houston at BYU on Saturday, Sept. 2 at 10:15 PM ET on FS1.

Rounding out FOX Sports’ Week 1 coverage, play-by-play broadcaster Chris Myers and former NFL running back Robert Smith are on the call for UTSA at Houston on Saturday, Sept. 2 at 7:00 PM ET on FS1.

Clay Travis, founder of Outkick and SEC superfan, also serves as a correspondent on BIG NOON KICKOFF, interviewing celebrities and special guests on the road at major events this fall.

FOX Sports’ confirmed 2023 fall college football schedule is available here. The remainder of the schedule will be announced as the season progresses. FOX Sports’ college football coverage is streamed concurrently on FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App.

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Aly Wagner and JP Dellacamera Call the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ Final on FOX

Epic Clash of European Titans Pits England vs. Spain in Thrilling Conclusion to the World’s Greatest Sporting Event from the Land Down Under

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – History awaits this Sunday, Aug. 20, on FOX when the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ culminates with a first-time winner being crowned in the monumental Final match between reigning European champion England and La Furia Roja in Spain.

Today, David Neal, Executive Producer of FIFA World Cup™ on FOX and Vice President of Production for FOX Sports, America’s English-language home for the tournament, announces United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) FIFA Women’s World Cup™ veteran Aly Wagner and play-by-play announcer JP Dellacamera will call the epic showdown between England and Spain.

Live coverage on FOX starts at 5:00 AM ET with FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP LIVE leading right up to kick off at 6:00 AM ET. FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP LIVE features an unrivaled team of soccer analysts and experts led by two-time FIFA Women’s Player of the Year and USWNT legend Carli Lloyd, National Soccer Hall of Famer and United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) FIFA World Cup™ veteran Alexi Lalas, two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup™ champion with Germany Ariane Hingst, former Australian striker and FIFA Women’s World Cup veteran Kate Gill and USMNT FIFA World Cup™ veteran Stu Holden, alongside lead host Rob Stone.

The third-place match between co-host country Australia and Sweden on Saturday, Aug. 19, starts at 4:00 AM ET with USWNT FIFA Women’s World Cup™ veteran Lori Lindsey and play-by-play announcer John Strong. Dr. Joe Machnik serves as FOX Sports’ dedicated rules analyst for both matches.

MATCH PLAY-BY-PLAY MATCH ANALYST RULES ANALYST
ENGLAND / SPAIN JP Dellacamera Aly Wagner Dr. Joe Machnik
AUSTRALIA / SWEDEN John Strong Lori Lindsey Dr. Joe Machnik

 *= subject to change                                                            

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Rob Gronkowski

Regarded as one of the greatest tight ends of all time, Robert Gronkowski contributes to both FOX NFL SUNDAY and FOX NFL KICKOFF on Sundays during the NFL season.

Gronkowski had two stints in the NFL, beginning with the New England Patriots (2010-2018). New England drafted the tight end out of the University of Arizona with the 42nd pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. Gronkowski won three Super Bowls with the Patriots, and was named to five Pro Bowls, four First-team All-Pro’s, and won the NFL Comeback player of the Year in nine years with the team.

After a brief retirement in 2019, Gronkowski returned to the NFL and spent two seasons in Tampa Bay (2020-2021) with his former quarterback, Tom Brady. Gronkowski won his fourth Super Bowl in 2021 with the Buccaneers. Before the end of his NFL tenure, he was named on the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team and the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. He officially retired in 2022 after an 11-year career, ending with 92 touchdowns, 621 receptions, and over 9,200 yards.

Gronkowski attended Woodland Hills High in Pittsburgh for his senior year of high school. He was named a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette first-team all-conference and an all-state player before committing to Arizona in 2007. Gronk compiled 16 touchdowns and 1,197 yards in two years with the Wildcats (2007-2008). He was a first-team All-Pac-10 member in 2008.

Off the field, Gronkowski works with the community through the Gronk Nation Youth Foundation. He focuses on inspiring youth to reach their maximum potential through sports, education, community, and fitness. Gronkowski and his brothers provide appearances at events with selected nonprofit organizations that strongly serve and benefit youth with a focus on health, education, and overall fitness. Gronkowski has also regularly helped the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Patriots Foundation. He received the Ron Burton award Community Service Award from the New England Patriots in 2016 for his charitable works and leadership.

In 2015, Gronkowski co-wrote a memoir: It’s Good to be Gronk, which became a New York Times Bestseller. Gronk and his brothers also operate Gronk Fitness, a business that sells Gronk-branded gym equipment. Gronkowski owns homes in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and Tampa, Florida.

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

FIFA Women’s World Cup™ on FOX Programming Highlights: Wednesday, August 16

Today’s Results:

Must-See Moments:

Top Stories:

Tonight’s Top Quotes:

  • “They [England] had the perfect game plan: they played patiently, they controlled the game, they picked their moments and they managed to slow down Caitlin Foord. … The defense from England was really good and it’s a deserved win for them.”
    • FOX Sports analyst Ari Hingst on how England was able to get past Australia and into the Final | WATCH
  • “This is what England is: this is a tournament team and that’s why they are going to the Final. Australia, a valiant effort but ultimately, they got beaten by a better team. I thought that England was stronger from the start, I thought they were stronger throughout the game and obviously I thought they were more ruthless in both the chances that they took and the gifts that Australia gave them. So, well deserved from England and they go to the Final.”
    • FOX Sports analyst Alexi Lalas on England’s victory over Australia | WATCH
  • “I think what we’re seeing in this World Cup is how technical and clinical these teams are. You’ve got an England side who wants to keep possession, good on the ball; Spanish side as well wants to keep possession. So, it’s going to be an interesting matchup between these two teams of how they’re tactically going to come out. I think Spain has been adapting their tactics, England’s been adapting their tactics as well and Lauren James is available to play in this final match. So, it’s going to be a really, really fun, exciting game.”
    • FOX Sports analyst Carli Lloyd on two best teams left standing, Spain and England, heading to Women’s World Cup Final | WATCH
  • “Ella Toone gets free and that is a wildly wicked strike!”
    • FOX Sports match analyst Aly Wagner on England’s No. 10 opening the scoring vs. Australia | WATCH
  • “Am I here in a little ol’ fairytale, or something?”
    • England’s Sarina Wiegman on becoming first head coach to take two different nations to a FIFA Women’s World Cup Final | WATCH

Top Shots:

Stu Holden, Kate Gill
Leslie Osborne, Jimmy Conrad, Jürgen Griesbeck, Sol Fauquier, Melissa Ortiz

Saturday Third-Place Match Schedule on FOX (All Times ET):

  • 3:00 AM – FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP LIVE
    • Carli Lloyd, Alexi Lalas, Ari Hingst, Rob Stone, Kate Gill, Stu Holden
  • 4:00 AM – Australia vs. Sweden
  • WOMEN’S WORLD CUP NOW on @FOXSoccer Twitter
    • Hosts: Leslie Osborne, Melissa Ortiz, Jimmy Conrad

Sunday Final Match Schedule on FOX (All Times ET):

  • 5:00 AM – FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP LIVE
    • Carli Lloyd, Alexi Lalas, Ari Hingst, Rob Stone, Kate Gill, Stu Holden
  • 6:00 AM – England vs. Spain
    • JP Dellacamera, Aly Wagner, Dr. Joe Machnik
  • 8:00 AM – FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP FINAL POSTGAME
    • Carli Lloyd, Alexi Lalas, Ari Hingst, Rob Stone, Kate Gill, Stu Holden
  • WOMEN’S WORLD CUP NOW on @FOXSoccer Twitter
    • Hosts: Leslie Osborne, Melissa Ortiz, Jimmy Conrad

Full replays of each match are available on the FOX Sports app. For announcements, coverage, notes, photography and more, visit the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ page on FOX Sports Press Pass.

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

FIFA Women’s World Cup™ on FOX Programming Highlights: Tuesday, August 15

Today’s Results:

Must-See Moments:

Top Stories:

Tonight’s Top Quotes:

  • “Spain outplayed Sweden. Of course, they had a hard time – they didn’t trade too many chances, but we see the game-changer here: all substitutes made the difference. Spain deserves to be in the final.”
    • FOX Sports analyst Ari Hingst on Spain’s semifinal win over Sweden | WATCH
  • “This is a team [Spain] that can absolutely win it. This wasn’t a perfect Spain team today, but this was a fitting semifinal in that both teams had opportunities. There was a moment, to your point, Ari, when I thought Sweden really was in the moment and taking it to Spain, and substitutions aren’t just about the actual players that come in. Sometimes, it’s stopping that momentum which was done incredibly well by [Jorge] Vilda in that moment to recognize that something was needed.”
    • FOX Sports analyst Alexi Lalas reacts following Spain’s semifinal victory over Sweden | WATCH
  • “She’s [Salma Paralluelo] had an instant impact these last two matches coming off the bench getting goals. She just gives the Spanish side a different look; she stretches that backline – especially with Sweden who are high-pressing, kind of keeping those lines compact and just creating havoc and allowing her other teammates to get involved. But immediate game changer.”
    • FOX Sports analyst Carli Lloyd on impact Spain’s 19-year-old phenom Salma Paralluelo is making at 2023 Women’s World Cup | WATCH
  • “This is the tough thing for this Swedish team because we have seen this time and time again. … This has been the Achilles heel for the Swedish team: not being able to get over that hump. They put in some wonderful performances, obviously, beating the United States and going on to beat Japan, but then falling short here. So, it is an exciting time from the players of this Spanish team, but heartbreak for Sweden.”
    • FOX Sports analyst Lori Lindsey on Sweden falling short in Women’s World Cup yet again | WATCH
  • “There’s probably a lot of English people that would love to see us knocked out by England, but I think there’s more Australians that would love to see England knocked out by us.”
    • Australia’s Mackenzie Arnold ahead of The Matildas’ Semifinals matchup vs. England | WATCH
  • “I don’t think she starts, I don’t think she’s ready to start.”
    • FOX Sports analyst and former Australia women’s national team captain Kate Gill on if she believes Sam Kerr should join the Starting XI against England | WATCH
  • “Australians love winners, and this team, the Matildas, have captured the country. They have the country behind them, they’re supporting them, they’re cheering, you can hear them around Sydney Harbour. It’s just magnificent. I think if there’s ever a World Cup Australia can win, it’s this one, because they have captured the nation. You just see these players, the inspiration that they’re providing to the next generation of players.”
    • FOX Sports analyst Carli Lloyd on Australia’s fairytale run heading into the Semifinals showdown with England | WATCH

Top Shots:

Wednesday Semifinal Schedule on FOX (All Times ET):

  • 5:00 AM – FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP LIVE
    • Carli Lloyd, Alexi Lalas, Ari Hingst, Rob Stone, Kate Gill, Stu Holden
  • 6:00 AM – Australia vs. England
    • JP Dellacamera, Aly Wagner, Dr. Joe Machnik
  • WOMEN’S WORLD CUP NOW on @FOXSoccer Twitter
    • Hosts: Leslie Osborne, Melissa Ortiz, Jimmy Conrad

Full replays of each match are available on the FOX Sports app. For announcements, coverage, notes, photography and more, visit the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ page on FOX Sports Press Pass.

Monday, August 14, 2023

Aly Wagner and JP Dellacamera Anchor Call for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ Semifinals on FOX

Co-Host Country Australia’s Historic Run Unites Nation as Fairytale Tournament Continues for the Matildas

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – For the first time in history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™, a first-time winner will be crowned when co-host country Australia, reigning European champion England, La Furia Roja in Spain and the Blue and Yellow in Sweden clash in the thrilling Semifinals on FOX. Australia became the first team in the country’s history to make the Semifinals after an unforgettable penalty shootout victory vs. France, and now face rival England for a chance to advance to the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Final.

Today, David Neal, Executive Producer of FIFA World Cup™ on FOX and Vice President of Production for FOX Sports, America’s English-language home for the tournament, announces United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) FIFA Women’s World Cup™ veteran Aly Wagner and play-by-play announcer JP Dellacamera will call both Semifinal matches when Spain battles Sweden on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 4:00 AM ET, and Australia takes on England on Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 6:00 AM ET. Dr. Joe Machnik serves as FOX Sports’ dedicated rules analyst for the Semifinals. Live coverage on FOX for both Semifinal matches begins one hour prior with FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP LIVE.

MATCH PLAY-BY-PLAY MATCH ANALYST RULES ANALYST
SPAIN / SWEDEN JP Dellacamera Aly Wagner Dr. Joe Machnik
AUSTRALIA / ENGLAND JP Dellacamera Aly Wagner Dr. Joe Machnik

 *= subject to change

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