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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

FOX Sports Announces Former National Team Stars Leslie Osborne, Jimmy Conrad and Melissa Ortiz Join Coverage for FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™

Osborne, Conrad and Ortiz Anchor FOX Sports’ Digital Coverage On-Site from Sydney, Australia

FOX Sports’ Digital Offerings Include Award-winning “World Cup Now” Live Interactive Pre-and-Postgame Shows on Twitter, Instant Highlights and Behind-the-Scenes Stories from Writers Doug McIntyre and Laken Litman on FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App

LOS ANGELES – FOX Sports, America’s English-language home for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, today announces the addition of former United States Women’s National Team legend Leslie Osborne, United States Men’s National Team standout Jimmy Conrad and Colombia National Team star Melissa Ortiz to its marquee roster of analysts covering the tournament. The celebrated trio will anchor FOX Sports’ digital in-country coverage from Thursday, July 20 to Sunday, Aug. 20 as hosts of the award-winning WORLD CUP NOW franchise on Twitter.

“We pride ourselves on bringing best-in-class coverage to the biggest live events in the world. Like for a Super Bowl, World Series or Men’s World Cup, we’re bringing our A-game to our digital offerings for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup,” said Michael Bucklin, FOX Sports’ Senior Vice President, Digital. “Leslie, Jimmy and Melissa are exciting personalities with vast experience playing for their country on the world’s greatest stage. They’ll be joined daily by top experts and analysts from our television desk to engage fans before and after every single match of the tournament live from our beautiful digital set in Australia.”

Home to the most robust online content surrounding the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, the FOX Sports App, FOXSports.com and @FOXSoccer social channels will provide soccer fans a best-in-class multi-platform experience this summer with extensive coverage of every match and moment, including exclusive highlights, full-match replays, award-winning original digital programming, in-depth analysis from the game’s biggest personalities, instant updates, real-time stats, must-read articles, podcasts and more. FOX Sports’ digital coverage will originate from the network’s outdoor studio located on the Campbells Cove waterfront promenade in Sydney.

FOX Sports’ WORLD CUP NOW pre-and-postgame shows on Twitter will include live commentary and analysis from hosts Osborne, Conrad and Ortiz, alongside the full cast of FOX Sports broadcasters Down Under. Each show utilizes FOX Sports’ full arsenal of in-stadium feeds, taking fans inside the stadium with their favorite players and teams as they get set for competition. After each match, postgame shows include highlights of every key play, goal and celebration, complete with instant reaction and best-in-class analysis.

Leslie Osborne | @LeslieOsborne12
- Former United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) legend Leslie Osborne returns to FOX Sports as a digital host and analyst for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ after serving as a studio and match analyst for FOX Sports’ coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™. A defensive midfielder, Osborne’s playing resume includes 62 USWNT appearances and a third-place finish in the FIFA Women’s World Cup China 2007™. Most recently, Osborne teamed up with former USWNT teammates as a Co-Founder and Owner of Bay FC, a newly-formed National Women’s Soccer Leauge expansion club based in the San Francisco set to begin play in 2024.

Jimmy Conrad | @JimmyConrad
- Former United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) defender Conrad will run it back for his second time as a FOX Sports digital host and analyst for FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ after an award-winning debut covering his first FIFA World Cup™ with FOX Sports in Qatar. Conrad owns a playing resume that includes 28 international caps with the USMNT and a roster spot on the 2006 U.S. FIFA World Cup™

Melissa Ortiz | @MelissaMOrtiz
- Ortiz, a former standout with the Colombian Women’s National Team, is back for her second tour with FOX Sports as a FIFA World Cup™ digital analyst and host. She brings a player’s perspective with a unique blend of passion and experience for the game with 28 international appearances in her career, helping Colombia qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™. Ortiz represented her country in the Olympics, Copa America and Central American Games, and also played professionally in the Icelandic, American and Colombian leagues.

LIVE ON TWITTER – As previously announced, for the first time in the history of the women’s tournament on FOX, the network will offer in-match previews and live pre-and-postgame shows for every FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ match exclusively for Twitter via @FOXSports and @FOXSoccer. The network’s social channels will also feature near real-time match highlights, Q&As with FOX Soccer personalities, weekly live analysis via Twitter Spaces featuring lively audio content around the games, personally curated Twitter moments and more.

INSIDER ACCESS – Added on-site reports, features and analysis from trusted insiders Doug McIntyre (@ByDougMcIntyre) and Laken Litman (@LakenLitman) also enhance the network’s comprehensive coverage with timely written storytelling and insight delivered from stadiums across Australia and New Zealand. The duo will be in-stadium for all USWNT matches throughout the competition. Predictions, previews and group discussions from FOX Sports’ on-air talent and on-the-ground reporting staff will be featured prominently across all FOX Sports digital platforms throughout, with World Cup Daily articles wrapping each day of the tournament and previewing the next.

WORLD CUP HUB – FOX Sports’ award-winning FIFA World Cup™ Hub launches the week of July 20 and dynamically updates to reflect current match and tournament status, providing convenient access to all of the network’s digital content across FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App.

Key features include:

Live streams and full replays of all 64 matches
Match Center (bonus feeds, commentary, rosters, stats and highlights)
Extensive Highlights
Exclusive Original Content
Fan Guide
Team Pages
Schedules
Standings
Stats

Users can ‘favorite’ their teams of choice and the tournament overall within the FOX Sports App to get lightning fast updates throughout the tournament.

PODCAST – FOX Sports’ lead studio analyst for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, Alexi Lalas, will record daily episodes of his popular ALEXI LALAS’ STATE OF THE UNION podcast while in Sydney. The award-winning show is a one-stop shop for all things soccer, with Lalas and partner David Mosse delivering candid conversations, interviews with players and coaches and listener commentary via the State of the Union hotline – (657) 549-2297 – where fans can leave questions or comments for Lalas. Every episode is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify or wherever podcasts are consumed. For additional clips, highlights and commentary, follow @SOTUWithAlexi on all social platforms: Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

FOX SPORTS APP – FOX Sports will stream all 64 FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023^TM matches live on the FOX Sports app. Each match will also be available to stream in 4K on connected TV and “living room” apps, including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV and Roku devices. Viewers joining live matches late on authenticated streaming devices can choose to catch up on all the key moments missed with ‘Catch-Up With Highlights’ option or jump straight into live play.

Built for the modern sports fan, the FOX Sports app is the home for streaming live and on-demand sports from FOX, FS1, FS2, and FOX Deportes all in one app. Every live FOX Sports game and studio show is available to TV subscribers, making every match, as well as on-demand highlights of top moments from shows and leagues all one click away.

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Fox Sports Announces Broadcaster Match Assignments For The 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup Quarterfinals On FS1

LOS ANGELES – FOX Sports, America’s English-language home for the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup, today announces broadcaster match assignments for the Quarterfinals. The defending Gold Cup champion United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) headline an eight-team field competing this weekend across consecutive match days on FS1.

On Sunday, July 9, the USMNT face Canada in prime time with live coverage commencing at 7:00 PM ET. FOX Sports’ lead match commentary team in play-by-play announcer John Strong and match analyst Stu Holden will call the action from TQL Stadium in Cincinnati with Jenny Taft reporting from the sidelines. Strong, Holden and Taft will also cover the opening match of the day between Guatemala and Jamaica starting at 5:00 PM ET.

The Gold Cup Quarterfinals on Saturday, July 8, open with the esteemed pairing of play-by-play announcer Keith Costigan and match analyst Warren Barton on the call for Panama vs. Qatar at 7:00 PM ET, followed by play-by-play announcer JP Dellacamera, match analyst Cobi Jones and sideline reporter Rodolfo Landeros on Mexico vs. Costa Rica. Former referees Dr. Joe Machnik and Mark Clattenburg serve as FOX Sports rules analysts throughout the Gold Cup.

Gold Cup studio coverage throughout the weekend will be anchored by host Rob Stone. Former USMNT icons Landon Donovan, Alexi Lalas and Maurice Edu serve as decorated studio analysts across the four-match slate. FOX Sports Wagering Expert Chris “The Bear” Fallica also joins the broadcast team in-studio on Saturday and Sunday.

Match: Panama vs. Qatar

Play-By-Play: Keith Costigan
Match Analyst: Warren Barton
Rules Analyst: Dr. Joe Machnik

Match: Mexico vs. Costa Rica

Play-By-Play: JP Dellacamera
Match Analyst: Cobi Jones
Sideline: Rodolfo Landeros
Rules Analyst: Dr. Joe Machnik

Match: Guatemala vs. Jamaica

Play-By-Play: John Strong
Match Analyst: Stu Holden
Sideline: Jenny Taft
Rules Analyst: Mark Clattenburg

Match: USMNT vs. Canada

Play-By-Play: John Strong
Match Analyst: Stu Holden
Sideline: Jenny Taft
Rules Analyst: Mark Clattenburg

*= subject to change

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™

FOX Sports, America’s official English-Language home for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ proudly presents the world’s greatest sporting event this summer with all 64 matches airing live across FOX and FS1, starting Thursday, July 20 to Sunday, Aug. 20.

Friday, June 23, 2023

Fox Deportes Launches New Weekday Show “Gol X Gol America” Spotlighting the Latest News in Soccer Across the Americas

Network’s Newest Show Premieres Friday, June 23 with Special Correspondents Covering the Top Soccer Storylines in the Region

FOX Deportes, America’s leading supplier of Spanish-language sports programming for over 25 years, today announces the launch of its newest program, GOL X GOL AMERICA. A fast-paced show offering a comprehensive look at soccer across Latin America and the United States, GOL X GOL AMERICA premieres Friday, June 23, on FOX Deportes and will air Monday through Friday at 1:00 PM ET.

“Our audience reflects the broad spectrum of Latinos based here in the United States,” said Carlos Sanchez, Executive Vice President and General Managers of FOX Deportes. “We are excited to offer a program that covers the entire region of Latin America as well as the United States. We have no doubt that GOL X GOL AMERICA will absolutely resonate with our audience.”

Featuring highlights, news, interviews and live discussions on the latest happenings across the region, GOL X GOL AMERICA is led by the trio of Mauricio Kawas, Neptalli Valle and Sinea David, known to viewers from their participation in FOX GOL CENTROAMERICA.

Each episode also features live updates from a series of correspondents including Gustavo Martinez (Colombia), Jose Aspillaga (Peru), Feisal Rishmawy (Honduras/Central America) and Juan Andres Ponce (Ecuador).

Furthermore, regular FOX Deportes talents Rodolfo Landeros and Alvaro Izquierdo join to discuss the latest news in Mexican and American soccer.

Spanish Version:

FOX DEPORTES LANZA SU NUEVO PROGRAMA “GOL X GOL AMÉRICA” PRESENTANDO LAS ÚLTIMAS NOTICIAS DEL FÚTBOL EN LAS AMÉRICAS

El nuevo programa del canal se estrena hoy, viernes 23 de junio, y cuenta con expertos de la región hablando de las últimas noticias de fútbol

LOS ÁNGELES – FOX Deportes lanza hoy GOL X GOL AMÉRICA, un programa ofreciendo una vista comprehensiva al fútbol en Latinoamérica y los Estados Unidos. El programa estrena hoy, viernes 23 de junio, en FOX Deportes y se transmitirá de lunes a viernes a la 1:00 p.m., hora del este.

“Nuestra audiencia refleja el espectro amplio de latinos basados aquí en los Estados Unidos”, dijo Carlos Sánchez, vicepresidente ejecutivo y gerente general de FOX Deportes. “Estamos muy contentos de poder ofrecer un programa que cubre toda la región de Latinoamérica, tanto como los Estados Unidos. No cabe duda de que GOL X GOL AMÉRICA resonará con nuestra audiencia”.

Lleno de las mejores jugadas, las últimas noticias, entrevistas y análisis, GOL X GOL AMÉRICA es conducido por el trío de Mauricio Kawas, Neptalli Valle y Sinea David, conocidos a los televidentes por su participación en FOX GOL CENTROAMÉRICA.

En cada episodio se destacan reportes de una serie de corresponsales, incluyendo a Gustavo Martínez (Colombia), José Aspillaga (Perú), Feisal Rishmawy (Honduras/Centroamérica) y Juan Andrés Ponce (Ecuador).

Además, los talentos populares de FOX Deportes, Rodolfo Landeros y Álvaro Izquierdo se unen para hablar de las últimas noticias en el fútbol mexicano y estadounidense.

Thursday, June 22, 2023

FOX Sports Announces 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup Group Stage Broadcaster Match Assignments

LOS ANGELES – Ahead of the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) opening the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup group stage this Saturday, June 24, FOX Sports, America’s English-language home for the celebrated tournament, today unveils broadcaster match assignments for the group stage portion of the competition.

The group stage opener between the defending Gold Cup champion USMNT and rival Jamaica features FOX Sports’ lead match commentary team in play-by-play announcer John Strong and match analyst Stu Holden with Jenny Taft reporting from the sidelines from Soldier Field in Chicago. Live coverage commences at 9:00 PM ET on FS1. Strong and Holden will call every USMNT match throughout the tournament.

On Sunday, June 25, the Gold Cup takes center stage on FS1 starting at 3:00 PM ET with three consecutive matches anchoring the network’s lineup for the day. Esteemed commentator Keith Costigan pairs with match analyst and former USMNT stalwart Maurice Edu on Trinidad and Tobago vs. Saint Kitts and Nevis, while veteran play-by-play voice JP Dellacamera partners with match analyst and former USMNT star Cobi Jones on Haiti vs. Qatar. Strong and Holden call the final match of the day between Mexico and Honduras with reporter Rodolfo Landeros. Warren Barton, a former defender on the England national team and seasoned FOX Sports match analyst, makes his tournament debut alongside Costigan on Friday, June 30, for Martinique vs. Panama. Former referees Dr. Joe Machnik and Mark Clattenburg serve as FOX Sports’ rules analysts for the Gold Cup.

Throughout the Gold Cup, FOX Sports presents exclusive pre-post-and-halftime studio coverage with GOLD CUP MATCH DAY. A dynamic group of soccer legends power FOX Sports’ studio coverage throughout the group stage including USMNT icon and Gold Cup all-time leading scorer Landon Donovan, and FOX Sports lead studio analyst and National Soccer Hall of Famer Alexi Lalas. Donovan and Lalas are joined by Edu, Jones and Barton as studio analysts for the group stage. Rob Stone and Taft will anchor GOLD CUP MATCH DAY hosting.

Click here for group stage broadcaster match assignments for the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup.

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

FOX Sports Readies for Trip Across the Pond With MLB World Tour: London Series Presented by Capital One

Five-Time World Series Champion, 14-Time All-Star and Hall of Fame Shortstop Derek Jeter Makes Highly Anticipated Studio Analyst Debut Alongside Kevin Burkhardt, Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz

Read: Derek Jeter Talks to FOXSports.com About New Role

Network’s Lead Team of Joe Davis and John Smoltz Take the Booth for National League Central Rivalry Match-Up

NEW YORK – On the heels of its successful presentation of the World Baseball Classic in March, FOX Sports continues to showcase the global growth of Major League Baseball with coverage of the MLB World Tour: London Series presented by Capital One, featuring the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs, exclusively on Saturday, June 24.

Beginning at 12:00 PM ET on FOX, tip your cap to the Captain as five-time World Series champion, 14-time All-Star and Hall of Fame Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter makes his highly anticipated studio analyst debut. Jeter is joined at the Emmy-Award winning pregame desk by veteran host Kevin Burkhardt, World Series champion and 14-time All-Star Alex Rodriguez and fellow Hall of Famer David Ortiz.

Emmy-Award winning veteran reporter Tom Rinaldi contributes to the show with a feature on the impact of baseball in the city of London.

FOX MLB’s lead crew of play-by-play announcer Joe Davis and Hall of Famer John Smoltz are set to call from London Stadium at 1:00 PM ET on FOX – and just ahead of receiving NSMA’s 2022 National Sportswriter of the Year Award, Emmy Award-winning reporter Ken Rosenthal provides live updates and inside information from the field.

Renowned play-by-play announcer Jaime Motta and former Mexico National Team manager Edgar Gonzalez take the helm on FOX Deportes’ coverage.

The network’s presentation of the MLB World Tour: London Series presented by Capital One is available on the FOX Sports app, which provides live streaming video of FOX Sports content through iOS and Android devices.

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

FOX Sports’ Mike Mulvihill Named President, Insights & Analytics

Mulvihill to Lead Centralized Insights & Analytics Team Across FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment and Tubi

New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA – June 20, 2023:

Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) announced today that longtime FOX Sports executive Mike Mulvihill, has been named President, Insights and Analytics. In this new role, he will have oversight of the research, analytics and strategic planning teams across FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment and Tubi. Mulvihill will continue to report to Mark Silverman, President & COO, FOX Sports, while additionally now reporting into the leadership of FOX Entertainment and Tubi.

“Mike has been an unbelievable asset to the FOX Sports team, providing unmatched insightful analysis, and helping us grow our business to new heights,” said Silverman. “We are thrilled to see Mike expand his portfolio and bring his unique talents to our FOX Entertainment Group and Tubi.”

Mulvihill most recently served as Executive Vice President, Head of Strategy and Analytics for FOX Sports, a role he held since 2016. During his time at FOX Sports, Mulvihill has played an important role in maintaining existing rights deals with several of FOX Sports’ key league partners, including the National Football League and Major League Baseball. His involvement with game regionalization on FOX Sports’ NFL package has propelled FOX Sports to record ratings in recent years. He was also involved in FOX Sports’ rights deal that secured the FIFA World Cup in 2018 and 2022, as well as the extension adding the 2026 FIFA World Cup to FOX Sports’ portfolio. He oversees all of FOX’s horse racing content and negotiated the deals that brought the Belmont Stakes to FOX beginning in 2023 and that made FOX an equity partner in the advance deposit wagering platform NYRA Bets.

Additionally, Mulvihill has served as a liaison providing input on scheduling decisions between FOX Sports and league partners including NFL, MLB and NASCAR, in order to maximize viewership and exposure. He was instrumental in creating FOX’s “Big Noon Saturday”, now the most-watched game of the week in College Football, and oversees the scheduling of the NFL On FOX, including “America’s Game of the Week”, TV’s most-watched show for the last 14 seasons.

Mulvihill joined FOX Sports in 1995 as a research analyst. He was promoted to the position of Senior Vice President in 2011 and was named to Sports Business Journal’s prestigious “Forty Under 40” list as a member of the publication’s 2010 class.

A graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor’s degree in communications, Mulvihill received the school’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2008.

Monday, June 12, 2023

Summer of Soccer Kick Starts on FOX Sports With Unrivaled Lineup of Marquee Tournaments

Three-Month Flurry of Premier International Competitions Totals 221 Matches Across FIFA, UEFA, Concacaf, Major League Soccer and More

Most Robust Soccer Slate in FOX Sports History Features More than 556 Hours of Soccer Programming

LOS ANGELES – FOX Sports, America’s English-language home for the world’s top international soccer tournaments, today announces its unrivaled summer lineup for the beautiful game will feature a total of 221 matches across the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup, UEFA Nations League Finals, European Qualifiers, Major League Soccer (MLS) Leagues Cup, MLS regular season and more.

The network’s top-flight soccer slate runs from Monday, June 12, to Sunday, Sept. 3 and marks a new summer record for FOX Sports with more than 556 hours of soccer programming planned between FOX, FS1, FS2 and FOX Soccer Plus.

UEFA European Qualifiers
Monday, June 12 – Tuesday, June 20

Click here for Match Day 3 and Match Day 4 broadcast schedule, announcers

UEFA Nations League Finals

Wednesday, June 14 – Sunday, June 18

Click here for match schedule, announcers

2023 Concacaf Gold Cup
Friday, June 16 – Sunday, July 16

Click here for the tournament broadcast schedule, announcers

USMNT vs. Jamaica
Saturday, June 24
9:00 PM ET, FS1

USMNT vs. TBD
Wednesday, June 28
9:30 PM ET, FS1

USMNT vs. Nicaragua
Sunday, July 2
6:30 PM ET, FOX

FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™

Thursday, July 20 – Sunday, Aug. 20

Click here for the tournament broadcast schedule

USWNT vs. Vietnam
Friday, July 21
9:00 PM ET, FOX

USWNT vs. Netherlands
Wednesday, July 26
9:00 PM ET, FOX

USWNT vs. Portugal
Tuesday, Aug. 1
3:00 AM ET, FOX

MLS Leagues Cup
Wednesday, July 19 – Saturday, Aug. 19

Click here for match schedule on FS1

MLS Regular Season

Click here for television schedule

Friday, June 9, 2023

FOX Sports Unveils FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ Commercial Featuring Stars of the U.S. Women’s National Team

New Promo Celebrates the Defending Champions in Their Quest for an Unprecedented Three-peat when the World’s Greatest Sporting Event Kicks Off July 20 on FOX and FS1

Click HERE to Watch “USA vs. The World”

LOS ANGELES – Today, FOX Sports, America’s English-language home for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, revealed its new stars-and-striped powered commercial for this summer’s thrilling tournament that will see the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) compete for a chance at history in winning a third-consecutive title.

The network’s promo features a collection of USWNT superstars including Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Rose Lavelle, Crystal Dunn and Naomi Girma. Additionally, FOX Sports’ newest soccer analyst and co-captain of the champion 2019 USWNT, Carli Lloyd, makes a cameo appearance along with FOX Sports host Rob Stone and Aly Wagner, the network’s lead match analyst for the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and a USWNT legend across 131 international appearances.

“We are incredibly proud at FOX Sports for being long-standing champions of the U.S. Women’s National Team and staunch supporters of women’s soccer in America. Ever since our first World Cup in 2015, we have looked to consistently raise the bar in our campaigns spotlighting this special group of athletes,” said Robert Gottlieb, President of Marketing, FOX Sports. “With the U.S. Women going for an unprecedented World Cup three-peat, we felt this was a great opportunity to have some fun with the idea that the whole world will be on a mission to take down the two-time defending champs.”

The humorous commercial, titled “USA vs. The World,” opens with the biggest question on everyone’s mind ahead of the anticipated tournament, “What’s it going to take to stop this U.S. team?” Rival soccer fans from around the world plot and scheme with ideas on how to take down the most dominant team in the history of the sport, from canceling their flights to traveling back in time to prevent them from ever playing.

The USWNT has proven they are a powerhouse force in the global arena, leaving fans of the sport stunned at their unrivaled capabilities. Appearing in their ninth FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and having secured two back-to-back titles, the USWNT prepares to embark on an unprecedented three-peat as the world watches in anticipation and can only imagine how to rise to the challenge.

“USA vs. The World” makes its broadcast television premiere Saturday, June 10, in FOX Sports’ presentations of the 155^th running of the Belmont Stakes (4:00-7:30 PM ET) and BASEBALL NIGHT IN AMERICA featuring Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants (7:30 PM ET) on FOX.

“USA vs. The World” was created in-house by FOX Sports Marketing and led by Creative Director Gary Van Dzura who also directed the spot. Matt Van Buren serves as Executive Producer along with Autumn Durald Arkapaw as Director of Photography (“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”). The commercial features The Donnas’ cover of Billy Idol’s classic hit “Dancing with Myself.”

For a full list of credits for “USA vs. The World,” click here.

From Thursday, July 20, through Sunday, Aug. 20, FOX Sports will present all 64 matches of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ live across FOX (29) and FS1 (35) with every match live streaming on the FOX Sports App. Click here to view the match-only broadcast schedule and here to view the complete programming schedule.

Thursday, June 8, 2023

FOX Sports Broadcast Team for FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ Features Carli Lloyd and Dynamic Lineup of Soccer Legends and Commentators

Network Invites Fans to ‘Kick it with Us’ in Blockbuster Unveiling of On-Air Roster

Competition Kicks Off July 20 on FOX and FS1 with Reigning Champion United States Women’s National Team in the Land Down Under Seeking Historic Third-Straight Title

LOS ANGELES – FOX Sports, America’s official English-language home for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, today presents its preeminent roster of world-class broadcasters for this summer’s thrilling tournament with a blockbuster unveiling of its lineup. David Neal, Executive Producer of FIFA World Cup™ on FOX and Vice President of Production for FOX Sports, made today’s announcement highlighting the network’s top-flight group of distinguished broadcasters.

“This broadcast team builds on the tremendous success of our last two FIFA Women’s World Cup™ presentations and with 42 days to go until the opening match, we’re looking forward to having this group of acclaimed analysts, commentators, hosts and reporters shine on FOX Sports,” said Neal. “Since 2015, FOX Sports has been America’s home for the most memorable moments in women’s soccer and this edition of the world’s greatest sporting event promises to deliver amazing storylines with the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) challenging for a third-straight World Cup victory against the biggest field in tournament history.”

Carli Lloyd, a two-time FIFA Women’s Player of the Year and co-captain of the champion USWNT at the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™, joins the network’s coverage for her first FIFA Women’s World Cup™ as a broadcaster. Lead studio analyst Alexi Lalas, along with fellow U.S. soccer legends Heather O’Reilly and Stu Holden, headline the list of former U.S. soccer stars providing insights and analysis. Karina LeBlanc, a five-time FIFA Women’s World Cup™ goalie with Canada, and current General Manager of the Portland Thorns, Kate Gill, a striker on Australia’s national team at FIFA Women’s World Cup China 2007™, and Ariane Hingst, a two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup™ champion with Germany, close out the roster of international analysts.

Five experienced teams comprise FOX Sports’ roster of play-by-play announcers and match analysts calling FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ matches. Veteran play-by-play voice JP Dellacamera and match analyst Aly Wagner anchor FOX Sports’ lead broadcast booth in their second consecutive FIFA Women’s World Cup™ as the network’s top announcer pairing. Esteemed commentator Jacqui Oatley pairs with former USWNT FIFA Women’s World Cup™ veteran and match analyst Lori Lindsey. Play-by-play announcer John Strong joins match analyst Kyndra de St. Aubin, while play-by-play announcer Kate Scott pairs with former USWNT defender and FIFA Women’s World Cup™ veteran Danielle Slaton. Former England defender Warren Barton joins acclaimed play-by-play announcer Jenn Hildreth to round out the game crew. Match assignments will be announced before the tournament begins.

Rob Stone returns as lead host for FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ anchoring studio coverage throughout the tournament. Seasoned host and reporter Jenny Taft will be embedded with the USWNT throughout the tournament as FOX Sports’ trusted insider, while Tom Rinaldi, 17-time Emmy Award winning storyteller, joins as a reporter and feature correspondent for his second FIFA World Cup™ with the network. Chris “The Bear” Fallica joins the network’s coverage as FOX Sports’ wagering expert. Finally, former referees Dr. Joe Machnik and Mark Clattenburg serve as FOX Sports’ dedicated rules analysts.

FOX Sports Announcers for FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™:

Studio Analysts
Carli Lloyd

Alexi Lalas

Karina LeBlanc

Kate Gill

Heather O’Reilly

Ariane Hingst

Stu Holden

Play-by-Play / Match Analysts
JP Dellacamera and Aly Wagner
Jacqui Oatley and Lori Lindsey

John Strong and Kyndra de St. Aubin

Kate Scott and Danielle Slaton
Jenn Hildreth and Warren Barton

Studio Host
Rob Stone

USWNT Insider
Jenny Taft

Feature Correspondent
Tom Rinaldi

FOX Sports Wagering Expert

Chris Fallica

Rules Analyst
Dr. Joe Machnik

Mark Clattenburg

Snapshot Biographies (click name for full bio and photography):

Studio Analysts

Carli Lloyd makes her FIFA Women’s World Cup™ analyst debut less than two years after retiring from the game of soccer as one the greatest players in history. Lloyd made her FOX Sports debut in April 2022 before joining the network as a studio analyst for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ is Lloyd’s first FIFA Women’s World Cup™ since scoring three goals across seven appearances as co-captain of the champion USWNT at the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™.

Alexi Lalas is FOX Sports’ lead studio analyst for soccer, a role he has flourished in since joining the network in 2015. His signature red hair and fierce style of play helped the dynamic defender become one of the most recognizable faces in soccer. Lalas made his mark with the USMNT as a player during FIFA World Cup USA 1994™ and FIFA World Cup France 1998™. He was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2006 and currently hosts ALEXI LALAS’ STATE OF THE UNION podcast.

Karina LeBlanc, a five-time FIFA Women’s World Cup™ veteran with Canada and current General Manger of the Portland Thorns, reunites with FOX Sports for her second consecutive FIFA Women’s World Cup™ as a broadcaster. Prior to joining the Thorns ahead of the 2022 season, LeBlanc served as the Head of Women’s Football for Concacaf since 2018. She is a member of the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame following a storied 18-year career playing goalie at the international level.

Heather O’Reilly is back with FOX Sports for her second consecutive FIFA Women’s World Cup™ as a studio analyst. In 15 years with the USWNT, O’Reilly suited up 231 times, scoring 47 goals with 55 assists. She won three Olympic gold medals and a FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in 2015. She most recently served as an assistant coach on the University of North Carolina women’s soccer team and currently co-hosts a weekly show on SiriusXM FC.

Kate Gill, a former captain on Australia women’s national team and FIFA Women’s World Cup China 2007™ veteran, returns to the broadcast team after making her studio analyst debut with FOX Sports at the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™. Her 41 international goals across a storied 12-year career with the Matildas rank third all-time. She is the current Co-Chief Executive Officer for Professional Footballers Australia (PFA).

Ariane Hingst, a two-time Women’s World Cup™ champion with Germany, returns to FOX Sports for her third consecutive FIFA Women’s World Cup™ as a studio analyst. She played in four FIFA Women’s World Cups™ and made 173 international appearances throughout her career. Hingst was the youngest player on Germany’s FIFA Women’s World Cup USA 1999™ squad.

Stu Holden is FOX Sports’ lead match analyst on the men’s side and returns to the broadcast team this summer as a studio analyst. Holden was FOX Sports’ lead match analyst at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and FIFA World Cup Russia 2018™. A USMNT veteran who rose through the ranks to represent America at the 2008 Summer Olympics, 2009 and 2013 Concacaf Gold Cups and FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010™, Holden officially retired from the sport in 2016 with 25 caps for the U.S.

Play-by-Play

JP Dellacamera is widely regarded as a pioneering voice for U.S. Soccer with a broadcasting career spanning 40 years. This summer’s tournament will be his 17^th FIFA World Cup™ (10 men’s, seven women’s) between television and radio as a broadcaster. The 2019 Connecticut Soccer Hall of Fame recipient currently serves as a play-by-play announcer for the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and was honored earlier this year with the Clay Berling Media Career of Excellence Award.

Jacqui Oatley returns to FOX Sports as a play-by-play announcer for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ after making her debut with the network last year. At FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, Oatley made history with FOX Sports when she became the first woman to ever call a men’s FIFA World Cup™ match for a U.S. network. She brings a wealth of FIFA World Cup™ experience to the broadcast team after spending summer of 2019 in France calling FIFA World Cup™ matches for the host broadcaster’s world feed. In 2018, she served as a host for ITV’s FIFA World Cup™ coverage in Russia. She currently serves as a commentator on Sky Sports’ Women’s Super League, men’s Premier League worldwide coverage and NWSL.

John Strong is FOX Sports’ lead soccer play-by-play announcer on the men’s side and the signature voice on many of the biggest soccer matches since joining the network full time in 2015. FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ marks his fourth career FIFA World Cup™ as a FOX Sports commentator after serving as lead announcer at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and FIFA World Cup Russia 2018™. He made his tournament debut with FOX Sports on the call for FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™.

Jenn Hildreth joins FOX Sports this summer for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ after contributing to the network’s coverage at the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™. An Emmy Award winning sports broadcaster with more than twenty years of experience, Hildreth is a seasoned voice for soccer fans across the nation and currently works as a commentator with MLS and NWSL.

Kate Scott joins FOX Sports as a play-by-play announcer for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ after working on the network’s past coverage of CONMEBOL Copa America and Concacaf Gold Cup. The first woman to call an NFL game on the radio, the first to call a Golden State Warriors game, the first to call football for the Pac-12 Network, and the play-by-play announcer for the first all-female NHL broadcast in the United States, Scott continues to break barriers as a leader in sports broadcasting. She’s served as the television voice of the Philadelphia 76ers since 2021.

Match Analysts

Aly Wagner anchors the lead match analyst role for FOX Sports on the women’s side with this summer’s competition marking her fourth FIFA World Cup™ as a broadcaster. Wagner made history with the network at FIFA World Cup Russia 2018™ as the first woman to ever provide color on a men’s FIFA World Cup™ match on U.S. television, and she most recently served as a match analyst at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. A mainstay on the USWNT from 1999 – 2008 and feature member of the squad at the 2003 and 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup™, Wagner netted 21 goals and notched 42 assists across 131 caps as a player on the international stage. She is also a co-founder of the newly announced Bay FC NWSL club.

Lori Lindsey makes her FIFA Women’s World Cup™ match analyst debut this summer. She first appeared as a match analyst with FOX Sports in June of last year and has since contributed to the network’s coverage across CONMEBOL Women’s Copa America 2022™ and FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022™. She is one of only four players to have played in all three of the U.S. professional women’s soccer leagues as part of her 13-year playing career. Lindsey currently serves as a match analyst for MLS and NWSL and co-hosts a weekly show on SiriusXM FC.

Kyndra de St. Aubin returns to FOX Sports for her third FIFA Women’s World Cup™ with the network after serving as a versatile member of the broadcast team at the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™. The former University of Minnesota soccer star currently serves as a match analyst for MLS and was the long-time analyst for Minnesota United Football Club.

Danielle Slaton, a USWNT defender from 2000 – 2005 and member of the FIFA Women’s World Cup USA 2003™ squad, reunites with FOX Sports to call matches in her third consecutive FIFA Women’s World Cup™ with the network. Slaton currently calls MLS games as a match analyst and is a co-founder of the newly announced Bay FC NWSL club.

Warren Barton, a former defender for England’s national team who rose to prominence while playing for Newcastle United in the Premier League, is a decorated FOX Sports analyst and commentator who called matches at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and FIFA World Cup Russia 2018™. In May 2012, he called the first-ever all-German UEFA Champions League Final, live from Wembley Stadium.

Studio Host

Rob Stone returns as lead studio host for FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, a role he has thrived in across every FIFA World Cup™ presentation on FOX Sports since 2015. Stone joined FOX Sports in 2012 as the lead studio host for FOX Sports’ soccer, college football and college basketball programming and has anchored coverage across multiple properties in the network’s premier soccer portfolio, including FIFA, UEFA, CONMEBOL, Concacaf, MLS and more.

USWNT Insider

Jenny Taft is back for her fourth FIFA World Cup™ with FOX Sports after earning critical acclaim for her hosting and reporting across the last three editions of the tournament. In her role as a USWNT Insider, Taft will be embedded with the team throughout the competition. She anchors a variety of roles for FOX Sports, including the lead reporter for the network’s college football coverage, host for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and reporter for several other major events.

Feature Correspondent

Tom Rinaldi returns for FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ after covering his first FIFA World Cup™ with FOX Sports in Qatar. The hailed veteran journalist joined FOX Sports in 2021 and currently contributes across the network’s world-class portfolio of live events. A 17-time Emmy Award winning storyteller and New York Times best-selling author, Rinaldi currently serves as lead reporter for FOX NFL’s top game of the week and executive producer, writer and host of the celebrated WESLEY podcast docuseries.

FOX Sports Wagering Expert

Chris “The Bear” Fallica makes his FIFA Women’s World Cup™ debut with FOX Sports after joining the network earlier this year. Fallica is widely regarded for his nearly three-decade career at ESPN, where he served as a research producer and on-air personality for “College GameDay.” Fallica also contributed to ESPN’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010™ and has received multiple Sports Emmy awards for his contribution to coverage across multiple properties.

Rules Analyst

Dr. Joe Machnik is a former FIFA and CONCACAF Match Commissioner who was inducted into National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2018. An All-America goalkeeper at Long Island University, he coached his alma mater to the 1966 National Championship Game and is believed to be the only person to play in the NCAA Soccer Tournament, coach in three NCAA finals and referee a NCAA Championship.

Mark Clattenburg enjoyed a successful career as a referee on the international stage since working his first match 23 years ago. He refereed more than 450 Premier League matches over the course of 13 seasons and in 2016, the UEFA Champions League Final and UEFA European Championship Final. This summer’s competition marks his third FIFA World Cup™ as a rules analyst after joining FOX Sports at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and contributing to ITV’s coverage in 2018.