MLS on Fox
MLS on Fox is a promotion of Major League Soccer on FS1 and Fox. Fox Sports first aired MLS games from 2003–2011 on the now defunct Fox Soccer Channel. Fox then won the rights from NBC Sports to air games on the new Fox Sports 1, as well as airing the MLS Cup on Fox in even numbered years.[1][2]
| MLS on Fox | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Starring | John Strong Stuart Holden Alexi Lalas Rob Stone |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Production | |
| Running time | 2 or 2.5 hours |
| Release | |
| Original network | FS1, Fox |
| Original release | 2003–2011 – 2015–present |
History
In 2003, Fox Sports World began airing MLS games as the secondary cable broadcast partner. In 2012, NBC Sports beat out Fox to air the MLS as the secondary cable partner. Then in 2015, Fox won the rights to air games as well as the MLS Cup in even numbered years. John Strong was named the network's main voice for their coverage.
Current personalities
Play-by-play announcers
- John Strong (2015–present)
- JP Dellacamera (2011, 2015–present)
- Mark Followill (2017–present)
- Keith Costigan (2015–present)
- Jake Zivin (2019–present)
- Lisa Byington (2018–present)
- Derek Rae (2019-present)
- Poppy Miller (2020–present)[3]
Color commentators
- Stuart Holden (2017–present)
- Tony Meola (2018-present)
- Aly Wagner (2018-present)
- Cobi Jones (2018-present)
- Maurice Edu (2018–present)
- Brad Evans (2020–present)
- Kyndra de St Aubin (2020–present)
- Warren Barton (2020–present)
Studio team
- Rob Stone (2015–present) (Lead host)
- Sara Walsh (2019–present) (Secondary host)
- Alexi Lalas (2015–present) (Analyst)
- Maurice Edu (2018–present) (Analyst)
Former personalities
Play-by-play announcers
- Glenn Davis (2005–2007; 2015–2017)
- Max Bretos (2003–2010)
Color commentators
- Kyle Martino (2011)
- Brian Dunseth (2015–2017)
- Brad Friedel (2015–2017)
- Eric Wynalda (2006–2011)
Studio hosts
- Sean Wheelock (2005–2011)
- Christian Miles (2007–2010)
Studio analysts
- Stuart Holden (2015–2017)
- Eric Wynalda (2016–2018)
See also
References
- "MLS, U.S. Soccer sign landmark TV and media rights partnerships with ESPN, FOX & Univision Deportes". MLSSoccer.com (Press release). MLS Digital. May 13, 2014. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
- "MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER RETURNS TO FOX SPORTS" (PDF). FoxSports.com (Press release). May 12, 2014. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
- "FOX Sports to Call Momentous MLS 25th Season Celebration on Road to MLS Cup". FoxSports.com (Press release). FOX Sports Interactive Media, LLC. February 26, 2020. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
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