FOX Sports is bringing its signature brand of high-quality, in-depth coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup to the U.S., where the tournament will be held from June 12 to July 12. The network announced this week that a team of five analysts will provide live pre-game, halftime, and post-match commentary. The lineup includes former international stars such as Angela Hucles, Alexi Lalas, Heather Mitts, and Leslie Osborne.
The broadcast team is comprised of fifteen women, including three anchors and one analyst. While FOX is a traditional media outlet, they’re taking a different approach this year. Unlike the men’s World Cup, which featured an all-male broadcast crew, the women’s World Cup will be hosted by Rob Stone, a passionate advocate for soccer. The show will include interviews with the stars of the tournament and a feature-length interview with the tournament’s players.
In addition to the team’s broadcast team, the network has an impressive roster of analysts. In addition to Christine Latham and Glenn Davis, they also include Jenn Hildreth and Kyndra de St. Aubin. Other analysts include Aly Wagner and Justin Kutcher. The channel’s studio team is led by Danielle Slaton and Karina LeBlanc. In addition to the hosts, there’s an impressive group of presenters on the broadcast team.
The team’s female analysts are as impressive as the women themselves. The group has 15 members, including seven men. While the U.S. team will be trying to win its third Women’s World Cup title, other nations will be hoping for similar results. In addition, the U.S. is aiming for its first World Cup title since 1999. They’ve had several breakthroughs in the past few years, but this year, it will be the first time that it’s led by a woman.
Fortunately, FOX’s team of announcers for the FIFA Women’s World Cup is strong, too. The team’s analysts collectively have over 150 years of experience in the sport, which means they have extensive knowledge of the game. While this might not sound like a lot, it’s a great team. Moreover, it’s worth watching if you love the game. This is the only major disadvantage to the coverage.
In addition to the two hosts, the network is also working with other notable names in the sport. Among these, Christine Latham, a retired Canadian WNT striker, and Kelly Smith, a former England captain, will be calling the matches. Besides the main broadcaster, FOX also has the AMERICA’S PREGAME and FOX SPORTS LIVE. So, if you’re a fan of soccer, you’ll want to check out this channel.
In addition to the team’s own broadcaster, FOX Sports is also building its own media compound to cover the tournament. The bi-level structure of the network’s headquarters sits directly beneath the custom-built set. The bi-level structure was designed by BC Event Management and reflects the rich landscape and the diverse community surrounding the Women’s World Cup. Its televised events are not only fun, but they’re also highly educational.
Moreover, the network’s broadcast team is a solid one. The final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup garnered 17.8 million views across all platforms, outperforming the 2018 men’s final by 18 percent. And in addition to these, FOX Sports also set new records on Twitter and YouTube. In addition, nearly a billion minutes of digital content were produced during the competition. This is a great achievement for the network.
A team of analysts from FOX Sports will be a key part of the coverage. Julie Stewart-Binks and JP Dellacamera will call the opening match of the Women’s World Cup on Friday, and will continue through the tournament’s second half on Wednesday. In addition, FOX Sports has an all-star cast of presenters, including ex-players and ESPN’s Jennifer Pransky will serve as the co-host for the special.
In addition to the team’s official matches, there will be live commentary. The live matches on FS1 will have commentary from Jenny Taft and Julie Stewart-Binks, who will be embedded with the U.S. Women’s National Team. The team’s broadcast coverage will be highlighted by a roving reporter from FS1 and a correspondent-at-large from NBC.
