My New Favorite Futbolista

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Wondering who to root for at FIFA World Cup 2026? Get to know soccer's most inspiring athletes and the causes they champion. Season 9: My New Favorite Futbolista hosted by Telemundo Deportes lead play-by-play voice Luis Omar Tapia in English and Spanish Season 8: My New Favorite Olympian and My New Favorite Paralympian hosted by Olympic figure skating medalist Adam Rippon Season 7: My New Favorite Olympian and My New Favorite Paralympian hosted by 12-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin Season 6: My New Favorite Futbolista hosted by World Cup champion Meghan Klingenberg in English and Janelly Farías in Spanish Season 5: My New Favorite Futbolista hosted by soccer legend Juan Pablo Ángel in English and Spanish Season 4: My New Favorite Olympian hosted by Apolo Ohno, Team USA's most decorated Winter Olympian Season 3: My New Favorite Olympian hosted by Olympic trailblazer Ibtihaj Muhammad Season 2: Sports Uncovered hosted by Michele Tafoya Season 1: Sports Uncovered hosted by Mike Tirico Named "Best Sports Podcast" at the Cynopsis Sports Media Awards and the WEBBY Signal Awards Presented by the storytellers at NBC and Telemundo

  1. Who to root for at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

    Season 9 Trailer

    Who to root for at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

    My New Favorite Futbolista will introduce you to soccer's most inspiring players and the causes they champion leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. New episodes hosted by Telemundo Deportes lead play-by-play voice Luis Omar Tapia will drop June 2.  Watch the video version of the trailer HERE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 min
  2. Jen Lee: U.S. Army veteran rediscovers purpose through sled hockey

    Mar 5

    Jen Lee: U.S. Army veteran rediscovers purpose through sled hockey

    Three-time Paralympic sled hockey champion Jen Lee is determined to help other U.S. Army veterans find purpose, just like he did after losing his leg in a motorcycle accident.  Watch the video version of My New Favorite Olympian HERE  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    20 min
  3. Nick Goepper: Freestyle skiing's 'Unc' reaches new heights after hitting rock bottom

    Feb 5

    Nick Goepper: Freestyle skiing's 'Unc' reaches new heights after hitting rock bottom

    Three-time Olympic freestyle skiing medalist Nick Goepper, who retired from the sport after getting arrested and a stint in rehab, is back in a new discipline after rediscovering his joy in the sport and embracing his unfiltered “Ski Unc” persona Watch the video version of My New Favorite Olympian HERE  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    25 min
  4. Bea Kim: Snowboarding's thrifting queen champions sustainability

    Jan 29

    Bea Kim: Snowboarding's thrifting queen champions sustainability

    Snowboarder Bea Kim is determined to fight climate change, from speaking at the United Nations to shopping at thrift stores Watch the video version of My New Favorite Olympian HERE  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    21 min
  5. Charlie McAvoy: Bringing plumber's mentality to USA Hockey

    Jan 22

    Charlie McAvoy: Bringing plumber's mentality to USA Hockey

    Charlie McAvoy, one of the NHL’s most charitable players, learned hard work from his father Charles McAvoy Sr., who runs a four-generation plumbing business Watch the video version of My New Favorite Olympian HERE  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    21 min
  6. Kaillie Humphries: Bobsled champion navigates motherhood journey

    Jan 16

    Kaillie Humphries: Bobsled champion navigates motherhood journey

    Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries was ready to be a mother, but a Stage 4 endometriosis diagnosis meant she would have to push her body to the brink in order to get pregnant. Watch the video version of My New Favorite Olympian HERE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    29 min
  7. Amber Glenn: Shattering figure skating's gender norms

    Jan 15

    Amber Glenn: Shattering figure skating's gender norms

    U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn once hid parts of herself to fit into her sport. Now, as an openly bisexual and pansexual athlete, she is using her platform to push for visibility, inclusion and mental health awareness. Watch the video version of My New Favorite Olympian HERE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    25 min
  8. Who to root for at 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

    Season 8 Trailer

    Who to root for at 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

    My New Favorite Olympian will introduce you to Team USA's most inspiring athletes and the causes they champion. New episodes hosted by Olympic figure skating medalist Adam Rippon and NBC's Chase Cain will drop January 15. And don't miss My New Favorite Paralympian beginning March 5!  Watch the video version of the trailer HERE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 min
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Wondering who to root for at FIFA World Cup 2026? Get to know soccer's most inspiring athletes and the causes they champion. Season 9: My New Favorite Futbolista hosted by Telemundo Deportes lead play-by-play voice Luis Omar Tapia in English and Spanish Season 8: My New Favorite Olympian and My New Favorite Paralympian hosted by Olympic figure skating medalist Adam Rippon Season 7: My New Favorite Olympian and My New Favorite Paralympian hosted by 12-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin Season 6: My New Favorite Futbolista hosted by World Cup champion Meghan Klingenberg in English and Janelly Farías in Spanish Season 5: My New Favorite Futbolista hosted by soccer legend Juan Pablo Ángel in English and Spanish Season 4: My New Favorite Olympian hosted by Apolo Ohno, Team USA's most decorated Winter Olympian Season 3: My New Favorite Olympian hosted by Olympic trailblazer Ibtihaj Muhammad Season 2: Sports Uncovered hosted by Michele Tafoya Season 1: Sports Uncovered hosted by Mike Tirico Named "Best Sports Podcast" at the Cynopsis Sports Media Awards and the WEBBY Signal Awards Presented by the storytellers at NBC and Telemundo

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  • Creator
    NBC Sports
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © NBC Sports

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