John Strong FOX Sports lead play-by-play commentator for soccer The Wormcast: How Sports Media Happens

This week on The Wormcast, I welcome FOX Sports lead play-by-play soccer commentator John Strong to the show. The Summer of Soccer has started out with a bonkers CONCACAF Nations League Final with the US defeating Mexico, John and I discuss the landmark victory for this young US squad. FOX having the rights for Copa America and the Gold Cup this summer, calling matches not only off-tube but not even the same location as his analyst Stu Holden, being a versitile announcer and MLS, one of John's passions in the sport. Enjoy!
Topics discussed:
1:45 US v Mexico deliciously bonkers and bananas
18:30 John explains why the compostion of the US Gold Cup roster will be different and important
26:00 The Octogonal-World Cup Qualifying
34:40 Copa America coverage on FOX
41:00 Calling matches off-tube and in a different state than partner Stu Holden
43:15 Calling soccer and a dog show on the same day
46:20 Copa America's Myths v Facts from COMNEBOL
52:25 Being indespensable in boardcasting
56:25 MLS looking forward
1:07:00 World Cup coverage in 2022

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