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This is a list of the primary assignments that was used for MLS matches, U.S national team matches, and select international club friendly broadcasts.

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Former

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Play-by-play announcers

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  1. Jon Champion[1] (2019–2022)[a]
  2. Adrian Healey[2][3] (2011–2022)[b]
  3. Steve Cangialosi[4] (2016–2022)
  4. Glenn Davis[5] (2002–2022)
  5. Andres Cordero[6] (2021–2022)
  6. Jonathan Yardley[7] (2021–2022)
  7. Kevin Egan[8] (2021–2022)
  8. Tyler Terens[9] (2022)
  9. Jake Zivin[10] (2022)
  10. Bob Ley[11] (1996–1997)
  11. Phil Schoen[12] (1996–1999)
  12. Jack Edwards[13] (2000–2002)
  13. Rob Stone[14] (2002–2011)
  14. Dave O'Brien[15] (2006–2007)
  15. JP Dellacamera[16] (1996–2010)
  16. Ian Darke[17][18][19](2010–2011)
  1. ^ Champion has been commentating on MLS games since 2014 occasionally, but he has been the lead play-by-play announcer since 2019.
  2. ^ From 2011–2018, Healey was the lead MLS play-by-play announcer. Since then, he has called occasional MLS games after he was replaced by Jon Champion and in 2021, due to his commitments with Austin FC.

Color commentators

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  1. Ty Keough (1996–2003)
  2. Eric Wynalda (2004–2007)
  3. Bruce Arena (2006)
  4. Tommy Smyth (2007)
  5. Kyle Martino (2009–2010)
  6. John Harkes[20] (2008–2011)
  7. Julie Foudy (2007–2009)
  8. Alexi Lalas[21] (1996–2014)
  9. Taylor Twellman[22][23][24][25][22] (2010–2022)
  10. Alejandro Moreno (2014–2022)
  11. Brian Dunseth (2014–2022)
  12. Kasey Keller (2014–2022)
  13. Herculez Gomez (2017-2022)
  14. Shep Messing (2020–2022)
  15. Danny Higginbotham (2021–2022)
  16. Lori Lindsey (2021–2022)
  17. Kyndra de St. Aubin (2021–2022)
  18. Ben Olsen (2022)

Sideline reporters

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Studio team

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References

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  1. ^ Hofheimer, Bill (2018-12-10). "Renowned British Broadcaster Jon Champion Will Move to the United States as ESPN's New Play-by-Play Voice for Major League Soccer". ESPN Press Room U.S. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
  2. ^ Nwulu, Mac (2011-03-09). "Adrian Healey Named Lead Voice for ESPN's Major League Soccer Telecasts". ESPN Press Room U.S. Retrieved 2023-07-01.
  3. ^ "Taylor Twellman Replacing John Harkes In ESPN's Soccer Booth Next Year". www.sportsbusinessjournal.com. 2011-11-22. Retrieved 2023-07-01.
  4. ^ Baskin, Jake (February 24, 2023). "Soccer is upon us; Profiles of the Voices; Steve Cangialosi leaves the NHL for the MLS". Sports Broadcast Journal. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  5. ^ "Biography - GlennDavisSoccer.com". GlennDavisSoccer.com. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  6. ^ Wahl, Grant (December 24, 2021). "The Interview: Andrés Cordero of CBS Sports". Fútbol with Grant Wahl. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  7. ^ "Jonathan Yardley: Class of 2022". NJ High School Ice Hockey Hall of Fame. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  8. ^ "Kevin Egan". mlssoccer.com. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  9. ^ Baker, Ted (April 10, 2022). "Hobart grad Tyler Terens makes national TV debut on ESPN MLS telecast". FingerLakes1.com. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  10. ^ "Jake Zivin". mlssoccer.com. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  11. ^ Pentz, Matt (June 15, 2020). "Always look down the side streets: Soccer's influence on Bob Ley's life and work". The New York Times. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  12. ^ "Phil Schoen on sportscasting during American soccer's rise, his radio roots, and working with Ray Hudson". Soccer America. May 24, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  13. ^ "2000 MLS playoffs and UEFA champions kick off". ESPN.com. September 12, 2000. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  14. ^ "Rob Stone - Fox Sports Press Pass". Fox Sports. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  15. ^ Bell, Jack (November 23, 2008). "ESPN/ABC Find Their Voice at M.L.S. Cup '08". The New York Times. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  16. ^ Nicks, Laura (August 24, 2020). "JP Dellacamera, U.S. Voice of Soccer; He's done 15 World Cups in 34 years for ESPN, ABC, NBC or Fox". Sports Broadcast Journal. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  17. ^ "Ian Darke". ESPN Media Zone. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  18. ^ "Ian Darke To Leave Sky Sports For ESPN". VitalFootball.co.uk. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2013.
  19. ^ Nwulu, Mac (2010-09-24). "Top UK Commentator Ian Darke Joins ESPN as Lead Soccer Voice in the U.S." ESPN Press Room U.S. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
  20. ^ "John Harkes Out as Lead ESPN US Soccer Analyst: Replaced by Taylor Twellman". Washington Post. Archived from the original on November 23, 2011.
  21. ^ Deitsch, Richard (December 16, 2014). "Soccer analyst Alexi Lalas opens up about decision to leave ESPN for FOX". Sports Illustrated.
  22. ^ a b Koons, Zach (January 6, 2023). "Taylor Twellman Announces Departure From ESPN". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  23. ^ Wahl, Grant (November 21, 2011). "Grant Wahl: Harkes out as ESPN's lead analyst". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  24. ^ "Taylor Twellman Replacing John Harkes In ESPN's Soccer Booth Next Year". www.sportsbusinessjournal.com. November 22, 2011. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  25. ^ Hofheimer, Bill (December 10, 2018). "Renowned British Broadcaster Jon Champion Will Move to the United States as ESPN's New Play-by-Play Voice for Major League Soccer". ESPN Press Room U.S. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  26. ^ "Former Mexican star Gonzalez on career fortunes, covering MLS, more" ESPN Front Row. https://www.espnfrontrow.com/2012/07/former-mexico-star-gonzalez-on-career-fortunes-covering-mls-more/, accessed 14 December 2013
  27. ^ Nwulu, Mac (12 December 2016). "ESPN Adds Julie Stewart-Binks as Soccer Sideline Reporter". ESPN Media Zone. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
  28. ^ "Alejandro Moreno". ESPN. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
  29. ^ "Herculez Gomez Joins ESPN as Soccer Studio Analyst". January 17, 2017.
  30. ^ "Kasey Keller, former Pilots and Sounders goalkeeper, joins ESPN as analyst". The Oregonian. March 1, 2012. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
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