ESPN FC
Daily analysis and commentary on soccer news
About ESPN FC
Released: 2013
Platform: Hulu
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Cast
Dan Thomas, Adrian Healey, Sebastian Salazar, Kay Murray
About ESPN FC
ESPN FC is a sports talk show that first aired in August 2013 on ESPN. The show covers a wide range of football news, analysis, and predictions from all the major leagues around the world, including the English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and MLS. Hosts and pundits dissect match results and team performances, argue about tactics, and speculate on transfers and upcoming games.
Making / Production
The show is produced by ESPN, a leading multinational sports broadcasting network. It uses a panel format commonly seen in sports talk shows, and broadcasts live from ESPN's studios in either Bristol, Connecticut, Washington, D.C., or Los Angeles, depending on the show's schedule. With a flexible running time, episodes can range from 30 minutes to over an hour.
Actors
- Dan Thomas - Moderates the panel and discussions.
- Gabby Logan - Provides expert commentary on English football.
- Craig Burley - Lends expertise on tactical analysis, particularly from his experiences in Scottish football and the English Premier League.
- Alejandro Moreno - Former footballer who speaks on matters revolving around South American and MLS football.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The "FC" in ESPN FC stands for "Football Club".
- The show originally started as a podcast before transitioning into a full-length television show.
- ESPN FC also maintains a well-regarded website and social media presence, providing up-to-minute news, analysis, and scores.
Quotes
- "Football is a simple game; 22 men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans always win." - Gabby Logan
- "In football, the worst blindness is only seeing the ball." - Craig Burley
Music / Soundtrack
As a sports analysis and news show, ESPN FC does not have a traditional narrative or a feature-length soundtrack. However, distinctive theme music plays at the beginning and end of each episode, positioning the mood and welcoming viewers to each broadcast.
About ESPN FC
ESPN FC covers global football news, providing in-depth analysis, interviews, and match highlights from world-leading experts.