About Fútbol Americas

The TV series Fútbol Americas, released in 2021, is a unique sports show that captures the essence of the football scene in North and South America. The show examines the most significant moments related to the sport in these continents, capturing the powerful intersection of culture and football. The series does not follow a standard narrative plot, rather, it chronicles and brings highlights, analysis, and opinion about the latest news from the beautiful game in the United States, CONCACAF and South America.

Making/Production

Fútbol Americas is produced by ESPN, one of the leading Sports networks globally. The show premiered in March 2021, and it is hosted by experienced sports journalists Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar. The show is being released weekly and is available on the ESPN+ platform.

Actors/Hosts

• Herculez Gomez - As an ex-footballer and sports analyst, Herculez provides expert commentary based on his vast playing experience in the Major League Soccer (MLS) and Mexican soccer leagues.
• Sebastian Salazar - Sebastian co-hosts the series and brings insightful analysis from his career as a journalist and commentator in the football industry.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The show is one of only a few to focus exclusively on the football cultures and landscapes across both North and South America.
• Host Herculez Gomez is a retired professional soccer player, having played for numerous teams in Mexico and the United States.
• Sebastian Salazar transitioned to sports journalism after his college football career.

Quotes

• Sebastian Salazar on the show - "We're excited about the opportunity to present a uniquely North-South perspective on our region's game.
• Herculez Gomez on the theme of the show - "I think it’s important we talk about the cultures and how they make our game so much richer."

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's upbeat and dynamic sound design adds to the excitement and adrenaline of the football conversation.

Note: As Fútbol Americas is relatively new and is more of a commentary and analysis show than a scripted series, there are no listed awards specifically associated with the series as of now.