Ex-USA international Brad Friedel joins FOX Sports as soccer analyst
Former United States goalkeeper Brad Friedel is joining FOX Sports as a soccer analyst.
The 43-year-old Friedel is the oldest active player in the Premier League, where he's now a backup for Tottenham Hotspur. He previously worked with FOX Sports during the 2012 and 2013 UEFA Champions League finals.
The network said Tuesday that Friedel will serve as an analyst on games and in the studio for its soccer properties, including next summer's Women's World Cup. Friedel played in three World Cups for the U.S., helping lead the Americans to the quarterfinals in 2002. He still holds the Premier League record for most consecutive appearances with 310.
"We're excited to have someone with Brad's passion and versatility return to the fold," FOX Sports Executive Vice President of Production, John Entz said in a press release on Tuesday. "He's a terrific communicator, and is able to offer unique perspectives on both American and European soccer that no doubt improves the quality and depth of our coverage."
"I'm excited and honored to once again work with the team at FOX Sports," said Friedel (@friedel_b). "I'm looking forward to this next phase of my career. I enjoy the media work and analysis, and the FOX Sports bouquet of soccer rights is compelling."
Friedel played 82 games for the USMNT from 1992 to 2005 and represented the United States at three FIFA World Cups. After playing college soccer at UCLA and a spell with MLS's Columbus Crew, where he was named 1997 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, Friedel moved to England to begin Premier League career first with Liverpool, and later, Blackburn Rovers, Aston Villa and Tottenham. He holds the league record for most consecutive appearances with 310.
Friedel has a UEFA A Coaching license and is also working towards earning the select UEFA Pro License, the game's highest coaching qualification.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
