This is the view @stuholden and I will have tomorrow night for Russia v New Zealand, coverage from 7am PT on FS1 #ConfedCup pic.twitter.com/qfJMU9Nkml— John Strong (@JohnStrong) June 16, 2017 876070374835982337 is not a valid tweet id
IT'S TIME! Join Rob, Alexi, Fernando and @IanWright0 as we count down to the #ConfedCup opener on @FS1, Russia vs New Zealand! #RUSNZL pic.twitter.com/cIISUyT6Ye— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 17, 2017 I LOVE this guys...@RobStoneONFOX @AlexiLalas @IanWright0 @FOXSports @FS1 @FOXSoccer pic.twitter.com/jcnSNtjTpL— FERNANDO FIORE (@FernandoFiore) June 17, 2017
Kickoff is approaching in Saint Petersburg! Tune in to @FS1 now for the #ConfedCup opener, Russia vs New Zealand. #RUSNZL pic.twitter.com/IiFZGa5u9H— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 17, 2017 Can the hosts start #ConfedCup off on the right foot? Russia vs New Zealand starts NOW on @FS1! #RUSNZL💻📱: https://t.co/RguT3rm8Uo pic.twitter.com/45zfWF8fRD— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 17, 2017
Same @FOXSports team back in #Russia for day 2 of #confedcup coverage #PORMEX #CMRCHI pic.twitter.com/jW3ZHykvYO— Kate Abdo (@kate_abdo) June 18, 2017 Day 2 of #ConfedCup is here! Join the guys as they preview today's matches on @FS1. Don't worry, we got Rob some coffee. 😂 pic.twitter.com/vKujPBdUWC— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 18, 2017
So far I have to say that I like the switch from Univision to Telemundo this cycle when it comes to the apps and digital platforms. I find Telemundo Deportes in vivo to be a bit crisper on my devices (even old android ones.) The switch from ESPN3 to Fox Sports Go visually is a bit better on most of my devices too however not having acces to archived matches are a bummer.
There are...no words. 😂 @AlexiLalas @FernandoFiore pic.twitter.com/sNn11vjFnP— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 18, 2017 FERNANDO FIORE @FernandoFiore - Actually there are words...but no suitable for social network....or TV. .@FernandoFiore is ready for #PORMEX! pic.twitter.com/TDNJx1X7hh— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 18, 2017 FERNANDO FIOREt @FernandoFiore - SÚPER READY... LISTÍSIMO VIVA EL FÚTBOL EN @FS1 @FOXSports
Portugal and Mexico will face off here in their #ConfedCup opener in a couple hours. Pregame show starts 9:30am ET on @FS1! #PORMEX pic.twitter.com/1xTMI9zE90— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 18, 2017 It’s the champions of Europe vs the kings of CONCACAF. #PORMEX kicks off NOW on @FS1! #ConfedCup💻📱: https://t.co/b5PrLHPVkw pic.twitter.com/JdsFiqKapA— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 18, 2017
I'm just now seeing @Kryptonite's post. I knew Gus wasn't calling games and hadn't in years and that they would never use him just for studio work, but I couldn't figure out where this post was coming from... Damn...
At the Fisht Stadium in Sochi ahead of Germany v Australia. Weather not as nice as it was when we came it, it was gorgeous! pic.twitter.com/aD5pNyYQzG— John Strong (@JohnStrong) June 18, 2017 Good morning to the US, good afternoon from Sochi! @stuholden @komandnaya bring you Australia v Germany, #ConfedCup coverage 1030a ET on FS1 pic.twitter.com/LQvvbDXA3z— John Strong (@JohnStrong) June 19, 2017
It's almost time for kickoff between Australia and Germany! @StuHolden checks in from the booth before the call. #AUSGER #ConfedCup pic.twitter.com/ZLZ8qugdrx— FOX Sports: PROcast (@PROcast) June 19, 2017 The world champions kick off their #ConfedCup! Australia vs Germany starts NOW on @FS1. #AUSGER💻📱: https://t.co/Vf3BLEw9jU pic.twitter.com/H9LIR4viaI— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 19, 2017
🚨We're 30 minutes away from another #ConfedCup tonight on @FS1!🚨 pic.twitter.com/hJWBiTrPf2— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 19, 2017 El Presidente wants YOU...to turn on @FS1 for #ConfedCup tonight! 😂 @FernandoFiore pic.twitter.com/Fh9DlvODMr— FS1 (@FS1) June 20, 2017
That commentator Jorge Perez Navarro was horrendous on the Mexico-Portugal game. I understand wanting a commentator that speaks Spanish as a first language on game involving Spanish speaking countries, like how ESPN put Fernando Palomo on Mexico games back when they had them. The problem with Jorge is that his English wasn't very polished and he didn't really know which words to use. He also used gimmicks like yelling "FIRE" every time someone took a free kick. His goal calls also went on for too long and left Cobi Jones no time to inject any analysis.
Setting aside the goal call, they should give Mariano a shot at calling the Mexican side. This guy is as good as they get when it comes to analyzing this beautiful game. Smart move to bring him over from FOX Deportes. He is one of the few that calls a game, analyzes a team in pre and post games unbiasedly even if it's Mexico. He knows the games very well. You can see that whenever he talks in Copa Tonight. Hopefully, he'll get his shot.
Unique, lower commentary position here at Spartak Stadium for Russia v Portugal tomorrow. I like it! #ConfedCup pic.twitter.com/t8y3MHDPy6— John Strong (@JohnStrong) June 20, 2017 Billy Big Shoes over here @stuholden charmed his way into an interview with Chinese TV about the game tomorrow #ConfedCup pic.twitter.com/WbtiXkH7OD— John Strong (@JohnStrong) June 20, 2017 @stuholden - Big money move to China in the works, working on my Mandarin now.
It's a rainy day in Moscow but @stuholden is pumped to call Russia vs Portugal, next on @FS1! #PROcast pic.twitter.com/RXupHKMJR7— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 21, 2017 Birthday boy @JohnStrong & @stuholden are ready for #RUSPOR. Turn on @FS1 now! And happy birthday, John! #ConfedCup https://t.co/MYuFaMQvls— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 21, 2017
We are going LIVE in 8 mns...@FOXSoccer @FOXSports @FS1 TODAY.... #Russia vs. #portugal and then...#Mexico vs. #NewZealand Ahi nos vemos pic.twitter.com/LkIentOlKz— FERNANDO FIORE (@FernandoFiore) June 21, 2017 KICKOFF on @FS1! Hosts Russia try to stay perfect in #ConfedCup as they take on Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal.💻📱 https://t.co/fAPbFoyAuE pic.twitter.com/iuRQdix5lC— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 21, 2017
What time did @stuholden get in to Kazan today? Try 2:40 in the morning. And it was sunny out! #ConfedCup #PROcast pic.twitter.com/LL8y2pEFXU— FOX Sports: PROcast (@PROcast) June 22, 2017 @JohnStrong - Hoping we've got our heads screwed on straight for #GERCHI tonight. Not expecting to but hoping nonetheless. .@kate_abdo, @EricWynalda and Guus Hiddink prepping for #CAMAUS pregame show on @FS1. Tune in now for live coverage! pic.twitter.com/JE2x3lvdMD— FOX Sports PR (@FOXSportsPR) June 22, 2017
It’s Matchday 2 for Group B at the #ConfedCup, and it starts right now with the pregame show to #CMRAUS on @FS1! pic.twitter.com/LuHPlJvu6s— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 22, 2017 KICKOFF! Cameroon and Australia could really use a win to stay alive in the #ConfedCup. Watch #CMRAUS on @FS1!💻📱https://t.co/5KABEMANoB pic.twitter.com/oObiXbhW82— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 22, 2017
Hope this isn't what their World Cup coverage is going to be like. Average to poor commentators, commentators' voices ahead of the action, USMNT retreads on the coverage. Not a fan.
Oh it will be. They've already said they're only going with home-grown announcers, etc. With the time difference & work, I'm just going to seek out ITV caps of the matches to watch in the evening rather than rely on the DVR.