“. . . Her analysis takes the viewers inside the action for a player’s perspective.”
As her former USWNT mates enter the Women's World Cup Round of 16 this weekend, Ali Krieger tackles her new role as an ESPN soccer analyst during a visit to Bristol
A professional since 2006, Krieger played 108 matches for the U.S. Women’s National Team, including in three FIFA World Cup competitions in 2011, 2015, and 2019. She won the last two.
Last month, Krieger joined ESPN as a soccer studio analyst and quickly established her profile as one of the emerging voices for women’s soccer in the U.S., analyzing her former team’s performance as they chase an unprecedented World Cup title threepeat in the land Down Under.
“Ali brings great, fresh off-the-field insight to ESPN FC’s Women’s World Cup coverage,” said ESPN FC producer Louise Moran. “To have a two-time World Cup winner in the studio who knows the U.S. Women’s National Team players so well has been invaluable to the program and our fans.
“She goes beyond the formations and tactics, and her analysis takes the viewers inside the action for a player’s perspective.”
Krieger was at ESPN’s headquarters in Bristol, Conn., on Wednesday, where she appeared on SportsCenter, taped The ESPN Daily podcast, and joined host Sebastian Salazar on ESPN FC.
The video above captures a day in the life of Krieger at ESPN.
Spencer T. Jackson produced the video; Allen Kee shot the behind-the-scenes photos below
EDITOR’S NOTE: Krieger will be on SportsCenter, Sunday, Aug. 6, at 7 a.m. and 10:15 ET after the USA-Sweden Round of 16 match – a must-win game for both teams.
Krieger visits with ESPN FC producer Louise Moran (L) and host Sebastian Salazar.
(Allen Kee/ESPN Images)
Krieger provides her expert analysis on the set of SportsCenter with host Matt Barrie.
(Allen Kee/ESPN Images)
Krieger (11), seen playing here in a "friendly" match in 2019, is a two-time World Cup champion.
(Scott Clarke/ESPN Images)
Krieger will be on different editions of SportsCenter, providing U.S. team match previews and post-game analysis.
(Allen Kee/ESPN Images)
