Tottenham Hotspur back-up goalkeeper Brad Friedel returns to Fox Sports as a studio and game analyst. It was announced today by John Entz, FOX Sports Executive Vice President, Production.
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Friedel, a Lakewood, Ohio native, is currently a club Ambassador in the US. While finishing out his playing career with Spurs, he is expected to contribute to FOX Sports’ coverage of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and England’s FA Cup, followed by Major League Soccer, USMNT matches and FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2015. No stranger to FOX Sports, Friedel previously contributed to its coverage of the 2012 and 2013 UEFA Champions League Finals. He was also a studio analyst for BBC’s 2014 World Cup coverage in Brazil.
“I’m excited and honored to once again work with the team at FOX Sports,” said Brad 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.”
At age 43, Brad Friedel is the oldest active player in the Premier League, having signed a one-year contract extension at the beginning of this season. Friedel has a UEFA A Coaching license and is also working towards earning the select UEFA Pro License, the game’s highest coaching qualification.
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