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MLS Season Pass on Apple TV Enhances Leagues Cup 2025
Coverage with New Talent Additions
Francisco “Kikín” Fonseca, Oswaldo Sánchez, Pável Pardo, Ana Jurka, and
Daniel Brailovsky join all-star broadcast lineup
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NEW YORK (Monday, July 21, 2025) – Major League Soccer today announced the addition of five acclaimed Spanish-language broadcasters to its Leagues Cup 2025 coverage on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. Former players Francisco “Kikín” Fonseca, Pável Pardo, and Daniel Brailovsky, along with Emmy Award-winning host Ana Jurka and legendary goalkeeper Oswaldo Sánchez, will join one of the most dynamic and respected broadcast teams in global sports. MLS Season Pass features more than 80 announcers broadcasting in three languages, making it one of the largest and most diverse broadcast teams in the world.
These additions reinforce MLS Season Pass’ commitment to delivering world-class, bilingual coverage of Leagues Cup, the official, Concacaf-sanctioned tournament featuring clubs from Major League Soccer and LIGA MX. With all matches available in English, French and Spanish across more than 100 countries and regions, fans can expect unmatched access, expert commentary, and exclusive content throughout the month-long competition.
“The addition of Ana, Daniel, Oswaldo, Pavel, and Kikin brings extraordinary depth to the MLS Season Pass on-air team,” said Kristin Bredes LaFemina, Vice President of Production Management and Talent for Major League Soccer. “Their insight and passion for the game not only elevates our Leagues Cup coverage but also ensures a balanced and authentic representation of both leagues. This is another step forward in delivering the most comprehensive and engaging soccer experience to fans around the world.”
Leagues Cup 2025 kicks off on July 29 and runs through August 31. The tournament introduces a new two-phase format, featuring exclusively MLS vs. LIGA MX matchups through the Quarterfinals. Now in its third edition, Leagues Cup continues to celebrate the long-standing rivalry between the two leagues while delivering top-tier North American soccer to a global audience.
Fans can also enjoy a dedicated programming slate on MLS Season Pass during Leagues Cup, including:
Studio Talent
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Francisco “Kikín” Fonseca joins MLS Season Pass as a studio analyst for Leagues Cup. A former Mexican international striker, Fonseca earned 43 caps and scored 21 goals for El Tri, including a goal at the 2006 FIFA World Cup and starred at club level for UNAM Pumas, Cruz Azul, Tigres UANL, and Benfica.
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Ana Jurka will serve as studio host for La Previa and El Resumen during Leagues Cup. A two-time Emmy nominee for Outstanding On-Air Sports Personality of the Year in Spanish, Jurka has spent more than two decades in sports media, covering FIFA World Cups, the Olympics, CONMEBOL Copa América and more.
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Pável Pardo, a two-time FIFA World Cup veteran and key figure in Mexico’s 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup triumph, returns to the MLS Season Pass lineup as an analyst for both Spanish and English studio shows. The former midfielder at the Chicago Fire in MLS earned 148 caps for Mexico and won titles with Club América and VfB Stuttgart.
Match Analysts
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Daniel Brailovsky, a former Club América standout and international veteran, will serve as a match analyst for MLS Season Pass. Known for his creativity and leadership, Brailovsky starred across clubs in Uruguay, Argentina, Israel, and Mexico, most notably helping Club América to three league titles. Following his playing career, he went into coaching, including stints with Veracruz, Club América and Necaxa.
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Oswaldo Sánchez, one of the most celebrated goalkeepers in Mexican soccer history joins the MLS Season Pass broadcast booth as a match analyst. A veteran of multiple FIFA World Cups, Sánchez earned 99 caps for Mexico and won the Golden Glove at the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup. His club career includes titles with Chivas and Santos Laguna, and more than 700 appearances overall.
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