In all sports there is a special connection between the fans and the voice of the team. Soccer is no different.
Certainly nothing beats a live atmosphere, but when watching a game on television, the voice makes a difference. You want him — or her — to be knowledgeable, articulate and enthusiastic. The right voice putting things the right way can often make you forget that you’re on the couch instead of in the stands.
WATCH: Strong & Earle's call of Darlington Nagbe wonder-goal vs. Sporting KC
Recently MLSsoccer.com asked fans to submit their votes for their favorite on-air talent from around the league as part of the 2011 North American Soccer Almanac survey. Here are the top 10 local on-air talents as voted by the fans.
- Arlo White - Seattle
- JP Dellacamera - Philadelphia
- Taylor Twellman - Philadelphia
- John Strong - Portland (above, right)
- Glenn Davis - Houston
- Callum Williams - Kansas City
- Brian Dunseth - Salt Lake
- Dave Johnson - D.C.
- Shep Messing - New York
- Robbie Earle - Portland (above, left)
