Echeverri Debuts in Premier League Clash this Weekend: Everton v. Nottingham Forest, April 21 at 8:25 a.m. ET Live on Telemundo Former Colombian Player Returns After Contributing to FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Coverage to Provide Expert Analysis Across Various Sports Properties and Special Events
MIAMI, Fla. – April 18, 2024 – Isabella Echeverri joins Telemundo Deportes’ commentary team as a network soccer analyst, starting this weekend for Premier League’s Everton v. Nottingham Forest on Saturday, April 21 at 8:25 a.m. ET on Telemundo. The former Colombian professional footballer returns to the network after her debut performance during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023™ where she captured the hearts of the U.S. Hispanic audience with her expertise, insights and passion for the game.
“We are delighted to welcome Isabella Echeverri to the Telemundo Deportes family,” said Eli Velazquez, EVP of Sports, Telemundo. “Her wealth of experience as a professional soccer player, combined with her passion for the sport, makes her a valuable addition to our team of experts. We look forward to her contributions in delivering top-notch soccer coverage to our viewers.”
In her new role as soccer analyst, Echeverri will support the network’s coverage of Premier League, USSF and Chivas Femenil, while her duties will continue to expand across Telemundo Deportes’ roster of premier global events, including the Olympic Games Paris 2024 as well as the FIFA U-17 and U-20 Women’s World Cups later this year.
As a soccer analyst for Telemundo, Echeverri will provide viewers with expert commentary, analysis, and in-depth insights into the game. Her unique perspective as a former player will offer audiences valuable perspectives on strategy, player dynamics, and the intricacies of soccer matches.
“Female representation in media opens the door to endless opportunities for girls and women. Today, I have the privilege of becoming the voice of millions of Latina women who love soccer,” said Echeverri, network soccer analyst, Telemundo. “It is a responsibility that I assume with pride and determination. I am honored to be able to transmit my greatest passion through Telemundo Deportes and am very happy to be joining this great family!”
Born in Medellín, Echeverri played as a center back for the Colombia women’s national team, Sevilla FC and CF Monterrey. She is a FIFA legend and has participated in every
international competition at the club level and with the Colombian national team, including Copa Libertadores, Champions League, the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics, among others.
Before joining Telemundo full-time, Echeverri has actively worked to positively impact gender equality in sports. She has been at the forefront of changing the gender landscape for the next generation in Latin America. She is a member of the FIFPRO GPC Global Council, ambassador for the Save The Dream Academy, Common Goal member and co-founder of the “Somos 4 Futbol” foundation, which aims to improve the quality and reach of gender promotion through football programs in Latin America. One of her most powerful off the field initiatives was the #MenosMiedoMasFutbol movement that aimed to raise awareness for better conditions inside the Colombian Football Federation.
Telemundo Deportes is the leading U.S. sports media brand and destination for the biggest and best global sports programming in Spanish language, delivering a comprehensive roster of live and studio programming featuring the most significant and most in-demand sporting events, including exclusive Spanish-language coverage of all FIFA properties and Teams USA through 2026. In addition to serving as the exclusive U.S. home for Liga MX’s Chivas de Guadalajara home matches, the network offers comprehensive Spanish-language coverage of the Premier League. Beyond soccer, Telemundo Deportes delivers exclusive Spanish-language coverage of NFL’s Sunday Night Football and the Olympics as well as other premier sporting events.
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About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises leads the media industry in the production and distribution of Spanish-language content for U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The company serves U.S. Hispanics through its national broadcast network, the cable network Universo, and digital platforms including the Telemundo app and streaming services, such as Peacock, among others. The Telemundo Network offers Spanish-language entertainment, news, and sports content reaching 95% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 owned stations and 91affiliate stations. Telemundo also owns an independent station serving Puerto Rico. Telemundo is the exclusive U.S. Spanish-language home of the world’s two most popular sporting events, the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games, as well as the Premier League and Mexican soccer team Chivas. The #1 producer of scripted Spanish-language content in the U.S., Telemundo Global Studios includes Telemundo Television Studios, Telemundo Streaming Studios, and Underground Producciones. Telemundo’s new Tplus content brand on Peacock features programming developed for the full spectrum of Hispanics. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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