John Strong (sportscaster)
John Strong | |
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Education | University of Oregon |
Occupation | Broadcaster |
Employer | Fox Sports |
Spouse | Nicole (Wilcox) Strong |
John Strong is an American television
Broadcasting career
Strong began his broadcasting career while in high school at Lake Oswego High School, where he founded Laker Broadcasting.[4] Strong created audio broadcasts of LOHS football and basketball games beginning in 2002.
While attending School of Journalism and Communication at the
Strong's first full-time broadcast job came at Portland's KXL radio and, later, 750 AM "The Game" in 2008. Strong produced "The Bald Faced Truth" radio show and also hosted a daily evening radio show called "Strong at Night" for the station.
In 2010, Strong was the play-by-play announcer for the
TV credits
- MLS: 2012–2014 (NBCSN), 2015–present (Fox Sports)
- FIFA Women's World Cup: 2015, 2023 (Fox Sports)
- UEFA Europa League: 2014–2016 (Fox Sports)
- UEFA Champions League: 2016–2018 (Fox Sports)
- FIFA World Cup: 2018, 2022 (Fox Sports)
- Copa América: 2016, 2021 (Fox Sports)
Honors
In 2013, Strong was named Oregon Sportscaster of the Year by the
Personal life
Strong is married to Nicole Strong, a former Washington State University soccer player who led the Women's Premier Soccer League in goals scored in 2011.[14] She previously coached the Central Catholic High School girls' soccer team and was named the Mt. Hood Conference Coach of the Year after winning a league title in 2012.[15]
References
- ^ "FOX Sports hires John Strong as commentator to boost its soccer coverage". January 22, 2015.
- ^ a b "NBC Sports Group names John Strong lead voice for MLS" (Press release). NBC Sports. June 24, 2013. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
- ^ a b Canzano, John (June 23, 2013). "Finally, a Strong voice in American soccer". The Oregonian. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
- ^ "Laker Broadcasting: About Us". Archived from the original on December 6, 2011. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
- ^ "Ducks Weekly Women's Soccer Digest". Salem-News. September 5, 2006.
- ^ "NCAA Softball: No. 13 Oregon Opens Pac-10 with Cal and Stanford". Salem-News. March 28, 2007.
- ^ "MLS News, Scores, & Standings".
- ^ "Whirlwind World Cup awaits Fox's lead voices Strong, Holden". USA TODAY. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ "Fox Sports reveals World Cup broadcast team". www.sportsbusinessjournal.com. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ "FOX Sports Reveals Star-Studded Broadcast Team for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™". Fox Sports Press Pass. October 4, 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ Goff, Steven (July 13, 2018). "John Strong was once an American 'soccer nerd by myself.' Now he's calling the World Cup final". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
- ^ "NSSA Announces 2013 Award Winners". NSAA. January 10, 2013. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
- ^ "Best of 2011: Strong wins MLS Broadcast Call of the Year". Timbers.com. December 26, 2011. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
- ^ "Battle Ground product still going strong". The Columbian. June 22, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
- ^ "2012 Fall Sports Review". Central Catholic High School. Archived from the original on June 24, 2013. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
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