Fernando Palomo - ESPN Play-by-Play Commentator

Fernando Palomo has worked at ESPN since 2000 as an anchor and soccer play-by-play commentator, both in English and Spanish. Fernando has covered multiple major soccer events including World Cups, Euros, and the UEFA Champions League. He has been one of the more receptive soccer people to using data and advanced stats on TV and frequently uses analytics in his broadcasts. In this conversation, Fernando talks about…

• The upcoming Liverpool-Real Madrid Champions League final

• What he looks for in soccer stats

• How he uses data as an announcer

• The differences in calling a game in English vs Spanish

• How data is used and received differently in two languages

• A track and field record that he still holds in his native El Salvador

Then, TruMedia’s Sergio De La Espriella joins the show to discuss Paul’s conversation with Fernando.

Show Links

• Follow Fernando on Twitter: @fernandopalomo.

• To read up on Fernando’s bio, click here.

• To read a Q&A he did with Texas A&M Today, click here.

• Follow @TruMediaSports on Twitter.

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