Ali Krieger, a former Penn State women's soccer star who now serves on the university's board of trustees, will host ESPN's new women's soccer show, “Football W,” the network announced. Krieger will partner with Football America co-host Sebastian Salazar.
“We're thrilled to launch Football W at a time when the popularity and excitement of women's sports in the U.S. is at an all-time high,” said Manny de la Fe, ESPN vice president of production. Pro Soccer Wire“'Futbol W' is a show that informs, entertains and showcases great athletes to sports fans. It is our flagship news and analysis studio show and is fans' one-stop destination every week for everything they want to know about women's football.”
At Penn State, Krieger won four Big Ten championships from 2003 to 2006. She played in 94 games for the Nittany Lions, scoring 11 goals, was named an All-American at two different positions, and was named the 2006 Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Year.
Kriger is Elected as an Alumni Member of the Pennsylvania State University Board of Trustees I will begin campaigning in May 2023 on a platform based on gender and LGBTQ+ equality and a fair workplace for Penn State students.
The first episode of “Futbol W” will premiere on ESPN2 and ESPN+ on Tuesday, July 23 at 9:30 pm.
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