Legendary Soccer Broadcaster Announces Retirement

Legendary soccer broadcaster announces retirement

Legendary soccer broadcaster Ray Hudson has announced that he is retiring from calling matches after 23 years.

The great Ray Hudson is retiring from broadcasting. “His com...

The great Ray Hudson is retiring from broadcasting. “His commentary was a gift from the gods, a shooting star from the furthest reaches of the brightest galaxy, that was only meant to rest on planet earth for a short period of time…” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

Iconic broadcaster Ray Hudson announces his retirement, a look back

One of the world’s most unique and outgoing soccer broadcasters is hanging up the headset. The incredible Ray Hudson announced on Tuesday that he will retire from calling games. Hudson’s passion for the game was unmatched when in the broadcast booth. If you even say the word “magisterial” to a soccer fan, their brain will go immediately to Hudson calling a Lionel Messi goal. At 70 years old Hudson has decided it’s time for him to call it a caree…

Ray Hudson announces retirement from broadcasting

After a stupendous, magisterial, magical run, Ray Hudson is hanging up the microphone. The venerable Hudson has been a one-of-a-kind presence in the soccer world for decades. He starred as a player in the glory days of the NASL with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers then became a coach in the early days of Major League Soccer. But he left an indelible mark as a commentator as arguably the most unique and colorful analyst the world of soccer has ever …