Beloved ESPN Julie Foudy Analyst Out at Network
There's been a lot of turnover at ESPN over the last few years, and one of the network's longest-tenured analysts is reportedly the next talent to leave.
According to Ryan Glasspiegel and Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports, Julie Foudy is out after 20 years with the network.
Foudy and ESPN were reportedly unable to reach an agreement on a new contract, ending her tenure with the "Worldwide Leader in Sports."
EXCLUSIVE: Julie Foudy is out at ESPN after 20 years.
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) May 16, 2025
Foudy and ESPN failed to reach an agreement on a contract renewal, sources told FOS.
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Foudy was a longtime member of the United States women's national soccer team, winning two World Cups with the squad in 1991 and 1999. Foudy also won Olympic gold, silver and bronze medals with the USWNT during her career, which lasted from 1988 through 2004.
After retirement, Foudy began her broadcasting career with soccer coverage for ESPN.
She primarily covered the game during her time with the network, but she was also featured on ESPN's coverage of the Little League World Series. Foudy also hosted the "Laughter Permitted" podcast, where she interviewed notable figures in women's sports.
It's currently unclear what Foudy's next move will be in the broadcasting space, but in the immediate future it's likely that she will continue her role as a soccer analyst for TNT Sports.
She joined the network in 2023 along with other U.S. Soccer veterans, as Turner took over broadcasting rights for the men's and women's national soccer teams. Glasspiegel and McCarthy suggested that Foudy could find a role on Netflix's coverage of the next two Women's World Cups.
The streaming service acquired exclusive broadcast rights in the United States to the global event in 2027 and 2031, and bringing in a familiar face like Foudy is a great strategy to get viewers to tune in.
Foudy's departure comes as ESPN continues to re-evaluate its place in the modern media market. The network is set to launch a new direct-to-consumer platform later this year - eliminating the need for users to have a pre-existing cable or streaming subscription to access the full library of ESPN content.
We'll see how the venture fares later this year, and what the future holds for Foudy after the USWNT legend's departure from ESPN.