Canadian talent added to Apple’s MLS Season Pass broadcast crew

Kyle will serve as a match host. The Saskatoon native played professionally from 2006 to 2016, finishing her career with the Orlando Pride. She made 101 international appearances for Canada, including two World Cups and the 2012 London Olympics where Canada won bronze,

Kyle had done broadcast work for TSN, beIN Sports and served as a sideline reporter for Inter Miami the last three seasons. 

Smith will also serve as a match analyst.

The native of Guelph, Ont., played professionally from 2004 to 2013, spending the 2010 season with the Portland Timbers. Smith retired in 2011 and joined the Timbers broadcast team as radio analyst. After resuming his playing career in 2012, he retired for good in 2013 and spent the last nine years as the Timbers’ TV analyst.

Cullen will do play-by-play on French broadcasts. Cullen has covered the last three Olympic Games for the CBC and called Canadian national team soccer games.

All matches will feature commentary in English or Spanish, while matches involving Canadian teams will also have French commentary.

MLS Season Pass launches Feb. 1 on Apple TV. The 2023 MLS season begins on Feb. 25.

The 10-year rights deal allows fans to watch every game without local blackouts or restrictions. The service will be available in more than 100 countries exclusively through the Apple TV app.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 30, 2023

The Canadian Press