MARK DONALDSON has been calling soccer matches on ESPN and the Disney family of networks since 2010. He can be heard on La Liga games and other leagues in Europe; also does NWSL games. And, throw in some golf and tennis and more. The Edinburgh, Scotland native is the author of four books.

In this conversation we talk about, among other things, his start in the U.S. (thank Derek Rae); the World Cup; working in radio as a teenager; and his four books.

Recorded February 4, 2026

THE SHOW:

American soccer’s frontline storytellers interviewed by Emmy Award-winning John Shrader.

You can get more information on the program, produced by the John Shrader Media Group, at https://shradermedia.com/

John Shrader's 30 years of TV and radio sports broadcasting included MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. He is professor of Broadcasting and Sports Media & Communication at the University of Nebraska.