Allen Hopkins Interview

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JUNE 04: Enner Valencia of Ecuador turns to celebrate after scoring the first goal as Ben Foster of England reacts during the International friendly match between England and Ecuador at Sun Life Stadium on June 4, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
© Richard HeathcoteMIAMI GARDENS, FL - JUNE 04: Enner Valencia of Ecuador turns to celebrate after scoring the first goal as Ben Foster of England reacts during the International friendly match between England and Ecuador at Sun Life Stadium on June 4, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Episode 6 features an interview with Allen Hopkins, the Associate Producer for GOAL: The Movie, and former commentator for Fox Soccer Channel. He’s also part of this summer’s World Cup coverage team on ESPN and ABC in the US. During the interview, discover what his opinion is regarding the controversial selection of Dave O’Brien as one of the main World Cup announcers. Plus, learn more about GOAL: The Movie, and what it was like for Hopkins to work behind-the-scenes at Fox Soccer Channel.

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