Fans have accused ESPN of making a major blunder at the Little League World Series this year. The 2025 Little League World Series is underway. We're in Week 2 of the 20-team tournament, which features the 10 best American teams and the 10 best international teams. The winner of the U.S. bracket and ...
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Fans have accused ESPN of making a major blunder at the Little League World Series this year.
The 2025 Little League World Series is underway. We're in Week 2 of the 20-team tournament, which features the 10 best American teams and the 10 best international teams. The winner of the U.S. bracket and the winner of the international bracket will square off in the championship game. The tournament airs nationally and globally on ABC and ESPN.
ESPN, which has aired the Little League World Series since 1982, has been accused of making a major "blunder" this year.
For years, fans have loved seeing former U.S. women's soccer star Julie Foudy on the broadcast. However, this year, fans have noticed that she is not part of the broadcasting crews.
The fans of the Little league World Series are missing her.
"So @espn , we're just going to ignore the Elephant in the Room? Where is @JulieFoudy ?? She represented everything that was good about the #LLWS. So much so, that she basically was the LLWS. Her fun filled energy was legendary! Now, it's flat. No spark plug, whatsoever. Who's next that you won't be able to come to terms on a new contract with from this LLWS crew?? Say it ain't so!" one fan wrote.
So @espn,
— Cayla F1 (@CaylaMonacoF1) August 14, 2025
we're just going to ignore the Elephant in the Room?
Where is @JulieFoudy?? She represented everything that
was good about the #LLWS. So much so, that she basically was the LLWS. Her fun filled energy was legendary!
Now, it's flat. No spark plug, whatsoever.
Who's… pic.twitter.com/zpgHaDAsQ0
Julie Foudy left ESPN earlier this year
Foudy and ESPN were unable to reach a contract extension earlier this year. She officially left the company after 20 years.
Front Office Sports first reported the news on Foudy, who had been with ESPN for two decades. Foudy is a two-time World Cup champion, winning in 1991 and 1999. She also won won Olympic gold, silver and bronze medals with the USWNT during her career, which spanned from 1988 through 2004.
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 has landed on her feet, though
Foudy has landed on her feet in a big way, though, securing jobs with TNT Sports and HBO Max. She's also been enjoying some time off, spending family time in Hawaii, among other places.
Her daughter, Izzy, announced her college soccer commitment, too, choosing the University of Oregon.
"And the next chapter begins. Go slay Izzy!!! SCO Ducks!!! Beyond thrilled for you and the gals. 💚💛," she wrote.
While Foudy is missed during the Little League World Series, she's managed to fill her time quite well.
The 2025 Little League World Series continues this week on ABC and ESPN.
Fans Accuse ESPN Of Major Blunder At Little League World Series first appeared on The Spun on Aug 19, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Aug 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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