Keith Costigan

Keith Costigan is a former professional soccer player who now works as a television analyst and commentator for Fox Soccer Channel in Los Angeles, California.

Keith is originally from Dublin, Ireland where he played youth football for famous Irish youth clubs St. Kevins Boys and Stella Maris. He also was enrolled in a full time training course at Home Farm F.C.Keith then spent two years in the League of Ireland with Bray Wanderers F.C. and Monaghan United Football Club. Keith also had a brief spell with Luton Town F.C. but never came to terms on a contract.

Keith then moved to America on a full soccer scholarship to Augusta State University and then on to California State University, Bakersfield After completing his senior year at Bakersfield, Keith signed a two-year contract with the Portland Timbers of the United States Soccer League. Keith led the team in assists and minutes during his time with the club and also spent time with the Los Angeles Galaxy during the Timbers off-season. Keith then rounded out his playing career with the Harrisburg City Islanders before starting his career with Fox Soccer Channel.

Keith began with Fox as a wise cracking barman on Fox Football Friday before moving on to co-host Super Saturday with Nick Webster. Keith currently co-hosts Super Sunday Plus and can also be heard commentating on several games including World Cup Qualifiers, Uefa Cup and Concacaf Champions League. Keith also contributes to the Foxsoccer.com website with his weekly rankings and is also a regular contributor to the Kop magazine, a publication that sells in Europe and is aimed at fans of Liverpool Football Club.

Keith currently resides in Marina Del Rey, California.

References

*http://www.foxsoccer.com/soccer/story/5242442
*http://www.portlandtimbers.com/history/singleseason/