Former England international Christiansen and commentator Meulensteen to join Sky Sports’ Women’s Super League coverage.
Sky Sports’ Director of Football, Gary Hughes:
“We are very fortunate to be able to add two extremely talented names to our already stellar WSL cast. Izzy’s recent experience of playing in the WSL will bring great relevance and insight to our coverage, while Pien has proven ability to commentate on the men’s and women’s game.”
Former England international Izzy Christiansen and respected commentator Pien Meulensteen will join Sky Sports for the 2023/24 Barclays Women’s Super League season. Sky Sports’ season kicks off on Sunday 1st of October at 5.30 pm, with Champions Chelsea hosting London rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge.
Izzy Christiansen joins the team having announced her retirement on Sky Sports’ Three Players and a Podcast at the end of last season after a successful 14-year career with Everton, Birmingham City, Manchester City and Lyon, as well as on the international stage with England. Fresh out of the dressing room, football fans will benefit from her knowledge and insight gained from playing with and against the current stars of the game.
Izzy Christiansen:
“I’m thrilled to be joining Sky Sports and working on their unrivalled coverage across men’s and women’s football and that was key in my decision to join. The 2023/24 WSL season will be fascinating coming off the back of one of the tightest title races for many years and a World Cup.”
Pien Meulensteen has a wealth of experience as a commentator, reporter and presenter and made history last season as the first lead female Sky Sports commentator for a Premier League match. Meulensteen has also commentated on World Cup games and has a coveted Sports Journalism Association award for her work. She will bring WSL viewers added insight through her in-depth knowledge of the game as well as a strong on-air presence.
Both Christiansen and Meulensteen complement the existing on-screen Sky Sports WSL team including former England legend Karen Carney and presenter Caroline Barker. The pair will also play a wider role across Sky Sports’ football portfolio, including Premier League and EFL.
Pien Meulensteen:
“I’m privileged and excited to continue working with the incredible team of broadcasters at Sky Sports and to bring the best coverage for an exciting season ahead, in both the men’s and women’s game.”
Sky Sports also have announced that Simon Thomas will be the new Soccer Saturday presenter taking over duties from Jeff Stelling. Soccer Saturday first appeared on television screens back in 1992. Simon has hosted a number of shows for Sky Sports over the years, including covering for Jeff on the programme previously.
