Steve Cangialosi
Steven Cangialosi | |
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| Born | October 28, 1963 Queens, New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Sports broadcaster |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Known for | Play-by-play commentary for Major League Soccer on Apple TV+, New Jersey Devils announcer on MSG Network |
Steven Donato Cangialosi (born October 28, 1963) is a sports broadcaster specializing in television, currently providing play-by-play commentary for Major League Soccer fixtures on Apple TV+. He formerly held the role of announcer for the New York Red Bulls on the MSG Network and has experience calling soccer games for ESPN.
From 2011 until 2022, Cangialosi served as the play-by-play voice for the New Jersey Devils hockey franchise, taking over from Mike "Doc" Emrick after his 21-year tenure. During this period, he collaborated with color commentators Ken Daneyko and, earlier, Chico Resch. Prior to becoming the primary Devils announcer, he acted as Emrick’s understudy and hosted studio segments before, after, and during game intermissions. His professional history also includes a three-year period as a sports talk-show host on ESPN radio based in New York City. Additionally, he provided commentary for several soccer events at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
On Red Bulls broadcasts, Cangialosi partnered with former New York Cosmos goalkeeper Shep Messing, and he has occasionally covered international soccer competitions for networks such as beIN Sports, Fox Sports, and NBC Sports, including tournaments like the Olympics, Gold Cup, and Europa League.
Broadcasting career
Cangialosi’s broadcasting journey began in 1984 with Sports Phone, a sports score service, while he was still attending college. After spending a year as sports editor at WNEW-FM, he worked at WINS from 1987 through 1992, becoming the station’s youngest on-air reporter. In August 1992, he joined NY1 as one of its inaugural on-air personalities and hosted New York Sports on 1 until 2000. Simultaneously, between 1997 and 2000, he served as a talk-show host and sportscaster for ESPN Radio. His play-by-play experience extends to calling soccer matches for Bein Sport and covering hockey and soccer events for ONE World Sports. Since 2016, he has occasionally contributed to ESPN broadcasts of MLS and Serie A games.
On May 17, 2022, Cangialosi announced his exit from the position of New Jersey Devils play-by-play announcer on MSG Network but remained involved with the New York Red Bulls through the conclusion of the 2022 season. His successor as Devils announcer beginning with the 2022-23 season was Bill Spaulding.
Personal
Originally from Queens, Cangialosi grew up in the neighborhood of South Ozone Park as the middle child among three brothers born to Victor and Rose Cangialosi. His father was employed as a photographic technician in New York City. After completing his education at John Adams High School, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from New York University in 1985. He is also related by marriage to Robert Ivers as his son-in-law.