Mark Donaldson has one of the more recognizable voices for ESPN's soccer coverage. Of course, the Scottish heritage is hard to miss while Donaldson calls games.

In this interview between Donaldson and World Soccer Talk's Kyle Fansler, the duo discuss a variety of topics regarding Mark's career in the soccer, and overall sports, landscape:

Breaking through into the commentator world.

Attachment to Hearts of Midlothian, his hometown club.

Venturing out into other sports, including baseball.

Showing off a handful of kits and jerseys collected over the years.

His friendship and book contributions for Paul Mariner.

Writing books documenting soccer stories.

And much more.


Mark Donaldson is heard on ESPN's broadcasts of Bundesliga and LaLiga in addition to any tennis coverage. He also features in ESPN studio shows for soccer and baseball.