Daniel Chapela, a seasoned journalist and soccer announcer, brings more than 30 years of experience as a Spanish-language analyst to MLS on Apple TV. A native of Venezuela, Chapela has covered eight consecutive FIFA World Cups for both American and Latin American media, earning recognition from the International Sports Journalists Association in Qatar for his dedication to the sport.
Beyond the World Cup, Chapela has been a prominent voice across major competitions including the Olympic Games, Concacaf Gold Cup, Copa América, Confederations Cup, Copa Libertadores, as well as La Liga and the English Premier League, working with FDP Radio, DirecTV Sports, and other major broadcasters.Â
In addition to his work in the broadcast booth, Chapela served as Head of Sports for the newspaper El Nacional in Venezuela and later as Communications Manager for the Local Organizing Committee of the 2007 Copa América. A committed educator, he founded and coordinated the Specialization Course in Sports Journalism at Simón BolÃvar University, where he taught from 1997 to 2013, helping shape the next generation of sports media professionals.