Match Analyst
Danny Higginbotham, a native of Manchester, England, is a match analyst for MLS on Apple TV. A former professional footballer, Higginbotham enjoyed an 18-year playing career as a defender, making 415 appearances, including more than 200 in the Premier League with clubs such as Manchester United, Derby County, Southampton, Stoke City, and Sunderland. He played in the Champions League, Europa League, UEFA Cup, and reached two FA Cup Finals.
After retiring in 2014, Higginbotham transitioned into broadcasting and quickly earned a reputation as one of the game’s top analysts. He has worked with leading networks including Sky Sports, BT Sport, ITV, talkSPORT, NBC Sports, and ESPN, covering MLS, the Premier League, Champions League, EFL Championship, FA Cup, European Championships, Europa League Final, and Champions League Final. Before joining MLS Productions in 2023, he served as the television analyst for the Philadelphia Union for two seasons (2021–22).
Now based in Philadelphia, Higginbotham is a regular pundit on NBC’s Premier League coverage and was part of DAZN’s team covering the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025.