Sacha Kljestan, a former midfielder who retired in 2022 after a 17-year professional career, is a studio and match analyst for MLS on Apple TV . He appears on MLS Countdown, MLS Wrap-Up, and MLS 360, the weekly whip-around show covering all the biggest moments from every match. He is also a regular contributor to This is MLS, the league’s digital debate and analysis program.
A two-time MLS Best XI selection (2008, 2016) and two-time All-Star (2008, 2016), Kljestan ranks among the most creative midfielders in league history, recording 99 regular-season assists across 13 MLS seasons to rank eighth all-time. He played for Chivas USA (2006-10), New York Red Bulls (2015-17), Orlando City (2018-19) and the LA Galaxy (2020-22). From 2010 to 2015, Kljestan starred for Belgian powerhouse Anderlecht, helping the club capture three consecutive Belgian Pro League titles and four Belgian Super Cups, while featuring in three UEFA Champions League campaigns.
Internationally, he earned 52 caps for the U.S. Men’s National Team, scoring six goals and representing his country at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. He began his transition to broadcasting as a digital host and analyst for Fox Sports during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.