Walter Roque is a Spanish-language match analyst for MLS on Apple TV and one of the most recognizable Venezuelan voices in international soccer broadcasting. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Roque brings more than two decades of experience covering the global game across radio, television, and digital platforms, including play-by-play commentary at two FIFA World Cups (Brazil 2014 and Russia 2018).
He began his broadcast career with DirecTV Sports (2007–2015), where he covered South American World Cup Qualifiers for Germany 2006, South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014, and Russia 2018, as well as Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, and the FIFA U-20 World Cup Egypt 2009. His international résumé also includes extensive coverage of Copa América tournaments, including Venezuela 2007, Argentina 2011, Chile 2015, and the Copa América Centenario USA 2016. Since 2019, Roque has been a commentator for Telemundo, contributing to Premier League broadcasts and a wide range of FIFA competitions, including youth World Cups, women’s tournaments, futsal, beach soccer, and Olympic Games coverage for Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024.Â
As Founder and Director of Central Florida United FC, a soccer academy based in Orlando, Florida, Roque has expanded his impact beyond broadcasting into leadership and player development. He is also the co-author of Soccer Essentials, an innovative educational program that teaches English through the language of soccer, bridging learning and the game in a practical and accessible way. In addition, he has worked directly within the professional game as a video analyst and member of the technical staff for Club The Strongest of Bolivia’s first division.