Latino commentators bringing passion to US broadcasts
From iconic GOOOOOL screams to creative one-liners, Latino commentators have become part of the soundtrack of fútbol in the US.
Many fans choose Spanish audio even if they're fluent in English, simply because it feels_more_intense_and_divertido.
Networks_are_starting_to_experiment_with_bilingual_broadcasts, where_analysts_switch_languages_naturally_or_provide_separate_feeds.
This_style_of_commentary_resonates_with_young_bicultural_fans_who_feel_comfortable_mixing_languages_in_their_daily_lives.
In_the_long_run,_voices_that_sound_like_the_audience_will_be_key_to_growing_the_game's_popularity.
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