FOX Sports Radio 96.9 FM/1340 AM has officially confirmed the arrival of professional sports analyst, television broadcaster and courtside reporter, Renee Washington. The multi-talented New Jersey native, who also corresponds for ESPN Plus, will officially headline FOX Sports Radio 96.9 FM/1340 AM’s comprehensive WNBA coverage as a reporter for the Washington Mystics, the WNBA’S 2018 conference champions.
FOX Sports Radio 96.9 FM/1340 AM and Washington have also additionally agreed to terms for the widely decorated three-time NCAA All-American soccer standout from LaSalle University to host a brand new show entitled “Beyond the Headlines with Renee Washington” which is set to officially debut on FOX Sports Radio 96.9 FM/1340 AM this summer.
Washington, who is also currently a reporter for the AFL’s Atlantic City Blackjacks, has previously worked as a senior anchor and producer for the National Lacrosse League and as a broadcast journalist for New Jersey-based television station SNJ Today.
The former NCAA soccer standout-turned-television broadcaster, priorly an anchor and reporter for Gatehouse Media covering the Bucks County Courier Times, has also previously served and developed her ever-growing reputation as a sought-after reporter and broadcaster for the Burlington County Times and the Intelligencer, as well as a freelance professional sports journalist at WBCB 1490 in Levittown, PA; WBCB 1490’s current personalities includes: Philadelphia Eagles broadcaster Merrill Reese, Philadelphia Phillies announcer Dan Baker and four-time MLB All-Star and Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Famer, Greg Luzinski.
The much-anticipated “Beyond the Headlines with Renee Washington” on FOX Sports Radio 96.9 FM/1340 AM intricately entails a quenching slam-dunk slew of WNBA and NBA action, expertly articulating the trending topics and much-talked about relevant stories of the week throughout the respective leagues, whereas Washington furthermore analyzing the very best of the relevantly intriguing, smash-mouth, grid-iron action from the NFL. On the FOX Sports Radio 96.9 FM/1340 AM show, Washington also catches up each week with the luminaries and legends from the NBA and NFL.
“Beyond the Headlines with Renee Washington” meanwhile kicks things into a higher gear via genuinely authentic and in-depth views from the world of soccer. The three-time NCAA All-American ensures listeners sumptuously soak in the latest domestic and international affairs courtesy of all of the up-to-date continental action from the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, English Premier League and La Liga. Outside of the world class international feast of action, the well-cultured soccer section on “Beyond the Headlines with Renee Washington” places home-grown, stars and stripes focus with a weekly lowdown on the MLS, USWL, USWNT and USMNT. Moreover, the New Jerseyite interviews the crème de la crème within “The Beautiful Game” with a unique personal touch and original perspective.
“Beyond the Headlines with Renee Washington” also uniquely features the sincerely thoughtful and down-to-earth “Positive Vibes Only”, a weekly positive lifestyle segment specifically geared to transmit and evoke inspirational narratives and real-life stories from unsung heroes and motivational individuals from all walks of life in various vocational sectors.
Elsewhere, “Beyond the Headlines with Renee Washington” culturally delves in the contemporary world of mainstream popular music with the elegantly diverse Washington selecting and sharing her must-listen tracks and records of the week from her broadly kaleidoscopic musical potpourri.
Prior to broadcasting as a professional sports reporter, however, Washington was a graduate assistant at Lehigh University as a coach for the women’s soccer team. A successful Award-winning duel athlete in the NCAA, Washington competed as both a soccer player and as a track and field athlete.
Throughout Washington’s well-documented NCAA soccer career, the 26-year-old Ewing, New Jersey native was a two-time Capital One Co-Sida Academic All-American, NCAA Academic All-American, and an NCAA All-American.
In addition to various other team and personal accolades, Washington was also a four-time all-conference player in the Atlantic 10, and in 2014, was officially named as La Salle University’s Student-Athlete of the year and a nominee for the NCAA Woman of the Year. Washington, who played High School soccer at The Pennington Prep, also played for Hibernian Express FC.
Elsewhere, Washington officially stands as the second all-time leader goalscorer in La Salle University’s collegiate history courtesy of scoring 40 goals; the gifted New Jersey native registered 21 career assists in total during her tenure at La Salle University. Washington played for the NCAA’s La Salle University for four years from 2010 until 2014; Washington wore number eighteen at La Salle University and was revered for her technically sublime free-kicks, clinical finishing, uncanny anticipation to create chances, coupled alongside her cleverly selfless link-up play and an exceptional ability to read the game.
The 5”10 midfielder/forward inspired La Salle University to their first-ever NCAA regular season and tournament championships, whilst furthermore boasting three consecutive NCAA tournament appearances in a row from 2011-2013.
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