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Nate Bukaty is a nationally recognized soccer broadcaster whose work spans match commentary, studio television, and sports talk radio. Beyond broadcasting, he is an experienced event host, public speaker and published author.

Bukaty currently serves as a match commentator for Major League Soccer on Apple TV and FOX, bringing his energy, preparation and passion for the game to audiences across the United States and around the world. He also appears as a studio host for CBS Sports’ Golazo Network
and hosts soccer programming on SiriusXM FC.

While play-by-play and match commentary have become the centerpiece of his career, Bukaty’s versatility has been a defining characteristic of his work in sports media. Over the course of his career, he has called a wide range of professional and collegiate sports, while also working as a
television studio host, pregame and postgame host, sideline reporter and longtime sports talk radio personality.

A lifelong Kansas Citian and passionate advocate for the growth of soccer in his hometown, Bukaty played an active role in the community effort that helped Kansas City earn selection as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He has also been part of many memorable moments in
Kansas City sports history, including hosting MLB Network’s on-site coverage during the Kansas City Royals’ World Series runs in 2014 and 2015 and serving as a host for some of the city’s largest championship watch parties and celebrations.

Bukaty is the author of two books: Perfect Pitch: How Kansas City Became the Heart of American Soccer and Landed the World Cup and the children’s book Baby Loves Soccer.

His commitment to the community extends well beyond sports. Bukaty is the founder of the Sean D. Biggs Memorial Foundation for Cancer Research and serves on the Executive Board of The Victory Project, which supports children and families affected by pediatric cancer.

Join Nate at:

MKSSA 2026 Annual Conference(opens in new tab)

BEYOND THE PLACEMENT
Strengthening the Skills That Create Greater Value

November 12 – 13
The Venue in Leawood, Leawood KS

Registration Information: MKSSA 2026 Annual Conference