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Ian Joy

b. 1981

American soccer player

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About Ian Joy

Born 1981. Ian Joy is an American association football player.

Playing career Joy played as a left back for Tranmere Rovers, Stirling Albion, Montrose, Kidderminster Harriers, Chester City, Hamburger SV II, FC St. Pauli, Real Salt Lake, FC Ingolstadt 04 and Portland Timbers.

As a 15-year-old, he featured for the United States U-17 team on a three-match week long tour of Germany in 1997. Joy went on to represent the USA Youth national teams at U-18, U-20 and U-23 level. He captained the USA U-18's at the World Youth Games in Moscow, Russia in 1998.

Media After retiring as a player in 2011, Joy became a sportscaster for beIN Sports. In 2015 he became the studio host of Fox Sports' coverage of the Bundesliga, FA Cup, Champions League and Europa League. In April 2018, Joy was named as a studio host for FOX's coverage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

On March 25, 2020, Joy announced on Twitter he would be leaving Fox Sports.

Joy is a part of the YES Network covering New York sports after joining the network in 2015.

As of August 5, 2020, Joy serves as a soccer analyst for CBS Sports as part of the network's UEFA Champions League and Europa League coverage on CBS Sports HQ.

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Ian Paul Joy

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ian Joy?

American soccer player

When was Ian Joy born?

Ian Joy was born on 14 July 1981 in San Diego.

What is Ian Joy's occupation?

Ian Joy is an association football player.

What nationality is Ian Joy?

Ian Joy is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ian Joy

· Wikidata: Q788596

· DBpedia: Ian Joy

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