Kyle Martino

Kyle Martino is a former professional soccer player, television commentator and sports analyst best known for his career in Major League Soccer (MLS), his work with NBC Sports and his former marriage to actress Eva Amurri. Martino spent his childhood in Westport, Connecticut, where he attended Staples High School. He was named Gatorade National Player of the Year in 1998 following his senior soccer season. He went on to attend the University of Virginia, where he played collegiate soccer and earned recognition as the 2001 ACC Player of the Year.

Martino began his professional soccer career in 2002 after being selected eighth overall by the Columbus Crew in the MLS SuperDraft. He was awarded the MLS Rookie of the Year award that same year. He went on to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy and represented the U.S. men’s national team, earning eight international appearances. After retiring from professional soccer, Martino transitioned into broadcasting and became a prominent soccer analyst for NBC Sports, covering MLS and international soccer competitions.

Martino joined NBC Sports as its lead MLS analyst in 2012. He became known for his commentary and analysis of professional soccer, including coverage of major international tournaments.

Martino married Amurri, daughter of actress Susan Sarandon, in 2011. The couple welcomed three children: daughter Marlowe Mae (born in 2014), son Major James (born in 2016) and son Mateo Antoni (born in 2020). They announced their separation in 2019 after eight years of marriage. Their divorce was finalized in February the following year. He later began making public appearances with his new sweetheart, but has kept the details of his new relationship largely private.