One of the world’s most unique and outgoing soccer broadcasters is hanging up the headset. The incredible Ray Hudson announced on Tuesday that he will retire from calling games.
Hudson’s passion for the game was unmatched when in the broadcast booth. If you even say the word “magisterial” to a soccer fan, their brain will go immediately to Hudson calling a Lionel Messi goal.
At 70 years old Hudson has decided it’s time for him to call it a career. And what a 23-year broadcasting career it was.
Ray Hudson retires
Thank you Ray ♥️@RayHudson explains his decision to step away. pic.twitter.com/xMITbRp4vK
— SiriusXM FC (@SiriusXMFC) September 9, 2025
Very sad; today I retire from @CBSSports & @SiriusXMFC.Thankyou all for sharing so many magesteeerial memories,wherein the beautiful game & players,beguiled & bewildered us.Sincere thanks to everyone I worked with;you inspired me. To everyone out there,I love you & I`ll miss you.
— Ray Hudson (@RayHudson) September 9, 2025
Following the announcement of Hudson’s retirement fans have reminisced on some of the greatest Hudson calls. The18 fondly remembers animating Hudson’s more unique analogies on the microphone.
Here are some of the classic Hudson calls we’ll greatly miss watching the Champions League on CBS this season.
Hilarious Ray Hudson calls
From silver-tongued serpentine poetry to screams of pure enchantment, Ray Hudson didn’t just call the game — he made it immortal; go well ya legend!
Here are his Top 5 commentary moments! https://t.co/JKbSZdMW7E pic.twitter.com/GPLBL99CYx— F N T (@FootyNTalk) September 9, 2025
Happy retirement to a legendpic.twitter.com/SyYJSPZXua https://t.co/ZpQ4mW4rDJ
— COPA90 (@Copa90) September 9, 2025
Thank you for the magisterial memories, Hudson.
