Moisés Linares is living a dream and chasing another as D.C. United’s Spanish-language TV voice
Moisés Linares, right, poses with (from left) Devon McTavish, Dave Johnson and Claudia Pagán. Linares provides Spanish-language play-by-play for D.C. United games. (D.C. United)
A Washington Post feature on Moisés Linares’ journey from the railroad tracks of South Los Angeles to D.C. United's Spanish-language TV voice.
Capturing Linares’ path from listening to World Cup broadcasts as a teenager to his role at Telemundo and NBC Washington, the piece covers his family's story of resilience, including his mother's flight from El Salvador and challenges in Los Angeles.
Note: The article was published May 27, 2021. The Washington Post sports section provides an intimate look at my career progression and personal story.