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Announcer caught making vulgar comments about players, 'soccer moms' in hot-mic video during girls soccer game
A high school announcer in Kansas has been fired after he was caught on a hot mic making unprofessional and inappropriate comments about players, coaches and parents during a broadcast of a third-place high school girls soccer matchup in the Kansas Class 4A-1A state championship tournament over the weekend.
During halftime of a game between Rose Hill and McPherson, the announcer, who has been identified as Toby Moore, was heard making remarks to an unidentified person believed to be the PA announcer.
Video of Moore’s commentary was uploaded to Vimeo, but it was later removed “as a result of a third-party notification by PlayOn Sports,” which claimed it was copyright infringement. PlayOn Sports is part of NFHS Network, which the game was broadcast on.
A soccer goalmouth (Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
However, Awful Announcing posted the video on X with the permission of a concerned parent, and Moore’s comments can be clearly heard throughout the four-plus minutes.
“Ah, f—,” Moore says. “Oh my goodness. God, was that first half as ugly as I thought it was? That game … that had no flow whatsoever. What in the hell was that?”
The suspected PA announcer was heard encouraging Moore to speak about the bad play during the broadcast, though Moore replied by saying it was against “my dignity” to do so.
“No, college games, I might,” he added. “But high school games I won’t. Actions have consequences. It is my policy. … I’m gonna try and subtly do it, but I’m not just gonna say this game blows.”
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Things got worse.
“My mind kind of flicked the ‘kill-me-now switch’ at about 30 minutes in,” he said. “If they are just gonna keep kicking the damn ball out of bounds and missing passes all day, I may as well just go home. I just want to do a header off the top of the press box. Unfortunately, it’s too low; it wouldn’t kill me. It’s like they aren’t even trying to pass. They are just chucking the ball downfield. A little technique will be nice. What the hell are they teaching these kids in practice? It’s unbelievable.”
The suspected PA announcer then began the inappropriate portion of the conversation when he said “soccer moms” in the stands were a “bonus” despite the play on the field.
“F— yeah, baby. Up top, baby. The one that’s facing us? See if she can tear it the f— off. I can’t see the legs, but I can feel the a– from here,” Moore was heard saying.
“This conversation never happened, by the way. We’d get in trouble. I would have never had this conversation if [inaudible name] was sitting in that chair. We’ve been around long enough. We know what we’re doing.”
Moore concluded by saying he got it “out of his system” and refocused on the game.
A soccer goal post (Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images)
Moore’s actions did have consequences, as 810 Varsity, a high school sports media and event entity in Kansas City that serves as the production company for the NFHS Network for KSHSAA state postseason broadcasts, told Fox News Digital Moore will no longer be considered for potential work in the future.
“Toby Moore was an announcer contracted for NFHS Network broadcasts,” the statement from 810 Varsity said. “The NFHS Network assured KSHSAA on Tuesday that the individuals and other press box personnel involved in the conversation will no longer be affiliated with any Kansas postseason games for the NFHS Network.”
Chad Rader, president of 810 Varsity, added, “The comments certainly do not reflect any opinions or values besides Mr. Moore’s. Both Rose Hill and McPherson represented Kansas soccer at the highest level and enjoyed great seasons, which should be celebrated.”
NFHS Network also gave a statement to Fox News Digital, saying they’ve taken down the halftime audio from its on-demand broadcast of the game.
“The NFHS Network sincerely apologizes for the inappropriate comments made by an announcer contracted by our local production affiliate during halftime of the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) 4-1A Girls Soccer Consolation game on Saturday, May 25th. These comments do not reflect the values or standards of the NFHS Network.
“We immediately removed the audio containing these comments from the on-demand broadcast. Additionally, our production affiliate has terminated its relationship with the announcer.
“We regret that this incident detracted from the incredible achievement of the players, coaches, and fans involved in the championship. The NFHS Network is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of student-athletes and high schools across the country and we do not tolerate any behavior that undermines this mission.”
Moore gave Awful Announcing a statement, apologizing for his actions.
Soccer balls in the second half of a soccer match between Nigeria and the United States Sept. 3, 2022, at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kan. (Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“I would like to apologize to the Rose Hill and McPherson schools, players, coaches, families and communities for my remarks last Saturday,” the statement from Moore said. “They were tasteless, stupid and inexcusable. Those comments did not reflect the tremendous season and hard work both sides had during the year. Thank you to KSHSAA and NFHS for allowing me the privilege to call games on their network. I sincerely and deeply apologize for my tasteless and hurtful remarks and ask forgiveness from those that were hurt by my words.”
Awful Announcing reports Moore had been with NFHS Network since 2019, calling five KSHSAA soccer finals. He also has experience calling Tulsa Athletic Soccer and Rogers State University soccer games in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Winter weather is back, with flakes falling across the area Tuesday night and early Wednesday. Snow has led to slush on the roads in the Twin Cities metro, which is creating slick spots on roadways – especially on bridges and overpasses, as well as side streets and parking lots.
The slick spots are patchy because the ground has been so warm over the past few days. The warm ground has also helped keep snow totals lower. However, there are minor accumulations in the Twin Cities, especially north of the metro, where there is a winter weather advisory in effect until Wednesday afternoon.
Snow is expected to wind down by around sunrise Wednesday. Skies will then clear, making way for afternoon sun and a high of around 39 degrees. Any snow that did fall is expected to melt pretty quickly.
Find live updates on weather and road conditions below, and watch FOX 9 live in the player above.
7:10 a.m. – Icy roadways
MnDOT is reporting roads in the Twin Cities being partially covered or completely covered in ice for the morning commute. This is causing crashes and backups across the metro.
You can find the latest road conditions from MnDOT here.
6:40 a.m. – Crashes reported
A couple of crashes have been reported in the Twin Cities metro, including on Highway 169 in Shakopee, which is slowing down traffic for the morning commute.
This comes as slippery conditions have been reported across the Twin Cities metro.
You can find the latest road conditions from MnDOT here.
6 a.m. – Plows out salting
Plows are out in the Twin Cities metro area clearing up the slushy roadways and dropping salt, as temperatures hover around the freezing mark Wednesday morning.
MnDOT is reporting partially covered roads in the Twin Cities, with a couple completely covered roadways in the southwest metro and north of the Twin Cities.
You can find the latest road conditions from MnDOT here.
5:30 a.m. – Slushy spots on Twin Cities roadways
Minnesota snow causing slick spots on roads
Winter weather is back, with flakes falling across the area Tuesday night and early Wednesday. Snow has led to slush on the roads in the Twin Cities metro, which is creating slick spots on roadways – especially on bridges and overpasses, as well as side streets and parking lots.
There are some slick spots on Twin Cities roadways, with MnDOT reporting most roads are partially covered in snow or slush.
You can find the latest road conditions from MnDOT here.
INDIANAPOLIS — A suspect was placed under arrest by the FBI at the Indianapolis International Airport on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the FBI Indianapolis said.
The official told WRTV the man was a suspect in a non-fatal shooting in Indianapolis that happened in the early hours of March 6, 2026.
The man, who the FBI says is a convicted felon, was first located in El Paso, Texas. He later flew to Denver, Colorado, where he boarded a plane to Indianapolis.
The FBI Indianapolis’ Violent Crimes Task Force took him into custody without incident as he deplaned in Indianapolis.
The FBI Indianapolis official added that the suspect was on federal supervised release for a previous drug trafficking case.
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