Radio Info

AM 570 KLAC / KTLK AM 1150

This year fans can catch Galaxy English language radio broadcasts on AM 570 KLAC and KTLK AM 1150. AM 570 is a leading sports radio station serving Los Angeles and Orange County. In addition to broadcasting Galaxy games, the network is the official radio flagship of the Los Angeles Lakers, UCLA Bruins football and the morning home of The Dan Patrick Show.

KTLK 1150 AM is one of the Southland’s top-rated talk stations in addition to being the radio home of the Los Angeles Kings, UCLA men’s basketball and more.

Joe Tutino: Play-by-Play

The 2008 campaign will mark the twelfth for Joe Tutino as the English radio voice of the Los Angeles Galaxy. The 38-year old will once again tap in to the knowledge that comes with a nearly 19-year career in sports talk radio, one in which he has provided coverage of every major sport in the United States, all the while showcasing his creativity and vast knowledge to the audience. In addition to Galaxy games, Tutino has also called matches for Fox Soccer Channel and the San Diego Flash of the A-League. In 1999, Tutino and broadcast partner Rick Davis made history as they broadcast that year’s All-Star Game over the Armed Forces Radio Network, a first for the league. Additionally, he has served as the public address announcer for U.S. National Team games at Qualcomm Stadium and filled that same capacity for the inaugural game in Galaxy history on April 13, 1996 against the MetroStars at the Rose Bowl. Tutino has also built two all sports radio stations (XTRA Sports 690, the first all sports station on the west coast and the Mighty 1090). In 2005, Tutino took on a new challenge becoming the Program Director of CASH 1700, the new home of the Galaxy. In 2006, Tutino launched his very own company, Pioneer Broadcasting, which will be taking over the responsibilities of ten Galaxy matches this season. Tutino’s voice can also be heard on Fox Soccer Channel, announcing the Italian Serie A. In 2007, Tutino returned to sports radio, taking over as Director of Operations and Programming for XX Sports Radio (1090am/105.7fm), Southern California’s heritage sports talk station. In the fall of 2007, Tutino became a midday co-host on XX Sports Radio, teaming with longtime colleague John Kentera. The two can be heard weekdays afternoons from noon to 3 p.m. and he continues his role as Director of Programming and Operations for the sports radio giant.

A native of San Diego, Calif., Tutino has a degree in communications from Columbia School of Broadcasting in Los Angeles. He resides in his hometown of San Diego.

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ESPN Deportes 1330 AM

In 1941, at the beginning of World War II, the Federal Communications Commission awarded KWKW its’ license to broadcast and inform the Hispanic population of Los Angeles the news about the war. This took place from the basement of a hotel on Colorado Street in Pasadena. At a later date KWKW moved to 800 Sierra Madre Villa in Pasadena, where many of today’s famous announcers began their careers in Spanish Radio.

In 1962 Lotus Communications Corporation bought KWKW. Since that time Howard Kalmenson owner and founder of Lotus Communications has been able to acquire 24 radio station which broadcast in English and Spanish as well as Lotus Hispanic Reps, a National Rep firm with offices across the country. All this was possible because of KWKW.

In January 1989, when KWKW switched from 1300 to 1330 on the AM dial, their broadcast coverage area more than doubled. KWKW is one of the leading Spanish language radio stations in the United States. An excellent signal, popular personalities, outstanding news, sports, and in depth public service and community involvement guarantee KWKW’s long term success in the dominant Mexican, Latino community Los Angeles! Most important, the combination of KWKW’s professional on the air sound, excellent commercial environment, and receptive family audience.

Rolando Gonzalez

The original voice of the Los Angeles Galaxy, Rolando Gonzalez returns to the broadcast booth on ESPN Deportes Radio (KWKW 1330 AM). Gonzalez, who was the Galaxy’s radio voice from 1996-2002, brings over 30 years of broadcasting experience and will provide the radio play-by-play in Spanish. Known as “El Veloz” because of his rapid-fire play-by-play style, Gonzalez also serves as host of “La Maquina Deportiva” on ESPN Deportes Radio in addition to his work with the Galaxy.

A native of Escuintla, Guatemala, Gonzalez has covered seven World Cups, including Mexico (1970, 1986), Argentina (1978), Spain (1982), Italy (1990), USA (1994) and France (1998). Gonzales has also served as a reporter and analyst for the 1968 (Mexico), 1976 (Montreal) and 1984 (USA) Olympics Games as well as a host of other major sporting events.

A graduate of USAC with a degree in communications science, Gonzalez formed part of the team that broadcast games and provided analysis for the 1979 Pan American Games in Puerto Rico. Gonzalez’s vast experience in broadcasting includes covering the 1965 (Guatemala), 1967 (Honduras) and 1969 (Costa Rica) CONCACAF Tournaments as well as numerous installments of the CONCACAF Gold Cup for KTNQ.

A Golden Mic recipient, Gonzalez also has vast experience in television. He worked for Channel 3 and 7 in Guatemala and Channels 18, 52 and FOX Sports Americas in Los Angeles.

Celso Gaspar

One of the most well known and respected radio voices in Southern California, Celso Gaspar will serve as the color commentator for Galaxy radio broadcasts on KWKW1330 ESPN Deportes this season. With more than 14 years on experience on-air as both a radio host and a commentator, this will be Gaspar’s first season broadcasting Galaxy games. During his illustrious career, Gaspar has covered a host of major sporting event here in the United States, including Mexican National Team games, InterLiga, SuperLiga and Club Deportivo Chivas de Guadalajara’s many tours of the U.S., in addition to his coverage of the Los Angeles Dodgers for KWKW.

A native of Guadalajara, Mexico, Gaspar will partner with Ronaldo Gonzalez to give the Galaxy the best Spanish language radio broadcasts in MLS.