1503: FA Cup changes could be devastating to lower league clubs
We discuss the radical changes that the Premier League are proposing for the FA Cup, including selling the rights to the competition outside the United Kingdom — and what that means for the world's oldest football competition, and the impact on lower division sides. Also discussed are the similiarties between changes to FA Cup and US Open Cup, what the Premier League’s motives may be in acquir...
45m Jul 07, 2023
45m
1502: MLS Success Overly Dependent on Messi
What does it say about MLS that Leagues Cup was unable to get a TV deal in Mexico? We discuss the breaking news from Mexico where the TV networks have thumbed their noses at the US-based Leagues Cup competition involving MLS teams. We also analyze how MLS is now so dependent on Lionel Messi being a success for ticket sales, TV ratings, MLS Season Pass subscriptions and merchandise, but is the ...
1hr 3m Jun 30, 2023
1hr 3m
1501: Messi mania takes effect: Futbol Miami TV interview
Lionel Messi is the biggest thing to come to Major League Soccer. Not only is his arrival prompting innovative ways to compensate a player, but fans are dishing out the cash to see him in action. In this episode of the World Soccer Talk podcast, we talk to Pieter Brown from Futbol Miami TV. Not only is Brown a season ticket holder for the club, but he played an integral role in bringing a MLS t...
19m Jun 28, 2023
19m
1500: The Saudi Arabia Effect and How It's Changing Soccer
In the last 12 months, Saudi Arabia has been working on trying to change sports as we know it. Whether it’s golf or tennis, and now soccer, the wealthy Arab nation has set its sights on conquering world sport. We take a closer look at the reason why they're investing in soccer, whether we should be worried, and what it may mean for Chelsea Football Club and other sides. We also answer your que...
42m Jun 26, 2023
42m
1499: US Open Cup being undermined by MLS
We discuss what the underlying reason is why MLS and MLSPA are trying to undermine the US Open Cup, the oldest soccer competition in the United States. Why are MLS, US Soccer and MLSPA at loggerheads regarding the competition, and why are they being so vocal to the disillusionment in how the competition is being run. With Kartik Krishnaiyer back on the podcast, we also get his thoughts on the ...
1hr Jun 23, 2023
1hr
1498: Gold Cup Preview with Jon Arnold
Jon Arnold, a freelance journalist and the author of the popular newsletter "Getting CONCACAFed," joins the World Soccer Talk podcast to give a preview of the upcoming Gold Cup. Fresh off winning the CONCACAF Nations League, the USMNT is among the favorites to win the tournament. However, there are only five players that featured in that squad. With BJ Callaghan managing his last games before G...
23m Jun 22, 2023
23m
1497: US Soccer's aversion to hiring foreign coaches
This episode of the World Soccer Talk podcast, which is an interview with AFP's Simon Evans on US Soccer and foreign coaches, is presented by Sling (https://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/330866/1575798/14334?sharedid=epl_2023) . Gregg Berhalter is back, and US Soccer stated that it went through a rigorous evaluation process to come to that conclusion. The Federation did not state any names as to who it co...
29m Jun 19, 2023
29m
1496: US Soccer rehiring Berhalter shows lack of ambition
In the surreal world of US Soccer, the Federation has decided to re-hire Gregg Berhalter as the "new" US Men's National Team head coach, according to reports. We break down the news, as well as discussing why this shows a lack of ambition for US Soccer especially with World Cup 2026 around the corner. We also dive into what Berhalter's record was in games outside of Concacaf, why his signing s...
54m Jun 16, 2023
54m
1495: Dempsey, Davies and Edu on USMNT ahead of Mexico clash
Ahead of the highly anticipated clash between Mexico and the United States in the Concacaf Nations League, World Soccer Talk's Kyle Fansler chats with three headline members of CBS's Concacaf coverage. Former USMNT players Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Maurice Edu are all part of the analysis on CBS's platforms during the Nations League Finals. The coverage of the game is also available on ...
18m Jun 14, 2023
18m
1494: Can CBS grow Serie A’s popularity in the US?
CBS Sports are coming off their best weekend ever with the UEFA Champions League Final coverage creating quite a stir across world media. At the same time, the news of Kate Abdo renewing her contract for 4 more years has been well received by soccer fans throughout the US. We share details on when CBS Sports' deal is ending with Serie A, as well as how does Serie A capitalize on the success th...
59m Jun 13, 2023
59m
1493: Messi to Miami: Winners and Losers
In the biggest soccer story of the year, we break down the pros and cons of the Messi to MLS saga, and what it means for MLS Season Pass. Lionel Messi moving to Inter Miami changes everything with MLS. It papers over the cracks, but it also presents Major League Soccer with a unique opportunity. With great power comes great responsibility, so we discuss what it means for Major League Soccer mo...
1hr 11m Jun 09, 2023
1hr 11m
1492: Guillem Balague interview about Champions League documentary
Guillem Balague is one of soccer's most famous journalists, regardless of country. Renowned for his ability to capture the emotion and personality of the game, he is a major part of CBS's developing and entertaining soccer coverage. And, with a new documentary series on Paramount Plus, there is no better time to learn more about Balague. In this interview, Balague talks about Destination: Euro...
26m Jun 07, 2023
26m
1491: CBS Sports' Champions League Final coverage plans
We preview CBS Sports' UEFA Champions League Final coverage plans and what viewers can expect. Plus we dive into Financial Fair Play (FFP), and whether Manchester City - if they win - will have their treble triumph tarnished as a result of the investigation that's going into the accusations of violating FFP. In doing so, we share the thoughts of Micah Richards, Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry...
48m Jun 06, 2023
48m
1490: Where does MLS Season Pass go from here?
This week, Apple finally broke its silence about MLS Season Pass. In its attempts to get soccer fans (and journalists) off Apple's backs who are asking probing questions about how the service is doing, the tech giant refused to answer any questions. In doing so, it's sending a wrong message because people are now wondering why Apple (and MLS) are being so secretive. What do they have to hide? ...
31m Jun 02, 2023
31m
1489: Can JJ Watt's Burnley replicate Wrexham's USA success?
JJ Watt's Burnley may not be the best descriptor. After all, the former NFL defensive lineman is but a minority owner of Burnley FC. Yet, the club won promotion back to the Premier League at its first time of trying. However, he has already, and will continue to have, a major impact on the club's popularity. That is particularly true in the United States (https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/jj-wat...
22m May 31, 2023
22m
1488: Bundesliga gets no luck in breaking Bayern dominance
The last time a Bundesliga club other than Bayern Munich won the title was when GolTV had the rights to broadcast games in the United States. During the time that FOX Sports and ESPN+ have had the rights to the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich has won every single season. And with Borussia Dortmund coming so close to winning it, but failing, the Bundesliga continues to have no good luck in breaking up...
54m May 30, 2023
54m
1487: Preview: Final games in EPL, Bundesliga, Championship and Liga MX
It doesn't get any better than this. We preview this weekend's end of the season in the Premier League, Bundesliga, Liga MX and English Championship as a host of games with enormous implications happen across Europe. This episode features hosts Christopher Harris and Kyle Fansler discussing everything from the promotion and relegation battles in England to where you can watch all of the major ...
1hr May 26, 2023
1hr
1486: Poppy Miller Interview: CBS's versatile host
Poppy Miller is one of the best studio hosts in American soccer coverage. After all, she did win the 2022 World Soccer Talk award as best presenter among stiff competition from the likes of Rebecca Lowe, Kate Abdo or Sebastian Salazar. Miller joins the World Soccer Talk podcast to talk about her background and her rise to working with CBS. There, she is the host of Serie A coverage and Box 2 Bo...
18m May 24, 2023
18m
1485: MLS: When Hype Doesn’t Match Reality
We cover a range of topics including the Bundesliga title race, Premier League relegation battle, manager merry-go-rounds across Europe and other subjects. But you, the listeners, keep on pulling us back in to talk about MLS Season Pass and Major League Soccer, as a whole. We've received an avalanche of feedback about MLS Season Pass, which we share on the show. That has brought up topics such ...
57m May 23, 2023
57m
1484: Can MLS Season Pass for free sell soccer fans on MLS?
This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, entitled Can MLS Season Pass for free sell soccer fans on MLS, is presented by Sling. MLS is betting the farm on MLS Season Pass (https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=wst_mls&itscg=30200&at=1010l35s4) by offering the streaming service for free. At the same time, MLS is making its MLS 360 whip-around show available in more places for fre...
51m May 19, 2023
51m
1483: Interview with ESPN's Archie Rhind-Tutt
Bundesliga fans in the United States will be familiar with Archie Rhind-Tutt. He is the pitchside reporter and analyst for ESPN's coverage of the Bundesliga. What makes him stand out among other analysts is his relationship with the players and coaches in the Bundesliga. In particular, he holds a special back-and-forth with Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic. He also had a good relationship ...
23m May 18, 2023
23m
1482: NWSL vs USL Super League: The Next Soccerwarz
This week's news that USL Super League aims to launch a D1 women's league (https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/usl-super-league-aim-to-launch-as-d1-womens-league-in-2024-20230516-WST-433038.html) in 2024 is big news. It's a shot across the bow to NWSL who is already established as a D1 league. Could the United States be facing a situation where it has two D1 women's leagues next year? To discuss ...
1hr 7m May 16, 2023
1hr 7m
1481: European soccer giants invading America this summer
Topic du jour is the just announced soccer competition that's coming to the United States this summer featuring Arsenal, Barcelona, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Milan and Juventus. We share the details of where the games are being played, how this summer competition may be different than others in the past, as well as which broadcast networks may be interested in showing the games in the Uni...
43m May 12, 2023
43m
1480: Semra Hunter interview: An American voice in LaLiga
This episode of the World Soccer Talk podcast is presented by Sling. Do not let the accent fool you, Semra Hunter is American. At least, that is what her passport says. Her time in Spain has made her one of the leaders in coverage of LaLiga, and her experience covering the Spanish top flight makes her one of the best hosts and pundits in soccer coverage. As of now, Semra Hunter works with iTV,...
24m May 11, 2023
24m
1479: MLS Season Pass hits an impasse: Feedback from fans
You speak, we listen. Your feedback about MLS Season Pass and what you like or don't like about the streaming service has blown up our comments section and in-boxes. On this episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, we share your experiences of MLS Season Pass thus far. And it appears that the service has hit an impasse for many of you. We wish we could have included more of your feedback in t...
57m May 09, 2023
57m
1478: How to fix MLS Season Pass
Despite Apple and MLS being unwilling to share any metrics about how MLS Season Pass is doing, it's safe to say that MLS Season Pass is not in the zeitgeist of soccer watching in the United States. On this episode, we share suggestions on how MLS Season Pass can get more subscriptions, as well as improve as a service. But the inability of MLS Season Pass to be a runaway hit thus far raises bigg...
1hr 5m May 05, 2023
1hr 5m
1476: Relegation Race: The Ultimate Thriller
The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling (https://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/330866/1575798/14334?sharedid=epl_2023) . Hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer, this episode focuses on what makes relegation is appealing to watch, as a neutral. Plus, we take a closer look at the race to avoid relegation. The clubs in the Premier League fighting to stay up are W...
44m May 01, 2023
44m
1475: Promotion and Relegation in USA: The Big Debate
The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling (https://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/330866/1575798/14334?sharedid=epl_2023) . Hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer, this episode is focused on the big debate of promotion and relegation in the USA. It's a bigger topic now more than ever, and we dissect the pros and cons of the system. Some of the questions we answe...
1hr 8m Apr 28, 2023
1hr 8m
1474: Wrexham Increasing Interest in Lower-League US Soccer
The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling (https://www.sling.com/programming/sports/soccer) . Hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer, this episode discusses how Wrexham is increasing the interest in lower-league soccer in the United States. The success of the fifth division team was the biggest soccer story from this past weekend, arguably bigger tha...
56m Apr 25, 2023
56m
1473: How CBS Sports' soccer coverage is hit and miss
The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling (https://www.sling.com/programming/sports/soccer) . Hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer, this episode discusses how CBS Sports' soccer coverage is hit and miss. We dive deeper into their coverage of the UEFA Champions League and NWSL, as well as CBS Sports Golazo Network, which includes their new show Morn...
1hr 15m Apr 21, 2023
1hr 15m
1472: The future of lower-league soccer in the U.S.
From the bottom to the top, we take a deep dive into discussing what US lower league soccer clubs (and leagues themselves) need to improve in order to be more relevant in 2023 and beyond. This also includes a discussion of the complexity of the current system, and how the US Soccer Federation can make a difference. More specifically, we analyze how the changing media landscape means that lower ...
1hr 11m Apr 17, 2023
1hr 11m
1471: Can MLS, Apple and CBS succeed with their soccer offerings?
MLS, Apple and CBS Sports all face challenges in presenting soccer to its audiences. For MLS and Apple, the struggles revolve around convincing casual soccer fans to subscribe to a streaming package they may not want or believe in. With CBS, in their preparation for the launch of their new 24/7 soccer streaming channel, how do they win over an audience who may not be interested in anything outs...
1hr 25m Apr 05, 2023
1hr 25m
1470: CBS launches Golazo Network, a 24/7 soccer channel
Pete Radovich, the VP of Production and Creative Director of CBS Sports, talked to World Soccer Talk about the impending release of CBS Golazo Network. This is a 24/7 channel on CBS's platforms that is solely dedicated to soccer. It has live and pre-recorded matches, documentaries, studio and magazine shows and pre- and post-game coverage. The channel launches on April 11. Hosted on Acast. Se...
27m Mar 19, 2023
27m
1469: MLS Season Pass: Sound and Fury
Is MLS Season Pass the smartest or dumbest decision the league has ever made? We discuss the positives and negatives of the MLS Season Pass experience as well as whether it's changing our viewing habits at all. We share our favorite analysts thus far as well as what impact the viewing experience on Apple TV may have on other soccer leagues. We also take a detour and discuss ESPN's technical iss...
1hr 19m Mar 07, 2023
1hr 19m
1468: Taylor Twellman interview about MLS Season Pass
Here’s a candid interview with Taylor Twellman, where he opens up to talk about his departure from ESPN, whether he and Jon Champion may work together again in the future, he responds to some of the criticisms of MLS, the challenges that MLS and Apple face with MLS Season Pass, how it'll work with FOX Sports being the only television partner left, and what he likes most about MLS Season Pass th...
25m Feb 22, 2023
25m
1467: Kaylyn Kyle on MLS Season Pass and her career in broadcasting
Kaylyn Kyle, who spent time most recently as a reporter and analyst with Inter Miami, is among the talented names featuring on MLS Season Pass. The former Canadian international will be on the four-person crew on MLS 360, the whiparound show during busy MLS matchdays. Kyle talks about how excited she is for this new era of Major League Soccer streaming, providing boundless potential for a leag...
18m Feb 20, 2023
18m
1466: MLS rolls the dice on MLS Season Pass
On this episode, we discuss MLS Season Pass, the pluses and minuses of the streaming subscription app, why MLS Season Pass is a game changer for the sport of soccer, how HBO Max did with its first game of SheBelieves Cup coverage, how news from Comcast is going to impact our Premier League viewing next week, NBC's excellent new analyst, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/pr...
52m Feb 17, 2023
52m
1465: Jamie Carragher and Peter Schmeichel interview
We sat down with Jamie Carragher and Peter Schmeichel to catch up with the two legends about their work for CBS Sports' coverage of the UEFA Champions League (which is also available via Paramount+) as well as their memories of the first soccer matches they ever attended, their thoughts on why Premier League clubs don't do as well in the UEFA Champions League competition, and their take on the ...
17m Feb 11, 2023
17m
1464: Kyle Martino Interview: Back behind the desk for the USMNT
Coverage of the United States Men's National Team kicked off on HBO Max and TNT recently. On it, there was a familiar face in Kyle Martino. The former USMNT player had a long run as an analyst on NBC and its Premier League coverage. Martino is one of the most talented analysts available on US television, so it is a major get for Warner Bros. Discovery as it endeavors with the national team. H...
14m Feb 06, 2023
14m
1463: Wrexham is America’s biggest soccer story right now
Why discuss why Wrexham AFC is snowballing in the USA, what Warner Bros is doing different with their US Women’s coverage, as well as discussing our thoughts on the European Super League, whether it’s more likely now and if we should feel sorry for the big clubs in Spain and Italy who can’t compete with the spending power of the Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy f...
50m Feb 02, 2023
50m
1462: MLS needs a major player signing before MLS Season Pass
We share inside details about MLS Season Pass, how HBO Max did in coverage of its USMNT debut, what we learned from our interviews with NBC at the Premier League Fan Fest, what two English teams are going to single handedly boost NBC’s TV ratings, which European soccer league is the most boring to watch right now, whether Berhalter-Reyna battle is good or bad for soccer in America, whether The ...
1hr 14m Jan 26, 2023
1hr 14m
1461: How HBO Max & Telemundo did on USWNT debut
On this episode, we discuss US soccer’s debut on HBO Max and Telemundo, our thoughts on how TV broadcasters are getting more access during Premier League matches, your opinions about MLS Season Pass news so far, plus we have letters from you in the Listener Mailbag segment. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
55m Jan 18, 2023
55m
1460: MLS, TNT and FOX battle for commentators
We share our opinions about the new commentators named for MLS, USMNT and USWNT under their new media deals, how Chelsea got into the mess they’re in, inside information about where USL may be heading on TV, what MLS is missing from their match analysts, how the separate TV rights deals for US Soccer and MLS are different than from their previous combined deals, the impact that soccer commentat...
1hr 5m Jan 11, 2023
1hr 5m
1459: MLS wins streaming battle but loses TV war
We discuss what MLS' TV deal means for the league and soccer fans, our tribute to Grant Wahl plus a discussion of how the media covered the news, we look ahead to the World Cup final, as well as discussing our thoughts on the Gio Reyna and Gregg Berhalter controversy. Hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer of World Soccer Talk. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for m...
1hr 4m Dec 15, 2022
1hr 4m
1458: Magic behind Telemundo's out of this world gol calls
Telemundo's World Cup coverage features nothing but pure emotion. Essentially, its broadcasters deliver the game in its most lively form. From rapid buildup commentary to seemingly unending golazo calls, the play-by-play voices are spectacular. One of those is Sammy Sadovnik, a Peruvian by birth who now calls game with Telemundo. He is one of the lead voices in Telemundo's World Cup coverage. ...
20m Dec 09, 2022
20m
1457: Big changes ahead for US Soccer and MLS
On this episode, we discuss MLS make their first moves in hiring commentators for the Apple broadcasts, we’ve got the details on US Soccer heading to HBO Max, speculation about the MLS TV deal. and - of course - we discuss the coverage of the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
40m Dec 08, 2022
40m
1456: FOX Sports risk losing diehard soccer audience
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1hr 1m Nov 30, 2022
1hr 1m
1455: World Cup Preview: Comprehensive Guide to Watching Qatar 2022
Our comprehensive guide is going to explore all of the different ways you can watch and listen to the World Cup. That includes TV, streaming, radio as well as games in 4K, games on-demand plus social media. Hosts Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer also discuss World Cup viewing tips, coverage of the Bundesliga, NWSL and Serie A, in addition to our thoughts on the latest documentaries abo...
1hr 2m Nov 15, 2022
1hr 2m
1454: FOX Sports' Landon Donovan on World Cup co-commentating
FOX's World Cup commentary (https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/fox-world-cup-commentators-for-qatar-2022-20221017-WST-404697.html) team includes some great names with World Cup (https://worldsoccertalk.com/category/world-cup-2022/) experience. Ian Darke, Derek Rae and JP Dellacamera are just some of those with incredible experience. However, there is a new voice working alongside one of those com...
19m Nov 14, 2022
19m
1453: Fútbol Americas is heading to the World Cup
With the World Cup getting closer every day, those covering the tournament are in their final stages of preparation. Fútbol Americas, a popular studio show airing on ESPN+, has hosts Sebastian Salazar and former USMNT player Herculez Gomez. In this podcast episode, Kyle Fansler talks to Salazar and Gomez about their expectations and predictions for the World Cup. Also, the pair discuss their W...
26m Nov 09, 2022
26m