Michael Welch

Taegeuk Warriors Podcast

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Welcome to the Fighting Stripes Korean National Team podcast! Join Michael and the Fighting Stripes crew as they break down our Taegeuk Warriors matches with all the experts you know in Korean football. Tune in for interviews with players and coaches working in Korean football who can give their insight on our national team, both on the men's and women's side. This podcast has that TUHON you're looking for. Show Links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w5y9eFZrls5XiEJz5JkPTIcmz2AYF5lzx98vjq996_s/edit?usp=sharingTo request our podcast on your app, please message on Twitter: @FSFootball_

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Michael Welch

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11 ott 2026

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Episodi

SCANDAL! Does the 96 Generation have Beef with Son??? 11.10.2026

Albert (@Albert_Kim2022), Jason (@Jasons_JaysHub), and Charles Oh discuss the rumors that Kim Min-jae, Hwang In-beom, and Hwang Hee-chan could retire from the KNT due to "beef' with Son Heung-min. Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. Follow us on X at @Bibimballers and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BibimBallers

Asian Games Scandal (Mandatory Military Service in Korea) 07.10.2026

Albert (@Albert_Kim2022), Paul (@pjeung23), and Jayden Choi explain why mandatory military service is still such a sensitive topic in Korea, and why the public is furious at the U23 team for their antics after winning gold at the Asian Games. Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. Follow us on X at @Bibimballers and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BibimBallers

Son Heung-min Makes History (Korea vs. Uzbekistan Recap) 07.10.2026

Albert (@Albert_Kim2022), Paul (@pjeung23), and Jayden Choi discuss the highlights of Korea's 2-0 win over Uzbekistan, including Son Heung-min becoming the all-time leading scorer for the KNT. They also analyze the rumors that Kim Min-jae, Hwang In-beom, and Hwang Hee-chan could retire from the national team. Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. Follow us on X at @Bibimballers and subs...

Korea Draws Venezuela... Trust the Process? 02.10.2026

Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) and Paul (@pjeung23) discuss Korea's lackluster 0-0 draw with Venezuela. Do we need a formation change? Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. Follow us on X at @Bibimballers and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BibimBallers

Korea Blown Out By Uruguay 29.09.2026

Albert (@Albert_Kim2022), Paul (@pjeung23), and Stanley Chun discuss Korea's disappointing 4-1 blowout loss to Uruguay and what it means for our Asian Cup chances. Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. Follow us on X at @Bibimballers and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BibimBallers

Korea vs. Ecuador Recap (Is Korean Football Fun Again?) 24.09.2026

Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) and Paul (@pjeung23) break down Korea's exciting 3-0 win over Ecuador in Robert Moreno's first game in charge of the Taegeuk Warriors. Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. Follow us on X at @Bibimballers and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BibimBallers

2026 World Cup Draw Reaction 09.12.2025

Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) and Dominic (@taeguktalk) react to the FULL World Cup draw. Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. Follow us on Twitter at @FSFootball_ and subscribe to our YouTube channel @BibimBallers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taegeukwarriorspod/support

Sonny is Leaving Tottenham 02.08.2025

Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) and Jason (@Jasons_JaysHub) react to the news that Son Heung-min is leaving Tottenham. They break down what it means for Sonny and his legacy as the Greatest Asian Footballer of All Time. Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. Follow us on Twitter at @FSFootball_ and subscribe to our YouTube channel @BibimBallers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c...

Back to Mediocrity 20.11.2024

In today's episode, Albert (@Albert_Kim2022), Michael, Kevin (@tuh0n), and Charles (@kyung_see) to break down South Korea's disappointing draw with Palestine. Have we seen any progress from the KNT under Hong Myung-bo or are we in for more of the same? Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. Follow us on Twitter at @FSFootball_ and subscribe to our YouTube channel @BibimBallers --- Support th...

Is There Hope for the KNT? 17.10.2024

In today's episode, Albert Kim (@Albert_Kim2022), Michael Welch (@mhwelch1290), and Paul Jeung (@pjeung23) discuss South Korea's important 3-2 victory over Iraq. Is Hong Myung-bo still the right man for the job? Is there reason to hope again? Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. Follow us on Twitter at @FSFootball_ and subscribe to our YouTube channel @BibimBallers --- Support this podcast...

HONG MYUNG-BO RETURNS 09.07.2024

In today's episode, Albert Kim (@Albert_Kim2022) and Michael Welch (@mhwelch1290) break down the return of Hong Myung-bo as KNT manager. What led to his return and what does it say about the state of the KFA? Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. Follow us on Twitter at @FSFootball_ and subscribe to our YouTube channel @BibimBallers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c...

March WC Qualifiers Recap + Son Jun-ho Update 04.04.2024

In today's episode, Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) is joined by Kwon Jang-ho (@janghokwon) and Paul Jeung (@pjeung23) to discuss South Korea's World Cup qualifying matches against Thailand. The lads also discuss the deeper issues surrounding the KFA and the release of Son Jun-ho by Chinese authorities. Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. Follow us on Twitter at @FSFootball_ and subscrib...

State of the KFA and March World Cup Qualifiers w/ Steve Han 29.02.2024

On this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, our BibimBallers hosts Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) and Jason (@Jasons_JaysHub) are joined by Korean football writer Steve Han (@realstevescores) to discuss the chaos surrounding the KFA. Steve also breaks down the hiring of Hwang Sun-hong as interim manager, the March qualifiers against Thailand, and why the 2026 World Cup means everything to South Kor...

Asian Cup Recap (Klinsmann Out!) 10.02.2024

On this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, our host Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) is joined by Kevin Kim (@tuh0n) and Michael Welch (@mhwelch1290) to recap South Korea's disappointing campaign at the 2023 Asian Cup. Can the KFA find the funds to fire manager Jurgen Klinsmann? How will the national team look as we prepare for the 2026 World Cup? Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. Fol...

AFC Asian Cup Group Stage Review 29.01.2024

The Taegeuk Warriors wrapped up Group E in disappointing fashion and host Michael Welch is back with Paul Jeung (PJ) and birthday boy Allen Park to break it all down! In this episode, we discussed the 3 group stage matches in Qatar, the players in the squad who have shone as well as those who have struggled, and then looked ahead to the knockout rounds. Our next match is the Round of 16 against Sa...

Ultimate Asian Cup Preview (Groups A to F, Dark Horses, Champion) 10.01.2024

On this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, our host Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) is joined by football data professional Ben Griffis (@BeGriffis) to preview all six groups in the Asian Cup, potential dark horses, and who will ultimately take the trophy home. Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. Follow us on Twitter at @FSFootball_ and subscribe to our new YouTube channel @BibimBallers --...

Asian Cup Preview 04.01.2024

On this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, our host Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) is joined by Jason Lee (@Jasons_JaysHub), Kwon Jang-ho (@janghokwon), and Michael Welch (@mhwelch1290) to preview the Asian Cup and South Korea's 26-man squad. Can we win this elusive trophy for the first time since 1960? Tune in to find out what the boys think! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. Follo...

November World Cup Qualifiers 27.11.2023

On this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, our host Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) is joined by Jason Lee (@Jasons_JaysHub) and Kwon Jang-ho (@janghokwon) of KBS World Radio to discuss the November World Cup qualifiers and state of the Korean national team heading into the Asian Cup. We'll also break down the latest regarding the U-23 and U-17 teams. Finally, we'll touch on the heartbreaki...

July Transfer Breakdown, Asian Games, and FIFA Women's World Cup! 14.07.2023

On this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, our host Michael ( @mhwelch1290 )is back with Albert Kim ( @Albert_Kim2022 ) to break down the first 3 Korean moves of the summer transfer window : Kim Minjae, Lee Kangin, and Cho Guesung. Then, with the surprise news that Hwang Sunhong's Asian Games squad will be announced today, July 14, they dive into the likely overage picks and their though...

U20 World Cup and June Friendlies Preview 07.06.2023

On this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, Michael ( @mhwelch1290 ) and Albert ( @Albert_Kim2022 ) are back to discuss all age groups of the KNT in June! First up, we discuss just how the U20 squad has accomplished their second consecutive run to the FIFA U20 World Cup semifinals, with a match against Italy next on Thursday. Then, we broke down Jurgen Klinsmann's second squad as KNT mana...

Kim Minjae National Team Situation Explainer 02.04.2023

After an eventful week for the Korean National Team, which began with Kim Minjae's comments in the mixed zone on Tuesday evening, the Fighting Stripes Football crew is here to break it down for you. Joining our host Michael Welch ( @mhwelch1290 ) are Jason Lee ( @Jasons_JaysHub ) and Paul Jeung "PJ" ( @pjeung23 ). Jason brought the best analysis and timeline of events he could (trans...

March Friendlies Preview + Sang Bin Jeong Reaction 28.03.2023

This month on the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, host Michael Welch ( @mhwelch1290 ) and Albert Kim ( @Albert_Kim2022 ), the FS Seoul Correspondent, break down the most important topics for the Korean National Team. We discussed the positives of young U22 player Sang Bin Jeong choosing to leave Wolves for the MLS side Minnesota United. When it comes to new national team manager Jurgen Klinsmann, we bro...

2023 K League 1 Season Preview 25.02.2023

For this month's Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, Michael hosts a K League Preview episode with a new guest, Ben Griffis ( @BeGriffis / @AFA_Zone ). Ben brought his enthusiasm for the K League and his love of tactical/statistical analysis to help talk about each of the 12 K League 1 teams as they head into the season. We talked about whether Ulsan is ready to defend their title, how Jeonbuk has gone abou...

January Transfer Window Breakdown + European Season 2nd Half Preview 09.02.2023

On this month's Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, host Michael Welch ( @mhwelch1290 ) calls up Albert Kim ( @Albert_Kim2022 ) in Seoul to discuss the January Transfer Window. We shared our opinions on the developing issue surrounding Chelsea's wild spending and how it relates to the charges against Man City before breaking down the Korean transfers of note. With Cho Guesung remaining at Jeonbuk for the ti...

Taegeuk Warriors Podcast New Year's Day Special 01.01.2023

With our first episode of 2023, the Fighting Stripes team looks back on an eventful 2022 for the Taegeuk Warriors, while also looking to the future of the national team in this next year. Joining host Michael Welch ( @mhwelch1290 ) this month were Allen Park ( @allenpark_ ) and Joon Park ( @parkjoonwon )! On the show, the crew talked about a few players they want to see more of after strong World...

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