Taegeuk Warriors Podcast

On this celebratory episode, we got together as 5 members of the Taegeuk Tavern crew to celebrate making the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time since 2010. Our host Michael Welch got together with Namu Yoon , Joonwon Park , Albert Kim , and Paul Jeung to break down Korea's dramatic progress to the Round of 16. We talked about each match in terms of tactics and player choices from Paulo...

With Paulo Bento dropping his official World Cup Squad on Nov. 12, we collaborated with the Fairpoint Podcast to break down the squad. Joining Taegeuk Tavern host Michael and Gordon are Fairpoint's Steve Han and Joon Lee !  The most important topics including an analysis of what young player Lee Kangin brings to the squad, how Son Heungmin's facial fracture injury will impact the squad, and a...

On this packed October episode, we recorded 2 (!) segments for our listeners. In the first segment, Michael ( @mhwelch1290 ) gets together with Albert ( @Albert_Kim2022 ) and Jack Chadbourne ( @thejacksvn ) from DeadballTV to hear their thoughts on the Costa Rica and Cameroon matches. Both Albert and Jack were in Korea to attend the matches and they gave great insights on the stadium atmosphere, t...

With the 2022 FIFA World Cup now 2(!) months away, Michael ( @mhwelch1290 ) gets together with Jason ( @Jasons_JaysHub ), Paul "PJ" Jeung ( @Pjeung23 ) and Gordon to analyze the Korean National Team squad ahead of matches with Costa Rica and Cameroon. The group rejoices over the inclusion of La Liga starlet Lee Kangin for the first time in 1.5 years. There is also a discussion of Korea's defense,...

This month on the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, our host Michael ( @mhwelch1290 ) gets together with Youtuber John Shin ( @MrJohnShin ), Albert calling in from Seoul ( @Albert_Kim2022 ), and returning guest Gordon ( @gordonjgk ) to discuss the latest transfer rumors and moves for the Korean players in Europe. With Son Heungmin and Lee Jaesung opening up about their personal experiences with racism, th...

On this episode, our host Michael ( @mhwelch1290 ) is joined by FIFA+ Reporter Steve Han ( @realstevescores ) and Allen Park ( @allenpark_ ) to break down the upcoming EAFF E-1 Championship. The crew breaks down the women's squad first, talking about the return of Ji Soyun to Korea and the improvement of Colin Bell's squad. With the men's side, we break down the positives and concerns about Bento'...

On this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, host Michael Welch ( @mhwelch1290 ) receives two calls from Korea! Joined by guests Albert Kim ( @Albert_Kim2022 ) and Yonhap News journalist Jeeho Yoo ( @Jeeho_1 ), we break down the promising results from the Taegeuk Warriors' 4 June friendlies. We talked about the impressive players, the disappointments, and what has been learned going forward to...

On this month's episode, our host Michael ( @mhwelch1290 ) is joined by Jason ( @jasons_jayshub ) and Albert ( @albert_kim2022 , @albertkim711 ), calling in direct from Korea, to break down the upcoming June International Break. The senior national team will prepare against Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Egypt with a strong squad. We talked about possible lineups, why these nations are good preparat...

For our May episode, we are excited to preview the biggest North London Derby in years! Michael is joined by Bennett Hogendorn ( @BennettH1882 ) and Will Fowler ( @WillFowler5 ) to break down Thursday's match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Son is in the race for the Premier League Golden Boot, both sides are chasing Champions League football, and the crew give you all the keys to the match. In...

The Taegeuk Warriors Podcast is the Fighting Stripes Korean National Team podcast. Join Michael and the rest of 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...

On this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, our host Michael is once again joined by Albert Kim (@AYYKAYYY47) and a new guest, Will Fowler (@WillFowler5). The crew break down the FIFA World Cup Draw, digging into their picks for the most exciting group, most predictable group, and then some HOT TAKES on the draw 7 months from the World Cup kicking off in November. With Will bringing his USMNT...

On this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, Michael is joined by Paul Jeung (@pjeung23) and Albert Kim (@AYYKAYYY47) to break down Paulo Bento's squad for the final World Cup Qualifying Window. We'll see the Taegeuk Warriors finish off with matches against Iran and the UAE and the crew discuss the surprises, sensible picks, and possible lineups that Bento will use with this squad. In the intr...

The Taegeuk Warriors Podcast is back for 2022! On this episode, Michael, Jason Lee, and Namu Yoon got together to talk about the recent January international break for our Taegeuk Warriors. They talked about the positives of victories in two friendlies against European opposition as well as 6 points in the Middle East against Lebanon and Syria. With qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup sealed...

In this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, Michael chats with Devon Rowcliffe, author of the new book Who Ate All the Squid? Football Adventures in South Korea. The pair chat about Devon's time in Korea while living in Korea, as he spent the 2003 season following the Busan i.cons FC (Now Busan IPark FC). Devon shares a little about the history of the K League and the different changes that h...

On the premiere of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, the Fighting Stripes crew, Michael, Namu, and Allen, are joined by Steve Han, the legend from Goal.com Korea, to break down the November internationals for the Taegeuk Warriors. They dig into Kim Hakbum's U23 team and point out some players that impressed them, along with players who may struggle to make the 18 man Tokyo roster. The panel attempts t...