Taegeuk Warriors Podcast

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 --...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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'...