The 90th Minute x Rabona TV

Derek Rae joins host Kyle Fansler to talk about his career in soccer broadcasting. Rae, one of the most popular and known voices in English-language soccer commentary, shows off a handful of items collected throughout his time in the game. His time covering soccer includes a number of major games and tournaments, including perhaps the most memorable Champions League Final of all time. Also, Derek...

In the NEW episode, we discuss how much (do) we need the middle men who broadcast soccer, beIN SPORTS's coverage of Africa Cup Of Nations sinks to new lows, the latest analysis on the US Soccer TV rights deal for the USMNT and USWNT, DAZN has a lot of appealing soccer content heading our way, what to look out for in the new version of the Fubo app, and we answer your questions in the Listener Mail...

In a discussion with ESPN's Janusz Michallik and World Soccer Talk's Kartik Krishnaiyer, host Kyle Fansler asks about several topics including: are MLS clubs selling U.S. talent too cheaply, how the pendulum is changing with MLS selling players to Europe, Americans that missed out on signing for European clubs, why European clubs are signing players from North America now than ever before, and how...

In this episode, we discuss ESPN+'s latest soccer numbers, a drought has fallen on the Africa Cup of Nations, FOX cements a World Cup deal with Twitter, which soccer channels are losing the biggest % of subscribers, and why does the FA Cup upset MLS writers so? Plus we recommend matches to watch this weekend as well as answering your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment. Hosted on Acast. See...

Transfermarkt's Manuel Veth and Kartik Krishnaiyer are this week's guests to discuss the January Transfer Window. Host Kyle Fansler asks Manuel and Kartik about what major transfers we can expect to see in this window, what Newcastle United's strategy will be, which leagues will see the major moves, and whether we may see more or less deals signed this month than previously. Hosted on Acast. See a...

We discuss what differences there are with Premier League games on the USA Network. Who the big winner is with the Pepi and Dike transfers to Europe. We share what happened to Sky Sports News. We look ahead to the latest news about the next MLS TV deal. And we share our recommendations of what to watch this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle Fansler chats with Keith Costigan and Kartik Krishnaiyer about how and why some managers thrive with different philosophies through their coaching. Costigan, who works with FOX Sports and the Seattle Sounders, has a UEFA A coaching license, requiring significant research and learning into the world of coaching. He, along with Krishnaiyer, break down how the likes of Pep Guardiola and Jurgen K...

Listen to our latest episode to play our soccer knowledge quiz. And celebrate the end of 2021 and the start of 2022 with us. We also talk about what the holidays would be like if there was no soccer on TV. On behalf of the entire staff at World Soccer Talk, we'd like to wish you Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year. Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

On the latest episode, we discuss FIFA's biennial World Cup idea, whether Concacaf is in support of the biennial World Cup, how the idea helps or hurts Gianni Infantino politically, is MLS for or against the idea, and what US Soccer Federation's stance is on the biennial World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the crystal ball revealing who is getting MLS rights, a new soccer documentary hits the airwaves about one of Europe’s top institutions, Spectrum TV throws English soccer fans a bone, why MLS is not in a New York state of mind, what USA Network's Premier League coverage will look like, broadcasters don't need to hype leagues that do its talking on the pitch, and we answer your questions...

Major League Soccer is different from many soccer leagues. Rather than crowning a champion based on the club's results throughout the 34-game season, the league takes a more American approach. LAFC's Dave Denholm and World Soccer Talk's Kartik Krishnaiyer talk about parity in soccer and how the U.S.'s top league could be improved in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

We discuss why the US Soccer calendar needs to change. MLS drops more details about their next TV deal. Der Klassiker, Champions League and Philly-NYCFC suffer from technical problems. And we share our recommendations of what to watch this weekend. Plus, who has the best marketing machine between ABC/ESPN, NBC and CBS? And we discuss the success of F1 on ESPN and what ideas that may create for bro...

MLS gets a record TV rating for a game on Thanksgiving Day., meanwhile, can the Leagues Cup save MLS’ next TV deal? We have the latest news about the A-League rights in the U.S. And we share our recommended matches to watch this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the latest news about the next MLS TV rights deal, we talk NWSL and whether the Championship Final is an indication of the level the league is at, where NBC Sports goes from here with the Premier League coverage, has CBS Sports' soccer coverage lost their audience in order to chase social media likes and media attention, our recommended games to watch this weekend, is it time for FOX Sp...

We discuss NBC renewing the Premier League rights deal in the U.S., and what it means for soccer fans and MLS. A new podcast series is coming to Spotify about the last days of Diego Maradona. Amazon Prime does one better with a new Maradona series featuring an unlikely cameo. We analyze CBS’s coverage of the World Cup Qualifiers. Telemundo shares initial plans for their World Cup coverage. And we...

It’s the end of an era for both ESPN and NBCSN when it comes to soccer coverage. More details on FOX’s shocking acquisition of European Championship rights. A popular soccer presenter calls it a day. You the listeners share your opinions about national TV ratings for MLS. Plus anticipation is building for the big announcement from the Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

We dive into what we thought of ESPN’s coverage of El Clásico. How the new rule of five substitutes is or isn’t a good idea. Fubo agrees a deal to bring more European soccer to streamers. Why we now have more soccer leagues available to you free of charge than ever before. What MLS broadcasts are missing to make them better. And you, the listeners, give us your feedback on whether the Premier Leag...

More details emerge about the Premier League TV rights deal in the US. We reveal the 20 most popular soccer teams in the United States. Should UEFA and CONMEBOL nations leave FIFA? Elsewhere, we reveal what % of American soccer fans prefer British commentators. We look ahead to this weekend’s games. We also discuss FOX getting the rights to two major competitions. Plus we have plenty of time for t...

We discuss USA’s performances during the October international break, ESPN versus CBS’s coverage of the US Men’s Team, our thoughts on the Newcastle United takeover, how DAZN’s coverage of the UEFA Womens Champions League is going so far, and how much we're looking forward to the international break being over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soccernomics co-author Dr. Stefan Szymanski discusses why the Premier League is on the precipice of making more money from TV rights than ever before, how the next Premier League TV deal in the U.S. is up in the air, the impact of government authorities in the UK on TV rights, Brexit’s longterm impact on the Premier League and English Championship, luxury taxes in European soccer and whether they...

We discuss why the English Premier League faces its toughest decision ever when it comes to awarding the next US TV rights deal, NBC squares off against YouTube TV and makes Peacock demands, what does it say about CBS Sports' soccer coverage when they make a hire such as Thierry Henry to accompany Jamie Carragher and Peter Schmeichel in the studio for their UEFA Champions League coverage, how a hy...

We discuss the latest news about the Premier League TV rights, our thoughts on the expanded Leagues Cup, NBC bounces back with stronger-than-ever Premier League coverage, Serie B finds a home in the U.S., is a World Cup every 2 years a foregone conclusion, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss who will win the next Premier League rights deal in the U.S., the risks and rewards of streaming, latest news about the MLS TV rights deal, what the newest streaming rights changes will mean for you, Peacock and ESPN+'s headaches, English domination in Europe, our matches to watch this weekend, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss how much progress is the US team making, news about beIN SPORTS being added to a streaming service, the stark differences between CBS’s and FOX’s World Cup Qualifying coverage, FIFA’s plans for a World Cup every 2 years, and could Paramount+ and Peacock consider a joint bid for Premier League? Plus Listener Mailbag and a whole lot more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on El Salvador vs. USA, was this the best transfer window ever? We discuss CR7 turns the transfer window upside down, why MLS All-Star Game ratings are a tale of two cities, Africa’s World Cup qualifiers find a home in the U.S., and much more news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.