The K League United Podcast

With the nation still abuzz after a dramatic victory over Italy, remaining co-hosts South Korea head into the quarterfinals where they are set to take on Spain.  Matthew Binns,   Paul Neat  and  Jung Muyeol  wind the clock back and recap what happened.  After making history with their Golden Goal victory over Italy, Korea head into the quarterfinals to take on Spain with the tantalising prospect o...

The K League United Podcast continues the celebration of 20 years since the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan as this episode seems them relive Korea's historic Round of 16 win over Italy.  Matt  and  Paul  review the match before being joined by some special guests.   June 18th 2002  saw South Korea take on an Italian side full of global stars in the World Cup Round of 16. The match, played...

The K League United Podcast continues the celebration of 20 years since the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan as this episode seems them relive Korea's final group match, a crunch tie with initial group favourites Portugal who were looking to stay alive in the competition.  Matt  and  Paul  review the match before being joined by some special guests. June 14th 2002  saw South Korea enter the...

In Episode 3 of the K League United 2002 World Cup Rewind, Paul and Matt go over the game's main talking points, Jung Muyeol shares his memories of the game, and Ryan speaks to USMNT Content Manager and fellow Chicago Fire fan Jeff Candrall to get an American perspective on the match and 2002 World Cup.

In Episode 2 of the K League United Podcast's 2002 World Cup Rewind, Paul and Matt go over the match's main highlights, Jung Muyeol gives his thoughts on what it was like as a fan of the Taeguk Warriors back then, and Daniel from the Golska Podcast provides insight from a Polish perspective.

Sometimes things don't go to plan.   That is something that can be said of this week's podcast and also the tenure of Ricardo Peres at Busan IPark,   This week's episode was originally scheduled to be a K League 2 special but, in a case of timing things too well, Wednesday's news of Busan IPark manager Ricardo Peres being fired by the club has somewhat scuppered what we had began writing and recor...

To celebrate 20 years since the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan, and the Taeguk Warriors' incredible run to the semifinals, K League United will be reliving it all. First up, Paul and Matt talk about what was happening in the world at the time, the Group Stage draw, South Korea's squad, and more. Video Version: https://youtu.be/6Jaa_iCLacs  

After weeks away Ryan Walters returns to the host chair joined by Matthew Binns to preview the South Korean squad set to take on Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam in Group C of the 2022 AFC U23 Asian Cup! The two begin with a position by position breakdown of the team assess whether or not it's a strength or weakness for the Taegeuk Warriors and which players to keep an eye on throughout the tournam...

Paul speaks to Dejan and Osmar about what it's like to play for Choi Yong-soo. Both won trophies under his stewardship, both always speak very highly of the man they call "Doksuri", or eagle. Article version: http://www.kleagueunited.com/2022/04/whats-it-like-to-play-for-choi-yong-soo.html  

K League 1 returned from its early hiatus last week in time for Children's Day and Parents' Day celebrations in Rounds 10 and 11. K League TV commentator  Alex Jensen  joins  Matthew Binns  to go through the big talking points of the two rounds.   Later on,  Ryan Walters  also calls in from Thailand to help but a bow on the AFC Champions League group stages, summarising the performances of each of...

Speaking on the eve of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors first match in this year's AFC Champions League, defensive midfielder, Korean international and newly-appointed vice captain Paik Seung-ho gives his thoughts on the competition, the K League, and his own personal aspirations for the campaign. Translation and dubbing by Jung Muyeol.

Ryan is joined by commentator, analyst, and all around ASian football expert Rhysh Roshan Rai to discuss BG Pathum United, Lion City Sailors, and Johor Darul Ta'zim all getting massively meaningful wins over K League sides in #ACL2022 and what it means for football on the continent!

Live from the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok Ryan Walters joins Matthew Binns to discuss #KLeague teams performances in the opening night of #ACL2022 East!

Paul Neat is in the host chair this week for the ACL 2022 Player Interviews episode of the K League United Podcast ahead of the Group Stage kicking off very soon. First up, Ryan Walters speaks to Jeonnam Dragons duo Nika Kacharava and Leonard Pllana before handing back over to Paul who is joined by Ulsan Hyundai's Valeri Qazaishvili aka "Vako", Kitchee SC striker and AFC Champions League all-time...

Paul sits down with FC Seoul legend Osmar Ibáñez to talk about a whole host of topics including this Sunday's Super Match clash with Suwon Samsung Bluewings, how FC Seoul can return to prominence, and what the aims are in the FA Cup and K League.

In the second-part of this week's two-part K League United Podcast,  Ryan Walters  speaks with a number of league experts from around Asia as they continue to look the East Side of the AFC Champions League group stage. Ryan is joined by  The Asian Game 's  Scott McIntyre ,  FNR Radio 's  Josh Parish  & Sohanews Reporter Nguyễn Thế Trung to preview Group H of the competition, featuring teams Yokoha...

With the AFC Champions League group stages just over a couple of week's away, this week's two-part K League United Podcast sees host  Ryan Walters  speak with league experts from around Asia to preview the East side of the competition. First, Ryan is joined by  Xiaoou  from Wild East Football, The Asian Game's  Scott McIntyre , Presenter and Commentator  Rhysh Roshan Rai  and K League United's ver...

With an international break upon us, The K League United Podcast takes the time to reflect on a year of the launch of K League TV as well as the views of the division from abroad. Host  Matthew Binns  talks to Eulji Lewis Mailbag regulars and long-term followers of the podcast  Charlotte Patterson ,  Clint Jones ,  Borja Fernández  and  Azri Firman  on their continued interest in the league.   In...

After weeks away, Ryan is back in the host chair (albeit from a different bunker) and is joined by Matthew to discuss a thrilling night of AFC Champions League playoffs that saw both Ulsan Hyundai and Daegu FC move on to the group stage. They welcome in Paul for the second segment as he chats with Dino Islamović about Gangwon's season ahead and how he views their chances of avoided the same fate a...

In this week's K League United Podcast, Paul speaks to  Maxwell Acosty  about FC Anyang's start to the season, the team's lofty aspirations in 2022, putting playoff heartbreak behind him, and what it was like playing against Bonucci and Chiellini. Before all that, Michael Redmond and Paul go through the standout games from K League 1 Round 4 and K League 2 Round 3 before diving into the Eulji Lewi...

In this week's episode, we hear from Incheon United's Stefan Mugoša about what lies ahead for him and his team this season. We are also joined by Jasmin Duvnjakovic, the man behind Gimcheon's Sangmu's new kits. Cameos from Matthew Binns who wraps up the first week of K League B teams in K4 and Branko Belan talks about Koo Ja-cheol's return to Jeju United. 

With the K League now officially underway for 2022 campaign, this week's podcast sees host Ryan Walters speak with K League TV commentator Alex Jensen and K League Brazil's Khaleby Gomes take a look at the opening weekend and give their key takeaways from the action. K League is finally back and the weekend brought goals, shocks and a surprising number of clean sheets. In K League 2, newcomers Gim...

As the K League 1 raises its curtain this Saturday, The K League United Podcast returns for Season 5 as  Ryan Walters ,  Matthew Binns ,  Michael Redmond  and  Jung Muyeol  cast their thoughts on the season ahead in this bumper two-part episode.   While in  part one  Ryan, Matthew and Michael looked at K League 2, Muyeol replaces Michael in the second segment to look at Korea's first division. The...

With the K League returning this weekend, so does The K League United Podcast as Ryan Walters, Matthew Binns, Michael Redmond and Jung Muyeol sit down to start the fifth season with a two-part preview episode.   In part one Ryan, Matthew and Michael head to where the party never stops, the K League 2. The trio give their thoughts on all eleven K League 2 sides, including the newly added Gimpo FC, ...

The K League United Podcast enters its fourth week of pre-season training ahead of Season 5, with Matthew Binns hosting from quarantine alongside Paul Neat as the pair of them give their verdicts on the transfer window so far.   First, Matthew and Paul look at the headline signings, with Lee Seung-woo's Suwon FC dominating discussion as to his story so far and where he will fit in, not to mention...