World Soccer Talk

In the NEW episode, number 1418, Christopher Harris is joined by co-hosts Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kyle Fansler to discuss several topics: • How the UEFA Champions League is morphing into the Super League • US Open Cup takes a giant leap forward thanks to ESPN+’s Goalcast • Jesse Marsch’s situation at Leeds United • FOX Soccer hates streaming • EA Sports and FIFA split up and get a nasty divorce • A...

In this episode, we discuss how the UEFA Champions League is morphing into the Super League, US Open Cup takes a giant leap forward thanks to ESPN+'s Goalcast, Jesse Marsch’s situation at Leeds United, FOX Soccer hates streaming, EA Sports and FIFA split up and get a nasty divorce, and we answer the questions from you, the listeners. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit aca...

In the NEW episode, number 1417, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kyle Fansler to discuss several topics: • We examine what impact Seattle may have on the MLS media rights deal, • Discussing the upcoming European Cup titles, • The prospect of who may play the Sounders in the Club World Cup, • And we answer the questions from you, the listeners. Plus we answer your questions in the Listener...

On this pod, we examine what impact Seattle may have on the MLS media rights deal, the upcoming European Cup titles, the prospect of who may play the Sounders in the Club World Cup. And we answer the questions from you, the listeners. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the NEW episode, number 1416, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • How soccer audiences have become more tribal and splintered • Why MLS Commissioner Don Garber may have been right after all • Is soccer a minority sport in the United States? • Is there a sport in the U.S. that has a viewership that is more fractured than soccer? • Some of the c...

In this episode, we discuss how soccer audiences have become more tribal and splintered, why MLS Commissioner Don Garber may have been right after all, is soccer a minority sport in the United States? Is there a sport in the U.S. that has a viewership that is more fractured than soccer? Some of the changes that may be coming to soccer Twitter, why it's important to MLS for Seattle to beat Pumas, o...

In the NEW episode, number 1415, Kartik Krishnaiyer interviews Clive Tyldesley, one of the most recognizable English-language soccer commentators. Tyldesley, whom many Americans recognize from the Champions League, Premier League or even the FIFA video game series, has been calling games for more than 30 years. He and Kartik Krishnaiyer discuss various topics in this episode. • This season’s UEFA...

In the NEW episode, number 1415, Kartik Krishnaiyer interviews Clive Tyldesley, one of the most recognizable English-language soccer commentators. Tyldesley, whom many Americans recognize from the Champions League, Premier League or even the FIFA video game series, has been calling games for more than 30 years. He and Kartik Krishnaiyer discuss various topics in this episode. • This season's UEFA...

In the NEW episode, number 1414, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • Why the Premier League appears to be unstoppable • Whether Peacock TV will acquire any more soccer rights • Storylines for each of the 20 clubs in the Premier League • Our thoughts on this week’s US Open Cup games on ESPN+ • What the differences are in playing levels between MLS...

We discuss why the Premier League appears to be unstoppable, whether Peacock TV will acquire any more soccer rights, storylines for each of the 20 clubs in the Premier League, our thoughts on this week's US Open Cup games on ESPN+, what the differences are in playing levels between MLS and USL, the local broadcast issues that MLS have to deal with, our recommended games to watch this weekend. And...

In the NEW episode, number 1413, Kyle Fansler is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss Jesse Marsch. Jesse Marsch arrived at Leeds United with the club entrenched in a relegation battle. After two defeats in his first two games, Marsch delivered 10 points over Leeds’s last four games. While not quite safe from the drop, the Elland Road club at least has reason for optimism. Kartik Krishnaiyer an...

In the NEW episode, number 1413, Kyle Fansler is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss Jesse Marsch. Jesse Marsch arrived at Leeds United with the club entrenched in a relegation battle. After two defeats in his first two games, Marsch delivered 10 points over Leeds's last four games. While not quite safe from the drop, the Elland Road club at least has reason for optimism. Kartik Krishnaiyer an...

In the NEW episode, number 1412, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • How MLS faces a big decision between short term money or long term growth • The question facing leagues about the future of broadcasting • What benefits there are for Apple TV+ in a soccer streaming deal • What FIFA+ offers soccer fans • Why this Premier League season has been o...

In the latest episode, we discuss how MLS faces a big decision between short term money or long term growth, the question facing leagues about the future of broadcasting, what benefits there are for Apple TV+ in a soccer streaming deal, what FIFA+ offers soccer fans, why this Premier League season has been one of the best ever, our recommended games to watch this weekend and your questions and fee...

World Soccer Talk is excited to share our exclusive interview with Telemundo Deportes President Ray Warren. During the discussion, Warren discusses what Telemundo will offer soccer fans for the 2022 World Cup. For example, among the deliverables that Telemundo Deportes promises for World Cup 2022, they include: • Commentators calling every game live from within the stadium • An increase in the num...

World Soccer Talk is excited to share our exclusive interview with Telemundo Deportes President Ray Warren. During the discussion, Warren discusses what Telemundo will offer soccer fans for the 2022 World Cup. For example, among the deliverables that Telemundo Deportes promises for World Cup 2022, they include: • Commentators calling every game live from within the stadium • An increase in the num...

In the NEW episode, number 1410, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • Speculation in the sports media that FOX Sports may be for sale, • Who would be the best fit to acquire the rights from FOX Sports, • What soccer properties FOX Soccer has that are most valuable, • Why MLS’s reluctance to make changes is biting them, • The lure of a relegation b...

We discuss the speculation in sports media that FOX Sports may be for sale, who would be the best fit to acquire the rights from FOX Sports, what soccer properties FOX Soccer has that are most valuable, why MLS's reluctance to make changes is biting them, the lure of a relegation battle over the Champions League, and your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment. Our GDPR privacy policy was updat...

In the NEW episode, number 1409, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kyle Fansler to discuss several topics: • Our reaction to the FIFA World Cup Draw • First impressions of the Groups in the 2022 World Cup • An interview with Telemundo’s Andrés Cantor to get his reaction to the draw • Insight from Cantor about his experiences traveling in and around Qatar • And your questions in the Listener...

We discuss our reaction to the FIFA World Cup Draw, first impressions of the Groups in the 2022 World Cup, an interview with Telemundo's Andrés Cantor to get his reaction to the draw, insight from Cantor about his experiences traveling in and around Qatar. And your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more inf...

In the NEW episode, number 1408, Kartik Krishnaiyer sits down with ESPN’s Seb Salazar to discuss his career and his work in the soccer media world. Salazar is the host of ESPN’s studio show Futbol Americas. This is a twice-weekly show that airs on ESPN+. Salazar is the co-host along with Herculez Gomez, but they frequently welcome guests to discuss soccer, both men’s and women’s throughout the con...

In this episode, Kartik Krishnaiyer sits down with ESPN's Seb Salazar to discuss his career and his work in the soccer media world. Salazar is the host of ESPN's studio show Futbol Americas. It focuses on soccer in North America, whether that be international soccer and CONCACAF. Or it could be club soccer with Liga MX, MLS and the NWSL. The show caters to fans that do not want to solely focus on...

In the NEW episode, number 1407, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • Can MLS find a way to hit their $300 million per year target for media rights? • HBO Max makes a big move • Politicians are considering a big change that will impact European soccer • And your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment. Plus we answer your questions in the Listen...

We discuss whether MLS can find a way to hit their $300 million per year target for media rights?, HBO Max makes a big move, politicians are considering a big change that will impact European soccer, and your feedback about MLS TV ratings. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the NEW episode, number 1406, Kyle Fansler discusses ESPN+’s big weekend. Plus, Kartik Krishnaiyer interviews a pair of ESPN’s talent ahead of El Clasico and FA Cup Quarterfinals. Kartik Krishnaiyer interviews Alexis Nunes, who is part of the on-site crew for ESPN+’s coverage of the biggest game in Spain. Later, we hear a conversation between Krishnaiyer and Kay Murray, one of the studio hosts...