World Soccer Talk

In the NEW episode, number 260, Kyle Fansler talks with Premier League and Champions League co-commentator Jim Beglin. The duo go over a number of things regarding Beglin’s career as both a player and commentator. What life was like moving from Ireland to England as a teenager The experience of winning a league and cup double in the 1985/86 season Gruesome injuries that derailed a young a promisin...

Jim Beglin, heard on Premier League and Champions League broadcasts, talks with Kyle Fansler about his time in the media industry. Beglin, who represented Liverpool and Leeds among other clubs during his playing career, is part of a special company. He won a league and cup double with Liverpool in the 1985/86 season. Unfortunately, injuries plagued the Irishman's career, forcing an early retiremen...

In the NEW episode, number 259, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • Why do the US soccer networks have such a hard time finding a critical USMNT analyst • Our thoughts on ESPN’s coverage of the USA-El Salvador game • Where does Taylor Twellman go from here • All the details about Euro 2024 and Euro 2028 are heading • What we expect from CBS’ cove...

We discuss why do the US soccer networks have such a hard time finding a critical USMNT analyst, our thoughts on ESPN's coverage of the USA-El Salvador game, where does Taylor Twellman go from here, all the details about Euro 2024 and Euro 2028 are heading, what we expect from CBS' coverage of Canada-USA, news about a new soccer documentary on Netflix plus listener mailbag and a whole lot more. Ou...

In the NEW episode, number 258, Kyle Fansler chats with Matt Jones from The Blue Room Podcast and World Soccer Talk Senior Writer Kartik Krishnaiyer. They discuss the impact of fan culture on soccer clubs in light of what’s happening at Everton. When fans feel powerless against the decisions made by their own club that they’ve supported all their life, what do they do? On today’s podcast episode,...

In this episode, we feature Matt Jones from The Blue Room Podcast and Kartik Krishnaiyer. They discuss the impact of fan culture on soccer clubs in light of what's happening at Everton. When fans feel powerless against the decisions made by their own club that they’ve supported all their life, what do they do? On today’s podcast episode, we delve into the current situation at Everton and what it s...

In the NEW episode, number 257, Kyle Fansler talks with Derek Rae about the commentator’s time covering the beautiful game. This is an audio recording of Kyle and Derek’s chat during their ‘Show ‘n’ Tell’ video Currently, Derek Rae is a freelance commentator frequently working with ESPN for its LaLiga coverage. Additionally, he is the voice of the Bundesliga world feed for English-language broadca...

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, number 256, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • 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...

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 the NEW episode, number 255, Kyle Fansler chats with ESPN’s Janusz Michallik and Kartik Krishnaiyer on the topic of the strength of American players in the transfer market. Former player and current ESPN analyst Janusz Michallik dives into several topics with Kartik including: • How MLS is changing the pendulum by selling major players to Europe but signing big stars to come back to the States,...

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 the NEW episode, number 254, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • What makes WarnerMedia an attractive destination for MLS, • ESPN+ shares some new soccer numbers with us, • 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, • Why does...

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. Our GDPR privacy poli...

In the NEW episode, number 253, Kyle Fansler chats with Transfermarkt’s Manuel Veth and Kartik Krishnaiyer on the topic of the January Transfer Window. Kyle 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 previousl...

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. Our GDPR privacy polic...

In the NEW episode, number 252, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • 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. • We share our recom...

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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for...

In the NEW episode, number 251, 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 lik...

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...

In the NEW episode, number 250, Christopher Harris is joined by Kyle Fansler and Kartik Krishnaiyer in a special year-end episode that features the 2021 soccer knowledge quiz. Test your soccer knowledge by answering the questions on the pod. And celebrate the end of 2021 and the start of 2022 with us, too. We also talk about what the holidays would be like if there was no soccer on TV. On behalf o...

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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. V...

In the NEW episode, number 249, Kyle Fansler is joined by Simon Evans (Reuters) and Kartik Krishnaiyer (World Soccer Talk) to discuss the developing story about FIFA pushing the biennial World Cup idea. They delve into: • What FIFA hopes to deliver in financial and soccer terms with the biennial World Cup, • Whether Concacaf and MLS are for or against the idea • How the idea helps or hurts Gianni...

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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the NEW episode, number 248, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • The crystal ball reveals 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 wil...