World Soccer Talk

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...

In the NEW episode, number 247, Kyle Fansler is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer and Dave Denholm. 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 to...

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

In the NEW episode, number 246, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to several stories: • 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, • Who has the best marketing machine between ABC/ESPN, NBC and CBS, • The success of F1 on ESPN and what idea...

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...

In the NEW episode, number 245, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to several stories: • MLS gets a record TV rating for a game on Thanksgiving Day, • Can the Leagues Cup save MLS’ next TV deal? • Latest news about the A-League rights in the U.S, • Our recommended matches to watch this weekend • And we answer your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment. Listen to the sho...

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

In the NEW episode, number 244, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to several stories: • Now that the Premier League TV deal has been wrapped up, 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, • ...

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...

In the NEW episode, number 243, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to cover the major story: • NBCUniversal signs a $2.7 billion deal to renew the rights for the Premier League. We cover what it means for soccer fans, MLS and the rival broadcasters who lost out on the bid. • A new podcast series is coming to Spotify about the last days of Diego Maradona. • Amazon Prime does...

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...

In the NEW episode, number 242, Christopher Harris is joined by co-hosts Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kyle Fansler to cover a range of topics including: • We discuss 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 abou...

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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8...

In the NEW episode, number 241, Christopher Harris is joined by co-hosts Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kyle Fansler to cover a range of topics including: • 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 • FuboTV agrees a deal to bring more European soccer to streamers • Why we now have more soccer leagues available to you free...

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...

In the NEW episode, number 240, Christopher Harris is joined by co-hosts Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kyle Fansler to cover a range of topics including: • 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 percentage of American soccer fans pre...

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...

In the NEW episode, number 239, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to cover a range of topics including: • The rollercoaster ride of supporting the USMNT • ESPN versus CBS’s coverage of the US Men’s Team • The differences in TV coverage of US Soccer • Our thoughts on the Newcastle United takeover • How DAZN’s coverage of the UEFA Women’s Champions League is going so far • 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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more...

In the NEW episode, number 238, host Kartik Krishnaiyer speaks with economist Dr. Stefan Szymanski (Soccernomics co-author) to discuss several major topics relating to the economics of world soccer, including: • 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 governmen...

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...

In the NEW episode, number 237, host Christopher Harris is joined by co-hosts Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kyle Fansler to cover a range of topics including: • 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 m...

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...

In the NEW episode, number 236, host Christopher Harris plus co-hosts Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kyle Fansler cover a range of topics including: • 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. • Why this Premier League TV deal will be the most important one yet • The importance of timing in when to acquire...

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