World Soccer Talk

In the NEW episode, number 235, hosts Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer plus special guest Kyle Fansler cover a range of topics including: • 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 do...

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

In the NEW episode, number 234, Christopher Harris, Kartik Krishnaiyer and guest co-host Kyle Fansler cover a range of topics including: • 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, • Could Paramount+ and Peacock con...

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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updat...

In the NEW episode, number 233, Christopher Harris, Kartik Krishnaiyer and guest co-host Kyle Fansler cover a range of topics including: • 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 your feed...

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

In the NEW episode, number 232, Christopher Harris and guest co-host Chris Wittyngham cover a range of topics including: • FOX announces launch of sports streaming service • The slow burn of La Liga on ESPN+ • Our thoughts about CBS’s coverage of Serie A after week 1 • What it’s like commentating alongside Ray Hudson • MLS TV ratings get a boost • And your feedback in the Listener Mailbag segment....

In this episode, FOX announces launch of sports streaming service, the slow burn of La Liga on ESPN+, our thoughts about CBS’s coverage of Serie A after week 1, what it’s like commentating alongside Ray Hudson, MLS TV ratings get a boost and much more plus our listener mailbag section. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the NEW episode, number 231, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including: • NBC’s EPL coverage faces fierce competition from ESPN+ • CBS announces more details about their Serie A coverage • Our thoughts on ESPN’s first week of LaLiga coverage • Which league got off to a big start with TV ratings • How our soccer-viewing habits are changing • Our thoughts...

In this episode, we discuss NBC's EPL coverage faces fierce competition from ESPN+, CBS announces more details about their Serie A coverage, our thoughts on ESPN’s first week of LaLiga coverage, which league gets off to a big start with TV ratings, how our soccer-viewing habits are changing, our thoughts on whether ESPN will try to renew MLS rights or not, and much more in a packed episode with pl...

In the NEW episode, number 230, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including: • Dealing with the shockwave of Messi to PSG and what it means for ESPN and beIN SPORTS • We give you all of the news about the exciting return of the European leagues • Latest news about CBS and ESPN’s big plans for Serie A & LaLiga • Why the pendulum of transfer signings has s...

In this episode, we discuss what Messi to PSG means for ESPN and beIN SPORTS, we give you all of the news about the exciting return of the European leagues, latest news about CBS and ESPN’s big plans for Serie A & LaLiga, why the pendulum of transfer signings has swung to the Premier League as well as TV coverage plans from NBC/Premier League as well as ESPN/Bundesliga, and more. Our GDPR priv...

In the NEW episode, number 229, Christopher Harris and guest co-host Kay Murray from ESPN cover a range of topics including: • What the Messi transfer saga means for the soccer TV networks • Big changes at beIN SPORTS as their lead analyst Ray Hudson leaves • ESPN announces star analysts for LaLiga coverage • We have an exclusive with one of the hosts of ESPN’s LaLiga coverage Listen to the show v...

In this episode, we discuss what the Messi transfer saga means for the soccer TV networks, big changes at beIN SPORTS as lead analyst Ray Hudson leaves, ESPN announces star analysts for LaLiga coverage, we reveal who one of the hosts will be for ESPN's LaLiga coverage, and what's happening with the rights to the Dutch Eredivisie league. Plus all of your questions and comments in our Listener Mailb...

In the NEW episode, number 228, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including: • ESPN tasked with growing LaLiga in United States – can they do it? With the broadcaster having spent 1.4 billion dollars on the rights to the Spanish league until 2029, ESPN has made a major investment in trying to grow LaLiga. Yes, Barcelona and Real Madrid are already household...

In this episode, we discuss ESPN tasked with growing LaLiga in United States - can they do it?, why ESPN’s focus on LaLiga will open up opportunities for CBS to acquire more rights, Scottish Premiership rights are on the move again, our experiences watching the Olympics and the Gold Cup, as well as your feedback in the Listener Mailbag section. Vamos! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August...

In the NEW episode, number 227, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including: • ESPN & Univision break records with ratings for Euro 2020 • Our thoughts on FOX’s Copa America coverage • Gauging the level of interest in the Summer Olympics • Why there’s so much like and dislike for ESPN’s Taylor Twellman • And your feedback in the Listener Mailbag segment...

In the latest episode, we discuss ESPN & Univision break records with ratings for Euro 2020, our thoughts on FOX’s Copa America coverage, gauging the level of interest in the Summer Olympics, why there's so much like and dislike for ESPN's Taylor Twellman, and your feedback in the Listener Mailbag segment Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more i...

Danny Higginbotham and Kartik Krishnaiyer discuss the tactical trends they gleaned from Euro 2020 including the popularity of 3-5-2 formations, the rise of ball-playing center halves, the resurgence of the deep-lying playmaker, number 9’s dropping deeper, why there were so few goals scored from set pieces as well as the key partnerships between strikers and wide players and why that’s hard for tea...

Danny Higginbotham and Kartik Krishnaiyer discuss the tactical trends they gleaned from Euro 2020 including the popularity of 3-5-2 formations, the rise of ball-playing center halves, the resurgence of the deep-lying playmaker, number 9's dropping deeper, why there were so few goals scored from set pieces as well as the key partnerships between strikers and wide players and why that's hard for tea...

In our Ian Darke interview, World Soccer Talk’s Kartik Krishnaiyer chats with the legendary commentator to discuss his role at UEFA Euro 2020 as well as his career in the sport. Some of the topics discussed include: • What it was like adapting from his role as a radio commentator to a TV commentator • Whether his commentary changes based on whether he’s announcing for the world feed, US audience o...

Ian Darke chats with us to discuss that Landon Donovan goal call from the 2010 World Cup, the Aguero goal-call from 2012, challenges of commentating Euro 2020 games, differences in announcing for world feed vs. US audience, what an England victory at Euro 2020 would mean for his country, and much more. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more informat...

In an exclusive interview, World Soccer Talk’s Kartik Krishnaiyer chats with ESPN soccer producer Amy Rosenfeld to discuss the broadcaster’s coverage of UEFA Euro 2020. Some of the topics discussed include: • The possibility of sending US-based talent to Europe to report on the latter stages of Euro 2020 • What Euro 2020 could have looked like for ESPN if COVID hadn’t happened • How hosting the Eu...

We discuss with ESPN the possibility of sending US-based talent to Europe to report on the latter stages of Euro 2020, what Euro 2020 could have looked like for ESPN if COVID hadn’t happened, how hosting the Euro 2020 coverage in Bristol CT presented several challenges, why European-based talent are interested in working in the United States, how Rece Davis has adapted to stepping into the shoes o...

In the NEW episode, number 226, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including: • First impressions of ESPN’s Euro 2020 coverage • How ESPN handled the Christian Eriksen emergency • Observations about FOX’s Copa America broadcasts • And your feedback in the Listener Mailbag segment. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link . Launched in 2006, th...