World Soccer Talk

We review all of the EPL games from the weekend, as well as discussing whether Bayern Munich is hurting the Bundesliga, what our thoughts are about the different whiparound shows available, latest news on Eredivisie rights, and answering your questions about Champions League, Scottish Premiership, Peter Drury and soccer documentaries in our Listener Mailbag section. Our GDPR privacy policy was upd...

In the latest edition of the World Soccer Talk podcast, host Kyle Fansler talks all things Serie A with an expert on the league. Matteo Bonetti is the lead Serie A analyst for CBS Sports and Paramount+. Plus, he is a frequent co-commentator alongside Dre Cordero for broadcasts of games.  Bonetti, a longtime fan and analyst for Serie A coverage in the United States, previews what should be a wildly...

On the latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, host Kyle Fansler interviews ESPN's Mark Donaldson about the upcoming LaLiga season. Donaldson, one of ESPN's commentators for LaLiga, discusses the top teams in LaLiga. However, he is most fascinated to learn about how one team in particular will fare given a summer of change. Plus, he gives his take on how the relegation battle may look thr...

Kartik and Christopher head back to the future to do a special Premier League review podcast, giving their thoughts on all 10 games from the weekend. Outside of the Premier League, we also discuss Bundesliga’s opening game of the season, what we’re looking forward to the most in 2023 with the Apple MLS media deal, as well as answering your questions about ESPN’s pecking order of soccer coverage. D...

On this edition of the World Soccer Talk podcast, episode 1436, Kyle Fansler chats with Derek Rae. Rae is the lead voice for ESPN’s coverage of the Bundesliga. Plus, he is also the main world feed commentator of the German top flight. As Rae prepares for the latest season of the Bundesliga, he touches on the big losses from German giants Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Even then, can any team...

In this audio interview, ESPN and Bundesliga World Feed commentator Derek Rae discusses his predictions for the latest Bundesliga campaign. Traditionally considered a one-team league, the Bundesliga shapes up for drama, and that starts with a busy opening weekend. ESPN+ holds coverage of the opening game on Friday, August 5, between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer. Then, on Saturday, Derek Rae is on...

We predict the teams finishing from 10th to 1st positions in the Premier League for the 2022/23 season. Included in this is one major club who has fallen from grace. At the same time, that means a team has moved up the pecking order into the top 5 or 6. This is our final episode in our 22/23 Premier League preview series, hosted by Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris. Episode 1435 is hosted...

We predict the teams finishing from 10th to 1st positions in the Premier League for the 2022/23 season. Included in this is one major club who has fallen from grace. At the same time, that means a team has moved up the pecking order into the top 5 or 6. This is our final episode in our Premier League preview series, hosted by Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris. Our GDPR privacy policy was u...

We predict the Premier League teams that will finish 15th through 10th in the 2022/23 season. We also take a closer look at one of the teams promoted from the Championship, which former Premier League champion may struggle this season, and which former Manchester United striker is predicted to shine this year. Episode 1434 is hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer. Listen to the show...

We predict the Premier League teams that will finish 15th through 10th in the 2022/23 season. We also take a closer look at one of the teams promoted from the Championship, which former Premier League champion may struggle this season, and which former Manchester United striker is predicted to shine this year. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more...

We discuss which five teams in the Premier League are most at risk of being relegated in the 2022/23 season. We share our picks as well as discussing what it is about the league that makes it so popular. This is part one of a four-part preview series. Episode 1433 is hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link . Launched in 2006, th...

We discuss which five teams in the Premier League are most at risk of being relegated in the 2022/23 season. We share our picks as well as discussing what it is about the league that makes it so popular. This is part one of a four-part preview series. Episode 1433 is hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer. Listen to the show via the player above or via this link . Launched in 2006, th...

We discuss which five teams in the Premier League are most at risk of being relegated in the 2022/23 season. We share our picks as well as discussing what it is about the league that makes it so popular. This is part one of a four-part preview series. Thanks for listening to episode 1433. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 1432, World Soccer Talk Podcast hosts Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer discuss the most interesting stories in the world of soccer media. This week, on the heels of USL side Sacramento Republic beating another MLS team in the US Open Cup, we debate what the differences are between Major League Soccer and USL. We also share the latest news on the developments of the MLS media ri...

In episode 1432, World Soccer Talk Podcast hosts Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer discuss the most interesting stories in the world of soccer media. This week, on the heels of USL side Sacramento Republic beating another MLS team in the US Open Cup, we debate what the differences are between Major League Soccer and USL. We also share the latest news on the developments of the MLS media ri...

In episode 1432, World Soccer Talk Podcast hosts Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer discuss the most interesting stories in the world of soccer media. This week, on the heels of USL side Sacramento Republic beating another MLS team in the US Open Cup, we debate what the differences are between Major League Soccer and USL. We also share the latest news on the developments of the MLS media ri...

We preview the 2022/23 English Championship ahead of the season opener that begins on Friday, July 29th. In the NEW episode, number 1431, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to continue their preview of the English Championship season, discussing what makes the Football League different and previewing the remaining teams. In this episode, we also share our recommendations on...

We preview the 2022/23 English Championship ahead of the season opener that begins on Friday, July 29th. In the NEW episode, number 1431, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to continue their preview of the English Championship season, discussing what makes the Football League different and previewing the remaining teams. In this episode, we also share our recommendations on...

We continue our preview of the English Championship season, discussing what makes the Football League different and previewing the remaining teams. In this episode, we also share our recommendations on how best to watch and follow the league particularly when there are so many other games that start at the same time as EFL games. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.c...

We preview the 2022/23 English Championship ahead of the season opener that begins on Friday, July 29th. In the NEW episode, number 1430, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to analyze the teams fighting to get promoted to the Premier League. Plus we discuss the latest news about the availability of the league on US TV and streaming. In this first of a two part episode, we b...

We preview the 2022/23 English Championship ahead of the season opener that begins on Friday, July 29th. In the NEW episode, number 1430, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to analyze the teams fighting to get promoted to the Premier League. Plus we discuss the latest news about the availability of the league on US TV and streaming. In this first of a two part episode, we b...

We preview the English Championship 22/23 season that kicks off on Friday, July 29. Chris and Kartik analyze the teams fighting to get promoted to the Premier League. Plus we discuss the latest news about the availability of the league on US TV and streaming. In this first of a two part episode, we begin previewing all 24 teams for what is the sixth soccer richest league in the world. We also disc...

In the NEW episode, number 1429, Kyle Fansler is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer. In this episode, we discuss the significance of summer friendlies for both MLS and European clubs, ESPN’s continued coverage of the UEFA Women’s European Championship, a quietly interesting merger for streaming soccer, how many people in the United States have cut the cord, what it would mean to have Celtic and...

In the NEW episode, number 1429, Kyle Fansler is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer. In this episode, we discuss the significance of summer friendlies for both MLS and European clubs, ESPN’s continued coverage of the UEFA Women’s European Championship, a quietly interesting merger for streaming soccer, how many people in the United States have cut the cord, what it would mean to have Celtic and...

In this episode, we discuss the significance of summer friendlies for both MLS and European clubs, ESPN's continued coverage of the UEFA Women's European Championship, a quietly interesting merger for streaming soccer, how many people in the United States have cut the cord, what it would mean to have Celtic and Rangers join the Premier League like American college sports, and much more. Our GDPR p...