In the NEW episode, number 1398, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • Why streaming is in Copa Libertadores’ future beginning in 2023 • When the rights end with beIN SPORTS and what the future looks like for the broadcaster • Televisa Univision joins the streaming wars • What soccer fans need to […]

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Copa Libertadores coming to streaming in 2023

In the NEW episode, number 1397, Kyle Fansler chats with freelance commentator Stephen Warnock about his career. While he is officially a freelance commentator, Stephen Warnock is a common voice heard on the Premier League world feed. Remarkably, he only retired from his playing career in 2018. This quick turnaround from player into commentator is […]

Stephen Warnock: Transitioning from playing to co-commentating

In the NEW episode, number 1396, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: We discuss the improvements being made to Peacock, why we believe Alexi Lalas’ goes over-the-top at times with his analysis, the clunkiness of not having NBCSN available for Premier League games, does ESPN have a lack of […]

Future of Champions League rights in the U.S.

In the NEW episode, number 1395, Kyle Fansler revisits a chat with writer John Nicholson as part of the ‘Show ‘n’ Tell’ series from World Soccer Talk. John Nicholson is a critically acclaimed author, notable for his books We ate all the pies and Can we have our football back?, among others. However, this is just the tip of […]

John Nicholson interview: Inside the mind of a writer

In the NEW episode, number 1394, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: We discuss our thoughts on the differences between ESPN, CBS and FOX’s coverage of Team USA, why fans of Premier League teams will experience big changes this February, who has the best Transfer Deadline Day coverage, and […]

Why Peacock is more of a must for Premier League viewers

In the NEW episode, number 1393, 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 […]

Jim Beglin interview: How he became a co-commentator

In the NEW episode, number 1392, 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 […]

MISSING: Critical USMNT studio analyst: World Soccer Talk Pod

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 […]

‘The worst run club in the Premier League’

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 […]

Derek Rae interview: The art of being a soccer commentator

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 […]

How much (do) we need the middle men who broadcast soccer

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 […]

US is sitting on a goldmine of soccer talent

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 […]

Soccer TV and streaming news never stops: Podcast

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 […]

January Transfer Window discussion with Transfermarkt

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 […]

NBCSN to USA Network changes for Premier League

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, […]

Coaching philosophies discussion with Keith Costigan

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