World Soccer Talk

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss the US broadcasters in talks to acquire the rights to the UEFA Champions League, our thoughts on the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 competition so far, the challenges of watching women's soccer at the international level, which broadcaster has elevated its coverage to become the number one soccer broadcaster in the United States, answering your questions about the MLS-Apple TV deal, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former USWNT goalkeeper Briana Scurry is our guest this week on this special episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast. She's joined by director Anthony J. Cortese, who created the Paramount+ documentary entitled The Only, which debuts July 12. In our Briana Scurry interview, hosted by World Soccer Talk content editor Kyle Fansler, she shares her heartwarming story of a girl from Minneapolis who climbed many obstacles to win World Cup and Olympics gold medals.Briana Scurry shares insight into several major topics, including:1) How her life would have been different if China had won the 1999 Women's World Cup,2) Her challenges with depression, and how her partner turned helped her in an important chapter of her life,3) What happened after winning the 1999 Women's World Cup on The Late Show with David Letterman,4) How writing her book and telling her story has been therapeutic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss ESPN’s coverage of Women’s Euro 2022, news about Amazon getting Champions League rights, which US broadcaster is interested in getting the rights to the 2030 World Cup and a discussion about how USL is moving in on MLS’s turf. Plus we also have questions from you, the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode, soccer commentator John Roder joins us to share his insight into commentating. We discuss the art of commentary as well as other topics including Gareth Bale heading to MLS, USL TV ratings, FOX Sports hiring a new commentator for World Cup 2022, as well as news about beIN SPORTS renewing a soccer rights deal. Plus letters from you, the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re focusing on answering all of your questions about the new MLS-Apple media rights deal. We also discuss Premier League Supporters Clubs in the United States, USL TV ratings, World Cup 2026 host cities and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss the relief of MLS finalizing its new media rights deal (well, almost), what the new MLS media deal means for soccer fans and the league, why Major League Soccer announced the deal now, and what it tells us, our thoughts and insight about the 16 cities named to host the 2026 World Cup, Peacock is ready to spring a new surprise, which is a warning to fans of Premier League clubs, whether Arlo White is employable by future broadcasters in the US, does Concacaf deserve more credit compared to UEFA and CONMEBOL, England’s woes under head coach Gareth Southgate, and we answer the questions from you, the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the Arlo White controversy about his move from NBC to golf, soccer fans angry about new UEFA Nations League deal, upcoming TV coverage of the World Cup playoffs, our thoughts on who will advance from World Cup Group B, is there any hope for FOX Sports' coverage of soccer. And we answer the questions from you, the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Featuring special guest Felipe Cárdenas from The Athletic, we discuss our thoughts about Peter Drury replacing Arlo White, what Univision is looking for in the new MLS media rights deal, how CBS Sports scored more viewers than Univision for the Champions League Final, a discussion of whether CBS is pushing NBC Sports and other competitors to improve their soccer coverage, and the difference between Spanish-language and English-language soccer commentators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss our thoughts about the Champions League & Championship playoff finals, why US sports networks need to invest more in on-site reporters, how the incompetence of UEFA and French police was uncovered by power of social media, where MLS goes from here after Apple TV+ pulls out, what it means to have Nottingham Forest back in the Premier League, why US soccer reporters need to do to a better job of educating readers about soccer culture, do more clubs go out of business overseas than the US? And we answer the questions from you, the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss what pitch invasions mean to soccer fans and why we don't see them in MLS, the Nottingham Forest story, and what the club means to us, why MLS is arguably at its least meaningful point in its history, the uncomfortable truth about promotion/relegation that silences critics, an incredible week of soccer from Europe and South America, the impossible dream for Leeds United this weekend, our hopes for Clint Dempsey's analysis after he joins FOX Sports' World Cup coverage, and we answer the questions from you, the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss how the UEFA Champions League is morphing into the Super League, US Open Cup takes a giant leap forward thanks to ESPN+'s Goalcast, Jesse Marsch’s situation at Leeds United, FOX Soccer hates streaming, EA Sports and FIFA split up and get a nasty divorce, and we answer the questions from you, the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this pod, we examine what impact Seattle may have on the MLS media rights deal, the upcoming European Cup titles, the prospect of who may play the Sounders in the Club World Cup. And we answer the questions from you, the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss how soccer audiences have become more tribal and splintered, why MLS Commissioner Don Garber may have been right after all, is soccer a minority sport in the United States? Is there a sport in the U.S. that has a viewership that is more fractured than soccer? Some of the changes that may be coming to soccer Twitter, why it's important to MLS for Seattle to beat Pumas, our recommended games to watch this weekend, and your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the NEW episode, number 1415, Kartik Krishnaiyer interviews Clive Tyldesley, one of the most recognizable English-language soccer commentators.Tyldesley, whom many Americans recognize from the Champions League, Premier League or even the FIFA video game series, has been calling games for more than 30 years. He and Kartik Krishnaiyer discuss various topics in this episode.• This season's UEFA Champions League and the semifinals.• Some of Tyldesley's most famous and recognizable calls.• Calling Euro 96 and Euro 2016 from an English perspective.• The FIFA video game series and match commentary.• COVID-19's impact on commentating major games.• Tyldesley's upcoming games that he is on the call for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss why the Premier League appears to be unstoppable, whether Peacock TV will acquire any more soccer rights, storylines for each of the 20 clubs in the Premier League, our thoughts on this week's US Open Cup games on ESPN+, what the differences are in playing levels between MLS and USL, the local broadcast issues that MLS have to deal with, our recommended games to watch this weekend. And your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the NEW episode, number 1413, Kyle Fansler is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss Jesse Marsch.Jesse Marsch arrived at Leeds United with the club entrenched in a relegation battle. After two defeats in his first two games, Marsch delivered 10 points over Leeds's last four games. While not quite safe from the drop, the Elland Road club at least has reason for optimism.Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kyle Fansler address several topics about Leeds's survival chances.• The challenges of replacing a fan favorite manager• Jesse Marsch's style versus that of his predecessor• Why did Leeds hire a manager fired by RB Leipzig earlier in the season• Taking on the criticisms of American soccer coaches in England• How the last stretch of games shapes up for Leeds and its survival chances• And much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode, we discuss how MLS faces a big decision between short term money or long term growth, the question facing leagues about the future of broadcasting, what benefits there are for Apple TV+ in a soccer streaming deal, what FIFA+ offers soccer fans, why this Premier League season has been one of the best ever, our recommended games to watch this weekend and your questions and feedback in the listener mailbag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

World Soccer Talk is excited to share our exclusive interview with Telemundo Deportes President Ray Warren. During the discussion, Warren discusses what Telemundo will offer soccer fans for the 2022 World Cup. For example, among the deliverables that Telemundo Deportes promises for World Cup 2022, they include:• Commentators calling every game live from within the stadium• An increase in the number of pundits including more former players and referees, and more women, • 56 games live on Telemundo with no conflicts with other sports (unlike FOX Sports), • 8 games on Universo (in the Group Stage when there are simultaneous kickoffs), and• 1 hour post-game show every day after the 2-4PM ET match ends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the speculation in sports media that FOX Sports may be for sale, who would be the best fit to acquire the rights from FOX Sports, what soccer properties FOX Soccer has that are most valuable, why MLS's reluctance to make changes is biting them, the lure of a relegation battle over the Champions League, and your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss our reaction to the FIFA World Cup Draw, first impressions of the Groups in the 2022 World Cup, an interview with Telemundo's Andrés Cantor to get his reaction to the draw, insight from Cantor about his experiences traveling in and around Qatar. And your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Kartik Krishnaiyer sits down with ESPN's Seb Salazar to discuss his career and his work in the soccer media world.Salazar is the host of ESPN's studio show Futbol Americas. It focuses on soccer in North America, whether that be international soccer and CONCACAF. Or it could be club soccer with Liga MX, MLS and the NWSL.The show caters to fans that do not want to solely focus on European soccer, which is the traditional trend for the sport on this side of the Atlantic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss whether MLS can find a way to hit their $300 million per year target for media rights?, HBO Max makes a big move, politicians are considering a big change that will impact European soccer, and your feedback about MLS TV ratings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the NEW episode, number 1406, Kyle Fansler discusses ESPN+'s big weekend. Plus, Kartik Krishnaiyer interviews a pair of ESPN's talent ahead of El Clasico and FA Cup Quarterfinals.Kartik Krishnaiyer interviews Alexis Nunes, who is part of the on-site crew for ESPN+'s coverage of the biggest game in Spain. Later, we hear a conversation between Krishnaiyer and Kay Murray, one of the studio hosts for ESPN FC. Murray will be on the coverage of the FA Cup Quarterfinals this weekend. Plus, we answer your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Donaldson has one of the more recognizable voices for ESPN's soccer coverage. Of course, the Scottish heritage is hard to miss while Donaldson calls games.In this interview between Donaldson and World Soccer Talk's Kyle Fansler, the duo discuss a variety of topics regarding Mark's career in the soccer, and overall sports, landscape:Breaking through into the commentator world.Attachment to Hearts of Midlothian, his hometown club.Venturing out into other sports, including baseball.Showing off a handful of kits and jerseys collected over the years.His friendship and book contributions for Paul Mariner.Writing books documenting soccer stories.And much more.Mark Donaldson is heard on ESPN's broadcasts of Bundesliga and LaLiga in addition to any tennis coverage. He also features in ESPN studio shows for soccer and baseball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss what the chaos at Chelsea FC means for the club, players and fans, our power rankings of the top four soccer TV channels in the US (choosing from NBC, ESPN, CBS and FOX), ESPN Futbol Americas' unfiltered coverage of the hooliganism issue in Liga MX, where does Major League Soccer stand on its relationship with Liga MX, why MLS TV viewership continues to struggle in the United States, the reaction from the soccer leagues to the war in Ukraine, and your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We interview Emmy Award winning producer Pete Radovich Jr, the man behind CBS's successful coverage of the UEFA Champions League, Serie A and Concacaf competitions. We discuss how a childhood growing up in a Croatian family made him a soccer fan, the formula behind the success of CBS's UEFA Champions League coverage, how a friend's recommendation changed his life, his family connection to the NASL and the Washington Diplomats, how Paramount+ allows him to provide soccer coverage that goes beyond television, news about long-form soccer documentaries coming to CBS Sports in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the story behind the story when it comes to this week’s landmark US Soccer deal with Turner Sports, more free soccer is coming to Spanish-language viewers, the NFL is making a big change to help FOX’s World Cup, you - the listeners - share your secrets about improving the ESPN+ experience, our thoughts on why MLS has not taken a stand against Russia, and your questions in the Listener Mailbag segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On March 1, WarnerMedia and US Soccer announced an agreement that sees USMNT, USWNT and US Open Cup games go through WarnerMedia's sports division, Turner Sports. This means that TNT and TBS will have the rights to a number of games, with streaming options also showing potential for the provider.In this podcast, World Soccer Talk's Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris break down the deal and what it could mean going forward. Many people may hear Turner Sports and think back to the UEFA Champions League coverage from a couple years ago. However, there is reason for optimism.There is also a video version of this podcast available on the World Soccer Talk YouTube channel. Use this link to get there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our 1,400th episode, we discuss the Premier League title race and the clubs scrambling to avoid relegation, the evolution of soccer podcasts, where Copa Libertadores rights are likely to go, whether the elimination of the away goal rule makes games more or less exciting, how the Weston McKennie injury is going to make FOX Sports concerned, and why we’re relieved that the Winter Olympics is over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A stand-up comedian, Christian Polanco is not your run-of-the-mill member of the soccer media landscape. In fact, he hardly considers himself a part of that group at all. However, Polanco and co-host Alexis Guerreros take the complexity of the beautiful game and make it into comedy.Polanco discusses all kinds of things about how his time as a comedian opened doors into the soccer world:The role of the FIFA video games in developing his fandom.Finding a Premier League side to support.Starting out as a comedian.Bridging the gap between comedy and sports.The role of NYCFC in his career development.Asking Patrick Vieira a bold question.Going to Germany to play soccer.Also, much more.Polanco also talks about the Cooligans Podcast and how fuboTV allowed the program to go to new heights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss 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 know about Vix and Vix+, our thoughts on Craig Burley's argument that the Premier League is more important than the Club World Cup, the intricacies of Peacock, Paramount+, ESPN+ and Hulu, plus Arlo White, The 2 Robbies and Tim Howard's vanishing act during Premier League coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Warnock only retired from his playing career in 2018. Usually, players take some time off to travel, spend time with loved ones. However, Stephen Warnock jumped on an opportunity to get behind the scenes. In this interview, the freelance commentator who frequently works Premier League games discusses that transition and how it rapidly unfolded. Warnock goes into further detail on a number of ideas and topics related to both his playing days and time as a co-commentator. His career path as a player making stops at major clubsLiverpool FC TV and his first exposure to sports mediaBaby steps in growing his commentary résumé.The biggest games he has had the honor of callingHow one specific growing market is where he wants to end up in the long runThe benefits of being a former player and commentatingAnd much moreWarnock may be new to the scene, but he is a mainstay among the voices for Premier League broadcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 depth in their co-commentator slot, is MLS at a disadvantage where soccer fans feel they can't 'burn the candle' at both ends, our recommended matches to watch this weekend, who could be in the running for the rights to the UEFA Champions League after CBS' deal ends, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noted for famous books such as We Ate All the Pies and Can we have out football back?, John Nicholson is one of the top soccer writers.With his extended-form non-fiction work, Nicholson dives into topics regarding how the game has changed over time. More often than not, developments to the game take away from the historic and respected nature that fans across the globe fell in love with. Nicholson dives into those two books and what they mean to him, as well as a variety of other topics:How he got into the writing industrySupporting Middlesbrough and some of his favorite memoriesOrganizing and releasing T-shirts for saleExpanding on his passion for Rock 'n' Roll with Rock Candy MagazineHis writing with Football 365 and his knowledge of the beautiful gameApplying his trade to fiction works, not just non-fiction soccer writing.John Nicholson's books are best-selling works and are still available. You can also follow his work at his Twitter (@JohnnyTheNic) and for Football 365.A video version of this interview is available on the World Soccer Talk YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 can beIN SPORTS do better with their AFCON coverage? Finally, we share our recommendations of what to watch this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 retirement in 1991.On the bright side, his playing career opened the door into the broadcast injury. With his experience playing in and winning some of England and Europe's biggest competitions, his knowledge of the game is extensive.In this episode, Beglin discusses a variety of topics.How injuries actually brought new opportunities off the pitchPlaying on some of Liverpool's most dominant sidesRepresenting Ireland internationallyDealing with criticism from listeners and watchersThe experience of calling World Cup gamesMoving from Ireland to England as a teenager in the 1980sThe current international and club scene in EuropeThe most common places to hear Jim Beglin's voice on calls is through the Premier League world feed or Paramount+'s Champions League coverage. In the United States, Beglin is usually part of the duo calling the biggest EPL games. Therefore, NBC often uses its own in-house commentary team to call those games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 says about the club’s owner is on a completely different wavelength than the club’s fanbase. Whether you’re a supporter of Everton or not, it’s something that most fans can relate to. Club owners make business decisions that are often mistake prone. But what happens when those irresponsible decisions take your club close to relegation?In the podcast, a central figure of conversation is Kia Joorabchian, the businessman who brokered irresponsible deals with clubs all around England including Arsenal, Manchester City, QPR and West Ham United, among others.With the season already half over, we ask what the expectations are from Everton supporters, and what can be learned. And where Everton may go from here based on the current decline.Also discussed is the role of supporters groups and how vital it is that fans have a voice within the clubs. The controversy at the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns is covered, and how the role of fans and clubs differs between the United States and England.The guests also discuss the effectiveness of fan protests, and whether they work to get the point across. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Rae talks about his language background. Many people recognize the commentator for his attention to detail in regards to pronunciation of teams and players, like Bruno Fernandes and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.Some of the other topics discussed include:• His thoughts on pronouncing player names• The advantages of being a freelance commentator• How a background in language helped him in his broadcast career• His memories of calling Champions League games on ESPN• What it was like calling the greatest Champions League final ever• Which World Cup has been the most memorable for him out of all of them since 1990• His thoughts on the biennial World Cup• Commentating the mother of all club derbies in the world Rae is a freelance commentator, meaning he covers an array of events. He frequently can be heard on Bundesliga broadcasts, ESPN's LaLiga coverage and as the voice of the FIFA video game series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Mailbag segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Insigne can help the US Men's National Team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Klopp achieved their statuses as some of the game's greatest coaches.Also, the pair talk about coaching philosophies at different levels. This includes clubs constantly in relegation battles and organizations like Red Bull, which seeks to cut down on certain growing pains by using similar styles at multiple clubs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Listener Mailbag segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.