World Soccer Talk

We discuss Paramount+ adds more soccer streaming rights, Clint Dempsey is coming to US TV, why the next MLS TV deal just got a lot more interesting, we have news about ESPN’s Euro 2020 coverage, Telemundo prepares for the Summer Olympics, what the future holds for beIN SPORTS post LaLiga, and much more in episode 224. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss who will acquire the next Premier League rights deal, the giant merger that could benefit soccer leagues and fans, our thoughts on ESPN’s FA Cup Final coverage, ESPN reveals their commentators for Euro 2020, fans return to matches in England - our reaction, NBC announces commentators for Olympics, and your feedback in the Listener Mailbag segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We dive into all the news about LaLiga coming to ESPN, details about the Championship playoffs, MLS gets a boost from a big TV ratings weekend, our heads-up about the final day of the Premier League season, plus what the ESPN/LaLiga deal means for CBS and NBC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode, we discuss NBC upsetting soccer fans with their coverage of the Old Trafford fiasco, latest news about acquisitions of Euro 2020 and Copa America rights, fuboTV shares initial details about World Cup qualifiers plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we share your thoughts and opinions about the attempted Americanization of European soccer. why MLS journalists have largely been silent about The Super League, what NBC missing out on NHL rights means for the Premier League and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything that we dislike about the way American traditional sports is structured was encapsulated in The Super League. No sporting merit. No promotion/relegation. No authenticity. We analyze why the Super League was rejected, the deciding factors in forcing change and the impact on fans in the United States, in this episode 219. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss news about the next MLS TV rights deal, fuboTV marks a huge development for soccer streaming services, FIFA planning major club tournament in USA, what the Univision/Televisa merger means for soccer fans, first impressions of NWSL’s 2021 coverage, and more in episode 218. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our new episode, we discuss why Jamie Carragher is the hottest soccer analyst on TV right now, our insight about NWSL’s TV coverage plans this season, news about Paramount+'s ambitious streaming goals, as well as the highs and lows of this week's UEFA Champions League and more on episode 217. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, how Hulu has just advanced to the next level for soccer fans, our thoughts about the state of the US national team, the enticing world of soccer stickers, trading cards and NFT, plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section, in episode 216. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the episode, we have news about which league got its highest-rated-ever game on US TV, what the CBS Serie A deal means for ESPN+ and Peacock, latest news on where you can watch Copa America this summer, will ESPN+ now go for Premier League after losing Serie A? and much more in episode 215. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the episode, why are there so few good American soccer analysts on TV, our thoughts about so many English voices still playing such a big part in soccer coverage in America, latest developments with Serie A TV deal, first impressions of Paramount+ and Der Klassiker coverage on ABC, what ESPN’s NHL deal means for the soccer streaming wars, and more in episode 214. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss who will win out between ESPN+, Paramount+ and Peacock TV, can the Bundesliga score a home run on ABC this weekend? All the ins and outs of Paramount+, which streaming service is looking to acquire sports rights, and more in episode 213. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode, Paramount+ gobbles up more soccer rights, our review of the new Pele documentary from Netflix, NBC finally pays attention to Leicester this season, find out how to win a $100 gift certificate to World Soccer Shop, plus more in episode 212. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do soccer fans and leagues love ESPN+? Plus news on a big change at NBC that gives them an advantage with Premier League rights, Belgium football is back in the United States, and ESPN+ scores again with a fantastic short film. All this and more in episode 211. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss why 2021 will be the year of soccer streaming wars, details on Serie B and Serie C available again in the U.S., what ESPN+ has in store for 2021, why Taylor Twellman gets under my skin plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section of episode 210. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the impact of a potential MLS lockout on TV, CBS & ESPN bidding for U.S. rights to Serie A, Americans heading to Europe in droves, news about ESPN+ adding a new soccer documentary, Premier League matches in 4K, and more in episode 209. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We debate who the next Premier League rights will go to, could LaLiga be heading to ESPN, NBC confirms the pending shutdown of NBCSN. Plus we have letters from you the listeners in our Mailbag Section. All this and more in episode 208. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We rank the best soccer networks on US TV from best to worst Paramount+ gets a launch date for Champions League fans, our thoughts on Sirius XM FC’s soccer coverage, step by step instructions on how to get ESPN’s Multicast working, and more in episode 207. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the new episode, we debate which is better -- seeing games in person or on TV, Peacock makes U-turn and adds a feature back for soccer fans, we discuss the magic of the FA Cup, Univision gets into the streaming business, and much more in episode 206. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss first impressions of Apple TV device in 4K, why Apple TV is a dream come true for ESPN+ subscribers, major streaming service announces price increase, latest update about talksport’s Premier League radio commentaries, and more in episode 205. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look back at 2020 memorable moments, as well as what to look out for in 2021, Peacock announces news about popularity of the Premier League games, news about a brand-new soccer TV schedules app, talkSport pulls the plug on EPL radio broadcasts, the peculiar dislike among some people about Sam Allardyce plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss news about the possible final days of our favorite soccer TV channel, Peacock tightens the grip on Premier League fans once again, we debate how the MLS Cup Final TV ratings did, how streaming numbers are going through the roof, perceived London bias against managers David Moyes and Sam Allardyce, and more in episode 203. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Man United pundits getting called out for being too close to Solskjaer, Bundesliga goes dark on embarrassing day for ESPN+, joyous return of football supporters return to stadiums in England, latest news from Disney+ and CBS All Access for soccer fans, predictions of the TV ratings for the MLS Cup Final plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the story of Sean Connery watching soccer on satellite TV, NBC embracing Jose’s Ugly Game, UEFA inches closer to Champions League changes, exciting news about our very first WST merchandise launch, how whiparound shows change our viewing habits and more in episode 201. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We say goodbye to Diego Maradona, CBS opens up to share more about their studio coverage for the Champions League, what’s the point of MLS Playoffs, the inconsistencies of NBC's Premier League coverage plus letters from you, the listeners, in episode 200. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have our preview of this weekend’s must-watch games, our thoughts about Netflix’s Wrexham documentary, news about another price rise from a streaming service, what we love about Ata Football’s coverage of women’s soccer, and more in episode 199. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

USA returns to action: Hype vs. reality; Champions League TV ratings, NBCSN scales back on Premier League coverage, European Super League pros/cons, joy for Scotland, thoughts on ESPN's Der Klassiker coverage, and FS1 returns to USMNT TV coverage, in episode 198. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our exclusive interview with Esmeralda Negron, we discuss how ATA Football is bringing women's soccer games to US TV and streaming, how their industry experience was able to help make sign deals with top European soccer leagues, the ways in which they're trying to bring more games to US TV and streaming, as well as discussing Esmeralda's impressive playing and coaching career. Learn more at atafootball.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about Team USA finally returning to US TV, how VAR has had bigger changes that anyone could have imagined, our favorite matches of the week, how sports betting is creeping into soccer, and more in episode 197. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our favorite matches from this past week, T-Mobile announces a cost-cutting streaming service, untangling Peacock’s peculiarities, full steam ahead for streaming as cable companies admit defeat, our tribute to Daryl Grove plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section in episode 196. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our thoughts on CBS’s return to the Champions League, which is better - The Golazo Show or Zona Futbol, what we think of the European Premier League concept, Scottish football is finally back, MLS may be changing their season calendar after all, and more in episode 195. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CBS makes big news with a massive change to Champions League coverage, our thoughts on the Premier League’s Big Picture proposal, details about more PPV coming to soccer games, find out more about your chance to win a Wolfsburg shirt, our opinions about CONMEBOL’s World Cup qualifiers, and more in episode 194. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our thoughts about NBC’s inconsistent TV coverage, why USA fans should be concerned about CONCACAF games on pay-per-view, how the Premier League has surprisingly underperformed in the UK, good news for fans of Ted Lasso TV series plus more in episode 193. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every week, the World Soccer Talk Podcast dives into the world of soccer broadcasting with advice and news about where to watch your favorite soccer games on TV, online and apps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Answering your questions about all of the streaming options, big news about upcoming CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, latest update about Scottish Premiership rights, Lazio and Inter TV have arrived in the US, more details about the NISA final on US streaming, and more in episode 192. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Peacock levels the playing field of Premier League popularity, our opinions about opening weekend of Bundesliga coverage, where to go to get top-level Premier League analysis, Roku responds to demands by adding Peacock to streaming devices, and more in episode 191. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Premier League breaks a record on US TV, we reveal which long-time commentator is leaving ESPN, Copa Libertadores returns to US television and springs a surprise, ESPN announces plans for brand-new Bundesliga season, and more in episode 190. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We tell you everything you need to know about Peacock TV, we reveal a massive announcement from World Soccer Talk, our thoughts on ABC’s coverage of the UEFA Nations League, and why Leeds United are the team to watch this season. All in episode 189. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How European soccer is taking over soccer in the USA, soccer fans in US celebrate the return of the Scottish league, more NWSL games are coming to CBS, is Tottenham’s new documentary ALL or NOTHING? Plus much more on episode 188. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why college football’s loss could be soccer’s gain, how the Premier League is caught in the middle of a tech vs. media giant war, Bleacher Report is back again for soccer rights, we debate if MLS should try to appeal to soccer fans or American sports fans, and who needs Messi more to boost their TV ratings. Episode 187. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ESPN releases more details about their Bundesliga coverage, how Bleacher Report is a sure-bet to get MLS TV rights, we reveal which Premier League analyst is leaving NBC Sports, CBS All Access is getting a new name, and we have a new clue, and more. Episode 186. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special-edition features an interview with Pete Radovich, CBS Sports' Coordinating Producer of UEFA. During the interview, Radovich discusses:• Whether the London studio will be part of CBS's future studio coverage,• How they were able to hire so many big names,• What it means for Drury and Tyldesley to be calling games,• How his experience as a soccer fan meant a bigger push for Europa League coverage,• What some of the future plans are for Champions League coverage next season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why we believe CBS will force NBC & ESPN to have to raise their game, how the MLS Final did in the TV ratings, what we make of CBS going into the 2nd week of coverage, the latest news about Scottish, Portuguese and Belgian rights, news about Ted Lasso coming to TV. All this and more in episode 184. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first impressions of CBS’ UEFA coverage, the innovations we love from the MLS Is Back tournament, Nicolas Anelka comes to Netflix, Brazilian league returns to the United States and more on episode 183. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CBS scores a home run with NWSL, how MLS TV ratings did in the Knockout Stage, our take on CBS’s Champions League schedule, latest update from the Scottish Premiership, what we thought of the Premier League's Championship Sunday and more. Episode 182. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 181, we dive into the wacky world of the English Championship final day, what MLS TV ratings tell us about soccer in the U.S., news about the future of the Scottish Premiership on US TV, Liga MX makes its return this weekend, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 180, we discuss why the best soccer leagues are not the most popular, what MLS Is Back TV ratings tell us about soccer on US TV, how Peacock did on its first major day of Prem coverage, and why CBS Sports are heading in the right direction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 179, we share our first impressions of MLS Is Back on ESPN, news about Peacock going all in on the Premier League, and CBS gobbling up the Champions League rights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 178, we discuss price changes to soccer streaming services, NBC’s coverage of Liverpool winning the Premier League title, our thoughts about CBS’s first weekend of soccer TV coverage, news about Mexico’s new cup competition that starts this weekend and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 177, we discuss Turner quitting the Champions League, FOX laying off soccer producers in cost-cutting measures, MLS tournament to play during Florida’s rising COVID numbers, first impressions of NBC’s new Peacock streaming service and beIN SPORTS blacking out Serie A broadcasts in 35 countries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.