World Soccer Talk

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.

In episode 176, we reveal news about FA Cup games moving to ESPN, Italian soccer sells out to a soft drinks maker, MLS broadcasters squabble over TV costs, NWSL announces their CBS TV plans and Premier League wobbles on opening day of restart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 175, we discuss NBC releasing more details about its coverage of the Premier League, Serie A coming home to ESPN, our thoughts on LaLiga’s virtual fans experiment and MLS changes Orlando tournament to try to make it entertaining. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 174, we discuss ESPN giving German soccer a boost, insight into the MLS Orlando tournament and what it means for the league's future, Fanatiz launches a free version of their streaming service, Amazon adds a new highly-recommended soccer documentary, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 173, Bundesliga brings the noise, LaLiga and Premier league announce ambitious plans for their return, why MLS is skating on thin ice financially, how TV piracy may scupper the Newcastle takeover plans and NWSL is back… back again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 172, we cover our thoughts on FOX’s coverage of the Bundesliga return, a debate about the potential MLS restart ahead of other US pro team sports, live soccer is heading to ESPN Deportes, when all of the soccer leagues are returning, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 171, Christopher Harris and guest Gary O'Reilly from Spurs and Crystal Palace cover a range of topics including: the world anxiously awaits the return of the Bundesliga, we’ve got the dates for when the other major leagues return, how FOX has ballsed up German soccer’s return before its even started, and big news for fans of the US Womens National Team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 170, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including: Bundesliga announces return to their regular season, all the details on how to watch the Korean League starting this weekend, B/R Live takes down paywall to offer more classic games to viewers, what the Coronavirus has revealed about classic soccer matches plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest pod, Chris and Kartik discuss the danger that the 2020 MLS season is in and how it impacts the next TV deal, our thoughts on the movie about the Adidas-Puma sneaker wars, latest news on rumors that ESPN are interested in Korean League, how soccer eSports are not ready for primetime television, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Kartik discuss US Soccer getting approved to receive a bailout from the government despite huge cash surplus, news about a soccer streaming service that has bit the dust, Premier League goes all-in on FIFA 20 tournaments, our thoughts on Major League Soccer’s eMLS debut, why beIN SPORTS sent a letter to all 20 Premier League clubs and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this pod, Chris and Kartik discuss their favorite soccer films of all time. Plus, they discuss live soccer on television, news about NBC starting talks with the Premier League about renewing TV rights deal, our take on Grant Wahl getting fired by Sports Illustrated, is this the end of the International Champions Cup? And more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate chats with Bundesliga commentator Phil Bonney about how a lad from Southampton ended up in Germany, how Phil's background in theater helps his commentating, his memories of watching the Saints at The Dell, how he ended up with a birds eye view of Chelsea's Stamford Bridge, and his love of soccer and commentating in one of the best leagues in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Chris and Kartik share their list of the best soccer films and documentaries, as well as discussing DOJ busting FOX for allegedly paying bribes to win World Cup rights, Liga MX debuts FIFA 20 league matches live on TV, and a discussion of which was better - MLS 1.0 or MLS 3.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate chats with Taylor Twellman about how he got his start as a co-commentator for ESPN, his opinion about the state of the US Soccer Federation, why there haven't been any changes in US Soccer, his memories of the 'What are we doing' rant, if he's considered getting involved in the governance of the game, his outlook on Euro 2020/2021, his love of baseball and soccer, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris and Kartik discuss their favorite new soccer documentaries, will DAZN be the first domino to fall, Premier League and Bundesliga firming up a master plan, our favorite programs we’ve watched from the past week, Sunderland Til I Die returns to Netflix, plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 164, we discuss a FOX analyst saying goodbye to the broadcaster, The English Game comes to Netflix just in time, how much of an appetite is there for classic matches on demand, a new season of a hit soccer documentary is coming to Netflix plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate chats with Ian about opening himself up into new cultures through soccer, which commentator at FOX Sports deserves a bigger chance, what FC St Pauli means to him, what drives him to strive to be the best that he can, how he got into sports broadcasting, and the influence his father had on him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate Abaurrea chats with Nico about what it is about the Argentine accent that adds so much flavor to commentaries, why accents are so important for soccer commentaries in Spanish-language, if he feels more pressure because his father is a broadcasting legend, why Argentina is synonymous with classic football commentaries, the story of Arlo White and Leonardo Ulloa and the importance of proper pronunciations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we discuss which soccer networks are showing what, CBS dives into Liga MX, how FIFA 20, Football Manager and Subbuteo are helping soccer fans cope, winners and losers of coronavirus suspending soccer leagues plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we discuss soccer watching behind closed doors, the Premier League breaks a US TV record, a major soccer competition goes Pay-Per-View, how the Coronavirus could change soccer as we know it. Plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our chat with Peter Drury, he explains why he's not on social media, who his greatest influences were, how he's able to say the perfect words for the perfect goals, his love for soccer and whether he views himself as a modern or old-school commentator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we cover MLS TV ratings from the opening weekend, el Clásico TV ratings rebound, our thoughts about el Clásico TV coverage, a preview of TUDN Zona Futbol and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Higginbotham shares which commentator was his biggest mentor in the transition from pro footballer to co-commentator, why the job as a co-commentator is harder than a lead announcer, how to be fair and unbiased in his co-commentary and analysis, how he sees the game of soccer differently now through the eyes of a co-commentator, and the influence that Sir Alex Ferguson had on his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest episode features an interview with ESPN’s top soccer producers, a preview of this season’s MLS coverage, big hints about ESPN's Euro 2020 coverage, thoughts about talkSPORT's radio commentary, more insight into TNT's soccer coverage and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate interviews Derek about football romanticism, the lengths he takes to immerse himself in a local culture, memories of calling the recent World Cup tournaments, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which leagues have commentators on site or in the studio, sports broadcaster drops hint about MLS TV rights deal, MUTV finds its way back to US TV plus our favorite games of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.