World Soccer Talk

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 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit 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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit 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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit 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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit 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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit 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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit 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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit 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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit 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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit 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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit 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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit 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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit 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.  Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit 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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit 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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit 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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit 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.  Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more inform

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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit 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 i

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. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.