World Soccer Talk

In the NEW episode, number 1426, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer. In this episode, 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 […]

In the NEW episode, number 1425, Christopher Harris is joined by guest John Roder. They discuss: His insight into commentating on soccer. 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 […]

In the NEW episode, number 1424, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer. They discuss: 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. […]

In the NEW episode, number 1423, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer. They 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 […]

In the NEW episode, number 1422, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer. 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 […]

In the NEW episode, number 1421, Christopher Harris is joined by 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 […]

In the NEW episode, number 1420, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: – 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 […]

In the NEW episode, number 1419, Christopher Harris is joined by co-hosts Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kyle Fansler to discuss several topics: • 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 […]

In the NEW episode, number 1418, Christopher Harris is joined by co-hosts Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kyle Fansler to discuss several topics: • 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 […]

In the NEW episode, number 1417, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kyle Fansler to discuss several topics: • We examine what impact Seattle may have on the MLS media rights deal, • Discussing the upcoming European Cup titles, • The prospect of who may play the Sounders in the Club World Cup, • And we answer the questions […]

In the NEW episode, number 1416, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • 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 […]

In the NEW episode, number 1415, Kartik Krishnaiyer interviews Clive Tyldesley, one of the most recognizable English-language soccer commentators. The well-known announcer calls UEFA Champions League games for CBS Sports, including Wednesday’s match between Liverpool and Villarreal on CBS and Paramount+ Tyldesley, whom many Americans recognize from the Champions League, Premier League or even the […]

In the NEW episode, number 1414, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • 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 […]

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, […]

In the NEW episode, number 1412, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • 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+ […]