World Soccer Talk

In the NEW episode, number 1408, 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. This is a twice-weekly show that airs on ESPN+. Salazar is the co-host along with Herculez Gomez, but they […]

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.

In the NEW episode, number 1407, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • Can MLS 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 questions in […]

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 […]

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.

In the NEW episode, number 1405, Kyle Fansler revisits a discussion with Mark Donaldson, a commentator for ESPN. With ESPN, Donaldson is a frequent voice on Bundesliga and LaLiga matches. While he is not a former player, he certainly has the passion of one. Additionally, this is especially true for the club he supports, Hearts […]

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.

In the NEW episode, number 1404, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • 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 […]

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.

In the NEW episode, number 1403, Christopher Harris interviews Emmy Award winning producer Pete Radovich Jr, the man behind CBS’s successful coverage of the UEFA Champions League, Serie A and Concacaf competitions. With a track record of 40+ Emmy Awards, Radovich discusses a range of topics including: • How a childhood growing up in a Croatian […]

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.

In the NEW episode, number 1402, Christopher Harris is joined by co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss several topics: • We dive into 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 […]

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.

In the NEW episode, number 1401, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris break down the recent agreement between Turner Sports and US Soccer. 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 […]