World Soccer Talk

Soccernomics co-author Dr. Stefan Szymanski discusses why the Premier League is on the precipice of making more money from TV rights than ever before, how the next Premier League TV deal in the U.S. is up in the air, the impact of government authorities in the UK on TV rights, Brexit’s longterm impact on the Premier League and English Championship, luxury taxes in European soccer and whether they can work or not, has the salary cap in LaLiga helped or hurt the Spanish league, survival rate comparison between soccer clubs in open leagues versus closed leagues, the story of Leicester City that went from bankruptcy to league title winners, how coverage of the European Super League was different in the US versus UK media, concept of ownership of soccer clubs; owners versus local communities; fan ownership, the German 50+1 model, and whether it can work in England plus news about a new edition of Soccernomics coming soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the NEW episode, number 237, host Christopher Harris is joined by co-hosts Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kyle Fansler to cover a range of topics including: • Why the English Premier League faces its toughest decision ever...

We discuss why the English Premier League faces its toughest decision ever when it comes to awarding the next US TV rights deal, NBC squares off against YouTube TV and makes Peacock demands, what does it say about CBS Sports' soccer coverage when they make a hire such as Thierry Henry to accompany Jamie Carragher and Peter Schmeichel in the studio for their UEFA Champions League coverage, how a hybrid model between American sports and European soccer could be the game’s ultimate blueprint, our thoughts on Freddie Ljungberg as an analyst on The Golazo Show on CBS Sports, the role of diversity in soccer coverage on U.S. TV, how soccer's top podcasters from The Guardian's Football Weekly and The Game Podcast became our favorite journalists, and your feedback in the Listener Mailbag segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the NEW episode, number 236, host Christopher Harris plus co-hosts Kartik Krishnaiyer and Kyle Fansler cover a range of topics including: • Our thoughts on the expanded Leagues Cup • NBC bounces back with stronger-than-ever Premier...

We discuss the latest news about the Premier League TV rights, our thoughts on the expanded Leagues Cup, NBC bounces back with stronger-than-ever Premier League coverage, Serie B finds a home in the U.S., is a World Cup every 2 years a foregone conclusion, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the NEW episode, number 235, hosts Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer plus special guest Kyle Fansler cover a range of topics including: • Who will win the next Premier League rights deal in the U.S.,...

We discuss who will win the next Premier League rights deal in the U.S., the risks and rewards of streaming, latest news about the MLS TV rights deal, what the newest streaming rights changes will mean for you, Peacock and ESPN+'s headaches, English domination in Europe, our matches to watch this weekend, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the NEW episode, number 234, hosts Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including: • How much progress is the US team making, • News about beIN SPORTS being added to a streaming...

In this episode, we discuss how much progress is the US team making, news about beIN SPORTS being added to a streaming service, the stark differences between CBS’s and FOX’s World Cup Qualifying coverage, FIFA’s plans for a World Cup every 2 years, and could Paramount+ and Peacock consider a joint bid for Premier League? Plus Listener Mailbag and a whole lot more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the NEW episode, number 233, Christopher Harris, Kartik Krishnaiyer and guest co-host Kyle Fansler cover a range of topics including: • Our thoughts on El Salvador vs. USA • Was this the best transfer window ever?...

In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on El Salvador vs. USA, was this the best transfer window ever? We discuss CR7 turns the transfer window upside down, why MLS All-Star Game ratings are a tale of two cities, Africa’s World Cup qualifiers find a home in the U.S., and much more news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the NEW episode, number 232, Christopher Harris and guest co-host Chris Wittyngham cover a range of topics including: • FOX announces launch of sports streaming service • The slow burn of La Liga on ESPN+ • Our...

In this episode, FOX announces launch of sports streaming service, the slow burn of La Liga on ESPN+, our thoughts about CBS’s coverage of Serie A after week 1, what it’s like commentating alongside Ray Hudson, MLS TV ratings get a boost and much more plus our listener mailbag section. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the NEW episode, number 231, Christopher Harris and co-host Kartik Krishnaiyer cover a range of topics including: • NBC’s EPL coverage faces fierce competition from ESPN+ • CBS announces more details about their Serie A coverage...

In this episode, we discuss NBC's EPL coverage faces fierce competition from ESPN+, CBS announces more details about their Serie A coverage, our thoughts on ESPN’s first week of LaLiga coverage, which league gets off to a big start with TV ratings, how our soccer-viewing habits are changing, our thoughts on whether ESPN will try to renew MLS rights or not, and much more in a packed episode with plenty of tangents and insightful letters from you, the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.