World Soccer Talk

Brett Goldstein has confirmed that his option for a fourth season of Ted Lasso has been picked up. He portrays the beloved Roy Kent on the hit series. The actor revealed that he learned the news from his representatives. Thus, he has only added to the growing excitement for more from the award-winning Apple TV+ […]

England's Women's Super League (WSL) is experiencing a major boost in viewership so far this season. Ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, which began in September, the league announced a new broadcasting partnership. Sky Sports and the BBC retained media rights to half of the division's 132 total fixtures throughout the season. However, the other half […]

The CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers in October signal the halfway point in the qualifying phase in South America. This month, each team will play two games to bring their total up to 10 games played so far. Then, in November, each team will be two-thirds of the way through the qualifying cycle. Yet, for the […]

BeIN SPORTS and Ligue 1 officials are still going head-to-head over broadcasting payments. The Qatari sports network previously secured a last-minute deal alongside DAZN to broadcast French top-flight matches. The two media companies struck a deal with Ligue 1 just ahead of the current campaign. In the agreement, beIN SPORTS and DAZN are supposed to […]

As speculation grows about the future of Ted Lasso, AFC Richmond captain Isaac McAdoo, portrayed by Kola Bokinni, has added his voice to the chorus of those supporting a potential fourth season. Despite the show’s third season seemingly wrapping up the stories of many characters, Bokinni has made it clear that he is ready to return […]

US investor Mario Gabelli has reportedly made an opening offer to acquire a minority stake in Serie A club Monza. The American is the founder and CEO of Gabelli Asset Management Company Investors (GAMCO). The club, currently owned by the Berlusconi family's Fininvest, is actively seeking a business partner to aid in its development. Reports […]

Brett Goldstein has confirmed that his option for a fourth season of Ted Lasso has been picked up. He portrays the beloved Roy Kent on the hit series. The actor revealed that he learned the news from his representatives. Thus, he has only added to the growing excitement for more from the award-winning Apple TV+ […]

Atletico Madrid has announced a landmark agreement with Riyadh Air. That way, they have solidified the Saudi airline's role as the new naming rights sponsor for their stadium. The deal, one of the largest in sports history, sees the stadium rebranded as the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. It marks a significant expansion in the partnership between […]

Manchester City are set to further strengthen their academy talent pool. This time with the acquisition of 17-year-old Christian McFarlane from New York City FC (NYCFC). The deal, expected to go through in January 2025, will see the highly-rated left-back join City’s ranks. This marks another addition of a promising US talent after the club's […]

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta is at risk of facing a lifetime ban from soccer. This is due to alleged involvement in a betting scandal and obstruction of the ongoing investigation by the English Football Association (FA). The Brazilian international is accused of breaching betting regulations. This includes deliberately receiving yellow cards in Premier League […]

Brenden Aaronson and Josh Sargent discussed USMNT’s Austin training camp under Mauricio Pochettino. Both had a great start to the Championship campaign with their respective clubs. They also reflected their renewed confidence at the club level. Pochettino’s style of play demands intensity From a remarkable Champions League final appearance with Tottenham Hotspur to last season’s […]

Soccer coverage in the United States has made leaps and bounds recently, but despite the increase in coverage, why are there so few great American soccer studio analysts? Yes, there are plenty of world-class ones on US television. However, most of them are foreign. The ones who are American are fairly decent, but many of […]

While highs and lows are an inevitable part of football, Weston McKennie seems to be trapped in a never-ending rollercoaster since setting foot at Juventus. The American’s unusual story with the Old Lady dates back to the agonizing COVID-19 period. The Bundesliga was the first top European league to resume action on the pitch. Then-Juventus […]

This week, Lee Carsley named a talented England squad that features three elite midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer and Phil Foden. Each of the young stars would be one of the top players in any international team. England is fortunate to have so many top players in the squad, but that also creates a situation. […]

Around 30 years ago, both MLS and the Japanese J-League started up as entirely new domestic leagues. Since then, both have undergone considerable change and expansion. For the J1 League, 10 teams competed in the 1992 season. Now, there are 20 teams in the top flight. Likewise, MLS has experienced massive growth after starting the […]

Gary Neville is this week's guest on the World Soccer Talk Podcast. During the conversation, Neville discusses the launch of the brand-new It's Called Soccer! digital series that includes Rebecca Lowe and Jamie Carragher. The trio launched It's Called Soccer! on September 18. The show, according to a press release, promises to "discuss and debate […]

Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris are back to share their analysis regarding the latest announcement from CBS Sports where they reveal the new soccer rights they've acquired in the United States. We dive into what the EFL and Serie A deals mean for soccer fans, as well as how it'll impact viewers in the United […]

Nick ends the Inside Euro 2024 series with his memories of England's journey in major tournaments during his lifetime from World Cup 1966 to Euro 2024. It's a sad tale of depression, defeat, and the Dutch (as well as the Germans). Memories of Wayne Rooney, Gary Lineker, David Beckham, Luke Shaw, and Harry Kane, it's […]

Nick Webster is back in the United States where he shares his thoughts about the Euro 2024 quarterfinals and semifinals. Watching the games in Los Angeles at a local pub, he adds his thoughts about England's win versus the Netherlands, and what a complete performance it was. Listen to the latest episode Launched in 2006, […]