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Messi Meets America, the new documentary series from Apple, is not included in MLS Season Pass, an Apple spokesperson told World Soccer Talk. Instead, subscribers to MLS Season Pass wanting to watch Apple's Messi series will need to add Apple TV+, the subscription streaming service that costs $6.99 per month. Produced by Smuggler Entertainment and […]

Reports indicate that DAZN will most certainly participate in the next EPL TV rights auction, which might be rather competitive. The domestic rights of the Premier League were last put up for auction in 2018, bringing in $6.2 billion and drastically altering the playing field for teams. Because of this ruling, even mid-table teams now […]

Telemundo has revealed some impressive viewership numbers from the U.S. Open Cup Final on Wednesday. Inter Miami hosted Houston Dynamo for the trophy on the night. Although viewership was expected to be high due to the involvement of superstar Lionel Messi, the Argentine missed the match because of an injury. Despite the blow, Telemundo, and […]

Apple is reportedly looking into expanding their investment in sports programming with Formula 1. The move would make Apple the exclusive streaming home of the popular international racing division. According to a report by BusinessF1 Magazine, the massive media tech company is mulling a $2 billion annual deal to stream F1 races. 9to5Mac claims that […]

CBS Sports has announced that they are taking their Champions League studio show to Newcastle on Wednesday, October 4th. As such, the network's crew will be pitchside as Newcastle host their first Champions League match in 20 years. Paris Saint-Germain are set to travel to northeast England to face the Magpies on the evening. Newcastle […]

FC Cincinnati won the Supporters Shield with the best record in the MLS regular season, an award its coach claims is better than the MLS Cup. It is Cincinnati's first trophy since its inception. Having joined MLS in 2019, this is, of course, FC Cincinnati's best finish in an MLS regular season. Pat Noonan, the […]

Barcelona is signing 16-year-old talent Lamine Yamal to a new contract extension that includes an other-worldly release clause. New reports indicate Barcelona wants to retain the winger for the future. Therefore, it is making the release clause over $1 billion. Playing in his first season with the senior squad, Lamine Yamal has impressed. Even though […]

The ongoing injury issue with Lionel Messi has ruled him out of yet another game, this time in Chicago. Inter Miami is traveling to Soldier Field to play against the club at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. However, the Argentine superstar is not going to play, according to a new report. Gastón Edul of […]

History was made late in Sacramento Republic FC's 2-0 win over the Las Vegas Lights in USL action. But the history in question had little to do with the scoreline. When Da’vian Kimbrough was subbed into the game in the 87th minute, it set a record for US professional soccer. Kimbrough became the youngest professional […]

Scottish Premiership side Rangers relieved manager Michael Beale of his duties. Currently, the Scottish giants sit third in the domestic table with 12 points after seven games. Rangers has four wins and three losses under Beale, who only took over at the Ibrox Stadium in November 2022. Therefore, Beale did not last one year with […]

Wrexham is one of the most popular soccer teams in the United States. Despite the fact that it competes in the fourth tier in the English pyramid, millions of Americans have an affection for the side. Attribute that to Welcome to Wrexham, the FX docuseries that chronicles Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney taking over the […]

Wrexham AFC Women would be interested in facing NWSL teams in friendlies in the United States if the opportunity presents itself in the future, a club executive told World Soccer Talk. "We would absolutely love to be able to do something like that," said Gemma Owen, Head of Women's Football Operations at Wrexham AFC. "Not […]

Much of modern soccer is largely controlled by big-money owners, such as billionaires and state-backed investment funds. But there are a number of fan-owned soccer clubs – including some big ones – that give power to the people. These clubs, backed by their members and/or supporters, remain tied to the sport's working-class, blue-collar roots. Even […]

Inter Miami fans are paying the price for Lionel Messi. Starting in 2024, Inter Miami will have the world's most expensive season tickets for soccer. Major League Soccer's team contacted season ticket holders on Thursday with details on the new pricing. Inter Miami’s most expensive season ticket categorized as “Standard” is $2,720. In Inter Miami’s […]

The Houston Dynamo's convincing defeat of Inter Miami in Wednesday's US Open Cup Final demonstrated the Florida club's dependence on Lionel Messi. His muscle injury did more than sideline him to the bench. He was not even in the matchday squad because of the knock he picked up with Argentina. As a result, the Houston […]

On this week’s episode, we discuss the return of Welcome to Wrexham, audio problems for Premier League and Bundesliga games, whether Apple’s plans for soccer are a good move or not, and where NWSL rights could go next season after this year's deal ends. In the Listener Mailbag segment, we answer your questions and feedback […]

Our exclusive interview with Wrexham AFC Club Executive Director Humphrey Ker shines a light on several fascinating topics involving the global phenomenon that is Wrexham Association Football Club. Ker, who is responsible for turning Rob McElhenney into a soccer fan and ultimately into becoming co-owner of Wrexham alongside Ryan Reynolds, answers questions about who is […]

In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of Messi’s magical run in Major League Soccer, as well as catching listeners up on where we’ve been. That's just the start of the conversation as we also chat about the wonders of British motorway service stations, whether the Messi effect has been able to impact […]

Will Harry Kane's arrival in the Bundesliga move the needle with the popularity of the German league across the United States? We discuss, but we also dive into several related topics. For instance, is ESPN ready to promote the Bundesliga with as much attention that they've given to LaLiga? Does ESPN have the talent they […]