World Soccer Talk

When Fubo first launched in 2015, it was a soccer streaming service. In ten short years since its debut, Fubo has quickly built itself into one of the biggest streaming services in the United States. With today’s news that Fubo has agreed to sell a 70% majority stake in its business to The Walt Disney […]

Liga MX’s Apertura playoff final between Club America and Monterrey saw Club America seal the first-ever consecutive treble in Apertura/Clausura history. The first leg played on Thursday, December 12, averaged 1.63 million viewers across Univision and TUDN. The second Liga MX leg did even better, averaging 2.02 million viewers on Sunday, December 15. While impressive, […]

Netflix's deal to acquire the U.S. media rights to the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup is a groundbreaking deal for the sport of soccer in the United States. For women's soccer, it secures top billing on a streaming service with 66 million subscribers in the United States. In doing so, it'll help increase subscriptions […]

NBC Sports lead presenter Rebecca Lowe could be enticed by an opportunity to leave the US broadcaster after a new opportunity has opened up. That's according to a report by The Sun tabloid newspaper in the United Kingdom. The pending departure of host Gary Lineker from BBC's Match of the Day has caused a domino […]

Reporter John Ourand, a two-decade veteran of Sports Business Journal and the leading sports TV industry insider in the United States, suggests that Apple TV's MLS viewership for the 2024 final was as low as 65,000 viewers on MLS Season Pass. Ourand, who now writes for the sports industry newsletter Puck, added that the game […]

Inter Miami's recent signings are aimed at addressing the significant departures of key players like Diego Gómez and Matías Rojas, ensuring squad depth for a busy 2025 season that includes the Club World Cup.

Despite recent increased playing time, Darwin Núñez is not Liverpool manager Arne Slot's first-choice striker, fueling speculation about a potential move away from Anfield, particularly given the significant interest from Saudi Arabia.

A groundbreaking new rule has been introduced in MLS, a shift that could reshape the league’s competitive dynamics and have a profound impact on teams like Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami.

Pep Guardiola, the mastermind behind Manchester City’s unprecedented dominance in English soccer, has candidly admitted to a critical misstep in the club’s summer transfer strategy.

During his second tenure at Manchester United, club legend Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly dismissed one of the team’s current leaders under Ruben Amorim.

If I had a nickel for every time I heard an American make an excuse for MLS by saying “Well, the league isn’t as old as other leagues,” I’d be a rich man. Launched in 1996, Major League Soccer is celebrating its 30th season this year. In that time, the league has grown to become […]

US Men's National Team and Borussia Monchengladbach defender Joe Scally is having the time of his life in Germany. Since joining the club in 2021, the New York born defender has played over 100 games for Gladbach, and is a regular starter in a well-drilled team. Before Saturday's game against Bayern Munich, Scally spoke with […]

According to a climate change expert, FIFA's Club World Cup in cities across the United States next summer could see fans and players suffer from extreme temperatures due to the effects of climate change. Many of the kickoff times for games featuring some of the biggest clubs from Europe have been scheduled for early-to-mid-afternoon local […]

Orlando, Florida, is a mecca for tourists, and soon, it will be a destination for soccer fans as they descend on the city for a major sporting event: FIFA Club World Cup 2025. At next summer's FIFA Club World Cup, Orlando will host six games, including four Group Stage matches, one Round of 16 game, […]

Following last month's report that US Soccer was considering a plan to break up youth soccer teams based on birth year, a new report reveals that the US Soccer Federation has backed down and will leave it up to the individual leagues to decide. The proposed reversal would have changed the age groups for soccer. […]

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, […]