Kartik Krishnaiyer

Kartik Krishnaiyer

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A lifelong lover of soccer, the beautiful game, he served from January 2010 until May 2013 as the Director of Communications and Public Relations for the North American Soccer League (NASL). Raised on the Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the old NASL, Krishnaiyer previously hosted the American Soccer Show on the Champions Soccer Radio Network, the Major League Soccer Talk podcast and the EPL Talk Podcast. His soccer writing has been featured by several media outlets including The Guardian and The Telegraph. He rejoins World Soccer Talk as a senior writer, and podcast co-host.

latest articles by Kartik Krishnaiyer

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/ 6807 days ago

Szetela Sold To Racing Santander

Danny Szetela who at various times in the past month has been rumored to go to Serie A club AS Roma, or to one of any number of Premiership clubs is headed to La Liga. More on this as details become availible. UPDATE SATURDAY MORNING: DANNY SZETELA'S AGENT, SHEP MESSING SAYS THAT THE YOUNGSTER TURNED […]

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/ 6808 days ago

French Soccer Blog

I hope Kartik doesn't mind, but I am promoting my French Soccer Blog on here. It is a look at not only the national team, but Ligue 1 and sometimes Ligue 2 as well. I hope that many of you can come and visit it soon. Here is the link: http://liguesoccer.blogspot.com/

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/ 6808 days ago

US Eliminated from U-17s

The summer of disappointment got worse for US Soccer today with a 2-1 Round of 16 loss to Germany today. The US controlled much of the play, but as is typical with American youth teams in major competitions, the finishing was poor and all the high energy play led to being susceptible at the back. […]

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/ 6808 days ago

Pachuca Outclass Galaxy to win Superliga

Pachuca is the little club that could. Late last night in front of a sellout crowd at the Home Dept Center they one their fourth trophy in nine months as they defeated a disgracefully outclassed LA Galaxy side in a penalty shootout. Landon Donovan missed an opportunity to win the match for the Galaxy when […]

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/ 6808 days ago

The Club of the Americas

Pachuca is the little club that could. Late last night in front of a sellout crowd at the Home Dept Center they one their fourth trophy in nine months as they defeated a disgracefully outclassed LA Galaxy side in a penalty shootout. Landon Donovan missed an opportunity to win the match for the Galaxy when […]

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/ 6808 days ago

Jonathan Starling Responds to the Arrogance of uninformed English "Journalists"

Here is the link to the offensive column: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/columnists/martin_samuel/article2343925.ece?openComment=true#comments-form Here is Jonathan's Letter: If this can please be forwarded to Martin Samuel, I will be greatly appreciated. I'm going to choose my words carefully simply because you seem to be as ignorant on the American sport scene, yet feel the need to comment on them. […]

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/ 6810 days ago

MLS News and Notes: Aug. 28, 2007

The Miami Herald reported Monday that the city of Miami is actively seeking an MLS franchise for a proposed new stadium that will replace the Orange Bowl. Last week, the University of Miami Football team announced they would vacate the stadium in favor of Dolphin Stadium. The Boston Globe reports that the Revolution are on […]

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/ 6810 days ago

MLS News, Notes and Rumors

The Miami Herald reported Monday that the city of Miami is actively seeking an MLS franchise for a proposed new stadium that will replace the Orange Bowl. Last week, the University of Miami Football team announced they would vacate the stadium in favor of Dolphin Stadium. The Boston Globe reports that the Revolution are on […]

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/ 6811 days ago

Denilson Unveiled at Press Conference

FC Dallas today unveiled Denilson, a world cup winner and runner up with Brazil as its newest signing. The Hoops latin flavored attack is even more impressive with Denilson joining Juan Toja, Pablo Richetti and Arturo Alvarez in the midfield, and Carlos Ruiz in the attack. To make room on the roster for Denilson, FC […]

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/ 6811 days ago

FC Dallas Unveil Denilson

FC Dallas today unveiled Denilson, a world cup winner and runner up with Brazil as its newest signing. The Hoops latin flavored attack is even more impressive with Denilson joining Juan Toja, Pablo Richetti and Arturo Alvarez in the midfield, and Carlos Ruiz in the attack. To make room on the roster for Denilson, FC […]

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/ 6811 days ago

The Weekend that was for Yanks in Europe

Clint Dempsey scored a goal for Fulham while Kasey Keller made his first start less than 48 hours after signing with the London club as Fulham were beaten in the last minute at Villa Park by Aston Villa. Nonetheless, this has to be considered an impressive performance for Fulham. As usual, Carlos Bocanegra made countless […]

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/ 6812 days ago

US Advances. Will Face Germany in Round of 16

Despite losing its first two matches, fortuitous results elsewhere sent the US U-17 team to the second round with a second place finish in the group with a 2-0 win over Belgium. Kirk Urso and Maykell Baytes scored goals in the 2nd half to lead the US to the victory.

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/ 6812 days ago

The Blanco Effect

For all the hype around the arrival of David Beckham stateside, no mid-season signing has had the affect on its team than that of Cuauhtemoc Blanco for Chicago. Blanco's signing was far from a sure thing: After all Mexican Internationals have come to MLS and flopped previously, the most notable being Luis Hernandez who spent […]

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/ 6812 days ago

Cuauhtemoc Blanco effect at Chicago

For all the hype around the arrival of David Beckham stateside, no mid-season signing has had the affect on its team than that of Cuauhtemoc Blanco for Chicago. Blanco's signing was far from a sure thing: After all Mexican Internationals have come to MLS and flopped previously, the most notable being Luis Hernandez who spent […]