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.

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/ 6821 days ago

Feilhaber Cleared to Play for Derby

Benny Feilhaber has been cleared to play for Derby County by British authorities. He could make his debut tomorrow against Derby County.

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/ 6821 days ago

Rapids Win, and Suggestions for Changing the Playoffs

When Steven Cohen of World Soccer Daily goes on his almost daily rant about MLS' Regular Season meaning nothing he has a point: The Colorado Rapids who went almost three whole months without winning match are now within two points of a playoff spot after a convincing three-nill victory over New England Thursday Night. This […]

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/ 6822 days ago

Major League Soccer Talk Podcast #13

This episode deals with LA's victory over DC United thanks to David Beckham, the Pachuca-Houston match and a in depth interview with former Soccer America writer and current Major League Soccer Magazine editor Scott French about his magazine. Check the show out here : http://majorleaguesoccertalk.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=245925

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/ 6822 days ago

Podcast # 13 now live and online

This episode deals with LA's victory over DC United thanks to David Beckham, the Pachuca-Houston match and a in depth interview with former Soccer America writer and current Major League Soccer Magazine editor Scott French about his magazine. Check the show out here : http://majorleaguesoccertalk.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=245925

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/ 6822 days ago

Becks Still Golden

It has been a nightmare season for the Los Angeles Galaxy but thanks to some help from a certain former English National Team captain, the Galaxy have reached the finals of Superliga where they will face Pachuca. David Beckham's first half free kick and second half thru ball to Landon Donovan accounted for the two […]

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/ 6822 days ago

Beckham Magic

David Beckham's wonder goal on a free kick sends the Galaxy into the Superliga finals. Much more on this tomorrow morning.

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/ 6823 days ago

News From Around MLS

Guillermo Baros Schelotto has been one of the biggest signings by MLS in recent seasons, and SI.com has an excellent interview with the Boca Juniors legend. Ramon Nunez has been traded from FC Dallas to Chivas USA for a draft pick. Nunez wanted out of Dallas since he was dropped prior to a Superliga match […]

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/ 6823 days ago

Week 3 – part 1 – David Beckham’s Soccer USA (MLS)

This Show From Ch. 5 in England is a hoot! Thanks to Tokyo Toffeeman for letting me know about it!

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/ 6823 days ago

Another Classic Semifinal between Pachuca and Houston

Much like the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals where Houston and Pachuca played quite possibly the best game of club football not played on the European continent this year, the Dynamo were once again eliminated by Pachuca in epic fashion. This match was every bit as exciting as the Champions Cup match, although it lacked the […]

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/ 6823 days ago

Pachuca Eliminates Houston (Again) in Epic Fashion

Much like the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals where Houston and Pachuca played quite possibly the best game of club football not played on the European continent this year, the Dynamo were once again eliminated by Pachuca in epic fashion. This match was every bit as exciting as the Champions Cup match, although it lacked the […]

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/ 6824 days ago

Adu Makes Benfica Debut

Freddy Adu entered Benfica's Champions League qualifier versus FC Copenhagen in the 37th minute. Rui Costa scored a goal in minute 86 to give Benfica the 2-1 victory in the first leg.

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/ 6824 days ago

US Roster for Sweden Friendly named.

Goalkeepers: Marcus Hahnemann (Reading, England), Tim Howard (Everton) Defenders: Carlos Bocanegra (Fulham, England), Jonathan Bornstein (Chivas USA), Steve Cherundolo (Hannover, Germany), Jay DeMerit (Watford, England), Oguchi Onyewu (Standard Liege, Belgium), Jonathan Spector (West Ham, England) Midfielders: DaMarcus Beasley (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland), Michael Bradley (Heerenveen, Netherlands), Bobby Convey (Reading, England), Clint Dempsey (Fulham, England), Benny Feilhaber […]

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/ 6824 days ago

Podcast Episode 12 Now Availible

Episode 12 of the Major League Soccer Talk podcast featuring a look at former MLS players now plying their trade in Europe is now online. You can download the show via itunes or via direct download at http://majorleaguesoccertalk.libsyn.com/

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/ 6825 days ago

Adu Named to Benfica Match Squad

Freddy Adu has been named a reserve for Benfica in tomorrow's Champions League Qualifier versus FC Copenhagen. "Adu has only had seven days of training, but he has enormous potential and he is available," Benfica coach Fernando Santos said.