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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/ 7202 days ago

Miami FC will host Deporto Alaves on August 2nd

Spanish side Deporto Alaves who features Australian international John Aloisi (who scored a goal at World Cup 2006) will face off with World Cup 1994 Golden Ball winner Romario and his Miami FC side August 2nd.

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/ 7202 days ago

DC United versus Real Madrid set for August 9th

DC United, the signature franchise of Major League Soccer will face European powerhouse Real Madrid at Qwest Field in Seattle on August 9th.

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FC Dallas names roster for second leg versus Tigres

FC Dallas heads to Monterrey for the 2nd leg of the Rio Grande Plate up 2-0 on goals by virtue of a victory at Pizza Hut Park last week. If the Hoops score a goal, Tigres will need 4 goals to claim the title. The MLS side will be without superstar striker Carlos Ruiz, Robert […]

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/ 7203 days ago

Money MLS Could Use

The Associated Press is reporting that Cleveland Browns owner Randy Lerner is interested in purchasing EPL club Aston Villa for its asking price of over $105 million (U.S.). The 44-year old Lerner is another in a long line of current or former NFL owners that has invested in soccer. Unfortunately, not since Lamar Hunt and […]

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/ 7203 days ago

Harkes added to Arena’s Staff

John Harkes has been named an assistant to Head Coach Bruce Arena with the New York MLS Franchise. Harkes recently served as a color commentator for ABC and ESPN during Germany 2006.

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/ 7205 days ago

Conor Casey will have knee surgery

American International attacker Conor Casey is injured again and will have arthroscopic knee surgery remove scar tissue from his knee. Casey was being touted as a potential starter for Mainz 05 but now will miss the start of the Bundesliga campaign.

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/ 7209 days ago

KC Wizards fire Gansler

Bob Gansler who coached the USA in the 1990 World Cup and also led the Kansas City Wizards to the 2000 MLS Cup title just a season after being the league's second worst team has been fired and replaced by former player Brian Bliss. Gansler is one the best American coaches having qualified the US […]

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/ 7209 days ago

Watford gives DeMerit an extension

EPL side Watford FC rewarded American defender Jay DeMerit with a contract extension and an undisclosed bonus Wednesday. DeMerit did not ask for the bonus but was rewarded with two other "cornerstone" players (Gavon Mahon and Al Bangura) by the club. Despite Demerit's outstanding play in England he still hasn't recieved a US National Team […]
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/ 7210 days ago

Arena takes over Red Bull New York

In one of the worst kept secrets of the year, Bruce Arena has accepted the head coaching job with Red Bull New York, the laughing stock of Major League Soccer. Arena's first match as coach of the Res Bulls will be a friendly versus FC Barcalona at Giants Stadium on August 12th.

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/ 7211 days ago

Nowak rounds out MLS All Star Roster for match versus Chelsea

Bobby Boswell scored a goal versus Chelsea last year in DC United's 2-1 loss to the EPL Title holders. Here he is pictured fighting Didier Drogba for possession. (International Sports Images) MLS All Star Head Coach Peter Nowak named All Star subs and replacement players for New England's Sharlie Joseph and Clint Dempsey and Chivas […]

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International News – July 17th, 2006

England Fergie tries to sign Vieira for the THIRD time – David Mcdonnell, Daily Mirror MANCHESTER UNITED are ready to lodge an £8million bid with Juventus to make it third time lucky in luring Patrick Vieira to Old Trafford. The proposed deal between United and Juventus was described at the weekend in Italy as "very […]

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/ 7211 days ago

Gibbs Out Until November

US International Defender Cory Gibbs whose pre World Cup injury in a friendly versus Morocco was a huge blow for Team USA will be sidelined until November. Gibbs club team, English Premier League side Charlton Athletic announced the bad news earlier Sunday. Gibbs, a native of Fort Lauderdale is probably the best man marker that […]

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/ 7212 days ago

Part 1: What is with the FIFA Rankings?!?!?!

Yes, the 2006 World Cup was an exciting event. Thirty two teams around the world competed for soccer's top honor. Brazil gets knocked out early (early for Brazil that is), England made it as far as they usually do (no surprise there), and Italy surprises all with their victories, though they were aided by a […]

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/ 7212 days ago

International News – July 16th, 2006

United States Adu in Bhoys Admission – By James Pearson, Sky Sports DC United's teenage sensation Freddy Adu has not ruled out playing for SPL giants Celtic in his career. The 17-year-old is currently one of the world's hottest properties and has been linked with some of Europe's finest. However, Adu has been sold on […]

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International News – July 15th, 2006

Macari Warns Ronaldo – TalkSport.net Manchester United legend Lou Macari warned Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo that he [Ronaldo] had ‘a long season of abuse ahead of him if he were to stay at United.’ Speaking to presenters Rodney Marsh and Adrian Durham on talkSPORT, the nation’s only national commercial speech radio station, Macari pulled no […]