latest articles by Kartik Krishnaiyer
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/ 6045 days agoMLS and USL: Fixing The Playoffs
I am an advocate of playoffs in American football. I do not believe the solutions often advocated by European oriented fans of balanced schedules, single table and no playoff competitions are practical or logical in North America. Playoffs build a brand and build excitement. Mexican Football in particular, became more relevant and better supported at […]
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/ 6045 days agoCooper, Conrad Recalled: Marshall Dropped as US Prepare for World Cup Coronation
The United States has basically sewn up a World Cup berth. Political trouble in Honduras coupled with the complete collapse of Costa Rican football (outside the youth level) in the past few months has the US virtually assured passage from CONCACAF. But Bob Bradley still is not leaving anything to chance, calling an experienced squad […]
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/ 6046 days agoRebecca Lowe Interview
In the latest episode of the EPL Talk Podcast, ESPN UK's Rebecca Lowe sits down with host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss: Her background in Football Her time at the BBC The transition from Setanta to ESPN UK Working with James Richardson Interest in american sports in the UK Knowing Peter Crouch growing up Her support […]
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/ 6046 days agoMLS Talk Podcast: u-20 World Cup (Episode 114)
Daniel Feuerstein, Richard Farley of World Soccer Reader and Mad About Futbol, Ignacio Rodriguez of Traffic Sports and host Kartik Krishnaiyer break down the US U-20 team in its forst two World Cup matches. Among the issues discussed are: – The emergence of Tony Taylor– Brek Shea's dispointing first two games– Red Bull New York's […]
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/ 6048 days agoUSA 4-1 Cameroon: The Triumph of Florida Youth Soccer
We knew coming into this U-20 World Cup that the US had a deep, talented squad filled with professional players. My hunch was that the US could perhaps contend to win the title under the right circumstances thanks to the numerous withdrawals of European club based players from other teams. But the opening match was […]
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/ 6049 days agoUS Soccer: Monday Morning Musings
Without Freddy Adu and Jozy Altidore, the U-20 World Cup was flying below the radar of many US Soccer supporters. For years, US Soccer has emphasized the results in youth tournaments and for years the US has performed admirably at this level. While the USA struggles to escape the group stages at senior events (The […]
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/ 6051 days agoUS 0-3 Germany World Cup Match: Live Analysis
PREGAME: US National Team starters for today game on ESPN Classic: Perk, Mayen, Opara, Gale, Davies; Powers, Jeffrey, Mix; Shea, Ownby, Taylor Kyle Davies of FC Dallas (formely of Southampton) captains the US side. Listen to our recent interview with Miami FC and US starter defender Gale here. As always, reader interaction is encouraged! I […]
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/ 6052 days agoU-20 World Cup Coverage at MLS Talk
The U-20 World Cup kicked off yesterday with host nation Egypt beating Trinidad & Tobago 4-1. The US kicks off Group C play tomorrow at 10 am ET versus Germany. All games in the U-20 World Cup can be seen on the ESPN family of networks. We will have live analysis on this website during […]
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/ 6053 days agoMLS Schedule: Why we need a Traditional Calendar WITHOUT Single Table
We’ve read for many years that a “traditional” calendar will never work in Major League Soccer. Stadium issues, weather and competition from other sports forces MLS to play over the summer. After many years of defending that policy, I have to the realization that for once (and only once) Sepp Blatter may be on to […]
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/ 6053 days agoVilla and Ardiles Decision: A Lesson for the US Bid
Both Ricky Villa and Ossie Ardiles spent time with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Villa featured prominently in the 1983 NASL side alongside among others, Brian Kidd, Nene Cubillias and Ray Hudson. Villa was such a hero among Argentine fans, I can still hear the cries of "Villa!" from the stands at Lockhart Stadium over a […]
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/ 6054 days agoMLS Talk Podcast #113: Colin Jose
Colin Jose, the preeminent historian of the sport in North America joins us on the podcast. This show is a must listen for anyone interested in the evolution of the game in North America. Soccer history in the US/Canada did not begin in the late 1980s, and the sport is not a new one in […]
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/ 6054 days agoEPL Talk Podcast: Andy Lyons, When Saturday Comes
Andy Lyons, co-founder of leading fanzine When Saturday Comes joins host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss the following topics – a detailed look at the history of the magazine – the circumstances around its beginnings – The impact of 1980s fan movements on football – The impact of 1980s Thatcherite politics on football – How the […]
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/ 6055 days agoDenis Hamlet Under Pressure
In the wake of the Fire blowing points at home again this weekend, assessing Denis Hamlet is a timely subject. The 2-2 draw at Toyota Park with the Crew, gives Columbus the inside track on winning its second consecutive Supporters Shield and the Eastern Conference. Denis Hamlet was always a second choice hire. The longtime […]
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/ 6055 days agoColin Jose Interview
It is our great honor to be afforded the opportunity to speak with the top historian of the game in N. America, the one and only Colin Jose on the MLS Talk Podcast. The interview will take place tomorrow and will cover the following subjects. – Canadian Football "Soccer" from the late 1800s to World War II […]
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/ 6056 days agoEPL Talk Matchday Six Review Show: Podcast
Kartik Krishnaiyer and Laurence McKenna review the weekend that was in the Premier League. Among the topics discussed are: Chelsea's continued winning ways Luck as a factor in the title race Liverpool's win at West Ham, and Lucas strong play Zola looking to leave West Ham? Christian Benitez's impact at Birmingham Burnley continues to win […]