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/ 1087 days agoWrexham Increasing Interest in Lower-League US Soccer
The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling. Hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer, this episode discusses how Wrexham is increasing the interest in lower-league soccer in the United States. The success of the fifth division team was the biggest soccer story from this past weekend, arguably bigger than […]
CBS Sports
/ 1091 days agoCBS Sports' soccer coverage is hit and miss
The latest episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling. Hosted by Christopher Harris and Kartik Krishnaiyer, this episode discusses how CBS Sports' soccer coverage is hit and miss. We dive deeper into their coverage of the UEFA Champions League and NWSL, as well as CBS Sports Golazo Network, which includes their […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 1095 days agoThe future of lower-league soccer in the US
From the bottom to the top, we take a deep dive into discussing what US lower league soccer clubs (and leagues themselves) need to improve in order to be more relevant in 2023 and beyond. This also includes a discussion of the complexity of the current system, and how the US Soccer Federation can make […]
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/ 1096 days agoMLS Season Pass down on big night due to Apple TV outage
Apple TV suffered a major outage on Saturday night that prevented consumers from watching programming on Apple devices. In particular, the Apple TV outage resulted in MLS Season Pass being down for approximately two hours on a big night for MLS fans. The timing couldn't be any worse. Viewers on Apple devices missed the entirety […]
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/ 1099 days agoMLS Season Pass with Multiview: Apple rolls it out in beta
For sports fans who are asking for it, it's coming home. The ability to watch MLS Season Pass with Multiview is launching this weekend in public beta for Apple TV 4K users who are enrolled in the program. A beta program allows a limited number of users the ability to test new features out before […]
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/ 1100 days agoStreaming service HBO Max to relaunch as Max on May 23
HBO Max, Warner Bros-Discovery's hit streaming service, is merging with Discovery+ and renaming as Max. The new name and rebranding officially launches May 23, 2023. For soccer fans, it means that many of the US Men's National Team and US Women's National Team games are moving to Max. Until recently, select games have streamed on […]
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/ 1101 days agoGolazo Network first impressions, including Morning Footy show
CBS Sports' decision to launch the Golazo Network, a 24/7 soccer streaming channel, is a smart move. Day one is in the can, but what were our Golazo Network first impressions after the first day, including their two new shows? The CBS Sports Golazo Network concept is brilliant. No other sports broadcaster in the United […]
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/ 1102 days agoSix Premier League clubs to play in US preseason tournament
Six Premier League clubs are participating in a US preseason tournament this summer, according to several sources. While the complete list of teams involved has not been finalized as of press time, they are believed to be Chelsea, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Brighton and Hove Albion, Brentford, and Fulham. A joint announcement from the Premier […]
CBS Sports
/ 1102 days agoCBS launch Box 2 Box show with Ian Joy on Golazo Network
CBS Sports are launching a brand-new daily soccer show on its Golazo Network. Entitled Box 2 Box, the show features analysts Ian Joy and Aaron West alongside host Poppy Miller. Regular contributors to the show include Guillem Balague, Felipe Cardenas, Jimmy Conrad and Anita Jones. Joy is an expert on European soccer after working across […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 1103 days agoDid you know these 20 British footballers live in Florida?
Britain's connection to the state of Florida has been long and eventful. Outside of Europe, Florida ranks as the number one tourist destination for Brits. Having been that way for the last 50+ years, it's no wonder that a lot of British citizens end up moving to the sunshine state after retiring. So much so […]
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/ 1104 days agoMLS Season Pass would improve if MLS changes its format
Whether this week's report is true or not that MLS Season Pass subscriptions are falling well below the league's own projections is irrelevant. Apple countered, without revealing any metrics, that it was very happy with the progress. Honestly, though, it's too early in the 10-year partnership to begin panicking. Still, there are some cracks that […]
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/ 1106 days agoPeacock adds Premier League Data Zone as new feature
NBCUniversal continues to evolve its Peacock streaming service for US fans of European soccer. Beginning this week, Peacock is rolling out a brand-new feature called Premier League Data Zone, which incorporates live data analysis into broadcasts of select Premier League matches. Premier League Data Zone features live augmented graphics and overlays, so you can see […]
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/ 1107 days agoCan MLS, Apple and CBS succeed with their soccer offerings?
MLS, Apple and CBS Sports all face challenges in presenting soccer to its audiences. For MLS and Apple, the struggles revolve around convincing casual soccer fans to subscribe to a streaming package they may not want or believe in. With CBS, in their preparation for the launch of their new 24/7 soccer streaming channel, how […]
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/ 1110 days agoMLS Season Pass report card after month one
Major League Soccer made the leap into the great unknown on February 25th when it began streaming every game in a partnership deal with Apple. The 10-year deal is bold, risky and exciting, but how has the streaming subscription service done have month one? We take a look with the MLS Season Pass report card. […]
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/ 1110 days agoTraveling through Italy: A journey through time and culture
Italy is a country that has something to offer for everyone – from the stunning art and architecture of the cities, to the relaxed way of life and delicious cuisine. In March, I had the pleasure of visiting some of the most beautiful cities in Italy, including Rome, Florence, Venice, Pisa and Milan, and each […]