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/ 1351 days agoTed Lasso still working its magic for NBC's Premier League coverage
Whether you enjoy the television series Ted Lasso on Apple TV+ or not, it's hard to ignore the impact it has had on mainstream America. With seven Emmys to its name, it's easy to forget that the show began life in 2013 as a series of TV commercials to promote NBC's coverage of the Premier […]
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/ 1353 days agoFans of Eredivisie clubs left in limbo as games leave ESPN+
Fans wanting to watch the new season of Eredivisie will be disappointed to hear that ESPN+ is no longer the US broadcaster. World Soccer Talk has confirmed that the Dutch Eredivisie was unable to renew its deal with ESPN+. As a result, broadcasts of the games are now in limbo. Subsequently, there is no way […]
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/ 1361 days agoPeacock monopolizes Premier League opening weekend schedule
Fans of Premier League clubs looking forward to the opening weekend of the 2022/23 season may be in for a surprise. Out of the ten matches scheduled August 5-7, only two of them are on television. And neither of those games are on over-the-air television. If you haven't gotten a Peacock Premium subscription yet, now […]
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/ 1364 days agoEnglish Championship deal with ESPN close to being renewed
ESPN's English Championship deal is close to being renewed, sources revealed to World Soccer Talk. With the 2022/23 season scheduled to begin Friday, July 29, anticipation is building for the return of the English Championship, League One and League Two. While a deal has not yet been signed, World Soccer Talk understands that ESPN is […]
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/ 1388 days agoWorld Soccer Talk Awards now open for voting
Soccer fans can now vote in the 2022 World Soccer Talk Awards to recognize the best in English-language soccer media. Including everything from the best podcast, commentator, YouTube channel and website to best writer, studio analyst and more, you — the reader — decide on the best coverage. Voting opens July 1st and runs through midnight on […]
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/ 1388 days agoESPN reveals Women's Euro 2022 commentators and analysts
UEFA Women's Euro 2022 has the pride of being the only major soccer tournament happening this summer. With more eyes focused on the competition, ESPN has named its Women's Euro 2022 commentators and studio analysts. The headline news is that Ian Darke and Julie Foudy are the lead commentary team. No surprises given their experience […]
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/ 1391 days agoTurkish Süper Lig rights renewed by beIN SPORTS
beIN SPORTS have renewed its deal to broadcast the Turkish Süper Lig to viewers in the United States. Under its new two-year deal, viewers in the United States can continue watching the Turkish Süper Lig. The 2022/23 season kicks off on August 5, 2022 across beIN SPORTS channels. The new deal expires at the end […]
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/ 1393 days agoNominate best soccer coverage across video, audio & written word
Nominations are now open for the 2022 World Soccer Talk® Awards. Recognizing the best soccer coverage across video, audio and the written word, the awards are voted on by soccer fans worldwide. Categories include everything from the best streaming service and soccer podcast to the best commentator, writer and more. Nominations are open today through […]
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/ 1395 days agoSuccess of Apple's groundbreaking MLS deal hinges on pricing
One of the words that keeps on coming up about the Apple MLS deal is groundbreaking. No doubt, most of the press coverage about Major League Soccer's media rights deal with Apple has been positive. And so it should be. Apple is one of the leading brands in the world. At the same time, MLS […]
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/ 1399 days agoHow to find Premier League Supporters Groups in the US
World Soccer Talk® is proud to announce the launch of our directory of Premier League Supporters Groups throughout the United States. We've researched and compiled a comprehensive list of all 20 clubs in the Premier League. As a result, the purpose is to make it easier for you to find your local supporters group. No […]
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/ 1403 days agoApple's MLS deal is a win for cord cutters but may hurt league
English-language incumbents FOX Sports and ESPN were lukewarm about renewing MLS TV rights. ESPN didn't place a bid for the streaming rights. Meanwhile, WarnerMedia lost interest after they secured the rights to the US National teams. In the end, though, MLS found a partner to take its distribution and revenue to the next level. The […]
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/ 1407 days agoTottenham Hotspur Supporters Groups in United States
Tottenham Hotspur (better known as Spurs) have a long list of Tottenham Hotspur Supporters Groups in the United States. The clubs has made a huge effort to grow its supporters base across America. Having a stadium that serves a dual purpose of playing NFL games, it's no wonder that Spurs are so popular in the […]
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/ 1409 days agoFulham Supporters Groups in United States
Out of all of the Premier League teams in England's top league, Fulham has one of the closest connections to Americans. For instance, the team is owned by billionaire Shahid Khan, who also owns NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars. Of greater importance is the long list of Americans who have played for the Cottagers. They include American […]
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/ 1409 days agoDirectory of Premier League Supporters Groups in United States
Since launching the Premier League in time for the 1992/93 season, England's top league has continued to grow worldwide. Part of the reason why it has grown so much is due to the United States. So much so that we decided to create this Directory of Premier League Supporters Groups to help you find your […]
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/ 1418 days agoUnivision acquires rights to Euro 2024, Euro 2028 and more
The self-proclaimed "Home of Soccer" in the United States has acquired more rights. According to World Soccer Talk sources, Univision has acquired the Spanish-language rights to Euro 2024, Euro 2028 and more in a mega deal with UEFA. World Soccer Talk reached out to Univision but the spokeswoman offered no comment. An official announcement by […]