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/ 1205 days agoESPN+ renews Eredivisie rights to continue showing Dutch soccer
Fans of Dutch Eredivisie clubs can breathe a sigh of relief. According to World Soccer Talk sources, the Eredivisie has renewed its US rights deal with ESPN. As things stand, a select number of matches will be available on ESPN+ this weekend. Subsequently, fans can continue watching Eredivisie games all season long exclusively on ESPN+. […]
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/ 1214 days agoPeacock TV wishlist of improvements to enhance streaming service
What would Peacock be without the Premier League? NBCUniversal's streaming service is such a vital cog in the viewing habits of fans of Premier League clubs that the two are synonymous. In the same manner, let's face it. The vast majority of us only subscribe to Peacock because of soccer. In spite of this, what's […]
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/ 1215 days agoESPN renews English Football League rights deal
ESPN has crossed the finish line and renewed its deal with the English Football League to continue broadcasting the Championship, League One, League Two and League Cup for two more seasons to viewers in the United States. As first reported in July by World Soccer Talk, our sources revealed that ESPN had been close to […]
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/ 1217 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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/ 1219 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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/ 1227 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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/ 1230 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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/ 1254 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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/ 1254 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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/ 1258 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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/ 1260 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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/ 1261 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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/ 1265 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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/ 1269 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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/ 1273 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 […]