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Commentators
/ 879 days agoMLS Season Pass is good news for American commentators
The launch of MLS Season Pass in February 2023 has been met with excitement from fans and commentators alike. The pass, which costs $14.99 per month, gives subscribers access to all MLS matches live and on-demand. This is a major boon for American commentators, who have long been limited in their opportunities to commentate on […]
FA Cup
/ 882 days agoFA Cup changes could be devastating to lower league clubs
This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, titled FA Cup Changes, is presented by Sling. We discuss the radical changes that the Premier League are proposing for the FA Cup, including selling the rights to the competition outside the United Kingdom — and what that means for the world's oldest football competition, and the impact […]
World Soccer Talk
/ 884 days agoPublisher's note: Introducing our new comments experience
I am writing today to let you know we have launched a brand-new commenting system across the World Soccer Talk website, and I want to explain why and what it means for you. Previously, no registration was required to post a comment. While it helped make it as easy as possible to share feedback on […]
Leagues Cup
/ 889 days agoMLS Success Overly Dependent on Messi
This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, titled MLS Success Overly Dependent on Messi, is presented by Sling. What does it say about MLS that Leagues Cup was unable to get a TV deal in Mexico? We discuss the breaking news from Mexico where the TV networks have thumbed their noses at the US-based Leagues […]
Commentators
/ 892 days agoJon Champion joins NBC's Premier League coverage
Legendary commentator Jon Champion has joined NBC Sports ahead of the 2023/24 Premier League season, sources have confirmed to World Soccer Talk. Beginning August, Champion commentates the highest profile Premier League match every week in the Sunday 11:30am to 1:30pm ET timeslot. That key timeslot became available for Champion at a time of change for […]
Podcast
/ 893 days agoThe Saudi Arabia Effect and How It's Changing Soccer
As the richest league in the world, The Saudi Arabia Effect is having an impact on the world of soccer. We discuss the impact thus far. This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast is presented by Sling. In the last 12 months, Saudi Arabia has been working on trying to change sports as we […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 896 days agoUS Open Cup undermined by MLS
This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast on the topic of US Open Cup and MLS is presented by Sling. We discuss what the underlying reason is why MLS and MLSPA are trying to undermine the US Open Cup, the oldest soccer competition in the United States. Why are MLS, US Soccer and MLSPA […]
Gregg Berhalter
/ 903 days agoUS Soccer rehiring Berhalter shows lack of ambition
This episode of the World Soccer Talk podcast, on the topic of US Soccer rehiring Berhalter for the USMNT job, is presented by Sling. In the surreal world of US Soccer, the Federation has decided to re-hire Gregg Berhalter as the new US Men's National Team head coach. We break down the news, as well as […]
CBS Sports
/ 907 days agoCan CBS grow Serie A’s popularity in the US?
This episode of the World Soccer Talk podcast, entitled Can CBS grow Serie A’s popularity in the US, is presented by Sling. CBS Sports are coming off their best weekend ever with the UEFA Champions League Final coverage creating quite a stir across world media. At the same time, the news of Kate Abdo renewing her […]
Apple TV
/ 910 days agoMessi to MLS: Pros and cons of Inter Miami deal
This episode of the World Soccer Talk podcast, entitled Messi to MLS: winners and losers, is presented by Sling. In the biggest soccer story of the year, we break down the pros and cons of the Messi to MLS saga, and what it means for MLS Season Pass. Lionel Messi moving to Inter Miami changes […]
Commentators
/ 911 days agoNBC Sports name Joe Speight to call Premier League friendlies
World Soccer Talk can exclusively reveal that Joe Speight has been named as the lead commentator for the 2023 Premier League Summer Series. The highly acclaimed commentator, who has stepped in for NBC Sports several times this season, is also the host of Goal Rush, the popular Premier League whiparound show. NBC Sports’ Peter Drury […]
Apple TV
/ 912 days agoMessi to MLS would be linchpin to MLS Season Pass success
Let’s face it. MLS desperately needs Lionel Messi. At 36 years old later this month, this may be the last best chance for league officials to sign the Argentine superstar to a contract. If the World Cup winner goes to Saudi Arabia or returns to Barcelona, it may be too late for Messi to then […]
CBS Sports
/ 914 days agoChampions League Final coverage plans from CBS Sports
This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast about CBS Sports' UEFA Champions League Final coverage plans is presented by Sling. We preview CBS Sports' UEFA Champions League Final coverage plans and what viewers can expect. Plus we dive into Financial Fair Play (FFP), and whether Manchester City – if they win – will have […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 917 days agoMLS Season Pass statement from Apple
This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast about the MLS Season Pass statement from Apple is presented by Sling. This week, Apple finally broke its silence about MLS Season Pass. In its attempts to get soccer fans (and journalists) off Apple's backs who are asking probing questions about how the service is doing, the […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 918 days agoHow Michael Jordan and Seth Meyers helped NBC get the EPL
When World Soccer Talk recently interviewed NBC Sports executive Jon Miller who played a crucial role in helping the broadcaster sign the Premier League rights deal, we learned of the roles that basketball legend Michael Jordan and talk show host Seth Meyers played. Here's how Jon Miller, president of acquisitions and partnerships at NBC Sports, […]