Will Harry Kane's arrival in the Bundesliga move the needle with the popularity of the German league across the United States? We discuss, but we also dive into several related topics. For instance, is ESPN ready to promote the Bundesliga with as much attention that they've given to LaLiga? Does ESPN have the talent they […]

ESPN's opening weekend of the 2023/24 Bundesliga season has two added bonuses. In addition to every game all season long being available on ESPN+ (per usual), there's big news. Saturday's Borussia Dortmund versus Köln match is also on ABC and ESPN Deportes. Plus, as we first reported, this Saturday will see the launch of the […]

The wishes of Bundesliga fans have come true. Germany's Bundesliga is making a new whip-around show available to its international TV partners including ESPN+. For the first time, services showing the Bundesliga around the world have access to the league’s multicast of matches that kickoff simultaneously on Saturdays as well as weekday rounds. The German […]

Sources tell World Soccer Talk that the Soccer Champions Tour has found a home on ESPN networks this summer. The 2023 tournament features a slew of friendlies involving many of the top teams in Europe. For example, Manchester United, Arsenal, AC Milan and Juventus. Also, Barcelona and Real Madrid play out their third Clásico in […]

Wrexham fans in the United States will get an early look at the team in action for the 2023/24 season. The Red Dragons are set to start their next campaign back in the English Football League (EFL) on August 5th against Milton Keynes Dons. However, Wrexham's Carabao Cup matchup with Wigan three days later will […]

The LaLiga 2023/24 campaign is all set to get going in August. The season openers take place on the weekend of August 11-13th, with ESPN once again providing exclusive coverage in English and Spanish for views in the US. Key games from the first matchday include reigning champions FC Barcelona visiting Getafe, and Real Madrid […]

Disney's flagship ESPN TV channel is going to be an offering for streaming services in the near future, per a report in the Wall Street Journal. While there is currently no timetable for when the main ESPN channel is available as a stand-alone streaming channel, it does indicate the progression of cord-cutting in the United […]

From 2023 on, MLS Season Pass is the only way fans can watch every MLS match. Whether you're a casual fan or a hardcore supporter who doesn't miss a match from your favorite club, MLS Season Pass is where you'll be watching. But it's not the only soccer streaming option out there. For the casual […]

Disney Plus and Hulu will require one app later in 2023. The media conglomerate is creating a service that will allow subscribers to have access to both platform's extensive range of content. There will still be the distinct apps for those that want to have separation in their offerings. Disney CEO Bob Iger discussed the […]

ESPN decided to broadcast an upcoming LaLiga matchup between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano on ESPN2. The move is fairly unusual, as most Spanish top-flight games are typically available on ESPN+ or ESPN. The fixture between the two sides is set for Thursday, May 25 at 4 p.m. ET. Real hunting its fourth trophy of […]

Between the USL Championship and USL League One, there will be 620 live matches during the 2023 season, all of which are available on ESPN and its platforms. Note that this does not mean ESPN, ESPN2 or ABC. Instead, the vast majority of these games are available on ESPN+, the paid streaming platform from ESPN. […]

El Clasico is a frequent occurrence over the next 35 days with the latest coverage details from ESPN. Over a monthlong span, Real Madrid and Barcelona battle as the two top teams in Spain. Two of those meetings are in the Copa del Rey semifinals, a two-legged affair. In between those two is the second […]

Streaming services are everywhere for soccer fans. You need one to watch this league, you need another to watch that league. Almost all club soccer these days has a home on a streaming service. International competitions, the Premier League and select games across the global soccer world are still on traditional TV. Yet, the full […]

The United Soccer League, or USL, renewed its media rights contract with ESPN for an additional year. First reported by World Soccer Talk, the agreement will extend the partnership through the upcoming 2023 season. In the agreement, ESPN will carry all USL Championship and USL League One games on ESPN+. The mammoth sports media company […]

Disney recently announced new corporate plans for the company. In the structure revealed on Wednesday, ESPN will now be a standalone unit and streaming service for the mammoth media conglomerate. The move will surely fuel talk that Disney would potentially put the sports network up for sale. However, company CEO Bob Iger poured cold water […]