When it comes to watching soccer, if a league isn't on television, does it make a sound? We discuss this topic in light of the new media deals announced for NWSL and USL, which begs the question about other leagues who are struggling with the same question, namely Major League Soccer (with MLS Season Pass) […]

World Soccer Talk’s Senior Writer Kartik Krishnaiyer will interview Guillem Balague on Wednesday, November 15th from 3:15-3:45 PM (ET) at Soccerex 2023 in Miami. The popular Spanish soccer figure will discuss his career as a journalist, author, and broadcaster, as well as his biography of Lionel Messi. Balague will also touch on Messi’s arrival at […]

A new book surrounding Lionel Messi's move to Major League Soccer is now officially in the works. The Argentina international shocked many around the world when he joined Inter Miami in the summer. Paul Tenorio, a soccer writer for The Athletic, is authoring the upcoming book entitled The Messi Effect. According to the publisher, the […]

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi will be aiming for further titles in 2024 when a historic tournament is set to return. After winning the Leagues Cup, Inter Miami has qualified for the 2024 Interamerican Cup, a competition rich in history. But what is it, when is it, and who is going to face Inter Miami […]

Unexpectedly, talk of Robert Lewandowski, the standout striker for Barcelona, has entered the Major League Soccer (MLS) transfer market. The 35-year-old is currently in his second season with Barcelona, having transferred from Bayern in the summer of 2022. Lewandowski became an integral part of Xavi's lineup almost immediately, scoring 23 goals in 34 league games […]

Lionel Messi, now playing for Inter Miami, has spoken publicly about whether he still has any interest in returning to Europe and rejoining Barcelona. Since Barcelona's financial woes prevented them from affording a contract extension for Lionel Messi, he reluctantly left the club in the summer of 2021. His last two years with the Catalan […]

Former Real Madrid and Manchester United striker Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez has finished his four-year tenure with the LA Galaxy. The Mexican star signed a three-year deal with the Galaxy in 2020 after missing most of the 2019 season with an ACL injury in his right knee. After the 2022 season, his team exercised a 2023 […]

Major League Soccer side Portland Timbers are apparently close to naming their next head coach, with Phil Neville a leading candidate. The club has been without an official manager since firing Giovanni Savarese back in August. The Venezuelan previously led the team to the MLS playoffs in four of his five full seasons at the […]

Construction of Inter Miami's new stadium site is progressing as it enters its third month of work. The club previously announced that the demolition, formerly Melreese Country Club, was underway in early September. Although only a few months have gone by, there are some fairly noticeable updates regarding the plan. YouTubers Futbol Miami TV uploaded […]

As analysts report that Apple would be wise to purchase ESPN and its related properties, a financial analyst has slapped a mega valuation on the Worldwide Leader in Sports. It's likely that Apple sees ESPN as a way to further enter the sports world. Meanwhile, Disney is looking to offload something that is costing the […]

With the vast majority of MLS games moving exclusively onto the Apple TV platform from 2023 through 2032, it's dramatically changed the way many American fans watch soccer. But whether you're watching soccer or your favorite show or movie, Apple TV still might feel new and overwhelming to you. Not to worry – we've got […]

Inter Miami planned a trip to China to partake in friendlies during its offseason. Based on the original schedule, Inter Miami had a pair of friendlies on Nov. 5 and 8. However, Gaston Edul of TyC Sports reports those friendlies are off. The friendlies were causing a headache with Lionel Messi's status for Argentina and […]

The soccer world was taken aback when Douglas Costa left his club, LA Galaxy, early. Recognized for his agility and technical skill on the field, the Brazilian striker chose to leave the American team. However, this decision was clear before his contract was originally set to expire. It just sparked speculation about his next travel […]

Inter Miami's upcoming tour of China has hit multiple snags just days before the squad is set to travel. The Major League Soccer side previously announced that they would play two friendlies in the Asian nation in November. Nevertheless, one of venues for the matchups has been changed, while the other is cancelled. Miami is […]

This year's playoff format in MLS is significantly different from what long-time fans are accustomed to, and unfortunately, not in a positive matter. Shortly before the commencement of the 2023 season, the league unveiled the details of an expanded postseason structure, marking a significant departure from the recent trend of single-game knockout matches. MLS now […]