Christina Unkel has become the star of the show on CBS Sports and Paramount+'s soccer coverage. Her manner of explaining referee decisions and interpretation of the laws of soccer has been the most effective on English-language television. Her presence on air has deepened our understanding of the rules. It allows the viewer to understand why […]

In three short years, CBS Sports has established itself as willing to push the envelope with its studio coverage of its various soccer properties. CBS has the UEFA Champions League, NWSL, CONCACAF internationals, and Serie A. Arguably, the broadcaster is on the cutting edge of creating content that generates conversations. In exclusive interviews, World Soccer […]

What do you do when you want an easier way to find out when, where, and how to watch your favorite soccer team in action? If you're like us, you head on over to the Soccer TV Schedules App. And if you haven't downloaded the free app yet, don't feel bad. You're not the only […]

CBS Sports has grown its soccer content in variety and scope since re-entering the soccer space in the summer of 2020. At that time, it took over broadcasting of the UEFA Champions League after Turner Sports decided it didn't want to continue televising the competition. Since then, the programming decisions CBS makes in soccer have […]

World Soccer Talk Senior Writer Kartik Krishnaiyer sat down with Micah Richards in Miami to catch up with him about his broadcast career, and the fit with CBS Sports/Paramount+. Here's our Micah Richards interview. When CBS Sports began broadcasting UEFA Champions League matches in the summer of 2020, they introduced Micah Richards to an American […]

Sky Sports and TNT Sports have renewed packages to broadcast the Premier League rights in the United Kingdom on a four-year deal. In total, the duo will have live broadcasts of 270 games each season from 2025/26 through 2028/29. Reports indicate the total Sky Sports and TNT are paying is just shy of $8.5 billion. […]

Streaming service competitors Apple TV+ and Paramount+ may soon become available in a bundle. The bundle would allow subscribers to gain access to the two platforms at a reduced cost. Currently, Apple TV+ is $9.99 per month. Paramount+ is slightly cheaper at $5.99 per month. There is also an ad-free option for Paramount+ that is […]

Exclusive: Sources tell World Soccer Talk that CBS Sports and Serie A are at a stalemate about the renewal of US media rights to Italy's top-flight league. Currently, CBS Sports is in its final season of Serie A coverage from the deal that was signed in 2021. The exclusive US rights run through until the […]

TV viewership numbers for the US Men's National Team during 2023 are the lowest since 2018. Based on research and analysis compiled by World Soccer Talk, viewership in 2023 dropped 69% from 4,267,063 viewers per game in 2022. The average audience for the men's national team was 1,324,833 viewers per game in 2023. That is […]

We're excited to announce that the Soccer TV Schedules App for both Google Play and iOS has received a fresh update. This update ensures that you enjoy the most comprehensive and up-to-date TV listings for all your favorite soccer matches, leagues, and competitions. What's New? With this update, we've updated it for the latest versions […]

1967: When LA Wolves Conquered the USA is a new documentary available to all audiences on YouTube. The documentary chronicles when Premier League outfit Wolverhampton Wanderers sent a team to the United States to participate in a summer tournament. The start of soccer in the United States can trace its popularity roots back to 1967, […]

Fans of Wrexham will soon be able to catch their favorite team in action on ESPN+. The streaming service will air the Welsh side's FA Cup second round game against Yeovil Town on Sunday, December 3rd. The upcoming fixture is set to start at 10:45AM (ET). Wrexham qualified for the second round of the competition […]

Apple Senior Vice President Eddy Cue wants Major League Soccer (MLS) to eventually become the best soccer league in the world. The executive at the mammoth tech company cited the sheer economic power of the United States. He made the claims at the recent Soccerex Miami event. “When I think of America, it’s the biggest […]

Saturday's NWSL final wasn't just something for winners Gotham FC to celebrate. CBS Sports had a fine night as well, with an average of 817,000 viewers watching the NWSL Championship on the CBS network and Paramount+. This makes the game only the second NWSL match to surpass 800,000 viewers – last season's title game which […]

The November international break is bringing ten World Cup qualifiers in CONMEBOL that fans in the United States can watch on Fanatiz. The streaming platform does not have coverage of every game during the November international break. Yet, there are many delightful games on offer through Fanatiz. Unfortunately, this does not include the Argentina home […]