World Soccer Talk

We look back at 2020 memorable moments, as well as what to look out for in 2021, Peacock announces news about popularity of the Premier League games, news about a brand-new soccer TV schedules app, talkSport pulls the plug on EPL radio broadcasts, the peculiar dislike among some people about Sam Allardyce plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss news about the possible final days of our favorite soccer TV channel, Peacock tightens the grip on Premier League fans once again, we debate how the MLS Cup Final TV ratings did, how streaming numbers are going through the roof, perceived London bias against managers David Moyes and Sam Allardyce, and more in episode 203. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Man United pundits getting called out for being too close to Solskjaer, Bundesliga goes dark on embarrassing day for ESPN+, joyous return of football supporters return to stadiums in England, latest news from Disney+ and CBS All Access for soccer fans, predictions of the TV ratings for the MLS Cup Final plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the story of Sean Connery watching soccer on satellite TV, NBC embracing Jose’s Ugly Game, UEFA inches closer to Champions League changes, exciting news about our very first WST merchandise launch, how whiparound shows change our viewing habits and more in episode 201. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

We say goodbye to Diego Maradona, CBS opens up to share more about their studio coverage for the Champions League, what’s the point of MLS Playoffs, the inconsistencies of NBC's Premier League coverage plus letters from you, the listeners, in episode 200. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have our preview of this weekend’s must-watch games, our thoughts about Netflix’s Wrexham documentary, news about another price rise from a streaming service, what we love about Ata Football’s coverage of women’s soccer, and more in episode 199. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

USA returns to action: Hype vs. reality; Champions League TV ratings, NBCSN scales back on Premier League coverage, European Super League pros/cons, joy for Scotland, thoughts on ESPN's Der Klassiker coverage, and FS1 returns to USMNT TV coverage, in episode 198. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our exclusive interview with Esmeralda Negron, we discuss how ATA Football is bringing women's soccer games to US TV and streaming, how their industry experience was able to help make sign deals with top European soccer leagues, the ways in which they're trying to bring more games to US TV and streaming, as well as discussing Esmeralda's impressive playing and coaching career. Learn more at atafootball.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

News about Team USA finally returning to US TV, how VAR has had bigger changes that anyone could have imagined, our favorite matches of the week, how sports betting is creeping into soccer, and more in episode 197. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our favorite matches from this past week, T-Mobile announces a cost-cutting streaming service, untangling Peacock’s peculiarities, full steam ahead for streaming as cable companies admit defeat, our tribute to Daryl Grove plus letters from you, the listeners, in our mailbag section in episode 196. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our thoughts on CBS’s return to the Champions League, which is better - The Golazo Show or Zona Futbol, what we think of the European Premier League concept, Scottish football is finally back, MLS may be changing their season calendar after all, and more in episode 195. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

CBS makes big news with a massive change to Champions League coverage, our thoughts on the Premier League’s Big Picture proposal, details about more PPV coming to soccer games, find out more about your chance to win a Wolfsburg shirt, our opinions about CONMEBOL’s World Cup qualifiers, and more in episode 194. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our thoughts about NBC’s inconsistent TV coverage, why USA fans should be concerned about CONCACAF games on pay-per-view, how the Premier League has surprisingly underperformed in the UK, good news for fans of Ted Lasso TV series plus more in episode 193. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every week, the World Soccer Talk Podcast dives into the world of soccer broadcasting with advice and news about where to watch your favorite soccer games on TV, online and apps. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Answering your questions about all of the streaming options, big news about upcoming CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, latest update about Scottish Premiership rights, Lazio and Inter TV have arrived in the US, more details about the NISA final on US streaming, and more in episode 192. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Peacock levels the playing field of Premier League popularity, our opinions about opening weekend of Bundesliga coverage, where to go to get top-level Premier League analysis, Roku responds to demands by adding Peacock to streaming devices, and more in episode 191. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Premier League breaks a record on US TV, we reveal which long-time commentator is leaving ESPN, Copa Libertadores returns to US television and springs a surprise, ESPN announces plans for brand-new Bundesliga season, and more in episode 190. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

We tell you everything you need to know about Peacock TV, we reveal a massive announcement from World Soccer Talk, our thoughts on ABC’s coverage of the UEFA Nations League, and why Leeds United are the team to watch this season. All in episode 189. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

How European soccer is taking over soccer in the USA, soccer fans in US celebrate the return of the Scottish league, more NWSL games are coming to CBS, is Tottenham’s new documentary ALL or NOTHING? Plus much more on episode 188. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why college football’s loss could be soccer’s gain, how the Premier League is caught in the middle of a tech vs. media giant war, Bleacher Report is back again for soccer rights, we debate if MLS should try to appeal to soccer fans or American sports fans, and who needs Messi more to boost their TV ratings. Episode 187. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.