Apple TV
/ 625 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
/ 626 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
/ 627 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
/ 628 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
/ 632 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
/ 633 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, […]
Awards
/ 633 days ago2023 World Soccer Talk Awards launch; Voting now open
We're proud to announce that the 2023 edition of the annual World Soccer Talk Awards has launched. The awards competition, voted on by soccer fans worldwide, recognizes the best in soccer media. Polls open June 1 and close on June 30. We encourage you to vote for the best of the best in the categories […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 635 days agoDiscover how NBC Sports saved its Premier League deal
Now the 2022/23 season has ended, the first year of the six-year NBC Premier League TV deal is over. That agreement runs through the end of the 2027/28 season. But things could have been so different. For the first time, we now know how perilously close NBC was to the end of its Premier League […]
Leagues: Bundesliga
/ 635 days agoBundesliga gets no luck in breaking Bayern dominance
This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, entitled Bundesliga gets no luck in breaking Bayern dominance, is presented by Sling. The last time a Bundesliga club other than Bayern Munich won the title was when GolTV had the rights to broadcast games in the United States. During the time that FOX Sports and ESPN+ have had […]
Awards
/ 639 days ago2023 World Soccer Talk Awards: Open call for nominees
It's that time of the year where the seasons come to an end, and it's an opportunity to reflect on what has been an incredible year of soccer from around the world. It's not just the games themselves, but all of the remarkable experts, podcasts, written word and other coverage that adds to our enjoyment […]
Leagues: Bundesliga
/ 639 days agoFinal games in EPL, Bundesliga, Championship and Liga MX
This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, entitled Final games in EPL, Bundesliga, Championship and Liga MX, is presented by Sling. It doesn't get any better than this. We preview this weekend's end of the season in the Premier League, Bundesliga, Liga MX and English Championship as a host of games with enormous implications […]
Apple TV
/ 642 days agoWhy MLS needs a reality check
This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, entitled MLS: When Hype Doesn’t Match Reality, is presented by Sling. We cover a range of topics including the Bundesliga title race, Premier League relegation battle, manager merry-go-round across Europe and other subjects. But you, the listeners, keep on pulling us back in to talk about MLS […]
Apple TV
/ 643 days agoMLS Season Pass: success or secrecy?
Both Apple and Major League Soccer (MLS) are tightlipped on sharing any metrics about viewership of its MLS Season Pass streaming service. In fact, no data has been made available since its launch. However, despite trying to keep performance numbers secret (even though streaming services such as Netflix do reveal numbers), we finally do have […]
Apple TV
/ 646 days agoCan MLS Season Pass for free sell soccer fans on MLS?
This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, entitled Can MLS Season Pass for free sell soccer fans on MLS, is presented by Sling. MLS is betting the farm on MLS Season Pass by offering the streaming service for free. At the same time, MLS is making its MLS 360 whip-around show available in more […]
Leagues: NWSL
/ 649 days agoNWSL vs USL Super League: The Next Soccerwarz
This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, titled NWSL vs USL Super League, is presented by Sling. This week's news that USL Super League aims to launch a D1 women's league in 2024 is big news. It's a shot across the bow to NWSL who is already established as a D1 league. Could the […]