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The main European season is still a week away. But, the drama in Europe kicks off this weekend.
Kyle Fansler breaks down games that you should be watching this weekend. This includes two games where trophies are at stake.
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In 2 hours we will discover which cities across the USA, Mexico and Canada will play host to #WorldCup2026!
23 venues in 22 cities are in the running, including many that would be hosting their first ever World Cup matches.
We're excited to announce that World Soccer Talk has self-published an eBook featuring 20+ of many of the top names in US soccer media circles. The literary contributions from a lot of writers we admire and respect include Rebecca Lowe, Simon Kuper, Danny Higginbotham, Ian Joy, Brian Phillips and many others.
https://worldsoccertalk.com/2022/04/05/what-world-cup-means-to-me-download/
FOX's wrassling theatrics
Hear our thoughts about FOX Soccer's pre-game coverage of the USA vs. Honduras match, and their latest theatrics.
World Soccer Talk's Weekend Preview for February 4-6
Sunday's #AFCON2021 Final between Senegal and Egypt caps off a busy international window.
But, for Europe, the club schedule rolls on this weekend with derbies, title implications and European positioning across major leagues.
World Soccer Talk's Kyle Fansler has the information you need as you watch soccer this weekend.
The growth of American players in the transfer market
In this episode of World Soccer Talk's video show, Kyle Fansler sits down with Kartik Krishnaiyer and ESPN's Janusz Michallik to discuss Americans and MLS in the January transfer window.
Michallik and Krishnaiyer talk about how far the sport and its top league have come over the last 10 to 15 years. After all, we now see a handful of players playing, and making a difference, for some of Europe's biggest clubs.
The duo talk about the wealth of talent available in the region, and how it was only a matter of time until it started to shine through.
January Transfer Window: The gambles of Europe's elite with mid-season acquisitions
In the latest episode of World Soccer Talk's video discussion series, Transfermarkt.de's Manuel Veth & Kartik Krishnaiyer discuss the importance of the January transfer window.
Traditionally, this month of transfers is tame compared to what we see during the summer. However, in recent history, a number of big names swapped clubs during the season. Right now, many people want to see where Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland end up, but don't expect them to be on the move.
In this video, Veth and Krishnaiyer talk about the risks of buying in January and why it is more of an emergency time for clubs. The pair also talk about how that is not necessarily the case for MLS and its players. Ricardo Pepi made headlines for moving over to Augsburg, while Lorenzo Insigne agreed to terms to come over to Toronto after Napoli's season.
Coaching Philosophies with Keith Costigan and Kartik Krishnaiyer
In the latest episode of World Soccer Talk's video series, Kartik Krishnaiyer and Keith Costigan break down various coaching philosophies.
A lot of us fans berate the TV screen saying this is what certain players or teams should do during a game. However, as we see with the likes of Pep Guardiola or Jurgen Klopp, some managers know how to get the most out of their players on the pitch.
Costigan and Krishnaiyer talk about what it takes to become a coach, what sets apart the good from the great managers, and how certain organizations, like Red Bull, try to avoid some growing pains by employing philosophies over several clubs in different areas.
With the holiday season in full swing, a number of leagues are taking winter breaks. That is not the case in the Premier League.
The annual Boxing Day set of fixtures brings seven games on Sunday, with an additional game set for Monday.
However, the COVID-19 issues already postponed two games in England's top division. Here's our list of the best games over the weekend.
In World Soccer Talk's latest video, Kyle Fansler hosts a discussion with Simon Evans and Kartik Krishnaiyer about the plans for a biennial World Cup.
Krishnaiyer and Evans talk about what happened at the recent summit at FIFA, where Gianni Infantino and Arsene Wenger presented their findings about the feasibility of a World Cup every two years.
Also, the pair discusses what this means for clubs, players and international federations like UEFA, CONMEBOL and CONCACAF.
New York City FC could be the eighth different team to win an MLS Cup title in the last decade. Parity is at the forefront of the MLS, which only started under-30 years ago.
Dave Denholm and Kartik Krishnaiyer discuss a variety of topics in this excerpt from a World Soccer Talk YouTube video.
- MLS's playoff system versus a champion determined by the 'regular season'
- How a super-team could actually benefit soccer leagues
- Possibilities for promotion and relegation in MLS.
The full video can be found at the World Soccer Talk YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU7dVpTZfyc&t=273s
The final matchday of the Champions League Group Stage is today and tomorrow.
While over half the spots in the knockout stage are locked up, many teams see the next two days as their final chances to qualify.
Check out the group standings entering matchday six and what each team must do to qualify for the round of 16.
Thanksgiving dinner and a full slate of games within a couple of days of each other? It really is the holiday season.
Here are some of the biggest games in Europe and the United States as the MLS Cup Playoffs roll on.
In the latest episode of World Soccer Talk's Show 'n' Tell, soccer commentator Jim Beglin comes on to talk about his life as a player who became a commentator.
A former Liverpool and Leeds defender, Beglin's injury-laden career deterred what was a promising start.
However, Beglin made the most of his opportunities, becoming a radio commentator before switching over to the TV side of things.
As usual, the guest displays a handful of items, both from his playing days and career as a commentator.
🚨 NBC retains the rights as the exclusive broadcaster of the Premier League in the United States.
Kartik Krishnaiyer and Christopher Harris break down the details of the deal and what this means going forward:
✔️ Did NBC overpay for the rights?
✔️ The deal's impact on the MLS rights
✔️ How does Peacock come into play?
Tomorrow's action wraps up the November international break.
Check out our video on which games bear a special importance from across the world.
- There are more World Cup bids up for grabs in Europe.
- A major rivalry takes place for the second time this year in South America.
- Two CONCACAF teams battle in a contest between the two- and three-ranked teams.
