World Soccer Talk

Nick Webster takes us on a journey to the Olympic Stadium in Berlin for the Switzerland versus Italy game. He also interviews an Italian soccer journalist about Italy, soccer history and when Italy last won the FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick explores Germany along the Rhine River before interviewing journalist and author Andrew Warshaw. During this episode of Inside Euro 2024, he shares his favorite game of the tournament thus far, what it was like to witness Portugal versus Georgia in person at the stadium, as well as his thoughts on one of England’s best footballers of all time.Warshaw is the author of the book, “Tottenham Hotspur: The Perfect Eleven.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Inside Euro 2024, Nick Webster discusses one of the games of the tournament.Nick walks down memory lane and explains the controversy from the Germany-Austria “The Disgrace of Gijon” game from 1982, and why it’s relevant to Euro 2024. He travels to Frankfurt to interview Romania and Slovakia fans and journalists ahead of the game, as well as sharing his thoughts post-match after a brilliant day of football.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reporting from Cologne, Nick Webster shares the experience of going to an England game in person at Euro 2024 including interviews with several England fans who have spent thousands following The Three Lions. Notably, the conversations were done before England played Slovenia.Questions are asked of Gareth Southgate, his team selection, and his stubbornness in trying to prove the critics wrong to the detriment of England's performances.Nick discusses what to do with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Webster looks back at a full day of Euro 2024 action from Dusseldorf. There, he interviewed a British football journalist about how Euro 2024 is a microcosm of life with so many different cultures getting to know each other better. They walk down memory lane about their favorite World Cup and European Championship nations and matches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Webster reports from Cologne, Germany where sunshine appears but it also means dark clouds for Scotland. Nick shares his experiences traveling around the streets and river of Cologne, giving us a flavor of the cathedral city. Onwards, Nick also mentions what his visit to Bochum was like, including an interview with a soccer bar owner and what it's like supporting a club in Germany.If you want to learn how German football culture is different, tune in.Also included is an interview with a Scottish reporter who gives listeners a better understanding of why Scotland is in the state they are right now. He shares his thoughts on whether Celtic and Rangers should join the Premier League, and what the impact would be on the Scottish football system down through the pyramid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jude Bellingham is the darling of world football and he lit up the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen with a virtuoso performance against Serbia. Meanwhile one of football's greatest scribes lit up insideeuro2024...please meet Henry Winter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 2 of the Euros and 3 matches - Nick Webster was in Cologne for Switzerland vs. Hungary and it was a great game. He also had the chance to talk with Clive Tyldesley about commentary and his legendary call during the 1999 Champions League Final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Webster reports from Germany to share his experiences about his Euro 2024 journey. Included in this podcast episode, Nick sits down with ARD journalist Oliver Hintz to talk about the European Championship tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former FOX Soccer TV presenter Nick Webster previews his new podcast series that we'll be bringing to you all summer long through World Soccer Talk. Nick explains what to expect, and how it'll be different than other Euro 2024-related podcasts. Plus, he'll be on site in Germany to bring you all of the sights, sounds and exclusive interviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some argue that "American soccer should do American soccer in its own unique American way." What is the American way, anyway, when it comes to soccer? A long regular season of meaningless games followed by playoffs to crown a champion. We take a closer look at the pros and cons of the playoffs, how they came about, and why they don't work in American soccer. We also offer ideas for what a better system would be, and what the main reason is why playoffs exist in the first place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We jump into reading the feedback from soccer fans throughout the United States and our analysis and experience about why soccer fans are not signing up for MLS Season Pass, fifteen months after the service launched on Apple TV. Has MLS moving to Apple left the door wide-open for USL, NWSL, and EPL to increase their viewership on US TV? How can MLS compete against other streaming services that offer better soccer for less money? How fans of Liga MX are flipping to the Premier League, and how the rest of the leagues are left picking up the scraps?We also dive into MLS Commissioner Don Garber’s hypocritical comments when he spoke to World Soccer Talk about his reaction to foreign leagues wanting to play official league games in the United States. Plus, he shared with us about the possibilities of more soccer rights coming to Apple soon, and whether Major League Soccer would welcome that Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been more than one year since MLS Season Pass has launched, so it's perfect timing to identify the pros and cons of the streaming product as well as the market conditions that are impacting it. What has improved, what needs to improve and what issues are impacting the growth of Major League Soccer's revolutionary streaming product such as CBS Sports Golazo Network and other free services?We also discuss how many people tuned into the CBS network to watch the historic USL Championship game between Louisville City and Indy Eleven.Other topics debated include the perception of The Athletic as a mouthpiece for MLS. Plus we share your questions and feedback in the Listener Mailbag segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode discusses Gio Reyna in the USA vs Jamaica game, what European title races are the most exciting, the reaction to the first round of the US Open Cup, ESPN's poor coverage of the FA Cup, The Athletic's cozy relationship with MLS, and a tribute to Joe Barone.There's more soccer on streaming now than ever before that it's sometimes hard to find common ground with fellow soccer fans. It often feels like two worlds colliding — the mainstream soccer games against niche leagues. Despite this, there's enough soccer for people to choose from. No matter which teams or leagues we're all watching, there are plenty of things in common to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.