The K League United Podcast: Recent Episodes
K League United
The official English podcast of K League providing coverage of the latest South Korean football news with opinions, analysis, player interviews, and match previews for K League 1, K League 2, and the Korean National Team.
Ryan Walters returns to The K League United Podcast this week alongside host Matthew Binns to introduce his brand-new podcast Tunnel Vision, a show where he sits with players seconds from a World Cup Final as their career flashes before their eyes to discuss the matches, milestones, moments, mistakes and people that got them there.
Ryan's first guest on the show is none other than K League royalty Dejan Damjanović, the Montenegrin striker who forged a legacy many miles from home on Korean soil, all while claiming K League titles, shattering records and becoming the all-time AFC Champions League top scorer.
Dejan dives deep into his years at FC Seoul, the success, the struggles and the story behind that transfer.
To catch more episodes from Tunnel Vision, make sure to follow The Asian Game along with Tunnel Vision on Instagram.
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After a seven-week hiatus nearly long enough to match a hydration break, From Outside The Box returns ahead of K League 1 Round 16 to catch listeners up on the biggest plotlines prior to the World Cup break. Matthew Binns and Alex Jensen return to the podcasting booth as they prepare for this weekend's English broadcast coverage of K League 1 once more. There's first time to cast a surprisingly sympathetic eye on Hong Myung-bo, following his departure from the Korea National Team as a result of their disappointing group stage exit, in addition to a look at the effect it may have on the seven K League players who also returned from Mexico with the team. Then we refresh our memories of the title race, last year's K League 2 graduates and this year's potential second tier applicants, as well as a look at the players who were making a name for themselves before the summer break. 🍕 Proudly sponsored by Record Pizza, find your nearest location here, and in association with ⚽ TNT FC!
The final installment of our 2026 World Cup specials following South Korea's disappointing early exit. Paul and Nathan look at what went wrong, whether Korea deserved to go through even as one of the best third-place teams, was the hotmic incident the turning point, what could have been done differently, and what happens before the Asian Cup in January 2027. Plus, Paul brings The Back Post and TNT Corner.
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K League United's World Cup coverage continues with a look back at the 1-0 loss to Mexico before attentions turn to South Africa in South Korea's final Group A match. We hear from African football expert and journalist Ali Howorth to get the lowdown on South Africa. Plus, the Back Post looks at the media reaction and coverage of the loss to Mexico, and there's good news in TNT FC Corner! 🍕 Proudly sponsored by Record Pizza, find your nearest location here, and in association with ⚽ TNT FC!
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K League Conversations returns with a full, feature-length interview with Sergio Costa, Jeju SK head coach and former assistant coach to Paulo Bento for the South Korean national team. 🍕 Proudly sponsored by Record Pizza, find your nearest location here, and in association with ⚽ TNT FC!
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Paul, Nathan and Matt look back at Korea's 2-1 win over Czechia in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, look ahead to a potential and likely group decider against host nation Mexico. Plus, there's the return of The Back Post with Paul looking at the latest news and the media reaction to Korea's World Cup opener win, plus TNT Corner!
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Paul and Nathan look ahead to Korea's Group A opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Czechia, including predicting the starting XI. We also hear from Czech football writer, formerly of KLU, Tom Danciek who provides us with a scouting report. 🍕 Proudly sponsored by Record Pizza, find your nearest location here, and in association with ⚽ TNT FC!
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The KLU Pod returns with a look ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Paul and Nathan look at South Korea before Japanese football writer and author of Between The Lines, Sean Carroll provides insights on Japan, commentator Simon Hill has the lowdown on the Socceroos, and the Asian football writer, the Asian Game's Martin Lowe, looks at the best from the six west Asian teams.
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The Back Post returns with a look at the media reaction to Hong Myung-bo's South Korea squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, plus media analysis of K League 1 after 15 rounds, as well TNT Corner.
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K League 1 enters its mid-season hiatus following last weekend's Round 15 fixtures. Matt, Paul and Alex take a look back at the action and give their takes and thoughts from the commentary booth.
The second half of the podcast then looks to Hong Myung-bo's recently announced 2026 World Cup Squad for Korea and assesses the six call-ups from K League and why they were considered for the flight.
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Matt is in the studio solo once more for another short recap edition but, fear not, as Alex and Paul are on hand to assist with their post-match thoughts from the commentary booth on all the Round 14 action.
A shorter than usual episode this week as we go up against midweek fixtures once more. Matthew Binns looks briefly over the Round 13 action along with messages on the answering machine from Alex Jensen and Paul Neat.
Matt, Paul & Alex sit down to share their commentary notes from the weekend of Round 10 action, including FC Seoul's win over Gangwon, Incheon's victory over Jeju, the back-and-forth battle between Jeonbuk and Pohang, along with Daejeon destroying Ulsan HD at the Munsu.
Then, we celebrate Children's Day by turning our attention to the U22 players lighting up the league in 2026 and give our reasons on why they are the one's to watch out for.
The Back Post returns after a short hiatus to bring the media reaction from the latest K League action. Round 10 saw "unstoppable" FC Seoul move eight points clear, Kang Sang-yoon's dramatic late long-range winner for Jeonbuk, Daejeon being "strong-strong, weak-weak," Ulsan's collapse, strong condemnation for Cho Hyun-taek following Masa's injury, plus TNT Corner!
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The first current K League player on KLU's newly-launched K League Conversations Podcast.
From Chiba via Madrid, Montenegro, Scandinavia, Romania, and Bulgaria to Bucheon, making his second K League United appearance, it's Bucheon FC 1995 midfielder Takahashi Kazuki, a key player in the Reds' march to promotion in 2025.
Kazu talks about Bucheon's promotion from K League 2 and the team's start in K League 1, including the famous win over champions Jeonbuk in Round 1.
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Introducing K League Conversations, A K League United Podcast dedicated to hearing from and showcasing interviews with players, club officials, media and more in order to get a more insightful picture into K League.
Our first guest is the CEO of TNT FC, Kim Taeryung. A former K League player himself, Kim's involvement in TNT FC has helped see the K5 League team develop into one of Korea's more unique clubs, where talent comes to train and develop to keep these players within football.
After winning the K5 League last season, in addition to the prestigous Club of the Year from the Korea Football Association, Kim talks us through the season ahead and the club's position in Korean football.
Lucky Round 7 for some, not for others! Paul, Matt, and Alex look back at the late drama in 2026 K League 1 Round 7, including FC Seoul's last-gasp win over Jeonbuk, Ulsan HD's dramatic late win over Incheon United, Gimcheon Sangmu's late draw at home to FC Anyang, as well as Gangwon FC making light work of a struggling Daejeon Hana Citizen.
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🗞 The Back Post Episode 8: media reaction to K League 1 Round 7, including FC Seoul "fighting as one to break nine-year Jeonbuk Sangam jinx, " a "completely different original monster Marcao" following weightloss, Kim Dae-won opening his "scoring vein" to become Gangwon record breaker, plus much more, including TNT Corner with news of their new kits for the 2026 season!
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The Back Post: A K League United Podcast. This latest episode looks at the media reaction and major stories from K League 1 Round 6, including Stefan Mugosa firing Incheon United to their first home win of the season, Jeonbuk beating Ulsan in the 'Hyundai Family Derby', and Pohang making it back-to-back wins with a 1-0 victory at home to a floundering Daejeon.
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From Outside The Box recaps the Round 6 action in K League 1 before moving on to what's looking like an important weekend ahead in Round 7. Matt, Paul and Alex return for this week's episode to take a look over the Round 6 action. We cast an eye on Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors' convincing victory over Ulsan HD and that Lee Seung-woo goal, while also turning our attention to The Steel Yard where a slowly resurging Pohang Steelers were able to outdo Daejeon Hana Citizen. We also focused on the Sunday fixtures between FC Anyang and FC Seoul, plus Incheon United's home fixture against Gimcheon Sangmu. We then move towards this upcoming weekend and the standout picks in Round 7. All this, plus some insight into our pre-match meals, on this week's episode of From Outside The Box! --- About the Podcast From Outside The Box is a relaxed, insight-driven podcast from K League United, proudly sponsored by Record Pizza and TNT FC.
Join K League TV commentators Matthew Binns, Paul Neat, and Alex Jensen as they draw from their weekly notes, observations, and offer peeks into their behind-the-scenes experiences from the commentary box to break down K League 1, offering honest opinions, tactical talk, and real stories from outside the commentary box, every week.
The first few episodes of this new initiative will also be available on The K League United Podcast stream before switching over to the new channels which you can find below:
Listen and Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. You can also follow on Instagram.
Another Korean national team special episode looks at the press reaction to the 1-0 loss to Austria, making it two losses in two in March, no goals scored, and five conceded. There's criticism for Son Heung-min, assessments of the "bleak state of Korean football," and an "all-round crisis," but there's praise from Austria manager Ralf Rangnick. All that and much more in the latest episode of The Back Post.
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This bonus episode of The Back Post takes a look at the headlines and media reaction to South Korea's shocking 4-0 pre-World Cup friendly loss to Côte d'Ivoire, from "open door defending," "no Hwang In-beom, no idea," "a game of four quarters, Korea undone by hydration breaks," to Oh Hyeon-gyu being the "only bright spot" and "shining Seol Young-woo."
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All the reaction to 2026 K League 1 Round 5, including a "blossoming" FC Seoul, a side that has set a new club record, media analysis of more "bore draws," how Jeonbuk got another win over title rivals Daejeon, plus much more.
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From Outside The Box continues with the shorter-than-usual offering due to the midweek matches. Paul & Alex give short roundups of the three matches they covered in midweek on commentary for K League TV.
Paul and Alex recap the pick of the Round 4 action, the first midweek set of fixtures of the 2026 K League 1 season.
Both Daejeon Hana Citizen and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors got their first wins of the new season, and there was late drama in Gimcheon, where the army side earned a late draw.
From Outside The Box is a relaxed, insight-driven podcast from K League United, proudly sponsored by Record Pizza and TNT FC.
Join K League TV commentators Matthew Binns, Paul Neat, and Alex Jensen as they draw from their weekly notes, observations, and offer peeks into their behind-the-scenes experiences from the commentary box to break down K League 1, offering honest opinions, tactical talk, and real stories from outside the commentary box, every week.
In the latest episode of The Back Post, Paul looks at the reaction to the biggest stories in Round 4 of the 2026 K League 1 season. Hwang Sun-hong says his substitutes won the game, earning Daejeon's first win of the season when triumphing over Incheon United, Bruno Mota says Lee Seung-woo deserves most of the credit for his winner for Jeonbuk versus FC Anyang, and Park Tae-ha decides to throw new recruit Jakob Tranziska under the bus after the German forward was harshly dismissed in Pohang's 1-0 home loss to Seoul. All that and more, including trial news in TNT Corner!
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In this latest episode of The Back Post, Paul looks at some of the Korean media reaction to 2026 K League 1 Round 3, including the "unshakable" FC Anyang, a "resurrecting" FC Seoul and Ulsan HD, how FC Seoul are "crossing the line", Hong Myung-bo leaving the door open to players who are fit and in form before the World Cup, and more. Plus, exicting new sponsorship news for everyone's favourite K5 club in TNT FC Corner.
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In this week's episode of The Back Post, Paul looks at the reaction from Round 2 of the 2026 K League season. The 'Chung Jung-yong derby' ends in a draw. Are Jeonbuk and Daejeon really the title contenders? Lee Jung-hyo takes aim at Paju Frontier's general manager, there's high praise for Anyang's Matheus Oliveira, plus much more, including TNT corner.
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K League 1 returned last weekend and there was plenty of surprises in store for those who caught the curtain-raiser. This week's episode of From Outside The Box takes a look through all the Round 1 action and previews the weekend ahead. After returning to the commentary booths after a winter hiatus, Matthew Binns, Paul Neat and Alex Jensen talk about shaking off the rust, the perils of the five-minute intro and the mishaps it can lead to. The trio then go through the four games they commentated on, from Ulsan's mauling of Gangwon, to the headline-grabbing Bucheon FC 1995 and their win over Champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. About the Podcast From Outside the Box is a relaxed, insight-driven podcast from K League United, proudly sponsored by Record Pizza and TNT FC.
Join K League TV commentators Matthew Binns, Paul Neat, and Alex Jensen as they draw from their weekly notes, observations, and offer peeks into their behind-the-scenes experiences from the commentary box to break down K League 1, offering onest opinions, tactical talk, and real stories from outside the commentary box, every week.
The first few episodes of this new initiative will also be available on The K League United Podcast stream before switching over to the new channels which you can find below:
Listen and Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to hear it earlier. You can also follow us on Instagram.
A brand new podcast as part of The K League United Podcast Network. Paul brings the latest news and media analysis of K League and Korean football, taking a look at the newspaper headlines, what'sbeen said, and what's happening. Episode 1 looks at reaction from the opening round of the 2026 K League season, including Bucheon FC 1995's giant-killing of champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.
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The 2026 K League 1 season is finally upon us with Round 1 set to get underway this upcoming weekend. From Outside The Box takes a look at the six matches ahead this weekend, as well as commentators' discussion on approaching the pronunciation Paul Neat and Alex Jensen sit down to preview the first round of the new K League 1 season, taking a closer look at the four featured matches for K League TV and giving insight from their pre-match notes. Paul previews Pohang's away visit to Gimcheon Sangmu while Alex takes a look at Ulsan's opener to Gangwon FC as well Jeju SK and Gwangju FC, both under new management. Then, Matt Binns phones in to give his thoughts ahead of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Bucheon FC 1995 as the K League 1 new boys visit the home of the Champions in hope of an upset. About the Podcast From Outside the Box is a relaxed, insight-driven podcast from K League United, proudly sponsored by Record Pizza and TNT FC.
Join K League TV commentators Matthew Binns, Paul Neat, and Alex Jensen as they draw from their weekly notes, observations, and offer peeks into their behind-the-scenes experiences from the commentary box to break down K League 1, offering onest opinions, tactical talk, and real stories from outside the commentary box, every week.
The first few episodes of this new initiative will also be available on The K League United Podcast stream before switching over to the new channels which you can find below:
Listen and Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. You can also follow on Instagram.
In our second instalment of From Outside The Box: Off Air, Matt speaks with Alex via phone from the side of the road outside of Jeonju World Cup Stadium to recap Jeonbuk's 2-0 win over Daejeon. We then here from Jeonbuk's new signing Oberdan on his debut match in neon green.
This episode was originally early access for Patreon members and became publicly available on Monday 23rd February.
Subscribers to K League United's Patreon and soon-to-be-launched FOTB Spotify Membership holders will obtain early-access to the first few episodes (and then exclusive access to later episodes).
From Outside the Box is a relaxed, insight-driven podcast from K League United, proudly sponsored by Record Pizza and TNT FC.
You can also follow the new From Outside The Box podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly K League 1 coverage, as well as Instagram where you can get sneak peeks from the commentary booth.
The first instalment of From Outside The Box: Off Air sees Matt and Paul mull over the return of the K League Super Cup and how they think Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Daejeon Hana Citizen will fare after busy transfer windows.
This episode was first released to KLU Patreon members on February 18th, 2026
KLU Patrons and soon to be launched FOTB Spotify Membership holders will obtain early-access to the first few episodes (and then exclusive access to later episodes).
From Outside the Box is a relaxed, insight-driven podcast from K League United, proudly sponsored by Record Pizza and TNT FC.
You can also follow the new From Outside The Box podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly K League 1 coverage, as well as Instagram where you can get sneak peeks from the commentary booth.
In Episode 1 of From Outside the Box, Matthew, Paul, and Alex kick things off by previewing all 12 teams in K League 1. From notable transfers and key players to the biggest questions facing each club, they break down what to expect this season. The trio also share their predictions for the title race and the relegation battle.
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From Outside the Box is a relaxed, insight-driven podcast from K League United, proudly sponsored by Record Pizza and TNT FC.
Join K League TV commentators Matthew Binns, Paul Neat, and Alex Jensen as they draw from their weekly notes, observations, and offer peeks into their behind-the-scenes experiences from the commentary box to break down K League 1. Honest opinions, tactical talk, and real stories from outside the commentary box, every week.
The first few episodes of this new initiative will also be available on The K League United Podcast stream before switching over to the new channel which you can find below:
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The K League United Podcast brings its eighth season to a close with a brief look back on the highlights of the year. After 47 episodes, Paul Neat and Matthew Binns bring the curtain down on the eighth season of the podcast, picking out the talking points and storylines from 2025. All this and more on this series finale of The K League United Podcast! 📺 Watch in full on Patreon.com/KLeagueUnited
The K League United Awards return for the first time since 2021 in celebration of our 10 Year Anniversary, looking back at the very best of the 2025 season.
Paul Neat and Matthew Binns return from their recent podcast hiatus to bring back The K League United Awards after a four year break. After a week of voting from votes, we reveal the Young Player of the Year, Manager of the Year and MVP for both K League 2 and K League 1, in addition to choosing our own picks for Comeback Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year. All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
The international break returns, so we caught up with FC Anyang's elated midfielder Han Ka-ram to review a triumphant season. Anyang have guaranteed their stay in K League 1 for another year, so now's the perfect opportunity to review a great campaign. At the age of 15, Han Ka-ram left home in Jeolla Province for the green fields of Germany. In this special podcast, Han discusses his thought process, what he learnt, and the advice he'd give to young men and women thinking of following in his footsteps. Han also tells Andrew Farrell about his season highs with Anyang, the successful promotion campaign, and his stunning volley versus Gimcheon Sangmu which saw him claim October's Goal of the Month. Listen to the KLU Pod wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget to leave us a review! iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Libsyn | TuneIn Radio
The final run-in continued over the weekend with plenty of dramatics to behold; from FC Anyang's superb win over Ulsan HD to more late Daegu heroics. The podcast takes a look back over all the weekend's action before casting an eye over the upcoming Round 36. Paul Neat and Matthew Binns return from the weekend commentary booth this week to give their takeaways K League 1 Round 35. Starting from the foot of the table, they talk through ten-man Daegu's last minute equaliser against Suwon FC and what that means given Jeju's 2-0 loss to Gwangju elsewhere. Then, attention turns to FC Anyang who talk a large step towards survival with a 3-1 win over the Horangi. There's a look at what's left in Final A, with Daejeon Hana Citizen and Pohang Steelers both taking strides to securing continental football, before attention shifts to this weekend's games. All this and more, on The K League United Podcast.
The living legend, the King of Daegu, Cesar Fernando Silva dos Santos, or simply "Cesinha," speaks to K League United about his legacy, making history, statues, the club's current situation, what he loves about Daegu the city and club so much, and much more.
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Jeju SK still alive, Gwangju in the driving seat for seventh, Ulsan break Daegu hearts, Gimcheon spoil the Jeonbuk party, Daejeon in pole position for third, and FC Seoul come back from the dead; Paul and Matt look back at the many talking point from 2025 K League 1 Round 34 before looking at the pick of the action in Round 35.
Incheon United defeated Gyeongnam FC 3-0 on Sunday to win K League 2 and guarantee their automatic and immediate promotion to K League 1. Andrew Farrell and Luke Evans were there for K League United. They gave their thoughts on the match, and caught up with Incheon United duo Harrison Delbridge and Gerso Fernandes. Listen to the KLU Pod wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget to leave us a review! iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Libsyn | TuneIn Radio
All done before the split, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors wrap up the title with five games to spare thanks to a 2-0 win over Suwon FC plus some help from FC Anyang elsewhere. We also look at Ulsan HD's return to winning ways plus some key matches set to take place post-split. Matthew Binns and Paul Neat are back on podcast duties to wrap up a successful league campaign for Gus Poyet's Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, who wrapped the title up with five games to go. They discuss the influence the manager has had on both the team and K League plus discuss what K League could benefit from through hiring more international managers. [READ: FC Anyang Hammer Gimcheon Sangmu] Then golf club-gate continues as Ulsan HD take a swing at survival while Lee Chung-yong pitches his parting shots at their former manager in form of celebration. A par-for-the-course win over Gwangju though might not be enough to cover up their recent scorecards. [READ: Round 33 Wrap-up] Finally, there's a look at the remaining five weekends of fixtures, highlighting the key games where the remaining races can be won or lost. All this and more on The K League United Podcast...
With six games to go, Ulsan HD have made the drastic decision to part ways with their manager Shin Tae-yong after just 56 days at the helm, with the Horangi currently sat in tenth and staring at a potential Relegation Play-off. This episode takes a look at the news as well as quick glance at the final round before the split in K League 1. Matthew Binns and Paul Neat return to The K League United Podcast ahead K League 1 Round 33 in what has been a busy international break for the top flight. With the league set to split into two for the final straight, reigning Champions Ulsan HD have split with their summer appointment Shin Tae-yong after on-field results and alleged off-field disharmony. We take a look at what has been said and what has led to this drastic turn in fortune that sees the reigning Champions, Club World Cup competitors and ACLE participants scrambling for their top flight status and, more importantly, can they avoid it. Our attention then turns to across the top division looking at the key races still to run and our thoughts on sides we haven't checked in on for a while. All this and more, on The K League United Podcast.
After a long summer recess, parliament resumes. Andrew Farrell is rejoined by Luke Evans and Mike Brandon to give their thoughts on some of the pressing issues in Korean football in general, and K League 2 in particular.
As the 2025 K League 2 season draws to a close, we discuss what impact further expansion will have on the division, and the entire pyramid structure. With nothing guaranteed (or released to the public), we address the latest rumours on what the landscape will look like in the coming years. Andrew, Luke, and Mike also return to their final 10 games of the season preview article, bemoan another international break, and shed a tear for the conclusion of the season. [READ: Will K League 2 go down to the final day? We predict the final 10 rounds] The main part of the podcast, however, is about the changes we'd make to the football structure if we had the power to decide these things. Please leave a comment with your suggestions and recommendations for expansion, relegation, promotion, or other issues you'd like to raise. Listen to the KLU Pod wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget to leave us a review! iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Libsyn | TuneIn Radio
Ishida Masatoshi is a modern-day cult hero at Daejeon Hana Citizen, a real fan favourite and someone who is looked to in order to conjure something from nothing, a magician of sorts. K League United sat down with Masa for an exclusive interview at the end of September to talk about life at Daejeon.
A lot has happened since K League United first interviewed Pohang Steelers striker Lee Ho-jae. He suffered a long-term injury, came back stronger than ever, earned his first national team call-up, made his Korea debut, and even scored his first goal for the Taeguk Warriors. Now, he's in the hunt for the K League 1 golden boot. Paul caught up with him to see how he's getting on.
The latest edition in our summer long-form interview collection takes Andrew Farrell down to his local club, FC Anyang, to meet Dutch defender and Violet hero, Thomas Oude Kotte. Thomas Oude Kotte has taken the K League by storm. Signed from Roda JC in January, Thomas has become a stalwart in the Anyang rearguard during their first-ever season in Korea's top flight. So good has Thomas been, that when Newcastle United came to Suwon to face K League All-Stars, the number 55 received a call-up and played 80+ minutes. Thomas tells Andrew about growing up in football-crazed Netherlands, the influence on the domestic game from some of football's greatest minds, his surprising move to Anyang, his favored position, and what the future holds. Listen to the KLU Pod wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget to leave us a review!
In what was set to be a simple review of the summer friendlies being hosted in Korea, Matthew Binns, Paul Neat and Andrew Farrell return to discuss two of the biggest stories to come out of the games plus a look at the K League-related fixtures and thoughts from the mixed zone and press conferences. On the eve of the Tottenham Hotspur versus Newcastle United clash in this summer's Coupang Play Series, Korea footballing world was taken aback at the announcement from Spurs and National Team captain Son Heung-min about his decision to leave the Premier League outfit after 10 years with them. With his subsequent record-breaking move to MLS side LA FC announced days later, the pod first takes a look at this sizeable transfer and the impact it could have on Korea ahead of the 2026 World Cup. [READ: Son Heung-min signs with LA FC] There were friendlies to be played though, with Team K League also back in action in what has once again become an annual tradition, defeating Newcastle by a goal to nil. Andrew gives his thoughts on the game plus we hear from Magpies boss Eddie Howe and FC Anyang's Thomas Oude-Kotte, before our columnist Claire Evans joins us to tell us about her experience from the stands. Paul then takes us through FC Seoul's 7-3 defeat to Barcelona before Andrew then walks us through the Spanish Champions second Korea-based friendly, a 5-0 victory over Daegu. We also hear from Barcelona boss Hansi Flick along with Daegu striker Edgar who caught up with our own Jung Muyeol. [READ: Dark days ahead for Daegu] Finally, defeating Newcastle in a friendly wasn't enough to turn the attention away from under-fire Ulsan boss Kim Pan-gon, who saw his year at the club come to an end after an eleven game winless run. The reigning K League 1 Manager of the Year had been coming under increasing pressure as Ulsan's title bid slipped away. Kim has been replaced by former Korea and Indonesia National Team boss Shin Tae-yong, just in time for the weekend fixtures. [READ: Ulsan HD Appoint Shin Tae-yong] All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
In this bonus episode of the K League United Podcast, Paul speaks to new KLU recruit and Pohang Steelers fan Claire Evans to check in with what's happening at the Steel Yard. Muyeol makes another mixed cameo and speaks with Steelers striker Lee Ho-jae following the R24 win over Daegu FC.
In this special episode, we preview an exciting week of international club friendlies in Korea as European giants roll into town. First, we break down Team K League vs Newcastle United, highlighting key players to watch and what the best of K League will bring to the pitch. Then, we turn our attention to FC Seoul vs Barcelona, a historic matchup set to light up the capital and get insights from FC Seoul fan and TV personality Paul Carver, before heading south with the help of KLU columnist Stuart Warren, to preview Daegu FC vs Barcelona, where the underdogs will look to make a statement against the Catalan kings. Whether you're a fan of the K League, the Premier League, or La Liga, you won’t want to miss this one.
We've all been to our share of K League 1 and 2 grounds so, this week, Andrew, Luke, and Mike discussed their favorite (and least favorite) away days in Korea. As K League 1 takes a short break, we also look at the high-profile summer friendlies featuring Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United. We round out the show debating whether the lifting of the foreign goalkeeper ban is a good thing, and which players our own teams need this summer. Listen to the KLU Pod wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget to leave us a review! iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Libsyn | TuneIn Radio
In this bonus episode of The K League United Podcast, Muyeol provides his thoughts on the current situation at Daegu FC, with the Sky Blues sitting 12th and 12 points clear of safety. Muyeol also speaks to both Cesinha and Edgar in the mixed zone following the 2-1 Korea Cup loss to Gangwon FC to get their input. The message from both of them, though, is clear. Tune in to find out!
In this episode of The K League United Podcast, Paul and Andrew look ahead to the 2025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship, or the East Asian Cup, and assess the Taeguk Warriors' chances of reclaiming their crown, look at the tournament format as a whole, South Korea's key players, who was unlucky to miss out, what Hong Myung-bo's thinking might be with his squad selection, and more.
In this episode of The K League United Podcast, Paul sits down with Pohang Steelers defender Jonathan Aspropotamitis for a full-length interview to talk about his move to K League, life in Pohang, remaining patient for a starting berth, the experience of winning the Korea Cup, and much more. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5G_7mk90Eto 📽 Extended version on Patreon: https://short-link.me/15Ls5
In celebration of reaching 10 years of K League coverage, K League United's Ryan Walters, Paul Neat, and Matthew Binns sit down to discuss their highlights and stories of their time following Korean football. From groundhopping to player interviews, and from beyond the running tracks to global international coverage, K League United has had quite the decade since its humble beginnings in Gwangyang back in 2015. Ryan, Paul and Matt recall some of their sliding doors moments and behind-the-scenes stories from ten years of keeping tabs on K League. Which players have we saved a penalty against? Which player did we give a Subway sandwich card to? What does a K League stag do look like? Also a huge THANKS to everyone who has supported us, from writers to readers, players to clubs, for making the last ten years truly memorable! Here's to many more! All this and more, on this 10-Year anniversary edition of The K League United Podcast!
In this third FIFA Club World Cup special episode of The K League United Podcast, Paul and Matt look back at reigning K League champions Ulsan HD's loss to Fluminense in matchday two, before previewing the final Group F match for the Horangi, Borussia Dortmund. To find out more about what to expect from Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund, we hear from journalist and German football expert Ultán Corcoran from Bulinews.com.
Ulsan HD need to shake off the loss to Mamelodi Sundowns and now focus on Brazilian giants Fluminense. Paul and Matt look ahead to this crunch clash for the Horangi as the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Group F reaches matchday two. We hear from South American football expert and journalistic giant Tim Vickery for his thoughts on Fluminense.
Luke Evans makes his debut in the presenter's chair to review Incheon United's potentially title-deciding victory over Suwon Samsung on Sunday night.
Luke is joined by Andrew Farrell to go through the fall-out from Incheon's win in front of over 22,000 people at the weekend. Incheon took a one-nil lead into the break, and even though Suwon talked about making a fast start to the second half, Incheon struck again, inside four minutes. Suwon rallied and closed the gap with a 65th minute response, but ultimately Byun Sung-hwan's team were left to rue poor finishing and some dreadful defending.
Luke and Andrew give their thoughts on the match, the key moments, Incheon's tactical masterclass, and Suwon's leaky defense.
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The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is here and flying the flag for South Korea and K League, Ulsan HD get their Group F campaign up and running against the champions of South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns.
In this episode of the K League United Podcast, Paul and Andrew talk about Ulsan's expectations and aims for the tournament as a whole, look ahead to the first match with the Sundowns, and offer their score predictions.
We also hear some snippets from Andrew's recent interview with Gustav Ludwigson, with the Horangi winger offering his thoughts on the tournament and the team's hopes.
Paul is then joined by African football writer and expert Ali Howort,h who gives us the lowdown on Mamelodi Sundowns.
In this episode of the K League United podcast, Andrew Farrell is joined by Luke Evans and Mike Brandon to debate whether Ulsan HD's prize money at the Club World Cup, which begins next week for the reigning K League champions in Miami, will have a negative influence on the league. Apart from a discussion on Ulsan's CWC treasure chest, Andrew, Luke, and Mike give their thoughts on the QF draw for the 2025 Korean Cup. They also briefly reflect on Korea's World Cup qualification, look forward to Suwon Samsung versus Incheon United this Sunday, and why away fans need to be treated better in K League.
You can read more about some of the talking points in these articles on the KLU site right now. Korean Cup Quarter Final Draw. "The biggest thing is to represent Ulsan" - Gustav Ludwigson on the Club World Cup. Ulsan HD's schedule so far after arriving in U.S. for Club World Cup. K League has an away fan problem, and it needs to be fixed. Ulsan HD “Satisfied” With Club World Cup Prize Money. Listen to the KLU Pod wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget to leave us a review! iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Libsyn | TuneIn Radio
In this episode of the K League United podcast, Andrew Farrell talks to Claire Evans about the Korean national team's double-header with Colombia, following the WK League, and Pohang Steelers' up-turn in form. With Paul Neat and Matthew Binns still away on international duty, Andrew refused to let go of the microphone, and was joined by Claire Evans for a special on women's football in Korea. Claire was in Namdong and Yongin to see the national team take on Colombia either side of the weekend. Claire also introduced the WK League, where the teams are located, and some of the issues associated with the division. Lastly, Claire briefly discussed Pohang Steelers' rise up the table and whether a Pohang fan could possibly support Ulsan HD in the FIFA World Club Cup. You can follow Claire's WK League page @wkleaguenews
In this episode of the K League United podcast, Andrew Farrell is joined by Luke Evans and Mike Brandon to look back over the first phase of K League 2 fixtures. With Paul Neat and Matthew Binns unavailable due to international call ups, Andrew took over the podcast this week, and naturally turned it in a K League 2 special. But with good reason. The first round robin fixtures are done, and now that the dust has settled, Luke joins the show to discuss Incheon United's near-perfect start to the season. The leaders have opened up a big gap at the summit having dropped just five points thus far. Andrew looks back on a typically roller-coaster start to the season for the third-placed Suwon Samsung, who missed a huge opportunity last weekend to close the gap on their Gyeonggi-do rivals and jump Seoul E-Land in the table. Before all that, Mike opens up about the life of an Ansan Greeners fan, normally derided in Korean football, but this season showing signs of a welcome improvement.
In this episode of the K League United Podcast we kick off interview season for 2025, starting with Daejeon Hana Citizen's Latvia international striker Vladislavs Gutkovskis, aka Gutek. Hear Gutek talk about the best players he's played with, against, whose shirt he got in the recent trip to Wembley, how his injury problems are behind him, what it's like competing with Joo Min-kyu for a starting berth, and whether the Daejeon players are talking about the K League 1 title.
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In this episode of the K League United Podcast, Paul and Andrew run the rule over all 12 teams in K League 1 and, with it being 10 Years of KLU, give each team a score out of 10 after 10 rounds played. Not only that, but K League TV commentator Alex Jensen offers his thoughts about the season so far.
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In this bonus, mixed zone episode of the K League United Podcast, Andrew speaks to Ulsan HD's Gustav Ludigson and FC Anyang's Thomas Oude Kotte after a 1-0 Horangi revenge win, and Jasir Asani ahead of Gwangju FC's AFC Champions League Elite quarterfinal clash with Al-Hilal.
K League United's tika-taka, quick-passing, straight to the point look ahead to the weekend's K League action - The Weekend Preview. In this week's episode, we look ahead to K League 1 Round 8 and the matches picked for English commentary, including a clash between two title contenders in FC Seoul and Daejeon Hana Citizen, as well as K League 2 Round 7. Remember to watch K League on TV.KLeague.com.
This month sees K League United celebrate its 10th birthday with the next few podcasts taking various looks back over the last decade of our coverage and how things have changed. In our first special episode of this series, Matthew Binns, Paul Neat and Andrew Farrell take a look back at the best players of the last ten years and try to crowbar them into a best XI using a questionably vague criteria. Take a listen and share your thoughts and tag us on socials, letting us know which picks you agree with and those names we neglected to mention! All this and more on The K League United Podcast 10th Anniversary Special!
In this episode of the K League United Weekend Preview, we hear from Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors manager Gus Poyet following the 1-0 win over FC Anyang, Green Warriors goal scorer Andrea Compagno, as well as Anyang defender Thomas Oude Kotte. Then we look ahead to K League 1 Round 7, focusing on the matches picked for English commentary - Ulsan HD vs. FC Seoul, Daejeon Hana Citizen vs. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, Gwangju FC vs. Jeju Sk, and FC Anyang vs. Gangwon FC. We also have a quick look at K League 2 Round 6.
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K League is back after the first international break of 2025 and brings K League 1 Round 6 and K League 2 Round 5. We take a look ahead to the pick of the action in both divisions.
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In the latest episode of K League United Weekend Preview, Paul and Matt look ahead to the only K League match taking place this weekend - Gwangju FC vs. Pohang Steelers. Andrew checks in with Stanislav Iljutcenko after Suwon Bluewings' 2-1 Korea Cup 2nd Round win over Seoul E-Land, and there's a brief look ahead to the rest of the 2nd Round action.
A dramatic evening in Gwangju saw the hosts fight back from a two-goal first leg deficit against the J.League 1 Champions and book their place on the flight to Saudi Arabia. Matthew Binns and Paul Neat look back on an incredible match and discuss just how Gwangju pulled off this miracle, how many superlatives can we afford Asani and do we need to rediscuss manager Lee Jong-hyo after such a memorable night. The podcast then turns its attention to another K League team in Asia hoping to do the unthinkable and fight back from two-goals down, but coming out with very different results and some strong opinions from the manager in the press-conference. There's then also time to look at Gwangju once more, as they prepare for their postponed K League game this weekend against Pohang Steelers All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
In this week's episode of the Weekend Preview we look ahead to K League 1 Round 5 and K League 2 Round 4. We also hear from Daegu FC striker Edgar Bruno and Bucheon FC 1995 midfielder Kazuki Takahashi.
This week's K League United Podcast turns its attention Down Under where Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors head south to take on Sydney FC and try to claw back a two-goal defecit.
Matthew Binns is at the helm this week as we hear from Andrew Farrell in Yongin Mireu Stadium, after the Green Warriors first leg defeat, getting the takeaways from Sydney FC manager Ufuk Talay and Jeonbuk boss Gus Poyet.
We then catch up with 10 Football commentator Simon Hill to get his thoughts from calling the first leg and how he sees things playing out in Sydney this Thursday.
Finally, we hear from Andrew once more as he speaks to Jeonbuk striker Andrea Compagno in the post-match mixed zone.
All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
In the latest episode of the K League United Weekend Preview, your tika-taka, short-passing, to-the-point weekend preview podcast, we take a look at the main points in K League 1 Round 4 and K League 2 Round 3. We also hear from Incheon United attacking duo Stefan Mugosa and Gerso Fernandes for their post-Suwon Bluewings win thoughts.
This week's K League United Podcast turns its attention to K League 2 and takes a look at the five biggest talking points of the first two rounds. Matthew Binns, Paul Neat and Andrew Farrell feature on the podcast this week, reviewing the opening rounds of Korea's second division. We take a look at the red cards in the clash between Incheon United and Suwon Samsung Bluewings, why there's hope for Seongnam FC, and also a look at league leaders Bucheon FC 1995. There's even time to dwell on the predicament Busan IPark seem to be in. The conclusions then continue over on Patreaon where we give our extended thoughts on Busan's manager Jo Sung-hwan as well as take a look at the Korea Cup first round in the latest episode of Time Added On. [PATREON: Jo Sung-hwan's Managerial Career & Korea Cup First Round] Finally, there's also still time to enter our latest kit giveaway. In celebration of 10 years of K League United, we look to give away a match-worn home shirt from our website's first interviewee, FC Anyang's Austin Berry. To stand a chance of winning this 2015 Anyang kit, simply follow us and reshare the related social media post of this podcast, or share this page with @KLeagueUnited tagged, for your chance to enter the draw with the prize set to be drawn in March. [WIN: A 2015 FC Anyang Home Shirt worn by Austin Berry] All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
The K League United Weekend Preview Podcast continues! We look ahead to 2025 K League 1 Round 3 and K League 2 Round 2 all in just over 10 minutes!
We're two rounds into the new K League 1 campaign and all teams have shown us their opening hands. We take a look at what we think each side is going to offer. Matthew Binns, Paul Neat and Andrew Farrell are all reporting for podcast duty this week, drawing some sweeping conclusions about the season ahead after just two rounds. What could possibly go wrong? We take a look at FC Anyang's promising foray into top flight life, while also casting a worrying glance over Park Tae-ha's Pohang Steelers. There's also praise for Gus Poyet's attacking Jeonbuk-side and concern over FC Seoul's attack-less equivalent. We also look at the state of the Champions Ulsan HD as well as the league leaders Daegu FC. The conclusions then continue over on Patreaon where we give our thoughts on Jeju United and Suwon FC in the latest episode of Time Added On. [PATREON: First Impressions of Jeju United] Finally, there's also still time to enter our latest kit giveaway. In celebration of 10 years of K League United, we look to give away a match-worn home shirt from our website's first interviewee, FC Anyang's Austin Berry. To stand a chance of winning this 2015 Anyang kit, simply follow us and reshare the related social media post of this podcast, or share this page with @KLeagueUnited tagged, for your chance to enter the draw with the prize set to be drawn in March. [WIN: A 2015 FC Anyang Home Shirt worn by Austin Berry] All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
The K League United Weekend Preview Podcast is back! We look ahead to 2025 K League 1 Round 2 and K League 2 Round 1 all in just over 10 minutes!
The K League United Podcast finally turns its attentions to the second tier this week as K League 2 gets underway on Saturday. Matthew Binns and Andrew Farrell are on the podcast this week, looking over the state of K League 2 ahead of the 2025 campaign. They wont' be alone though, as our writers join them to give their views on teams in a division that is bigger than ever! Mike Brandon, Michael Redmond, Diogo Valente, Luke Evans and Paul Neat all make appearances to help cover the expanded team list. [READ: K League 1 Team Guide] After all that, there's time to discuss title predictions as well as who else we think may scrape a promotion before then continuing the conversation over on Patreon to go through the K League 1 action at the weekend. There's also the announcement of our latest kit giveaway. In celebration of 10 years of K League United, we look to give away a match-worn home shirt from our website's first interviewee, FC Anyang's Austin Berry. To stand a chance of winning this 2015 Anyang kit, simply follow us and reshare the related social media post of this podcast, or share this page with @KLeagueUnited tagged, for your chance to enter the draw with the prize set to be drawn in March.
In this first The Mixed Zone episode of 2025, KLU speaks to Daejeon Hana Citizen striker Vladislavs Gutkovskis on competing for a place in the time with Joo Min-kyu, FC Anyang centre back Thomas Oude Kotte on the historic opening day win over Ulsan HD, new Horangi Matias Lacava on making his debut in K League, as well as pre and post-match press conference highlights from Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors boss Gus Poyet.
In this bonus episode of the K League United Podcast, Paul reports from K League 1 Media Day where he spoke to Daegu FC living legend Cesinha, as well as FC Seoul captain and former Premier League star Jesse Lingard.
K League is back! The 2025 season kicks off this weekend and Paul Neat, Matthew Binns, and Andrew Farrell look ahead to all the Round 1 action. Pohang Steelers vs. Daejeon Hana Citizen is the official season curtain-raiser before Jeju SK host FC Seoul and Gwangju FC entertain Suwon FC. On Sunday, the Champions take to the field when hosting newly-promoted FC Anyang, before Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors get the Gus Poyet era underway domestically at home to Gimcheon Sangmu, and Daegu FC lock horns with Gangwon FC.
The K League United Podcast returns for its eighth season ahead of the 2025 K League 1 kick-off to preview all 12 teams in the division once more and give their thoughts on who will be lifting the trophy come the end of the season. Matthew Binns returns to host alongside podcast regulars Paul Neat and Andrew Farrell to preview this year's K League 1 along with special guests Jung Muyeol, Nathan Sartain and Stuart Warren. From newly promotoed Anyang to reigning Champions Ulsan, all twelve teams are given the preview treatment, each with a look back at their 2024, a glance at their transfer window plus key players and key questions identified. [READ: K League 1 Team Guide] After all that, there's time to discuss title predicitions as well as pick out who is destined for the drop, before then continuing the conversation over on Patreon to go through AFC Champions League qualification and where Jeonbuk may end up after their misfiring madness that was 2024. There's also the announcement of our latest kit giveaway. In celebration of 10 years of K League United, we look to give away a match worn home shirt from our website's first interviewee, FC Anyang's Austin Berry. To stand a chance of winning this 2015 Anyang kit, simply follow us and reshare the related social media post of this podcast, or share this page with @KLeagueUnited tagged, for your chance to enter the draw with the prize set to be drawn in March. All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
Revisiting the lost Christmas Episode in time for Lunar New Year, The K League United Podcast goes through the mailbag and re-answers your questions with the microphones on. Paul Neat once again joins Matthew Binns to help round off your mailbag questions from before Christmas, with a focus on the format of promotion-relegation as well as their thoughts on the expanded K League 2 for 2025. There's also a quick transfer update as we turn our attentions to the biggest signings in this winter window. All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
Returning to the lost Christmas Episode, The K League United Podcast goes through the mailbag and re-answers your questions with the microphones on. Matthew Binns is joined by Paul Neat to go through the first half of your mailbag questions from before Christmas, taking a look at the newly released fixtures, the latest kit releases, Gangwon's prospects for 2025 and even a discussion on punishments for Gwangju. All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
With the transfer window now open in Korea, The K League United Podcast takes a look at some of the headline-grabbing early moves so far across both divisions. Matthew Binns is joined by Paul Neat to take a first look into the transfer window as a number of clubs swiftly go about their business. [READ: Kim Jin-su signs for FC Seoul] Attention turns to the capital as we look at FC Seoul's early transfers, including Kim Jin-su and Moon Seon-min, as well Jeonbuk's managerial acquisition of Gus Poyet. We take a look at Daejeon who have signed striker Joo Min-kyu while Ulsan HD have been up to all sorts as Kim Pan-gon starts a generational shift. There's even time to dip into K League 2 and look at Suwon Samsung Bluewings whose transfer of Stanislav Iljutcenko from rivals Seoul is bound to cause friction between supporters. All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
The K League United Podcast returns this week for an international special, turning its eyes to to the Mitsubishi Electric Cup and looking at the progress of Korea managers abroad and how South East Asia is helping to salvage and shape their careers. Helmed by former Jeonbuk Hyundai Manager Kim Sang-sik, the Vietnam National Team tasted glory in the ASEAN Championship over neighbours Thailand in a thrilling two-legged affair. Matthew Binns is joined by Ryan Walters from Bangkok fresh of the final second-leg to talk about the redemption arc for the former K League Manager of the Year. [READ: Kim Sang-sik takes charge of Vietnam] Then, attention turns to the Indonesia side who have unexpectedly parted ways with former K League and Korean National Team manager Shin Tae-yong, looking at what has gone wrong after having helped rebuild this team. We then take a broader view and look at the opportunities that can be afforded to Korean managers who are able to leave their comfort zone to shape their own style abroad and the benefits it can have for them and K League upon their return. All this and more on The K League United Podcast.
This week's K League United Podcast turns its attention to the Korea Cup Final as Pohang Steelers fought back from a goal down to defeat East Coast rivals Ulsan HD and claim the silverware for the second year in a row.
Then focus turns to Daegu where an explosive two-legged affair between Daegu FC and Chungnam Asan ended 6-5 on aggregate after extra-time to the Sky Blues, securing their spot in the top flight for 2025. We also hear from goalscorer Edgar Silva after the match.
Then we look at the last of the playoff clashes, with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors taking a 2-1 lead into the second leg against Seoul E-Land as the former nine-times Champions look to see off a Leopards side that are playing some bright attacking football under Kim Do-kyun. We also hear from 1st leg goalscorer Osmar to get his thoughts after the clash in Mokdong.
Will the unthinkable happen and K League's richest club wind up in the second tier? See what we think on this week's K League United Podcast.
Seoul E-Land could make history should they reach the promised land of K League 1 in what is the club's 10th anniversary year. A huge playoff match awaits them on Sunday and to talk about the Leopards' potential opponents, the season that was, life in K League 2, and all things Seoul E-Land, Osmar Ibáñez is our special guest for this K League 2 Playoff special episode.
In this episode of the K League United Podcast, we head south to Gwangyang and Busan Metropolitan City because it's time to look ahead to what is essentially K League's 'wild card' match. The playoffs are here, starting with Jeonnam Dragons and Busan IPark trying to leave the K League 2 Party. How rude of them...
Invited to the party is Mister Ryan Walters, a guest of honour, you could say, as KLU wouldn't exist without the "mighty" Dragons of Jeonnam, to look at what this playoff campaign means for Jeonnam after what has been their sixth season in K League 2, what the future might hold for the club, what he thinks about the visit of Busan IPark on Thursday, which former Dragon he'd like to see breath fire into this team, and much more.
Not only that but Paul speaks with Busan IPark striker Peniel Mlapa about his move to K League, his sudden departure from Daejeon, the quirky playoff rules in K League, what particular quality might give Busan the edge, and much more.
In this episode of the K League United Podcast, Paul speaks to Ulsan HD winger Gustav Ludwigson for a full-length interview about his move to K League, winning back-to-back titles with the club, his thoughts on facing East Coast Derby rivals Pohang Steelers in the Korea Cup Final, what's gone wrong in the AFC Champions League Elite, and much more.
This week on The K League United Podcast, Matthew Binns is joined by Andrew Farrell and Michael Redmond to preview the final round of the 2024 K League 2 season.
We discuss the five teams scrapping it out for the four play-off places and preview their final day fixtures.
We also take an extended look at FC Anyang's season after the violets claimed a historic promotion after finishing as Champions last weekend.
All this and more on The K League United Podcast
[READ: FC Anyang crowned K League 2 Champions]
Return fixtures are no more in the AFC Champions League Elite, but that doesn’t mean we can’t do return fixtures. In this latest K League United and the ASEAN Game crossover, it is the return leg with KLU welcoming the ASEAN Game. Paul is joined by Ryan Walters to look ahead to Johor Darul Ta'zim versus Ulsan HD in the ACLE, and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors versus Selangor in AFC Champions League 2.
In this episode of the K League United Podcast, Luke Evans sits down with Incheon United midfielder Paul-José M'Poku to talk about his move to South Korea and life at Incheon United. Video version available on Patreon.com/KLeagueUnited.
This week on The K League United Podcast, Matthew Binns welcomes Paul Neat and Luke Evans as they take a look at K League's Final B.
We discuss all six survival-scrapping teams as we review Round 34 and look ahead to the weekend.
Elsewhere, Andrew Farrell heads to Jeonju World Cup Stadium to catch up with Jeonbuk's Andrigo and Daejeon's Anton for their thoughts on the Green Warriors 2-0 defeat to Daejeon.
All this and more on The K League United Podcast
Join Paul and Matthew in the commentary booth in this bonus episode of the K League United Podcast. Sample the build-up, hear the calls, the half-time analysis, and post-match thoughts following the fourth meeting between Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Daejeon Hana Citizen.
In this long-awaited K League United-The Asian Game crossover episode, Paul Neat guests on Ryan Walters' The ASEAN Game for a special preview of this week’s action across the continent that involves three clashes involving K League sides taking on some of Southeast Asia’s best. In the AFC Champions League Elite, Gwangju FC take on Malaysian giants JDT, Pohang Steelers travel to Thailand to take on Buriram United, and in AFC Champions League 2, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors travel to Malaysia to take on Selangor.
Final Round begins this week as the 2024 Hana Bank K League 1 heads towards its grand finale. Ulsan HD, Gimcheon Sangmu, Gangwon FC, Pohang Steelers, FC Seoul, and Suwon FC will compete for the K League title and AFC Champions League qualification. In this week's episode Paul Neat, Andrew Farrell, and Nathan Sartain look at the teams in Final A, starting from sixth and working their way up the table, looking at the most recent results and how they may have affected the teams’ chances of achieving whatever it is they hope to achieve this season, and then look ahead to the next fixture and whether the fans should be worried or optimistic.
This week's K League United Podcast turns its attention to the second tier in what is quickly becoming one of the tightest races for promotion in the division's history! Just eight points separate the top eight teams so Matthew Binns, Andrew Farrell, Paul Neat and a returning Michael Redmond take a look at all the contenders ahead of the final few matches to predict who will make it to the top tier. We also hear from Gimpo FC's Connor Chapman and Leonard Pllana after their team's 2-0 win over Chungnam Asan. All this and more on The K League United Podcast
This week on The K League United Podcast, Matthew Binns is joined by Paul Neat and Luke Evans as they go through the bottom six teams in K League 1, discussing the season so far for these sides, and determining if they are to survive or find themselves relegated in six games time.
Now and then, we have additional Mixed Zone interviews that are either cut for time or do not fit in with the week’s podcast, but are too good to leave on the cutting room floor completely. Therefore we thought why not bundle them together for you to listen to them in one go here.
Last week, our team spoke in the Mixed Zone with three players post-match. Andrew Farrell spoke with Bucheon FC 1995’s Takahashi Kazuki, and FC Anyang’s Mathes Oliveira, while Jung Muyeol was on the ground in Daegu to hear from FC Seoul’s Jesse Lingard.
The K League United Podcast returns after a mid-season hiatus!
Matthew Binns is joined by regular co-hosts Paul Neat and Andrew Farrell to take a look at a Final A that is providing one of the most open title races in years!
We take a look at each side's story so far, their recent form, who's at the helm and which player is to be the most important for each side over the next seven games. There's even time for our title prediction with some fairly questionable probability metrics.
There's even a quick visit to the Daegu mixed zone where our own Jung Muyeol was able to catch up with FC Seoul captain Jesse Lingard after his side's 1-1 draw with the Sky Blues.
All this and more on The K League United Podcast.
It's a mixed zone bonus special episode of the K League United Podcast! Andrew speaks with Connor Chapman and Lachlan Wales after the two Aussies played out a 2-2 draw when Gimpo FC hosted Gyeongnam FC, before catching up with 'Jijidae Derby' match winner for Suwon Bluewings Fejsal Mulić.
The latest episode of The K League United Podcast turns its attention to Ansan and The Wa~ Stadium, where we take an in-depth look at the history of football in the city up to present day, where Ansan Greeners find themselves once again at the wrong end of the table. However, is their optimism to be had? Matthew Binns welcomes Mike Brandon to the podcast this week to talk about his time following football in Ansan from 2008. Mike takes on a journey through the Ansan Hallelujah years, the Police period and right up to the current Greeners era. Along the way, Mike touches on the joys of following a National League club, wrestling with supporters identity when a team moves, how to support a team designed for military service and also the time forgotten when Park Ji-sung managed an all-star South Korea side in one of the Wa~ Stadium's biggest attendances. The second-half of the podcast looks at the formation of Ansan Greeners, their initial promise and the position they find themselves in now, plus a look at the citizen clubs they should consider modelling themselves on if they are to turn their fortunes around. All this and more on The K League United Podcast.
The interviews keep on coming as The K League United Podcast returns to Bucheon to sit down with Bucheon FC 1995's Takahashi Kazuki. Matthew Binns and Andrew Farrell host the latest episode of The K League United Podcast as Andrew continues his tour of Gyeonggi-do stadiums as he heads over to the home of Bucheon FC 1995 to interview Takahashi Kazuki. Joining Bucheon last season, the Japanese midfielder talks through his career that saw him head to Europe at the age of 17 and the adventure through the leagues that followed. He also talks in detail about life in the K League, the grounds he loves (and hates) to play at, and his time so far at Bucheon, a club where he has settled down and is enjoying his football. All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
The K League United Podcast dips back into the second tier to visit Seongnam FC's training ground and speak with Shin Jae-won about his career to date, footballing future and the Magpie's season so far. Matthew Binns and Andrew Farrell host this episode of The K League United Podcast as Andrew is sent down to a Tottenham-filled Tancheon to speak with Seongnam forward Shin Jae-won. The Magpie striker gives insights on his past, his future and his views on the K League and Seongnam as well as talking about following the Korean National Team and the military service application process. Shin also goes into detail about growing up with a famous father (current Indonesia manager Shin Tae-yong) and talks about the pride of him helming the national team in the 2018 World Cup, that unforgettable win over Germany and how much it meant to him. All this and more on The K League United Podcast.
In this episode of the K League United Podcast, we hear from Ulsan HD midfielder Darijan Bojanić who talks about his move to Ulsan, life in South Korea, working with Henrik Larsson and Graham Potter, the best player he's played with, that ACL semifinal against Yokohama F. Marinos, his international career, and much, much more.
Lads, its Tottenham (again)! The fourth iteration of Team K League welcomes back Son Heung-min's Tottenham Hotspur to Korea once more for the 2024 Coupang Play Series. Paul Neat and Matthew Binns were on the ground once more for the match up, taking in what proved to be an entertaining encounter and hearing the thoughts of goalscorers Stanislav Iljutcenko and Son Heung-min, plus attending the post-match press conference with Ange Postecoglou. All this and more, on The K League United Podcast.
This week's K League United Podcast takes a look at the visit from Tottenham Hotspur once more as they head to Seoul to take on this year's Team K League (and Bayern Munich). There's also time to hear from Incheon United's Matej Jonjić. Son Heung-min's Spurs return to Korea for their pre-season training, taking on this year's iteration of Team K League, as well as perhaps look at signing one particular youngster they are interested in. [READ: Who is Yang Min-hyuk?] Paul Neat and Matthew Binns give their thought on the friendly, the format and the players they are interested in seeing this coming Wednesday. Then, Matthew speaks with one of the players featuring for Team K League, Incheon United defender Matej Jonjić, who goes through his career so far and a look at Incheon's current troubles. All this and more, on The K League United Podcast.
For this episode of the K League United Podcast, Andrew heads to Suwon for a coffee and a chat with Suwon FC defender Lachlan Jackson. Jackson talks about life in South Korea, his move to K League and Castle Park, working under new manager Kim Eun-jung, the 2024 season so far, and much more.
The latest installment of the K League United Podcast is something of an on-location episode. After soaking in the atmosphere of a rainy midweek Korean Cup quarterfinal between Gimpo FC and Jeju United, and taking in the upgraded surroundings of Gimpo's Solteo Stadium, Andrew sat down for a lovely chat with forward Leonard Pllana. 'Leo' talks about a whole host of topics, from making his international debut for Kosovo against the Republic of Ireland to life in Korea and the rigours of K League.
In this special K League United Podcast episode we sit down with Pohang Steelers striker for a full English interview. The 23-year-old talks about a range of topics including what it was like facing his dad's Seongnam FC side in the FA Cup, his aspirations to play for the Korean national team, his "only strengths" as a young player, what it's like being a known quantity, and much more. Extended version on KLU Patreon: here
The latest episode of The K League United Podcast shifts its attention to Gangwon-do to take a look at Gangwon FC and the eye-catching campaign they are currently enjoying. Matthew Binns is joined by Nathan Sartain in this episode of the podcast to get a detailed rundown on all things Gangwon FC. We take a look at the story so far, the success of youth and the shifting expectations of a team that are challenging the top three after almost being relegated the season before. All this and more on The K League United Podcast
This week's K League United Podcast turns its attention to the bottom-two, taking a deep-dive into the current situations both Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Daejeon Hana Citizen find themselves in ahead of their Round 21 clash this weekend. It wasn't supposed to be like this. After plenty of pre-season optimism, Paul Neat and Matthew Binns find the K League table has been turned on its head with their supported clubs Daejeon and Jeonbuk in eleventh and twelfth respectively. Their is a look back at each side's season so far and a look at where things are going wrong plus, most importantly, can either side course correct before it's far too late? All this and more on The K League United Podcast.
The K League United Podcast returns this week with a K League 2 special plus a breif look at how Kim Do-hoon's Korea got on. Matthew Binns hosts this week's K League United Podcast alongside Paul Neat and Andrew Farrell, as the three take a look at the teams that are surprising and disappointing in the K League 2 after 16 match weeks. They also have time to quickly review the National Team's ongoings, looking at their recent wins over Singapore and China. All this and more, on The K League United Podcast.
The K League United Podcast returns this week with a live round up of the weekend action in K League 1 plus a look at the new managerial hires. Matthew Binns hosts this week's briefer episode of The K League United Podcast alongside Andrew Farrell and Luke Evans, providing a quick rundown of all the latest managerial hires from the national team down to K League 2. They then turn their attention to the weekend where they wrap up all the top flight action in Round 16 All this and more, on The K League United Podcast
Series 7 Episode 10 of the K League United Podcast is jam-packed. Paul, Matthew, Luke, and Andrew talk about: Incheon fans and 'water bottle gate', pressure on Daejeon Hana Citizen manager Lee Min-sung, Daegu FC's first win under their new boss, the title race in K League 1, Suwon Bluewings' shock home loss to Cheonan City, Seoul E-Land's return to form, among a whole host of other topics. Not only that, we hear from Fejsal Mulic and Edgar Silva in the mixed zone, plus Michael's interview with Eduvie Ikoba.
After 11 rounds played in K League 1 in 2024, and with every team now having played each other once, the lads go over which teams have impressed them and which ones haven't.
Paul, Luke, and Andrew each pick one team that has performed better than they expected this season, and one which has performed below expectations and try to offer some explanation as to why. 📺 Watch in full on Patreon.com/KLeagueUnited
Another live-recording of The K League United Podcast sees our usual hosts give their full-time reactions to Ulsan Hyundai's AFC Champions League heartbreak at the hands of Yokohama F. Marinos before moving on to review all the best action from K League Round 8.
After taking a narrow lead at the Munsu Stadium, Ulsan Hyundai made the short trip to Japan midweek to take on Yokohama F. Marinos for a place in the AFC Champions League Final. What followed was 120 minutes enthralling football that ultimately saw the Horangi exit the competition via penalty shootout. Matthew Binns, Paul Neat and Andrew Farrell give their thoughts on the encounter shortly after the final whistle and what this means going forward for Hong Myung-bo's men. Then, their focus shifts to the K League where they a look at the hotly-anticipated second tier clash between FC Anyang and Suwon Samsung Bluewings, hearing from Fejsal Mulic post-match. Then, it's up to K League 1 to talk about all the weekend action and THAT goal in Sangam. Our very own Jung Muyeol was also busy in Daegu, getting the thoughts of attacker Go Jae-hyeon. All this and more on The K League United Podcast.
The K League United Podcast returns this week with a focus on the cups, looking at both the Korea Cup and the AFC Champions League, in addition to discussing the first managerial casualty of the campaign, Dan Petrescu. This week sees Matthew Binns and Andrew Farrell resort to a length phone call to discuss all things Korean football, first tackling the departure of manager Dan Petrescu from bottom-of-the-table Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and what this means for the Green Warriors. Then attention switches to the FA Cup and the much-hyped Seoul Derby where Seoul E-Land welcome FC Seoul to Mokdong. Michael Redmond calls in with his thoughts before Paul Neat speaks to Seoul E-Land's Peter Makrillos and, the man many will have their eyes on ahead of this clash, Osmar. Finally, attention turns towards the AFC Champions League where Ulsan Hyundai take on Yokohama F. Marinos in the semifinals. All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
The K League United Podcast returns after the international break to take in a weekend of Korea Cup action, South Korea's World Cup Qualifiers against Thailand and a look ahead to the weekend's action in K League 1. Matthew Binns is joined by Paul Neat, Andrew Farrell and Luke Evans this week in another live edition of the podcast as they look over the recent ongoings in Korean football. First up, a look back at the second round of the Korea Cup (formerly FA Cup) with a selection of the best encounters before looking ahead to Round 3. Then there's time to take in Korea's home and away matches to Thailand over the international break as Hwang Sun-hong takes the helm on an interim basis. Finally, there are previews for all six K League 1 matches as top flight football returns after the international break. All this and more on The K League United Podcast.
This week's K League United Podcast takes a Seoul-focus as both capital clubs made headlines on Sunday afternoon, with one beating Suwon Samsung Bluewings while the other welcomed over 50,000 to see their new signing Jesse Lingard. We then turn our attention to the AFC Champions League quarterfinals after Ulsan Hyundai defeated Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. K League fans descended on the capital last Sunday as Jesse Lingard look to make his FC Seoul home debut in a GyeongIn Derby against Incheon United while, on the other side of the river, Seoul E-Land played host to Suwon Samsung Bluewings. Matthew Binns, Paul Neat and Andrew Farrell return in the first live recording of the year, initially turning their attentions to Mokdong to discuss the headline act in the K League 2 being the Bluewings trip to the Leopards, with Seoul E-Land winning in dramatic circumstances to propel themselves to the top of the division. We also hear from Osmar and Peter Makrillos in the mixed zone [READ: Seoul E-Land 2-1 Suwon Samsung Bluewings] We then cross the Han River to Sangam where a record paid K League attendance saw over 50,000 come out for Incheon United's visit, and to hopefully catch a glimpse of England international Jesse Lingard in the process. We have the press conference in full plus we hear from Incheon United's Matej Jonjic about returning to Incheon, how things have changed and the differences between K League and J.League [READ: GyeongIn Derby Recap] After the break, we move on to continental football to review an all K League encounter in the quarterfinals with both sides hoping to find ways to qualify for both the final 4 and also the 2025 Club World Cup. In the end, Ulsan HD (Hyundai) won out against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, progressing through 2-1 on aggregate. [READ: How K League teams could qualify for the Club World Cup 2025] Finally, we have time to give our thoughts on Hwang Sun-hong''s first Korea squad before giving our picks for this week's K League Survivor. All this and more on the K League Untied Podcast
Both K League 1 and K League 2 returned last week with crowds out in full force. The K League United Podcast takes a look over all the main action plus some post-match interviews along the way. K League is back, as are Matthew Binns, Paul Neat and Andrew Farrell in a recap of the opening weekend action. The trio start with a look at Friday's games, with interviews and insight from Jeonju featuring Moon Seon-min and Tiago, plus press conference recordings from Jeonbuk manager Dan Petrescu. Then we move to Gwangju where FC Seoul were in town with England international Jesse Lingard, yet it wasn't enough to stop the home side who were in stellar form, picking up where they left off from last season. We also look at Suwon FC's impressive team performance against Incheon United, while Jung Muyeol speaks to Daegu FC's Edgar Silva after a 1-0 defeat to recently promoted Gimcheon Sangmu. There's time to look into some eye-catching results in K League 2 before looking at the main second division draw, recently relegated Korean football giants Suwon Samsung Bluewings at home to Chungnam Asan. [READ: Welcome to K League Survivor] There's even time to pick the games to watch in Round 2 as well as the K League Survivor picks. All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
The 2024 K League season is here! In this episode of the K League United Podcast, we look ahead to Round 1 of the 2024 season. To do that, Paul Neat speaks to K League TV commentator Alex Jensen who looks ahead to the East Coast Derby, Ulsan HD vs. Pohang Steelers, as well as a now sold-out Gwangju FC vs. FC Seoul.
'Our Seoul' admin Oh Se-bin provides more insight on FC Seoul and the potential debut of Jesse Lingard, and, with there being a KLU Pod derby when Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors host Daejeon Hana Citizen, we bring back the Writers' Chat with Paul and Matthew Binns sitting down to discuss the match. In the KLU virtual studio, Paul, Luke Evans, and Andrew Farrell preview the remaining games in K League 1 - Gangwon FC vs. Jeju United, Incheon United vs. Suwon FC, and Daegu FC vs. Gimcheon Sangmu. Andrew also picks out the standout matches in K League 2 with Suwon Samsung Bluewings set to play their first match in the second tier this Sunday. Director's cut edition on Patreon.com/KLeagueUnited
K League is back! The 2024 season is upon us and to look ahead to what should be another crazy and enthralling K League 2 campaign, Paul, Matt, and Andrew - with cameos from KLU's Diogo Valente and Michael Redmond - preview each of the 13 teams in the second division. Looking at what happened last year, key transfers during the winter, key players, and the biggest questions facing these teams, it's the K League United Podcast's traditional curtain raiser. The lads also predict how the K League 2 table will look come the end of the season. Bonus content on Patreon.com/KLeagueUnited
After a winter in hibernation, The K League United Podcast returns for its seventh season, kicking things off with an extensive preview and table predictions for Korea's top tier. After an off-season in which Korean football drew all sorts of headlines for its showings at the AFC Asian Cup, the K League 1 returns to lift the mood and with it, The K League United Podcast begins its seventh season with Matthew Binns, Paul Neat, Andrew Farrell plus a number of our writers calling in to getting the action underway in a bumper episode. The trio take a look at the state of all twelve teams ahead of the season, with Nathan Sartain, Charlie Beasley, Jung Muyeol, Luke Evans and Tom Bolger also offering their informed opinions. The episode then moves on to boldly make K League 1 table predictions based on these previews, knowing full well the humiliation and backlash that could ensue. There's also time for a quick discussion on the potential domestic successors to Jurgen Klinsmann for the Korea National Team job and for Paul to get worked up about squad numbers once more. All this and more on this episode of The K League United Podcast!
With all football wrapped up for 2023, The K League United Podcast look to unwrap presents from under the tree as a host of writers and friends of the podcast join for the annual Christmas special. This year's Christmas Special sees Matthew Binns take hosting duties alongside Paul Neat and Andrew Farrell as they take a live look at what people want for K League this Christmas and deciding whether or not to grant their wish. After all, what's Christmas without an argument or two? The trio are joined by a wide range of special guests, featuring writers present and past, along with Podcast regulars and long time supporters. Expect cameos from Diogo Valente, Charlie Beasley, Peter Hampshire, Alex Jensen, Ben Griffis, Scott Whitelock, Luke Evans, Mike Brandon and Ryan Walters as each explain what they want to see changed in K League next year to help improve it. All this and more on this festive edition of The K League United Podcast!
With promotion and relegation playoffs at a close, The K League United Podcast looks back at Suwon FC's sublime showing to seal safety before turning its attention to the continent for the end of the AFC Champions League group stages. K League United columnist Michael Redmond then looks back at his last six years of supporting Seoul E-Land as he prepares to bid farewell to the Korean peninsular. A dramatic end to the K League play-offs saw Suwon FC overwhelm Busan IPark late on to retain their top flight status in style while Gangwon FC also saw off a spirited Gimpo FC to secure their stay in K League 1 for 2024. K League United's Andrew Farrell took it all in and speaks with Matthew Binns over a memorable second leg, or rather one to forget for Busan fans. Andrew then catches up with Lachlan Jackson to get his post-match thoughts on a game that proved to be one of the highlights of his Korea. [READ: "Best moment of my career - Lachlan Jackson] We then head to Jeonju where Matthew is joined by Michael Redmond to wrap the AFC Champions League groups stages and we hear comments from manager Dan Petrescu in the post-match press conference. [READ: Jeonbuk Progress to the Round of 16] Finally, as he prepares to leave Korea, Michael Redmond hosts this week's Futbology segment as he looks back over his last six years supporting Seoul E-Land. All this and more on The K League United Podcast.
With K League 1 drawn to a close, this week's live version of The K League United Podcast looks at the relegation of Suwon Samsung Bluewings, the success of Gwangju FC and previews the second-leg of the promotion-relegation playoffs. Matthew Binns was joined live by Andrew Farrell and Luke Evans as they looked over the headlines from the last few days. First, they take a look at the recent K League Awards and their opinions on the choices, before moving onto the biggest story of the weekend, the relegation of Suwon Samsung Bluewings, going over Saturday's match, their season and the last few years to work out how did it come to this. Then, on to brighter notes as they focus on one of the success stories of the season, Gwangju FC's 3rd place finish and qualification to the recently revamped AFC Champions League Elite. There's also a few choice thoughts on the reformatting of that competition as well. Finally, it's onto the playoffs as they review the first leg action before turning their attention to the weekend. For the audio version of this podcast only, Michael Redmond makes a last minute appearance with a post-match interview with Gimpo FC striker Luis Mina. All this and more on The K League United Podcast
This weekend sees the K League 1enter its final round with three teams in danger of direct relegation to the second tier whilst two will be left to jostle out for a preferred relegation spot. Meanwhile K League 2 draws to a dramatic close and K League clubs continue to perform in Asia after another four wins from four. This week's bumper edition of The K League United Podcast sees Matthew Binns joined by Paul Neat, Luke Evans and Andrew Farrell to look back over the last round of action and preview the ongoing scrap for survival in K League 2. With Suwon Samsung Bluewings facing Gangwon FC in a match that could see the defeated drop down a tier, Suwon attacker Maxwell Acosty joins us for an interview to help preview the encounter. Attention then turns to a dramatic final day of K League 2 action where Gimcheon Sangmu were crowned Champions as Busan lost out before a quick look at the playoffs. On top of all this, AFC Champions League is ongoing, and we look back at Match Day 5 where all four Korean clubs came away with wins. Plus, we hear from Yokohama F Marinos boss Kevin Muscat, in addition to Incheon defender Oh Ban-suk and goalkeeper Kim Dong-heon. All this and more on The K League United Podcast.
In this week's episode of the K League United Podcast, Paul and Matt look at the pick of the action in K League 1 Round 37 and K League 2 Round 39. Suwon Bluewings could be relegated this weekend and would they be the biggest team ever to go down? In K League 2, it's a two-horse race for the title but it's the wacky races for the playoffs. Who will be smiling come the end of the weekend?
The 300th episode of the KLU Pod! In this week's episode of the K League United Podcast, Paul speaks to Daejeon Hana Citizen striker Tiago Orobó about the golden boot race and his move to the club. We also hear from Gwangju FC's Lee Soon-min and Daegu FC's Cesinha from the mixed zone with Muyeol. Not only that but there's the latest news which includes South Korea's 5-0 win over Singapore in a World Cup qualifier, financial trouble at Gangwon FC, a new football history museum, and more.
Ulsan Hyundai are K League 1 champions again! But at the other end of the table, there are even more relegation worries for the two Suwon teams. In this week's episode of the K League United Podcast, we hear from K League TV commentator Alex Jensen who was on duty for the game that sealed the title for Ulsan. Paul and Andrew recap their visits to the two Suwon games at the weekend and go over their survival chances. Then there's the Futbology Match of the Week, looking ahead to Matchday 4 of the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League.
It's a bumper episode of the K League United Podcast this week with two full interviews plus three more from the mixed zone. Paul speaks to Chungbuk Cheongju midfielder Peter Makrillos and Pohang Steelers centre back Alex Grant, Muyeol chats with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors midfielder Nana Boateng, and Andrew has ACL Matchday 3 reaction from Oh Ban-suk and Gerso Fernandes. Not only that, but we have the Futbology Match of the Round - Busan IPark vs. Bucheon FC 1995.
In this week's episode of the K League United Podcast, there's a K League news bulletin, a look ahead to Final A & B with K League TV commentator Alex Jensen, Muyeol speaks to Daegu FC star Go Jae-hyeon, and there's the Futbology Match of the Round.
In this week's episode of the K League United Podcast, Paul is joined by KLU Groundhopper Andrew Farrell to take a look at the current state of play in K League 2. Not only that, but we hear from Bucheon FC 1995 defender and K League cult hero Nilson Junior who sat down with Andrew to talk about his footballing journey. We also have the Futbology Match of the Round. Chungnam Asan vs. Chungbuk Cheongju may be the only match in K League this weekend but it's an important one.
In this week's episode of the K League United Podcast, Paul and Matt look back at Matchday 2 of the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League Group Stage where it proved to be mixed fortunes of the four K League teams. After Incheon United made it two wins from two, we hear from Harrison Delbridge, Gerso Fernandes, Paul-José M'Poku as well as Kaya FC-Iloilo boss Colum Curtis. Then the boys look ahead to Round 33 in K League 1, the last before the split with a place in the top six up for grabs for two of FC Seoul, Incheon United, and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. There's the Futbology Match of the Round, too.
Kim Byung-soo out and Yeom Ki-hun in at Big Bird and Nam Ki-il out with Jung Jo-gook in charge in Seogwipo are both discussed by Paul and Matt in this week's episode of the K League United Podcast. The main talking points from K League 1 Round 31 are also covered and we also hear from Pohang Steelers' Alex Grant who spoke to Muyeol in the mixed zone following the Steelers' 0-0 draw with Daegu.
This week's K League United Podcast takes a look back at the first round of matches in the AFC Champions League before sitting down with Incheon United's Stefan Mugoša. The AFC Champions League finally returned and K League teams flew the flag high as all four representatives came out of the midweek fixture with a win each. Incheon United flew to Japan and stunned J.League Champions Yokohama F. Marinos by four goals to two while K League winners Ulsan Hyundai make comfortable work of the visiting BG Pathum United. On the Wednesday, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors finally returned to winning ways against Hong Kong's Kitchee SC, while Pohang Steelers rounded off the fixtures with a 4-2 win away in Hanoi. Matthew Binns, Luke Evans & Andrew Farrell open the pod with a live recording at the end of the action before Paul Neat took the helm for the second-half, gathering reaction from Incheon United fans and, also, speaking with Incheon United Stefan Mugoša. There's even time for a look ahead to this weekend's Futbology Match of the Round. All this and more, on The K League United Podcast.
It's an ACL Matchday 1 Megapod! We have interviews with Stefan Mugosa, Wanderson and Nana Boateng from the players' side. We have experts from across Asia from Hanoi to Honam and everywhere in between with Duy Anh from Vietnamese TV station VTVCab, Thai football writer Gian Chansrichawla, Hong Kong football expert Christie Lueng, our very own Luke Evans, Zeno Jo and Tom Bolger, as well as of course, the Futbology Match of the Round.
With Pohang flying high in second, we sat down with a K League cult hero in Wanderson to get his thoughts on the Steelers season so far. Not only that, there are reviews of last weekend's action plus post match interviews with Tsubasa Nishi and Edgar Silva.
This week's K League United Podcast see Matthew Binns and Paul Neat in the hosting seat looking over the latest headlines including the moves of Lee Han-beom and Bae Jun-ho to Europe, Jurgen Klinsmann's team selection for Korea's upcoming friednlies and An Ik-soo's resignation at FC Seoul. There's then time for a round-up of K League 1 Round 28 including Jung Muyeol's interview with Daegu FC's Edgar Silva. There's even a dip into the second tier as Andrew Farrell swings by Mokdong to speak to Tsubasa Nishi. Then, Paul and K League Brazil's Khaleby sit down with Pohang Steelers Wanderson, to talk about the season so far. Dubbing provided by Diogo Valente. There's also time for the Futbology Match of the Round! All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
In this episode of the K League United Podcast Paul, Matt, Andrew, and Luke react to Incheon United's AFC Champions League qualification playoff win over Haiphong FC. We also hear from Jo Sung-hwan and Gerso Fernandes in the post-match press conference before Andrew catches up with Gerso and Stefan Mugosa in the mixed zone. The boys then go through the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League Group Stage draw.
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The AFC Champions League returns to Korean shores as V. League 1 side Hai Phong roll into town to take on an Incheon United side set to finally enjoy the rewards of last year's impressive campaign.
After finishing fourth last season, Incheon United find themselves at the AFC Champions League table with one play-off match separating them from the group stages. With many new recruits in the off-season now bedded in and some eye-catching summer business, can Jo Sung-hwan's side now deliver? Matthew Binns and Paul Neat host this week as they welcome Incheon United columnist Luke Evans to the podcast to give his thoughts ahead of the clash. Later on, Incheon United centre-back Harrison Delbridge pops by to give us an update on how the side are feeling ahead of this clash. Finally, Andrew Farrell makes a late cameo as he discusses the Futbology Match of the Round.
All this and more, on The K League United Podcast.
There are just nine rounds to go now until the split in K League 1, or Final A and B as it’s now called, when the teams in each half of the table will play each other one more time. Some have a bit of homework to do, though. In this week's episode of the K League United Podcast, Paul speaks to K League TV commentator Alex Jensen about what teams need to do before Nathan Sartain joins to speak specifically about Gangwon FC and the relegation battle.
The stars have risen! Team K League beat La Liga giants Atlético Madrid 3-2 in the 2023 Coupang Play Series thanks to goals from Anton Kryvotskuk, Aleksandar Paločević, and Lee Soon-min. In this bonus, on-location episode of the K League United Podcast, Paul and Andrew recap the event and hear from Atlético boss Diego Simeone, the man in charge of Team K League Hong Myung-bo, as well as Anton and Gerso who were instrumental.
Team K League reassemble this week as they take on La Liga giants Atletico Madrid in Seoul World Cup Stadium as part of the Coupang Play Series.
This week's K League United Podcast sees Matthew Binns and Paul Neat take the helm ahead of Team K League versus Atletico Madrid. [READ: Why Team K League could do better this year] Assembled from a fan selection and picks of manager Hong Myeong-bo, Team K League are set to represent the best the division has to offer against the Spanish heavyweights. [READ: 5 Team K League Players to watch out for] After looking back through the history of this fixture, Matthew and Paul first highlight their players to watch from the home side, before previewing Atletico's star-studded squad. Andrew Farrell also pops by to give us his thoughts on this sell-out fixture as well. All this and more on The K League United Podcast.
In this week's episode of the K League United Podcast Paul and Andrew recap K League 2 Round 22 and look at the state of play for the 13 teams currently in the second tier. We also hear from Nilson Junior, Peter Makrillos, and Patrick Flottmann who Andrew spoke to in the mixed zone after their respective games on Tuesday and Wednesday.
This week's K League United Podcast sees hosts Paul Neat and Matthew Binns continue to look at the major happenings in the K League transfer window. First, there's talk of PSG's rumoured friendly against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in Busan after the Ligue 1 club recently signed Korea National Team star Lee Kang-in. The podcasts then looks to a move that caught everyone off-guard, the sensational arrival of Stefan Mugoša streamed live on Incheon United's YouTube channel as they welcomed the striker home after a year in Japan. Luke Evans joins Paul to talk about how big this transfer is for the club. There's then a look at another headline move, with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors' Cho Gue-sung finally departing the K League after plenty of rumours, signing for Danish sign FC Midtjylland.
Then, we have an extended interview with Daejeon Hana Citizen's Anton Kryvotsyuk and how he is finding life in his first year in K League. Jung Muyeol also makes an appearance from the Mixed Zone, speaking with Gangwon FC's Yun Suk-young in a rare English interview after the side's goalless draw with Daegu. Finally, Andrew Farrell pops by to tell us his Futbology Match of the Round for the weekend. After all of that, there's even time to discuss our current Newcomer of the Year and also even a mailbag with your questions! All this and more, on this episode of The K League United Podcast!
This week's episode of The K League United Podcast sees Paul Neat and Matthew Binns turn their attention to this season's transfer window as they run through the business so far, what the papers are saying and who they think clubs should be going for.
They are also joined on the line by Jung Muyeol and Nathan Sartain who give their detailed takes on what dealings need to be done at Daegu FC and Gangwon FC respectively. There's also time for talk about the latest Team K League candidates and a peak at who's available for Free Agency at the end of the season. All this and more, on this episode of the K League United Podcast.
In this week's episode of the K League United Podcast Paul Neat, Michael Redmond, and Andrew Farrell look over the 2023 K League 1 season as it reaches its halfway point. Not only that but K League TV commentator Alex Jensen offers his highlights of the season thus far and there's also all you need to know about the Futbology Match of the Round - FC Seoul vs Daejeon Hana Citizen.
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In this bonus episode of the K League United Podcast, Nathan Sartain speaks to Seongnam FC columnist about Kim Ji-soo's move to Brentford in the English Premier League before Nathan talks about the current situation at Gangwon with manager Choi Yong-soo leaving the club and Yoon Jong-hwan taking over.
This week's K League United Podcast wraps up the international break and recent events before taking look towards the weekend's K League 1 action.
Matthew Binns, Paul Neat and Michael Redmond returned to the pod booth on Tuesday evening to discuss the latest ongoings in Korean football as well as giving their thoughts on Korea's somewhat underwhelming performance against Peru and El Salvador. There's also time to then talk about names that have been linked with big moves to Europe before turning their attention to K League 1 Round 19 with Andrew Farrell joining to preview the Futbology Match of the Round, the Super Match.
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Paul and Matt are joined by KLU's groundhopping columnist Andrew Farrell to go over K League 1 Round 18, the latest issues, as well as the best and worst grounds in K League 1.
In this week's episode of the K League United Podcast, Paul and Matt look at the key races in K League 2, from the title race to the wooden spoon and everything in between. This week's Futbology Match of the Round is also from the second tier with top taking on fifth.
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In this week's episode of the K League United Podcast we hear from FC Anyang's Brazilian star Andrigo in a full-length interview and we head into the mixed zone to speak to FC Seoul skipper Osmar, Daegu FC leading scorer Edgar Bruno, and Incheon United winger Gerso Fernandes.
The K League United Podcast sees Matthew Binns and Paul Neat take a look back at Round 14 of the K League 1. The latest episode of The K League United Podcast sees a recap of all six matches from K League 1 round 14. Not only that but Paul and Matthew also look ahead to the Futbology Match of the Round in addition to answering your questions from the mailbag.
In this week's episode of the K League United Podcast, Paul and Matt talk about the departure of Kim Sang-sik at Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, the arrival of Kim Byung-soo at Suwon Bluewings, Osmar being new FC Seoul captain, and other recent events. Muyeol Jung speaks to Pohang Steelers defender Alex Grant while Andrew Farrell has the Futbology Match of the Round - Ulsan Hyundai vs FC Seoul.
The K League United Podcast checks-in with the second tier as they pick the sides that have impressed and those that still have work to do. With midweek fixtures in K League 1, Matthew Binns, Paul Neat & Michael Redmond take a look below the relegation line and peer into the second tier to see how things are getting on in K League 2. First, they take a look at the side's that have failed to live up to their own expectations before then ending optimistically with the sides that are impressing. There's also time for K League Survivor picks and this week's Futbology Match of the Round with Andrew Farrell. All this and more on The K League United Podcast.
This week's bumper K League United Podcast is a derby delight, featuring five interviews ahead of the 100th K League Super Match and also the first East Coast Derby of the season. After a weekend that saw Daejeon Hana Citizen halt the juggernaut that is Ulsan Hyundai and a Suwon Samsung Bluewings showing against Jeju United that saw them depart with their manager, Matthew Binns and Paul Neat return to first recap the weekend in the top flight, including interviews by Jung Muyeol of Daegu's Edgar and Gwangju FC's Timo Letschert after a belter of a "Moonlight Derby". Then, attention turns to the weekend ahead as an unbeaten Pohang Steelers travel to take on first place Ulsan Hyundai in the first East Coast Derby of the year. Finally, there are interviews galore as we look at the 100th K League Super Match between FC Seoul and Suwon Samsung Bluewings. Both Dejan Damjanovic and Adam Taggart join to talk about clashes past while Dave Bulthuis joins to give his thoughts on Suwon's chances at present. Andrew Farrell then pops in to give us this week's fairly obvious selection for Futbology Match of the Round, offering the lowdown on Seoul's World Cup Stadium. All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
Celebrating K League United's 8th birthday, Paul chats with Chungbuk Cheongju's Peter Makrillos about his move to K League and the K League 2 newcomers start to the 2023 campaign. We also hear from Andrew Farrell who looks ahead to the Futbology Match of the Round - Pohang Steelers vs. FC Seoul.
This week's K League United Podcast takes in second round of the FA Cup along with Round 5 of K League 1 and 2, in addition to an interview with Jeonnam Dragon's Leonard Pllana. Club football returned last week as the international break drew to a close, with K League 2 teams entering the second round of the FA Cup, before teams laced up their boots for their regular league commitments at the weekend. Matthew Binns returns to the hosting chair and is joined by podcast regular Michael Redmond and K League United's groundhopping columnist Andrew Farrell to pick their highlights, while Paul Neat pops up later on with an interview with Jeonnam Dragons' attacker Leonard Pllana. There's even time for the Futbology Match of the Round before a K League stadium quiz to round off proceedings. All this and more on The K League United Podcast!
In this week's episode of the K League United Podcast, Paul speaks with Incheon United forward Gerso Fernandes about how he and the team have begun the season, the 5-0 loss to Gwangju FC, and then look ahead to Daegu FC at home in Round 5. Muyeol Jung speaks to Daegu goalkeeper Oh Seung-hoon in the mixed zone following the 2-0 win over Jeonbuk before Andrew Farrell provides the Futbology Match of the Round - Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors versus Pohang Steelers.
In this week's episode of the K League United Podcast Paul Neat and Michael Redmond recap the pick of the action from 2023 K League 1 & 2 Round 3. K League commentator Alex Jensen offers his thoughts on the Suwon Derby and that eventful end to FC Seoul 1-2 Ulsan Hyundai, K League United's Gangwon FC columnist Nathan Sartain joins too to give an update on Choi Yong-soo's side and assesses how the team is progressing. We also hear from Andrew Farrell with the Futbology Match of the Round.
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In this week's episode, Paul Neat and Michael Redmond run the rule on the teams of K League 1 and 2 after two rounds played. Not only that but we hear from Daejeon Hana Citizen's Anton Kryvotsyuk, Incheon United's Paul-Jose M'Poku, Suwon Samsung Bluewings' Maxwell Acosty, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors' Kim Jin-su, and Daegu FC's Edgar. We also look ahead to the Futbology Match of the Round, the Suwon Derby, with Andrew Farrell.
K League 1 returned as did the fans in their droves as record attendances across the country for Korea's top-flight soared. Matthew Binns and Paul Neat look back at all six matches in an entertaining opening weekend and have a number of interviews as well from the mixed zones of Ulsan, Seoul and Daejeon. K League 1 kicked-off on Saturday 25th Februrary down at Ulsan Munsu Stadium where the Champions Ulsan Hyundai took on FA Cup Winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, before later in the afternoon saw FC Seoul face Incheon United in the Gyeongin Derby (or is it a derby? Listen to find out why) and Suwon Samsung Bluewings against Gwangju FC. [LISTEN: Media Day Interviews featuring Stanislav Iljutcenko and Oh Ban-suk] Then, we move swiftly to Sunday where Pohang Steelers hosted Daegu in an entertaining affair, while Daejeon Hana Citizen made their return to K League 1 known as they faced Gangwon FC. Jeju United also played Suwon FC. On top of recaps of all six matches, we have six mixed zone interviews as well including, Ulsan Hyundai's Gustav Ludwigson, FC Seoul's Ki Sung-yueng, Incheon United's Gerso Fernandes and the Daejeon trio of Anton, Leandro and Thiago to round things off. All this and more, on The K League United Podcast!
With K League returning, so too has the annual Media Day for both divisions. Held in the K Hotel in Seoul, all 25 managers and captains attended to answer questions from the country's press ahead of the season kick-off. K League United was also in attendance to speak with a number of players and managers. Monday, 20th February saw the return of K League Media Day with over 300 in attendance to listen to each team's manager and captain ahead of last weekend's top-flight return. K League United's Matthew Binns attended the event speaking with FC Seoul's captain Stanislav Iljutcenko before then hearing from Incheon United's Oh Ban-suk, ahead of the pair's Gyeongin Derby matchup in Round 1. On Tuesday, K League 2 got the party started with their own media day and K League United was there once more, speaking with Gimcheon caretaker boss Sung Han-soo, Busan IPark Captain Lee Han-do and finally Gyeongnam FC boss Seol Ki-hyun.
⚽👕 Get 10% off at Classic Football Shirts with discount code KLU10 https://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/?ref=kleagueunited K League returns this weekend with the top-tier kicking-off this Saturday and Sunday before the second division starts their season on the following Wednesday. The K League United Podcast turns its attention to the opening round and gives their thoughts on what to expect from each match. After a long pre-season, K League 1 finally makes its return on Saturday February 25th, kicking things off with the traditional curtain raiser of the reigning champions against the FA Cup Winners, or in this case, Ulsan Hyundai and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors respectively. Host Paul Neat along with regulars Matthew Binns and Jung Muyeol sit down to discuss this game and all five other matches in the top tier this weekend. Following on, their attention turns to K League 2 which starts next Wednesday as each of them choose their game to watch from the first round of fixtures. In addition to all of this, their are updates from K League's Media Days with interviews from FC Seoul captain Stanislav Iljutcenko, Incheon United captain Oh Ban-suk and Gimcheon Sangmu manager Sung Han-soo. [READ: Media Day 2023 Interview with Stanislav Iljutcenko] There's even time for this weekend's weather courtesy of Michael Redmond in addition to the Futbology Match of the Round, delivered by KLU pod debutant Andrew Farrell. All this, plus a mailbag of your questions, on this week's K League United Podcast.
⚽👕 Get 10% off at Classic Football Shirts with discount code KLU10 https://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/?ref=kleagueunited The K League United Podcast continues its 2023 previews by turning its attention to K League 1, previewing all twelve of the sides and giving their table predictions. The sixth season of The K League United Podcast continues as host Matthew Binns is joined by Paul Neat to give their thoughts on how the top flight will play out in 2023. Joining them run through all of these sides are a number of our K League United Writers from across the peninsular with Jung Muyeol, Nathan Sartain, Luke Evan, Charlie Beasley, Tom Bolger, Zeno Jo and Michael Redmond all making appearances to give in depth insight into all twelve sides As always, there's time for some questionable table predictions before we answer All this, and more, on this season opener of The K League United Podcast! K League 1 Season Previews Want more? Our writers have previewed every K League 1 side in full on this site. Find their thoughts in the articles below! Daegu FC (Jung Muyeol) Daejeon Hana Citizen (Paul Neat) Gangwon FC (Nathan Sartain) Gwangju FC (Clint Jones) Incheon United (Luke Evans) Jeju United (Paul Neat) Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (Tom Bolger) Pohang Steelers (Zeno Jo) FC Seoul (Paul Neat) Suwon FC (Paul Neat) Suwon Samsung Bluewings (Michael Redmond) Ulsan Hyundai (Matthew Binns)
⚽👕 Get 10% off at Classic Football Shirts with discount code KLU10 https://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/?ref=kleagueunited The K League United Podcast returns for its sixth season opening with a look at an expanded K League 2. Writers from across the country join our regular hosts to give their thoughts on every team as well as some questionable table predictions in this bumper season opener. The sixth season of The K League United Podcast sees host Paul Neat joined by regulars Matthew Binns and Michael Redmond as they take a look at a second tier now consisting of 13 teams. Joining them run through all of these sides are a number of our K League United Writers from across the country with Mike Brandon and Diogo Valente coming in to cover Ansan Greeners and Seongnam FC respectively. Afterwards, there is time for a number of questionable table predictions before we dive into a K League 2 themed mailbag to answer listeners' questions. All this, and more, on this season opener of The K League United Podcast! K League 2 Season Previews Want more? Our writers have previewed every K League 2 side in full on this site. Find their thoughts in the articles below! Ansan Greeners (Mike Brandon) FC Anyang (Paul Neat) Bucheon FC 1995 (Michael Redmond) Busan IPark (Lee Dowon) Cheonan City (Charlotte Patterson) Chungbuk Cheongju (Charlotte Patterson) Chungnam Asan (Michael Redmond) Gimcheon Sangmu (Matthew Binns) Gimpo FC (Charlotte Patterson) Gyeongnam FC (Paul Neat) Jeonnam Dragons (Paul Neat) Seongnam FC (Diogo Valente) Seoul E-Land (Michael Redmond)
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With the 2023 campaign on the horizon, The K League United Podcast takes one last look back to the season that has past and identifies what they want K League to build on in 2023. As the new season nears. Matthew Binns, Paul Neat and Michael Redmond begin wrapping up their off-season and sit down to reflect on the year that was 2022. First, they talk about what they liked and disliked in 2022's K League, from Team K League to title races in the hope that they will see less of them in 2023. Then, they move on to the things that went well, from fan experiences to promotion races, wishing to see more of the same in the upcoming campaign. All this and more on this edition of The K League United Podcast.
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A podcast that's a documentary of sorts, it's a KLU "Podumentary"! Paul speaks to K League living legend Dejan Damjanović on what it takes to be the best.
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Paul catches up with K League legend Dejan Damjanović to chat about the new 5+1 rule and whether or not that could help him finish his career in South Korea.
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In a bumper edition of the podcast, Paul goes through the headlines and biggest news stories of the year before Nathan Sartain joins us to give us the statistical verdict on the year that was. Later, Paul is joined by Michael Redmond and Mike Brandon to unwrap the K League 2 and select which sides make the naughty and nice list, before K League TV commentator Alex Jensen joins Matthew to review the K League 1. Finally, Matthew, Paul and Ryan reconvene to give their editors' picks for the K League United awards this season before then diving in to a festive mailbag. All this and more on this extended edition of the K League United Podcast!
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On the day after the night that was, Matthew Binns, Paul Neat and Michael Redmond appear for a match preview podcast they were not entirely sure they would have to make. South Korea fought back after going a goal down to clinch victory in injury time thanks to Hwang Hee-chan, securing a place in the Round of 16 for the third time in their history. Matt, Paul and Michael relive the evening and look back at the players who shone brightest, before turning their attention to the enormous task that lies in front of them in heavyweights Brazil. Could another miracle be on the cards? All this and more, on this World Cup edition of The K League United Podcast.
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This episode of The K League United Podcast sees Matthew Binns, Steve Price and Michael Redmond recap Korea's 3-2 defeat to Ghana and the ramifications it has ahead of the Taegeuk Warriors final group match against Portugal. The pod looks at the World's introduction to the K League's Golden Boot winner Cho Gue-sung, who marked his first World Cup start with a brace, plus the game-changing effects of Lee Kang-in and Hwang In-Beom
Later on, we take a look at the test that lies ahead in Portugal, and the strength in depth they possess, before then giving our verdict on whether or not Korea can still find a way into the Round of 16 this Friday evening.
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Following on from their encouraging yet goalless draw against Uruguay, Korea prepare to face Ghana in their second match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Matthew Binns hosts as K League United columnists Branko Belan and Michael Redmond join to help preview the clash and offer up their predictions.
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After four years of leadership, the moment is almost upon Paulo Bento as he gets ready to send his South korean team out against Uruguay in their first World Cup match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Matthew Binns is joined by Michael Redmond to go through the latest Korean team news and potential lineup before previewing the opposition and the threats Uruguay have at their disposal. There's even time for a quick lineup quiz as Matthew tests Michael on his knowledge of an early Bento-era lineup.
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Paul, Matt, Branko, and Michael look back at the 2022 K League 1 and 2 seasons as well as discuss Paulo Bento's South Korea national team for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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Paul and Branko look ahead to South Korea's final friendly before the World Cup - Iceland at home on Friday 11th November, as well as some final thoughts ahead of Qatar 2022.
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In this week's episode, Matthew Binns and Michael Redmond host a Playoff Preview. Paul Neat speaks to Daejeon's Leandro, Gimcheon's Lee Young-jae, Anyang's Acosty, and Suwon Bluewings' Dave Bulthuis to hear how the players are feeling heading into Daejeon Hana Citizen vs Gimcheon Sangmu and FC Anyang vs Suwon Samsung Bluewings.
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In this episode we are joined by Ulsan Hyundai's Valeri Qazaishvili aka "Vako" and Ulsan fan Dan Croydon to talk about the 2022 K League title win. The we hear from FC Anyang's Maxwell Acosty to preview the K League 2 Promotion Playoffs.
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In this episode of the K League United Podcast, Paul and Matt look back at 2022 K League 1 Round 36 before looking ahead to Round 37 and K League 2 Final Day. Not only that, but Matt catches up with FC Seoul's Osmar in the mixed zone and Michael Redmond has a K League weather update.
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In this episode, Paul and Matt recap the 2022 Korean FA Cup semifinals and Round 34 in K League 1 before looking ahead to Round 35 including the Futbology Match of the Round. Not only that, but Michael Redmond debuts the K League Weekend Weather Report.
This week's bumper edition of The K League United Podcast takes on the small task of dissecting South Korea's final pre-World Cup friendlies, squeezes in a preview of the latter rounds of the K League 1 post-split, and takes a glance at the eye-catching resurgence of Seoul E-Land.
First up in this special extended edition of The K League United Podcast, Matthew Binns is joined by Tavern of the Taegeuk Warriors, Fighting Stripes and Taegeuk Warriors Podcast host Michael Welch to breakdown Korea's friendlies with Costa Rica and Cameroon and draw some conclusions on what to expect in the upcoming World Cup. Paul Neat is then joined by fellow K League TV commentator Alex Jensen to help preview the final five rounds of K League 1 action this October, with an eye on where the key storylines are to be discovered. And finally, after all but writing them off in his prior appearance a month ago, Michael Redmond returns bearing good news for Leopards fans as Seoul E-Land have found form and could very well crash the K League 2 playoffs. All this and more on this episode of The K League United Podcast.
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With the international week upon us, The K League United Podcast takes a look at South Korea's final friendlies with Costa Rica and Cameroon before the 2022 World Cup this November. There's also time to take a look back at the weekend's K League 1 action as the table split ahead of Final A and Final B rounds.
This week's K League United Podcast sees Matthew Binns joined by our site's Korean National Team columnists Steve Price and Branko Belan to preview the Republic of Korea's upcoming September friendlies against Costa Rica and Cameroon. The three look at South Korea's squad, highlighting who to keep eyes out for as well as previewing both of Korea's opponnents. Later on, Paul Neat makes a late appearance from the bench to discuss all the previous weekend's action K League 1 as the table divided into two ahead of the final five matches. All this and more on The K League United Podcast! Looking for a classic South Korea football shirt? See what's on offer over at Classic Football Shirts and get 10% off when you click this link and use the code KLU10 at the checkout!
In this week's episode, Paul and Matt go over the Korean national team squad announcement, discuss the latest news, review Round 32 in K League 1 and preview Round 33 - the last round before the split.
In this week's episode of The K League United Podcast, Paul speaks with Jeju United winger Gerso Fernandes about his move to K League, the season so far, being a modern winger, the aims for the rest of the season plus much more.
Not only that, but Muyeol speaks to Pohang Steelers' centre back Alex Grant and Daegu FC's veteran forward Lee Keun-ho.
In this week's episode of The K League United Podcast, Paul sits down for an exclusive interview with Suwon FC star Lee Seung-woo. The former Barcelona youth prospect talks about life in K League, his aspirations for the national team, his time in Europe, and much more.
The original KLU Pod trio Ryan Walters, Paul Neat, and Matthew Binns go over the key races in K League 2. Is it a one-horse race for Gwangju FC to win the title? Which teams will seal the all-important playoff positions, and which team will get the wooden spoon by finishing bottom of the table? Plus, Michael Redmond gives his thoughts on what's happening at Seoul E-Land.
In this week's episode of the K League United Podcast we look ahead to the AFC Champions League Round of 16 clash between Daegu FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. Muyeol gives his thoughts on Daegu's chances and speaks to giant defender Jeong Tae-wook before Paul checks in with Kim Jin-su. We are also joined by Ryan for a look at the competition as a whole and Matt sends in a report on how things look for Jeonbuk.
Paul is joined by Muyeol who talks about what's happening at Daegu FC, a club which is in the midst of a poor run of form but still battling on three fronts. We then hear from Seongnam FC striker Fejsal Mulić on the move to K League, his failed transfer to Jeju United, what motivates him and much more.
In this week's episode, Ryan returns from his scouting mission across Asia and joins Paul to recap the EAFF E-1 Championships for South Korea before outlining the key races in K League 1: the title, AFC Champions League qualification, the top six, and avoiding relegation.
In this week's episode of the K League United Podcast, we review the Team K League vs Tottenham Hotspur friendly.
Paul and Matt recap the Team K League performance and go over what went well, what didn't, and which players stood out the most. Then we hear from an 'all-star' cast of Antonio Conte, Lars Veldwijk and Spursplay commentator Rob Daly. Then, we catch up with Dave Bulthuis who talks about his move to Suwon Bluewings, what happened at Ulsan, why he followed a number of different K League clubs on Instagram, and even how to properly pronounce his name.
It’s a double interview special where we’ll be speaking to Aaron Calver of Gwangju FC and Bucheon FC 1995 striker Samuel Nnamani.
Paul chats with Suwon Samsung Bluewings defender Dave Bulthuus about the Team K League friendly match with Tottenham Hotspur and Son Heung-min in this KLU Pod Extra.
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Samuel Nnamani moved to South Korea ahead of the 2021 season, signing for Jeonnam Dragons who, despite playing in the second tier of K League, went onto win the FA Cup. But, despite AFC Champions League Football on offer with the Dragons, Nnamani moved to Bucheon FC 1995 to help with the Reds' promotion push. Samuel sat down with Ryan to talk about the FA Cup win, his move to Bucheon, and the new promotion system in K League 2.
After coming so close to doing the improbable, Korea fought valiantly and bowed out to the Germany in the semifinals of the 2002 World Cup. In our final episode of this mini-series, we briefly look at the third-place play-off match with Turkey before delving into the legacy that this team left on Korean football and how much is felt twenty years on.
After defeat to Germany in the semi-finals, Korea's 2002 heroes still had one match remaining; the 3rd-place playoff with Turkey. While for many supporters, this particular fixture would perhaps go by unnoticed, for Korea it served as a fitting farewell to a side that had not only inspired a nation, but had made the football world sit up and take notice. Matthew Binns is joined by Paul Neat to first go over the match before being joined by Jung Muyeol to get his experience from being in Korea at that time. Later, we are then joined by the founder of the Tavern of the Taeguk Warriors, Roy Ghim, to recall his memories of watching Korea and discuss the legacy this team has left on Korea and Korean football. All this and more, in the final episode of our K League United Podcast 2002 World Cup Rewind Series.
Following on from giant-killing wins over Italy and Spain, Germany were the next team to be in the crosshairs of Guus Hiddink's South Korea team for a historic semifinal. First, Matthew Binns, Paul Neat and Jung Muyeol review the match and the feeling from within Korea. Then, later on, Sport Digital commentator Florian Obst shares his memories of this game and the tournament as a whole from a German perspective. All this and more on this K League United Podcast Rewind edition.
With the nation still abuzz after a dramatic victory over Italy, remaining co-hosts South Korea head into the quarterfinals where they are set to take on Spain. Matthew Binns, Paul Neat and Jung Muyeol wind the clock back and recap what happened.
After making history with their Golden Goal victory over Italy, Korea head into the quarterfinals to take on Spain with the tantalising prospect of reaching the final four dangling in front of them. First, Matthew Binns, Paul Neat and Jung Muyeol review the match and the feeling from within Korea. Later on, FC Seoul defender Osmar joins to give his recollections of following this Spain side in his teenage years and offers his thoughts on the match. All this and more on this K League United Podcsat Rewind edition.
The K League United Podcast continues the celebration of 20 years since the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan as this episode seems them relive Korea's historic Round of 16 win over Italy. Matt and Paul review the match before being joined by some special guests.
June 18th 2002 saw South Korea take on an Italian side full of global stars in the World Cup Round of 16. The match, played in Daejeon World Cup Stadium, is etched into the memories of football fans around the world as the host nation score a late, golden goal to advance to the quarters. Matt, Paul and K League United's own Jung Muyeol go over the match and talking points before being joined by Italian football expert, journalist and co-host of The Italian Football Podcast, Nima Tavallaey Roodsari, to hear how the result was taken by fans of the Azurri. All this and more, on this rewind edition, of The K League United Podcast
The K League United Podcast continues the celebration of 20 years since the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan as this episode seems them relive Korea's final group match, a crunch tie with initial group favourites Portugal who were looking to stay alive in the competition. Matt and Paul review the match before being joined by some special guests.
June 14th 2002 saw South Korea enter their final group game against a golden generation of Portuguese talent with the possibility of making it through to the knockout stages for the first time in their history. Matt and Paul go over the match and talking points before being joined by K League United's own Jung Muyeol to find out how it was to be in-country taking it all in. Not only that, we are also later joined by Daniel Pinto from the Seleção Podcast. All this and more, on this rewind edition, of The K League United Podcast
In Episode 3 of the K League United 2002 World Cup Rewind, Paul and Matt go over the game's main talking points, Jung Muyeol shares his memories of the game, and Ryan speaks to USMNT Content Manager and fellow Chicago Fire fan Jeff Candrall to get an American perspective on the match and 2002 World Cup.
In Episode 2 of the K League United Podcast's 2002 World Cup Rewind, Paul and Matt go over the match's main highlights, Jung Muyeol gives his thoughts on what it was like as a fan of the Taeguk Warriors back then, and Daniel from the Golska Podcast provides insight from a Polish perspective.
Sometimes things don't go to plan. That is something that can be said of this week's podcast and also the tenure of Ricardo Peres at Busan IPark, This week’s episode was originally scheduled to be a K League 2 special but, in a case of timing things too well, Wednesday’s news of Busan IPark manager Ricardo Peres being fired by the club has somewhat scuppered what we had began writing and recording just two days earlier. To discuss Busan IPark’s managerial woes, Matthew Binns was joined by our columnist Dowon Lee in Adelaide who took time out of his busy schedule to explain where it is all going wrong for Peres, only for the news to break afterwards. Without wanting to discard the interview, and repurpose it as a view from the final days of Peres’ tenure and the issues facing Busan IPark, we thought we'd give listeners an idea of how things stood on Monday evening for the club's season.
To celebrate 20 years since the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan, and the Taeguk Warriors' incredible run to the semifinals, K League United will be reliving it all. First up, Paul and Matt talk about what was happening in the world at the time, the Group Stage draw, South Korea's squad, and more.
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After weeks away Ryan Walters returns to the host chair joined by Matthew Binns to preview the South Korean squad set to take on Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam in Group C of the 2022 AFC U23 Asian Cup!
The two begin with a position by position breakdown of the team assess whether or not it's a strength or weakness for the Taegeuk Warriors and which players to keep an eye on throughout the tournament.
For the second segment, Ryan welcomes in Keesh Sundaresan and Gian Chansrichawla to discuss what to expect from Malaysia and Thailand following their SEA Games performances and which players may cause the most concern for Korea in the group. Before moving on, Quan Tran Tue calls in to give his assessment of the back-to-back SEA Games gold medalists Vietnam ahead of their trip to Uzbekistan.
Lastly, the Eulji Lewis Mailbag returns with Matthew... er.... hosting questions about Malaysia's expected tactical setup, Thailand's truly unique coaching situation, and even a bit about Thai food.
All this and more, on this week's K League United Podcast.
Paul speaks to Dejan and Osmar about what it's like to play for Choi Yong-soo. Both won trophies under his stewardship, both always speak very highly of the man they call "Doksuri", or eagle.
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K League 1 returned from its early hiatus last week in time for Children's Day and Parents' Day celebrations in Rounds 10 and 11. K League TV commentator Alex Jensen joins Matthew Binns to go through the big talking points of the two rounds. Later on, Ryan Walters also calls in from Thailand to help but a bow on the AFC Champions League group stages, summarising the performances of each of the four K League competitors. All this and more, on this week's K League United Podcast.
Speaking on the eve of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors first match in this year's AFC Champions League, defensive midfielder, Korean international and newly-appointed vice captain Paik Seung-ho gives his thoughts on the competition, the K League, and his own personal aspirations for the campaign. Translation and dubbing by Jung Muyeol.
Ryan is joined by commentator, analyst, and all around ASian football expert Rhysh Roshan Rai to discuss BG Pathum United, Lion City Sailors, and Johor Darul Ta'zim all getting massively meaningful wins over K League sides in #ACL2022 and what it means for football on the continent!
Live from the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok Ryan Walters joins Matthew Binns to discuss #KLeague teams performances in the opening night of #ACL2022 East!
Paul Neat is in the host chair this week for the ACL 2022 Player Interviews episode of the K League United Podcast ahead of the Group Stage kicking off very soon. First up, Ryan Walters speaks to Jeonnam Dragons duo Nika Kacharava and Leonard Pllana before handing back over to Paul who is joined by Ulsan Hyundai's Valeri Qazaishvili aka "Vako", Kitchee SC striker and AFC Champions League all-time top scorer Dejan Damjanović, and Daegu FC's Brazilian star Cesinha.
Paul sits down with FC Seoul legend Osmar Ibáñez to talk about a whole host of topics including this Sunday's Super Match clash with Suwon Samsung Bluewings, how FC Seoul can return to prominence, and what the aims are in the FA Cup and K League.
In the second-part of this week's two-part K League United Podcast, Ryan Walters speaks with a number of league experts from around Asia as they continue to look the East Side of the AFC Champions League group stage.
Ryan is joined by The Asian Game's Scott McIntyre, FNR Radio's Josh Parish & Sohanews Reporter Nguyễn Thế Trung to preview Group H of the competition, featuring teams Yokohama F. Marinos, Sydney FC, Hoang Anh Gia Lai and K League Champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. Finally, for Group I, Scott and Ryan are joined by Malaysian football expert Marco Negeri and Xiaoou from Wild East Football to preview sides Kawasaki Frontale, Guangzhou FC, Johor Darul Ta'zim and Ulsan Hyundai. To hear the discussion on Groups F & G, make sure to listen to Episode 8.
With the AFC Champions League group stages just over a couple of week's away, this week's two-part K League United Podcast sees host Ryan Walters speak with league experts from around Asia to preview the East side of the competition.
First, Ryan is joined by Xiaoou from Wild East Football, The Asian Game's Scott McIntyre, Presenter and Commentator Rhysh Roshan Rai and K League United's very own Jung Muyeol to preview Group F of the competition, featuring sides Shangdong Taishan, Urawa Reds, Lion City Sailors and Daegu FC. In the latter half the guests are rotated as Thai League Central's Gian Chansrichawla, commentator Ivan Gayares, and FNR Radio's Josh Parish join Ryan to preview the prospects of BG Pathum United, United City, Melbourne City and Jeonnam Dragons in Group G. The discussion then continues for Groups H & I in Episode 9.
With an international break upon us, The K League United Podcast takes the time to reflect on a year of the launch of K League TV as well as the views of the division from abroad. Host Matthew Binns talks to Eulji Lewis Mailbag regulars and long-term followers of the podcast Charlotte Patterson, Clint Jones, Borja Fernández and Azri Firman on their continued interest in the league.
In a special edition of The K League United Podcast, we turn the Eulji Lewis Mailbag around and question some of our most avid listeners and biggest supporters of the website.
Having spent nearly seven years saying what we think of K League, we hand the reigns over to football enthusiasts from overseas to get their take on Korean football, what they like, why they like it, and what they would like to change.
There's even time to see who wants Kim Shin-wook to transfer to their local league.
All this and more on this very special edition of The K League United Podcast.
After weeks away, Ryan is back in the host chair (albeit from a different bunker) and is joined by Matthew to discuss a thrilling night of AFC Champions League playoffs that saw both Ulsan Hyundai and Daegu FC move on to the group stage.
They welcome in Paul for the second segment as he chats with Dino Islamović about Gangwon's season ahead and how he views their chances of avoided the same fate as last season.
Matthew takes centre stage with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors once again... but not in the usual manner. Instead, he takes a closer look at why they're currently 11th in the table having lost three straight without scoring a goal.
Lastly, the Eulji Lewis Mailbag is back in full effect with questions ranging from how far Korean sides can go in ACL to which managers are on the hot seat already, and much more. All of that an more in this edition of the K League United Podcast.
In this week's K League United Podcast, Paul speaks to Maxwell Acosty about FC Anyang's start to the season, the team's lofty aspirations in 2022, putting playoff heartbreak behind him, and what it was like playing against Bonucci and Chiellini.
Before all that, Michael Redmond and Paul go through the standout games from K League 1 Round 4 and K League 2 Round 3 before diving into the Eulji Lewis Mailbag to answer your questions.
In this week's episode, we hear from Incheon United’s Stefan Mugoša about what lies ahead for him and his team this season. We are also joined by Jasmin Duvnjakovic, the man behind Gimcheon’s Sangmu’s new kits. Cameos from Matthew Binns who wraps up the first week of K League B teams in K4 and Branko Belan talks about Koo Ja-cheol's return to Jeju United.
With the K League now officially underway for 2022 campaign, this week's podcast sees host Ryan Walters speak with K League TV commentator Alex Jensen and K League Brazil's Khaleby Gomes take a look at the opening weekend and give their key takeaways from the action.
K League is finally back and the weekend brought goals, shocks and a surprising number of clean sheets. In K League 2, newcomers Gimpo FC kicked off their first game with a win against recently relegated Gwangju FC while Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors stretched their unbeaten opening day streak to 11 years. Elsewhere in K League 1 Suwon Samsung Bluewings fell to Incheon United after being reduced to ten men early on, while FC Seoul got off to an uncharacteristically winning start, seeing off last seasons third-placed finishers Daegu FC. Sunday's top flight action also saw Gangwon see off Seongnam, Pohang overthrow Jeju and newly-promoted Gimcheon Sangmu, reduced to ten men, hold Ulsan Hyundai. K League 2 also saw wins for FC Anyang, Seoul E-Land while Busan drew with Ansan Greeners and Bucheon ended goalless with Chungnam Asan. Alex and Khaelby comb through the action to give their takeaways from the opening round.
As the K League 1 raises its curtain this Saturday, The K League United Podcast returns for Season 5 as Ryan Walters, Matthew Binns, Michael Redmond and Jung Muyeol cast their thoughts on the season ahead in this bumper two-part episode. While in part one Ryan, Matthew and Michael looked at K League 2, Muyeol replaces Michael in the second segment to look at Korea's first division. The three take a look at how each K League 1 side has fared in the transfer market this winter and also who they expect to be a difference maker in 2022. All three then make some questionable predictions about where each of the twelve sides will finish in November. Finally, Michael returns for the Eulji Lewis Mailbag as we answer questions sent in by our listeners. All this and more, on this extended season opener of The K League United Podcast.
With the K League returning this weekend, so does The K League United Podcast as Ryan Walters, Matthew Binns, Michael Redmond and Jung Muyeol sit down to start the fifth season with a two-part preview episode. In part one Ryan, Matthew and Michael head to where the party never stops, the K League 2. The trio give their thoughts on all eleven K League 2 sides, including the newly added Gimpo FC, evaluating their transfer business and difference makers. All three then also give their final table predictions with some shocking decisions along the way.
The K League United Podcast enters its fourth week of pre-season training ahead of Season 5, with Matthew Binns hosting from quarantine alongside Paul Neat as the pair of them give their verdicts on the transfer window so far. First, Matthew and Paul look at the headline signings, with Lee Seung-woo's Suwon FC dominating discussion as to his story so far and where he will fit in, not to mention what this move could do for his career and the K League itself. Then, the duo cast their eyes to surprising signings before then looking to the moves they think were intelligent bits of business. Finally, both of them make their decisions on which sides could be considered to be "winning" the window at present. All this and more on this pre-season edition of The K League United Podcast.
We’ve looked at agents, we’ve also looked at interpreters but this week will be looking at Data Science in football. Anyone who has seen a K League player take their shirt off when celebrating a goal may have seen them wear a little black vest with "Fitogether" written on it.
This is sports science and data tracking equipment that is commonplace in football these days. To find out more and what sort of services Fitogether provides to K League and to football teams all around the world, Paul speaks with Sales Manager Kim Tae-hong.
Not only that but we hear from Korea Women’s national team midfielder ParkYe-eun speaks to K League United in an exclusive interview about her aims for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup in India and also issues a come and get me plea to clubs in the USA. She is expected to be part of the Asian Cup squad where, she hopes, it can put her in the shop window for a move to the US and the NWSL.
Last week, in the first of our 2022 pre-season specials, we heard from Jeong Hoe-won, a K League agent who like many intermediaries or agents will be looking to bring some foreign players into Korea.
Some players, then, will need interpreters to help translate manager and coach instructions and to generally help them settle into life in a foreign country.
So, to find out what it’s like to be a K League interpreter, Paul speaks to Kim Min-su who, most recently, was with Daejeon Hana Citizen but he has also worked with Jeonnam Dragons, Busan IPark, Incheon United and Suwon Bluewings.
Before season five of the K League United Podcast officially kicks off, we will be bringing some shorter episodes to whet the appetite before the 2022 season gets underway.
And, as it is January, that means the transfer window is now open in K League. We’ve already seen some moves happen but there will be a lot more still to come.
Pivotal in any transfer, or certainly in most, will be the agents helping to broker the deal, negotiate contracts, and get their clients’ names out there. Whether they’ll be looking to move some big stars from one K League club to another or take young talent abroad, January is a busy time.
To gain an insight into what it’s actually like to be a K League agent, Paul Neat hears from Jeong Hoe-won of WIO Football Consulting.
Having perhaps been at the top of the tree for too long, editor Matthew Binns finds himself hosting this year's annual 22 Teams of K League-mas special as we draw a line under 2021 and bring season 4 of the podcast to a close. Matthew won't be alone though, as writers from around the globe chime in with two minute reviews of all 22 teams, discussing what went well, what didn't and which players shone brightest this season. All this and more, on this festive edition of the K League United Podcast.
Ryan Walters, Matthew Binns and Michael Redmond host a star studded evening handing out the awards for the top performers of the 2021 season!
The party starts where it always does in K League 2 where the three go over the individual award winners as decided by you, the fans! A strong showing for FC Anyang doesn't deter from Ryan and Michael fitting in more than a few Jeonnam and Seoul E-Land references throughout.
Attention turns to the top flight in the third and fourth segments where the Daegu fans came out in numbers to support their players. Did they always get it right? The three hosts discuss that, their thoughts on the season as a whole, and much more on the latest edition of the K League United Podcast!
Ryan Walters is joined by "peak smugness" Matthew Binns and Peter Hampshire to wrap up a closely contested 2021 K League 1 season. They begin by looking back on Jeonbuk's year, assessing whether or not they're deserving champs, and what may be next for the club.
Attention shifts to Ulsan Hyundai and the rest of the chasing pack in segment two as the three look at the starkly contrasting fortunes of clubs in the first and second half of the season. Ryan goes off on Ulsan (again), while Matthew vehemently defends Jeonbuk and offers other reasons why the league continues to struggle.
Finally, the three turn their focus to this weekend's FA Cup Final second leg where Daegu FC currently hold a narrow 1-0 lead over Jeonnam. The Dragons have been better on the road all year, but will that be enough to overcome the deficit they face?
Lastly, the Eulji Lewis Mailbag sees questions about which club is the "big" Suwon, potential transfers, and what it will take for other clubs to compete for the title.
All this and more on the latest edition of the K League United Podcast!
It's a K League United Podcast Extra to look ahead to the upcoming Promotion/Relegation Playoff Final between Daejeon Hana Citizen and Gangwon FC!
In this KLU Podcast Extra, Paul Neat looks ahead to the 2021 K League Promotion/Relegation Final between Daejeon Hana Citizen and Gangwon FC.
Paul is joined on the phone by Daejeon Hana Citizen striker Bruno Baio who talks about his heroics against FC Anyang as well as his thoughts on the meeting with Gangwon.
There are a couple of others making their KLU Pod debuts too, Felipe Vecchietti who runs Daejeon Citizen Brazil on Twitter shares his insights as too does KLU's Gangwon FC Columnist Nathan Sartain who talks up the chances of Choi Yong-soo's men.
Ryan Walters is joined for the first time in a long time by Matthew Binns and Peter Hampshire to look back on the ACL Final that saw Pohang fall 2-0 to Al Hilal. The three discuss what it means for both Pohang and K League moving forward and go over plenty of silver linings from the match.
The second segment shifts focus to the FA Cup Final where Daegu FC claimed a narrow 1-0 victory of Jeonnam Dragons in the first leg. Unconvincing win or job done? The three discuss both teams performances.
With just one round of matches left and both Jeonbuk and Ulsan in familiar territory, the hosts briefly look back on Round 37 before previewing the weekend ahead and going over what to watch in the top flight.
Lastly, the Eulji Lewis Mailbag is back with questions about kit sponsors, ACL rule changes, transfer rumours (already), and much more!
All this and more on The K League United Podcast.
Ryan Walters is joined Jung Muyeol to discuss everything you need to know ahead of the first leg of the FA Cup Final!
The conversation begins with a quick look at the history between these teams and their 2018 FA Cup Semi-Final encounter that saw Daegu advance in a tournament they would eventually win. The two discuss the direction each team has taken since then and whether or not that history will play a part Wednesday night.
They then move on to look at the scoring threats for each side including the difference Bruno Lamas has made for Daegu, and what Samuel Nnamani could offer the Dragons off the bench.
Finally, Ryan and Muyeol look to the future and assess how they think each team will approach things tactically and predict the full time score! All that and more in this edition of The K League United Podcast.
Ryan Walters flies solo in the Kim Do-hoon Bunker, but far from alone for the episode! First up, Paul Neat speaks with ACL 2020 champion Shin Jin-ho about playing in back-to-back finals and what lessons he learned last year.
We further our look at Pohang with Semi-Final hero Alex Grant discussing that goal, difficulties the team is facing, and the self-belief in the locker-room.
The second segment sees Ryan joined by Ahdaaf Founder & CEO Wael Jabir to get more detail on Saudi champs Al Hilal, their dangermen, and what to expect in the Final.
All that and more in this edition of The K League United Podcast.
Ryan Walters and Matthew Binns are joined early on in the virtual bunker by Paul Neat, who stops to recap Daejeon Hana Citizen's victory over FC Anyang to see them move within touching distance of a return to K League 1 for the first time since 2015.
Later, Ryan and Matthew recap all the action from K League 1's Final B with Gwangju FC grabbing a lifeline against Pohang while Seongnam slipped to Seoul. Then, in the Final A segment, attention turns to the race for third between Jeju United and Daegu FC, while lastly there is time to look at the fifth meeting between Jeonbuk and Ulsan in what was yet another entertaining meeting between the two.
Finally, there's time for the Eulji Lewis Mailbag with questions ranging from transfer targets to K League players posed to move overseas.
All this and more on The K League United Podcast.
Recorded live directly following the midweek action, Ryan Walters is joined by Matthew Binns for an instant reaction to the K League 2 Playoff between Daejeon Hana Citizen and Jeonnam Dragons.
The two begin with a breakdown of the higher seeded team automatically moving on with a draw, whether or not that's the best way to decide a "winner," and what went wrong for Jeonnam.
The second segment shifts focus to a wild night in Final B where FC Seoul looked doomed to relegation down 3-0 at Gwangju FC, but stormed back to win 4-3!
They then look back on the FA Cup Semi-Finals that saw Daegu FC and Jeonnam Dragons advance in starkly contrasting fashion. Ryan and Matthew chat about what it means to each team to be in the Final and who has a better chance at the silverware.
Lastly, Eulji Lewis Mailbag has questions about Jeonnam's priorities, K League fashion, and the ever present question of who will be relegated. All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast!
Back in the Kim Do-hoon Bunker, Ryan Walters is joined by Paul Neat for a two-man daytime TV edition of the KLU Podcast!
The conversation begins in Jeonju where Pohang Steelers dramatically came from behind to equalise in the 89th minute and stayed perfect from the spot to defeat East Coast Derby rivals Ulsan Hyundai in a penalty shootout. The two discuss how Pohang got it done and which players stood out the most.
K1 takes centre stage in the second segment as the league splits into Final A and Final B. Ryan and Paul take a closer look at the relegation battle, the fight for ACL 2022, and debate whether or not Ulsan can claim the title this year.
Finally, attention shifts to the FA Cup Semi-Final match ups Gangwon FC v Daegu FC and Ulsan Hyundai v Jeonnam Dragons. The two briefly discuss what to expect on the pitch and name who will be moving on.
Lastly, Eulji Lewis Mailbag has questions about Pohang's chances in the final, and a few on the relegation battle. All this and more on The K League United Podcast.
The AFC Champions League 2021 rolls on with K League sides continuing to make waves across the continent as Sunday's quarterfinals saw teams secure an all-Korean club semifinal and, what's more, an East Coast Derby between Pohang Steelers and Ulsan Hyundai. We look back at the Round of 8, look ahead to Wednesday's semifinal, and then even find time for the upcoming K League split looming this weekend.
This week's K League United Podcast sees host Ryan Walters joined by pod regulars Matthew Binns and Peter Hampshire to look back at a thrilling weekend of K League football on the continent as the AFC Champions League quarterfinals took place in Jeonju.
The podcast looks back at Pohang Steelers' thrilling victory over J.League outfit Nagoya Grampus before turning its attention to the clash of the K League title chases Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Ulsan Hyundai, with the Horangi edging a 3-2 victory after extra-time in a gripping affair.
Attention then turns to the midweek match between local rivals Pohang and Ulsan, before then moving on to the final round of K League 1 fixtures before the split to predict who may make the cut and who will be scrapping it out in the lower half for the remaining five matches.
The Eulji Lewis Mailbag also sees discussions on the weekend's goals, attendance restrictions and how the AFC Champions League could look to adapt its format in the future.
All this and more on The K League United Podcast.
Ryan Walters and Matthew Binns take the helm in a jam packed preview of the AFC Champions League Quarter-Finals! The show begins with J.Talk Podcast's co-host Sam Robson braving enemy territory to give a breakdown on what to expect from Nagoya Grampus in their third ACL encounter with the Steelers this year.
To get the Pohang perspective, Paul Neat spoke with defender Alex Grant about his time at Pohang thus far, getting on the end of some goals, and how far he thinks his side can go in the continental competition.
Moving on to the hosts of the Quarter-Finals, Matthew gives his two cents on Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors before welcoming in striker Stanislav Iljutcenko to get his take on ACL thus far.
To round out the call ins, Dan Croydon joins briefly to name his key player, the match up to watch, and give a prediction.
Lastly, a briefer than usual Eulji Lewis Mailbag sees questions on whether or not we'll continue to see four Korean teams in ACL, and how many trophies Ulsan can win this year. All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast.
Back in the host chair once more, Ryan Walters is joined by Matthew Binns and Steve Price to preview South Korea's upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Syria and Iran. They begin with the home match against a Syrian side Korea only managed to sneak a single goal past in two matches in the 2018 qualification cycle and how to approach that match. Focus then shifts to the first away leg of the campaign where the Taeguk Warriors are set to take on fellow Group A favourites, Iran.
The second segment takes a look at K League 2 with just a handful of matches remaining before the start of the playoffs. The three discuss whether or not Gimcheon Sangmu can secure the title this weekend, if Busan has it in them to pull off "a Bucheon" and sneak into the playoffs, and what's going on with Jeonnam.
Finally, another jam packed Eulji Lewis Mailbag has questions ranging from multiple teams moving stadiums to Paulo Bento's perceived "hot seat," and promotion and relegation contenders. All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast.
Stepping in for an absent Ryan Walter, Matthew Binns hosts alongside Michael Redmond in this week's episode of the K League United Podcast. The pair kick things off with a quick look at the headlines in Korea football before moving on to take a look at the recent ongoings in K League 2. After the interval, Matthew and Michael move onto the Korean top tier and are even paid a brief visit by Peter Hampshire who gives us the latest from Gwangju including their recent 3-0 forfeit and the latest on the whereabouts of Jonathan. Finally, the pair head into the Eulji Lewis Mailbag to talk about Park Ji-soo's situation post-military service, Michael's thoughts on Seoul E-Land manager Chung Jong-yong and a curiosity about what would happen to some of the naturalised players at Chinese Super League giant Guangzhou FC after the club recently transfer listed a number of their players due to financial difficulties. All this and more on The K League United Podcast.
Four K League representatives in Daegu FC, Pohang Steelers, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and reigning continental champions Ulsan Hyundai took to the knockout rounds of the AFC Champions League midweek with three securing passage to the quarterfinals. Ryan Walters and Matthew Binns look at all four matches and roundup all the action.
Tuesday night saw K League leaders take on J.League leaders as Ulsan Hyundai battled it out with Kawasaki Frontale to progress on penalties, while fortune did not favour Daegu as the Sky Blues let their lead slip to fall to Nagoya Grampus. Wednesday, meanwhile, saw Pohang Steelers stun Cerezo Osaka 1-0 to move to the next round while reigning K League 1 Champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors made hard work of a severely depleted BG Pathum United side, forcing their way through on penalties and raising plenty more questions of their recent displays in the process. Then, Matthew and Ryan go over this weeks correspondence in the Eulji Lewis Mailbag. All this and more on the K League United Podcast.
Ryan Walters speaks with Jeonnam Dragons' Samuel Nnamani about his journey from Nigeria through Serbia and Sweden to South Korea, where there are a surprising number of parallels between this season and his first in Sweden!
In this extended edition, hear more details about his from from Nigeria to Serbia, finding form in Sweden, and a special "post pod" chat about his beliefs for Jeonnam's FA Cup run!
Ryan Walters sits down with FC Anyang and Costa Rican national team forward Jonathan Moya to speak about his breakout season in K League, what his goal celebration means, and how his experience in Concacaf Champions League has helped this season.
(Special thanks to K League Brazil for helping with translations and voice over!)
Back in the host's chair, Ryan Walters is joined by Matthew Binns and Peter Hampshire once again to recap yet another busy week of Korean football.
They begin with the Korean Men's National Team kicking off Group A of Asian Qualifiers at home and drawing 0-0 with Iraq and narrowly defeating a resilient Lebanon 1-0. The biggest question of the segment: were Korea better without Son Heung-min in the lineup?
Jeonnam Dragons forward Samuel Nnamani joins for the second segment to discuss the season so far, his fascinating journey from Nigeria through Serbia and Sweden, and eventually to South Korea. He and Ryan also dive into the Dragons' FA Cup run and how similar it all is to his first season in Sweden's second division.
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FC Seoul take centre stage in the third segment to dissect what went wrong for manger Park Jin-sub and why he's out after just 27 matches at the helm this season. Are Seoul just cursed or can a new manager get them to safety?
Lastly, the Eulji Lewis Mailbag has questions about everything from Pohang's new fan engagement strategy to how the Taeguk Warriors would fare against the top K League sides. All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast!
Host Peter Hampshire is joined by Matthew Binns and Steve Price to discuss the latest domestically and on the international front. The race for the title is hotting up in both divisions, while the Korea Republic are set to host Iraq and Lebanon this week.
In a fascinating interview, Ryan Walters speaks candidly with FC Anyang and Costa Rican International Jonathan Moya about life with the Violets and upcoming games for Los Ticos.
For the first time in a long time, Ryan Walters, is joined by Matthew Binns and Peter Hampshire to recap another busy week in Korean football.
The conversation begins with the Quarter-Finals of the FA Cup that saw Jeonnam upset POSCO rivals Pohang, Gangwon defeat Suwon at home, Ulsan see off plucky underdogs Yangju, and Daegu pull off a late miracle to defeat Gimcheon Sangmu.
The party continues in the second segment where the three go over the weekend's action from K League 2 and assess how good Gimcheon are right now and which teams still have a chance at making the playoffs.
Finally, attention turns to the top flight where Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors continue to catch up to league leaders Ulsan as they make up their games in hand.
A jam-packed Eulji Lewis Mailbag sees questions ranging from wanting mangers fired to Jeonnam's struggles at home and everything in between. All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast!
This week's K League United Podcast kicks off with hosts Matthew Binns and Paul Neat looking at the biggest news stories in Korean football, focusing on the exodus of K League talent from the Chinese Super League to pastures new. Matthew and Paul then turn their attention to the weekend's games in K League 2 before listening to Daejeon Hana Citizen's leading goalscorer Park In-hyeok on the season so far. Then, Busan IPark columnist Lee Dowon is joined by Busan defender Ryan Edwards for a disucssion about adapting to life in Korea, tactics and training. Finally Matthew and Paul wrap up with a K League 1 roundup before answering your questions in the mailbag. All this and more on the K League United Podcast.
K League United Editors Paul Neat and Matthew Binns host this week's K League United Podcast and look to swiftly move on from Korea's disappointing exit at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, giving their brief verdicts on how it eventually transpired for Kim Hak-bum's men. Attention then swiftly returns to K League with interviews from players at two of the K League 1's in-form sides; Incheon United and Suwon FC. Paul speaks with centre-back Harrison Delbridge about adjusting to life in Korea and the encouraging displays from his side this season. Matthew is then joined on the phone by Suwon FC striker and K League 1's leading goalscorer Lars Veldwijk one year from the podcast's last interview with him after joining the side. The striker talks about how life at Suwon has helped him and the threat his side now pose. There's also a mention of THAT result against Ulsan. Finally, there's time for a number of your questions from the Eulji Lewis Mailbag. All this and more on The K League United Podcast.
The original podcasting trio of Ryan Walters, Paul Neat, and Matthew Binns is back to run the rule over a busy weekend of football in Korea.
The first segment sees the three discuss a slew of shock upsets in the top flight, chief among them Suwon FC's 5-2 dismantling of the Asian Champs in Ulsan with Lars Veldwijk netting no less than four times and assisting the fifth!
As we're so fond of saying, "there ain't no party like a K2 party!" and the second division is living up to the hype with yet another team (Gimcheon Sangmu) claiming first place. The three go over the weekend's results and what they mean for the ever-changing title race.
Finally, the third segment has the Korean Men's National Team in the spotlight after an opening day loss to New Zealand and a much improved 4-0 victory over Romania in the follow up match. Ryan, Paul, and Matt discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of the first two matches and what they hope to see moving forward.
Lastly, the Eulji Lewis Mailbag has questions about pet hates in K League (hello VAR!), Spanish players in Korea, and FC Anyang's plans for a new football-specific stadium. All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast!
Ryan Walters is joined by Paul Neat, Matthew Binns and Peter Hampshire for this week's K League United Podcast as they look back over the summer transfer window and the significant deals that have grabbed the headlines in recent weeks. The attention then turns to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as Korea's Men's team go in search of a medal and the elusive military exemption that such an award brings with it. Then, we check in with K League 2 and the curse of first as well as other things that have caught our attention at this stage of this season. Finally, we answer your questions from the Eulji Lewis Mailbag.
Ryan Walters is back in the host's chair for the first time in a full month to recap and review the ACL East Group Stage and assess the performances of all four K League teams.
Joined by Matthew Binns and Dan Croydon, the three begin the pod with a discussion on whether or not the expanded format was a success or failure both in theory and in practice, including the effect CSL teams sending their youth squads had.
They then jump into a group by group discussion going over what went well, what didn't, naming a standout team and player, and debating what lessons the Korean sides can bring back to their domestic campaigns this month.
Lastly, the Eulji Lewis Mailbag makes its return with questions ranging from Daegu's depth chart to the Round of 16 match up that sees Ulsan Hyundai squaring off against Kawasaki Frontale! All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast!
Matthew Binns, Dan Croydon and Jung Muyeol take a look back on the first week of AFC Champions League action and give their thoughts on the results of K League sides so far. Then, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors midfielder Kim Bo-kyung gives his thoughts on the competition ahead. All this and more, on the K League United Podcast
Paul Neat assembles a five-a-side team of interviewees to preview the AFC Champions League Group Stage.
The first Dutchman to win the ACL, Dave Bulthuis, talks about putting the disappointment of missing out on the K League title and FA Cup to then go on and clinch ACL glory last year.
Then, Song Min-kyu talks about what it will mean to him to play in ACL, whenever the now full Korean international does get the chance due to his involvement in the Olympics. (Video version on KLU Patreon: here)
Edgar Silva of Daegu FC opens up about how he and his teammates will learn from the mistakes they made in 2019. (Part one video version on KLU Patreon: here and part two: here)
And Mr. ACL himself, Dejan Damjanović talks about reclaiming his goal record, the dynamic of playing for Kitchee in the Champions League compared to FC Seoul, Beijing FC, or Suwon Bluewings, as well as which K League teams he thinks will go the furthest. (Video version on KLU Patreon: here)
Ryan Walters hosts a bumper edition of the podcast spanning from Japan to Singapore, Thailand to India, and Malaysia to the Philippines to cover Asia's biggest club competition in as much detail as possible!
The experts give an overview of each team, name a player to watch, predict a group winner, and answer listener questions throughout the show!
Group F
🇹🇭 BG Pathum United - Obb Deewajin
🇰🇷 Ulsan Hyundai - Dan Croydon
🇻🇳 Viettel - Rhysh Roshan Rai
Group G
🇰🇷 Pohang Steelers - Shibajee Das
🇯🇵 Nagoya Grampus - Sean Carroll
🇲🇾 Johor Darul Ta'zim - Marco Negeri
🇹🇭 Ratchaburi - Obb Deewajin
Group H
🇰🇷 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors - Matthew Binns
🇯🇵 Gamba Osaka - Sean Carroll
🇸🇬 Tampines Rovers - Rhysh Roshan Rai
🇹🇭 Chiangrai United - Gian Chansrichawla
Group I
🇯🇵 Kawasaki Frontale - Sean Carroll
🇨🇳 Beijing FC - Jonathan White
🇵🇭 United City - Ivan Gayares
🇰🇷Daegu FC - Jung Muyeol
Group J
🇯🇵 Cerezo Osaka - Sean Carroll
🇨🇳 Guangzhou FC - Jonathan White
🇭🇰 Kitchee SC - Jonathan White
🇹🇭 Port FC - Gian Chansrichawla
Host Peter Hampshire takes you through the latest news regarding the Korean National team and K League. In a somber week on the peninsula with the passing of Yoo Sang-chul, many paid their respects following the 49-year-old's death. With no games in K1 this weekend, Branko Belan takes us through the K2 action.
Ryan Walters is joined for the first time in a long time by Matthew Binns and Peter Hampshire for a jam-packed weekend review.
They begin with South Korea's first World Cup Qualifiers in 18 months and discuss what can be learned from the Taeguk Warriors 5-0 victory over Turkmenistan.
The second segment shifts focus to the two K League 1 matches that took place as FC Seoul and Seongnam FC continue to make up for their postponed matches. A make up match that went extremely well for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors as they snapped a rare winless streak with a 5-1 performance against the Magpies that saw Gustavo bag four goals.
The third segment puts K2 under the spotlight with a discussion of all five matches that took place and a debate on whether or not Jeonnam Dragons can retain their lead atop the table this time.
Finally, the Eulji Lewis Mailbag returns with questions about a 16 team first division, Jeonbuk's chances at ACL 2022 (seriously), and how the covid quarantine break may be affecting Seoul and Seongnam.
All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast!
In this K League United EXTRA podcast episode, Paul Neat sits down with FC Seoul star Osmar Ibáñez Barba to talk about reaching 200 appearances in K League. Osmar talks about a whole host of topics including going into management, his footballing heroes, winning the K League title on the final day, FA Cup joy and disappointment, as well as which current FC Seoul youngster he has been particularly impressed with.
Host Peter Hampshire is joined by Paul Neat, Branko Belan and Steve Price. Together they look at upcoming games this weekend in K League 1 and 2, as well as the National Team's upcoming friendly with Turkmenistan. This week's episode also features an exclusive interview with Daegu FC's Edgar.
Ryan Walters flies solo in the K League United Bunker this week, but is joined quickly by Thai League Central's Ta Lao to discuss Thai National Team and Buriram United defender Sasalak Haiprakhon's six month loan deal with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. The two discuss a bit about Sasalak's career so far and what the move may mean for him and other Thai players.
Peter Hampshire and Steve Price join for the second segment to take a closer look at the Korean National Team set to face off against Lebanon, Turkmenistan, and Sri Lanka in Group H of World Cup Qualifiers. With the Taeguk Warriors heavy favourites on home soil, the two discuss what can be learned from these matches.
Finally, Paul Neat joins for the third segment for an extended chat with FC Seoul midfielder Osmar. The two discuss what his 200th appearance for the club means to him, the 2021 season so far, and his career in general.
All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast!
In this week's episode, Paul Neat delivers the latest Korean football news, Peter Hampshire previews K League 2 Round 14, Matthew Binns looks ahead to K League 1 Round 19, and FC Seoul's Osmar talks about the second Super Match of 2021.
Ryan Walters and Matthew Binns are joined by Jung Muyeol making his livestream debut to talk all things title race as the first division approaches its summer break.
After a brief discussion of the South Korean World Cup Qualifying and Olympic squads and any surprises or omissions therein, the three turn their attention to league leaders Ulsan Hyundai. Despite beating both Jeonbuk and Pohang in a single week, some doubts remain for a few of the hosts, but not without glimmers or hope.
Paul Neat joins for the second segment to speak with Suwon Samsung Bluewings defender Doneil Henry. Canadian international discusses his move to Korea, how the league compares to MLS, personal and team goals, and much more.
Matthew and the third place Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors take centre stage in the third segment with a focus on what's gone so wrong for them lately. Finally, Muyeol discusses Daegu's eight match unbeaten streak and how the club is pulling off their title contending run.
In the final segment, the Eulji Lewis Mailbag has questions about potential pressure on manager Kim Sang-sik, a look back at former Jeonbuk managers, and Suwon's title chances. All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast!
Peter Hampshire delivers the latest Korean football news and is joined by Paul neat to preview K League 1 Round 18, and Ryan Walters who looks ahead to the action in K League 2 Round 13.
Ryan Walters and Michael Redmond are back for another daytime TV edition of the pod with a K League 2 special!
In the opening segment they take a look back on all four matches in Round 12, and discuss Jeonnam's rise back to first place in the division.
The second segment takes a wider view of the season with the disappoints starts for Bucheon and Gimcheon, and the pleasant (for some) surprises of FC Anyang and Jeonnam challenging for the title.
Lastly, the Eulji Lewis Mailbag has questions about team's inability to stay in the top spot, attendances, and why K2 continues to have Monday night football. All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast!
Paul Neat delivers the latest Korean football news and is joined by Peter Hampshire, who previews K League 1 Round 16, and Branko Belan who looks ahead to the action in K League 2 Round 12.
Ryan Walters and Paul Neat host a rare two-man pod with just a few subjects on the docket.
They begin in K League 1 where Suwon Samsung Bluewings became the first team to defeat Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the 2021 season. The two discuss how the Bluewings did it and what other teams may be able to learn from their approach.
Todd Wilde joins for the second segment for a snippet of his expansive interview with Busan IPark manger Ricardo Peres. Along with future Busan columnist Lee Do-won, the three discuss Peres' spiritual journey and how it translates into his managerial philosophy.
K League 2 takes centre stage in the third segment where Ansan Greeners and Jeonnam Dragons both had massive wins over the weekend to stay near FC Anyang at the top of the table. As we all predicted pre-season... right?
Finally, the Eulji Lewis Mailbag ranges from the K1 split already being decided, just how good is Jung Sang-bin, and whether or not Gimcheon Sangmu should field a K4 club. All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast!
Paul Neat delivers the latest Korean football news and is joined by Branko Belan who previews K League 1 Round 14, and Peter Hampshire who looks ahead to K League 2 Round 11.
Ryan Walters, Matthew Binns, and Michael Redmond run the rule over the top two divisions as the calendar ticks over to May.
In the first segment, the three dive into the wild world of K League 2 where FC Anyang remain at the top and pre-season favourites Gimcheon Sangmu remain outside a playoff position. They also discuss Jeju United's strong return to the top flight and how they're getting results.
The second segment sees FC Seoul under the microscope again to assess whether or not this may be their dreaded 2018 season all over again. Paul Neat then joins to chat with Dajeon Hana Citizen midfielder Edinho about his time in Korea and the club's expectations this season.
The show rolls on with the third segment looking at Suwon FC's massive overhaul this winter and it's... less than desirable results. Finally, youth players take centre stage not just because of the early U22 substitutions, but also because some youngsters have made a name for themselves quite early on in 2021.
Lastly, the Eulji Lewis Mailbag sees questions ranging from roster rules to potential transfers this summer and everything in between. All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast!
Host Peter Hampshire relays the latest news concerning South Korean football. He is joined by Paul Neat and Branko Belan who preview the upcoming weekend's games in K League 2 and 1 respectively.
Ryan Walters, Peter Hampshire, and Michael Redmond are back once again to run the rule over the first two divisions of Korean football.
The three briefly take a look at South Korea's draw in the summer olympics and assess whether or not it was as good as some made it out to be. They then move on to the party that is K League two where there were upsets a plenty and the table got even tighter from first to eighth place.
Box2Box Indonesia's Aun Rahman joins for the second segment to discuss all things Asnawi Mangkualam, including his transition to a more attacking role, his spot in the national team, and whether or not we may see more Indonesian players making the move to Korea this summer.
Peter and Michael rejoin for the third segment to discuss the dreadfully low scoring weekend in K1 and why teams may be failing to find the back of the net right now.
Lastly, an absolutely bursting Eulji Lewis Mailbag has questions on Ulsan's poor form, Bucheon's chances of turning things around, Vietnamese players in K League, and much more.
All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast!
Host Paul Neat brings the latest Korean football news and is joined by George Slade who previews K League 2 Round 8, and Peter Hampshire who looks ahead to K League 1 Round 12.
This week, Peter Hampshire previews K League 1 Round 10 and Matthew Binns highlights what to look for in K League 2 Round 7. Host Paul Neat brings the latest news from the world of Korean football.
Ryan Walters, Peter Hampshire and Michael Redmond pick up after a week off with plenty to discuss in Korean football!
The three begin with a look back on K League 1 Round 9 where league leaders Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors pulled off their biggest league win in five years, FC Seoul fell at home, and Seongnam FC's Fejsal Mulić had a night to remember... and forget.
The second segment shifts focus to K League 2 where Michael takes the lead discussing Seoul E-Land's first loss of the season. Ryan and Peter chip in with a first in-person look at Ansan Greeners' Asnawi Mangkualam, Jeonnam's last minute winner, and FC Anyang's resilience.
FA Cup Round 3, and namely the first ever Seoul Derby between FC Seoul and Seoul E-Land takes centre stage in the third segment. The three assess the Leopards chances of pulling off the upset, where key battles will be won and lost, and what to expect on the lineup card.
Finally, the Eulji Lewis Mailbag features questions about the lower leagues, K2 playoffs, and a Sheffield Wednesday tour of Korea. All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast!
Stand-in host Peter Hampshire brings you the latest football news from South Korea. He is joined by Ryan Walters and Matthew Binns who look at K League 2 Round 6 and K League 1 Round 9 respectively.
Host Paul Neat delivers the latest Korean football news and is joined by George Slade, who looks ahead to K League 2 Round 5, before Peter Hampshire pinpoints what to keep tabs on in K League 1 Round 7.
Ryan Walters is joined for the first time in a long time by Peter Hampshire and Michael Redmond to go over South Korea's 3-0 loss in Japan, what takeaways can be garnered from the match, and what alternatives may have worked better for the national team.
Paul Neat joins in the second segment to speak with Busan IPark defender Valentinos Sielis about life in Busan, falling in love with football again, and his thoughts on the season so far.
The FA Cup takes centre stage in the third segment as both Michael and Ryan celebrate massive wins for their clubs, with a few caveats for Jeonnam. The three hosts also briefly discuss the upcoming Seoul Derby set to take place in mid April.
Lastly, the Eulji Lewis Mailbag has questions ranging from friendly match away days to transfer window snafus and everything in between. All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast!
This week the K League United Weekend Preview Podcast has a special guest in Busan IPark defender Valentinos Sielis who talks about his move to the South Coast and the FA Cup this weekend. Host Paul Neat delivers the latest Korean football news and is joined by Peter Hampshire who looks ahead to Round 2 of the Korean FA Cup.
Ryan Walters is joined by Matthew Binns for a rare two man booth to put a lid on the month of March. They start with a brief recap of K League 1 Round 6 and K2 Round 4 and give their thoughts on each match.
The second segment finally sees Ryan and the uncannily similar looking Alex Jensen together on screen at last to talk about Alex's experience calling matches for K League TV. The two discuss the intricacies of the assignment, calling matches in a small booth with TV, and go discuss some of the standout players so far.
The third segment sees Matthew return, and he and Ryan go over the disappointments, surprises, and MVPs of the opening month.
Finally, a last minute edition of the Eulji Lewis Mailbag has some great questions ranging from the next Europe-bound Korean player to FA Cupsets and everything in between. All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast!
Paul Neat has the latest news from the world of Korean football and is joined by Ryan Walters who looks ahead to K League 1 Round 6, and Peter Hampshire who highlights what to keep an eye on in K League 2 Round 4.
Ryan Walters, Paul Neat and Dan Croydon return for another "Daytime TV" edition of the KLU Podcast and get started with one thing that's surprised each of them so far this season.
Paul kicks things off with a look at the Suwon Samsung Bluewings being one of the best defensive units in the top flight. Dan then shifts focus to the high-flying Ulsan Hyundai and the emerging star Lee Dong-jun. Finally, Ryan takes a closer look at Gangwon's abysmal start and whether or not it's time to throw in the towel on Byung-soo Ball.
The second segment sees the long awaited return of the Korean National Team with a... somewhat surprising roster named to face Japan later this month. They go over potential omissions, odd inclusions, and what to expect in the match.
Lastly, an extremely full Eulji Lewis Mailbag has the hosts answering questions about Jeonbuk's lackluster start, potential K League daytime TV hosts, All-Star game ideas, and much much more.
With weekend K League action coming up, Peter Hampshire and Matthew Binns look ahead to Rounds 3 and 4 in K League 1 and 2 respectively, and Paul Neat provides the latest news from the world of Korean football.
Ryan Walters welcomes back Paul Neat at long last for a daytime version of the pod. The two begin with thatKim Jeong-ho howler against Jeonbuk and the truly tired response it received online.
They then move on to the five matches that took place in K League 2 last weekend with an emphasis on Seoul E-Land's 4-0 thrashing of title favourites Gimcheon Sangmu.
Dan Croydon joins for the second segment to look back on Ulsan's 1-0 victory over Gwangju and what it said about the title hopefuls.
Lastly, the Eulji Lewis Mailbag sees the three discuss everything from Suwon Bluewings march up the table to overly boring white kits across the entire division. All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast!
Heading into Round 2 in both K League 1 and 2, Paul Neat brings the latest news from at home and abroad before being joined by Matthew Binns and Peter Hampshire who look ahead to the weekend's domestic action.
After a long, cold winter, regular hosts Ryan Walters, Matthew Binns, and Peter Hampshire finally have some K League action to discuss! Along with writers across the country, they pick five of the most intriguing storylines from the opening round to discuss in depth.
The first segment begins with Matthew and Peter's post match discussion in Jeonju where defending champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors got their campaign off to a winning start. But was it convincing?
Hopping back to the Bunker, Michael Redmond joins to discuss Seoul E-Land's thumping 3-0 win over Busan IPark for their first ever opening day victory. Before departing, Michael also helps break down FC Anyang's shock win over promotion hopefuls Gyeongnam FC.
The second segment begins in Ulsan where Ryan is joined post-match by a jubilant Dan Croydon to go over Ulsan Hyundai's 5-0 thrashing of Gangwon FC and whether or not there's much to take away from a match that pivoted on a red card.
For the fifth and final topic, the hosts discuss the new U22 rule in depth and whether or not its current implementation is what the rule was designed for.
Lastly, the Eulji Lewis Mailbag is back! Questions range from executive resume omissions to regretting predictions after round 1 and everything in between.
All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast!
The first Weekend Preview of the new K League season. K League is back, on time with a full 38-round K League 1 and 36-round K League 2 season ahead.
Paul Neat has the latest news from the world of Korean football and is joined by Ryan Walters and Matthew Binns who preview K League 2 and K League 1 Round 1 respectively.
Ryan Walters, Matthew Binns, and Michael Redmond look nine months into the future to predict which stars will shine brightest in the 2021 season.
Going through both K League 1 and 2, the three give their predictions for Newcomer of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year, Golden Glove, Defender of the Year, Attacker of the Year, Manager of the Year, and MVP.
To well and truly put their money where their mouth is, the three then predict the final table for both divisions and name their pick to take home silverware. All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast!
In a K League United Podcast special, legendary striker Dejan Damjanović speaks to Paul Neat and Peter Hampshire about his K League exit, just missing out on 200 league goals, his favourite goals, signing for Kitchee SC in Hong Kong, how tough pre-season training is in Korea, his relationship with Choi Yong-soo, how close he was to re-joining FC Seoul last winter, and much more.
Ryan Walters, Matthew Binns, and Peter Hampshire welcome columnists from across Korea and the globe to preview all 12 K League 1 teams!
Beginning with promoted sides Jeju United and Suwon FC and working their way up the 2020 table, the columnists go over notable moves, key players, young players to watch, the biggest questions for each team, and give a reason to watch.
After going over all of the teams in the top flight, the hosts open up the Eulji Lewis Mailbag with questions about potential title challengers, transfer window winners and losers, and a bit about Aussies in Korea. All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast!
Paul Neat and Peter Hampshire talk pre-season training, fixture release day and new kits. They are also joined by legendary K League striker Dejan Damjanović who reveals just how tough pre-season is.
Ryan Walters plays host to the party unlike any other: K League 2! He's joined by fellow K2 experts Michael Redmond and Todd Wilde to run the rule over all 10 second division sides.
Starting at the bottom of the 2020 table, they look at each side's notable moves, key player, young player to watch, the biggest question ahead of the season, and give a reason to watch.
Not one to miss out on his beloved Daejeon Hana Citizen's preview, Paul Neat calls in at the beginning of the second segment to discuss the Purples title chances in 2021. With Matthew out for the week, Ryan hosts the Eulji Lewis Mailbag with questions ranging from Gimcheon's expected dominance to the potential expansion of K2 to 12 teams. All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast!
With a shorter than usual off-season nearing its conclusion, Ryan Walters takes up the host chair once more and is joined by Matthew Binns and Peter Hampshire to discuss not one, but two international club tournaments!
The first segment sees Ulsan Hyundai under the spotlight once more as they prepare for their first Club World Cup appearance in nearly a decade. To get a better idea of what to expect from their opponents, we welcome ESPN, The Athletic, and Four Four Two regular Cesar Hernandez to preview the CONCACAF Champions, Tigres UANL.
AFC Champions League takes center stage once more in the second segment with the newly formatted 40 team tournament's groups drawn. The hosts give a brief reaction to each of the K League's groups and assess whether or not the Korean sides can advance to the next stage.
Finally, the Eulji Lewis Mailbag is back! With questions ranging from bringing much needed attention on to the local game to the newly formed B teams set to take part in K4 this season.
All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast!
K League United's head of editorial Matthew Binns takes charge of the pre-season training session this week, hauling in columnists Peter Hampshire and Jung Muyeol to go over some of the new rules and regulations set to be enforced in 2021. There's also time for some military team hypotheticals before our KLU Pub Quiz winners Peter and Muyeol battle it out for the champion's crown in a Gwangju-Daegu lineup quiz.
Ryan Walters and Paul Neat are joined by Pete Hampshire on the line from Gwangyang to take a final look back at the 2020 K League season and go over what worked and what didn't. Ever the optimists, they start with the good including K2 playoffs, Sangju Sangmu, and the league's COVID 19 response. They then turn their attention to the utter negative that is VAR, and the lack of global marketing.
It's a two man booth as Paul Neat and Ryan Walters go over the early returns in the K League transfer window. It may still early January, but a number of big names have already made their moves, and as Patreon subscribers well know, there are plenty of rumors to mull over as well. The two pick some the headline grabbing official transfers to discuss such as Na Sang-ho to FC Seoul, the exodus at Ulsan, and the smart business being done by Suwon FC and Gangwon FC. They then make up their ideal transfer out of thin air, and unsurprisingly ASEAN players get a mention. All that an more in this EXTRA edition of the K League United Podcast!
Happy New Year, everyone!
Awakening from their Christmas hibernation, Paul Neat, Ryan Walters and Matthew Binns pull on their tracksuits and head to the training ground in preparation for season four of The K League United Podcast.
In episode one, Paul leads a discussion on friendlies in the K League, talks about the defunct Super Cup, and then quizzes Ryan and Matt on their jaded memories of the infamous Juventus friendly.
This is the first in a series of Pre-season podcasts ahead of Season Four this February, all set to be early access for 'K3 Champion' subscribers and above. Patrons subscribing to the K2 Champion and above tier can also exclusively watch a completely unedited version.
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the bunker
A fantastical list was stirring, with more than a few clunkers;
The KLU Fan Awards were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that Kim Shin-wook soon would be there;
The ACL trophy nestled all snug in Ulsan beds;
While visions of de-throning Jeonbuk danced in their heads
Ryan Walters, Matthew Binns, and Pete Hampshire are joined by guests from across the globe to put a bow on the 2020 season and determine whether each team should be on Santa's naughty or nice list.
As well as providing the latest news form the world of Korean football, Paul Neat speaks to Ulsan Hyundai striker Júnior Negrão ahead of the 2020 AFC Champions League Final for what is the last The Weekend Preview Podcast of the year.
Ulsan Hyundai have made it to the AFC Champions League Final and are set to face Persepolis FC in the Horangi's biggest game of the season. K League United Head of Editorial Matthew Binns steps into the hosting seat along with Ulsan Hyundai columnist Dan Croydon to preview the team.
Then, editor Paul Neat sits down with Ulsan striker Júnior Negrão to get the latest from inside the Horangi camp in the lead up to the match.
Finally, Paul speaks with Arya Allahverdi from Iranian football podcast Gol Bezan to get an expert's take on the opponents Ulsan are set to face.
All this and more, on this episode of the K League United Podcast.
The K League United Weekend Preview podcast returns with the latest news from Paul Neat while Branko Belan takes a look ahead to the AFC Champions League semi-final.
Ryan Walters, Matthew Binns, and Peter Hampshire are back together again in the lovingly (why would it ever be otherwise?) named Kim Do-hoon Bunker to discuss ACL and much more. They begin with Ulsan Hyundai's thorough 3-0 win over A-League outfit Melbourne Victory. From Bjorn Johnsen finally getting minutes and finding form, to the continued growth of Won Du-jae, the game had a bit of everything. They then move on to Suwon Samsung Bluewings shock victory over 2019 J.League champions, Yokohama F Marinos. A Suwon side still without an out-and-out striker not only beat one of the tournament favorites from the East, but looked good doing so. As Binns would say, Park Kun-ha-matata. The second segment sees a deep dive into the previous weeks news which features a number of new managers in both divisions, and the retirement of a few K League legends. In the final segment, they open the Eulji Lewis Mailbag with questions from coaching to potential name changes, and the ever-present K League vs J.League debate whenever ACL is happening. All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast.
After a week off, Paul Neat is back with the latest Korean football news from around the world in the first week of December. Branko Belan also gives a preview of what to expect from Ulsan Hyundai and Suwon Samsung Bluewings as they represent K League in the AFC Champions League Round of 16.
Ryan Walters welcomes by Matthew Binns and George Slade to the virtual Kim Do-hoon Bunker to break down the K League 2 playoff matches of the season. They start in Changwon where Gyeongnam FC moved on after a 1-1 draw against Daejeon Hana Citizen with a disputed VAR call taking center stage late in the game. The conversation then shifts North where Suwon FC also benefitted from being the higher seed and was promoted to K League 1... after a contentious late VAR call. After getting most of the VAR whinging out of the way, they do briefly discuss why Suwon went up and whether or not this playoff system is the right one moving forward. The second segment brings reprieve from VAR in the form of AFC Champions League. Ryan, Matt, and George go group by group assessing each K League team's performance thus far. They start with the rollercoaster that has been FC Seoul from their 5-0 dismantling of Chiangrai United to back-to-back losses. Moving on to Group F, they talk about Yoon Bit-garam's meteoric rise on the international stage and the Horangi securing top spot in the group. Group G brings up the Suwon Samsung Bluewings unenviable position of having to beat Vissel Kobe by multiple goals in order to advance. And finally, they discuss the first Korean team eliminated from the contest: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. Lastly, the three open up a full Eulji Lewis Mailbag with questions ranging from formations to ACL, and back to – you guessed it – VAR. All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast.
Ryan Walters is joined for the first time in a long time by Paul Neat and George Slade to discuss a range of topics as Korean football refuses to slow down despite K League 1 and the FA Cup being done and dusted. The three pick up in Austria where the Korean National team lost and won friendly matches against Mexican and Qatar, but the largest talking point came off the field with several players and staff testing positive for COVID 19. The hosts discuss whether or not these matches should have taken place, and which players should (or shouldn't) have been called in. They then switch focus to the resumption of AFC Champions League where Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, FC Seoul, Suwon Samsung Bluewings, and Ulsan Hyundai all played over the weekend. They begin with a discussion on ACL's format and some potential changes, and then each give one takeaway from the four matches. The third segment shifts focus to the final match day of the K League 2 season and the VAR controversy that plagued Seoul E-Land vs Jeonnam Dragons. They discuss Julian Kristoffersen's multiple disallowed goals as well as that handball non-call. They then briefly discuss Gyeongnam FC's 1-0 victory over Daejeon Hana Citizen which ensured the exact same match up just a few days later. The final segment sees the hosts briefly preview Gyeongnam vs Daejeon's playoff match before they give way to Paul's interview with Australian midfielder Connor Chapman. The two discuss Daejeon's season thus far, expectations, and the looming playoff matches. All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast.
With the K League 2 playoff race going down to the wire, Michael Redmond previews the final two matches of the regular season, Paul Neat delivers the latest news and is joined by Daejeon Hana Citizen midfielder Connor Chapman for an exclusive interview. All that and more in the K League United Weekend Preview Podcast.
Fully suited for the resplendent annual event, Ryan Walters is joined by Matthew Binns and Peter Hampshire to crown the best and brightest in Korean football's top two flights. They get started with everyone's favorite division, K League 2. They go over the nominees and winners of the fan vote for Newcomer, Comeback Player, Young Player, Defender, and Attacker of the Year. Along with announcing the winners, the hosts also assess whether or not they agree with the fan vote with a few surprises. After a brief break, the K2 awards roll on with Golden Glove, Manager of the Year, and MVP. Ryan, Matthew, and Peter then reveal the KLU Editor's Best XI for K2 and explain some of the changes made from the fan vote. The third segment sees K1 take center stage for the first time in the evening and Mr. Binns' smugness reach its usual November levels. They repeat the same process as K2 while also answering Eulji Lewis Mailbag questions throughout the show.
As well as a round-up of the latest news headlines from the world of Korean football from Paul Neat, K League United's National Team Columnist Steve Price looks ahead to Paulo Bento's side's two upcoming friendlies.
Ryan Walters welcomes in experts from around Asia to preview the resumption of the AFC Champions League set to kick off in Doha on November 18th with Perth Glory vs Shanghai Shenhua. Before the first ball is kicked, we go (slightly out of order) group by group discussing each team's current form, the standout player on each side, and answering listener submitted questions throughout the show. Group E Beijing FC - Jonathan White Chiangrai United - Gian Chansrichawla FC Seoul - Ryan Melbourne Victory - Josh Parish Group G Guangzhou Evergrande - Jonathan Johor Darul Ta'zim - Marco Negeri Suwon Samsung Bluewings - Ryan Vissel Kobe - Sam Robson Group F FC Tokyo - Sam Perth Glory - Josh Shanghai Shenhua - Jonathan Ulsan Hyundai - Ryan Group H Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors - Ryan Shanghai SIPG - Jonathan Sydney FC - Josh Yokohama F Marinos - Sam Along with what to expect on the pitch, the guests also answer Eulji Lewis Mailbag questions throughout ranging from the inclusion of more ASEAN players and teams in the tournament, overcoming league form, team mentality heading into the tournament, and an alternate reality where one team from each league can be replaced. All that and more in this edition of the K League United Podcast!
As well as the latest news, including which player has been named as K League 1 MVP, there's a look ahead to K League 2 Round 27, as well as the full Stefan Mugoša interview. The K League United Weekend Preview.