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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.

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United States

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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.

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English


Episodes

Andrigo Interview & In the Mixed Zone with Osmar, Edgar, and Gerso

5/30/2023
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.

Duration:00:39:45

K League 1 Round 14 Review + Osmar Mixed Zone Interview

5/24/2023
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.

Duration:00:58:34

Season 6 Episode 12: Managerial and Captaincy Changes & Alex Grant Mixed Zone Interview

5/11/2023
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.

Duration:00:37:12

K League 2 Check-in: Who's Impressed & Who Hasn't?

4/25/2023
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.

Duration:00:40:17

100th K League Super Match + East Coast Derby Preview

4/19/2023
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!

Duration:01:38:35

Interview with Chungbuk Cheongju's Peter Makrillos

4/12/2023
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.

Duration:00:27:35

FA Cup Round 2 and K League 1 & 2 Recap + Leonard Pllana Interview

4/5/2023
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!

Duration:01:14:28

Gerso Fernandes Interview & Mixed Zone with Oh Seung-hoon

3/29/2023
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.

Duration:00:35:48

K League 1 & 2 Round 3 Recap

3/15/2023
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.

Duration:01:17:04

Season 6 Episode 5: An Early Assessment

3/8/2023
⚽👕 Get 10% off at Classic Football Shirts with discount code KLU10 https://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/?ref=kleagueunited 📽 Watch in full: Patreon.com/KLeagueUnited 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.

Duration:01:03:28

K League 1 Round 1 Recap

3/1/2023
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!

Duration:01:14:14

EXTRA | K League Media Day Interviews 2023

2/27/2023
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.

Duration:00:21:26

2023 K League 1 & 2 Round 1 Preview

2/22/2023
⚽👕 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.

Duration:01:17:16

2023 K League 1 Season Preview

2/18/2023
⚽👕 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)

Duration:01:12:12

2023 K League 2 Season Preview

2/18/2023
⚽👕 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)

Duration:01:13:20

What We Want to See in 2023

2/1/2023
⚽👕 Get 10% off at Classic Football Shirts with discount code KLU10 https://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/?ref=kleagueunited 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.

Duration:00:51:14

2023 Pre-season: Winter Transfer Update

1/16/2023
👕⚽ Use discount code KLU10 to get 10% off your order at Classic Football Shirts! 👍 https://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/?ref=kleagueunited It's January and that means it's transfer season in K League as we see a number of moves between clubs within the country and a few inbounds from outside as well. The first of our pre-season episodes takes a look at the notable transfers made thus far and how they are set to improve the sides who signed them. Having eaten ourselves silly over Christmas, The K League United Podcast returns to the training ground packing a little holiday weight that it looks set to burn off in what have become our annual pre-season series. Matthew Binns returns and looks set to put seasoned regular Michael Redmond and new signing Zeno Jo through the drills as we get ready for the campaign ahead. This episode we take a look at the transfers that have taken place so far and pick out our most notable signings of the window so far. There's even time for a mailbag focusing on new boys Cheonan City and Chungbuk Cheongju, in addition to what is going on on Jeju Island. All this and more on this pre-season edition of The K League United Podcast.

Duration:00:36:52

Podumentary: Dejan Damjanović on what it takes to be the best

1/9/2023
⚽👕 Get 10% off at Classic Football Shirts with discount code KLU10 https://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/?ref=kleagueunited 💻 Full interview video on Patreon.com/KLeagueUnited 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.

Duration:00:42:54

Discussing K League's 5+1 foreigner rule with Dejan Damjanović & his possible return

1/2/2023
⚽👕 Get 10% off at Classic Football Shirts with discount code KLU10 https://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/?ref=kleagueunited 💻 Full interview on Patreon.com/KLeagueUnited 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.

Duration:00:17:48

The Christmas Special 2022

12/28/2022
👕⚽ Use discount code KLU10 to get 10% off your order at Classic Football Shirts! 👍 https://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/?ref=kleagueunited End-of-season's greetings as we put a cap on the 2022 campaign for Korean club football by looking back at the year that was. With headlines to review, tactics and trends to consider and editor's awards to contest in addition to those making Santa's naughty and nice list, we've put it all together in our longest K League United Podcast to date! It's that time of year again where K League United writers from across the country come together to celebrate the festive season in our annual Christmas episode. Matthew Binns hosts alongside Paul Neat and Ryan Walters in a slightly altered version of our seasonal special. 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!

Duration:01:48:31