The K League United Podcast

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. Watch K League live and for free on TV.KLeague.com.

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. Watch K League live and for free on TV.KLeague.com.

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 Gust 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.