The K League United Podcast

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  KLUpod Final Round: A Decade of K League Rule Changes 23.09.2026 1h 6min

  Paul Neat and Matthew Binns review the rule changes implemented by K League, from the unique to early adoption of wider trends, and discuss the effects of their implementation and whether they should still be in place today.   From Goals For and under-23 quotas to mid-season VAR introductions and foreign goalkeepers, this episode aims to look at what has shaped K League into the division it is today.   All this and more on The K League United Podcast   🍕 Proudly sponsored by ⁠Record Pizza⁠, find your nearest location ⁠here⁠, and in association with ⚽ ⁠TNT FC⁠!  
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  KLUpod Final Round: AFC Champions League 2026-27 Preview 10.09.2026 45min

  This week's KLUpod begins with the announcement that this season will be the last of The K League United Podcast. Both Paul and Matt are set to take a step back at the end of the season, but are hoping to end things on a high by ensuring this "Final Round" of episodes looks in detail at several wider, evergreen topics from a decade covering the division. This first episode of this miniseries turns it's attention to the current state of the AFC club competitions, namely the AFC Champions League Elite and AFC Champions League Two. The pair look at the changes in recent years and give their thoughts, before turning their attention to this year's teams and their chances in the competition. All this and more, on this Final Round of The K League United Podcast... The K League United Podcast is proudly sponsored by Record Pizza and TNT FC.
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  Tunnel Vision: Dejan Damjanović 03.07.2026 1h 21min

  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. 🍕 K League United is proudly sponsored by ⁠Record Pizza⁠, find your nearest location ⁠here⁠, and in association with ⚽ ⁠TNT FC⁠!
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  Previously on K League 1... [From Outside The Box] 02.07.2026 39min

  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!  
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  World Cup Special Episode 5: The Postmortem 30.06.2026 30min

  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. 🍕 Proudly sponsored by ⁠Record Pizza⁠, find your nearest location ⁠here⁠, and in association with ⚽ ⁠TNT FC⁠! ⚽👕 Get 10% off at Classic Football Shirts by clicking this link and using discount code KLU10
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  World Cup Special Episode 4: Mexico 1-0 Korea recap & South Africa Preview 23.06.2026 44min

  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! ⚽👕 Get 10% off at Classic Football Shirts by clicking this link and using discount code KLU10
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  K League Conversations Episode 3: Sergio Costa 22.06.2026 46min

  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! ⚽👕 Get 10% off at Classic Football Shirts by clicking this link and using discount code KLU10
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  World Cup Special Episode 3: Korea 2-1 Czechia Recap & Mexico Preview 16.06.2026 36min

  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! 🍕 Proudly sponsored by ⁠Record Pizza⁠, find your nearest location ⁠here⁠, and in association with ⚽ ⁠TNT FC⁠! ⚽👕 Get 10% off at Classic Football Shirts by clicking this link and using discount code KLU10
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  World Cup Special Episode 2: Korea vs. Czechia Preview 09.06.2026 41min

  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! ⚽👕 Get 10% off at Classic Football Shirts by clicking this link and using discount code KLU10
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  AFC Contingent 2026 World Cup Preview 07.06.2026 1h 7min

  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.  🍕 Proudly sponsored by ⁠Record Pizza⁠, find your nearest location ⁠here⁠, and in association with ⚽ ⁠TNT FC⁠! ⚽👕 Get 10% off at Classic Football Shirts by clicking this link and using discount code KLU10  
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  The Back Post Episode 10: Friday 22nd May 22.05.2026 28min

  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. 🍕 Proudly sponsored by ⁠Record Pizza⁠, find your nearest location ⁠here⁠, and in association with ⚽ ⁠TNT FC⁠! ⚽👕 Get 10% off at Classic Football Shirts by clicking this link and using discount code KLU10  
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  K League 1 Round 15 Recap + Korea's K League Call Ups for the 2026 World Cup [From Outside The Box] 22.05.2026 46min

  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. This podcast is proudly sponsored by Record Pizza and TNT FC.
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  K League 1 Round 14 Recap [From Outside The Box] 14.05.2026 18min

  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.
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  K League 1 Round 13 Recap [From Outside The Box] 11.05.2026 13min

  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.
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  Round 10 Recap + Young Players to Watch 2026 01.05.2026 58min

  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.
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  The Back Post Episode 9: 30th April 2026 30.04.2026 17min

  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!   🍕 Proudly sponsored by ⁠Record Pizza⁠, find your nearest location ⁠here⁠, and in association with ⚽ ⁠TNT FC⁠! 📺 Watch the newspaper section on YouTube!
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  K League Conversations Episode 2: Takahashi Kazuki 20.04.2026 42min

  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. 🍕 Proudly sponsored by ⁠Record Pizza⁠, find your nearest location ⁠here⁠, and in association with ⚽ ⁠TNT FC⁠! 📺 Watch in full on ⁠Patreon.com/KLeagueUnited
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  K League Conversations: TNT FC's Kim Taeryung 16.04.2026 19min

  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.
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  K League 1 Round 7 Recap + Round 8 Preview [From Outside The Box] 16.04.2026 54min

  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.   🍕 Proudly sponsored by ⁠Record Pizza⁠, find your nearest location ⁠here⁠, and in association with ⚽ ⁠TNT FC⁠!   📺 Watch in full on ⁠Patreon.com/KLeagueUnited
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  The Back Post Episode 8: K League 1 Round 7 Reaction 16.04.2026 18min

  🗞 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! 🍕 Proudly sponsored by ⁠Record Pizza⁠, find your nearest location ⁠here⁠, and in association with ⚽ ⁠TNT FC⁠! 📺 Watch the newspaper section on YouTube!