Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) and Jason (@Jasons_JaysHub) react to the news that Son Heung-min is leaving Tottenham.

They break down what it means for Sonny and his legacy as the Greatest Asian Footballer of All Time.

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In today's episode, Albert (@Albert_Kim2022), Michael, Kevin (@tuh0n), and Charles (@kyung_see) to break down South Korea's disappointing draw with Palestine. Have we seen any progress from the KNT under Hong Myung-bo or are we in for more of the same?

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In today's episode, Albert Kim (@Albert_Kim2022), Michael Welch (@mhwelch1290), and Paul Jeung (@pjeung23) discuss South Korea's important 3-2 victory over Iraq. Is Hong Myung-bo still the right man for the job? Is there reason to hope again?

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In today's episode, Albert Kim (@Albert_Kim2022) and Michael Welch (@mhwelch1290) break down the return of Hong Myung-bo as KNT manager.

What led to his return and what does it say about the state of the KFA?

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In today's episode, Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) is joined by Kwon Jang-ho (@janghokwon) and Paul Jeung (@pjeung23) to discuss South Korea's World Cup qualifying matches against Thailand. The lads also discuss the deeper issues surrounding the KFA and the release of Son Jun-ho by Chinese authorities.

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On this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, our BibimBallers hosts Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) and Jason (@Jasons_JaysHub) are joined by Korean football writer Steve Han (@realstevescores) to discuss the chaos surrounding the KFA. Steve also breaks down the hiring of Hwang Sun-hong as interim manager, the March qualifiers against Thailand, and why the 2026 World Cup means everything to South Korea.

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On this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, our host Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) is joined by Kevin Kim (@tuh0n) and Michael Welch (@mhwelch1290) to recap South Korea's disappointing campaign at the 2023 Asian Cup. Can the KFA find the funds to fire manager Jurgen Klinsmann? How will the national team look as we prepare for the 2026 World Cup?

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The Taegeuk Warriors wrapped up Group E in disappointing fashion and host Michael Welch is back with Paul Jeung (PJ) and birthday boy Allen Park to break it all down! In this episode, we discussed the 3 group stage matches in Qatar, the players in the squad who have shone as well as those who have struggled, and then looked ahead to the knockout rounds. Our next match is the Round of 16 against Saudi Arabia, kicking off on Tuesday at 11 AM EST on Paramount+ (US-only).

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On this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, our host Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) is joined by football data professional Ben Griffis (@BeGriffis) to preview all six groups in the Asian Cup, potential dark horses, and who will ultimately take the trophy home.

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On this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, our host Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) is joined by Jason Lee (@Jasons_JaysHub), Kwon Jang-ho (@janghokwon), and Michael Welch (@mhwelch1290) to preview the Asian Cup and South Korea's 26-man squad. Can we win this elusive trophy for the first time since 1960? Tune in to find out what the boys think!

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On this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, our host Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) is joined by Jason Lee (@Jasons_JaysHub) and Kwon Jang-ho (@janghokwon) of KBS World Radio to discuss the November World Cup qualifiers and state of the Korean national team heading into the Asian Cup. We'll also break down the latest regarding the U-23 and U-17 teams. Finally, we'll touch on the heartbreaking situation involving midfielder Son Jun-ho's detainment in China.

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On this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, our host Michael (@mhwelch1290)is back with Albert Kim (@Albert_Kim2022) to break down the first 3 Korean moves of the summer transfer window : Kim Minjae, Lee Kangin, and Cho Guesung. Then, with the surprise news that Hwang Sunhong's Asian Games squad will be announced today, July 14, they dive into the likely overage picks and their thoughts on this squad. Finally, with the FIFA Women's World Cup just weeks away, we finish off with a preview of the Taegeuk Ladies squad and our excitement for their matches!

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On this episode of the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, Michael (@mhwelch1290) and Albert (@Albert_Kim2022) are back to discuss all age groups of the KNT in June! First up, we discuss just how the U20 squad has accomplished their second consecutive run to the FIFA U20 World Cup semifinals, with a match against Italy next on Thursday. Then, we broke down Jurgen Klinsmann's second squad as KNT manager, as he has brought in some new faces and shown that he is willing to look around the K League to discover new players for the national team. Finally, we discuss the U24 squad's preparation for the Asian Games and the headaches incoming for manager Hwang Sunhong as he will need to trim down this talented roster by September.

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After an eventful week for the Korean National Team, which began with Kim Minjae's comments in the mixed zone on Tuesday evening, the Fighting Stripes Football crew is here to break it down for you. Joining our host Michael Welch (@mhwelch1290) are Jason Lee (@Jasons_JaysHub) and Paul Jeung "PJ" (@pjeung23). Jason brought the best analysis and timeline of events he could (translating what was said from Korean to English) and PJ and Michael asked all the necessary follow-up questions to get a better understanding.

Disclaimer : We explained the events as best we could but it's important to remember that only the players and staff can truly "know" what happened.

We also discussed the changes we saw in the Taegeuk Warriors playing style during these friendlies and the players that could benefit from the new tactical changes. The first matches of the Klinsmann era brought a lot of look forward to. Thank you so much for listening to this episode.

This month on the Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, host Michael Welch (@mhwelch1290) and Albert Kim (@Albert_Kim2022), the FS Seoul Correspondent, break down the most important topics for the Korean National Team. We discussed the positives of young U22 player Sang Bin Jeong choosing to leave Wolves for the MLS side Minnesota United. When it comes to new national team manager Jurgen Klinsmann, we broke down the pros and cons of his appointment. Another important topic was the goals/challenges that Klinsmann will face in the next four years of leading the national team. Finally, we discussed the March friendly matches, the ticketing scandal surrounding them, and why Korea's pool of opponents have shrunk so significantly.

Thanks so much for listening and check our feed again soon for a tactical breakdown of both friendly matches.

For this month's Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, Michael hosts a K League Preview episode with a new guest, Ben Griffis (@BeGriffis/@AFA_Zone). Ben brought his enthusiasm for the K League and his love of tactical/statistical analysis to help talk about each of the 12 K League 1 teams as they head into the season. We talked about whether Ulsan is ready to defend their title, how Jeonbuk has gone about improving the squad after failing to win the K League title in 2022, and which teams from the Final A and B spots could potentially create a title race with the two favorites. With a bit of talk about each of the 12 K League 1 clubs, this episode will help you decide who to support in the 2023 season!

To watch full K League matches live and on replay, head to Tv.KLeague.com. It's free!

For more data visualization, match analysis, and writing about Asian football, check out Ben's Asian Football Analysis Zone.

For our Sergio Costa interview, watch it on YouTube here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jv02IN27Hks&t

On this month's Taegeuk Warriors Podcast, host Michael Welch (@mhwelch1290) calls up Albert Kim (@Albert_Kim2022) in Seoul to discuss the January Transfer Window. We shared our opinions on the developing issue surrounding Chelsea's wild spending and how it relates to the charges against Man City before breaking down the Korean transfers of note. With Cho Guesung remaining at Jeonbuk for the time being, we broke down why that may have happened and how Oh Hyeongyu was able to benefit from that and sign with Celtic FC. We also discussed Lee Kangin's transfer window, as some offers came in for him but his club Mallorca decided not to sell. Finally, Albert will have a new FC Seoul player to go watch as Hwang Uijo finally announced his loan move to the K League this week. 

We also made some fun predictions about the EPL second half, the Bundesliga, and our Champions League Round of 16 picks. It's going to be fun to listen to this one in a few months to see just how right or wrong we were.

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With our first episode of 2023, the Fighting Stripes team looks back on an eventful 2022 for the Taegeuk Warriors, while also looking to the future of the national team in this next year. Joining host Michael Welch (@mhwelch1290) this month were Allen Park (@allenpark_) and Joon Park (@parkjoonwon)! On the show, the crew talked about a few players they want to see more of after strong World Cup performances, and also those who struggled or will be replaced in the national team as they get older. We also had a spirited conversation about the managerial search going on to find the next KNT manager after Paulo Bento stepped down from the role at the conclusion of our World Cup run, choosing not to renew his contract. Finally, with the transfer window now open, we ended with a brief segment on moves that are rumored to happen soon. We will have a complete Korean Transfer Window breakdown at the end of January 2023 for you.

Here is the OG Tavern article by Jinseok that we discussed in the episode : https://www.taegukwarriors.com/obrigado-bento-the-inevitably-disappointing-search-for-the-next-knt-manager/

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On this celebratory episode, we got together as 5 members of the Taegeuk Tavern crew to celebrate making the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time since 2010. Our host Michael Welch got together with Namu Yoon, Joonwon Park, Albert Kim, and Paul Jeung to break down Korea's dramatic progress to the Round of 16. We talked about each match in terms of tactics and player choices from Paulo Bento, identified the strengths and weaknesses of our play in Qatar, and looked ahead to the big rematch with Brazil (since we last played in June of this year in Seoul). We also delved into the surprise packages of this squad and what that could mean looking ahead to the winter transfer window.

FIFA+ Daily Show : https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/watch/series/1RT5GREmk3y6SBVt46X8Fa/02Vxt5kkyPO5hIgkf03Wh/6RWtWGinEDva9x4eNnFqTK

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With Paulo Bento dropping his official World Cup Squad on Nov. 12, we collaborated with the Fairpoint Podcast to break down the squad. Joining Taegeuk Tavern host Michael and Gordon are Fairpoint's Steve Han and Joon Lee! 

The most important topics including an analysis of what young player Lee Kangin brings to the squad, how Son Heungmin's facial fracture injury will impact the squad, and a discussion of Hwang Uijo's struggles at Olympiakos and how that hopefully will motivate him to succeed in Qatar. We also presented some tactical analysis of Korea's midfield selections with the inclusion of Son Junho, a heated argument about Kwon Changhoon, and our best XIs for the group stage matches.

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Thanks so much for listening to our podcast. Stay tuned for next week's episode with experts on each of our Group H opponents.