The K League United Podcast

It's another crossover episode as Ryan Walters returns once more to The K League United Podcast with his 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.

This episode speaks with a legend of both sides of the Han River with FC Seoul and Seoul E-Land, Osmar Ibáñez, one of Asia's most decorated players, about starting out, switching continents and starring on Asia's biggest stage.

There's also time for Matt Binns to pose Ryan some of his own questions and take some trips down memory lane.

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The K League United Podcast turns it's attention to Korea's military side Gimcheon Sangmu this week and the question marks over its future, before then looking back at the Korea Republic's gold medal success in the men's football at the Asian Games and the controversy that has followed. Matthew Binns and Paul Neat return once more for this Final Round of K League United Podcasts and, in a hark back to our first ever episode proper, we are once again talking about army sides and the importance of Asian Cup success. The tone has shifted somewhat since 2018 though, with post-final celebrations bringing the conversation of military exemption back to the fore. Before that though, we look at the state of the military Sangmu team, currently in it's Gimcheon guise. We cast an eye over the impact this team has had in K League as Gwangju Sangmu and Sangju Sangmu, before then looking to a potential homeless future for the side as it heads down to K League 2 still without a host city. All this and more on The K League United Podcast.

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!

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...

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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.

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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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