Champions Soccer Radio Network
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Champions Soccer Radio Network (CSRN) is a radio network
based in Santa Monica, California
that produces sports talk programmes, covering the news, scores and match highlights dedicated to the discussion of the sport of association football. CSRN was formed by English expatriates Graham J. Bell (former English FA
-accredited referee) and Gary "Gazza" Richards (former-Queen's Park Rangers F.C. footballer and soccer pundit on Fox Soccer Channel
's Super Sunday Plus).
with a 2-hour pilot in December 2005 and this ultimately led to a regular hourly show in January 2006.
Shortly after, Bell and Richards moved to create and market their own soccer talk radio
network
and in February 2006 through the company "Champions Soccer Marketing, Inc.". CSRN began with two soccer talk radio programmes, The 2 G's, and The Treble - both shows immediately creating interest with both soccer fans worldwide and the advertising media.
Since the formation of the network, CSRN has incorporated more shows including Around the League in 90 Minutes (a two-hour weekly show dedicated to Major League Soccer), Divers and Cheats, The Chivas USA Show, The Arsenal Hour, Kopshop USA (a show dedicated to Liverpool FC), The European Football Show, Fantasy Football Advisor, Forza Football, American Soccer Show, and Glory Glory Leeds.
through 1300 PST
. Although most shows can then be downloaded via podcast
, the network continues the feed with rebroadcasts throughout the afternoon and during the weekends and can also be heard at any time on CSRN's "On Demand" player.
The flagship show, The 2 G's is first broadcast live, daily, for 120 minutes and is followed by The European Football Show on Mondays, Around the League in 90 minutes on Tuesdays, Forza Futbol on Wednesdays, Divers and Cheats on Thursdays followed by The Treble and then The Arsenal Hour on Fridays. During the MLS off-season, The American Soccer Show is broadcast in place of Around the League... and the programming is moved up an hour.
Radio network
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based in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica is a beachfront city in western Los Angeles County, California, US. Situated on Santa Monica Bay, it is surrounded on three sides by the city of Los Angeles — Pacific Palisades on the northwest, Brentwood on the north, West Los Angeles on the northeast, Mar Vista on the east, and...
that produces sports talk programmes, covering the news, scores and match highlights dedicated to the discussion of the sport of association football. CSRN was formed by English expatriates Graham J. Bell (former English FA
The Football Association
The Football Association, also known as simply The FA, is the governing body of football in England, and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. It was formed in 1863, and is the oldest national football association...
-accredited referee) and Gary "Gazza" Richards (former-Queen's Park Rangers F.C. footballer and soccer pundit on Fox Soccer Channel
Fox Soccer Channel
Fox Soccer is an American television specialty channel, owned by News Corporation's Fox Entertainment Group, that specializes in soccer. It formerly broadcast rugby and Australian rules football, but is now dedicated strictly to soccer...
's Super Sunday Plus).
History
The 2G's Show was launched via Sirius Satellite RadioSirius Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio is a satellite radio service operating in North America, owned by Sirius XM Radio.Headquartered in New York City, with smaller studios in Los Angeles and Memphis, Sirius was officially launched on July 1, 2002 and currently provides 69 streams of music and 65 streams of...
with a 2-hour pilot in December 2005 and this ultimately led to a regular hourly show in January 2006.
Shortly after, Bell and Richards moved to create and market their own soccer talk radio
Talk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
network
Telecommunications network
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and in February 2006 through the company "Champions Soccer Marketing, Inc.". CSRN began with two soccer talk radio programmes, The 2 G's, and The Treble - both shows immediately creating interest with both soccer fans worldwide and the advertising media.
Since the formation of the network, CSRN has incorporated more shows including Around the League in 90 Minutes (a two-hour weekly show dedicated to Major League Soccer), Divers and Cheats, The Chivas USA Show, The Arsenal Hour, Kopshop USA (a show dedicated to Liverpool FC), The European Football Show, Fantasy Football Advisor, Forza Football, American Soccer Show, and Glory Glory Leeds.
Programming information
CSRN broadcasts their live sports talk programmes Monday through Friday beginning at 0900 PSTPST
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through 1300 PST
PST
-Time zones:* Pacific Standard Time, UTC−8:00* Pakistan Standard Time, UTC+5:00* Philippine Standard Time, UTC+8:00-Science and technology:* Lead scandium tantalate, a ceramic material* Post-stall technology, aircraft control system-Places:...
. Although most shows can then be downloaded via podcast
Podcast
A podcast is a series of digital media files that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication...
, the network continues the feed with rebroadcasts throughout the afternoon and during the weekends and can also be heard at any time on CSRN's "On Demand" player.
The flagship show, The 2 G's is first broadcast live, daily, for 120 minutes and is followed by The European Football Show on Mondays, Around the League in 90 minutes on Tuesdays, Forza Futbol on Wednesdays, Divers and Cheats on Thursdays followed by The Treble and then The Arsenal Hour on Fridays. During the MLS off-season, The American Soccer Show is broadcast in place of Around the League... and the programming is moved up an hour.
CSRN shows
- The American Soccer Show
- Around the League (formally The MLS Show)
- Gadsby's England
- The Two Footed Tackle Show
- Winning Ugly Radio
- An Englishman In LA
- Glory Glory Leeds
CSRN show hosts
- Graham Bell- An Englishman in LA
- Zach Woosley- The American Soccer Show and the European Football Show
- Scott Bornstein-Around the League and Host of Winning Ugly
- Ted Meyer-Around the League and Around the League Extra
- Chris Ballard- Around the League Extra
- Richard Oram-European Football Show
- Twiggster - Glory Glory Leeds
- Mark Fishkin-Seeing Red! The NY Soccer Roundup
- Dave Martinez-Seeing Red! The NY Soccer Roundup
- Jeremiah Oshan-Nos Audietes-A Sounders Podcast
- Aarron Campeau-Nos Audietes -A Sounders Podcast
- William "Murph" Murphy-YSA Report-Philidelpia Union
Famous CSRN guests and interviewees
Because of their proximity to Hollywood and the hosts' previous association with the industry, CSRN regularly feature showbiz guest hosts as well as sports personalities on their soccer talk programmes. They also have regular interviews with popular and not so popular (in terms of likeability) household sports media names. The following personalities have all participated in CSRN broadcasts:- David BeckhamDavid BeckhamDavid Robert Joseph Beckham, OBE is an English footballer who plays midfield for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer, having previously played for Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, and A.C...
- gave an exclusive CSRN live interview to Gary Richards, during L.A. Galaxy's 2008 tour of Australia and New Zealand - Eric WynaldaEric WynaldaEric Boswell Wynalda is a retired American soccer player, and former sports broadcaster. He was the co-host of Fox Football Fone-In on Fox Soccer Channel and is currently employeed as the president of international operations at Mexican third division club Murcielagos.Wynalda scored the first goal...
- former USA national team striker, pro-soccer player and later media personality. A regular guest on The 2G's programme - Bob BradleyBob BradleyRobert "Bob" Bradley is an American soccer coach and the current manager of the Egypt national football team, taking over in September 2011. He previously managed the United States men's national soccer team...
- current USA National team coach - Tommy SmythTommy SmythThomas Michael "Tommy" Smyth is one of the most recognized soccer commentators in the United States. He is a color commentator for ESPN, which he joined in February 1993 as a football analyst. He provides co-commentary or in-studio analysis for major soccer events...
- popular USA soccer media presenter - Steve NicolSteve NicolStephen "Steve" Nicol is a Scottish former professional footballer. A utility player who played in the all-conquering Liverpool team of the 1980s, he was most recently coach of New England Revolution, and was the longest-tenured head coach in MLS to coach a single club.As a player, Nicol was a...
- former Liverpool FC footballer, currently managing New England RevolutionNew England RevolutionThe New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
in Major League SoccerMajor League SoccerMajor League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
. - Bruce ArenaBruce ArenaBruce Arena is a former coach of the United States men's national soccer team as well as a former professional soccer and lacrosse player...
- former USA National team and New York Red Bulls coach, currently managing L.A. Galaxy in Major League SoccerMajor League SoccerMajor League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
External links
- CSRN Official Website
- The 2 G's
- Fox Soccer ChannelFox Soccer ChannelFox Soccer is an American television specialty channel, owned by News Corporation's Fox Entertainment Group, that specializes in soccer. It formerly broadcast rugby and Australian rules football, but is now dedicated strictly to soccer...
's Super Sunday Plus