Taylor and Joe dive into the MLS Conference Finals — and chat about some coaching changes and Americans abroad at the end of the show. First, we discuss the New York Red Bulls’ win over Orlando City: how did RBNY get the victory? And how surprised are we by their playoff run? Then, it’s on to the LA Galaxy’s home win over the Seattle Sounders. The Galaxy are through, Riqui Puig is hurt, and the Sounders came up just short. In the third segment, we talk about John Herdman leaving Toronto FC, Vann...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr
There was no shortage of soccer action this weekend, as Man City's journey towards being 'average' continued with a comprehensive defeat at Anfield. Elsewhere, Bayern Munich were held by Dortmund in Der Klassiker, the USWNT controlled their friendly with England, and Botafogo enjoyed a Copa Libertadores triumph! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totals...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 8 min
We answer your Listener Questions, including... 1) How do we rank the big five European leagues? 2) Approaches to falling out of love with your favorite player 3) Does FIFA law require the field to be green? 4) What's the deal with terraces? 5) The best ways to get Premier League tickets 6) Which managers would make good bartenders? JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today ...
Nov 29, 2024•59 min
It's our annual Thanksgiving show! With just a day until Thanksgiving, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe gathered around their respective mics to talk about soccer things that they're thankful for this year. From the USMNT’s new coach to Graham’s bad soccer year (yes, Graham is thankful for sadness) to soccer popping up in more places in the U.S., there was plenty to chat about. JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, vi...
Nov 27, 2024•59 min
Taylor, Ryan, and Joe are here to dive into the latest MLS playoff action! We chat about all four conference semifinals. Can anyone stop the LA Galaxy? Because Minnesota United sure couldn’t. How did the Seattle Sounders get past LAFC? What went right for Orlando City against Atlanta United? And did the New York Red Bulls deserve to get past NYCFC? All that — and more — on the show. JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog p...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 4 min
The TSS Gang is here to review another action-packed weekend on both sides of the pond! Man City suffered a fifth defeat in a row at the hands of a very impressive Tottenham, Ruben Amorim began his Man Utd tenure in.... mixed fashion, and we had some big championship games here in the US! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more ab...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Lionel Messi is now around a year-and-a-half into his MLS tenure, having concluded season two with an unceremonious exit in the playoffs. The TSS Gang is here to analyze the Argentine's impact on the league, how he will fare now that Tata Martino has departed, and how long will be be in Miami... JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn ...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 3 min
The fearsome foursome dives into a slew of newsy topics from around the soccer world. A certain bald manager has a new deal, there’s trouble brewing in France, and so much more! Plus, we look ahead to the games we’re watching this weekend. JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Your favorite foursome is back together to discuss the USA's 4-2 win over Jamaica one last time, before moving on to everyone's favorite topic: dual nationals! Who are the most likely candidates to get a call from Poch, who is still deciding, and what exactly is the naturalization process when it comes to FIFA? All that and much more! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member toda...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Taylor and Joe are here to take a long look at the USMNT's 4-2 win over Jamaica in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals. How did the U.S. book their spot in the Nations League final four? What stood out from the match? And who impressed? All that -- and tons more -- on the show. JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about y...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 23 min
Another USMNT vs. Jamaica match, another quick take review from Taylor and Joe! We hop on to chat through the U.S.'s latest match. What did we like? What didn't we like? Find out on the show -- and keep your eyes (and ears) out tomorrow morning for a full-length USMNT review! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad c...
Nov 19, 2024•25 min
Ryan and Joe are here to delve into the Listener Questions Mailbag! The Dynamic Duo asks whether Pep Guardiola could succeed at a 'smaller' team, why there are differences in European and US youth coaching, and how we can bring show tunes to the stands! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Nov 18, 2024•56 min
Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to break down the USA's 1-0 win over Jamaica in the first leg of their Concacaf Nations League playoff. How much can we take away from a match played on a brutal pitch? What are the central tenets of USMNT Poch Ball, as we understand them so far? What does progress look like in the return leg? Plus, thumbs up/thumbs down player reviews! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Taylor and Joe hop on to quickly chat through the USMNT's Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal clash with Jamaica just after the final whistle. What stood out? And what caused concern? We discuss. Keep your eyes (and ears) out tomorrow morning for a full-length USMNT/Jamaica review! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about yo...
Nov 15, 2024•29 min
The TSS Gang is here to answer your questions about Apertura and Clausura league structures, introducing your friends to soccer, the future of Jim Curtin, and much more! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 3 min
With a pair of U.S. games coming up later this week and next, Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to run through everything you need to know. What’s at stake in these games? Who did Poch call in? Who was left at home? And what do we want to see from the USMNT? All that — and more — on the show. JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more ...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Sorry, what happened in MLS this weekend?! Taylor and Joe are here to dive into the last games from Round One of the MLS postseason, including Inter Miami's shocking exit at the hands of Atlanta United, LAFC's nervy win, and penalty shootout victories for NYCFC and Orlando City. JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your a...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Them TSS Boys are here to review another action-packed weekend of soccer, in which Arsenal were held by Chelsea, Man City suffered another defeat, Barcelona's run came to an end, and the top two in Serie A put on an enjoyable tactical battle! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Ryan, Taylror and Graham are here to get under the hood of some of the biggest teams in the world to see why they are underperforming - and how they might be fixed! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to break down this week's Champions League action, including Amorim's final home game with Sporting, AC Milan and Liverpool compounding the respective miseries of Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid return to their old ways against PSG, and much more! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! L...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 1 min
The whole gang is here to dive into your questions! 1. Why are Tottenham able to consistently get results against Manchester City? 2. Do we think VAR would be improved by becoming more like the challenge system in other sports? 3. How should Manchester United offload their underperforming players? 4. What are some examples of one player being well clear of all their international teammates? 5. Which legends do we think would hold onto their status if they grew up and played in the current era, a...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Taylor and Joe are back to break down the latest action from the MLS playoffs! How did Atlanta United force a Game 3 against Inter Miami? How did the New York Red Bulls bounce the Columbus Crew? Just how big was the Houston Dynamo’s implosion? We chat about all of those things — and every other series — on the show. JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/to...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 14 min
The TSS Gang is here to look at another action-packed weekend of soccer, in which Chelsea held Man Utd, Liverpool maintained their Premier League lead after defeats for Man City and Arsenal, and much more! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min
The TSS Gang returns with another edition of your favorite show format: Take It Or Leave It! In this episode, we're fielding your spicy takes on a breakaway London league, a big change to MLS scheduling, Tyler Adams' career and much more! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 01, 2024•56 min
Happy Halloween! And a spooky Listener Questions episode to you and yours! On this one, we're answering your questions about the outrage regarding this year's Ballon d'Or, Andres Iniesta's career and legacy, fathers and sons on the same team, ideal MLS kickoff times, footballer-inspired songs, and much much more! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/total...
Oct 31, 2024•55 min
The MLS playoffs are here, folks! On today’s show, Taylor and Joe break down everything and anything from the first game of all eight Round One series. How did the New York Red Bulls upset the Columbus Crew? Does Atlanta United have a chance against Inter Miami in game two? Just how good is Riqui Puig? All that — and oh-so-much more — on the show. JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become ...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 8 min
In the wake of Manchester United dismissing Erik ten Hag, we discuss what went wrong for the Dutch manager, what comes next for the club, and how long it might take for United to become legitimate title challengers once again. JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min
There was no shortage of huge games this weekend, as Barcelona toppled rivals Real Madrid in their own backyard, Inter and Juventus shared eight goals and Liverpool and Arsenal also split the points in North London! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 7 min
For the last few seasons, Barcelona appear to have been lever-pulling their way towards financial peril - unable to register players and selling off large chunks of their future earnings, while they play in a temporary stadium generating far less matchday revenue than normal. But here they are, riding high at the top of La Liga and playing fantastic soccer as they head into this weekend's Clasico! The TSS Gang investigates... Oh, and here's the amazing 'Barcelona' song Ryan references in the int...
Oct 25, 2024•59 min
The whole gang is together once again to discuss Champions League Match Day 3! Barcelona and Bayern Munich played one of the most entertaining games of the season so far, plus Real Madrid doing dramatic things against Dortmund, big clubs struggling to get off the ground, a few Americans playing well, and much much more! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.co...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 1 min
