This week, Roma dismissed Jose Mourinho and replaced him with club legend Daniele De Rossi. On this week's Big Thing, The TSS gang look back on Jose's reign in Rome, his next move, and the merits of appointing the relatively inexperienced De Rossi as interim coach. --- Today's show is brought to you by... Shopify! Help grow your business by signing up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/tss ! Indochino! Go to Indochino.com and use code 'TSS' to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or mor...
Jan 19, 2024•49 min
We take a look back at all the action from Match Day 1 in the 2023 (but really 2024) Africa Cup of Nations. Which teams have impressed, which teams have done the opposite of that, and what to keep an eye on in the second round. Plus, standout individual performances, managerial instability and a superstar on the bench for Cameroon. And maybe jetting home before all is said and done. --- Today's show is brought to you by... Shopify! Help grow your business by signing up for a one-dollar-per-month...
Jan 18, 2024•57 min
The whole gang is here to answer your questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below: 1) What makes a club a big club? And what would it take for a club to lose big club status? 2) How do you define "world class" in soccer? 3) Is the USMNT’s No. 9 spot up for grabs between Balogun and Pepi? 4) Which player stocks do you still hold onto, even though their career arcs have long since become clear? 5) What was the most uplifting soccer story of 2023? 6) What would our XFL-style so...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr
Taylor, Joe, and Gass are here to answer your MLS and USMNT questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below: 1) Do MLS roster rules still apply to players who are in the league on loan? 2) How are LAFC paying Hugo Lloris such a low salary? 3) Of the players who started for USMNT at the 2022 World Cup, who do we think will be replaced in the starting lineup in the 2026 World Cup and by whom? 4) Which Americans aren’t in the current January camp, but should be? 5) Is Ligue 2 becom...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 15 min
The TSS gang is here to review a weekend in which Real Madrid picked up a title in Riyadh with victory over fierce rivals Barcelona, Man City began their second-half-of-the-season title assault, and AFCON got underway! --- Today's show is brought to you by... Shopify! Help grow your business by signing up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/tss ! Indochino! Go to Indochino.com and use code 'TSS' to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more! --- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Pat...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Manuel Veth returns to the show to discuss the importance of Franz Beckenbauer, and how the legend will be remembered in his home country. We then turn our attention to the second half of the Bundesliga campaign: who will emerge victorious between Bayern and Leverkusen? What's going on at Dortmund, and how will Sancho fit in? Can Stuttgart keep their spot in the Champions League places, or will Dortmund or Leipzig leapfrog them? And what's the bottom of the table looking like? All that and more!...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 15 min
The TSS gang are diving into the Listener Questions mailbag once again to discuss Zinedine Zidane's next move, the best tall soccer players, a hypothetical scenario in which a USMNT squad is built within Europe's top five leagues, and much more! --- Today's show is brought to you by... Shopify! Help grow your business by signing up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/tss ! --- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, ...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 1 min
The African Cup of Nations kicks off on Saturday! The TSS foursome dig into what you need to know before the tournament begins. Who are the favorites? Which sleeper teams are we most excited to watch? Who are the stars? And the potential breakout stars? Plus, what storylines are we monitoring? All that — and more — on the show. --- Today's show is brought to you by... Shopify! Help grow your business by signing up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/tss ! --- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! C...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 3 min
David Gass is back on the show! With the offseason in full swing, Taylor, Joe, and Gass dig into the latest news and notes from around MLS and look into the USMNT's January camp roster. Which MLS club has made the biggest moves so far? And which teams are gearing up for a big signing? That, plus updates on coaching hires, outgoing transfers, and more on the show. --- Today's show is brought to you by... Shopify! Help grow your business by signing up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.co...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 10 min
The TSS Gang looks back upon a weekend dominated by domestic cup competitions. There weren't too many shocks in the FA Cup, Copa Del Rey or Coupe de France, but we saw Liverpool's excellent season continue and a huge win for PSG! --- Today's show is brought to you by... Shopify! Help grow your business by signing up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/tss ! --- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, vide...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr
The TSS Gang jump into the Listener Questions mailbag for the first time in 2024! Why do USMNT players tend to pool together in the same European leagues? What can Dean Smith bring to Charlotte? And what's the minimum height of a Premier League-level goalkeeper? The fellas answer these questions and much more! --- Today's show is brought to you by... Shopify! Help grow your business by signing up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/tss ! --- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patre...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 2 min
To help us all get back on track after the holidays, the whole gang is here to run through the biggest stories in Europe’s top leagues. From the Premier League (Villa are doing what?! Oh, and could Liverpool really do it?), to La Liga (Gironaaaaaa! Oh, and Barcelona did what?!), to Serie A (Americans, baby), to the Bundesliga (sorry, Union Berlin), to Ligue 1 and the Eredivisie, there was plenty to get to. --- Today's show is brought to you by... Shopify! Help grow your business by signing up fo...
Jan 04, 2024•59 min
We’re back… and we brought predictions with us! The whole crew gathers to drop their predictions for 2024. From Premier League manager shifts and trophy winners to Copa America results to Jose Mourinho to a new NWSL superteam, we covered a bunch of ground! --- Today's show is brought to you by... Shopify! Help grow your business by signing up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/tss ! --- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusiv...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Your four friends take turns giving out some holiday gifts to the footballing world, including an expanded scouting network for a certain Dutch coach, replica neuralyzers, a potential Trojan Horse gift from Ryan to a Scotsman, and much much more! --- Today's show is brought to you by... ZBiotics! Go to zbiotics.com/ TSS to get 15% off your first order when you use ' TSS' at checkout! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSle...
Dec 22, 2023•53 min
Suffice to say, Major League Soccer’s decision to pull its first teams from US Open Cup has been nothing short of controversial. On this week's Big Thing, Ryan, Graham and Joe are joined by The Athletic's Jeff Rueter to break down the situation and consider what it will mean for the American game going forward... --- Today's show is brought to you by... ZBiotics! Go to zbiotics.com/ TSS to get 15% off your first order when you use ' TSS' at checkout! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering 20% off all ma...
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min
The whole gang is here to answer your questions! You can find the full list that we discussed down below: 1) Why is soccer the most popular sport in the world? 2) How would the USMNT do in other continental competitions? 3) Has Don Garber been the commissioner of MLS for too long? 4) What is the latest on USL's vote on pro/rel? 5) Who are our favorite commentators? 6) What are our favorite instances of animals invading the field? --- Today's show is brought to you by... ZBiotics! Go to zbiotics....
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Taylor, Joe, and Gass dig into a whole host of MLS topics on this one. First, they talk through MLS's decision to avoid making any relevant changes to their roster rules ahead of next season. Why did MLS make that call? And what does it mean? Then, it's on to a pair of big offseason signings. What will the Red Bulls get out of Emil Forsberg? And does that move show a sign of things to come from Red Bull Global? Plus, how important will Josh Cohen be for Atlanta United? Finally, it's on to some c...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Taylor Rockwell returns to the pod as the gang discuss a slightly disappointing clash between Liverpool and Manchester United, big wins for Leverkusen and Bayern, and the controversy that has erupted from MLS' decision to remove its first teams from the US Open Cup. --- Today's show is brought to you by... ZBiotics! Go to zbiotics.com/ TSS to get 15% off your first order when you use ' TSS' at checkout! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our liste...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Despite hailing from a city with a population of 100,000, with a stadium holding 14,000, and a relatively tiny budget, Girona sit atop La Liga. How has the Catalan club pulled it off, and how long can they stay at the summit? --- Today's show is brought to you by... BetterHelp! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TSS and get on your way to being your best self! ZBiotics! Go to zbiotics.com/ TSS to get 15% off your first order when you use ' TSS' a...
Dec 15, 2023•47 min
Ryan, Joe, and Gass dig into the final matchday of the Champions League group stage (ever!). We chat about the wonders of Group A, Americans showing out in Group B, a big mistake in Group C, a potential missed chance in Group D, history coming from Group E, a wild moment in Group F, domestic connections in Group G, and a surprise in Group H! --- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our brand-new Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more....
Dec 14, 2023•53 min
Ryan Bailey is joined by Graham Ruthven to answer your questions! On this episode, we're asking whether Ange Postecoglou is an 'elite' manager, why players are ejected for red cards, which player have the worst haircuts, and much more! --- Today's show is brought to you by... BetterHelp! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TSS and get on your way to being your best self! ZBiotics! Go to zbiotics.com/ TSS to get 15% off your first order when you us...
Dec 12, 2023•49 min
Joe Lowery, from Columbus, and David Gass, from somewhere in the southwest , dig into the Columbus Crew’s 2-1 win over LAFC in MLS Cup! What went right for the Crew? And what went wrong for LAFC? And just how good was *that* assist? All that — and plenty more — on the show. --- Today's show is brought to you by... BetterHelp! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/TSS and get on your way to being your best self! ZBiotics! Go to zbiotics.com/ TSS to g...
Dec 10, 2023•50 min
Bayer Leverkusen are in the midst of an incredible season in the German top flight. Currently sitting in first, what's behind their success? And can they hold off Bayern Munich to win the Bundesliga title? Ryan, Graham, and Joe dig into those questions on this week's episode of The Big Thing! --- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our brand-new Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccers...
Dec 08, 2023•50 min
The Power Trio of Ryan, Graham and Joe return to assess your hot takes! On this show, we're analyzing the virtues of CONCACAF, we're thinking about having fewer international breaks and we're seeing how easy it is to win the Golden Boot at Man City! --- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our brand-new Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Dec 07, 2023•50 min
Ryan, Graham, and Joe (aka, the Power Trio) combine to answer your listener questions! You can find the list down below: 1) Why doesn't Mbappe score 50 goals each year in Ligue 1? 2) Should MLS play their playoff games with quicker turnarounds between matches? 3) What has Folarin Balogun done well so far at Monaco and what does he need to improve? 4) What's happened to Callum Hudson-Odoi? 5) Has there been a dip for the USMNT from BJ Callaghan to Gregg Berhalter? 6) What changes to soccer would ...
Dec 06, 2023•51 min
Joe Lowery and David Gass are here to chat about the latest action in the MLS playoffs! First, we recap the Conference Finals, where the Columbus Crew's comeback carried them past FC Cincinnati and LAFC took care of business at home against the Houston Dynamo. After digging into those two games, we look forward to MLS Cup on Saturday: what should you expect from this matchup? Could it be one of the best MLS Cups in recent memory? All that -- and much more -- on the show. --- Today's show is brou...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 13 min
It's an action-packed Weekend Review, which kicks off with the USWNT's latest outing before heading into the Premier League's Drunk Sunday™! Then, we head across the continent before taking a look at the highly entertaining MLS Cup Conference Finals! --- Today's show is brought to you by... Helix Sleep! Helix is offering 25% OFF all mattress orders AND A FREE BEDROOM BUNDLE for our listeners in honor of Black Friday! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS and use code HELIXPARTNER25. Ibotta! Download the Ibot...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 3 min
We appear to have ourselves a title race in the Premier League! On this week's Big Thing, the TSS gang assess all the runners and riders, and give reasons why they can — and can't — win the giant trophy with the lions on top of it. --- Today's show is brought to you by... Helix Sleep! Helix is offering 25% OFF all mattress orders AND A FREE BEDROOM BUNDLE for our listeners in honor of Black Friday! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS and use code HELIXPARTNER25. Ibotta! Download the Ibotta app now and use ...
Dec 01, 2023•59 min
Ryan, Graham, and Joe dig into the latest Champions League action! We chat about each game from Matchday 5. Why are there so many referee controversies these days? What’s the latest in the Group of Death? Can Barcelona stabilize? Why was Galatasaray vs. Man United so crazy? All that — and so, so much more — on the show. --- Today's show is brought to you by... Helix Sleep! Helix is offering 25% OFF all mattress orders AND A FREE BEDROOM BUNDLE for our listeners in honor of Black Friday! Go to He...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr
The regular foursome combines to answer your questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below: 1) Do we think Saudi Arabia has a chance of becoming a soccer powerhouse? 2) Should MLS have penalty kicks to decide regular season games? 3) Which country would win a combined men’s and women’s national team World Cup? And how would we combine the USMNT and the USWNT? 4) How do we view Ali Krieger’s whole career now that she is retired? 5) Megan Rapinoe was injured in her final NWSL ga...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 1 min
