Long-running American soccer show covering the USMNT, Premier League, Champions League, MLS, and more. If you enjoy analysis and silliness in equal measure, we're the podcast for you.
We’ve got a packed show for you! Taylor, Graham, Joe, and Jeff Rueter dive into the latest from around MLS (and bemoan the USMNT just a little bit more), discussing which teams most impressed us this past weekend — and which teams should be worried. Then, Ryan interviews Charlotte FC manager Dean Smith in a conversation that stretches from Patrick Agyemang to Smith’s broader thoughts on MLS. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN T...
It's been a difficult week for the USMNT and the TSS Gang is here to break down the CONCACAF Nations League third-place playoff defeat at the hands of Canada. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! 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 megap...
The TSS Gang is here for the post-mortem on Mauricio Pochettino's first competitive game at the helm of the USMNT. We look at the reasons behind the failure, the positives we can take, and how this team will progress going forward... WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! 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...
Recorded minutes after the USMNT woke up from their nap to realize they were losing to Panama, it's a quick-take, hot-take episode of The Total Soccer Show! Joe and Taylor are here to commiserate, compare notes, try to figure out what to pay attention to in the rewatch... and generally just ponder what went so wrong for the United States in their Nations League semifinal. Tune in tomorrow for the full review, which will be at least 5% less emotional than this one. Learn more about your ad choice...
Earlier this week, the United Soccer League (USL) broke the news that Promotion and Relegation was coming to the United States. Your favorite foursome (aside from the Ninja Turtles) is together again to discuss the news itself, the potential impact on American soccer and the looming questions still to be answered. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to ...
What a news day! The foursome dives into the USL’s announcement that promotion and relegation is coming to American soccer for the first time ever. What is the USL doing? When is it happening? And what was our first reaction to it? Then, we chat about the USMNT’s clash with Panama in the Concacaf Nations League on Thursday. What will the U.S. do without Jedi Robinson? And what do we expect to see from Poch’s team? All that — and more — on the show. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all ou...
Taylor, Joe, and The Athletic’s Jeff Rueter combine to chat about a host of topics from around MLS! We start with Inter Miami’s big 2-1 road win over Atlanta United: what stood out from Miami’s revenge game? And what went wrong for Atlanta? And what’s up with Messi’s injury? Then we chat about players who have caught our eyes so far this season, from Hugo Cuypers in Chicago to Zack Steffen in Colorado. Finally, we close out with a chat about the New York Red Bulls’ attack, Nashville SC’s new loo...
The TSS Gang is here to look back upon an eventful weekend which saw Newcastle Utd lift a trophy for the first time in forever! Elsewhere, Barcelona staged an epic comeback against title rivals Atletico Madrid, there was plenty of movement at the top in Serie A and Bayern Munich ceded ground in the Bundesliga! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our ...
The TSS Gang is here to delve into the Listener Questions mailbag! On this episode, we're debating how an MLS team would fare against the USMNT, we're looking at next steps for João Félix, and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! 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! ...
Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to break down all the second-leg clashes in the Champions League Round of 16, including a calm Simeone being totally cool with his side's penalty shootout loss, PSG finding a way to win against a strong Liverpool, Bayern Arsenal and Aston Villa being comprehensively better than their opponents, and much much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, whi...
Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into Mauricio Pochettino’s latest U.S. men’s national team roster. What do we make of the squad? Who stands out? Who missed the cut? And who should we expect to see in Poch’s lineup for the USMNT’s Concacaf Nations League semifinal clash with Panama on March 20th? All that — and more — on the show. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcast...
Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowry, and Jeff Reuter analyze early MLS season trends, focusing on the undefeated Philadelphia Union and Vancouver Whitecaps, and discussing Seattle Sounders' depth, LA Galaxy's struggles, and LAFC's tactical challenges. They also highlight standout young players and potential future stars in the league.
With minutes to spare prior to USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino's press conference to discuss his roster for the Concacaf Nations League semifinal (and hopefully final), Joe and Taylor run through the 23-player squad and give their initial impressions, including surprise inclusions and omissions, areas of particular interest, and if Musah being listed as an attacker means he will automatically start scoring goals. Much more to come on our full roster review show tomorrow! Learn more about your ...
The TSS Gang is here to look back on a weekend where there were dramatic upset results at the top of the Bundesliga, Serie A and La Liga, and defending champions Man City faltered once again! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! 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 a...
The TSS Gang is here to delve into the Listener Questions mailbag! In this episode, we explore life after Pep for Man City, we're looking at the all-time season penalty record and we're asking the Big Question: could any of us score a goal past Leo Messi's dog? WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much mo...
Your favorite foursome is together again to briefly discuss the merits of bird enthusiasm, before spending a much larger chunk of time discussing the week's Champions League results. How did Liverpool manage to sneak a win against PSG? Was Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid a classic, or did it just have some classic moments? Plus. a big win for Arsenal, Leverkusen's poor execution against Bayern, and much much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and s...
Ryan, Taylor, and Joe combine to answer a whole set of USMNT-themed questions! We discuss how the U.S. could set up in this month’s international window with Sergino Dest still out injured, the eagerness (or lack thereof) of key U.S. players to move into the public eye, what happened to Erik Palmer-Brown, why there aren’t more Americans in the Europa League & much more. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check...
Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to overreact to the first two weekends of the MLS season! We discuss Inter Miami’s impressive depth (and quickly rule out them being better without Leo Messi), the Philadelphia Union and Charlotte FC as contenders, the Columbus Crew thriving post-Cucho, and so much more. Then, Joe sits down with the LA Galaxy’s president of business operations and chief operating officer Tom Braun about the next steps for MLS, the impact of the 2026 World, and the impact of the A...
The TSS Gang is here on the back of another huge weekend of soccer, in which the FA Cup mostly went to form - with the competition setting a new terdious VAR record! - while the Serie A title race continues to go down to the wire and Real Madrid lost some vital ground in Spain! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, vi...
The TSS crew tackles listener questions, including a proposal to merge the Europa and Conference Leagues, panic levels for clubs like Man United and Man City, the future of Bournemouth's manager, unifying Irish soccer, how teams communicate internally, and who should perform the next World Cup anthem.
The TSS Gang is here with a news bulletin featuring some of soccer's big topics, including Galatasaray's allegations of racism against Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho, a new buyer for Rangers and a chance for a refresh, Darwin Nunez on the outs at Liverpool, and an incredible Copa del Rey clash between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus ...
With the March window nearing, Ryan, Taylor, and Joe dive into Mauricio Pochettino’s preliminary squad for the Concacaf Nations League final four. Which players excite us? And who do we think will make the final squad? Then it’s on to a chat about Christian Pulisic’s latest at Milan, Josh Sargent’s form, Gio Reyna’s Dortmund start, and so much more. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, whi...
The Total Soccer Show crew recaps the opening weekend of MLS, highlighting San Diego FC's debut, the Chicago Fire under Gregg Berhalter, and Atlanta United's star-studded attack. They analyze key games, player performances, and tactical setups, while also touching on concerns and expectations for various teams.
The TSS Gang is here to look back on an eventful weekend, where Liverpool dominated Man City, Arsenal and Man Utd underwhelmed, Inter climbed back to the top of Serie A, and Major League Soccer returned! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! 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! ...
Our team-by-team MLS previews conclude with the second half of the Western Conference! Today, we’re looking at Real Salt Lake, San Diego, San Jose, Seattle, Sporting KC, St. Louis and Vancouver. Where did we leave these teams last season? What’s changed over the offseason? And what’s the outlook for 2025? All that — and much, much, much more — on the show. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patre...
Graham and Ryan are here to run through all the Champions League Knockout Round Playoff Second Leg matches, including Real Madrid's imperious performance over Man City, a bad round for Italian teams, and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! 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...
With phrases like "lost patience" and "strike list" populating the rumor mills, Gio Reyna's exit from Dortmund might be fast-approaching. What's gone wrong for the (still) youngster at Dortmund, and where should he head from here? There are also updates for Yunus Musah and Chris Richards, and then The Athletic's Paul Tenorio joins the show to discuss the USL's First Division ambitions. What might their new league look like, will promotion and relegation be involved, and how will MLS respond? WE ...
Our team-by-team MLS previews roll on ahead of this weekend’s kickoff, with the first half of the Western Conference! Today, we’re looking at Austin FC, the Colorado Rapids, FC Dallas, the Houston Dynamo, LAFC, the LA Galaxy, Minnesota United, and the Portland Timbers! Where did we leave these teams last season? What’s changed over the offseason? And what’s the outlook for 2025? All that — and much, much, much more — on the show. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Sm...
Part two of our Eastern Conference Preview is here, just in time for the start of the 2025 MLS season this weekend! On today’s episode, we're looking at Nashville, New England Revolution, NYCFC, New York Red Bulls, Orlando City, Philadelphia Union & Toronto. Where did we leave these teams last season? What’s changed over the offseason? And what’s the outlook for 2025? All that — and much, much, much more — on the show. Also, look out for our Western Conference Previews on the feed shortly! WE HA...
Buckle up, folks: the 2025 MLS season kicks off on Saturday and the TSS crew is here to get you up to speed on all 30 teams in the league! On today’s episode, we dive into the first half of the Eastern Conference and detail Atlanta United, Charlotte FC, the Chicago Fire, FC Cincinnati, the Columbus Crew, DC United, Inter Miami, and CF Montreal. Where did we leave these teams last season? What’s changed over the offseason? And what’s the outlook for 2025? All that — and much, much, much more — on...
