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.
Jeff Reuter takes a break from covering all the soccer to discuss... all the soccer. We spend the first 2 segments of the show discussing Canada and the USA's respective performances at the Gold Cup, and also take a look at the USMNT's semifinal matchup with Guatemala. After that, we break down the MLS All-Star selections, ponder the arrival of Timo Werner and mourn the departure of Olivier Giroud. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here ! Smash the like and su...
The United States Men's National Team are through to the semifinals of the Gold Cup after overcoming Costa Rica via penalty shootout. It was a match to remember for (Harvard's) Matt Freese, and a demonstration of growth in the national team group. Bring on Guatemala! 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,...
The FIFA Club World Club Group Stage has concluded, giving us the opportunity to look back at the biggest storylines so far, while also taking a look ahead to some very enticing Round of 16 matchups! 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
For the first time in 2025, we return to the TIOLI well! We're discussing your hottest takes, including the success of the Club World Cup, the next USMNT manager, Thomas Frank finally being the right managerial fit for Spurs, Manchester United's timeline to silverware, 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 Dis...
The whole gang is here to dive into your questions! Should the Club World Cup be hosted in a specific region of the U.S.? How would each of us improve our national teams if FIFA allowed trades between federations? Which USMNT players do we think Poch trusts most? And why isn’t the USMNT performing at a higher level? Plus, how would Southampton do in Serie A? All that — and more — on the show. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here ! Smash the like and subscrib...
Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to dive into the latest from around MLS (and the MLS teams at the Club World Cup). Just how did Inter Miami pull off the first competitive victory for an MLS team over a UEFA opponent with their win over Porto? And how did they advance from the Club World Cup’s Group A to book a date with PSG in the Round of 16? Plus, we propose a set of cash trades as the summer transfer window nears. All that — and more — on the show. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're postin...
Your favorite foursome is back together to discuss the USA's final game of the Gold Cup group stage. What went right against Haiti, whose stock is up (and down) after the latest performance, and what do we want to see from Poch's men against Costa Rica in the knockout round? 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, blo...
Taylor is back! The whole gang combines to review the United States’ 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia in the Gold Cup group stage. What did we learn from the latest 90 minutes of action for Poch’s team? Who stood out? And who struggled? And what do we want to see more of? 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 podcasts, access to o...
With the first round of the Club World Cup’s group stage games complete, Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to chat about the biggest standout stories from the tournament so far. From FIFA’s approach to staging the competition to our first look at Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid to the South American teams showing out, there was plenty to sink our teeth into. 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 ...
The TSS Gang is here and ready to dive into the Listener Questions mailbag! On this episode, we’re looking at the best player never to score a goal, we’re comparing the MLS and Saudi All-Stars, we’re asking if an alternative soccer league can go mainstream, 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 p...
Joe Lowery and Jeff Rueter dive into the initial Club World Cup matches featuring MLS teams: Seattle Sounders' competitive loss to Botafogo, LAFC's defeat against Chelsea highlighting the gap, and Inter Miami's frustrating draw with Al-Ahly. They analyze team and player performances, discuss the tournament's format, and pivot to MLS regular season issues, including playing through international breaks and team updates like Nashville's form and Portland's injury woes.
The USMNT kicked its 2025 Gold Cup campaign off with a much-needed with for Mauricio Pochettino's side - the TSS Gang is here to get under the hood of the performance and to see how it affects the national team 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. Hosted on Acast. S...
Part two of our 2025 Club World Cup Previews are here! We have 2 truths and a lie about each team in Groups E through H, and once again, it's up to the co-hosts (and you all) to figure out which is which. Group E: Joe River Plate (Argentina) Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan) Monterrey (Mexico) Inter Milan (Italy) Group F: Taylor Fluminense (Brazil) Borussia Dortmund (Germany) Ulsan HD (Korea Republic) Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) Group G: Graham Manchester City (England) Wydad AC (Morocco) Al Ain (...
This episode of the Total Soccer Show dives into a preview of the expanded 2025 Club World Cup tournament by playing "Two Truths and a Lie" about teams in Groups A through D. Hosts test their knowledge and debate facts about clubs like Al Ahly, Porto, Palmeiras, Inter Miami, PSG, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle Sounders, Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica, Flamengo, ES Tunis, Chelsea, and LAFC, covering qualification paths, history, key players, and quirky facts about the teams.
After the United States’ 4-0 loss to Switzerland on Tuesday night, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into what went wrong for Pochettino’s team. What was behind his lineup choices? Who struggled? Did we learn anything at all? And how can the USMNT improve? 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 podcasts, access to our exclusive D...
This episode previews the expectations for MLS teams Inter Miami, Seattle Sounders, and LAFC heading into the Club World Cup, analyzing their groups, potential paths, and key players. The discussion highlights low expectations based on squad values compared to global giants, emphasizing hope over guaranteed success. Additionally, the show delves into the deep-seated issues plaguing DC United, examining historical context, ownership problems, and current struggles following a humiliating 7-1 defeat.
Graham and Joe are running the show for a special Saturday TSS episode! They're breaking down the USA's 2-1 friendly loss to Turkiye, with the general consensus that this was "mostly pretty okay." Which players impressed and which ones validated the hosts' respective low opinions? Is Pochettino 100% aware that John Tolkin is in the squad? How much Max Arfsten stock is Graham looking to acquire? Was Alex Freeman good-interesting, bad-interesting, or somewhere inbetween? Plus, a brief not on what ...
Join the Total Soccer Show as they host their annual "Toties" awards, recognizing the standout performers, teams, managers, and moments of the European soccer season. Categories discussed include Best Team, Best Player (highlighting Yamal and Salah), Best Manager (featuring Conte and Lucho), Best Goal, and Funniest Moment, among others. The episode also touches on surprising stories and memorable kits from the past season.
The awesome foursome is here to break down the latest news from the U.S. men’s national team, with Folarin Balogun and a pair of other USMNTers dropping out of Poch’s squad due to injury. Who will step up in the absence of so many first-choice starters? Who are we most excited to watch ahead of Saturday’s friendly against Turkey? And what should we expect from the USMNT’s friendly opponents? All that — and more — on the show. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here...
At the halfway point of the MLS season, Taylor, Joe, and Jeff dive into a batch of midseason awards and superlatives, ranking from MVP to the best young player to our best (and worst) preseason predictions to the best storyline of 2025. Plus, we chat about LAFC’s win over Club America that booked their spot in the Club World Cup and the Vancouver Whitecaps’ huge Concacaf Champions Cup final loss to Cruz Azul. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here ! Smash the ...
The summer transfer window has swung open! Some big deals have already been done and many more are on the cards for Europe's biggest teams! 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
No spoilers in the title or description... Until here! We review PSG's EMPHATIC win over Inter in the Champions League Final. How good were the Parisians and how poor were their Italian counterparts? How were PSG able to cause so many problems on both sides of the ball? What does this mean for the respective legacies of Luis Enrique and Simone Inzaghi? Can Graham pronounce the name Warren? All that and much, much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here ! ...
The TSS Gang is here to answer your questions! On this episode we’re asking what happened to Man City’s points deduction woes, we’re considering whether The USMNT should tank the Gold Cup, we’re asking if there’s a world where Man Utd gets its finances in order, 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, b...
Your favorite foursome is back together to preview this weekend's Champions League Final. Is this our dream final? How do the narratives on the two teams differ? Who will be the key players in the tactical battle? Plus, potential lineups, key matchups, and our individual scoreline predictions. 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 exc...
Ryan, Taylor, and Joe break down Mauricio Pochettino's roster for the USMNT's busy summer. Where are all the big stars? How big of a problem is Christian Pulisic's absence? And is Poch sending a message with his squad selections? Which players should we be paying special attention to? We discuss all that -- and 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 Patreon , wh...
Taylor, Joe, and Jeff are joined by MLS Season Pass’ Michele Giannone to talk all things MLS (and a bit of USMNT). We chat about what was it like for Michele to interview Lionel Messi last week, Atlanta United’s big win over FC Cincinnati on Sunday, St. Louis City’s struggles, the San Jose Earthquakes’ turnaround, and a pair of big games coming up this weekend for the Vancouver Whitecaps and LAFC. Then we close with a look at the USMNT’s latest roster — ahead of a lengthy episode reviewing Poch’...
With Ryan in London cheering on Wimbledon and hurling insults at Walsall, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to take a look back at a wild final weekend in most of Europe's domestic leagues. How did Arsenal manage to best reigning back-to-back champions Barcelona in the Women's Champions League Final? How did Scott McTominay cement his legacy in Napoli lore? Plus, crazy swings in the race for the top 5 in England, farewells in La Liga, and dramatic late goals in MLS! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ...
The TSS Gang is here to delve into the Lsietenr Questions mailbag! On this episode, we’re looking at the players who picked the wrong national team, we’re considering at the best mid-season managerial switches, and we’re putting Riqui Puig in the USMNT! 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 m...
The whole gang is here to dive into the Europa League Final! How did Tottenham end their trophy drought? What went wrong for Manchester United? And what comes next for both struggling teams? 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 podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. S...
We have the latest 60-player provisional roster for the USMNT, and we also have... waaaay too many thoughts about it. Surprise inclusions and omissions, our preferred final rosters and starting elevens, and a deeper look at what the pool itself reveals about the state of the program. 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 Dis...
