On this week's deep dive, we're looking at the ongoing situation between Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappe. As Graham Ruthven notes in conversation with Ryan Bailey, the French striker 'has kicked the hornet's nest" regarding his future, and accelerated the rumors of a move to Real Madrid. We examine the situation and look at his future options. ---- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our brand-new Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and m...
Jun 15, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Listener Question mailbag is open, and Taylor, Graham, Joe and Ryan have the answers! On today's show, we're matching USMNT stars with their hometown MLS clubs, we're considering the all-time great soccer images, and we have a movie game for Joe! ---- 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! ---- Sponsors! Today's episode is bro...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast We're only days away from the latest edition of USA vs. Mexico! Taylor, Gass, and Joe combine to preview Thursday's matchup, discuss the latest on El Tri, talk key players, and much more. Then, it's on to analyzing the USMNT's roster for the Gold Cup. What do we like? And what do we dislike? All that and more on the show. ---- 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 to...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast The whole gang is here to review the Champions League Final! We chat about… How City took down Inter to complete their treble What went well for Inter from the opening kickoff Key performers on both sides John Stones’ new role (yes, another new one!) Lukaku’s issues What comes next for for Pep and Man City All that and more on the show! ---- 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. Bec...
Jun 10, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to take turns drafting their starting lineups composed entirely of the characters from the HBO drama-comedy-drama, Succession. Here are the squads, if you want to know in advance... (spoilers for the episode) Graham - Lukas Matsson (GK); Roman Roy (RB), Tom and Greg (CBs), Siobhan Roy (LB); Tom Wambsgans (CM), Stewy Hosseini (CM), Frank Vernon (CM); Conor Roy (RW), Kendall Roy (ST), Gerri Kellman (LW) Ryan - Colin Stiles (GK); Kendall Roy (RB), Frank Vernon (C...
Jun 09, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast One of the greatest players of all time is making his way to South Florida! Ryan, Graham and Taylor look into Lionel Messi's sensational MLS move, breaking down the details of the deal, looking at how this will shape the sport in the US, and much more! ---- 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! ---- Sponsors! Today's episode is b...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Is this Messi to Miami thing actually happening? The whole gang is here to talk about that and to answer your questions! From Tottenham's managerial appointment to the decline of soccer in Greece to the USMNT's upcoming Nations League games, we covered a lot of ground on this episode. ---- 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! --...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor, Joe, and Gass are here! Right from the jump, we pepper Gass with questions about his time broadcasting games for The Soccer Tournament in North Carolina. Which former pros still have it? And what was life like at the athlete's village (or whatever the TST version of that is)? After chatting about the TST, we dive into the USMNT's roster for their Nations League games next week, LAFC's CCL failure, Phil Neville, and more. ---- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our brand-new Patreon, which ...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast In a huge weekend for finals, there were big victories for Man City, RB Leipzig, Barcelona Femenino, Leon and Central Coast Mariners. Plus, there were big departures from the European game for Leo Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Karim Benzema. Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham are here to break it all down! ---- 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/tot...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Manchester City are two games away from a historic treble, with a team that has evolved into an unbeatable machine under Pep Guardiola. Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe look at the changes City have made this season, their potential for growth, and the alleged financial breaches that hang over them. ---- 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/totalsoc...
Jun 02, 2023•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's awards time! The whole gang hand out some "gongs" to figures from around Europe as the season comes to a close. We discuss... Player of the season Manager of the season Goal of the season Over and under achiever of the season Most shocking result of the season Best story of the season Best and worst transfer of the season USMNT player of the season Worst performance of the season Kit of the season Best TV coverage of the season Funniest moment of the season ---- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast The whole gang is here to answer your questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below: 1) What’s the difference between a league and a cup? 2) If we could go back in time to recruit one U.S. dual-national who chose not to play for the USMNT, who would we pick? 3) Forget the best signing of the season…what was the best departure? 4) What transfer has made us scream “no!”? 5) Could a squad of this year’s relegated Premier League players compete for a European spot? 6) What are som...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's time to dive into some drama! We spend a large chunk of the show discussing all the conflict at Toronto FC, and try to figure out where the team goes from here (and with which personnel still employed). Then it's praise for Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Nashville, plus three MLS-centric listener questions! ---- 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 patre...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Bundesliga and Premier League concluded over the weekend, with plenty of drama in each. Borussia Dortmund failed to get over the line, allowing Bayern to swoop in for their 11th consecutive title win. Meanwhile, Leeds and Leicester dropped to the Championship after Everton pulled off a last-day win. Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe review all this, and more! ---- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our brand-new Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, vide...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan, Taylor and Graham discuss the fallout from the racist abuse that Vinicius Jr suffered during Real Madrid's visit to Valencia last weekend - and the ongoing issue of racism in European soccer. ---- 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! ---- Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Omaha Steaks! Order today at OmahaS...
May 26, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to take a look at the remaining drama around the leagues of Europe. Who will be playing in the second division next season? Will it be Dortmund or Bayern lifting silverware in the Bundesliga? How many points will Juventus be docked (or have restored) next week? All that and much more! ---- 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 toda...
May 25, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's time for listener questions! The whole gang is here to chat about Julian Alvarez's role at Manchester City, how Balogun would fair with Brentford, the latest on the USWNT player pool, The Great Badge Tournament, and so much more. ---- 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! ---- Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by.....
May 24, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s talk MLS! And U-20 World Cup! On this episode, Taylor, Joe, and Gass combine to chat about the U.S.’s opening win against Ecuador at the U-20 World Cup. Then, it’s onto our new Stock Up, Stock Down look at MLS. From chaos in Toronto to dual-national panics, to big transfers, there was plenty to get to. ---- 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...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor, Joe and Ryan are joined by returning champion Graham to discuss an eventful weekend of soccer, in which Man City won a title without kicking a ball, Borussia Dortmund climbed into the Bundesliga catbird seat and Vinicius Jr suffered racist abuse in Valencia. ---- 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! ---- Sponsors! Today'...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor and Ryan discuss Ivan Toney's eight-month ban for breaching FA betting rules, and the greater role that sports betting plays in the beautiful game. ---- 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! ---- Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Better Help! Visit BetterHelp.com/TSS slash TSS today to get 10% off your firs...
May 19, 2023•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Champions League Final is set! Taylor, Ryan, and Joe dive into how Manchester City stormed past Real Madrid to get there and how Inter Milan stood firm against AC Milan to advance. What did we make of these two semifinals? And is there any way for Inter to win this whole thing? All that -- and more -- on the show. ---- 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 ...
May 18, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan is joined by Joe and Taylor to answer some particularly excellent Listener Questions, including... 1) Is Ryan Bailey real? (Yes, that's a real question that we answered) 2) Which of Pep Guardiola's midfield trios is/was his best midfield trio? 3) Is Wayne Rooney a good head coach/manager? 4) Who are some up and coming managers that a club in the Big 5/6 leagues may try to hire this summer? 5) Does Erling Haaland have any shot at the Ballon d'Or, or does it already have Messi's name on it? 6...
May 17, 2023•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Big news in the USMNT-sphere! Balogun has committed to playing for the United States. Taylor and Joe break down what that means for the U.S., analyze Balogun's game, and smile for a long time. Then, it's on to a batch of listener questions! How has Evander done in Portland? Can SKC continue to bounce back after a rough start to the season in MLS? What do we think of MLS Season Pass? And who's the greatest American manager ever? All that -- and more -- on the show. ---- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Che...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan, Taylor and Joe convene to discuss the biggest stories of the weekend, including Barcelona's title win, Arsenal's collapse, Southampton's relegation and much more! ---- 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! ---- Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Better Help! Visit BetterHelp.com/TSS slash TSS today to get 10%...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stop me if you've heard this before, but Real Madrid are good at this whole Champions League. How have they had such success in recent memory? Have they historically had a defined style of play? Do they now? What does the future hold and who might be joining their roster this summer? All that and much much more! ---- 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 pat...
May 12, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into this week’s Champions League semifinal action! How did Real Madrid keep Manchester City’s attack quiet? What’s next for City in the second leg? How did Inter jump all over Milan? And can Rafael Leao lead a comeback in the second leg? All that — plus analysis of the U.S. U-20 roster ahead of the World Cup — on the show. ---- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our brand-new Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, an...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to answer your listener questions, including... 1) What is the worst (or best) dive of the 2022-2023 season? What about of all-time? 2) Why would anyone who wants to sign Nagelsmann owe money to Bayern Munich? 3) With Leeds likely to go down, what is the best path forward for the 3 USMNT players? 4) How did the World Cup in the middle of the season affect things in the global soccer world? 5) What are the incentives for anyone who wants to compete in high-level...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast The coaching carousel has begun, folks. Taylor, Joe, and Gass dive into Gerhard Struber and Ezra Hendrickson's departures, what's next for the New York Red Bulls and the Chicago Fire, and other news and notes from around the league. ---- 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! ---- Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... ...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast The TSS gang look back upon a weekend of soccer in which tension increased in the Premier League title race, Real Madrid claimed the Spanish Cup, Frank Lampard finally won a game at Chelsea, and much more! ---- 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! ---- Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Chime! Sign up for a Chime ...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's Ongoing Saga time! What's going on at Manchester United? Is the club actually up for sale, what's slowing the process down, who are the bidders, and what will happen next? All that and much more, plus some depressing moments of fandom realization from Taylor. Hooray! ---- 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! ---- Sponsors! ...
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