Taylor and Joe are here to break down the latest and greatest from around MLS! They chat about the teams they're most looking forward to watching as the postseason nears, in the form of Joe's MLS Enthusiasm Rankings. Taylor tosses topics Joe's way -- and then Joe has to blind rank them from 1-10. It's fun. It's insightful. It's chaotic. 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 to...
Sep 17, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joe, Graham and Ryan are here with all of the biggest moments from the weekend, including, but not limited to, an 'ugly' defensive win for Arsenal in the North London Derby, the end of the Arne Slot honeymoon, an important win for Pulisic's Milan, 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 ...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast The brand-new Champions Leage format begins next week, with 18 (eighteen!) matches across three days for the first round of the new 'league phase'. The TSS Gang is here to break it all down! 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! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog...
Sep 13, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Your favorite foursome is answering your listener questions, including: 1) Has MLS become too good to play games during international windows? 2) What do clubs, managers and players do during international breaks? 3) Why do Brazilian soccer players go by one name often a nickname? 4) How does one stop following clubs, and who are some less-heralded Premier Clubs worth keeping an eye on? 5) How do basketball and other US team sports succeed in developing players from underprivileged backgrounds w...
Sep 12, 2024•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast That’s right: Poch is the new manager of the U.S. men’s national team! The whole gang is here to talk about how U.S. Soccer secured one of the best coaches in the world, what it means, and what comes next. It’s safe to say the U.S. made lemonade out of the lemons they’ve been handed since the 2022 World Cup! 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/totalsocce...
Sep 11, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast There's a new man in charge of the USMNT! Taylor, Ryan, and Joe combine to chat all about the news that was announced on the pregame for today's U.S. vs. New Zealand match: Mauricio Pochettino is officially the manager of the USMNT! What does this mean? How do we feel? And what comes next? We chat about all of those things -- and we'll have a fully dedicated Poch/USMNT episode dropping tomorrow! Then it's on to the game itself: how did the U.S. perform against New Zealand? Exciting times ahead. ...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Graham and Taylor are together on a pleasant Sunday afternoon to discuss a very unpleasant performance from the USMNT against Canada. What did Canada have that the US didn't? Which US players improved their stock and which ones did the opposite of that? How quickly could a Poch appointment turn around the creeping (or already prevalent?) negativity? All that and much more! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, vide...
Sep 08, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast We're trying out a new concept! The group reaches some "way too early" conclusions about the season, based on the first few games so far. Everton? A lot worse than one co-host thought. Liverpool? A lot better than that same co-host thought. There's also discussion of Brighton, Man United, Barcelona, Real Madrid and many 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 patr...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast The whole TSS crew is here to dive into the latest surrounding the USMNT! We chat about the coaching situation, the roster for upcoming friendlies against Canada and New Zealand, and so 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
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast The full TSS gang is here to dive into the Listener Questions mailbag! We're looking at what would happen if an MLS team was placed in Mexico, we're learning about Paralympic blind soccer, 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
Sep 04, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast The grades are in, folks. On today's show, the whole TSS crew is gathered to hand out summer transfer window report cards to Europe's biggest clubs. Where did Chelsea land after a wild summer? What about Barcelona, with all of their lever-pulling? And how did Kylian Mbappe impact Real Madrid and PSG's grades? All that -- and 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. B...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Big Thing goes to Turin, as Ryan, Joe and Graham evaluate Thiago Motta's new-look Juventus! 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
Aug 30, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan, Graham and Joe wade into your takes to decide if we're taking them or leaving them! 1) Champions League qualifying and the Champions League itself should be played in the same season. 2) A 64 team World Cup would be better than a 48 team World Cup. 3) The first day of a major tournament should not just be the opening game. It should have more games, too. 4) End the practice of transfer fees all together. Only swap deals and free transfers. 5) Trinity Rodman will go down as the greatest USW...
Aug 29, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast The whole gang is here to answer your questions! 1) How can Chelsea maintain a squad the size of a small town, aka what are the rules on Premier League squad size and makeup? 2) Could MLS follow in the footsteps of the NWSL's new Collective Bargaining Agreement? 3) If and when Poch takes over, which players that Berhalter had soured on would we like to see get a new shake? 4) Do USMNT fans overrate the current talent pool? Are they really above, say, Scotland? 5) What is going on in Brazil's Ser...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor and Joe are here to chat about all things MLS! How did the Crew top LAFC to win the Leagues Cup trophy? What's propelling Inter Miami's Shield run without Messi? How worried should Real Salt Lake be after their transfer window and loss to San Jose? All that -- and much more -- on the show! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which features bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Lea...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast The TSS Gang is here to look over the biggest games of the weekend, including Chelsea's big win at Wolves, Liverpool's progression under Arne Slot, the start of the Bundesliga, and much more! ==================== JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which features 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
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our old friend The Wikipedia Game returns from an extended absence. Taylor had clues for 13 players but then almost immediately gave one away... so it's a best-to-five race for trivia supremacy! Categories are Current Chelsea Players, Players That Have Moved in the Transfer Window, and TSS-Centric Players... whatever that means. ==================== JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which features bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Bec...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast The TSS Gang is here to run through the latest transfer dealings across Europe, where the Chelsea Trading Platform continues apace, Man City look to make some moves, Arsenal try to lock down another Mikel, and much more! ==================== JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which features 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/adchoi...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast The whole gang is here to answer your questions! 1) Why isn’t there much buzz about the USMNT’s next generation? 2) Which would we choose for the USMNT: a full cycle of Jesse Marsch or two years of Mauricio Pochettino? 3) What happened to Bordeaux and what comes next for their fans and players? 4) How did Como rise to Serie A and what’s up with all of their big name-players? 5) Which Real Madrid bench player has the best chance of breaking into the starting lineup this season? 6) What’s the stra...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast With the new European season officially upon us, Taylor and Joe dive into the various USMNT players that they're most excited about (and intrigued by) for the 2024-25 campaign. Who has the most to gain from a strong season? And who will most benefit from Mauricio Pochettino’s arrival? Plus, which players are we worried about? All that -- and more -- on the show. JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which features bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and m...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast The TSS Gang - minus a poorly Taylor Rockwell - is here with the first Weekend Review of the new season, detailing positive starts for Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool, a worrying beginning for Antonio Conte's life at Napoli, updates from Leagues Cup, and much more! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which features 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. V...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast The TSS Gang is here with a fresh batch of Listener Questions! Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe discuss Leagues Cup, USWNT midfielders ahead of 2027, the pay-to-play model, and... we play a round of 'Would You Rather'! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which features 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
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Everybody stay calm! Okay, fine, we didn't stay calm. With reports stating that Mauricio Pochettino is close to taking over as the USMNT's new manager, Taylor and Joe react! Did we expect anything like this? What does this mean for the USMNT? And will we ever stop shouting for joy? After we settle down from the Poch chat, it's on to another batch of Joe's Enthusiasm Rankings, MLS transfer deadline day edition. Which moves does Joe love? Which ones does he like? And which ones don't move the need...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast In Part 2 of our 2024-2025 Premier League preview, we go deep on the transfers, managers, tactics and key players for the every single team in the bottom (alphabetical) half of the league. How do Liverpool move on after Jurgen Klopp’s exit? Can Manchester United take a step forward? Which newly promoted team will shine? All that and much, much, much more, including some Very Specific Predictions! Use this code to join the TSS FPL 2024-25 League: dqxbu2 JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreo...
Aug 14, 2024•2 hr 50 min•Transcript available on Metacast In Part 1 of our 2024-2025 Premier League preview, we go deep on the transfers, managers, tactics and key players for the top (alphabetical) half of the league: Arsenal through Ipswich Town. Can the Gunners get it done this year? Will Everton survive more looming financial concerns? Will Chelsea just continue to spend no matter what? Can Aston Villa hold onto that Champions League spot again this campaign? All that and much much more, including some Very Specific Predictions! JOIN THE TSS+ PATRE...
Aug 13, 2024•2 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Emma Hayes' start to life as USWNT coach couldn't have gone much better, with a Gold Medal secured at Paris 2024 following a (fairly narrow) victory over Brazil. The TSS gang break down the final and look to what's next for the women's NT! 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
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan, Graham and Taylor wade into your takes to decide if we're taking them or leaving them! 1) Tanner Tessmann, not Johnny, will take Tyler Adams spot as the #6 for the 2026 World Cup 2) In group stage play goalless draws should result in both teams receiving ZERO points 3) An Asian or African country will win the World Cup before a North American country does 4) Five a side or TST style soccer should be incorporated into the Olympics 5) European soccer desperately needs salary caps for parity,...
Aug 08, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into a set of your questions! You can find the full list we discussed down below: 1. Why are the Olympic soccer jerseys different than the senior team jerseys? 2. Does the Red Bull tactical approach work better as an underdog tactical style, or for teams with more resources? 3. Is Tim Melia the best penalty-stopper in MLS history? 4. How can teams counter the 3-2-5 attacking shape that’s sweeping the globe? 5. Should Aston Villa make a move for Jack Grealish? 6. If m...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan and Graham are here to deliver an update on the US teams at Paris 2024! It's the end of the road for the men, whose limitations were exposed by Morocco, while the WNT survived a technical battle with Japan to progress! 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
Aug 04, 2024•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast We discuss all the biggest signings and potential new additions in the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and more. Arsenal's spend has them looking stronger, while Manchester United find themselves on yet more shaky ground. Chelsea keep on spending, Liverpool and Newcastle have yet to spend, and Aston Villa, Fulham and West Ham are all adding quality. Plus, PSG, Barcelona, Juventus and more! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discor...
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