The whole gang is here to dive into your questions! 1. Why are Tottenham able to consistently get results against Manchester City? 2. Do we think VAR would be improved by becoming more like the challenge system in other sports? 3. How should Manchester United offload their underperforming players? 4. What are some examples of one player being well clear of all their international teammates? 5. Which legends do we think would hold onto their status if they grew up and played in the current era, a...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor and Joe are back to break down the latest action from the MLS playoffs! How did Atlanta United force a Game 3 against Inter Miami? How did the New York Red Bulls bounce the Columbus Crew? Just how big was the Houston Dynamo’s implosion? We chat about all of those things — and every other series — 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. Become a member today at patreon.com/to...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast The TSS Gang is here to look at another action-packed weekend of soccer, in which Chelsea held Man Utd, Liverpool maintained their Premier League lead after defeats for Man City and Arsenal, 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
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast The TSS Gang returns with another edition of your favorite show format: Take It Or Leave It! In this episode, we're fielding your spicy takes on a breakaway London league, a big change to MLS scheduling, Tyler Adams' career 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
Nov 01, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Happy Halloween! And a spooky Listener Questions episode to you and yours! On this one, we're answering your questions about the outrage regarding this year's Ballon d'Or, Andres Iniesta's career and legacy, fathers and sons on the same team, ideal MLS kickoff times, footballer-inspired songs, and much 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/total...
Oct 31, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast The MLS playoffs are here, folks! On today’s show, Taylor and Joe break down everything and anything from the first game of all eight Round One series. How did the New York Red Bulls upset the Columbus Crew? Does Atlanta United have a chance against Inter Miami in game two? Just how good is Riqui Puig? All that — and oh-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. Become ...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the wake of Manchester United dismissing Erik ten Hag, we discuss what went wrong for the Dutch manager, what comes next for the club, and how long it might take for United to become legitimate title challengers once again. 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
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast There was no shortage of huge games this weekend, as Barcelona toppled rivals Real Madrid in their own backyard, Inter and Juventus shared eight goals and Liverpool and Arsenal also split the points in North London! 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
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast For the last few seasons, Barcelona appear to have been lever-pulling their way towards financial peril - unable to register players and selling off large chunks of their future earnings, while they play in a temporary stadium generating far less matchday revenue than normal. But here they are, riding high at the top of La Liga and playing fantastic soccer as they head into this weekend's Clasico! The TSS Gang investigates... Oh, and here's the amazing 'Barcelona' song Ryan references in the int...
Oct 25, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast The whole gang is together once again to discuss Champions League Match Day 3! Barcelona and Bayern Munich played one of the most entertaining games of the season so far, plus Real Madrid doing dramatic things against Dortmund, big clubs struggling to get off the ground, a few Americans playing well, and much 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.co...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast The whole gang is here to answer your questions! You can find the full list we discussed down below. 1) Without World Cup qualifying, should the USMNT focus on learning how to beat the top international teams at the 2026 World Cup? 2) How do big-name club managers tend to do when they take charge of national teams? 3) Why hasn’t Graham Potter been hired as a manager since he was let go by Chelsea? 4) When reviewing a game, do we have access to anything not publicly available for a second watch (...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast With the 2024 MLS playoffs kicking off later today, Taylor and Joe dive into everything you need to know about this year's postseason. Who are the team's to watch? What are the best matchups? And which teams could go all the way? We answer all of those questions -- 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. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Lear...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast The TSS Gang is here to look at another action-packed weekend, in which Liverpool continued their very impressive form, Arsenal fell to a well-organized Bournemouth, Leo Messi got his first MLS hattrick, 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
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Help us shape the future of TSS by completing this quick survey. On the latest episode of the Big Thing, Joe, Taylor and Ryan go deep on Thomas Tuchel's surprise appointment as England manager. How did the German get the position, what will his Three Lions side look like - and how far can they go in 2026? 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/totalsoccersh...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Help us shape the future of TSS by completing this quick survey. Ryan is joined by Joe and Taylor to answer your listener questions, including why is removing your shirt a yellow card, the return of Paul Pogba, Red Bull failing to make a move into the Premier League, theoretical MLS managers, and much 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/totals...
Oct 17, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Help us shape the future of TSS by completing this quick survey. Taylor, Joe & Ryan dive into the United States' first loss to Mexico since 2019: a 2-0 defeat in Mexico on Tuesday night. What did we learn from Pochettino's second game in charge? Which players boosted their respective stocks? And which players, uh, didn't do that? 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, vid...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Help us shape the future of TSS by completing this quick survey. Taylor, Joe & Ryan are looking ahead to the USMNT's trip to Guadalajara this Tuesday! How will Mexico shape up, and which of Pochettino's (depleted) squad have the most to gain from the match? 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...
Oct 14, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast The USMNT's first game under Mauricio Pochettino is officially in the books! How did the U.S. look against Panama on Saturday night in Austin? What was different? And what did we learn? All that -- and so, so much more -- on the show. Help us shape the future of TSS by completing this quick survey. 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! Lea...
Oct 13, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Help us shape the future of TSS by completing this quick survey. Man City sporting director Txiki Begiristain looks set to depart the club at the end of this season, which has cast fresh doubt over Pep Guardiola's future. What's more, City’s legal case against the Premier League has ruffled feathers, while the spectre of their 115 charges for breaching financial regulations lingers. Could the party at the Etihad be reaching its end? JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonu...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Definitely not overhyping with a title like that, right? Graham and Taylor take a long look at the USMNT squad ahead of their friendlies against Panama and Mexico. What starting eleven makes us most comfortable? What instructions might we most commonly hear from the sidelines? What are the hallmarks of Poch Ball viewers should be keeping an eye on? How quickly could we see progress under the new manager? All that and much much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Help us shape the future of TSS by completing this quick survey. A TSS Power Trio is here to answer your Listener Questions! We're tackling the idea of having more teams int he Bundesliga, we're looking at Gregg Berhalter's new gig in the Windy City, 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. Vis...
Oct 09, 2024•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Help us shape the future of TSS by completing this quick survey. Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to discuss the seasons-so-far for some teams we don't always get to spend a ton of time on in our Weekend Reviews. Can Brighton keep their top 7 aspirations alive? How has Nuno turned things around at Nottingham Forest? What's to blame for West Ham and Wolves slow starts? Is the tide finally turning at Everton? All those teams and more on today's show! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon...
Oct 08, 2024•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Help us shape the future of TSS by completing this quick survey. Graham and Ryan are here in a Dynamic Duo/Gruesome Twosome to deliver analysis on the biggest games of the weekend, including Tottenham's capitulation at Brighton, Bayern Munich's action-packed draw at Eintracht Frankfurt, 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! ...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Help us shape the future of TSS by completing this quick survey. The Full Foursome is here to answer your listener questions, including kickoff routines, the ego-to-talent ratio, and college teams in the US Open Cup. Plus, a question that divides the panel over what is being asked, leading to a situation that can only be described as People Who Are Right vs. People Who Are Joe and Ryan. JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, bl...
Oct 04, 2024•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Help us shape the future of TSS by completing this quick survey. The TSS Gang is here to look back on Champions League Match Day Two (AKA part two of "The Phasening"), in which Aston Villa made history against Bayern Munich, Arsenal conquered PSG, Real Madrid suffered a shock loss and there were big wins for Dortmund, Benfica 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 membe...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Help us shape the future of TSS by completing this quick survey. Taylor and Joe dive into Pochettino’s first-ever U.S. men’s national team roster. Who made the cut? Who’s missing? What did we learn from his press conference earlier today? And what do we expect from Poch’s USMNT when they take on Panama and Mexico in the coming days? All that — and much more — in this deep-dive. JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts,...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Help us shape the future of TSS by completing this quick survey. Taylor and Joe are here talking all things USMNT and MLS! We briefly chop it up about some of the, shall we say, challenges of covering games in person before diving into a whole set of topics. We discuss things that could derail Pochettino's time with the USMNT, Ricardo Pepi's status at PSV, the best business done by MLS teams this year, the U.S. Open Cup, and so much more! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which house...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast The TSS Gang is here to look back upon an action-packed weekend, in which Tottenham brought the thunder to Old Trafford, Bayer Leverkusen halted Bayern's winning streak and the points were shared in a controversial Madrid derby! 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 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Friedkin Group - which is the majority owner of AS Roma - has now reached an agreement to buy a majority stake in Everton. In this week's episode, we're going deep on the deal, we're looking at what needs to happen to steer the Toffees' ship in the right direction, and we're looking at why there's so much American ownership in the biggest European leagues. JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much ...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s a power trio today! Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to answer your questions: 1) Will top players like Rodri actually go on strike? 2) What is the history behind Liverpool's “You'll Never Walk Alone"? 3) Why don’t super subs exist anymore? 4) If each confederation that has never won a World Cup were to create a continental team, instead of individual national teams, what is the farthest we could see each continent going in a World Cup? 5) Do top-level mid-career USL players have a path into M...
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