Take It Or Leave It - the show where we assess your soccer hot takes - makes its triumphant return to the feed! In this episode, we consider the idea of making Black Friday a big day for soccer, we decide whether Neymar's career has lived up to the hype, we reinvent penalty kicks, and much more! --- Today's show is brought to you by... BetterHelp! Visit BetterHelp.com/TSS to get 10% off your first month. Indochino! Secure your appointment now with sales starting in-store and online November 6th,...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast We're dipping into the Listener Questions mailbag to find out what would happen if ruled dictated that a random fan must be pulled into each game, to see who would populate a new 10-team Super League, and to identify the team that is most suited to a tactical 180! Plus, we learn about the origins of TSS and its hosts! --- Today's show is brought to you by... BetterHelp! Visit BetterHelp.com/TSS to get 10% off your first month. Indochino! Secure your appointment now with sales starting in-store a...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor, Joe, and Gass are here breaking down the latest batch of MLS Playoff games! We chat about Columbus pushing past Atlanta, Houston sneaking past RSL, and Seattle dominating against Dallas. Plus, we look ahead to the conference semifinals, pit Joe and Gass against each other in another draft, and look ahead to the USMNT's upcoming games against T&T. --- Today's show is brought to you by... BetterHelp! Visit BetterHelp.com/TSS to get 10% off your first month. Indochino! Secure your appointme...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast The full foursome is back together to discuss all the biggest results from he weekend that was! Chaos at the conclusion of the NWSL Final, a rowdy time between Chelsea and Man City, a physical affair in Rome, Phoenix conquering all in its path, and much much more! --- Today's show is brought to you by... BetterHelp! Visit BetterHelp.com/TSS to get 10% off your first month. Indochino! Secure your appointment now with sales starting in-store and online November 6th, at indochino.com --- JOIN THE T...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's Big Thing, the TSS gang focus on prospective UWSNT Head Coach Emma Hayes OBE, and the ways in which she may transform the USWNT ahead of the 2024 Olympics and the 2027 World Cup. --- Today's show is brought to you by... Ibotta! Download the Ibotta app now and use code 'TSS' to get 100% cash back on your Thanksgiving dinner, starting November 1st! --- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our brand-new Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, vi...
Nov 10, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast The whole TSS gang look back on Champions League match day 4, which featured another ridiculous defeat for Manchester United, important wins for Milan and Dortmund, and a thorough beatdown of Celtic by Atletico Madrid. Plus, Harry Kane continues to ball out, Carlo Ancelotti continues to win, Shakhtar earn themselves a win over Barca, and much much more! --- Today's show is brought to you by... Ibotta! Download the Ibotta app now and use code 'TSS' to get 100% cash back on your Thanksgiving dinne...
Nov 10, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joe Lowery and David Gass dive into all of the latest MLS Playoff action! We chat about every series (outside of PHI-NE, which continues tonight!). Who shined? Who struggled? And what comes next for the eliminated teams? All that, plus some coaching chat surrounding the Portland Timbers and Charlotte FC, on the show. --- Today's show is brought to you by... Ibotta! Download the Ibotta app now and use code 'TSS' to get 100% cash back on your Thanksgiving dinner, starting November 1st! --- JOIN TH...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s listener question timeeeeee! Ryan, Graham, and Joe are here to tackle your inquiries. You can find the full list down below: 1) How would a lineup of all-time past and present USMNT players perform in the next World Cup? 2) What’s wrong with Union Berlin? 3) If players had to stay with the club they debuted for, which clubs would be the best in the world? 4) How could you make a 7-2-1 formation work? 5) What are some of our favorite “poophousery” moments? 6) What would be the hardest thing ...
Nov 07, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan, Joe, Graham and Taylor tackle the biggest moments of the weekend, which included an historic win for Fluminense in the Copa Libertadores, a predictable rout for Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker and big moments in the MLS, USL and NWSL postseasons! --- Today's show is brought to you by... Ibotta! Download the Ibotta app now and use code 'TSS' to get 100% cash back on your Thanksgiving dinner, starting November 1st! --- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our brand-new Patreon, which houses bonus...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast You may have noticed that Jude Bellingham is quite good at the soccers. On this week's Big Thing, we take a deep dive into the 20-year-old's career, we ask why he is hitting such great form, and we speculate on how long it can last... --- Today's show is brought to you by... Shopify! Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/tss! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS! --- JOIN THE TSS...
Nov 03, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast You know what time it is…Taylor, Ryan, and Joe are here to answer your questions! You can find the full list down below: 1) Which USMNT players would be immediate upgrades at Manchester United? 2) Will MLS need to change its schedule with the expanded 2026 World Cup? 3) Has Jude Bellingham joined the Haaland/Mbappe tier as the best players in the world? 4) Is it common for stadium advertising to be in English? 5) Is there a limit to the prize money a tournament can offer? 6) Where should someone...
Nov 02, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our old pal returns! Manuel Veth of Transfermarkt and the Gegenpressing podcast is back on the program after an extended hiatus to catch us up on all-things Bundesliga! We start off with a little chat about the NFL in Germany, before turning out attention to Bayern's strong performances up top masking issues further back. After that, there's time for Leverkusen's excellent start and Xabi Alonso's impressive list of managerial influences, Hoffenheim's resurgence under Matarazzo, Frankfurt and Lei...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor, Joe, and Gass dive into the MLS playoff action that’s unfolded so far! After a quick beat on the new format up top, we dig into each and every Round 1 game that’s been played to date. From set piece extravaganzas to midfield bangers to big injuries and controversies, there was plenty to get to. --- Today's show is brought to you by... Shopify! Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/tss! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to 20% off all mattress orders AND two free ...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan, Graham and Joe are here to look at the biggest moments of a big weekend! The Clasico brought us another Jude Bellingham masterclass, the Manchester Derby served to highlight the Reds' flaws (once again), and Harry Kane turned in a hat-trick - of which only 66% of goals were scored from the opposing half! --- Today's show is brought to you by... Shopify! Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/tss! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to 20% off all mattress orders AND t...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast The TSS gang look back on Champions League match day 3, which featured a big win for PSG, more magnificence from Jude Bellingham, Manchester Utd's latest foray into papering over the cracks, and much more! Plus, there's a bonus review of Wednesday evening's MLS Wild Card playoff games! --- Today's show is brought to you by... Shopify! Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/tss! Harry's! Get a $13 Starter Set for just $3 at Harrys.com/TSS. --- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check ...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's episode, we evaluate your hot takes to decide if we're taking them or leaving them. We debate the preservation of the 90-minute timeline in soccer, evaluating and properly ranking Original Ronaldo, the depth of talent available to the USMNT compared to Italy's, the proper rating of the 2010 World Cup, and much more! --- Today's show is brought to you by... Shopify! Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/tss! Harry's! Get a $13 Starter Set for just $3 at Harrys....
Oct 26, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast The foursome is here to answer your listener questions (and to talk about Xabi Alonso’s distribution)! You can find the full list of questions that we discussed down below: 1) What realistic overage players would we pick for the U.S. men’s squad at next summer’s Olympics? 2) Do shin guards actually prevent injuries? 3) What has happened with Lyon? 4) Who would win: an MLS team with a squad full of $1 million players or an MLS team with a squad full of $250,000 players with three $5 million playe...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor, Joe, and Gass gather to preview the MLS playoffs! After taking a look back at Decision Day and flaming Joe for whiffing on his preseason predictions, we chat about the new playoff format (best-of-three series! Oooo, ahhhh), the teams and matchups we're most interested in, and make some Very Specific Predictions for the wildcard round (which kicks off on Wed.) and the first round (which kicks off on Sat.). --- Today's show is brought to you by... Shopify! Sign up for a one-dollar-per-mont...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Club soccer returned this weekend, with a deadlock at Stamford Bridge, a slightly-less-then-pulsating Merseyside derby, a meeting of the USMNT's biggest stars in Serie A, and much more! Join Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham for a round-up of all the biggest storylines from the weekend. --- Today's show is brought to you by... Shopify! Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/tss! Harry's! Get a $13 Starter Set for just $3 at Harrys.com/TSS. --- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out ...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's Big Thing, the TSS gang revisit the topic of Man Utd's takeover bid. With the Qataris apparently stepping aside (for now), Sir Jim Ratcliffe is apparently lining up a minority bid, which will see his company gain control of soccer operations... This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/TSS today to get 10% off your first month. --- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our brand-new Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, vide...
Oct 20, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's episode, we take a look back at the international break... much to Ryan's chagrin. Scotland qualify for the Euros and Graham is mostly over being furious at all referees, Spain and Portugal figuring it out, a potential fan-favorite in Turkey, Conmebol World Cup qualifying updates, and mighty Guam bid adieu to their World Cup hopes! This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/TSS today to get 10% off your first month. --- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our brand-new Pa...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Spoilers incoming... No seriously, they're coming. We're warning you. The U.S. topped Ghana 4-0 on Tuesday evening! What went right? And how much can we take away from a game like this? Taylor and Joe dive into the match, discussing Gregg Berhalter's lineup choices, the team's tactics, and individual performances. Plus, we chat a bit about the U.S. U-23s on the road to the Olympics and touch on Michael Bradley's retirement. This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/TSS today to ...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re back with more Listener Questions! On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe discuss… 1) Is it profitable to own a soccer team? 2) In honor of the USMNT playing Ghana, how does Taylor look back at the early days of TSS when the U.S. played against Ghana? 3) Our job is to set the foundation for soccer in America in hopes of it becoming the U.S. national past time. When and where do we end up going? 4) If you could do anything you want, what would you do to develop better coaching in the U.S....
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast The USMNT's biggest test to date in this new World Cup cycle took place on the East Coast on Saturday afternoon...a clash with Germany. How did the U.S. fare against their European foes? Taylor and Joe dive in. We chat about the USMNT's lineup and tactical approach, some key moments, and our major takeaways before looking quickly at the upcoming meeting with Ghana. This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/TSS today to get 10% off your first month. --- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Che...
Oct 15, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's Big Thing, the TSS crew turn their attention to Naples where, Rudi Garcia is, at the time of recording, still Napoli coach. But that may change very soon. How are Gli Azzurri following up on their title-winning campaign, and what does the future hold for 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/totalsoccershow! Learn more ab...
Oct 13, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s listener questions time! You can find the list of questions that our foursome tackles down below: 1) Has Erling Haaland looked a bit checked out for Manchester City this season? 2) Why do we think Christian Pulisic has been able to slot into Milan’s lineup and be so good this year? 3) How does the playing style of the dominant team or teams in a league influence the sides below them? 4) Is the EFL Championship getting…worse? 5) What are realistic roster rules changes we could see the MLS ma...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast We watched the "Beckham" four-part miniseries on Netflix so you don't have to! But... you probably should, because it's both entertaining and informative. We get into his breakthrough, red cards at the World Cup, his boot-to-the-face-related departure from Manchester United, his eventual arrival in LA, and much more! Plus, we discuss the documentary itself, the purpose behind it, and the connections to Succession, amongst many other things. --- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our brand-new Patr...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor and Joe go deep on the USMNT ahead of their clashes with Germany and Ghana. What should the U.S. expect from these two opponents? And who should Gregg Berhalter use in his starting lineup? Plus, we answer some of your questions and chat about the U.S. U-23 camp. --- 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! Learn more about yo...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's episode, Graham and Taylor are without Joe and Ryan, but they still manage to discuss roughly 140 games from this past weekend. Or 11. Whichever. Arteta and Arsenal get a win against Pep and Man City, even without an injured Saka. Plus, Brighton and Liverpool press their way to a draw, Scott McTominay is the new Marouane Fellaini, Mohammad Kudus still exists for West Ham, and much much more Premier League chat. Then it's on to Spain, Germany, Italy, and MLS, with briefs stops to prais...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's official: The World Cup 2030 to be hosted in Spain, Portugal, Morocco … and also Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay! Ryan, Joe, Taylor and Joe dive into FIFA's unexpected announcement, looking at how it will work, why it is happening, and the repercussions for 2034 and beyond... --- Today's show is brought to you by... Indochino! Go to Indochino.com and use code 'TSS; to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more! Babbel! Right now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/T...
Oct 06, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
