Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into the day's Euro action! Switzerland impressed! Italy did not! Germany are moving on! And we're sad for Denmark! Plus, we chat a bit about Joe's Kansas City adventures and the latest batch of Copa America results. 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/adch...
Jun 29, 2024•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast No spoilers in the title even if everyone almost certainly already knows what happened... The USA's second game of the 2024 Copa America went about as disastrously as possible, with a deserved first half red card for Tim Weah turning the match on its head. But could they have done more, despite being a man down? Did Berhalter get his changes right? What does this mean for the USA's future at this tournament, and for Berhalter's future after it? We answer those questions, and many many more... an...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast The group stage is over! Long live the knockout round! We discuss the final group stage matches of Euro 2024. Up first, it's more questions for Belgium and Domenico Tedesco after an uninspiring draw with Ukraine, and then celebrations for both Slovakia and Romania as they played out... and occasionally waited out... a result. And then it's on to Group F, where Georgia (our consensus worst team of the tournament) booked passage to the knockout round with a historic win over Portugal, and Turkey s...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast The TSS gang is here to break down France's draw with Poland, Austria's fun showing vs. the Dutch, England's continued issues, and Denmark's big point! Plus, we chat about action from Copa America's Group D, where Costa Rica shocked Brazil by keeping a clean sheet and Colombia jumped out with three points against Paraguay. Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code "TSS" in the free Ibotta app! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering 20% off all ma...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast The TSS gang is here to break down Italy's dramatic 1-1 draw with Croatia, which left Luka Modric and his countrymen on the brink, while Spain maintained their 100% record against Albania! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code "TSS" in the free Ibotta app! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS and use code HELIXPARTNER20. This is their best offer yet...
Jun 24, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast The United States' Copa America campaign has begun! With Joe on the ground in Texas and Taylor at Studio Rockwell, we dive all the way into the USMNT's 2-0 opening win over Bolivia. What worked for the U.S.? Who shined? And what things can be improved ahead of Thursday's match against Panama? All that -- plus Euro recaps from Graham and Ryan -- on the show. Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code "TSS" in the free Ibotta app! Helix Slee...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast The TSS Gang is here to review Saturday's Euro 2024 action, which included Portugal's resounding win over Turkey, a thoroughly entertaining battle between Belgium and Romania, and Georgia's first-ever point at the competition! Plus, Joe Lowery checks in on the road with a Copa America update! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code "TSS" in the free Ibotta app! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pill...
Jun 22, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor, Graham and Ryan review a day of Euro 2024 action that saw France and the Netherlands play the first goalless draw of the tournament, while Poland became the first team to bag their bags. Plus, we take a look at the Copa America opener, where defending champs Argentina defeated Canada on a not-so-great field in Atlanta! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code "TSS" in the free Ibotta app! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering 20% off al...
Jun 21, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast With Graham trapped in a car park with a rapidly reduced available network, it's (mostly) left to Ryan, Taylor and Joe to discuss all the action from a packed day at the Euros: Serbia and Slovenia played out to a mutually frustrating draw, England went back to their old English ways against the Danes, and Spain are just so so comprehensively good. Italy were fine. All that and much much more, including a voice note from a besieged Graham Ruthven! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… I...
Jun 20, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast The whole gang's here to dive into the day's Euro 2024 action! We chat about the latest twist for Croatia in their match vs. Albania, Jamal Musiala's magic for Germany against Hungary, and Graham talks all things Scotland after their crucial draw with Switzerland. Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code "TSS" in the free Ibotta app! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to ...
Jun 19, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast On the latest check in with the European Championships, the TSS Gang look at Turkey's action-packed victory over impressive debutants Georgia, while Portugal did enough to get three points on the board against the Czechs. Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code "TSS" in the free Ibotta app! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS and use code HELIXPARTNE...
Jun 18, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast On a day where Romania earned a triumphant win over Ukraine, Slovakia (and VAR) shocked Blgium and France got off to a winning start, The TSS gang is here to break down all of the Euro 2024 action! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code "TSS" in the free Ibotta app! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS and use code HELIXPARTNER20. This is their best ...
Jun 17, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Your favorite foursome is together again to ponder things like why England's attack couldn't find more joy against Serbia, how the Netherlands appropriately whelmed in their opener against Poland, and Denmark's moment of joy as Christian Eriksen got his Euro 2024 account up and running! 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 abou...
Jun 16, 2024•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast The whole crew is here to break down the first full day of action from Euro 2024! We admire Switzerland’s flexibility in their crucial win over Hungary, praise Spain for their verticality in their victory over Croatia, and chat all about Italy’s opening win over Albania. 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 choice...
Jun 15, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor talks with Getting Concacafed's Jon Arnold about the impending start of the 2024 Copa America. They take a look at every group and every team (with the exception of the USA) to discuss favorites, potential surprises, why Messi remains the man to watch, which teams are handling their generation turnover the best, and much much more! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code "TSS" in the free Ibotta app! Helix Sleep! Helix is offerin...
Jun 15, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast In a quick recap review for the Euro 2024 opener, Ryan caught up with Graham to learn about his experience witnessing Scotland's 5-1 defeat at the hands of hosts Germany! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code "TSS" in the free Ibotta app! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS and use code HELIXPARTNER20. This is their best offer yet and it won’t last...
Jun 15, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor, Joe and Ryan are here to preview the USMNT as it prepares for a Copa America on home soil! We set our expectations for the team, analyze the roster, consider the tactical approach and much more! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code "TSS" in the free Ibotta app! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS and use code HELIXPARTNER20. This is their ...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor and Joe combine to chat all about the U.S. men's national team's clash with Brazil. What went right for the USMNT in their final Copa America tuneup? And how did the U.S. try to approach a rare meeting against a true international giant? All that -- and much more -- on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 13, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re back with our final batch of Euro 2024 previews! The gang is here to tell you everything you need to know about Groups E & F. What’s the lowdown on Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, and Ukraine in Group E? And what about Turkey, Georgia, Portugal, and the Czech Republic in Group F? Plus, we predict which nation will with this whole darn thing. Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code "TSS" in the free Ibotta app! Helix Sleep! Helix is of...
Jun 12, 2024•2 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast We're continuing on with our Euro 2024 previews! No surprise guests this time, as we talk Group C (Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, and England) and Group D (Poland, Netherlands, France, and Austria). Plus, Very Specific Predictions and a discussion of Didier Deschamps' expected core strength (xCS). Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code "TSS" in the free Ibotta app! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pil...
Jun 11, 2024•2 hr 44 min•Transcript available on Metacast The TSS gang is here with the first of its Euro 2024 previews! We discuss Groups A and B - featuring Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland, Spain, Croatia, Italy and Albania - and Graham brings in a very unexpected guest! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code "TSS" in the free Ibotta app! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS and use code HELIXPART...
Jun 10, 2024•2 hr 50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Well, that wasn't ideal. Taylor was present at Commanders Field for a very disappointing US friendly outing against Colombia, and shares his thoughts with Ryan on the drive home for a TSS bonus ep! 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
Jun 09, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan, Taylor, and Joe combine to review the U.S. women’s national team’s first window under new manager Emma Hayes. How did Hayes set up her team against South Korea? And how did they play? Who stood out? And what squad do we think Hayes will take to the Olympics next month? All that — and much more — on the show. Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code "TSS" in the free Ibotta app! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering 20% off all mattress or...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re back with another episode filled with MLS Rankings! This time, we’re looking at the league through a panicked lens. Which teams should be most concerned? Taylor picks the clubs and Joe blind ranks them from 1 to 10. With Atlanta’s huge summer, the Crew’s Concacaf flop, SKC’s general meh-ness, and so much more, there’s plenty of panic to go around. Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code "TSS" in the free Ibotta app! Helix Sleep! H...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Graham, Taylor and Ryan are here to discuss a Champions League Final that was entertaining, but ultimately unsurprising in its outcome. How do real Madrid keep winning in this competition? Who were the key players? And what next for Dortmund? Plus, we take a look at how things went for Columbus Crew in the CONCACAF Champions Cup... Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code "TSS" in the free Ibotta app! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering 20% o...
Jun 02, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week's Big Thing episode, the TSS gang previews the 2024 Champions League Final, which sees the underdog Dortmund face the behemoth Real Madrid. If BVB are to pull off a surprise win, what are the keys to their success? Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code "TSS" in the free Ibotta app! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS! and use code HELI...
May 31, 2024•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Your favorite foursome is together again and recording wearing tuxedos to mark the occasion as we hand out some end of season awards, which Ryan has dubbed "The Toties." Categories reviewed include player of the season, breakthrough player of the season, manager of the year, best goal, best signing, best match, funniest moment, and best story from the campaigns that were. Plus, we're each giving our Best XIs of the season for the combined leagues of Europe! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought t...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast The whole TSS gang is here to answer your questions! 1) What are the chances we see Mauricio Pochettino or Erik Ten Hag in MLS as their next job? 2) Would MLS work as a split apertura/clausura season? 3) How did managers of the best teams in history get the best out of their players? 4) How far down the Premier League table do you have to go to stop seeing players that would be impactful for MLS teams? 5) Why don’t the final set of Serie A matches all start at the same time? 6) Have any soccer t...
May 29, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Taylor and Joe are here to dive into the wide world of MLS via Joe's enthusiasm rankings! Taylor tosses out the topics -- ranging from Riqui Puig's skill to Atlanta United's downward slide -- and Joe ranks their relative intrigue from 1 to 10. There's so much packed into this one! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code "TSS" in the free Ibotta app! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our ...
May 28, 2024•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast The TSS Gang is here with a Memorial Day special to review a very busy weekend of soccer, which saw domestic cup finals all across Europe, the conclusion of several leagues, the Women's Champions League Final, and much more! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Ibotta! Get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using code "TSS" in the free Ibotta app! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS! and use code HELIXPA...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
