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Listener Questions! Ballon d'Or favorites, USMNT players bound for Europe & much more
April 17, 2024 17:17 - 58 minutesWe’ve got a Power Trio! Taylor, Ryan, and Joe combine to answer your questions. 1) Which current U.S. men’s player approaching age 30 could pull a Brian McBride and move to a big European league? 2) Who are the front-runners for the Ballon d'Or? 3) If we owned an MLS team, how would we use our DP spots? 4) Is being a GM the best job in the world? 5) Have any new tactics popped up over the last five years? 6) What is NSL America? Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Mack Weldon! Ge...
MLS Roundup: Analyzing reported roster rule changes, Messi playing in NFL stadiums, Minnesota's United Reynoso problem & more
April 16, 2024 17:23 - 1 hourTaylor, Gass, and Joe are here to chat about the latest from around the world of MLS. There's plenty of roster rules chat to start the show! What are the new rules? And how impactful will they be? After that, we dive into chaos in Minnesota and a whole set of on-field topics. Plus, cow talk? Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “TSS”! Shopify! Head to shopify.com/tss for a free trial to help grow your b...
Weekend Review: Leverkusen's historic title and Man City take Premier League pole position!
April 15, 2024 17:20 - 1 hourThe TSS gang are here to review an action packed weekend, in which Bayer Leverkusen won their first-ever Bundesliga title in emphatic style, Arsenal and Liverpool faltered in the Premier League title race, and much much more! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “TSS”! Shopify! Head to shopify.com/tss for a free trial to help grow your business! LinkedIn! Post your job for free at linkedin.com/TSS! JOIN...
The Big Thing: Chaos and drama in Turkish soccer
April 12, 2024 11:00 - 57 minutesTurkish soccer, which isn't exactly renowned for its serenity, hit headlines this week when Fenerbahce fielded an U19 team in the Turkish Super Cup against fierce rivals Galatasaray... before withdrawing the team from the field entirely. This comes after Fener threatened to leave the Süper Lig, in a season that has been characterized by violence and controversial incidents. On this week's Big Thing, the TSS crew survey the world of Turkish soccer, using the insight of former Istanbul resident...
Champions League review: goals galore! Bayern and City score their way to draws on the road, Barcelona's mature performance, and Atletico take advantage of Dortmund's errors
April 11, 2024 18:00 - 1 hourGraham and Taylor somehow end up spending over an hour discussing this week's Champions League results! Uneven performances led to a spectacle of a match between Real Madrid and Manchester City, controversial non-calls in Arsenal and Bayern, Dortmund once again letting themselves down in the knockout round (this time against Atletico), and Barcelona's battling performance against a strong and adaptable PSG side. Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your fir...
Listener Questions! Looking ahead to the Emma Hayes era, Luton Town’s outlook in the Premier League & so much more
April 10, 2024 18:31 - 1 hourYour favorite foursome is here to answer your questions! 1) If we could back in history to experience one season or tournament as one of the players, coaches, or referees involved, what would we pick? 2) If Leverkusen win out, are they the greatest non-Champions League team ever? 3) What do we make of future USWNT coach Emma Hayes' actions and comments after Chelsea's recent loss to Arsenal? 4) How can under 18-year-olds can sign contracts? 5) Why isn’t Luton Town’s Rob Edwards linked to bigg...
MLS Roundup: Red Bulls make a statement, Cucho chaos, the Sounders' big win, El Trafico, and GA Cup incidents
April 09, 2024 17:29 - 1 hourTaylor, Gass, and Joe combine to chat about the latest from around MLS! We start off with an on-the-ground recap of the GA Cup and the various troubling issues that took place at the tournament. Then it's on to lighter topics, including the Red Bulls' big win over Cincy, chaos in Columbus, a statement in Seattle, joy (and suffering) in Texas, El Trafico, and more. Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “T...
Weekend Review: Liverpool drop points, Bayern falter again, and derbies galore!
April 08, 2024 16:45 - 1 hourAn action-packed weekend brought us a big points swing in the Premier League title race, huge derby games in Rome, Glasgow and Los Angeles, a trophy for Athletic Club that's been 40 years in the making, and much more! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “TSS”! Shopify! Head to shopify.com/tss for a free trial to help grow your business! Indochino! Go to Indochino.com and use code 'TSS' to get 10% off a...
The Big Thing: taking a longer look at the impending managerial carousel
April 05, 2024 14:00 - 1 hourWhat a strange offseason it's about to be! Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and theoretically Barcelona are all expected to be without managers at the end of the season, and multiple other clubs could quickly find themselves in similar situations. So, who is leaving, who might be arriving, and who might be staying after saying they were leaving? Graham, Joe and Taylor have thoughts! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using p...
Take It or Leave It: Steer clear of Mbappe, Musah shouldn’t be in the USMNT XI & much more
April 04, 2024 17:44 - 1 hourWe're back with one of our favorite recurring series: Take It or Leave It! On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dig into your spiciest takes. From Mbappe’s transfer outlook to Gareth Southgate’s managerial chops to the Shield vs. Cup debate in MLS, there was plenty to discuss (and debate)! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “TSS”! Shopify! Head to shopify.com/tss for a free trial to help grow your...
Listener Questions! Building a European version of Leagues Cup, Jedi Robinson’s transfer outlook & much more
April 03, 2024 17:40 - 1 hourTaylor, Graham, and Joe are here to dive into your listener questions! 1) With big games coming up in Portugal and Scotland, who do we think will win the league titles? 2) Is the Saudi league being covered? 3) Which retired players would we like to see face off in a Walking Soccer match? 4) Could Jedi Robinson be playing for a higher profile team than Fulham? 5) Was the W Gold Cup’s re-seeding format successful? 6) Which two European leagues do we think would make for the most interesting Le...
Generation Adidas Cup and the state of youth soccer in the USA, plus Concacaf Champions Cup chat and MLS weekend review
April 02, 2024 18:12 - 1 hourOn today's episode, Taylor is joined by Joe and David to discuss a host of different topics. They start off with a quick word about David's 10 years of work at Extratime. Then it's on to a longer discussion about the Generation Adidas Cup and the most recent developments in youth soccer in the country. Then we preview the Concacaf Champions Cup and the chance (or lack thereof) that we see an MLS team advance to the next round. And finally, it's a look back at the weekend in MLS: joy for RSL, ...
Weekend Review! Man City and Arsenal have a bad day, Xabi Alonso plans to stay & so much more
April 01, 2024 18:16 - 1 hourTaylor, Graham, and Joe are here to look back at the weekend that was! We chat about a clash between Manchester City and Arsenal, Liverpool’s fortune, a good weekend for USMNTers, Leverkusen’s big news, chaos in La Liga, MLS action, and so much more. Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “TSS”! Shopify! Head to shopify.com/tss for a free trial to help grow your business! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out...
The Big Thing: will Arsenal win the Premier League title this season?
March 29, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutesWith Arsenal top of the table and a looming clash with Manchester City, we thought it was time to take a look at their season so far to determine if this can be their year! How massive could this weekend's match actually be, and how do we see it playing out? Is Arteta v Pep now the biggest managerial rivalry in the Premier League? Have Arsenal progressed mentally from this time last year, and how much have they learned from that campaign? All that and much much more! --- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON...
International Break Round-Up: Euro 2024 qualification set, England's difficult decisions & the world's worst team!
March 28, 2024 18:06 - 50 minutesRyan and Graham are here to look back over all the non-USMNT news from the international break, including the conclusion of Euro 2024 qualification, big friendlies for England and Germany, and the team whose 20-year winless streak continued! --- 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/a...
Listener Questions! Newcastle’s flaws, the importance of managers, MLS’s schedule & much more
March 27, 2024 16:54 - 1 hourWe're back with another listener questions episode! Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to answer... 1) How much stronger is today’s USMNT than the one we saw at the 2022 World Cup? 2) With so many international tournaments happening this summer, is this the year MLS reconsiders their schedule? 3) What amenities are crucial for lower-division stadiums? 4) What impact would implementing basketball style substitutions have on soccer? 5) What’s wrong with Newcastle? 6) Are managers more or less import...
More USMNT v Mexico chat, plus an abbreviated MLS weekend review
March 26, 2024 17:40 - 1 hourTaylor is joined by Joe and David to spend even more time on the USA's 2-0 win over Mexico in the Nations League Final. Gass tries to claim the Number 1 spot in Tyler Adams fandom, and has praise for a few players we were more negative about in our initial reviews. We also focus on standout performers, as well as areas of vulnerability ahead of the Copa America this summer. Plus, we drill deeper into the perceived gap between the USA and Mexico, and try to identify the least error-prone playe...
USMNT v Mexico deep-dive review: Tyler Adams' incredible strike, Gio Reyna's role & so much more
March 25, 2024 05:27 - 1 hourTaylor and Joe are here to break down the USMNT's 2-0 win over Mexico in the Concacaf Nations League final. What went right for the U.S. in their third-straight Nations League win? And what's still left to be done before the Copa America? Plus, is Tyler Adams the greatest soccer player of all time? All that -- and 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 memb...
USMNT v Jamaica: deep-dive review on a totally normal game of soccer
March 22, 2024 04:02 - 1 hourNo spoilers! Until here... Joe and Taylor spend over an hour trying to figure out what exactly happened (and didn't happen) in the USA's 3-1 win over Jamaica in the Concacaf Nations League semifinal. How good was Gio Reyna and can he please please stay healthy? What went wrong for the US on the Jamaica opener, and why did it take them so long to turn things around? What are the major lessons we learned in this one? Which individuals improved their stock, and which ones hurt their future chan...
The 2024 TSS SuperDraft!
March 21, 2024 16:36 - 49 minutesWe're doing something a little different today: a fantasy draft with some very unique rules! Based on a request from our Discord (thanks Kenneth Seiden!) the TSS gang is drafting XIs with the following rules: Each of us can only draft one player from any given club Each of us can only have one player of any given nationality Each of us must pick a player from each of the six FIFA confederations Head to the Discord to vote on your favorite team! (Access details below!) --- JOIN THE TSS+ PA...
Listener Questions! Jesse Marsch’s next step, how Real Madrid can afford Mbappe, and much more
March 20, 2024 16:47 - 1 hourIt's listener question time! Our foursome gathers around to answer your lovely inquiries: 1) What do our combined USMNT/Canada and USMNT/Mexico lineups look like? 2) Would Jesse Marsch’s career be helped or hurt by a return to MLS? 3) How can Real Madrid afford Mbappe? 4) Which players are viewed as one-trick ponies, but shouldn’t be? 5) If Liverpool and Leverkusen (Klopp and Alonso!) were to meet in the Europa League final, would that game outshine this year’s Champions League final? 6) Othe...
Inter Miami’s Julian Gressel on playing with Messi and the Barca Boys! Plus, previewing USMNT vs. Jamaica
March 19, 2024 12:00 - 55 minutesWe’ve got a fun one for you today! Joe Lowery is joined by Julian Gressel to talk all about what it’s like playing for the highest-profile club in North America. Has Inter Miami embraced playing the villain? And how does playing with the Barcelona foursome change how you perform on the field? There’s tons more in the Gressel chat, including his own entrepreneurial podcasting journey with the excellent new Player/Manager show, before Joe and Taylor get to previewing the USMNT’s Concacaf Nation...
Weekend Review: An FA Cup thriller, a USMNT game winner & NWSL returns!
March 18, 2024 17:26 - 1 hourThe TSS Gang are here to review a busy weekend of soccer, in which the FA Cup delivered thrills and surprises in equal measure. Haji Wright delivered a huge game-winning goal, Christian Pulisic found the net once again and NWSL made its welcome return! --- 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 meg...
The Big Thing: Everything You Need To Know About The 2024 NWSL Season
March 15, 2024 11:00 - 1 hourNWSL returns for its 12th season this weekend! There's new teams, a new broadcast deal and new players who have arrived on record-breaking transfers! Taylor, Graham, Joe and Ryan are here to discuss the new season, with a preview of each and every team! --- Today's show is brought to you by... Indochino! Level up your game with Indochino. Go to Indochino.com and use code ATHLETIC to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. LinkedIn! Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! --- JOIN THE T...
Champions League review: Atletico Madrid and Arsenal practiced their penalties, Dortmund do enough against PSV, and Barcelona rise to the occasion
March 14, 2024 18:51 - 57 minutesRyan is joined by Graham, Joe and Taylor to discuss this week's Champions League action! Just how good was Martin Odegaard versus Porto? What did Atletico get right and Inter Milan get wrong? Can Dortmund keep the good times rolling? And what can we take away from Barcelona's resounding win over a less-than-stellar Napoli? --- Today's show is brought to you by... Indochino! Level up your game with Indochino. Go to Indochino.com and use code ATHLETIC to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more...
Listener Questions! What’s happening with Graham Potter, Christian Pulisic’s historic season & much more
March 13, 2024 16:57 - 57 minutesIt's listener question time! You can find the full list that our foursome discussed down below: 1) What’s the best season ever by a USMNT attacker in Europe? 2) Which managers have successfully replaced legendary managers? 3) What’s happening with Graham Potter? 4) Which European clubs most consistently outperform their wage bill? 5) Why do big clubs in Italy share stadiums? 6) What are our favorite stories of soccer making the world a better place? --- Today's show is brought to you by... In...
Building our USMNT rosters for the Concacaf Nations League Finals! Plus, quick hits from around MLS
March 12, 2024 18:57 - 1 hourWith the Concacaf Nations League final four kicking off next week (the USMNT take on Jamaica on Thursday, March 21), Taylor, Gass, and Joe build their U.S. rosters. Who are the strikers? Should Gregg Berhalter bring Tyler Adams? And is the goalkeeping job still Matt Turner’s? All that — plus an MLS roundup — on the show! --- Today's show is brought to you by... Indochino! Level up your game with Indochino. Go to Indochino.com and use code ATHLETIC to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. ...
Weekend Review: Liverpool and Man City play a thriller, USWNT go for Gold
March 11, 2024 16:56 - 1 hourThe TSS gang look back upon a weekend in which the biggest Premier League game of the season did not disappoint! Meanwhile, Bayern Munich went goal crazy, Inter Milan's dominance continued and the USWNT lifted the inaugural W Gold 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/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Big Thing: How good is Inter Milan right now?
March 08, 2024 12:00 - 49 minutesInter Milan are running away with the scudetto race this season and looking to go a step further than the runners-up spot they earned in the Champions League last season. But how good is Simone Inzaghi's side, and how far can they go? The TSS Gang are here with their thoughts... --- 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...
Champions League review: plucky underdogs Bayern Munich, PSG, Real Madrid and Manchester City find a way to the next round
March 07, 2024 18:00 - 46 minutesYour four friends are together again to discuss this week's Champions League action! Were Real Madrid fortunate to get by RB Leipzig? Has Luis Enrique found a new approach with PSG? Have Bayern turned a corner, yet again? All that, plus praise for the all-conquering team in sky blue, Man City. --- 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! L...
Listener Questions! U.S. Open Cup format, Bologna’s improvement, Premier League relegation & much more
March 06, 2024 18:35 - 58 minutesRyan, Graham, and Joe are here to answer your listener questions! From a new U.S. Open Cup format to comparing two historic Dutch clubs to Bologna’s improvement in Serie A to relegation to pay to play, we covered a ton of ground! --- 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
MLS news and notes! Inter Miami trade DeAndre Yedlin to FC Cincinnati, referee controversy for SKC, Vanni Sartini's tactical transparency & so much more
March 05, 2024 17:48 - 1 hourTaylor and Joe are here to break down the latest from the wide world of MLS! From refereeing controversies to big trades to potential DP signings to big results, there was plenty to cover. --- 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
Weekend Review: Man City dominate the derby, Real Madrid's surprise ending & snow in Utah!
March 04, 2024 18:15 - 1 hourThe full complement of TSS hosts are here to review a weekend in which Man City got the better of their red neighbors, there was a controversial ending for Real Madrid and a good ol' fashioned snow game in Utah! --- 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
The Big Thing: Is Man City destined to win another treble?
March 01, 2024 12:00 - 49 minutesManchester City are favorites to win the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup - and you wouldn't put it past them to win them all. However, winning a second consecutive treble would be completely unprecedented. Can Pep's team do it all again? And if not, what is stopping them? --- Today's show is brought to you by... Indochino! Level up your game with Indochino. Go to Indochino.com and use code ATHLETIC to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. --- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out ...
Take It or Leave It: Kevin De Bruyne's GOAT status, PSV's fit in the Premier League & so much more
February 29, 2024 18:20 - 56 minutesWe're back with one of our favorite recurring series: Take It or Leave It! On this episode, Ryan, Graham, and Joe dig into your spiciest takes. From KDB's greatness to Emil Forsberg's chances of winning MLS MVP to whether analytics are ruining soccer, there was plenty to discuss (and debate)! --- Today's show is brought to you by... Indochino! Level up your game with Indochino. Go to Indochino.com and use code ATHLETIC to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. --- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! C...
Listener Questions: Leverkusen going undefeated and the best way to take a corner!
February 28, 2024 17:46 - 52 minutesThe TSS Gang dive into the mailbag and answer your questions, including our thoughts on Bayer Leverkusen emerging this season as Invincibles, Wilfried Nancy's European career prospects and our favorite snippets of soccer in movies and on TV! --- Today's show is brought to you by... Indochino! Level up your game with Indochino. Go to Indochino.com and use code ATHLETIC to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. --- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, a...
MLS is back! Columbus Crew dominate, Inter Miami’s flaws, a new coach arrives in Minnesota & much more
February 27, 2024 18:33 - 1 hourTaylor, Joe, and Gass are here to run through the first weekend of MLS action! We chat about the Columbus Crew's win over Atlanta United (the Crew looked reaaaaaal good), Cincy's struggles vs. Toronto FC, a new-look LAFC, DC United's big victory, Minnesota United's managerial hire, the Galaxy's 1-1 draw with Inter Miami, and so much more. --- Today's show is brought to you by... Indochino! Level up your game with Indochino. Go to Indochino.com and use code ATHLETIC to get 10% off any purchase...
Weekend Review: Liverpool's young guns triumph at Wembley and MLS returns!
February 26, 2024 18:11 - 54 minutesLiverpool headlined the weekend with their against-the-odds-injury-laden League Cup Final victory over Chelsea! The TSS gang also discuss the Premier League, Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and the glorious return of Major League Soccer! --- 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
The Big Thing: What should we expect from Inter Miami and Leo Messi this season?
February 23, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutesThe 2024 Major League Soccer season is underway and Inter Miami already has its first win under its belt! In its 29-year existence, the league has never seen so much hype about a team going into a campaign — so what should we expect to see from Messi and his South Florida in 2024? --- Today's show is brought to you by... Fum! Start the Good Habit at tryfum.com/SOCCER to save 10% off the Journey Pack today! LinkedIn! Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Terms and conditions apply. --- J...
Champions League review: Inter staking a claim, USA vs Dortmund, and Napoli and Barcelona clash in the Battle of the Chaos Seasons
February 22, 2024 18:48 - 53 minutesIt was the type of Champions League match week that makes Graham Ruthven say, "Meh." But never mind that because the rest of us are excited to talk about this week's matches, including Napoli and Barcelona trying (and maybe somewhat kind of succeeding) to get their respective seasons back on track, PSV failing to take their chances versus Dortmund, Inter Milan generating some "they could actually go all the way buzz," and Arsenal and Porto playing 50ish minutes of actual soccer. Plus, the deb...
2024 MLS Western Conference Preview: Diving into each and every team!
February 21, 2024 20:20 - 1 hourWe've got another big boy. On today's show, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, David Gass, and Joe Lowery preview all 14 MLS teams in the Western Conference ahead of tonight's 2024 season kickoff. We dig into the big-picture headline, key offseason moves, tactics, hopes, and fears for each team in the East -- and toss out our Very Specific Predictions, too! --- Today's show is brought to you by... Fum! Start the Good Habit at tryfum.com/SOCCER to save 10% off the Journey Pack today! LinkedIn! Post...
2024 MLS Eastern Conference Preview: Diving into each and every team!
February 20, 2024 18:50 - 1 hourThis one's a big boy. On today's show, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, David Gass, and Joe Lowery preview all 15 MLS teams in the Eastern Conference ahead of tomorrow's 2024 season kickoff. We dig into the big-picture headline, key offseason moves, tactics, hopes, and fears for each team in the East -- and toss out our Very Specific Predictions, too. Stay tuned for our Western Conference preview dropping on the feed tomorrow. --- Today's show is brought to you by... Fum! Start the Good Habit at...
Weekend Review: More trouble for Bayern, but Arsenal are flyin'!
February 19, 2024 18:17 - 1 hourThe TSS Gang is here to review an action-packed weekend in which Bayern Munich lost its third match in a row, while Bayer Leverkusen continued their hot form! In the Premier League, Man City and Chelsea were held to a draw, while Arsenal were among the 5-0 victors. --- Today's show is brought to you by... Fum! Start the Good Habit at tryfum.com/SOCCER to save 10% off the Journey Pack today! LinkedIn! Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Terms and conditions apply. --- JOIN THE TSS+ PAT...
The Big Thing: Is the USL Super League going to topple the NWSL?
February 16, 2024 12:00 - 50 minutesOn this week's Big Thing, the TSS Gang go deep on the USL Super League, which is set to begin play in August 2024, complete with Division 1 sanctioning from the U.S. Soccer Federation. Is the league set up for success? How much of a rival will it be to NWSL? Will they one day combine to become the NWUSLSLSL? Let's find out! --- 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! --- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check o...
Champions League review! More problems for Bayern, a worldy for Madrid, PSG find a way to win, and City keep on keeping on
February 15, 2024 19:47 - 53 minutesWe take a look back at this week's Champions League knockout round fixtures, and answer the big questions like can Leipzig find a way back into the second leg with Real Madrid? How did Lazio get their big win and will they be able to replicate it in the return leg? Can Copenhagen spring a surprise on Manchester City? The answer to that last one is a definite No. All that and more!! --- Today's show is brought to you by... Indochino! Go to Indochino.com and use code 'TSS' to get 10% off any pu...
Listener Questions! Jurgen Klopp to MLS, Jurgen Klinsmann's USMNT era & our worst takes ever
February 14, 2024 18:05 - 56 minutesThe whole gang is here to answer your questions! 1) Do we you see any CAF or AFC players getting a significant move after their performances in their respective tournaments? 2) If a mid-tier MLS team played in this year’s AFCON, how far would that team get? 3) Which MLS team would we like to see Jurgen Klopp take over in a hypothetical scenario where he wanted to coach in the U.S.? 4) Why do we (let’s be honest, Taylor) feel so passionately about Jurgen Klinsmann’s time in charge of the USMNT...
Americans Abroad! Johnny Cardoso’s La Liga evolution, Matt Turner’s struggles, a No. 9 logjam & much more
February 13, 2024 18:27 - 1 hourTaylor and Joe team up to a look at some of the most interesting things happening in the USMNT player pool! We start out with analysis of Johnny Cardoso's first several performances with Real Betis before heading over to England to chat about Matt Turner's struggles and Gio Reyna's first few minutes with Forest. Then, it's on to Daryl Dike's brutal injury, the state of the No. 9 pool, and a few youngsters to watch over the coming year. --- Today's show is brought to you by... Indochino! Go to...
Weekend Review: Ivory Coast and Qatar triumph; statement wins for Leverkusen & Real Madrid
February 12, 2024 17:45 - 1 hourThe TSS Gang is here to romp through an action-packed weekend, which witnessed the AFCON and Asia Cup Finals! Plus, there were top-of-the-table clashes in the Bundesliga and La Liga, and a huge beatdown for West Ham... --- 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! --- JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much ...
The Big Thing: discussing South Korea's exit from the Asian Cup, as well as Jurgen Klinsmann's time in charge of the team
February 09, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutesOn this week's Big Thing episode, we revisit an old friend: Jurgen Klinsmann. With his South Korea side now eliminated from the 2023 Asian Cup, we look back on the team's performance at the tournament itself, how things have progressed (or not progressed) with Klinsmann in charge, and what's likely to happen next as the country's Golden Generation misses a chance for silverware. Were South Korea fortunate to even make it as far as the semi-finals? Were there signs of disgruntlement with Klins...
AFCON Semifinal Review & Final Preview! Nigeria, Ivory Coast triumph, what to expect in the final & much more
February 08, 2024 18:56 - 53 minutesWe're back with another AFCON special! On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into the semifinals. How did Nigeria get past South Africa? And how did the Ivory Coast book their spot in the final over DR Congo? We answer those questions before previewing Sunday's final and looking back at some of our favorite moments from the whole tournament. --- Today's show is brought to you by... Philo! If you can’t get enough TV, sign up today at philo.TV/MAYS to get 50% off your first month! Fum! ...