Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ... (TSS, The Athletic)

Daryl talks to Brian Sciaretta about the 23-man USMNT roster to face Canada (which may or may not feature Christian Pulisic and definitely does not feature Michael Bradley), the u23 camp that's preparing for Olympic qualification, and the wider state of the US youth national team programs. Looking for Brian on Twitter? Here he is: https://twitter.com/BrianSciaretta Today's show is sponsored by Enclosed. Go to http://enclosed.gifts and use code TOTALSOCCER for $35 off any multi-month gift Also, please give our spinoff show, Soccer 101, a try. Search for Soccer 101 in your podcast app and click subscribe   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We review the six games of the World Cup 2019 weekend: 1:15 — Germany v China 4:55 — Spain v South Africa 10:40 — Norway v Nigeria 15:38 — Today's show is sponsored FBRef.com! Soccer stats galore! Here's the url: https://fbref.com/en/?utm_source=tss&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tss-2019 and sign up for the newsletter by clicking the link in the FBRef.com nav bar 18:52 — Australia v Italy 29:30 — Brazil v Jamaica 36:25 — England v Scotland   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Tighe of the B/R Football Ranks podcast is back on the program to talk a little Europa League and a whole lotta Champions League. What to expect from each quarterfinal game, as well as the individual performers and tactical approaches that could mean the difference between eliminating and advancing to the next round. Plus, is Atalanta maybe the favorite versus PSG, is Bayern-Barcelona as one-sided as it seems, and specific examples of how Diego Simeone might be the most intimidating man on earth. Sponsors! Get a free online visit at ForHims.com/totalsoccerED New sponsor alert! Get the perfect suit right now over at Indochino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan and Taylor are together again (via Skype) to discuss the five biggest games from this past weekend... 0:00 - Neymar penalized for being Neymar 3:55 - Tottenham v Man City - Mourinho a genius or City unlucky? 22:57 - Leicester v Chelsea - Who needs striker reinforcements when you've got Antonio Rudiger? 33:53 - Today's show is sponsored by Policy Genius. Go to http://policygenius.com to get quotes in minutes 35:33 - Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid - One manager is happy and the other is Diego Simeone 45:29 - Leipzig v Gladbach - A managerial masterclass 54:54 - Dortmund v Union - Is it physically possible for Haaland not to score? Thus far, the answer is pretty much no. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gregg Berhalter’s roster for the USMNT’s first World Cup Qualifying window dropped on Thursday, so Taylor and Joe are here to talk about it! What do we think of the roster? Were there any notable omissions? How big of a prospect is Ricardo Pepi? We discussed all of those things - and many more - on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daryl is joined by TSS fave/guest co-host Ryan Bailey to preview Man City's Premier League season. Starting at 33:45, we also talk AFC Wimbledon, an English team with a fascinating history (both recent and, I would argue, going way back) Go to https://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/ to learn about the new stadium and maybe even contribute to the cause Today's show is sponsored by FBREf.com, where you can find all kinds of Premier League stats. Go to https://fbref.com/en/?utm_source=tss&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tss-2019 to take a look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Joe off enjoying the sights and sounds of Columbus (or, more likely, sleeping, given his all-star schedule) Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to answer your listener questions, including... 1) How likely are any of the U23 USMNT Olympic squad to make an impact on the senior men's team in the next 2-6 years? 2) What are the best low block teams of all time? 3) What happened to Santos, aka why were they relegated for the first time in their history? 4) How does the Total Soccer Show view Leonardo Bonucci career and playing style now that he has retired? 5) How would you feel about a soccer tournament using the college baseball style double elimination format instead of the normal group stage/knockout format? 6) What’s the oldest legitimate professional debut in 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

Ryan, Taylor and Graham discuss the weekend’s biggest games—including the one that didn’t actually take place! Manchester Utd vs. Liverpool: the biggest fixture in English soccer was postponed following protests from Red Devils fans aimed at their absentee owners. What exactly happened at Old Trafford, and what will follow? La Liga title race: Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid all noticed wins this weekend, keeping the race for Spanish silverware incredibly tight as we head down the final strait!  Serie A title race: Congrats to Inter Milan on winning their first scudetto in 11 years! How will Antonio Conte’s side build on this success, and how competitive will Juventus be next term?  Seattle Sounders vs. LA Galaxy: Chicharito and his Galaxy pals were brought back down to earth with a thud in Seattle, where Brian Schmetzer’s side dominated from the outset.  Sponsors!  Dell! Search ‘Dell Technologies Small Business Podference’ on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or Audacy.com starting May 10th Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken! Magic Spoon! Go to magicspoon.com/TSS to save five dollars off your order! Artifact! If you’re struggling for a gift this Mother’s Day, check out HeyArtifact.com/mom to see their ideas or to create one of your own! Better Help! Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/TSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meg Linehan of The Athletic is back on the show to discuss this weekend's NWSL Challenge Cup Final, as well as her thoughts on some of the best offseason moves in the league. Plus, which teams are looking strong (or as strong as ever) and which teams still have some work to do! There's also Taylor attempting to get Meg to make Olympic roster predictions, with ends on a more useful topic of HOW Vlatko might be approaching assembling his roster. And, up front, Meg gets into the challenges of covering women's soccer in the US and the ways in which both the intensity and meaningfulness of that coverage could be improved. Sponsors!  Dell! Search ‘Dell Technologies Small Business Podference’ on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or Audacy.com starting May 10th Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken! Magic Spoon! Go to magicspoon.com/TSS to save five dollars off your order! Artifact! If you’re struggling for a gift this Mother’s Day, check out HeyArtifact.com/mom to see their ideas or to create one of your own! Better Help! Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/TSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan, Graham, and Joe team up to talk Champions Leagues! First, it's some UEFA Champions League chat with discussion of Chelsea vs. Real Madrid and Manchester City vs. PSG. Just how good was Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea team against Madrid? Has Pep been reading a Diego Simeone biography? And what's the deal with an all-English UCL Final? Then, it's on to the Concacaf Champions League, with analysis of the Philadelphia Union vs. Atlanta United and Toronto FC vs. Cruz Azul. From sideline spats, to Santiago Sosa's strike, to questions about how Chris Armas' Toronto team will play in the future, there's plenty to discuss! Sponsors!  Dell! Search ‘Dell Technologies Small Business Podference’ on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or Audacy.com starting May 10th Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken! Magic Spoon! Go to magicspoon.com/TSS to save five dollars off your order! Artifact! If you’re struggling for a gift this Mother’s Day, check out HeyArtifact.com/mom to see their ideas or to create one of your own! Better Help! Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/TSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor is joined by Transfermarkt's Manuel Veth to discuss the managerial key party that is the Bundesliga coaching situation. We get into what Germany will look like this summer in Jogi Lowe's final outing (and where he might go from here), how Bayern got their man in Julian Nagelsmann but still have a lot to figure out if they want to make sure he doesn't walk away a la Hansi Flick, and the changes Jesse Marsch will bring to Leipzig's playing style (plus the players that might leave before he takes charge and the possible replacements that could come in). And we close by discussing the most impressive performances by Americans in the Bundesliga this season, and some transfer speculation as well (Sancho, Haaland, and several others included there). Sponsors!  Dell! Search ‘Dell Technologies Small Business Podference’ on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or Audacy.com starting May 10th Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken! Magic Spoon! Go to magicspoon.com/TSS to save five dollars off your order! Artifact! If you’re struggling for a gift this Mother’s Day, check out HeyArtifact.com/mom to see their ideas or to create one of your own! Better Help! Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/TSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam use this Saturday’s edition of El Tráfico a jumping-off point for a discussion about roster building cycles in MLS (which is something that LAFC is dealing with right now), club rebuilds (which is something that the Galaxy are dealing with right now), the challenges of selling players midseason, and more. Then it’s on to a conversation about the value of MLS experience and some under-the-radar MLS players that have impressed Paul and Sam so far this year. Sponsors!  Dell! Search ‘Dell Technologies Small Business Podference’ on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or Audacy.com starting May 10th Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken! Magic Spoon! Go to magicspoon.com/TSS to save five dollars off your order! Artifact! If you’re struggling for a gift this Mother’s Day, check out HeyArtifact.com/mom to see their ideas or to create one of your own! Better Help! Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/TSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Carl Anka returns to TSS to provide a deep-dive review of Southampton's season: how they went from the relegation zone to comfortably mid-table survival, Ralph Hasenhuttl's unintentional nickname, and where Weston McKennie might (or might not) fit in with the squad. After that, there's plenty of Manchester United conversation, including who they should be pursuing in the transfer window and how to solve a problem like de Gea.  SPONSORS! 40% off a subscription to The Athletic via TheAthletic.com/totalsoccer Free online visit and free two-day shipping via GetRoman.com/TSS Go to HeyArtifact.com and use code TSS for $40 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor talks to The Athletic's Felipe Cardenas about the USA's 1-1 draw with Uruguay on Tuesday evening. Felipe was there and provides excellent insight regarding what Uruguay were trying to do and how the US forced coach Oscar Tabarez to adapt. They then get into which players impressed, what still needs to be done (a lot), and how the players seem to be adjusting/reacting to what Berhalter is asking them to do. For subscribers to The Athletic, here's a link to Felipe's piece mentioned in the episode: https://theathletic.com/483188/2018/08/21/jeff-larentowicz-atlanta-uniteds-connector-has-been-doing-it-since-he-was-a-kid/ Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by Talisman Caps. Go to http://talismancaps.com and use code TOTALSOCCER10 for 10% off any order of $35 or more. Chelsea fans may be interested in this particular cap: https://talismancaps.com/collections/caps/products/blues-cap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carl Anka is back! He talks to Daryl about all things Man Utd, including the Harry Maguire signing, Paul Pogba giving Utd one more good year, Lukaku's muscle gain and loss, and Solskjaer's tactical setup. Carl is also going to be covering Southampton for the Athletic this season, so we close with a quick Saints preview. Today's show is sponsored by FBREf.com, where you can find all kinds of Premier League stats. Go to https://fbref.com/en/?utm_source=tss&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tss-2019 to take in all the nums.       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam talks to five of his colleagues over at The Athletic about their funniest (and strangest) experiences covering soccer in the United States. 1:40 - Jeff Rueter on Clint Dempsey and pizza 12:42 - Pablo Maurer on Eagle Summits and Outback Steakhouse 26:06 - Matt Pentz on life in Tucson during MLS preseason 35:27 - Felipe Cardenas on tactics for avoiding video interviews 48:49 - Meg Linehan on alcohol, sing-a-longs, and Katniss Everdeen lookalikes   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We preview the stories, styles, tactics, and key players of Group E Timestamps: 1:30 — CANADA Key players: Christine Sinclair (legendary striker) and Jessie Fleming (visionary midfielder) 15:15 — Today's show is sponsored by FBRef.com — Soccer stats galore! Here's the url: https://fbref.com/en/?utm_source=tss&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tss-2019 and sign up for the newsletter by clicking the link in the FBRef.com nav bar 19:25 — CAMEROON Key players: Njoya Ajara and Gabrielle Onguene (dangerous wingers), and Raissa Feudjio (defensive midfielder) 34:15 — Hello Fresh! — Go to http://hellofresh.com/TSS80 and enter code TSS80 for $80 off 36:30 — NEW ZEALAND Key players: Abby Erceg (revolutionary defender) and Hannah Wilkinson (aerial threat) 55:25 — Hims! — Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccer to get the complete hair kit for $5 57:55 — NETHERLANDS Key players: Shanice van de Sanden (pacy right winger), Lieke Martens (tricky left winger), and Vivianne Miedema (world's calmest striker) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elliot Barr and Chenier Durand II are co-hosts of the new podcast Can I Kick It, which celebrates and tells the stories of Black soccer players, coaches, and other important figures. The first three episodes focus on DaMarcus Beasley, Wendie Renard, and Lincoln Phillips. Listen to Can I Kick It Here via Apple Podcasts or find links to other podcasts apps here. Did you hear Elliot mention the Richmond 34? You can read about them here. SPONSORS: Go to Fubo.tv/TSS for a 7-day free trial Go to DrinkHydrant.com/soccer for 25% off your first order     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We analyze how Spurs tried to bottle up RB but ultimately failed and give you at least four reasons to watch Atalanta after their win over Valencia. The podcast recommend at the start of today's show is called Football Today. Find more at http://footballtodaypodcast.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor talkings to Manuel Veth, newly of Transfermarkt, about his thoughts on the way the title race is shaping up in the Bundesliga. Plus, which mid-table teams are attempting to make the leap to the next level, how are some of America's most promising players doing in the Bundesliga, where is Alphonso Davies' best position, and much much more. Sponsors! Today's show is sponsored by Policy Genius. Go to http://policygenius.com to get quotes in minutes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor talks to Matt Hermann of the Talking Fussball podcast. They discuss the Bundesliga's surprise team Borussia Monchengladbach, as well as the respective seasons of perennial title contenders Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. They also get into which Americans have done well this season, which teams might continue to over-perform, and why the Dusseldorf v Koln game this weekend is more interesting than it might seem on paper. SPONSORS: Get $10 off your first three months of fuboTV via http://fubotv.com/tss Get 10% off at http://talismancaps.com with code TOTALSOCCER10  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Euros came to life on Tuesday with Turkey's thrilling win over Ukraine! And the Netherlands have booked their place in the final eight with a much-improved performance against Romania! Join the TSS Gang as we get into it.... 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

With Ryan taking a full 24 hours to clear his mind ahead of England's game tomorrow, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into the day's Euro 2024 action! We had two games go to extra time. One was fun! The other was...less fun? The threesome chat all about Spain's nervy win over Germany, France's even nervier win over Portugal, and Argentina's shootout victory over Ecuador in the Copa America! 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

No spoilers! ... Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to discuss the 2 hour long punishmentathon that was England v Switzerland. Were England more impressive? Did we like the lineup and formation changes? Were there actual lineup and formation changes? How sad are we to see the Swiss exit the competition? We spend most of the time trying to understand England, their strengths, and just how far in this competition they can go. After that, it's on to the dramatic Dutch victory over Türkiye, a match that featured goals, a red card, tactical adjustments, and youngsters balling out. What more could we want? And lastly, there's praise for Jesse Marsch and Canada, who kept their Copa America dreams alive with a win over Venezuela and a date with Argentina in the semifinal round! 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

0:00 - Ryan catches up on The English Game, and then catches Taylor up on Tottenham reversing their furlough planning. 5:37 - The duo take turns giving their selections for the inaugural Stewart Donald "10 best January transfers of all time" that weren't at all panicky. Some big names, some smaller names, and one obvious name are all included! Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... The Black Tux! Order your suit or tuxedo at The Black Tux to get 10% off with the code “soccer” Hydrant! They provide flavored electrolyte packets that can be mixed directly into your water to make hydrating your body easy and delicious. To get 25% off your first order, go to DrinkHydrant.com and enter promo code soccer at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a break in match days, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to answer your Copa America and Euro-centric listener questions, including... 1) How worried should Brazil be about how their Copa went and where they are in World Cup Qualifying at the moment? 2) Would the Copa have benefited from expanding further with more Concacaf teams? 3) What future expansions or new approaches to tournaments would we like to see in the future? 4) If we had to choose one to manager our respective national teams, would we go for Gareth Southgate, Ronaldo Koeman, Didier Deschamps or Roberto Martinez? 5) If we could remove one of the Euro semifinalists and replace them with an eliminated nation, which side would we remove and who would we replace them with? 6) Are we surprised that Biesla’s murderball style is working at the international level? 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

We discuss the 2-0 win over Orlando City B, the retirement of Kickers stalwart Braeden Troyer, the cub's decision to part ways with head coach David Bulow, and what we hope the future holds. Highlights of Kickers v Orlando City B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjtcG5bqf8w   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spain reached the Final of the Euros for the first time since 2012, thanks in part to moments of magic from Dani Olmo and 16-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal. The TSS Gang is here to break down La Furia Roja's performance, and the shortcomings of defeated opponents France. 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

Joe, Graham and Ryan are here to review England's 2-1 win over the Netherlands, which sends Gareth Southgate's side into its second consecutive Euro final! Plus, there's a look ahead to Sunday's final and a few words on Argentina's victory over Canada. 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

Joe Lowery has a detailed conversation with Luchi Gonzalez about  the FC Dallas head coach's football philosophy and tactics, his approach to developing and promoting talented young players, and how he's risen through the ranks so quickly. If you're interested in the future of American soccer, don't miss this episode. SPONSORSListen to Remarkably Remote, a new microcast from GoToMeeting Visit DrinkHydrant.com/soccer for 25% off your first order   Use code SOCCER at TheBlackTux.com for 10% off your first purchase Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor, Graham, and Joe gather to discuss U.S. Soccer's decision to fire Gregg Berhalter as the USMNT's manager: what went wrong for Berhalter? Why was this decision made? What comes next for the U.S.? And who could be a good fit to take over for Berhalter? All that -- and so, 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No spoilers... A sad Ryan hosts as your 4 friends break down Spain's dramatic 2-1 win over England in the final match of Euro 2024. How did England weather the storm in the first half, what changes did Spain make to get their initial lead, and how did they manage to get the win in regulation? Plus, what next for both Spain and England (and Southgate), and a brief look back at some of the tournament's best moments! 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

Breaking down of every scene of episode four of The English Game, a show which almost certainly does not deserve this much attention. In our defense, we do add some good historical footnotes, including what really happened to Jimmy Love after he played for Darwen FC. Coming soon: The TSS Book Club. Our first book will be "The Age of Football: Soccer in 21st Century" by David Goldblatt. Link to buy the book, below: From your independent bookstore: https://bookshop.org/books/the-age-of-football-soccer-and-the-21st-century/9780393635119 From Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Age-Football-Soccer-21st-Century/dp/0393635112       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan, Taylor, and Joe dive into Argentina’s nervy 1-0 win over Colombia in the Copa America final! What on earth happened at Hard Rock Stadium last night? And what does it mean for the 2026 World Cup? How did Argentina top Colombia? And where do they stand among the all-time great national teams? All that — and much more — on the show. Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Indeed! Get a $75 job credit to get your jobs more visibility at indeed.com/TSS! 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

Taylor is joined by Meg Linehan of The Athletic, who answers all his many questions about the NWSL, the FA WSL, and other topics that don't have acronyms. The last segment of the show is focused on the conclusions in the Fare Report, as well as what changes it could (ideally) bring about in the US Soccer landscape.  You can read the report for yourself over at their website Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... DoorDash! Get $5 off AND zero delivery fees on your first order when you download the DoorDash app and enter code TSS Liquid IV! Get 25% off when you go to LiquidIV.com and use the promo code "Athletic" at checkout. Indochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more by using the code "Athletic" at Indochino.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan, Taylor and Joe are here to delve into the Listener Questions mailbag! The Gang discuss the USMNT's tournament record in the knockout stages, MLS scheduling, ways to jazz up the Open Cup, and much more! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Indeed! Get a $75 job credit to get your jobs more visibility at indeed.com/TSS! 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

Joe Lowery of MLS Assist returns to the show to preview the tournament quarterfinals by taking a look at each team, what they've done well and where they might be vulnerable. There's also plenty of conversation about the teams that have already been eliminated, emerging USMNT prospects, most tactically adept coaches in the league... and DC United is somewhere in there as well. Sigh. SPONSORS! 40% off a subscription to The Athletic via TheAthletic.com/totalsoccer Get a free online consultation at ForHims.com/totalsoccerED Interested in advertising with The Athletic? Visit TheAthletic.com/podcastads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor talks to Matt Doyle about Gregg Berhalter's latest US men's national team roster. Where will Pulisic play? What are the biggest questions Doyle wants answered? Who is Corey Baird? Kidding on that last one... sort of. After that, we get into Atlanta's US Open Cup triumph, ponder why expansion teams tend to struggle in their inaugural seasons, and examine the most intriguing storylines in the MLS playoff race. All that, plus food talk! SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by... Hims! Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccer to get a Hims hair-loss kit for $5  Ruffneck Scarves! Use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 20% off any scarf in the store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Tighe of The Football Ranks podcast is back to discuss the teams that have started strongly (and why), the teams that have started poorly (and why), and elaborates on crucial aspects of football analysis like Rumblers vs Barrel Clubbers. Plus, how do you keep tabs on literally thousands of players? Sam has answers! Today's show is sponsored by... HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/80tss and use code 80tss to get a total of $80 off your first month, including free shipping Magic Spoon! Go to magic spoon.com/TSS to try it today, and use promo code "TSS" at checkout to get free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a sad day for the U.S. soccer community, Taylor, Ryan and Graham reflect on the untimely passing of journalist Grant Wahl, before analyzing the second day of 2022 World Cup quarterfinals. -- JOIN THE TSS WORLD CUP+ PATREON! Throughout the World Cup, we will be found on 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a listener question special, where we get into [deep breath ... ] the USMNT's new schedule, whether or not Gio Reyna should start right now, the new Diego Chara, assembling an international team in Europe, fringe USWNT players who impressed at the NWSL Challenge Cup, how to name MLS teams, the best center-back pairing in USMNT history, why Ligue 1 isn't a popular destination for Americans, Ayo Akinola's international future, and how to spend a million dollars on the future of American soccer. SPONSORS! 40% off a subscription to The Athletic via TheAthletic.com/totalsoccer 7-day free trial for FuboTV via Fubo.tv/TSS Free online visit and free two-day shipping via GetRoman.com/TSS 20% off plus free shipping when you use TSS20 at Manscaped.com Interested in advertising with The Athletic? Visit TheAthletic.com/podcastads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We preview the four teams from Group A, detailing their tactics and highlighting key players to watch. Timestamps and a few player names (in case you missed them) below: 2:05 — FRANCE Key players highlighted: Amandine Henry (savvy defensive mid), Delphine Cascarino (terrifyingly good winger) (You should also watch: Amel Major, Wendie Renard, Eugenie Le Sommer) 20:13 — Today's show is sponsored FBRef.com! Soccer stats galore! Here's the url: https://fbref.com/en/?utm_source=tss&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tss-2019 and sign up for the newsletter by clicking the link in the FBRef.com nav bar 24:45 — KOREA Key players: Cho So-hyun (destroyer), Ji So-yun (magician) 36:00 — NORWAY Key players: Isabell Herlovsen (hassler and striker), Maren Mjelde (confident defender) (Also discussed: Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg) 48:35 — Today's show is sponsored by Robinhood! Go to http://soccer.robinhood.com to get a free stock 51:53 — NIGERIA Key players: Asisat Oshoala (Superzee! star striker), Onome Ebi (veteran defender) (Wildcards: Rasheedat Adijabe, Uchenna Kanu, Anam Imo) 1:10:31 — Update from the TSS Scouting Network. To join and support the show, visit http://totalsoccershow.com/join     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined by MLS expert Joe Lowery to discuss the six Round One playoff games and then look ahead to the Conference Semifinals or, as Daryl calls them, the quarterfinals. Timestamps, because we know you're only here to hear about your team. Unless you're a DC United fan. 1:55 — Big announcement! Please help us name our new MLS show. Tweet it at us and Joe (@totalsoccershow, @joeincleats) and use the hashtag #TSSMLS 7:00 — Atlanta United v New England Revolution 13:45 — Seattle Sounders v FC Dallas 20:40 — Sponsor! Go to http://PolicyGenius.com to get life insurance quotes, and apply in minutes 22:20 — Toronto FC v DC United 26:50 — Real Salt Lake v Portland Timbers 32:20 — Philadelphia Union v New York Red Bulls 38:15 — Minnesota United v LA Galaxy 45:30 — Sponsor! Use code TSS at http://manscaped.com for 20% off and free shipping 47:55 — NYCFC v Toronto FC preview 54:00 — Seattle Sounders v RSL preview 58:25 — Atlanta United v Philadelphia Union preview 1:03:58 — LAFC v LA Galaxy preview   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS and use code HELIXPARTNER20. This is their best offer yet and it won’t last long! 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 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 Athletic's Steph Yang is back on the show to discuss the USWNT's SheBelieves Cup roster. Lots of familiar faces missing (for various reasons), so what can we expect from the newbies? How will the time line up, what can we expect from their opponents, and who is best positioned to have a big tournament? Plus, ahead of the NWSL season (still waiting on that roster), we take a look at the team's new teams, the clubs undergoing major changes, and Steph's expectations for the 2022 Challenge Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded just prior to the official club announcement, Taylor talks to The Athletic's James McNicholas about the appointment of Mikel Arteta as head coach of Arsenal. What will his style be, what are his immediate challenges, and who could be on their way out in January? Plus, we get into the backroom issues causing problems at Arsenal, and discuss Mesut Ozil v China. SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by... Audible! Get a free 30-day trial of Audible at http://audible.com/tss or by texting TSS to 500-500 Ruffneck Scarves - Go to http://RuffneckScarves.com and use code TOTALSOCCERSHOW for a 20% discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meg Linehan is back on the show to discuss Vlatko Andonovski's introductory press conference: what next for the manager, for the program, and for GM Kate Markgraf? After that, they review the NWSL Championship, ponder what the future may hold for the North Carolina Courage, and provide some updates on the players' lawsuit against the federation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam, Matt and Paul take turns drafting players into their respective USMNT squads. Here are the rules: "We got to choose our own formations and points of emphasis. Each player was presumed to be at his personal peak from 2002 forward, and had to have lined up at his chosen position at some point in his career." Who gets rattled, who draft's Freddy Adu and which former USMNT coach isn't really enjoying this concept? All that and more! Sponsors! Today's episode of Allocation Disorder is brought to you by Roman. Go to GetRoman.com/TSS for a free online visit and free two-day shipping.  And for you Athletic subscribers out there, here's a link to the article: https://theathletic.com/1802215/2020/05/08/mock-draft-building-three-u-s-national-teams-with-players-from-2002-present/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daryl and Taylor break down Richmond's dramatic draw with Lansing Ignite. There was a stoppage time screamer of an equalizer... but why did the Kickers find themselves in that position in the first place? D&T take a look at what's working for Richmond and what still needs to improve. After that, Taylor talks to Bobby Warshaw, who was the color commentator for the Kickers' 6-2 win over Virginia United in the US Open Cup. Bobby talks players that impressed, tactical conundrums, and (paraphrasing) why short corners are good and long corners are dumb. Highlights! Lansing draw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8CIVXi6Z_8 Virginia United win: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9xpSN-j_BU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manuel Veth of Transfermarkt fame returns to the show to discuss all things Bundesliga! Which American could be poised for his best year yet, why Hertha Berlin could be very good or very bad, and how RB Leipzig have strengthened since the departure of Timo Werner. We also discuss the coming seasons for a number of Americans, including Joe Scally, Josh Sargent, John Brooks, Tyler Adams and Gio Reyna. 55:58 - We turn to our focus to Transfermarkt itself. How do they reach their valuations, why we're all sort of misunderstanding the point of those numbers, and which players have been the best/worst bargains so far this window. Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... Liquid IV! Get 25% off when you go to LiquidIV.com and use the promo code "Athletic" at checkout. Indochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more by using the code "Athletic" at Indochino.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 - An unplanned conversation about witnessing lobbed goals in person 3:30 - Manchester United continue their winning ways and we ponder which teams in the world could stand to do without the services of Bruno. 13:08 - The most exciting young English players that have Ryan feeling happy fizzles 15:16 - New sponsor alert! Today's episode is brought to you by Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com and you can get $40 off your first Artifact with the code “TSS” 16:51 - A quick round-up of some of the biggest results in the Premier League this weekend, plus where does Bukaya Sako fit for Gareth Southgate? 22:28 - DFB Pokal Final: Bayern Munich win, Kai Havertz looks lonely, and should Robert Lewandowski be a Ballon d'Or candidate? 31:09 - Athletic Bilbao v Real Madrid: Sergio Ramos scores as Madrid grind closer to the title 41:49 - Today's show is sponsored by... Manscaped! Use code TSS20 for 20% off pus free shipping at Manscaped.com 43:12 - Villarreal v Barcelona: a new formation should have Barca fans feelings better 53:08 - Serie A round-up, featuring Milan getting back to winning ways as we wonder what it would take to get the masses enthusiastic about Serie A again   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daryl and Taylor are back to have a quick chat about the Women's World Cup opener between France and Korea. No spoilers, aside from the fact that the phrase "French Press" when it comes to the host's tactics is our new favorite thing.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lots to discuss, timestamps below: 0:55 — Congrats to LFC! 3:30 — Australia and New Zealand will host the 2023 World Cup 6:50 — Turner says no thanks to the UEFA Champions League 14:15 — Liverpool 4-0 Crystal Palace — match review in the form of Liverpool's greatest hits 25:05 — Chelsea 2-1 Man City — match review with a focus on Christian Pulisic because we can't help it LINK: Read Snaves' newsletter here  45:55 — The title race is over, but here's why we'll keep watching the Premier League SPONSORS! Go to GetRoman.com/TSS for a free online visit Get Fubo TV! Seven-day free trial at Fubo.tv/TSS QUESTIONS: Send us you Liverpool FC 2019/20 questions via TotalSoccerShow.com/questions and we'll try and answer next week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor talks to Eurosport's Graham Ruthven about the upcoming La Liga season. They start off by discussing some of the lesser-followed teams in the league as well as why they're worth keeping an eye on, and then it's on to The Big Three (Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid) and what the season ahead may look like. Plus, there's some Neymar and Gareth Bale chat in there as well, and a whole lot more! Midway through, Taylor is briefly joined by Daryl to go some Transfer Window Trivia. Hope you enjoy! SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by... Ledbury! They're a Richmond-based men's apparel company that specializes in luxury men's dress shirts, casual shirts and related accessories. Their annual warehouse sale is taking place from August 21-25, with discounts up to 75% off. For those not in the central Virginia area, use code TSS2019 online to get 20% off your first purchase from now until the end of August!  Feals, a better way to feel better! They offer 100% legal CBD oils to help reduce anxiety, pain and sleeplessness. To become a member and get 50% off your first order with free shipping, go to https://feals.com/tss    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We review Man Utd's 2-1 win over Spurs, highlighting the things that impressed us about Solskjaer's team. In part two, we take a quick look at Liverpool's 5-2 win over Everton and then have a ponder about the problems at Goodison Park. Today's show is sponsored by Manscaped. Go to http://manscaped.com and use code TSS for 20% off plus free shipping Today's show is sponsored by Enclosed. Go to http://enclosed.gifts and code TOTALSOCCER for $35 off any multi month order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We step back in time to profile Helenio Herrera's catenaccio-loving, but not nearly as defensive as you think, Inter team that won two European Cups in the 1960s, followed by Marcello Lippi's relentless Juventus team of the 1990s.  LISTEN TO FUTBOL WITH GRANT WAHL, HERE: APPLE // SPOTIFY // STITCHER Today's show is sponsored by Manscaped. Use code TSS20 at Manscaped.com for 20% off plus free shipping Today's show is not actually sponsored by Bill & Ted Face the Music, but you should watch the trailer anyway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daryl John Grove passed away last night. He was surrounded by friends and with Shannon, his wonderful wife, and Julie, his equally wonderful mother, by his side.  I’ll post more information about services and how to pay respects once his family has some time. For now, if you want to keep writing letters, either to him or his family, you can send them to our office address for delivery: 530 East Main Street, Suite 912, Richmond, VA, 23219. Daryl loved this soccer community of ours, and it has been comforting to see how much it loved him back. He will be so very missed, but is now at peace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan and Taylor discuss their 20 biggest takeaways from the Premier League season that was, including Frank Lampard getting it mostly right at Chelsea, Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola utilizing stability to get results, Bruno Fernandes being the hero that we all deserve, and Watford's "let's hire a new manager every few weeks" approach not quite working out. SPONSORS! Get 40% off an annual subscription to The Athletic via TheAthletic.com/totalsoccer Fubo! Start your free, 7 day trial at Fubo.TV/TSS Artifact! Go to HeyArtifact.com and use code TSS for $40 off To explore advertising options with The Athletic, go to TheAthletic.com/podcastads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First up, we talk Messi's rumored Barcelona exit. Where did this story start? Where might he go? Is he actually going to leave? And what do we think  Leo Messi really wants? Then we preview the Champions League semifinals. Here are your timestamps: 29:05 — RB Leipzig vs PSG Will Tyler Adams start? How long can Kylian Mbappe go? And what has Nagelsmann got planned for PSG? 53:40 — Lyon vs Bayern Munich Will Bayern push high or will they fear Lyon's counter? Is there space for Bayern to exploit? Is there raum for Mueller to deut? Are Cornet and Caqueret the real deal? 1:08:45 — Sam Mewis and Rose Lavelle are joining Man City in the FAWSL. We get into the details of the deals and what is means for the NWSL  SPONSORS! Go to Earnest.com/TSS and get a $100 cash bonus when you refinance a student loan Go to Fubo.tv/TSS for a 7-day free trial of our favorite TV service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daryl and Taylor go deep on the strengths and weaknesses of both England and the United States, before answering 11 listener questions relating to Tuesday's World Cup semi final. Hotelgate, the British press, Lindsay Horan, and Daryl's allegiances are all subject to debate! SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by... Hims! — Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccer to get the complete hair kit for $5 Hello Fresh! — Go to http://hellofresh.com/TSS80 and enter code TSS80 for $80 off LIVE SHOW TICKETS! Come see us perform at Audi Field  in DC on July 13. Tickets here --> http://totalsoccershow.com/live Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two interviews in this episode. Up first is Kate Markgraf, US Soccer's Head of Women's Football (which includes the role of USWNT General Manager). Kate discusses her role with US Soccer, how she got the job, how she chose Vlatko Andanovski as head coach, her relationship with Earnier Stewart and how the US Soccer heirarchy works. We then talk to Yael Averbuch about the transition from college to pro, playing under Vlatko, playing in Russia, and plenty more. SPONSORS: Robinhood! Go to http://totalsoccer.robinhood.com to get a free stock Away! Get your luggage and other travel essentials at http://awaytravel.com/tss   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor talks to Caitlin Murray, author of the new book "The National Team: The Inside Story of the Women Who Changed Soccer." They discuss Caitlin's thoughts on the roster when it was first announced, what the win over New Zealand might tell us about the team, where Carli Lloyd fits into the squad, what the expectations should be for the upcoming World Cup, and much much more! You can order Caitlin's book, "The National Team: The Inside Story of the Women Who Changed Soccer," here: https://www.amazon.com/National-Team-Inside-Changed-Soccer/dp/1419734490 SPONSOR ALERT! Today's show is sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves. Use code TOTALSOCCERSHOW for 20% off. Here are all the USWNT-themed Ruffneck Scarves: https://www.ruffneckscarves.com/collections/uswnt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daryl and Taylor spend a lot of time determining what went right and wrong for the US U20s in their knockout round game against France. 47:45 - After that, they preview the USMNT's upcoming game against Jamaica by taking a look at the roster and determining who's in, who's out, and who's on the bubble. There is also a discussion about what exactly "on the bubble" means. SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by... Policy Genius! Go to http://policygenius.com to get a great deal on life insurance and other types of insurance. Grip6 belts! Go to http://grip6.com/tss to get the TSS listener discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor is joined by Alexi Lalas for an hour of anecdotes, insider info, and footwear talk! Alexi tells stories from his 5 most memorable games for the USMNT, with mentions for Maradona, kicks to the nuts, dunking on Russians, and a whole lot more! Today's episode is brought to you by The Black Tux! Go to TheBlackTux.com and use code SOCCER for a 10% discount   Reminder! You can help with fundraising to fight Coronavirus in Nebraska by heading over here: Bugeaters FC. Give it a look if you're interested in helping out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lori Lindsey joins the show to discuss the NWSL Challenge Cup Final, including the key players for both Houston and Chicago, as well as the likely approaches both teams will take in the Final. We also review the individual semifinals to figure out what happened (goals were scored!) and what we learned heading into the tournament's final weekend. Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... The Athletic! Get 40% off an annual subscription at TheAthletic.com/totalsoccer Artifact! Go to HeyArtifact.com and use code TSS for $40 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan and Taylor have been abandoned by Graham and Joe (who takes off one whole day a month?) but they're still talking the World Cup! with more World Cup coverage! On this episode, we dive into the action from France's big clash with Brazil, Sweden's slightly smaller clash with Italy, and a Concacaf match-up between Panama and Jamaica! --- 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We go into detail on the USMNT's win over Trinidad and Tobago, breaking down the goals and getting into the patterns of play we're starting to see in the Berhalter era. Today's show is sponsored by Manscaped. Use code TSS at http://manscaped.com to get 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor talks to The Athletic's Pablo Maurer about his recent piece for The Athletic that delves deep on MLS players choosing to engage on social media and the ramifications of those decisions. Plus, we discuss the Iron Front and what happens next, Wayne Rooney's future as a coach, the MLS teams Pablo most enjoys watching, and the most intriguing MLS Cup Final possibilities.  Today's show is sponsored by Feals. Go to http://feals.com/TSS to get 50% off a membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We answer 10 listener questions. Here are the timestamps: 3:10 — If you could have any 3 Mexican or Canadian players make the switch to the US Men's National Team, who would it be and why? 8:55 — If Man City and Liverpool were forced to play an entire PL season down a man (10 men), where would they finish in the table? 13:20 — What would it take for MLS to break into USA's "Top 4" sports and make it a "Top 5?" 20:18 — Away is a sponsor! Great luggage! Visit http://awaytravel.com/TSS and use code TSS for a $20 discount 23:15 — MLS & Liga MX merger. Pros, cons? Would it be a logistical nightmare? 29:37 — If a European-based USMNT XI played an MLS-based USMNT XI, what would the score be? 36:50 — Today's show is sponsored by Manscaped! Go to http://manscaped.com and use code TSS for 20% off plus free shipping  39:15 — How does the UK work permit process work when it comes to international caps? 43:05 — Out of Liverpool's current starting eleven, which type of player is US Soccer most and least likely to develop and why? 48:51 — What is your favorite non-goal type of play and the most memorable example or player of such? 55:20 — Today's show is sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves! Go to http://RuffneckScarves.com and use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 20% off 57:35 — For a struggling team, what are some ways you can tell if the coach or the quality of the players is the primary issue? 1:00:35 — How does Dest’s USMNT declaration affect his future transfers? 1:03:45 — What happens if you get fouled in the box while scoring?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daryl talks to Grant Wahl about his career in soccer journalism and his new project, the Fútbol with Grant Wahl podcast, which the TSS is helping produce. Topics discussed include advice for aspiring soccer writers, the 1998 World Cup Final, the 99ers, The Beckham Experiment, the awesomeness of Alan Gordon, and how to get a player like Mohamed Salah to commit to an interview. Here are some links to help you subscribe to the Fútbol with Grant Wahl podcast: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher / Google Podcasts  TODAY'S SPONSORS: Remarkably Remote — a daily microcast from GoToMeeting TheBlackTux.com — use code SOCCER for 10% off GetRoman.com/TSS — for a free online visit   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Lowery is back on the program to discuss an absurd number of topics, including the hireability of Ben Olsen, why LAFC have struggled to find consistency, and the tactical adjustments Oscar Pareja has made to keep Orlando City's winning ways on track. Plus, praise for the top teams in both conferences, with an eye on where some managers might need to tighten things up a bit. The eastern conference conversation is up first, and the western conference begins around the 30:55 mark. Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Magic Spoon! Get free shipping when you use the code "TSS" at magicspoon.com/TSS Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com and use code TSS to get $40 off  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a big Western Conference preview episode from MLS Assist, with Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli making very specific predictions for all 13 teams. Timestamps below: 2:20 — Colorado Rapids 6:14 — FC Dallas 10:05 — Houston Dynamo 13:38 — LA Galaxy 17:50 — LAFC 23:30 — Minnesota United 28:20 — Nashville 32:00 — Portland Timbers 36:20 — Real Salt Lake 43:00 — San Jose Earthquakes 50:05 — Seattle Sounders 54:30 — Sporting KC 1:00:07 — Vancouver Whitecaps Got Eastern Conference predictions? Tweet them to Joe and Jordan before next week's episode: @JoeInCleats@JordAngeli     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor talks to Leander Schaerlaeckens about Sergino Dest's looming choice between the United States and Netherlands, as well as the factors that may play a part in making that decision. They then move on to discussing Leander's recent article for Yahoo Sports: https://sports.yahoo.com/italian-soccers-pathetic-refusal-to-acknowledge-racism-is-obstructing-meaningful-change-162831063.html Why does racism seem so prevalent in Italy and why hasn't more been done to address it?  Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by Hello Fresh! Go to http://hellofresh.com/TSS80 and use code TSS80 for $80 off your first four boxes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your favorite foursome (aside from Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo) are back together to give their verdict on your hot takes! The best player to build around for a theoretical Premier League expansion team, Jhon Duran as the greatest MLS export, LAFC should sack Cherundolo, the penalty box is too wide, and the impact of the Friedkin Group takeover on Everton. Plus, more Christmas song discussion! 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

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/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up front, it's Manchester City v Liverpool: Guards of Honor, Phil Foden is the new David Silva, and Pep changes things up (maybe with an eye towards next season?) After that, we've got listener questions, including who is the Scottie Pippen of soccer, when can we talk about the USMNT having a Golden Generation, 5-aside tactics, and much much more! And! If that's not enough, we close out with some Scouting Network updates. Sponsors! Use code TSS20 for 20% off pus free shipping at Manscaped.com Use code SOCCER to get 25% off at SundayScaries.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this teaser episode for our new show, Soccer 101, we explain the two possible origins of the football phrase derby, how to pronounce, and then discuss some of our favorite derbies. To hear the full episode, and to hear the other episodes in the Soccer 101 feed, you'll find every podacast player subscription link here: http://totalsoccershow.com/soccer101   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Daryl still galavanting around England, Taylor talks to Manuel Veth (Forbes, ProSoccerUSA) about a wild Bundesliga season so far. Have Bayern righted the ship, will Klinsmann work out at Hertha, how big of an impact will Tyler Adams have when he returns to Leipzig, and much much more. We also spend some time discussing Weston McKennie and Schalke, Gio Reyna and Dortmund, and the state of the German national team as it prepares for this summer's Euros. Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... Manscaped - Use code TSS to get 20% off plus free shipping at http://Manscaped.com Ruffneck Scarves - Go to http://RuffneckScarves.com and use code TOTALSOCCERSHOW for a 20% discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Lowery is joined by John Muller of American Soccer Analysis to talk about goals added, the new soccer metric that captures the effect of every touch on the ball on that team's chances of scoring or conceding and might change the way we measure soccer. John says goals added is a soccer metric that "tells us what matters" on the field. See more of John's work at AmericanSoccerAnalysis.com SPONSORS! Go to GetRoman.com/TSS for a free online visit and free two-day shipping Use code SOCCER for 25% off at SundayScaries.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor talks with Jeremy Ebobisse of the Portland Timbers and the USMNT about a wide range of issues, including why the BPC initially formed, what their short, medium and long term goals are, and why feel good moments can't be prioritized above long term battles. Plus, why it's okay to keep binge-eating Ben and Jerry's and why MLS probably won't stop you from doing so. And here's a link to the piece Jeremy wrote which was mentioned several times in the interview. Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... PolicyGenius Need life insurance? Go to PolicyGenius.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00 — Daryl's solo take on the US Soccer CEO news 3:45 — Overview of the new MLS CBA 14:45 — The Court of Arbitration for Sport's final ruling on whether or not FIFA should force the US to implement pro/rel  18:40 — Should New York Red Bulls fans be happy or worried that Wolves' Kevin Thelwell has been named head of sport? 27:10 — Given Harry Kane's fitness issues, does England's best starting XI at the Euros still have him playing up top? What are some alternatives? 35:10 — Can Erling Haaland play in the Champions League for Dortmund this year having played for RB Salzburg? 36:20 — The Norwegian men's team hasn't been good for a while. Is Erling Haaland part of a new generation or a one-off for a team that is mediocre? 41:20 — Today's show is sponsored by Simple Contacts. Get $20 off if you visit http://simplecontacts.com/tss20 and use code tss20 44:30 — I’ve heard a few people say that Arturo Vidal isn’t a Barcelona player. What exactly is a Barcelona player? (Also: Leo Messi drama!) 53:40 — Would a tennis-style challenge system fix VAR? 59:20 — Who are the five most important people in the USMNT's World Cup qualification campaign? 1:13:30 — Updates from the TSS Scouting Network   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Taylor did a live stream over on the B/R app as the USMNT roster was released. This is the audio of that recording, which includes their speculative rosters ahead of the actual announcement, and then a whole lot of player-by-player chat as the announcements came through. Plus, live questions, combatting a whole lot of negativity, and discussing the potential of this group of players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor talks to Aaron West about the new Juventus jersey, covering the Women's World Cup for Fox, and techniques for helping famous soccer players relax before you interview them. Then, starting at 29:56, Daryl and Taylor answer the question: What does success look like for Christian Pulisic at Chelsea this coming season? SPONSORS: SeatGeek! Go to http://wefan.seatgeek.com to read about female MLS fans, and use code TSS to get $10 off your first SeatGeek purchase Dollar Shave Club! Get an Ultimate Starter Set for $5 at http://dollarshaveclub.com/TSS LISTEN TO OUR NEW SHOW! Find Soccer 101 on Apple Podcasts with this link:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccer-101/id1473757537   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TSS has partnered with Grant Wahl to launch a  new interview podcast, Fútbol with Grant Wahl. The first episode of FwGW, in which Grant interviews Tyler Adams about experiencing the Bundesliga's coronavirus protocols, is now available. We're cross-publishing the first half of that interview here to promote Grant's new show. To hear the full episode, and future episodes every Monday and Thursday, please support our new project and subscribe to Fútbol with Grant Wahl.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, at least we still have strikers to watch, am I right? Daryl and Taylor review episode two of The English Game SPONSORS: The Black Tux! Go to http://TheBlackTux.com and use code SOCCER for 10% off. Hims! Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccerED for your free online visit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The TSS Gang is here to review another action-packed weekend on both sides of the pond! Man City suffered a fifth defeat in a row at the hands of a very impressive Tottenham, Ruben Amorim began his Man Utd tenure in.... mixed fashion, and we had some big championship games here in the US! 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 TSS Gang is here to delve into the European transfer market ahead of the new season! Man Utd appear to be doing good business, Aston Villa have plenty of incomings and outgoings, while Bayern Munich have made a statement purchase... Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Indeed! Get a $75 job credit to get your jobs more visibility at indeed.com/TSS! 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

3:55 — Sheffield United 19:15 — Southampton 30:40 — Tottenham Hotspur 46:05 — West Bromwich Albion 57:50 — West Ham United 1:09:30 Wolverhampton Wanderers SPONSORS: Go to PolicyGenius.com to compare life insurance quotes Go to ForHims.com/totalsoccer for a 90-day money-back guarantee Visit HeyArtifcact.com and use code TSS for $40 off your first personal podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daryl and Taylor each do their best to select a starting eleven for the USMNT that blends what Berhalter might do with what each host wants him to do. They then take a look at Los Ticos, including how they might play under Ronald Gonzalez and who their key performers could be. Lastly, there are many questions (some of them even mildly positive) from Twitter to be answered and scouting reports to be read! Today's show is brought to you by Robinhood! Go to http://totalsoccer.robinhood.com to get started AND! Don't forget to check out The Lead! Available every weekday morning, The Lead is a joint venture from Wondery and The Athletic that takes you on a deep dive into the biggest sports stories of the day! Check it out wherever you get your podcasts!    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daryl and Taylor review the Kickers' 0-0 road draw with FC Tucson and ponder what the team should do in their 3 remaining games. Highlights of the 0-0 draw with Tucson, featuring a pinged crossbar and more than a couple red cards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpV9qLKDCkM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We give you a quick explainer on how Jamaica play and the players and trends to look out for, then get into how the US can go about getting a result; talking lineups, tactics, and the USMNT's attacking and defensive schemes. GET INVOLVED WITH THE TSS REDDIT COMMUNITY HERE --> http://totalsoccershow.reddit.com Today's show is sponsored by Dollar Shave Club. Go to http://dollarshaveclub.com/tss to get a starter set for $5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We preview Women's World Cup Group C, featuring Australia, Italy, Brazil, and Jamaica. Here are your timestamps and some players to watch: 1:25 — AUSTRALIA Key players: Sam Kerr, Elise Kellond-Knight Also watch: raiding rightback Ellie Carpenter 16:01 — Today's show is sponsored FBRef.com! Soccer stats galore! Here's the url: https://fbref.com/en/?utm_source=tss&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tss-2019 and sign up for the newsletter by clicking the link in the FBRef.com nav bar 19:15 — ITALY Key players: Barbara Bonansea, Sara Gama 31:15 — Brazil Key players: Marta, Formiga, Andressa Alves 45:20 — Today's show is sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves. Go to http://ruffneckscarves.com and use code TOTALSOCCERSHOW for 20% off 47:30 — JAMAICA Key players: Khadija "Bunny" Shaw, Havana Solaun Also watch: youngster Jody Brown 1:05:35 — Updates from the TSS Scouting Network (including a brief sojourn into talking USMNT U20s) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan and Taylor break down the many big stories from this past weekend, including Manchester City destroying Watford in the FA Cup (though Daryl has a theory about what could have been), Bayern Munich finally claim Bundesliga honors (yet again), and Lyon trounces Barcelona to win the Women's Champions League (yet again). Plus, what might happen to some big name players and big name managers for some of Europe's top clubs? We have speculation! SPONSORS! Today's show is sponsored by... SeatGeek! Use code TSS for $10 off your first ticket. Hims! Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccerED to get the first month of their ED treatment for just $5.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded minutes after the USMNT woke up from their nap to realize they were losing to Panama, it's a quick-take, hot-take episode of The Total Soccer Show! Joe and Taylor are here to commiserate, compare notes, try to figure out what to pay attention to in the rewatch... and generally just ponder what went so wrong for the United States in their Nations League semifinal. Tune in tomorrow for the full review, which will be at least 5% less emotional than this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Total Soccer Show... 0:00 - The Bundesliga returns... in a few weeks 6:48 - When  did the Ronaldo vs. Messi debate begin? 12:33 - Today's show is sponsored by Hyndrant! Go to DrinkHydrant.com and enter promo code "soccer" to get 25% off your first order. 14:37 - Would the USMNT have won the World Cup if it had 1986 peak Diego Maradona as a one-man army on one of its prior teams?  23:24 - Would the current USMNT qualify for the 2022 World Cup if they were put in CAF (Africa) qualifiers? 27:47 - Today's show is sponsored by Podiumwear.com 29:52 - Which players shouldn't Everton have sold? 37:01 - How has the style of play under Pep Guardiola different between each of the three teams he's managed? 48:07 - Today's show is sponsored by Roman. Go to GetRoman.com/TSS for a free online visit and free two-day shipping.  49:50 - Dream soccer jobs that aren't podcasting? 54:50 - Best cleats/boots/exterior footwear that we've worn and would recommend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former professionals Jordan Angeli and Lori Lindsay join Daryl and Taylor in Baltimore at the United Soccer Coaches convention to break down all that was from the 2020 NWSL Draft. Lots of moves, a couple big trades, and some solid pre-interview dancing. There's much to be discussed and lots of great NWSL chats to be had! Today's show is sponsored by Robinhood. Go to http://totalsoccer.robinhood.com to get your free stock Today's show is sponsored by ExpressVPN. Go to http://expressvpn.com/soccer to get 15 months for the price of 12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded recently in Baltimore at the United Soccer Coaches convention, it's a three-part lower-league American soccer special. Here are the timestamps: 3:05 — We talk to Ira Jersey of League One Fun about what's happening in the third tier of American soccer.  League One only started play last year but is rapidly maturing. 26:14 — Phill Grooms from the USL Show talks some big-picture USL Championship with us, including the developing transfer market between USL and MLS 50:35 — Ira and Phill join us for a round of the Wikipedia Game! Find League One Fun, The USL Show, and more American soccer content on The Beautiful Game Network --> http://www.bgn.fm SPONSORS: Today's show is sponsored by Robinhood. Go to http://totalsoccer.roinhood.com to get started   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We ask ourselves four Premier League questions, then answer four questions from listeners: Man Utd’s 3-0 win over Brighton means they’re now 15 games unbeaten. How seriously should we take them? Are they 2020-21 title challengers? If not, why not? Christian Pulisic was great again, but why did Chelsea concede three goals and lose to West Ham? Arsenal now won three in a row (Southampton, Sheff Utd (FA Cup) and Norwich). What are they doing right? Any commonalities among goals scored? Are Everton good now? LISTENER QUESTIONS: Did NWSL made a mistake by signing a TV rights agreement that places their games behind a paywall? Should Weston McKennie stay at Schalke next year? If he moves, which EPL club would be an ideal destination? Which teams are being promoted from the Championship? What does the race for those spots look like? Also, of the teams that are coming up which ones are most likely to do well? Who has the authority to make the five substitutions rule permanent? Take a look at this highlights reel of Brentford FC's Said Benrahma in action  SPONSORS Go to Fubo.tv/TSS for a 7-day free trial Use code TSS20 for 20% off pus free shipping at Manscaped.com Get 25% off your first order at DrinkHydrant.com/soccer   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices