Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

Help us shape the future of TSS by completing this quick survey.The TSS Gang is here to look back on Champions League Match Day Two (AKA part two of "The Phasening"), in which Aston Villa made history against Bayern Munich, Arsenal conquered PSG, Real Madrid suffered a shock loss and there were big wins for Dortmund, Benfica and many more!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Help us shape the future of TSS by completing this quick survey.Taylor and Joe dive into Pochettino’s first-ever U.S. men’s national team roster. Who made the cut? Who’s missing? What did we learn from his press conference earlier today? And what do we expect from Poch’s USMNT when they take on Panama and Mexico in the coming days? All that — and much more — in this deep-dive.JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Help us shape the future of TSS by completing this quick survey.Taylor and Joe are here talking all things USMNT and MLS! We briefly chop it up about some of the, shall we say, challenges of covering games in person before diving into a whole set of topics. We discuss things that could derail Pochettino's time with the USMNT, Ricardo Pepi's status at PSV, the best business done by MLS teams this year, the U.S. Open Cup, and so much more!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TSS Gang is here to look back upon an action-packed weekend, in which Tottenham brought the thunder to Old Trafford, Bayer Leverkusen halted Bayern's winning streak and the points were shared in a controversial Madrid derby!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Friedkin Group - which is the majority owner of AS Roma - has now reached an agreement to buy a majority stake in Everton. In this week's episode, we're going deep on the deal, we're looking at what needs to happen to steer the Toffees' ship in the right direction, and we're looking at why there's so much American ownership in the biggest European leagues.JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a power trio today! Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to answer your questions:1) Will top players like Rodri actually go on strike?2) What is the history behind Liverpool's “You'll Never Walk Alone"?3) Why don’t super subs exist anymore?4) If each confederation that has never won a World Cup were to create a continental team, instead of individual national teams, what is the farthest we could see each continent going in a World Cup? 5) Do top-level mid-career USL players have a path into MLS or other leagues?6) What are the best poophousery moments we remember where the player went unpunished? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our old pal returns! Manuel Veth is back on the show to discuss the early days of the 2024 Bundesliga campaign. What are the issues preventing Dortmund from putting it all together? Why have Leverkusen started to leak goals at the back? Who are Vincent Kompany's key men at Bayern, and who are the players presently out in the cold? Will Leipzig ever find a way to become actual title contenders? Plus, praise for Heidenheim's scouting, Stuttgart's acquisitions, and much much more!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor and Joe are here to chat about all things MLS! We discuss the debated tifo that NYCFC fans put up for their clash with Inter Miami on Saturday, the MLS MVP race, top trophy contenders, teams eliminated from playoff contention, the U.S. Open Cup final, Ben Olsen's turnaround, and so much more!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TSS Gang is here to preview another huge weekend of soccer, in which Arsenal nearly pulled off a famous victory at the Etihad, Milan surprised their San Siro neighbors, and much more!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've sent us your hot takes - and we're gonna take 'em or leave 'em! The TSS gang is fielding listener opinions on Liverpool's incredible depth, Emma Hayes' chances of managing both senior national teams, and much more!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Champions League is back, and so are our match day breakdowns! We go over on hour in hopes of discussing as much of the expanded format as possible, and break down the week that was, with focus in particular on Man City-Inter, Milan-Liverpool, Juventus-PSV, Monaco-Barcelona, and much much more!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The whole gang is here to answer your questions, which you can find down below!1. With reports saying that Mauricio Pochettino has already met with MLS owners about player development, do we think there is any possibility he is viewing the USMNT job past 2026 World Cup?2. What is the ideal time to fire a manager?3. If Man City are found guilty of a portion of their charges and end up relegated, how would that impact them financially?4. Could a Premier League team register two entirely different squads, one for the league and one for cup competitions?5. Why is turf so much worse than grass? 6. Do we think the World Cup will adopt the new Champions League format down the road as they continue to increase the number of nations participating?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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor and Joe are here to break down the latest and greatest from around MLS! They chat about the teams they're most looking forward to watching as the postseason nears, in the form of Joe's MLS Enthusiasm Rankings. Taylor tosses topics Joe's way -- and then Joe has to blind rank them from 1-10. It's fun. It's insightful. It's chaotic.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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe, Graham and Ryan are here with all of the biggest moments from the weekend, including, but not limited to, an 'ugly' defensive win for Arsenal in the North London Derby, the end of the Arne Slot honeymoon, an important win for Pulisic's Milan, and much more!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The brand-new Champions Leage format begins next week, with 18 (eighteen!) matches across three days for the first round of the new 'league phase'. The TSS Gang is here to break it all down!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!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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your favorite foursome is answering your listener questions, including:1) Has MLS become too good to play games during international windows?2) What do clubs, managers and players do during international breaks?3) Why do Brazilian soccer players go by one name often a nickname?4) How does one stop following clubs, and who are some less-heralded Premier Clubs worth keeping an eye on?5) How do basketball and other US team sports succeed in developing players from underprivileged backgrounds when US soccer fails?6) Which of the following Red Bull scenarios is most likely in the next 5 years: 1) New York Red Bulls win MLS Cup, 2) RB Leipzig wins the Bundesliga, or 3) Leeds becomes Leeds Red Bulls (or similar) with a new RB-branded logo?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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That’s right: Poch is the new manager of the U.S. men’s national team! The whole gang is here to talk about how U.S. Soccer secured one of the best coaches in the world, what it means, and what comes next. It’s safe to say the U.S. made lemonade out of the lemons they’ve been handed since the 2022 World 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!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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a new man in charge of the USMNT! Taylor, Ryan, and Joe combine to chat all about the news that was announced on the pregame for today's U.S. vs. New Zealand match: Mauricio Pochettino is officially the manager of the USMNT! What does this mean? How do we feel? And what comes next? We chat about all of those things -- and we'll have a fully dedicated Poch/USMNT episode dropping tomorrow! Then it's on to the game itself: how did the U.S. perform against New Zealand? Exciting times ahead.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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graham and Taylor are together on a pleasant Sunday afternoon to discuss a very unpleasant performance from the USMNT against Canada. What did Canada have that the US didn't? Which US players improved their stock and which ones did the opposite of that? How quickly could a Poch appointment turn around the creeping (or already prevalent?) negativity? All that and much more!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're trying out a new concept! The group reaches some "way too early" conclusions about the season, based on the first few games so far. Everton? A lot worse than one co-host thought. Liverpool? A lot better than that same co-host thought. There's also discussion of Brighton, Man United, Barcelona, Real Madrid and many more!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The whole TSS crew is here to dive into the latest surrounding the USMNT! We chat about the coaching situation, the roster for upcoming friendlies against Canada and New Zealand, and so much more.JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The full TSS gang is here to dive into the Listener Questions mailbag! We're looking at what would happen if an MLS team was placed in Mexico, we're learning about Paralympic blind soccer, and much more!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The grades are in, folks. On today's show, the whole TSS crew is gathered to hand out summer transfer window report cards to Europe's biggest clubs. Where did Chelsea land after a wild summer? What about Barcelona, with all of their lever-pulling? And how did Kylian Mbappe impact Real Madrid and PSG's grades? All that -- and so much more -- on the show!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Big Thing goes to Turin, as Ryan, Joe and Graham evaluate Thiago Motta's new-look Juventus!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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Graham and Joe wade into your takes to decide if we're taking them or leaving them!1) Champions League qualifying and the Champions League itself should be played in the same season.2) A 64 team World Cup would be better than a 48 team World Cup.3) The first day of a major tournament should not just be the opening game. It should have more games, too.4) End the practice of transfer fees all together. Only swap deals and free transfers.5) Trinity Rodman will go down as the greatest USWNT player ever.6) U.S. Soccer should not use the war chest on a top level manager like Poch. Instead, they should use it to build domes for all cold weather climate MLS stadiums and force the league to switch to the European calendar.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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The whole gang is here to answer your questions! 1) How can Chelsea maintain a squad the size of a small town, aka what are the rules on Premier League squad size and makeup?2) Could MLS follow in the footsteps of the NWSL's new Collective Bargaining Agreement?3) If and when Poch takes over, which players that Berhalter had soured on would we like to see get a new shake?4) Do USMNT fans overrate the current talent pool? Are they really above, say, Scotland?5) What is going on in Brazil's Serie A right now with Corinthians and Fluminense in relegation places 20+ matches into the season?6) Besides Wimbledon, what are the must-see lower-league grounds in or around London?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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor and Joe are here to chat about all things MLS! How did the Crew top LAFC to win the Leagues Cup trophy? What's propelling Inter Miami's Shield run without Messi? How worried should Real Salt Lake be after their transfer window and loss to San Jose? All that -- and much 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TSS Gang is here to look over the biggest games of the weekend, including Chelsea's big win at Wolves, Liverpool's progression under Arne Slot, the start of the Bundesliga, and much more!==================== 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our old friend The Wikipedia Game returns from an extended absence. Taylor had clues for 13 players but then almost immediately gave one away... so it's a best-to-five race for trivia supremacy! Categories are Current Chelsea Players, Players That Have Moved in the Transfer Window, and TSS-Centric Players... whatever that means.==================== 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TSS Gang is here to run through the latest transfer dealings across Europe, where the Chelsea Trading Platform continues apace, Man City look to make some moves, Arsenal try to lock down another Mikel, and much more!==================== 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The whole gang is here to answer your questions! 1) Why isn’t there much buzz about the USMNT’s next generation?2) Which would we choose for the USMNT: a full cycle of Jesse Marsch or two years of Mauricio Pochettino?3) What happened to Bordeaux and what comes next for their fans and players?4) How did Como rise to Serie A and what’s up with all of their big name-players?5) Which Real Madrid bench player has the best chance of breaking into the starting lineup this season?6) What’s the strangest piece of club merchandise that we’ve come across? 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TSS Gang - minus a poorly Taylor Rockwell - is here with the first Weekend Review of the new season, detailing positive starts for Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool, a worrying beginning for Antonio Conte's life at Napoli, updates from Leagues Cup, and much more!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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TSS Gang is here with a fresh batch of Listener Questions! Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe discuss Leagues Cup, USWNT midfielders ahead of 2027, the pay-to-play model, and... we play a round of 'Would You Rather'!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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everybody stay calm! Okay, fine, we didn't stay calm. With reports stating that Mauricio Pochettino is close to taking over as the USMNT's new manager, Taylor and Joe react! Did we expect anything like this? What does this mean for the USMNT? And will we ever stop shouting for joy? After we settle down from the Poch chat, it's on to another batch of Joe's Enthusiasm Rankings, MLS transfer deadline day edition. Which moves does Joe love? Which ones does he like? And which ones don't move the needle? Find out 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part 2 of our 2024-2025 Premier League preview, we go deep on the transfers, managers, tactics and key players for the every single team in the bottom (alphabetical) half of the league. How do Liverpool move on after Jurgen Klopp’s exit? Can Manchester United take a step forward? Which newly promoted team will shine? All that and much, much, much more, including some Very Specific Predictions!Use this code to join the TSS FPL 2024-25 League: dqxbu2JOIN 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part 1 of our 2024-2025 Premier League preview, we go deep on the transfers, managers, tactics and key players for the top (alphabetical) half of the league: Arsenal through Ipswich Town. Can the Gunners get it done this year? Will Everton survive more looming financial concerns? Will Chelsea just continue to spend no matter what? Can Aston Villa hold onto that Champions League spot again this campaign? All that and much much more, including some Very Specific Predictions!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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma Hayes' start to life as USWNT coach couldn't have gone much better, with a Gold Medal secured at Paris 2024 following a (fairly narrow) victory over Brazil. The TSS gang break down the final and look to what's next for the women's NT!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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Graham and Taylor wade into your takes to decide if we're taking them or leaving them!1) Tanner Tessmann, not Johnny, will take Tyler Adams spot as the #6 for the 2026 World Cup2) In group stage play goalless draws should result in both teams receiving ZERO points3) An Asian or African country will win the World Cup before a North American country does4) Five a side or TST style soccer should be incorporated into the Olympics5) European soccer desperately needs salary caps for parity, not solvency.6) Leagues Cup will build interest in MLS from US based LigaMX fans.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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into a set of your questions! You can find the full list we discussed down below:1. Why are the Olympic soccer jerseys different than the senior team jerseys?2. Does the Red Bull tactical approach work better as an underdog tactical style, or for teams with more resources? 3. Is Tim Melia the best penalty-stopper in MLS history?4. How can teams counter the 3-2-5 attacking shape that’s sweeping the globe?5. Should Aston Villa make a move for Jack Grealish?6. If money was no object, would we spend on a top-tier coach for the USMNT or spend on getting the USMNT players together for an entire club season?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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Graham are here to deliver an update on the US teams at Paris 2024! It's the end of the road for the men, whose limitations were exposed by Morocco, while the WNT survived a technical battle with Japan to progress!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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss all the biggest signings and potential new additions in the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and more. Arsenal's spend has them looking stronger, while Manchester United find themselves on yet more shaky ground. Chelsea keep on spending, Liverpool and Newcastle have yet to spend, and Aston Villa, Fulham and West Ham are all adding quality. Plus, PSG, Barcelona, Juventus and more!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TSS Gang returns to discuss the final group stage game for the men's and women's Olympics teams - a pair of victories against Guinea and Australia respectively, to ensure quarterfinal progress!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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TSS Gang is here to answer your questions! Today, we look at whether the best USL teams could hang in MLS, we consider the career of Konrad de la Fuente, we pick a destination for a US National Team stadium, and much more!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor and Joe are back with the latest edition of MLS Rankings! On this episode, Taylor runs through a list of new signings who have joined MLS in the summer transfer window, ranging from new Designated Players in St. Louis, Austin, Houston, and Minnesota to key reinforcements. Joe then has to blind rank each signing. Who ends up on top? And who's stuck in last? Find out 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The whole gang is here to chat all about U.S. soccer at the Olympics! We start by breaking down the USWNT's big win over Germany. What did it tell us about Emma Hayes' team? Who shined? And what comes next? Then it's on to the men's win over New Zealand! Who impressed? And have our opinions changed on any players? 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 member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a Friday recording session! Such rarity!Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to discuss the USWNT's opening match of the 2024 Paris Olympics, a 3-0 win over Zambia. What did we learn from this, what tactical wrinkles did we see, and what can we expect in their next game against Germany? Plus, there's a brief chat about the Canada Soccer spying controversy, and a few more TIOLI suggestions!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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The whole crew is back together -- and we've brought Take It or Leave It back, too! After discussing the U.S. men's loss to France in their Olympic opener, our foursome dive into your hot takes. Is the group stage really the best part of a tournament? Is a European women's super league a good idea? Has the Apple TV deal been a net-negative for MLS? And should there be a yearly minutes cap on players? 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 member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor and Joe combine to chat all about the U.S. men's Olympic team! Who's the coach? Who's in the squad? Who should've been in the squad? And what are we expecting from the United States at this tournament? All that -- plus a bit of MLS chat -- 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.