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

Ryan and Taylor are on hand to run through all the biggest action from the last weekend of the spookiest month of the year, including MLS Cup Conference Final triumphs for LAFC and Philly, some shocking score lines in the Premier League, another monstrous win for Napoli, and much more!WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details—Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Indochino! Use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com to get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of The Big Thing, Graham and Taylor take a long look at Aston Villa.Three years after getting sacked by Arsenal, Unai Emery returns to the Premier League with a point to prove. He takes over at Aston Villa after the club sacked Steven Gerrard for a seemingly vast variety of reasons. What went wrong for Gerrard, what will Unai Emery bring to Villa, and what represents success for a club who have a stated objective of being “the best of the rest?”WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details—Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com and enter the code 'TSS20' at checkout to save $20 on your first Artifact!Mint Mobile! Head to MintMobile.com/TSS to cut your wireless bill to $15 a month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graham and Taylor review the status of every Champions League group after 5 of the 6 games, and hand out some thumbs up and thumbs down to pretty much every match this week! Plus, praise for Sadio Mane, sleepy eyes for Dortmund and Man City, love for Messi scoring goals, and anger at Rangers for refusing to do much of anything.WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details—Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com and enter the code 'TSS20' at checkout to save $20 on your first Artifact!Mint Mobile! Head to MintMobile.com/TSS to cut your wireless bill to $15 a month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graham and Taylor do their best to answer your listener questions, including:1) Why do MLS kickoff times differ from broadcast start times to such an absurd degree?2) If CONCACAF and CAF combined, how would CONCACAF nations do in combined international competitions?3) If Newcastle wants to take the next step this summer, which current starters could they retain and still take that next step?4) Can Graham explain Irn-Bru, and what he thinks it tastes like?5) What happened to Christian Ramirez at Aberdeen?6) Aside from Carlos Vela and Darlington Nagbe, what other potential starters have turned down their respective national teams?7) Will the "Americans in Action" episodes please come back?WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details—Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com and enter the code 'TSS20' at checkout to save $20 on your first Artifact!Mint Mobile! Head to MintMobile.com/TSS to cut your wireless bill to $15 a month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our old friend (and podcast turncoat) Sam Stejskal is back on the show to discuss the MLS playoffs so far, preview the Conference Finals, and then spend 30 minutes or so breaking down the USMNT'S most-pressing tactical and roster concerns ahead of the World Cup. Does Jesus Ferreira fit with the way the team actually tends to play? How could we get more control from the midfield? Will Gio Reyna ever stop being perplexed by his teammates' decisions? All that and more!WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details—Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com and enter the code 'TSS20' at checkout to save $20 on your first Artifact!Mint Mobile! Head to MintMobile.com/TSS to cut your wireless bill to $15 a month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Weekend Review episode, it's just Graham and Taylor and they're bringing out their thumbs... to do some thumbs up/thumbs down reviewing of the weekend that was. There are rhymes, conversations about players who best use their backsides, appreciation for VAR, dislike of VAR, and much much more! Plus the biggest talking points from some of the weekend's biggest results, including Chelsea-Man United, Tottenham-Newcastle, and Nottingham Forest-Liverpool, and a lengthy conversation about Leeds United, where the clock seems to be ticking ever louder for Jesse Marsch.WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details—Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com and enter the code 'TSS20' at checkout to save $20 on your first Artifact!Mint Mobile! Head to MintMobile.com/TSS to cut your wireless bill to $15 a month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl Grove passed away 2 years ago today. He is missed.I wanted to say a few words for my friend, on a day that doesn't have to be sad... but still feels that way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! (you may have heard)The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details.--On this week's episode of The Big Thing, we're spending some time on Klopp-gate, or whatever nonsense title it's been given.Prior to last weekend's match against Manchester City, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp discussed his club's ability to compete financially with some of the richest clubs on the planet. He responded that, "there are three clubs in world football who can do what they want financially" and agreed with the idea that there is no ceiling to what those clubs are able to spend. Was he correct in his assessment? What do we make of the claims of xenophobia that came from Man City in response? Are oil-rich clubs warping modern football? We get into those and many other questions!--SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by...Helix Sleep! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS for up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! With Helix, better sleep starts now.LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Terms and conditions apply.HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/TSS65 and use code 'TSS65' for 65% off plus free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! (you may have heard)The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details.--We've got a double-interview episode of TSS today!Up first, Steph Yang of The Athletic discusses what it was like covering the USWNT ahead of the England friendly in the wake of the release of The Yates Report, and then goes deep on the tactical dilemmas facing head coach Vlatko Andonovski. All of that with an eye towards determining whether or not US supporters need to be at their respective Panic Stations.After that, Elliot Barr of the River City 93 podcast joins the show to talk about the conclusion of the regular season for the Richmond Kickers, their playoff outlook, and why this season has been one of the most enjoyable in recent memory.--SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by...Helix Sleep! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS for up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! With Helix, better sleep starts now.LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Terms and conditions apply.HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/TSS65 and use code 'TSS65' for 65% off plus free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details.--It’s time for listener questions! You can find the full list that we discussed down below:1) Which World Cup group stage match will have the biggest goal differential?2) Do national team coaches have a shelf life?3) If we were superstar soccer players, would we rather play for one club for our entire career or play for a number of elite clubs?4) What does Vlatko Andonovski like about Andi Sullivan’s interpretation of the No. 6 role?5) What’s prevented Andre Blake from making a big-money move to Europe?6) How do fans feel about Liga MX’s format?7) For each co-host, other than your primary club, what other jersey would you wear for free? And what other jersey would you have to be paid to wear?--SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by...Helix Sleep! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS for up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! With Helix, better sleep starts now.LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Terms and conditions apply.HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/TSS65 and use code 'TSS65' for 65% off plus free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to review the first round of the MLS playoffs! We discuss all six first round games in detail, talk giant tacos, and make predictions for the conference semifinals.--WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details.--SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by...Helix Sleep! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS for up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! With Helix, better sleep starts now.LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Terms and conditions apply.HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/TSS65 and use code 'TSS65' for 65% off plus free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe look back on a weekend with an eventful Clasico, a blockbuster Premier League encounter, MLS Cup Playoffs, a man with a toaster on his head at a Wrexham game, and much more!--WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details.--SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by...Helix Sleep! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS for up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! With Helix, better sleep starts now.LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Terms and conditions apply.HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/TSS65 and use code 'TSS65' for 65% off plus free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of The Big Thing, Joe Lowery is joined by Backheeled.com’s Arianna Cascone to talk about the NWSL’s regular season and to look ahead to the playoffs. Joe and Arianna discuss surprise teams and stars from the regular season, playoff favorites, X-Factors, and much more.It’s important to note that many people are acutely feeling the weight of the Sally Yates’ report that was published last week. On this episode, we’re choosing to spotlight many of the players and teams who have done great work on the field this year. You can find coverage of the Yates’ report in an earlier slot in our feed and in all of the places that we point to in this show’s intro.--WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to talk about the latest action from the Champions League Group Stage! We touch on nearly every game, Graham calls some people "useless", and we generally have a great time.--WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details.--We’re back with another batch of listener questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below.1) Will the World Cup holders France fail to get out of the group stages like the past three World Cup holders ( Italy, Spain, Germany)?2) Which of England's "Bubble Players" would start for the USMNT, and would any Americans start for England?3) Should Patrick Vieira be considered for Champions League-level club? If not, what does he need to accomplish to earn that respect?4) If all the world's coaches had themselves as a player at their peak available for selection, which coaches would pick themselves as a player to start for their clubs or countries?5) How has St. Louis' roster construction gone so far? Where do they need the most additional investment and which expansion club do they most resemble?6) If each of the podcast hosts randomly received a few billion dollars in order to purchase a lower league team, who would they buy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details.--It’s time to talk about the MLS Playoffs! Taylor, Joe, and Graham team up to preview the postseason field, spending a few minutes talking about each team ahead of this weekend’s first set of games. We chat about favorites, underdogs, key players, and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Graham and Joe are here to look back on an action-packed weekend, which saw the Play-Off picture come clear in MLS, more questions for Jurgen Klopp and a delightfully balanced edition of Der Klassiker!WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details.--We’re back with another batch of listener questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below.1) Who is the most notable outfield player to have never scored a goal for either club or country?2) Which is more prestigious: winning the World Cup or winning the Premier League? What about winning MLS Cup vs. the Supporters’ Shield?3) Is there a possibility that Christian Pulisic is on the bench for the USMNT’s first game at the World Cup?4) If the U.S. was going to pick a roster based on USMNT twitter's demands, how would the team play?5) What is included in a major player’s image rights?6) What are the little flags that are exchanged between clubs before a game?—Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com and enter the code 'TSS20' at checkout to save $20 on your first Artifact!Mint Mobile! Head to MintMobile.com/TSS to cut your wireless bill to $15 a month!Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details.__We get into all the action from Champions League Match Day 3! Xavi got his tactics wrong versus Inter Milan, Chelsea rampant as Sterling and James shone brightly (as did Graham Potter's newfound wardrobe), Scottish clubs had another night to forget and Joe Hart maybe needs passing practice, Napoli are Joe's new gods after trouncing Ajax, Erling Haaland can not be stopped from scoring, Lopetegui sacked prior to Sevilla's game against Dortmund, and much much more!__Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com and enter the code 'TSS20' at checkout to save $20 on your first Artifact!Mint Mobile! Head to MintMobile.com/TSS to cut your wireless bill to $15 a month!Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for some American soccer listener questions! You can find the full list that we discussed down below.1) What are we hoping to see from the USWNT in their upcoming friendlies?2) In the women’s game, who shares the “elite” tier with the USWNT?3) What rules would we change in MLS to give teams more freedom while keeping some semblance of parity?4) It seems like many American soccer fans are national team first, club second. Is that true in other countries?5) What national team plays like the USMNT wants to play?6) Would the USMNT be better off in the long run playing a "Red Bull" style?7) Who’s the most important player that the U.S. needs healthy for Qatar?--WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details—Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com and enter the code 'TSS20' at checkout to save $20 on your first Artifact!Mint Mobile! Head to MintMobile.com/TSS to cut your wireless bill to $15 a month!Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This isn't our standard episode of The Big Thing. Now that the report from the U.S. Soccer independent investigation, led by Sally Yates is in, Meg Linehan and Steph Yang discussed key findings and systemic recommendations on the latest episode of Full Time, The Athletic's women's soccer podcast. We're publishing their episode as this week's Big Thing to ensure that as many folks hear it as possible.Content warning: this podcast discusses sensitive topics including sexual, verbal and emotional abuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe have convened to discuss Man City's derby demolition of Utd, Arsenal's triumph over their neighbors, some eventful games in Serie A, LAFC's Supporters Shield triumph, and more!WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details—Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com and enter the code 'TSS20' at checkout to save $20 on your first Artifact!Mint Mobile! Head to MintMobile.com/TSS to cut your wireless bill to $15 a month!Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of The Big Thing, it's time for a Scot and an American to help an Englishman tackle the confusing behemoth that is the England national team. Are they in trouble and, if so, how much? What are Southgate's preferred tactics, how have they evolved, and are they best suited to get the team playing well? What happens after the tournament? Plenty of questions to be answered, and we do our best to do so!--WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS foursome will be in New York for a live show on Sunday, November 20th. We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more. Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details!—Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com and enter the code 'TSS20' at checkout to save $20 on your first Artifact!Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to talk MLS! Ryan and Joe team up to tackle the biggest storylines from the regular season as we get closer and closer to Decision Day. Has Gareth Bale actually made LAFC better? What's behind FC Cincinnati's improvement? What's wrong with the Seattle Sounders? And how are the Philadelphia Union so good? All that - and much, much more - on the show.--WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS foursome will be in New York for a live show on Sunday, November 20th. We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more. Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details!—Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com and enter the code 'TSS20' at checkout to save $20 on your first Artifact!Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS foursome will be in New York for a live show on Sunday, November 20th. We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more. Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details!--It’s time for listener questions! You can find the full list that our foursome discussed down below:1) Will any of us do a “shoey” at our live show in New York?2) Could Gregg Berhalter bring more than 26 players to Qatar as a reward for certain players who helped the U.S. qualify for the World Cup?3) Which 5 USMNT players would we go back in time to add to the current U.S. team ahead of the World Cup?4) Which country that has never hosted the World Cup would we like to see host?5) Why is a rivalry game called a “derby”?6) What national teams would win a Champions League style tournament if the men’s teams played the first legs and the women’s teams played the second legs?7) Where does Luis Suarez rank among the greatest strikers in Premier League history?—Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com and enter the code 'TSS20' at checkout to save $20 on your first Artifact!Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a loooong look at the USA's 0-0 draw (which felt like a loss) with Saudi Arabia, and ponder why things looked so sluggish, the players so complacent, and Gregg Berhalter so devoid of ideas against a frustrating (but beatable) opponent. Whose stock is up or down after this camp, and what can be changed for the better ahead of the USA's first game at the World Cup? All that and much much more!WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS foursome will be in New York for a live show on Sunday, November 20th. We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more. Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details!—Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com and enter the code 'TSS20' at checkout to save $20 on your first Artifact!Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wikipedia Game is back, baby! In lieu of an international break Weekend Review, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven are here with a TSS classic quiz! Play along, y'all!WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS foursome will be in New York for a live show on Sunday, November 20th. We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more. Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details!—Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com and enter the code 'TSS20' at checkout to save $20 on your first Artifact!Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS foursome will be in New York for a live show on Sunday, November 20th. We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more. Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details!—Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to break down the USA' no-good, very-bad day against Japan. Why did the US look incapable of stringing together multiple passes? How did Japan's tactical setup nullify most of what the USMNT wanted to do? Which players helped their World Cup case and which ones did the opposite? All that and much more!Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com and enter the code 'TSS20' at checkout to save $20 on your first Artifact!Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com!LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of The Big Thing, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to get to the bottom of a major talking point in Italian football: what's wrong with Juventus?After disappointing seasons under Maurizio Sarri and Andrea Pirlo, Max Allegri returned to take charge in the summer of 2021, and led the team to a resounding… 4th place finish. This season, Juventus is 8th in the table after 7 games, and they've managed zero points from their opening games of the Champions League. Manager Max Allegri remains in charge, but all is not right with The Old Lady. So, what’s gone wrong, what can be fixed, and what needs to change?Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com and enter the code 'TSS20' at checkout to save $20 on your first Artifact!Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com!LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS foursome will be in New York for a live show on Sunday, November 20th. We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more. Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details!—On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe answer your listener questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below:1) Who keeps track of stoppage time?2) What are overlapping and underlapping runs?3) Why was everyone giving Todd Boehly a hard time about exploring player trades?4) Is it an advantage to have players from the same country at the same club?5) What kind of drop-off could we see from clubs and leagues after this winter’s World Cup?6) What does Taylor think about other shows playing the Wikipedia game? Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com and enter the code 'TSS20' at checkout to save $20 on your first Artifact!Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com!LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here with your USMNT September window preview! What do we make of the recent roster changes that Gregg Berhalter has made after some key injuries? And what should you expect from Japan and Saudi Arabia? All that - and much, much more - on the show.Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com/mom and enter the code 'TSS20' at checkout to save $20 on your first Artifact!Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com!LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven are here to talk through the biggest moments of the weekend in soccer, including derby victories for Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, some surprising results in the Bundesliga and Serie A, and much more!Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com/mom and enter the code 'TSS20' at checkout to save $20 on your first Artifact!Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com!LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The USMNT’s roster for the September window is here. Who’s on it? Are there any surprises? And did Gregg Berhatler make the right choices? Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe discuss all that - and more - on this week’s episode of The Big Thing.Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Roman! Get $15 off your first order of Roman T-support at Roman.com/TSS!Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS! With Helix, better sleep starts now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We get into all the action from Champions League Match Day 2! Bayern's second half had Barcelona and Lewandowski feeling beaten, Liverpool left it late (but got the result) vs Ajax, Erling Haaland floated through the air in much the way that bricks don't to get a winner for Manchester City, a Champions League debut for Graham Potter at Chelsea, Allegri on the hottest of hot seats at Juventus, and much much more!Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Roman! Get $15 off your first order of Roman T-support at Roman.com/TSS!Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS! With Helix, better sleep starts now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery are dipping into the virtual mailbag! From Panini sticker albums to Welcome to Wrexham and a world where teams don't have managers, we cover it all! Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Roman! Get $15 off your first order of Roman T-support at Roman.com/TSS!Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS! With Helix, better sleep starts now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the USMNT's roster for the September dropping later this week, Taylor conducts a good-natured debate between Graham and Joe about who Gregg Berhalter should call in and who he should leave at home. You can find the full list of players that we debated down below!1) Josh Sargent2) James Sands3) Ethan Horvath4) Malik Tillman5) Gio Reyna6) Tim Ream7) Sam Vines8) Eryk Williamson9) Brandon Vazquez10) Ricardo PepiSponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Roman! Get $15 off your first order of Roman T-support at Roman.com/TSS!Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS! With Helix, better sleep starts now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Bailey, Graham Ruthven, Joe Lowery and Taylor Rockwell convene to discuss a distinctly Premier League-free weekend, where Borussia Dortmund failed to capitalize on Bayern Munich's latest draw, Real Madrid are still perfect, and Juventus endured a manic series of injury-time events!Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Roman! Get $15 off your first order of Roman T-support at Roman.com/TSS!Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS! With Helix, better sleep starts now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Big Thing episode, we head back to Stamford Bridge to discuss the firing of Thomas Tuchel and the hiring of Graham Potter. Which spin from which camp is most likely to be true? Why sack a manager after spending close to 300 million GBP in a summer? Is Graham Potter as much of a slam dunk as he seems? We get into all of that and more in an episode Graham dubbed "almost literally the reason we decided this show was a good idea."Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com!Upside! Upside is a cash back app that enables people to get more value from their purchases and improves the profitability of local businesses, so communities grow stronger! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Champions League is back! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe are here to walk you through Matchday 1. We chat about Liverpool’s epic defeat to Napoli (and give plenty of credit to Napoli), Bayern’s win over Inter, Real Madrid’s win over Celtic, PSG’s win over Juventus, and much, much, much more. Plus, U.S. Open Cup Final!Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com!Upside! Upside is a cash back app that enables people to get more value from their purchases and improves the profitability of local businesses, so communities grow stronger! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s listener questions time! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe are here to answer your lovely questions. You can find the full list that we tackled down below.1) Which of Neymar, Gareth Bale, and Eden Hazard came closest to fulfilling their potential?2) Why did Ralf Ragnick leave Manchester United?3) Who will be the best non-injured player to not be selected for their country’s World Cup team?4) What ever happened to Fabian Johnson? 5) You have to set up a dinner for yourself and 3 others. 1 footballer, 1 non-football athlete, and 1 other celebrity. Who are you inviting? And what will be the dinner?6) How would a mid-table Premier League club do in the Scottish Premiership? And how would Rangers and Celtic do in the Premier League?7) Which Premier League manager would be best in a bare knuckle cage match?Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com!Upside! Upside is a cash back app that enables people to get more value from their purchases and improves the profitability of local businesses, so communities grow stronger! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a double interview sort of day! Taylor chats with USL President Jake Edwards about the US Open Cup Final, the growth of the league as a hole, increased relationships with foreign leagues and clubs, and much more!Then, Sacramento GM Todd Dunivant helps preview the big game, and discusses how his club have made it this far, the work they've done to engage the local community, their best and brightest players, and what the future holds.Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com!Upside! Upside is a cash back app that enables people to get more value from their purchases and improves the profitability of local businesses, so communities grow stronger! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven convene to discuss the biggest games of the weekend, including an eventful Merseyside Derby, Manchester United's emphatic answer to Arsenal's 100% record, and a fantastic derby at the San Siro!Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com!Upside! Upside is a cash back app that enables people to get more value from their purchases and improves the profitability of local businesses, so communities grow stronger! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Big Thing episode, we take a look at a topic that's been dominating the world's soccer podcasts: is Arsenal good now? And if the answer is yes, could the club be strong enough to challenge for the title? The Gunners have 5 wins from 5 and had a fantastic window, so we get into the weeds on whether they have what it takes to stay in the title conversation.Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...FX’s Welcome to Wrexham! Wednesdays on FX! Stream on Hulu!Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Champions League is almost here! Today, Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe are previewing the group stage. We pick out our favorites, hipster picks, key matchups, and answer some of your questions! All that - and much more - on the show.Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...FX’s Welcome to Wrexham! Wednesdays on FX! Stream on Hulu!Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a 'Footy Scran' special on TSS today, as Man vs. Food host Adam Richman joins Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruthven to discuss his beloved Tottenham and his status as a Grimsby Town shareholder, before giving his expert opinion on some of the beautiful game's best and worst stadium food!Links to the food Adam is rating here:Birmingham City's cheesy chipsWembley Stadium's Bovril ice lollyMan City's nachosPollok's mac 'n' cheese pieAFC Wimbledon's Ribman pieSponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...FX’s Welcome to Wrexham! Wednesdays on FX! Stream on Hulu!Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Americans in Action time! This week, Taylor, Joe, and Graham dissect Yunus Musah’s performance (and mourn that disallowed goal), Joe Scally’s game against Bayern, Sargent’s latest goal, and much more. We also answer your USMNT questions!Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...FX’s Welcome to Wrexham! Wednesdays on FX! Stream on Hulu!Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven are here to break down all the biggest action from the weekend, including, Roma's draw at Juve, Bayern's draw with Yann Sommer, Liverpool's nine-goal demolition of Bournemouth, and much more!Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...FX’s Welcome to Wrexham! Wednesdays on FX! Stream on Hulu!Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got another episode of The Big Thing for you! This week, we delve deep into the seedy underworld that is Manchester United ownership. Who are the Glazers and how did they take over the club? Plus, why are supporters so angry with them, what other factors have played into the club's downturn in fortune, how do things progress from here, and much much more!Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Welcome to Wrexham! We are supported by FX’s Welcome to Wrexham, which premieres today, Wednesday August 24th on FX and will be available to stream on Hulu!LinkedIn Jobs! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS. Terms and conditions apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this listener questions episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe tackle topics from all over the globe. From Casemiro’s move to Manchester United to tear-inducing soccer moments, we cover plenty of ground.Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Welcome to Wrexham! We are supported by FX’s Welcome to Wrexham, which premieres today, Wednesday August 24th on FX and will be available to stream on Hulu!LinkedIn Jobs! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS. Terms and conditions apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a little over a week until the European summer transfer window slams shut, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham survey the very best done deals, before looking at the players who may still be on the move, plus the clubs who have "won" the window!Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Welcome to Wrexham! We are supported by FX’s Welcome to Wrexham, which premieres today, Wednesday August 24th on FX and will be available to stream on Hulu!LinkedIn Jobs! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS. Terms and conditions apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.