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"The most negative MLS podcast out there" (their words) is about to spread the love!Up first is USMNT v Wales: who looked good, what didn't quite work, and positivity aboundsAround the 14 minute mark, Paul and Sam get into some of the latest stories in MLS: which playoff teams will be most impacted by Covid quarantines, Chicago is bringing everybody back, and lots of praise for Sporting KC and the Philadelphia Union.Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...Indochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more when you use the code "Athletic" at Indochino.comCredible! Visit Credible.com/TSS and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No spoilers...Joe and Taylor review the USMNT's friendly match versus Wales. Why did the US struggle to create clear-cut chances? How good was Yunus Musah on his debut? When will Twitter stop debating the merits of a false nine? Who do we want to see start against Panama? We answer all but one of those questions, and a lot more!Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...Indochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more when you use the code "Athletic" at Indochino.comManscaped! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code TSS20 at Manscaped.comCredible! Visit Credible.com/TSS and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor talks to Michael Kammarman, the USMNT's press officer since 2001. They get into the evolution of how the team has been covered since he came on board, Michael's advice to journalists who are just starting out, and the differences in his role based on the manager in charge. There's also insight into the post-Couva locker room, the current pool of players, and the individuals that have been the strongest voices in the locker room.Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...Indochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more when you use the code "Athletic" at Indochino.comCredible! Visit Credible.com/TSS and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of The Total Soccer Show, Joe and Taylor do a whoooooole bunch o' previewing!Up first, they celebrate having actual USMNT games to watch again, before quickly moving on to a preview of Wales. How do they like to play, who are their key performers, and what problems and opportunities could be presented to the USMNT? After that, Joe and Taylor select their starting elevens for Thursday's match, and get more than a little hyped about a few individual matchups.Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...Indochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more when you use the code "Athletic" at Indochino.comCredible! Visit Credible.com/TSS and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Weekend Review edition of The Total Soccer Show, we break down 4 big games from this past weekend:0:00 - Manchester City v Liverpool: what happened for both goals and why was the second half less exhilirating?17:22 - Borussia Dortmund v Bayern Munich: Haaland v Lewandowski lives up to the billing32:42 - Valencia v Real Madrid: what went wrong for Real Madrid, how Yunus Musah might fit into Berhalter's system, and why Sergio Ramos remains hilarious (even in defeat)50:13 - Lazio v Juventus: Ronaldo is crafty and McKennie isn't to blame for Pirlo's men dropping points.Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...Indochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more when you use the code "Athletic" at Indochino.comCredible! Visit Credible.com/TSS and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul and Sam are reunited and it feels... pretty, pretty good.0:00 - Discussing the latest USMNT roster, with particular emphasis on Yunus Musah and Gregg Berhalter's continued the quest for dual nationals! Plus, what has the fellas excited and who might play where.13:09 - Looking ahead to MLS Decision Day, the playoff picture rounding into much clearer focus, and the confusing reality of the LA Galaxy. Plus, possible coaching hires for a few different MLS teams.Sponsors!SoFi! Download the SoFi daily podcast to get the right information to help you gain financial independence.PolicyGenius! You can save 50% or more on life insurance at Policygenius.comLinkedIn! Go to linkedin.com/tss to get $50 off your first posting.Vuori! Get 20% off and free shipping on your first order when you go to vuoriclothing.com/TSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, Ryan and Taylor answer 8 listener questions:5:03 - Can Leicester City turn the Premier League into a "Big 7"?12:38 - Why weren't all the member of England's 1966 World Cup winning team knighted?19:26 - What happened to Joshua Pynadath at Ajax?24:23 - Which players do we appreciate for their talent but not particularly enjoy watching?32:47 - Is Haaland/Mbappe the next generation's Messi/Ronaldo?39:56 - What is a False 9 supposed to do? Plus, who scores the goals and what are some examples in the modern game?53:07 - How do other leagues aside from the Premier League utilize VAR?1:00:10 - What has been the most important (to US soccer) transfer involving an American?Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...Sponsors!SoFi! Download the SoFi daily podcast to get the right information to help you gain financial independence.PolicyGenius! You can save 50% or more on life insurance at Policygenius.comLinkedIn! Go to linkedin.com/tss to get $50 off your first posting.Vuori! Get 20% off and free shipping on your first order when you go to vuoriclothing.com/TSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a day when nothing massively stressful is happening, Joe and Taylor distract themselves by going deep on Gregg Berhalter's latest USMNT roster. Which players fit where and what should we expect from these players? Plus, we do our best to give you a lot (a lot!) of detail about some of the names you might not be as familiar with, as well as additional info or analysis on some that you will be!Sponsors!SoFi! Download the SoFi daily podcast to get the right information to help you gain financial independence.HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/TSS90 and use code TSS90 to get $90 off including free shipping.LinkedIn! Go to linkedin.com/tss to get $50 off your first posting.Vuori! Get 20% off and free shipping on your first order when you go to vuoriclothing.com/TSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a Bonus Episode of Allocation Disorder! Sam talks to Pablo Maurer about their latest masterpiece for The Athletic: "The short life and long death of Chivas USA"Find out their favorite anecdotes that didn't make it into the story, the experience of covering Chivas USA in their prime, the unique position the team occupies in American soccer history, and much much more!Sponsors!SoFi! Download the SoFi daily podcast to get the right information to help you gain financial independence.LinkedIn! Go to linkedin.com/tss to get $50 off your first posting.Vuori! Get 20% off and free shipping on your first order when you go to vuoriclothing.com/TSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of the Total Soccer Show, Ryan and Taylor review this weekend's most interesting moments, including...0:00 - Why the team who shall not be named can not be trusted2:43 - Manchester United v Arsenal: what Miguel Arteta did to create so many problems for Manchester United, plus explaining what happened on Pogba's penalty concession28:22 - Tottenham v Brighton: three (possible) mistakes from VAR can't stop Spurs from getting the win48:17 - Alaves v Barcelona: Koeman makes big changes at halftime while Busquets continues to raise more questions than answers for his manager.1:02:21 - Spezia v Juventus: Pirlo's old-school 4-4-2 is convincing in the box score but less so on the field1:11:06 - Udinese v Milan: Zlatan decides to do Zlatan things, Udinese's players' faces be damned!1:17:06 - Gladbach v Leipzig - The all-black kits weren't the only lovely thing on display, as Marco Rose's men show Leipzig how to be ruthless in front of goal.Sponsors!SoFi! Download the SoFi daily podcast to get the right information to help you gain financial independence.LinkedIn! Go to linkedin.com/tss to get $50 off your first posting.Vuori! Get 20% off and free shipping on your first order when you go to vuoriclothing.com/TSSManscaped! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code TSS20 at Manscaped.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our old friends Alexis and Christian are back on the program to discuss comedy in the Covid era, how shifting to remote recording has impacted how they conduct interviews, their thoughts on Everton and Arsenal so far, and much much more... including a length conversation about politics and society, triggered by the obvious thing: Skyline Chili. We also open the program by talking about Daryl, and reminisce about the best and worst of times (and how they often overlap).Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...Sponsors!SoFi! Download the SoFi daily podcast to get the right information to help you gain financial independence.Hims! Go to Forhims.com/totalsoccer to get your first visit absolutely free,The Athletic! Go to TheAthletic.com/TSS to get a subscription for $1/month.Credible! Visit Credible.com/TSS and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul and Sam discuss Mr. Tenorio's latest opus for The Athletic: "Inside MLS’s debate over homegrown territory rules." What are the rules, how did they first come to be, and why might they need revision? Plus, a very thoughtful tribute to Daryl Grove at the start of the episode.Sponsors!SoFi! Download the SoFi daily podcast to get the right information to help you gain financial independence.The Athletic! Go to TheAthletic.com/TSS to get a subscription for $1/month.Credible! Visit Credible.com/TSS and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor is joined by Pablo Maurer and Sam Stejskal of The Athletic to discuss their recent article "Disconnect: as MLS teams back social causes, owners' money often fights them." It's an excellent article that I'd encourage everyone to read, and they go over the basic findings of their research and the more interesting bits and pieces they uncovered. There's also some interesting insight into the process of creating such a highly-detailed, collaborative effort, the reaction to MLS PR when the initial calls are made, and their favorite phrase ever said to them by an MLS employee.Sponsors!SoFi! Download the SoFi daily podcast to get the right information to help you gain financial independence.Vuori! Get 20% off and free shipping on your first order when you go to vuoriclothing.com/TSSCredible! Visit Credible.com/TSS and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Total Soccer Show...Joe Lowery is back on the show to help Taylor determine the 10 Americans who had the "best" weekends in soccer. The big names (Dest, Pulisic, Reyna) are all in there, as are some you might not have expected (Johannsson, Soto) and some domestic players who are tearing it up in MLS, including Daryl Dike, Walker Zimmerman (aka Zimm Walkerman), and many more.1:07:36 - We preview the USL Championship Final between the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Phoenix Rising. How do both teams like to set up, what are the most obvious strengths and weakness of each time, and how might it all play out? We do our best to provide answers.Sponsors!SoFi! Download the SoFi daily podcast to get the right information to help you gain financial indepence.Artifact! Go to HeyArtifact.com and use the code "TSS" to get $40 off your order.Credible! Visit Credible.com/TSS and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor take a look back at some of the biggest matches from this past weekend...0:00 - But first, we talk a bit about Daryl Grove, his passing, the tremendous response, and all the love shown.7:46 - El Clasico review: has the fixture lost a little bit of its luster, how good was Sergino Dest, and how bad was Barcelona's marking? Plus, who is the greatest current Master of the Dark Arts of Soccer?35:21 - Borussia Dortmund v Schalke: one team cements their title challenge aspirations while the other stays mired in the relegation zone. What did Schalke do to frustrate Dortmund, and how were Lucien Favre's men able to find a way through.48:42 - West Ham v Manchester City: why are City suddenly struggling to score goals and what can Pep do to get things going again?1:01:16 - Manchester United v Chelsea: how did Frank Lampard nullify Man United's attacking threats, why weren't Chelsea able to create more scoring chances, (the answer to the first one sort of answers the second), and what's the deal with Paul Pogba? Lots to unpack in that chat.Sponsors!SoFi! Download the SoFi daily podcast to get the right information to help you gain financial indepence.Artifact! Go to HeyArtifact.com and use the code "TSS" to get $40 off your order.Credible! Visit Credible.com/TSS and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Taylor is joined by Sam Tighe (B/R and the Ranks FC podcast) to review as much of the action as possible from this week's Champions League games. We get into what Hansi Flick has unlocked at Bayern Munich, favorite Americans in Europe, doing keepy-uppies with Marcus Rashford, and the bonkers second half in Inter Milan v Borussia Monchengladbach. Plus, Sam tries desperately to say something nice about Frank Lampard. It's hilarious.Personal note: Sam also said some very thoughtful and kind things about Daryl near the end of the episode. I didn't think it was right to add anything else, so if you're wondering why there was no sign off, it's because Sam ended the show about as perfectly as one could hope for. Credit to him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of this weekend's El Clasico (Barcelona hosting Real Madrid), Taylor talks to Graham Ruthven about the respective states of both clubs, as well as how he thinks the game could play out... and why it might not quite as electrifying as seasons past. Plus, Diego Simeone's coaching philosophy, why we should be watching Cadiz, and Sevilla's title aspirations (and why their lack of depth in one key position might be a problem).Note: If you want to send a letter to Daryl, you can mail it to our office and I'll make sure it gets delivered. The address is 530 East Main Street, Suite 912, Richmond, VA, 23219.Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...DoorDash! Get $5 off and zero delivery fees on your first order of $15 or more, when you download the DoorDash app and enter code TSSHelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/80tss and use code 80tss to get a total of $80 off across 5 boxes, including free shipping on your first box Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:00 - Taylor provides a brief update about Daryl, as well as the show itself3:40 - The Athletic's Jeff Rueter joins the program after a quick 3 year hiatus. He explains the Supporters Shield controversy, previews the USL Championship Conference Finals, provides more insight into the new MLS Reserve League, and discusses Andrew Carleton's present (and possible future).If you want to send a letter to Daryl, here's the mailing address for our office: 530 East Main Street, Suite 912, Richmond, VA, 23219Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by Hims! Get your first visit absolutely free when you go to ForHims.com/totalsoccer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I wanted to update everyone about the latest news regarding Daryl.The situation with Daryl’s liver has been deteriorating over the last couple weeks, which is the primary reason that he’s been in the hospital and not on the show. He had a procedure last week which we had hoped would buy him some time, but we received the news yesterday that there’s nothing more his doctors can do.Daryl was transported home this afternoon to begin hospice care, and a nurse and home health aide will be with him regularly. Daryl’s mother has gotten permission to travel to the States to be with him and should arrive later in the week. His wife Shannon has been doing an incredible job throughout, and appreciates all the love and support he has received from this community over the years.If you want to send him a letter, you can mail it to our office and I'll make sure it gets delivered. The address is 530 East Main Street, Suite 912, Richmond, VA, 23219. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:00 - Brenden Aaronson's move to RB Salzburg is wrapped up... or will be when he moves in January. But the deal is done! Is Salzburg an ideal landing spot for him at this point in his career? What will the move mean for Aaronson's national team career? Who's the next MLS player that could make the move to Europe? Paul and Sam have answers!10:14 - "The worst kept secret in the sports business circuit" Getting into the finer points of Orlando City's sale to an unknown buyer.26:16 - The best and worst international signings in MLS this season (and a little LA Galaxy chat).43:52 - More roster analysis, including the best domestic additions in the league, the rosters that were supposed to be good but aren't, and the rosters that were supposed to be bad but are somehow good.Sponsors! Today's episode of Allocation Disorder is brought to you by...Indochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more by using the code "Athletic" at Indochino.comLinkedIn! Visit LinkedIn.com/TSS to get $50 off your first job posting.Roman! Check out GetRoman.com/TSS to get $15 off your first order.Credible! Go to Credible.com/TSS to get a $200 gift card when you refinance your loan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, Ryan and Taylor get into "Project Big Picture" and the fallout over Manchester United, Liverpool, and the EFL Chairman doing some backroom planning. What was the idea, why was/is it necessary, and where do we go from here? After that, it's on to your listener questions...1) If Diego Simeone were to leave Atletico Madrid, what club or national team would he have the best chance of success with, given their current squad?2) Of the players whose parents were huge stars or legendary coaches, which ones have the best shot of matching the legend of their parents?3) What are some other nations that have similarities to the USMNT right now? Specifically, national teams that have a handful of incredible young players, but are not known as soccer powers?4) Has there ever been a time in which so many Americans were playing for top-flight European teams, and will that number continue to increase?5) How do we define "journeyman" and who are some of our favorite examples?6) Will Zidane be the next manager for France?7) What are some of Ryan's favorite insider moments from being a fan of AFC Wimbledon?8) What is one thing that is pretty minor that infuriates you when watching a football game?Sponsors!Indochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more by using the code "Athletic" at Indochino.comArtifact! Check out HeyArtifact.com/tsscontest to let them know your Artifact ideas, and use the code TSS at HeyArtifact.com to get $40 offLinkedIn! Visit LinkedIn.com/TSS to get $50 off your first job posting.Credible! Go to Credible.com/TSS to get a $200 gift card when you refinance your loan.Roman! Check out GetRoman.com/TSS to get $15 off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To start off today's show, there's a brief update about Daryl Grove's health status.After that, Taylor talks to Aaron Dolores of Black Arrow FC about a lot of different topics. How to watch soccer when you aren't as interested in tactics, how the intersection of soccer and black culture continues to expand in the United States, why Paul Pogba is soccer's Allen Iverson, and much much more.Sponsors! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Felipe Cardenas returns to the show to discuss the first two rounds of South American World Cup qualification. We talk about Brazil's strong start, Argentina's resilience, a coaching merry-go-round at Paraguay, and some tactics as well. Plus, the best pundits in South American, Ecuador's new Antonio Valencia, Neymar breaking records, and the teams most likely to be negatively impacted by having to play behind closed doors.Sponsors!Indochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more by using the code "Athletic" at Indochino.comLinkedIn! Visit LinkedIn.com/TSS to get $50 off your first job posting.Vuori! Get 20% off your first purchase, plus free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 when you use the promo code "TSS"Credible! Go to Credible.com/TSS to get a $200 gift card when you refinance your loan.Roman! Check out GetRoman.com/TSS to get $15 off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor take a look back at all the International action from this past weekend, including England being the current Germany, current Germany being the old England, and Brazil continuing to be Brazil. Plus, Norway gives us reason for optimism at the Euros, Spain wear down the Swiss, and much much more from around the globe!Sponsors!Indochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more by using the code "Athletic" at Indochino.comArtifact! Check out HeyArtifact.com/tsscontest to let them know your Artifact ideas, and use the code TSS at HeyArtifact.com to get $40 offLinkedIn! Visit LinkedIn.com/TSS to get $50 off your first job posting.Credible! Go to Credible.com/TSS to get a $200 gift card when you refinance your loan.Roman! Check out GetRoman.com/TSS to get $15 off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:00 - Ben Olsen is out at DC United, which is truly the end of an era. How did we get here and how does the club move on from here? The guys discuss front office issues and possible coaching replacements. 15:26 - Allocation Disorder Mailbag time! What will NYCFC do with their open DP spot, how can the Chicago Fire become legitimately good, why is there so little transfer activity between MLS and USL, and much much more! Plus, YOUNG MONEY/CASH MONEY! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Manchester United having about as poor a start to the season as possible, Taylor (a United fan) talks with The Athletic's Carl Anka about a whooooole lot of Manchester United. The board level mindset that is holding the club back, which players are most in need of a reset, what the club can learn from Southampton, Carl's approach to fixing the club, and much much more!Sponsors!PolicyGenius! Head to Policygenius.com to get started and save 50% or more by comparing quotesManscaped! Check out their latest release, The Weed Whacker! Plus, you can get 20% off and free shipping by using the code TSS20 at Manscaped.com HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/80tss and use code 80tss to get a total of $80 off across 5 boxes, including free shipping on your first box! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the transfer window now more or less closed (mostly pretty much closed), Taylor is joined by Adam Snavely to discuss the most interesting moves that happened (or in some cases, didn't happen) in the most recent transfer window. Here are just a few of the many, many transfers we got into: Sam Mewis to Manchester City, James Rodriguez to Everton, Gunnersaurus to Forward Madison, Thiago to Liverpool, and Edouard Mendy to Chelsea. Plus, current players that could make excellent managers, Manchester United's failed pursuit of Jadon Sancho, and lots of confusion in Turkey. All that and much more!Sponsors!Hims! Go to forhims.com/totalsoccer to get your first visit freeManscaped! Check out their latest release, The Weed Whacker! Plus, you can get 20% off and free shipping by using the code TSS20 at Manscaped.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Sciaretta of American Soccer Now returns to the show to discuss roughly 20 players in the USMNT player pool. Which MLS players have improved their stock the most in the last 4 months, why we should be weary of positional experimentation when it comes to Tyler Adams, the best interview in American soccer, the resurgence of Aron Johannsson, and much much more! Here's a rough list of the players we discussed:Brenden AaronsonJordan MorrisJozy AltidoreAyo AkinolaAron JohannssonJosh SargentJohn BrooksTyler AdamsGio ReynaNicholas GioacchiniSergino DestWeston McKennieChristian PulisicTim WeahReginald CannonUly LlanezErik Palmer-BrownTyler BoydSponsors!HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/80tss and use code 80tss to get a total of $80 off across 5 boxes, including free shipping on your first box!Manscaped! Check out their latest release, The Weed Whacker! Plus, you can get 20% off and free shipping by using the code TSS20 at Manscaped.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Total Soccer Show, Ryan and Taylor go long discussing one of the wildest weekends we've had in a while. Manchester United and Liverpool combine to concede 13, Americans look strong in both the Bundesliga and La Liga, Coronavirus confusion in Serie A, and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul and Sam discuss the Champions League draw and the various Americans impacted, and then move on to analyzing Paul's piece for The Athletic in which he broke down what the rosters might look like when the USA is competing on three different fronts. Who's in, who's out, and why Darlington Nagbe remains critical!Here's a link to Paul's roster projections at The AthleticSponsors! This episode is brought to you by...Magic Spoon! Go to magicspoon.com/tss to check out all their options and use the code "TSS" at checkout to get free shippingArtifact! Use code "TSS" at heyartifact.com to get $40 off your order Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

America's right back makes a return appearance to talk broadcasting, as well as the Bundesliga so far. What's gone wrong for Schalke and Mainz? Where will Jadon Sancho play this season? What happens when you don't get along with a new manager? Who is the most low-key exciting team to watch in the league? All that and and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 shippingMagic Spoon! Go to magic spoon.com/TSS to try it today, and use promo code "TSS" at checkout to get free shipping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor break down all the best action (that they watched) from this past weekend!0:00 - Leicester City v Manchester City: when the 4-2-3-1 goes wrong, it goes really wrong. Also, Taylor apologizes to Leicester fans... again.14:25 - Tottenham v Newcastle: Jose awards Man of the Match honors to "people who are not players"27:40 - Brighton v Manchester United: Leandro Tossard finds space and Manchester United fans find more consternation.45:31 - West Brom v Chelsea: Taylor forgets that there was VAR drama in this game, which of course there was, because it was a game that happened this weekend.57:45 - Augsburg v Borussia Dortmund: when slow possession goes wrong.1:05:53 - Hoffenheim v Bayern Munich: exposing premature "the season is prematurely over" takes1:13:02 - Real Betis v Real Madrid: Karim Benzema is immortal. You heard it here first.Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Hims! Go to ForHims.com/totalsoccer for a 90-day money-back guaranteeMagic Spoon! Get free shipping when you use the code "TSS" at magicspoon.com/TSSArtifact! Go to heyartifact.com and use code TSS to get $40 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul and Sam discuss some recent transfers out of MLS, as well as news updates on league leaders, struggling performers, and hot seat coaches.3:26 - MLS continues to sell players, and that’s not a bad thing! Getting into the details involved in Reggie Cannon’s transfer and why the move itself makes a whole of sense. Plus, Lyle the Dog chimes in to support Sam’s arguments, and discuss Zack Steffen’s situation at Manchester City.24:23- San Jose Earthquakes still don’t have a good enough roster, and the results are making that crystal clear. Where the gaps in their approach are most obvious, the names who should take responsibility for the state of the team, and why (according to Paul) Matías Almeyda is an evil genius.38:10 - Additional thoughts on the season so far, including praise for Columbus’ roster build, creating Orlando City Stan accounts, Chicharito’s disappointing start, and much much more!Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Magic Spoon! Get free shipping when you use the code "TSS" at magicspoon.com/TSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/TSSArtifact! Go to heyartifact.com and use code TSS to get $40 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor talks to David Amoyal about the first week of the Serie A season, as well as the campaign ahead. Wha's gone wrong for Christian Eriksen at Inter, how Atalanta will likely be back to their winning ways, why Sassuolo are the new Atalanta, how this could be a make-or-break season for Antonio Conte, and much much more!Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...Policygenius! You could save $1500 or more a year by comparing quotes on their marketplace.Magic Spoon! Get free shipping when you use the code "TSS" at magicspoon.com/TSSArtifact! Go to heyartifact.com and use code TSS to get $40 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graham Ruthven makes his triumphant (I'm assuming he was feeling triumphant) return to the show to discuss all things La Liga: top four contenders, the Messi-Koeman relationship, ideal replacements for Antoine Griezmann at Atletico Madrid (yes, this is still an issue), Real Madrid's potential depth concerns, and much much more! Plus, there's an American in La Liga, and possibly another to follow? What a strange strange world it is!Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...Hims! Go to ForHims.com/totalsoccer for a 90-day money-back guaranteeMagic Spoon! Get free shipping when you use the code "TSS" at magicspoon.com/TSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this Weekend Review edition of The Total Soccer Show...0:00 - Ryan loves the Peacock app (disclaimer: the opposite of this is true)7:07 - Chelsea v Liverpool: Kepa keeps the current keeper conflict continuing24:34 - Manchester United v Crystal Palace: Woodward's transfer strategy (or lack thereof) comes home to roost.41:33 - Leeds v Fulham: who needs to defend when you can just score goals on a whim?50:17 - Southampton v Tottenham: when pressing takes a day off, Son runs rampant59:02 - Borussia Dortmund v Borussia Monchengladbach - The four players that connected for Dortmund's three goals have a combined age of 74. 74 divided by 4 equals young.1:06:30 - Weston McKennie starts for Juventus, and Taylor is rational and calm about the whole thing.Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...Policygenius! You could save $1500 or more a year by comparing quotes on their marketplace.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the final three episodes of the Tottenham "All or Nothing" Amazon docuseries.Episode 7: "No Regrets" AKA "Some regrets"Episode 8: "Stop" AKA "Rise of Covid"Episode 9: "The Run In" AKA "Let's all hurt each other!" Topics covered include Dele All learning to "make beans" (that one was obvious), the squad getting more physical (just ask Son), and the time period in which it was fun to make jokes about Covid. We also finally see some of the Ndombele Drama, learn that Harry Kane is accurate when it absolutely matters, and ponder Jose Mourinho conducting film sessions.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 TSSLinkedIn! Get $50 off your first job posting at LinkedIn.com/TSSIndochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more by using the code "Athletic" at Indochino.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, the guys focus in on teams in the United States that have done a good job to embrace their environs and incorporate the communities in which they operate, and then take a slightly longer look at the teams that have done the opposite of that (looking strongly in your direction, DC United). Why aren’t MLS teams better on that front, what have been some notable missteps, and why an organized supporters group can be so important in reflecting the values of individual cities? Paul and Sam have thoughts!Today's episode of Allocation Disorder is brought to you by LinkedIn! Get $50 off your first job posting at LinkedIn.com/TSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

What do you do with a documentary series that takes you (mostly) behind the scenes of a big club in the midst of a drama-filled season? Talk about it for over an hour! We go deep on Harry Kane's team talks, Mauricio Pochettino's absence, Danny Rose arguments, and much much more! Plus, what did they leave out, what was most compelling, and how Christian Eriksen might be a cold-blooded assassin in his spare time.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 TSSHelloFresh! Visit HelloFresh.com/80tss and use code 80tss for $80 offLiquid IV! Get 25% off when you go to LiquidIV.com and use the promo code "Athletic" at checkout.LinkedIn! Get $50 off your first job posting at LinkedIn.com/TSSIndochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more by using the code "Athletic" at Indochino.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can listen to the whole thing (if you're cool) or you can cherry pick particular games with the following timestamps:4:25 - Liverpool v Leeds: 7 goals AND The New Gareth Bale? What else do you need?23:25 - Tottenham v Everton: Toffees look electric while Spurs look stationary44:19 - Arsenal v Fulham: Ceballos and Nketiah show Arsenal how to scrap59:46 - Leicester prove Taylor wrong, Newcastle prove him right, and Weston McKennie... looks good in orange?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 TSSManscaped! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code TSS20 at Manscaped.comEarnest! Get a $100 cash bonus when you refinance a student loan at Earnest.com/TSSLinkedIn! Get $50 off your first job posting at LinkedIn.com/TSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Paul and Sam start off by discussing the firing of Chris Armas, as well as presenting theories on why the Red Bulls have whiffed on several DPs. After that, it's on to Pity Martinez's move to Saudi Arabia, plus what type of coach Atlanta (and the rest of the league) should be looking for when making their next hire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3:55 — Sheffield United19:15 — Southampton30:40 — Tottenham Hotspur46:05 — West Bromwich Albion57:50 — West Ham United1:09:30 Wolverhampton WanderersSPONSORS:Go to PolicyGenius.com to compare life insurance quotesGo to ForHims.com/totalsoccer for a 90-day money-back guaranteeVisit HeyArtifcact.com and use code TSS for $40 off your first personal podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue to recommend listening to the whole episode, because there's a lot of info to digest. But if you're looking for something more bite-sized, here are you timestamps:0:00 - Updates and corrections from the first preview episode7:17 - Fulham18:57 - Leeds United33:58 - Leicester City46:08 - Liverpool58:16 - Manchester City1:12:16 - Manchester United1:24:41 - Newcastle UnitedSPONSORS!Visit HelloFresh.com/80tss and use code 80tss for $80 offGet 40% off a subscription to The AthleticGo to HeyArtifact.com and use code TSS for $40 off your first personal podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We of course recommend listening to the whole thing, but here are the time stamps if you're looking for specific teams:From the top: We talk Leo Messi staying at Barcelona, and the Premier League's decision to go back to three subs8:10 — Arsenal24:15 — Aston Villa36:55 — Brighton and Hove Albion55:23 — Burnley1:02:30 — Chelsea1:20:26 — Crystal Palace1:33:15 — EvertonSPONSORS!Go to PolicyGenius.com to compare life insurance quotesGo to ForHims.com/totalsoccer for a 90-day money-back guaranteeGo to HeyArtifact.com and use code TSS for $40 off your first personal podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:00 - Laptop complaints and Messi updatesAnd then it's on to some listener questions...8:07 - Is Reggie Cannon’s pending move to Boavista really an upgrade from FC Dallas? Note: this one sort of turns into Taylor being terrified that global soccer will eventually be 4 people owning all the teams. 17:41 - What are the similarities and differences between Frank Lampard's Chelsea and Gregg Berhalter's USMNT? 24:00 - 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 on your first box26:43 - What would happen if International Soccer went away? From an actual footballing standard perspective, could it help top players get more time to rest or to play in additional domestic or international club competitions?36:50 - Has there ever been a good British television show depicting a lower league football team?45:26 - Today's show is sponsored by Manscaped! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code TSS20 at Manscaped.com.48:10 - Do you think Jordan Morris will ever make a move to Europe?55:48 - If Gregg Berhalter could genetically construct the ideal centerback composed entirely of traits and characteristics from current national team players, what would that combination be?1:01:13 - Check out The Athletic's newest podcast, The Athletic Football Show.1:01:45 - Updates to the TSS Scouting Network! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.