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Wed sat down with Meg Linehan from The Athletic. We discuss Meg's recently published piece, "The inside story of Sky Blue’s 2020 NWSL draft," and also take a good look at Vlatko's 20-player USWNT Olympic qualifying roster.Need timestamps? Can do. The Sky Blue and NWSL draft talk start around 3:25 and the Olympic roster talk starts at 24:15Here's a link to Meg's story: https://theathletic.com/1542828/2020/01/17/the-inside-story-of-sky-blues-2020-nwsl-draft/To subscribe to The Athletic, get 40% off, and give us the credit, when you sign up via http://theathletic.com/totalsoccerSPONSORS-->ROBINHOOD! Go to http://totalsoccer.robinhood.com for 40% off an annual subscriptionPOLICYGENIUS! Go to http://policygenius.com to get a life insurance quote in minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor review the action from this past weekend, including...3:22 - Liverpool v Manchester United: how the Reds adjusted to Solskjaer's tactics and emerged with a comprehensive win. Plus, where should/does the blame lay for the state of Man United?23:44 - Marcus Rashford is out for 3 months. What happened and what happens next?28:23 - Today's episode is brought to you by Away! Get your luggage and other travel essentials at http://awaytravel.com/tss31:11 - Southampton v Wolverhampton: Raul Jimenez literally and figuratively leads the fight back39:28 - Manchester City v Crystal Palace: Guardiola spent most of this one fuming... at one person in particular.46:40 - Real Madrid v Sevilla OR how Casemiro saved the day, helped nearly lose the day, and then saved the day again.50:34 - Ausburg 3 - Borussia Dortmund 5: ENTER HALAND!58:02 - Which American had the best weekend in Europe?SPONSORS:Robinhood! Go to http://totalsoccer.robinhood.com to get a free stock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports psychologist and consultant Dan Abraham's makes his return appearance (on the anniversary of his debut performance) to discuss the work he's doing to help top footballers mentally prepare for matches, training and everyday life. Plus, how to deal with negativity from social media, what clubs should be doing to help athletes remain emotionally balanced, and much much more.Sponsors!Robinhood! Go to http://totalsoccer.robinhood.com to get a free stockManscaped! Go to http://Manscaped.com and use code TSS for 20% off and free shipping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

This episode was recorded in the car on the way to Baltimore, with Taylor behind the wheel and Daryl scrolling through Twitter to ask questions from listeners.I know it sounds self indulgent, but we do this once a year to keep us honest.SPONSORS:Robinhood! Go to http://totalsocce.robinhood.com to claim your free stockExpress VPN! Go to http://expressvpn.com/TSS to get three months free with a one-year subscriptionHims! Got http://forhims.com/totalsoccer to get started with your first month free Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seven listener questions, with timestamps:3:40 — Who is the best player to have never received a cap for their respective national team?11:25 — What is the prime age for a soccer player?16:35 — Man Utd, Man City, Chelsea, Tottenham, and Arsenal are either in the beginning of middle stages of a rebuilding/reloading period of sorts. Which teams fans should be most optimistic at the moment, and which teams fans should be most pessimistic?25:20 — Why is Brek Shea a punching bag on USMNT twitter?31:45 — If a player gets sold from one team to another during the transfer window, does the player get any part of the transfer fee? Is the player bound by the pay and other provisions of his original contract, or does he renegotiate his contact?35:05 — What is the actual definition of a “farmers league”? I’ve heard it said when mentioning leagues like Ligue 1, but never was sure what it meant.38:30 Why are more free transfers not announced in January?Today's show is sponsored by Robinhood. Go to http://totalsoccer.robinhood.com to get your free stockToday's show is sponsored by Hello Fresh. Go to http://hellofresh.com/tss10 and use code tss10 to get 10 meals freeAsk us anything, via Twitter: https://twitter.com/TotalSoccerShow/status/1217314615497052160 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor (AND DARYL!) discuss the biggest moments from the weekend, including...1:24 - Drama at Buckingham Palace3:40 - Tottenham v Liverpool: what was Mourinho's plan and how did Liverpool find a way through it?18:00 - Today's show is brought to you by ExpressVPN — go to http://expressvpn.com/TSS to get 15 months for the price of 1220:37 - Crystal Palace v Arsenal: what is Mikel Arteta trying to get his team to do AND what does a good season look like for Palace?33:15 - Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid: amazing penalties and dastardly/impressive red cards42:13 - Today's show is brought to you by Hims! To get your first month of hims hair loss products for free, go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccer44:48 - Ernesto Valverde on his way out at Barcelona? What's gone wrong and what comes next?51:31 - Lazio v Napoli: strangest goal of the weekend?56:28 - Roma v Juventus: how is Sarri getting the best out of Ronaldo?1:01:28 - The debut of the new segment "Anything Else to Talk About?" with Ryan Bailey, featuring El Cashico in France and Zlatan gets a goal in Serie A!Today's show is sponsored by Robinhood. Go to http://totalsoccer.robinhood.com to get started with a free stock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We open at 1:20 with some show news. You'll know it when you hear it :)4:15 — Brian McBride has been hired as USMNT GM. What do we think his job will be? We also Brandon Servania's addition to the January camp, and react to the draw for Olympic qualifying. 16:00 — We name some players we think could move in January and where we think they could go. Strikers and rightbacks for Spurs, a striker for Barcelona, defensive mids for Everton, strikers for Newcastle and Villa, defenders for Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Man City, and plenty more besides. The episode title promises 10 players, but I'm pretty sure we go above and beyond that number.Today's show is sponsored by Robinhood. Go to http://totalsoccer.robinhood.com to get started with a free stockToday's show is sponsored by HelloFresh. Go to http://hellofresh.com/tss10 and use code tss10 to get 10 meals free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a closer look at the fresh faces in the USMNT January camp. Get to know Julian Araujo, Chase Gasper, Justen Glad, Mark McKenzie, Sam Vines, Brenden Aaronson, Christian Cappis, Bryant Kayo, Paxton Pomykal, Jesus Ferreira, and Ulysses Llanez We also answer some listener question about Jan camp and ruminate on the recent U20 hirings of Laura Harvey and Anthony Hudson Today's show is sponsored by HelloFresh. Go to http://hellofresh.com/tss10 and use code tss10 for 10 free meals Today's show is also sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves. Use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" at http://ruffneckscarves.com for 20% off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a listener question special! Timestamps below: 0:45 — Who is one player each of you want your club to sign? 15:03 — Liverpool's fullbacks get very far forward. Why haven’t opposition teams been able to exploit this with counter attacks? 17:45 — If you could wave a magic wand and implement any rule change to make the game better (in your eyes) without any backlash from the soccer community, what would it be? 21:15 — Today's show is sponsored by Policy Genius. Go to http://policygenius.com to get quotes in minutes 23:40 — How and why did West Ham become associated with bubbles? 26:45 — What is the the TSS opinion on Xavi's club/international career? 31:50 — If you had to grow one extra body part to give you the biggest advantage in soccer possible, what would it be and why? 35:09 — Today's show is sponsored by Manscaped. Go to http://Manscaped.com and use code TSS for 20% off and free shipping 37:02 — Why USL doesn't implement pro/rel between its three leagues? 42:40 — Considering the crowds the USWNT draw, why is it so difficult to get a women’s league going? 50:15 — Why is there such little coverage of Liga MX in English? 54:35 — Do you agree with the trend of hiring inexperienced club legends to coach clubs in the Top 6 of the Prem (like Solskjaer, Arteta, Lampard) or would you prefer for them to have a few years experience first in other --> ASK US A QUESTION! --> http://totalsoccershow.com/questions --> SUPPORT THE SHOW! --> http://totalsoccershow.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl and Taylor talk to Stu Holden about his thoughts on the USMNT in 2019, the team's upcoming January camp, and some players he thinks have been unfairly maligned. There's also insight into what it's like to get called into camp for the first time and what it's like to have injuries limit your ability to perform. SPONSORS! Today's episode is sponsored by Policy Genius! Go to http://policygenius.com and get a life insurance quote in minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor break down all the action from this past weekend: 0:00 - Does the FA Cup still matter? Ryan explains why it used to, why it doesn't as much anymore, and why it should. 8:47 - Wolves v Man United 12:31 - Merseyside Derby in the FA Cup 21:05 - Today's show sponsored by Hello Fresh. Go to http://hellofresh.com/tss9 and use code tss10 for 10 meals free 24:11 - Rochdale v Newcastle 29:46 - Quick hits for Fulham, Spurs, and Derby County 34:03 - Getafe v Real Madrid 38:03 - Espanyol v Barcelona 44:16 - Zlatan returns to Milan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a listener questions special! Here are the timestamps: 2:35 — Are there any female play by play or color analysts in English men’s football? 6:00 — Which USMNT player needs a move this transfer window? 8:55 — Today I saw Jordan Pickford, the Everton keeper, dribble from outside the area in and then pick up the ball. Is this allowed? 11:24 — Are there any world class (or formerly world class) defenders you'd sign as an MLS Designated Player? 15:40 — Do you think allowing USWNT members to play for European leagues would help or hurt the NWSL? 18:30 — Who is the biggest club you reasonably see getting relegated within the next 5 years? 24:05 — If you were picking the 18-player USWNT roster for the Olympics, would you still include Crystal Dunn as a defensive player? 26:30 — Do you think any team from the Premier League will ever reach 114 points? 29:40 — If you had to pick just one NWSL team to follow for the season, who would it be and why? 32:25 — What are your expectations for the USMNT and Gregg Berhalter in 2020? 40:40 — The Premier League is considered by many the best league in the world. What are the factors that led to its success? 48:20 — What is the bare minimum and the ideal recovery time for a professional soccer player between games? 53:10 — Scouting! ASK US A QUESTION: http://totalsoccershow.com/questions SUPPORT THE SHOW: http://totalsoccershow.com/join (At $10 per month or higher, we guarantee to answer one question per month) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the last show of the year! We open with a quick look at the USMNT January camp roster, which featured a couple of exciting surprises. Starting at 11:35, we get into our predictions for 2020. Will Leo Messi lift a trophy with Argentina? Will the USWNT win Olympic gold? Will the USMNT U23s qualify for the Olympics? How will Erling Braut Haaland change Borussia Dortmund? Who will Mikel Arteta sign for Arsenal? Which American will win a Bundesliga? And plenty more ... Today's show is sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves. Use the discount code TOTALSOCCESHOW for 20% off at http://RuffneckScarves.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor first attempt to determine exactly what day it is, before moving on to discuss... 0:00 - Wolves v Man City 10:35 - Liverpool v Wolves 18:34 - Arsenal v Chelsea 28:41 - Norwich v Tottenham 35:50 - Who finishes in the top four, plus some transfer speculation 42:59 - Moyes is back at West Ham. Hooray? 46:10 - Liga MX Apertura Final Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We give out Christmas gifts to soccer players, coaches and media personalities. Our list of recipients includes Tyler Adams, Carlo Ancelotti, the USWNT, Ronald Koeman, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Gregg Berhalter and plenty more. Today's show is sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves. Use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" at http://RuffneckScarves.com for 20% off Today's show is also sponsored by http://FBREF.com — visit the site for all kinds of soccer stats, now including xG and xA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor break down all the action from the weekend, including... 1) Liverpool v Flamengo in the Club World Cup 2) Man City v Leicester Today's show is brought to you by SeatGeek! Use code TSS for $10 off your first ticket purchase 3) Tottenham v Chelsea - What should happen next to combat racism in the Premier League? Plus, possible explanations for Gazzaniga's challenge AND for the lack of an immediate penalty. 4) Everton v Arsenal - Which new manager has the more difficult job ahead of them? 5) Newcastle v Palace - Almiron scores! 6) Watford 2 - Man United 0 (it's just a 4 minute sigh from Taylor) 7) Italian Super Cup (Juventus v Lazio) 8) RB Leipzig v Ausborg, aka The Return of Tyler Adams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Daryl and Taylor answer some excellent listener questions, including... 1) Which competition is more important for the USMNT: Nation's League or the Olympics? 2) All-time best bald/shaved head 11 v All-time big-haired 11. Who wins? Today's show is brought to you by Feals — Makers of CBD oil for when you're a stressed out USMNT manager and you need to relax. Go to http://feals.com/TSS to 50% off your membership 3) Will Red Bull ever take over a club in England and if they do what club will it be? 4) Outside of traditional big sides, who’s been the most impressive player this season? 5) With does Emerson Hyndman fit into the USMNT midfield depth chart? Today's show is brought to you by Audible! Get a free 30-day trial of Audible at http://audible.com/tss or by texting TSS to 500-500 6) Why do Premier League fans wear dark/black jackets to games in the winter instead of their team’s color? 7) Is the "manager's box" an official thing and what are the rules for it/why aren't they enforced more? 8) If Jadon Sancho goes to Chelsea will he overshadow Pulisic again? Today's show is brought to you by Talisman Caps - Use code TOTALSOCCER10 for 10% off at http://talismancaps.com 9) Why are Olympic soccer rosters so small? PLUS! Updates to the TSS Scouting Network! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor is joined by David Amoyal of The Calcioland podcast to get up-to-date on all things Serie A. There's racist artwork at the Serie A offices that someone thought was a good idea, Carlo Ancelotti out at Napoli and Gennaro "I stab people with forks" Gattuso has taken over, a title race between Inter Milan and Juventus (and maybe also possibly maybe Lazio). Plus, praise for Cagliari, Parma, and Atalanta AND some transfer rumors to round it all out! SPONSORS! Today's episode is sponsored by... Enclosed! Go to http://enclosed.gifts and code TOTALSOCCER for $35 off any multi month order Dollar Shave Club! Go to http://dollarshaveclub.com/tss for a $5 Ultimate Start Set Policy Genius! Go to http://policygenius.com and get a life insurance quote in minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor is joined by Eurosport's Graham Ruthven to preview the midweek El Clasico. How will both managers approach this one tactically and where are the potential areas of vulnerability? Plus, lineup questions, ramifications for the remainder of the season, and much much more. After that, we get into the other teams near the top of the table in Spain before looking ahead to the Champions League knockout round for the four remaining Spanish teams. Sponsors! Dollar Shave Club — Go to http://dollarshaveclub.com/tss for a $5 Ultimate Start Set Feals — Makers of CBD oil for when you're a stressed out USMNT manager and you need to relax. Go to http://feals.com/TSS to 50% off your membership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Weekend Review, Ryan and Taylor take a look at... 0:00 - The authenticity of Ryan's accent 1:42 - Chelsea v Bournemouth 10:31 - Arsenal v Man City 21:27 - Today's show is brought to you by SeatGeek! Use code TSS for $10 off your first ticket purchase 24:02 - Real Sociedad v Barcelona 34:06 - Fiorentina v Inter Milan 37:58 - Today's show is sponsored by Policy Genius! Go to http://policygenius.com and get a life insurance quote in minutes 40:27 - Bayern Munich v Werder Bremen 47:10 - Chess makes you good at fantasy, evidently? 48:48 - Champions League knockout round draw analysis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor talks to The Athletic's Paul Tenorio about all the moves that have/have not yet happened in the early days of the MLS offseason. Who will be coaching in New York, Miami and Chicago next year? How big of a get is Sporting KC's acquisition of Alan Pulido? Is it easy to be a roaming reporter while taking care of an infant child? The answer to that is very much no, even if Paul makes it seem like it very much is. SPONSORS! ExpressVPN — go to http://expressvpn.com/soccer to get 15 months for the price of 12 Away — go to http://awaytravel.com/TSS and use code TSS at checkout for a $20 discount Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor talks to Sam Tighe of the B/R Football Ranks podcast about attending the Ballon d'Or awards whilst being as tall as Virgil van Dijk. After that, it's a group-by-group review of the Champions League so far. Who is in the strongest position? Who has a lot of work to be done between now and February? Is Jesse Marsch the greatest Champions League manager of all time? Those questioned answered, and many more as well! Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... Ruffneck Scarves - Go to http://RuffneckScarves.com and use code TOTALSOCCERSHOW for a 20% discount Talisman Caps - Use code TOTALSOCCER10 for 10% off at http://talismancaps.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl calls up Henry Bushnell of Yahoo! Sports to talk about the recent US Soccer board meeting, which Henry attended and reported on. Topics include the ongoing CEO search (Jay Berhalter or not?), the controversial policy of asking staff to move to Chicago, the suitability or otherwise of Soccer House, the new and improved GM role for the USMNT, and how US Soccer is spending its money. Links to four Yahoo! Sports articles below: A CEO search, an evolving GM role, and more from a fascinating U.S. Soccer board meeting — Henry Bushnell https://sports.yahoo.com/us-soccer-ceo-usmnt-gm-board-meeting-carlos-cordeiro-earnie-stewart-172503921.html U.S. Soccer is spending millions fighting lawsuits – including equal pay — Henry Bushnell https://sports.yahoo.com/us-soccer-lawsuits-equal-pay-cost-legal-fees-budget-financials-deficit-020203626.html U.S. Soccer defends controversial hiring policy as numerous youth coaching jobs sit vacant — Caitlin Murray https://sports.yahoo.com/us-soccer-defends-controversial-hiring-policy-as-numerous-youth-coaching-jobs-sit-vacant-195441791.html Sources: U.S. Soccer denies NWSL owners' funding request, but offers counterproposal — Caitlin Murray https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-us-soccer-denies-nwsl-owners-funding-request-but-offers-counterproposal-143108951.html SPONSORS! ExpressVPN — go to http://expressvpn.com/soccer to get 15 months for the price of 12 Away — go to http://awaytravel.com/TSS and use code TSS at checkout for a $20 discount Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor review all the action they were able to watch from this past weekend, including... 0:00 - Discussing the worst fake British accents in movies 3:26 - Manchester Derby 21:12 - Today's show is brought to you by SeatGeek! Use code TSS for $10 off your first ticket purchase 24:51 - Ryan discusses his hockey-attending experience 27:06 - Everton v Chelsea 33:07 - Bundesliga updates, plus Gladbach v Bayern Munich 42:01 - Today's show is brought to you by Audible! Get a free 30-day trial of Audible at http://audible.com/tss or by texting TSS to 500-500 44:36 - Serie A updates, plus Lazio v Juventus 52:40 - Barcelona v Mallorca 58:28 - Russia doping scandal and the potential impact for their soccer future 1:04:29 - Updates from the TSS Scouting Network Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a listener question special, with lots of hypotheticals! Timestamps below ... 1:20 — In the USMNT we often talk about German Americans. What are some other famous country-country relationships for other countries? 7:40 — How has Lampard used Pulisic for Chelsea tactically different from how Berhalter has tried to use Pulisic? 13:22 — How would you change penalties to make it more even odds for the goalkeeper? We’ve had the rule change where they can’t come off their line so let’s say that part can’t be changed. 18:05 — Today's show is sponsored by Express VPN. Go to http://expressvpn.com/soccer for three months free 20:20 — What would happen if, instead of international breaks spread throughout the season, all international games happened in say November and December? 26:20 — How much do coaches and assistant coaches make? Do MLS coaches get paid significantly less than European coaches? 33:10 — What is one aspect of a major American sports league that you would like the Premier League to try? 38:15 — Today's show is sponsored by Manscaped. Use code TSS at http://manscaped.com to get 20% off plus free shipping 40:25 — Why do teams with years in the Premier League consistently stall out in the Championship? 45:08 — Can you pinpoint the day/game where the USMNT lost their identity of grinding and working their butts off? 49:40 — Do you think a beach soccer or futsal player could translate their skills to traditional soccer? (Link to World Soccer Falcao story: https://www.worldsoccer.com/blogs/falcao-pele-futsal-351602 ) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's one Wall Street Journal article, two ads, and 11 listener questions on today's show. Here are the timestamps: 00:00 — Discussing Rachel Bachman's WSJ article about how the US Soccer Federation is being run. Link to article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-soccer-federations-struggles-deepen-11575567787 13:15 — What does "Kop" mean at football grounds in England? 16:08 — Could Christian Pulisic one day win the Ballon D'Or? 20:28 — Are we being too harsh on Berhalter for having his "group"? Haven't other USMNT coaches had the same criticism? 27:17 — Today's show sponsored by Hello Fresh. Go to http://hellofresh.com/tss9 and use code TSS9 for nine meals free 29:40 — Why don't people mention Juan Pablo Angel more as being one of the true elite players to help build MLS? 33:03 — Has the application of VAR in the EPL has been rougher than in other leagues? And if so, why? 38:25 — What’s is the most festive starting eleven you can make in the Christmas tree formation? 42:10 — Today's show is sponsored by Talisman Caps! Use code TOTALSOCCER10 for 10% off at http://talismancaps.com 44:15 — Which USMNT player, or players', injury/injuries do you think had the greatest impact on putting us on the path to where the men's national team is now? 50:55 — How do you view Samuel Eto’o’s career and where does he rank in top African footballers? 58:45 — Would PSG actually benefit from an equivalent-size takeover of a rival team in Ligue 1? 1:03:10 — With negotiations between MLS and MLSPA taking place this winter, what do you think are the main things a collective bargaining agreement needs to have to help the league move forward? 1:10:01 — How are UK citizens allocated to national teams? They all have a UK passport, but they play for England, Scotland, Wales, or Nothern Ireland. How does this work? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Taylor is joined by The Athletic's Sam Stejskal to discuss the recent article Sam wrote with Paul Tenorio that outlined their ideal alternative to the current MLS roster rules. Here's a link to their MLS opus: https://theathletic.com/1424561/2019/12/02/how-wed-rewrite-mlss-maddeningly-complex-roster-rules/ We get into the background for their plan, the basics of their new roster rules, and the areas that Sam finds most confusing/offputting. Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... HELLOFRESH! Go to http://hellofresh.com/TSS9 and enter code TSS9 for nine free meals HIMS! Get a free trial by going to http://forhims.com/totalsoccerED Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Ryan and Taylor break down all the action from this past weekend, including... Newcastle v Manchester City Liverpool v Brighton Today's show is brought to you by SeatGeek! Use code TSS for $10 off your first ticket purchase Tottenham v Bournemouth Arsenal v Norwich (and United v Villa) Today's show is brought to you by Hims! Get a free trial by going to http://forhims.com/totalsoccerED Bayern Munich v Bayer Leverkusen Atletico Madrid v Barcelona The Euro 2020 draw is complete: who is happiest and who is going to be nervous? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take turns listing the things we're thankful for this year. Most are soccer related. Some are personal. Some are things like Mourinho being back at Tottenham or Sergino Dest declaring for the USMNT. It's always good to give thanks. Speaking of... Thank you to today's sponsors! Dollar Shave Club — Go to http://dollarshaveclub.com/tss for a $5 Ultimate Start Set Away Days — Use code TSS at http://awaydaysfootball.com for 15% off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the first installment of our Thanksgiving themed episodes, we take turns discussing a few holiday-themed questions: 1) Who are we inviting to our soccer-specific Thanksgiving? 2) What teams/players/coaches are the best representations of traditional Thanksgiving foods? 3) What are the soccer-related topics that should be off limits for any Thanksgiving celebration? Sponsors! Today's episode is sponsored by... Away, makers of thoughtful luggage for modern travel! You can check out all their offerings at http://awaytravel.com/tss and use the promo code "TSS" to get $20 off your order. Dollar Shave Club — Go to http://dollarshaveclub.com/tss for a $5 Ultimate Start Set Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor take a look back at all the action from the weekend, including: 1) West Ham v Tottenham 2) Crystal Palace v Liverpool 3) Sheffield United v Man United Today's show is brought to you by SeatGeek! Use code TSS for $10 off your first ticket purchase 4) Man City v Chelsea 5) Copa Libertadores Final Today's show is brought to you by Audible! Get a free 30-day trial of Audible at http://audible.com/tss or by texting TSS to 500-500 6) Dortmund 3 - Paderborn 3 7) Milan 1 - Napoli 1 8) Real Madrid 3 - Sociedad 1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former USMNT defender Steve Cherundolo joins the show to discuss his start in Germany, Americans playing in the Bundesliga, his future aspirations, and the current state of the USMNT. There's also a bonus segment at the end of the show (about 10 minuets) recorded in the lobby of our hotel in Frankfurt. It was after a very late night, so credit to Steve for sounding chipper throughout. SPONSORS! Today's episode is brought to you by Feals! Makers of CBD oil for when you're a stressed out USMNT manager and you need to relax. Go to http://feals.com/TSS to 50% off your membership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Daryl is joined by The USL Show's own Phill Grooms to review the 2019 USL Championship season, including the three standout players, a couple of coaches who impressed, that 20-game winning stream from Phoenix Rising, and how the Real Monarchs got the balance right. Today's show is sponsored by Policy Genius! Go to http://policygenius.com and get a life insurance quote in minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the international break now complete and the USMNT officially discussed to the absolute extent possible, we take a look back at all the news we've missed in the last couple weeks, including: 1) Pochettino out/Jose Mourinho in at Tottenham 2) Euro qualification is nearly complete: who is in, who is out, and who still has to deal with playoffs. Plus, why aren't France seeded, how Finland earned their spot, and which things Gareth Bale loves most. 3) Maradona quits yet another job 4) Luis Enrique is back at Spain, but things aren't quite as festive as some were expecting. 5) Zlatan officially bids goodbye to MLS via a definitively Zlatan message. And many, many more stories! SPONSORS! Today's episode is brought to you by... Feals! Makers of CBD oil for when you're a stressed out USMNT manager and you need to relax. Go to http://feals.com/TSS to 50% off your membership Hims! A one-stop-shop for hair loss, skincare, and sexual wellness for men. To try Hims by starting with a FREE online visit, go to ForHims.com/TOTALSOCCER Talisman! Visit https://talismancaps.com/pages/talismangiveaway and enter to win a $100 Talisman gifts card Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We offer quickfire answers to 21 USMNT-themed listener questions, offering a quick look back at the USA's 4-0 win over Cuba followed by a look ahead to 2020 Today's show is sponsored by Enclosed, Policy Genius, and Manscaped Visit http://enclosed.gifts and use code "TOTALSOCCER" for $35 off Go to http://policygenius.com to get a life insurance quote in minutes Click yourself to http://manscaped.com and tell them the password is TSS. You'll get 20% off the Lawnmower 2.0 plus free shipping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, we take a look at the USMNT's Tuesday night game against Cuba. Who should start up top? What will the defensive shape look like? Should the US win this one? The answer to that last one is definitely yes, but the others require a bit more conversation. After that, we answer 10 USMNT-centric listener questions, including: 1) What should Berhalter's game plan look like moving forward? 2) What's the percentage chance the US qualifies for Qatar? 3) Which players in the pool would most benefit from a move abroad? And many many more! Plus, SCOUTING! Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... SeatGeek! Use code TSS for $10 off your first ticket purchase Hims! A one-stop-shop for hair loss, skincare, and sexual wellness for men. To try Hims by starting with a FREE online visit, go to ForHims.com/TOTALSOCCER Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No spoilers! We go deep on the USA's Concacaf Nations League match-up with Canada. What did the US do differently tactically, who performed best/worst, and much more! Sponsors! Today's show is sponsored by... ExpressVPN! Visit http://expressvpn.com/soccer to get three months free with a one year subscription Ruffneck Scarves! Go to http://RuffneckScarves.com and use code TOTALSOCCERSHOW for a 20% discount Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gregg Berhalter's job is not on the line, tut the reputation of the USMNT is. We go deep and detailed on the must win CONCACAF Nations League game. Timestamps: 0:15 — Hello and Daryl health update 3:40 — Earnie Stewart's public backing of Gregg Berhalter 17:15 — Get $10 off your first three months of fuboTV at http://fubotv.com/tss 22:40 — What to expect from Canada 30:40 — The USA's 23-man roster 37:55 — Get a free 30-day trial of Audible at http://audible.com/tss or by texting TSS to 500-500 41:10 — Possible USMNT starting XIs 57:45 — Most frustrating possible starting XI Listener questions: 1:02:40 — Could Berhlater play wingbacks? 1:05:20 — What does Yedlin actually offer? 1:08:29 — Is there a team out there using the same system as the USMNT? 1:11:15 — If everyone were fit and happy and available, what would our ideal starting XI look like? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

It's Daryl filling in for Taylor and talking to Ryan Bailey on the weekend review! Timestamps: 0-1:45 — Dentistry 1:45 — Liverpool v Man City 26:45 — SeatGeek! Use code TSS for $10 off your first ticket purchase 29:43 — Leicester City v Arsenal 39:45 — Chelsea v Crystal Palace 49:55 — ExpressVPN! Visit http://expressvpn.com/soccer to get three months free with a one year subscription 55:40 — Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO SPOILERS! Taylor and Joe Lowery are in the TUDN broadcast booth (after it was abandoned) at CenturyLink Field to break down all that happened in the 2019 MLS Cup Final. SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by... Talisman! Visit https://talismancaps.com/pages/talismangiveaway and enter to win a $100 Talisman gifts card Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2:12 — Jeff Kasouff of The Equalizer reviews Vlatko Andonovski's debut as USWNT head coach. What's new with the team, what's stayed the same, and what does the future hold? Read more from Jeff and his writers at https://equalizersoccer.com/ and use code CHAMPION for 40% off a one-year subscription 22:50 — Today's show is sponsored buy http://RuffneckScarves.com — use code TOTALSOCCERSHOW for a 20% discount 24:45 — Bobby Warshaw preview MLS Cup — Seattle Sounders vs Toronto FC, with a heavy focus on tactics 45:35 — Today's show is sponsored by Dollar Shave Club. Get a $5 Ultimate Starter Set at http://dollarshaveclub.com/tss 47:19 — Bobby talks USMNT and why he's not selling his Berhalter stock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We break down one off the most confusing roster announcement in US men's national team history. Last week, Gregg Berhalter named 20 MLS players to camp, today he named nine European-based platers to the roster, and after Sunday's MLS Cup game he'll add another handful. We go through all 29+ players and see what we can discern about Berhalter's plans We also look ahead to tonight's USWNT v Sweden game, in which Vlatko Andonovski debuts as US head coach LISTEN TO SOCCER 101 Find it here: https://www.totalsoccershow.com/soccer101 SPONSORS! ENCLOSED: Visit http://enclosed.gifts and used code TOTALSOCCER for $35 off any multi-mont gift HELLOFRESH: Go to http://hellofresh.com/TSS9 and enter code TSS9 for nine free meals FUBOTV: Go to http://fubotv.com/tss to get $10 off your firstvthree months of fuboTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We answer nine listener questions: 1. What's Pulisic doing right that he wasn't doing earlier in the season? 2. If you could bring back one former USMNT player in their prime to fix the current team, who would it be? 3. If Berhalter were fired, would Jill Ellis take the USMNT job? 4. If you were commissioner of MLS, would you focus on attracting Eurosnobs or casual American sports fans? 5. What would impact MLS more: no salary cap or pro/rel? 6. Wh are some of the best captains in the Premier League? 7. Bastian Schweinsteiger has retired. How do you view how career? 8. Why are players always carrying toiletry bags? And what's in them? 9. Which countries should be concerned abut Euro 2020 qualification? SPONSORS: Manscaped — used code TSS to get 20% off plus free shipping at http://Manscaped.com Dollar Shave Club — Go to http://dollarshaveclub.com/tss for a $5 Ultimate Start Set Talisman — Visit https://talismancaps.com/pages/talismangiveaway and enter to win a $100 Talisman gifts card You can also use code TOTALSOCCER10 to get 10% off when you spend $35 or more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.