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

Ryan and Taylor break down all the action from the weekend that was... 1:56 - Brighton v Tottenham 10:46 - Liverpool v Leicester 18:38 - Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek! Use code TSS for $10 off your first ticket purchase! 21:26 - Man City v Wolves 27:48 - Newcastle v Man United 34:24 - Southampton v Chelsea 40:38 - Today's episode is sponsored by Hims! Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccerED for a free online visit. 43:45 - Inter v Juventus 49:34 - Real Madrid v Granada 55:25 - Bayern Munich v Hoffenheim 57:29 - MLS Decision Day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl and Taylor take a look at the Kickers's 2-1 home loss to Toronto FC II and ponder what could have been after the Kickers started the game with a dominant approach. What happened next? You'll have to listen! Highlights from Kickers v TFC II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t63ChfBLw8U Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

0:00 - In the first part of the show, Daryl and Taylor break down Gregg Berhalter's latest USMNT roster ahead of the start of the Concacaf Nations League. Who should be there that isn't, who shouldn't be but is, and much much more. 45:29 - In part two, Taylor is joined by Matt Doyle to get further clarity on the roster and why Doyle is slightly happier about things than Rockwell. They also get into the MLS playoff picture, what the change to single-elimination might mean for who eventually makes the final, and which teams are in need of a rebuild/which ones should be feeling optimistic about next season. Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... Hello Fresh! Go to http://hellofresh.com/TSS80 and use code TSS80 for $80 off your first four boxes. Ruffneck Scarves! Use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 20% off any scarf in the store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We review the 1-1 draw between Man Utd and Arsenal in the Premier League and then answer four listener questions. Timestamps: 0:15 — Man Utd v Arsenal review 20:30 — Today's show is sponsored by Talisman Caps. et 10% off any order of $35 or more with code TOTALSOCCER10. See the new accessories discussed on today's episode here: http://talismancaps.com/collections/accessories 23:25 — If Pulisic got a January loan move, where would you want him to go? 35:00 — UEFA Europa Conference League — hit or miss? 39:15 — Can you be offside passing to yourself? 41:20 — What's the least important position in soccer? Ask us a question! Here: http://totalsoccershow.com/questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor are together (via the internet) once again to break down all the action worth podcasting about from this past weekend. 2:31 - Liverpool v Sheffield United 6:11 - Everton v Man City 13:07 - Leicester v Newcastle 16:02 - Man United v Arsenal: will United buy big in January? 21:06 - Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek! Use code TSS for $10 off your first ticket purchase 23:58 - Madrid Derby 33:56 - Getafe v Barcelona 38:50 - Today's show is brought to you by Hello Fresh! Go to http://hellofresh.com/TSS80 and use code TSS80 for $80 off your first four boxes. 42:38 - Milan v Fiorentina: what is happening to AC? 51:27 - Leipzig v Schalke 57:06 - Galatasaray v Fenerbahce 59:28 - MLS playoff picture rounds into focus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have an early season check-in on multiple USMNT players, seeing who's doing well with their club team and who's having a tough time. Looking for a specific player? Timestamps below ... 2:20 — Zack Steffen at Fortuna Dusseldorf 5:50 — Christian Pulisic at Chelsea 13:20 — Weston McKennie at Schalke 18:25 — Today's show is sponsored by Policy Genius. Go to http://policygenius.com and get a life insurance quote in just minutes 20:25 — Tim Ream at Fulham 25:55 — Tyler Adams at RB Leipzig 29:20 — Josh Sargent at Werder Bremen 34:45 — Today's show is sponsored by Manscaped! Use code TSS at http://manscaped.com for 20% off plus free shipping 37:20 — Tyler Boyd at Besiktas 42:15 — Matt Miazga at Reading 46:50 — Tim Weah at Lille 50:15 — Bobby Wood at Hamburg 52:33 — Sergino Dest at Ajax 59:45 — John Brooks at Wolfsburg 1:05:03 — Duane Octavius Holmes at Derby County Got questions? Send them to us at http://totalsoccershow.com/questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor talks to Luke Moore of The Football Ramble about their upcoming North American tour. They also go deep on how the Ramble has expanded its network in recent years, as well as some actual soccer content (who wins the Premier League, which club is the best run in England, title upsets in Europe, etc). To get tickets for The Ramble's shows in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Toronto and Chicago, you can head here: https://www.mickperrin.com/tours/football-ramble-live/ Today's episode of The Total Soccer Show is brought to you by... Hims! Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccer to get a Hims hair-loss kit for $5 Dollar Shave Club! Get an Ultimate Starter Set for $5 at http://dollarshaveclub.com/TSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl and Taylor review the Kickers' 0-0 road draw with FC Tucson and ponder what the team should do in their 3 remaining games. Highlights of the 0-0 draw with Tucson, featuring a pinged crossbar and more than a couple red cards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpV9qLKDCkM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl and Taylor do their best to answer 7 listener questions: 1) Where does the USMNT rank in the world today? What is the best and worst case scenarios for 1 year from now? 2) Why do Man City often get massive wins when Liverpool do so much more rarely? 3) What is Unai Emery trying to do at Arsenal and what is still unclear about his approach? Today's show is sponsored by Policy Genius! Go to http://policygenius.com to shop for life insurance 4) After Frank Lampard’s statement that Pulisic isn’t ready for the Premier League, should we begin to worry? 5) How do the USMNT and USWNT assign squad numbers? 6) Should the USMNT play Pulisic as a false 9? Today's show is sponsored by Manscaped! Use code TSS at http://manscaped.com and get 20% off plus free shipping. 7) How does the Total Soccer Show view Čech's entire club/international career? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gentle Scotsman/James Corden hater Graham Ruthven returns to the show to help make sense of the strange start to La Liga this season. Madrid in second but Zidane could leave before Christmas, two Basque teams in the top four, Barcelona struggle in a Messiless mess, and much much more from the campaign in Spain! SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by Hims! Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccer to get a Hims hair-loss kit for $5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor review all the action from this past weekend using the tried-and-true method of thumbs up/thumbs down. 0:00 - Chelsea v Liverpool 13:48 - Leicester City v Tottenham 27:00 - Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek! Use code TSS for $10 off your first ticket purchase 30:13 - Arsenal v Aston Villa 37:22 - Manchester City v Watford 46:32 - Today's show is sponsored by Dollar Shave Club. Get an Ultimate Starter Set for $5 at http://dollarshaveclub.com/TSS 49:41 - West Ham v Manchester United 55:49 - Grenada v Barcelona 1:01:08 - Lyon v PSG 1:03:25 - Milan v Inter 1:06:49 - Juventus v Verona 1:09:08 - THE BEST SAVE OF THE WEEKEND! TAKE A BOW, MAHMOUD GAD! https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/d7ly0s/incredible_goalkeeper_save_in_the_egyptian_league/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DARYL IS BACK! He and Taylor do their best to answer 8 listener questions: 1) Is Berhalter’s system too complex for international play? 2) Could Weston McKennie thrive at Arsenal? Today's show is sponsored by Fubo! Got to http://fubotv.com/TSS to get 10% off your first two months. 3) Why don't more American coaches challenge themselves in Europe? 4) How much do the roles of the two centerbacks in a back-four differ? Today's show is sponsored by Away Days! Use code TSS at http://awaydaysfootball.com for 15% off 5) What's it like to play soccer against ex-pros/sneaky good journalists? 6) Given the consistent frailty of John “Bubble Wrap” Brooks, why is he actually worth calling into camp? 7) Which national team is the most disliked by other nations? 8) Should FIFA have managerial transfer windows like they do for players? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We review the Kickers 1-0 loss at home to Forward Madison Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G4lmUfGXiY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Taylor talks to The Athletic's Meg Linehan about the US women's national team and the NWSL. Up first, they get into the status of the coaching search (who is out, who is still on the list) as well as which players could potentially miss out on the Olympics. After that, it's on to the NWSL: will North Carolina repeat as champions? Who are the next big stars we should be keeping an eye on? How does the league compare to its European counterparts? What next for expansion? All that and much more! Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by Talisman Caps. Go to http://talismancaps.com and use code TOTALSOCCER10 for 10% off any order of $35 or more. Chelsea fans may be interested in this particular cap: https://talismancaps.com/collections/caps/products/blues-cap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, Taylor and Ryan take a look back at alllll the weekend's action, including... 0:00 - Norwich v Man City Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek! Use code TSS for $10 off your first ticket purchase 18:32 - Man United v Leicester City 25:59 - Wolverhampton v Chelsea Today's show is sponsored by Feals. Go to http://feals.com/TSS to get 50% off a membership 38:49 - Tottenham v Crystal Palace 47:00 - Barcelona v Valencia 52:58 - RB Leipzig v Bayern Munich 57:17 - Philadelphia Union v LAFC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor talks to Richmond Kickers head coach David Bulow about the win against Greenville, the loss on the road to North Texas, and this weekend's massively important match against Forward Madison. Coach Bulow also explains how to turn things around when you concede early, why statistics can be misleading, and what needs to change for the Kickers to make the playoffs. Highlights of the hard-fought 1-0 win over Greenville: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHrQfwKuHCk Highlights/lowlights (depending on your perspective) of Richmond's 4-0 road loss to North Texas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiA-yWiZIDc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor and Joe Lowery recap the international window that was for the USMNT. Whose stock is up, whose stock is down, and what do a few players need to do to take their respective games to the next level. To name just a few, we analyze the performances of: Tim Ream, Aaron Long, Walker Zimmerman, Reggie Cannon, Josh Sargent, Weston McKennie, Christian Roldan, and several more. We also get into Berhalter's tactics and how they could adapt in the future, as well as a decent amount of chat about the record-setting Phoenix Rising. SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by... Manscaped! Use code TSS at http://manscaped.com and get 20% off plus free shipping. Ruffneck Scarves! Use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 20% off any scarf in the store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

NO SPOILERS! Taylor talks to The Athletic's Paul Tenorio about the USA's friendly against Uruguay. Who impressed, who struggled, and who still has work to do? (Abbreviated answers: a couple people, a few people, pretty much everyone involved with the US men's national team). They also go deep on dual nationals and how Berhalter might need to change the way he talks about his approach if he wants to win over American soccer supporters. SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by... Manscaped! Use code TSS at http://manscaped.com and get 20% off plus free shipping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor talks to The Athletic's Sam Stejskal about the USMNT's comprehensive 3-0 defeat to Mexico on Friday night. What went wrong, what failed to go right, and what needs to be done? They then look ahead to Tuesday night's friendly with Uruguay, and Sam also provides insight into the upcoming MLS CBA negotiations. Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek! Use code TSS for $10 off your first ticket purchase Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We review the USA's cero a tres loss to Mexico, outlining the tactical approaches of both teams, the USMNT's tactical shortcomings, breaking down the goals, and offering our thoughts about what we'd like to see Gregg Berhalter do going forward. Today's show is sponsored by Dollar Shave Club. Get an Ultimate Starter Set for $5 at http://dollarshaveclub.com/TSS Today's show is sponsored by Fubo! Got to http://fubotv.com/TSS to get 10% off your first two months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl and Taylor answer your listener questions! If you want to ask one of your own, you can do so at totalsoccershow.com/questions 1) Why don’t they show the stoppage time in the stadium like they do on TV? 2) How hard is it to hit a diagonal crossfield ball and why can't more USMNT midfielders do it? 3) Does the USMNT need a CB like Abby Dahlkemper? Today's show is brought to you by Hello Fresh! Go to http://hellofresh.com/TSS80 and use code TSS80 for $80 off your first four boxes. 4) Why do attackers try to dribble in 1v1 situations as opposed to passing to open teammates? 5) Why were Wolves fans singing "sign on" at Everton? 6) Has the bubble finally burst on transfer market prices or did we just have an oddly high number of undesirable superstars this time around? Today's show is sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves! Use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 20% off any scarf in the store. 7) Has the new goal kick rule had a noticeable impact on the way games are played? 8) Do Leicester have the squad to be a dark horse top 6 contender this season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor is joined by Ira Jersey of the League One Fun podcast to discuss the Kickers' come-from-behind victory over South Georgia Tormenta FC. That game featured more set-piece indecision, a double brace for the Kickers, and Joe Gallardo tearing apart the opposition defense. Ira also gives his thoughts on the season so far, as well as what the Kickers should do in their next 3 games in order to keep playoff hopes alive. Here's a link to League One Fun's site on the Beautiful Game Network: https://www.bgn.fm/league-1-fun/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor talks to Joe Lowery about the upcoming USA-Mexico friendly. What adjustments might we see from Berhalter after the loss in the Gold Cup final, who might fit where in his starting eleven, and how has the national team evolved in the last year. All that and much much more, including some statistics chat! SPONSORS: Hello Fresh! Go to http://hellofresh.com/TSS80 and use code TSS80 for $80 off your first four boxes. Talisman Caps. Go to http://talismancaps.com and use code TOTALSOCCER10 for 10% off any order of $35 or more. Chelsea fans may be interested in this particular cap: https://talismancaps.com/collections/caps/products/blues-cap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor discuss all the action from this past weekend. What was Granit Xhaka thinking in the North London Derby? Is this the year a non-traditional top four side makes it into the Champions League? How far will Manchester United fall? Plus, there's lots going on in the Bundesliga (Dortmund lose, Schalke and Bremen win), Spain (Real Madrid and Barcelona both draw while Neymar plays for neither), and Italy (more own goals). We round it out with the slightest of SPL chats, then some more in-depth looks at MLS and the TSS Scouting Network! SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by... SeatGeek! Use code TSS for $10 off your first ticket purchase Dollar Shave Club! Go to http://dollarshaveclub.com/tss to get an Ultimate Starter Set for $5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got a HUGE show for you. Seriously, it's an hour and 40 minutes long. We open by pondering Eric Cantona's Champions League speech, then giving some very quick, reactions to the UEFA Champions League draw. Then we get into some listen questions. Here are your timestamps: 17:03 — What are our favorite soccer player nicknames? What are some of the worst? 25:28 — Today's show is sponsored by Manscaped. Use code TSS for 20% off and free shipping at http://manscaped.com 28:43 — Which three players would we drop from Berhalter's 26-man USMNT roster? 34:09 — What has happened at Bolton Wanderers and Bury FC? 56:47 — Today's show is sponsored by Weals. Go to http://feals.com/TSS to get 50% off a membership 58:40 — What's the soccer equivalent of a player retiring early like Andrew Luck? 1:06:10 — If Jesse Marsch had been named USMNT head coach instead of Gregg Berhalter, how different would the starting XI be? 1:13:10 — Today's show is sponsored by AwayDays! Go to http://awaydaysfootball.com and use code TSS for 15% off. 1:17:00 — Which formerly great club team would you like to see be great again? 1:25:35 — Why aren't soccer fans as obsessed with statistics as other sports fans? Got a question? Please send to http://totalsoccershow.com/questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We review the Kickers 1-0 away loss to Forward Madison Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RabtJkh-sY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor talks to Charles Boehm about the current US national team roster, DC United, the state of MLS in 2019, why owners don't always want to open up the chequebook, and much much more! Here's a link to the article about the last night at RFK, which Charles co-wrote with Pablo Maurer: https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/10/25/funeral-party-reunion-scenes-dc-united-s-last-call-rfk-stadium Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Fubo, our new favorite TV provider! Go to http://fubotv.com/TSS to get 4k TV, 500 hours of cloud storage, and 72-hour replays on all kinds of soccer content, and a 10% discount off your first two months. Policy Genius! Go to http://policygenius.com to shop for life insurance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's... THE RETURN OF THE GROVE!!! Daryl and Taylor review Gregg Berhalter's latest US men's national team roster by going through position by position to see who fits where. They also come up with a list of "what to watch for" from the friendlies against Mexico and Uruguay, which includes more than just "Sergino Dest doing things in a USA jersey." SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by Feals, a better way to feel better! They offer 100% legal CBD oils to help reduce anxiety, pain and sleeplessness. To become a member and get 50% off your first order with free shipping, go to https://feals.com/tss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

We answer listener questions about Pulisic, Chelsea, Arsenal, Ben Olsen, Jordan Morris, and Weston McKennie. We also talk Zlatan in El Trafico and Marta in the NWSL SPONSORS: Manscaped! Use code TSS at http://manscaped.com and get 20% off plus free shipping Policy Genius! Go to http://policygenius.com to shop for life insurance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor take a look at all the action from the past weekend, most notably the VAR drama in the Premier League. How many penalties should have been given and why didn't that end up being the case? Plus, Liverpool dominate while Newcastle and Crystal Palace lay down blueprints (according to Ryan). We also talk Bundesliga, Serie A, and MLS, with some scouting in there as well! SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by... SeatGeek! Use code TSS for $10 off your first ticket purchase Hims! Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccer to get a Hims hair-loss kit for $5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor talks to David Amoyal of The Calcioland Podcast about the upcoming Serie A season: will there actually be a title race, who will be competing for the European spaces, and which less-heralded teams are worth keeping an eye on? Plus, there are new signings, new managers, and new drama to be discussed! All that and more! TODAY'S SPONSORS! Hims! Go to http://ForHims.com/totalsoccerED to get a one-month supply for $5 Talisman Caps. Go to http://talismancaps.com and use code TOTALSOCCER10 for 10% off any order of $35 or more. Chelsea fans may be interested in this particular cap: https://talismancaps.com/collections/caps/products/blues-cap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We pick our roster for September's games SPONSORS: Hello Fresh! Go to http://hellofresh.com/TSS80 and use code TSS80 for $80 off your first four boxes. Postmates! Download the iOS or Android app for free and then use code SOCCER for 100 USD of free delivery credit in your first seven days SOCCER 101 Listen to our new show! Easy subscription links here: https://www.totalsoccershow.com/soccer101 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl and Taylor are joined in studio by Kickers head coach David Bulow to discuss the recent run of good form, as well as the rough patch the team went through in June. There's also some Arsenal talk near the end for you Gooners fans out there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We open with a review of the TSS Derby — Wolves vs Man Utd — including a tactical overview and a breakdown of both goals, plus Paul Pogba's penalty kick. Then, listener questions about the weekend action. Here are your timestamps: 27:10 — Which young American abroad had the best start to their season? (We talk Steffen, Dest, McKennie, Pulisic) 37:50 — What's the tactical advantage given by Sheffield United's overlapping center backs? (Here's video of Sheff Utd's goal this weekend: https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1163091243389394944) Are you concerned about Tim Weah not starting for Lille this weekend vs Nantes? 43:20 — Are you concerned about Tim Weah not starting for Lille this weekend? 51:35 — How many minutes/goals/assist do you project for Pulisic at Chelsea this season? 59:40 — Why does Unai Emery start Lacazette and Aubameyang so rarely together? 1:02:20 — What do you make of MLS clubs banning anti-fascist displays at matches? 1:10:53 — Will Jadon Sancho's transfer fee be bigger than Ousmane Dembele's? TODAY'S SPONSORS! Hims! Go to http://ForHims.com/totalsoccerED to get a one-month supply for $5 Away Days! Use code TSS at http://awaydaysfootball.com for 15% off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor review all the major action from the weekend, including the start of the La Liga season, plus PSG dropping points in France, Bayern dropping points in Germany, Newcastle dropping points all over the place! There's VAR to be yelled about, Simpsons to be referenced, and Finnish strikers to praise! Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... SeatGeek! Use code TSS for $10 off your first ticket purchase Ruffneck Scarves! Use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 20% off any scarf in the store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did Pele really score 1,000 goals? What particular set of skills made him such a formidable striker? How did this this 5-foot-8 guy score so many headers? In this profile of Pele, we answer as many questions as we can about the most famous soccer player of all time. Of course, this is only half of the full episode. To listen to the full show, use whatever app you're using right now to search for our new show, Soccer 101, and listen there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl and Taylor discuss the tactical adjustments that led to the Kickers' goal in their 1-0 win over Forward Madison. They also get into lineup adjustments and the solid atmosphere in Madison. SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by Ledbury! They're a Richmond-based men's apparel company that specializes in luxury men's dress shirts, casual shirts and related accessories. Their annual warehouse sale is taking place from August 21-25, with discounts up to 75% off. For those not in the central Virginia area, use code TSS2019 online to get 20% off your first purchase from now until the end of August! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

In Part 2 of our Bundesliga season preview, Taylor and Matt focus on all things Schalke, Americans in Germany, and the clubs that could be challenging for European places. SPONSORS! Today's episode is brought to you by... Dollar Shave Club! Go to http://dollarshaveclub.com/tss to get an Ultimate Starter Set for $5 Manscaped! Use code TSS at http://manscaped.com and get 20% off plus free shipping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part 1 of what turned out to be a two parter, Taylor talks to Matt Hermann of the Talking Fussball podcast. They take a look at the teams most likely to finish in the top 3 spots, the newly promoted sides, Tyler Adams, the Soviet influence in German football, and much much more. Check back for Part 2 tomorrow! Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Feals, a better way to feel better! They offer 100% legal CBD oils to help reduce anxiety, pain and sleeplessness. To become a member and get 50% off your first order with free shipping, go to https://feals.com/tss Fubo, our new favorite TV provider! Go to http://fubotv.com/TSS to get 4k TV, 500 hours of cloud storage, and 72-hour replays on all kinds of soccer content, and a 10% discount off your first two months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl and Taylor do their best to answer your Premier League-centric questions, like... 1) How big of a role did Christian Erikson play in turning things around for Spurs against Aston Villa? 2) Will the pressure be on Frank Lampard this season? 3) Why didn't Pulisic start against Man United? 4) Is Marcus Rashford good enough to be a Big 4 striker? 5) What were the arguments for and against closing the PL transfer window before the season begins? 6) How well was VAR utilized in the opening weekend? 7) Were Wolves cheated by VAR? 8) Who’s going to be the breakout star of the teams in the lower half of the table? 9) Why did the NBCSN graphics look more like Sky Sports's graphics? 10) Which 2-3 non MLS teams should I be following? NOTE - This one isn't Premier League specific. SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by... Dollar Shave Club! Go to http://dollarshaveclub.com/tss to get an Ultimate Starter Set for $5 Ledbury! They're a Richmond-based men's apparel company that specializes in luxury men's dress shirts, casual shirts and related accessories. Their annual warehouse sale is taking place from August 21-25, with discounts up to 75% off. For those not in the central Virginia area, use code TSS2019 online to get 20% off your first purchase from now until the end of August! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Bailey returns (even though he was allegedly on the show last week) to help Taylor review the weekend that was in the Premier League. Are Chelsea in trouble or figuring things out? Will City annihilate everyone this season? Same question for Liverpool? How angry should Newcastle fans be? All that, plus Spice Girls, VAR, and Ryan's favorite Ninja Turtle. Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... SeatGeek! Use code TSS for $10 off your first ticket purchase Manscaped! Use code TSS at http://manscaped.com and get 20% off plus free shipping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this teaser episode for our new show, Soccer 101, we explain the two possible origins of the football phrase derby, how to pronounce, and then discuss some of our favorite derbies. To hear the full episode, and to hear the other episodes in the Soccer 101 feed, you'll find every podacast player subscription link here: http://totalsoccershow.com/soccer101 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Daryl talks to SB Nation staff writer Zito Madu about all things Arsenal. Unai Emery's style of play is yet to emerge as anything identifiable at the Emirates, but the signings of Pepe and Ceballos give reason for optimism. Ozil's role is still TBD, but how that unfolds will be important either way. Meanwhile, youngsters like Reiss Nelson and Joe Willock will have a role to play. Starting 43:45, we also talk about Major League Soccer's attempts to be apolitical, and why that approach is destined to fail. Two stories by Zito: Alejandro Bedoya showed why MLS can never be a nonpolitical space: https://www.sbnation.com/2019/8/7/20758742/alejandro-bedoya-mls-gun-violence-goal-celebration Black History Month: Accepting responsibility to inspire future generations: https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/02/27/black-history-month-accepting-responsibility-inspire-future-generations Today's show is sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves. Use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 20% off any scarf in the store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You know Keith Costigan from FOX, perhaps for his Bundesliga and Seattle Sounders coverage. But Keith is also a Liverpool fan and expert, and it was a pleasure to discuss all things LFC with him. We go into detail on why Liverpool have gone so long without a Premier League title, why that might be about to change, and how Liverpool will handle three strikers who just played summer their second summer tournament in a row. We also get super-detailed about the current iteration of Klopp's pressing system. It's no longer so all-out heavy metal, but something more controlled, possibly more effective, and certainly more sustainable. This show is sponsored by Fubo, our new favorite TV provider. Go to http://fubotv.com/TSS to get 4k TV, 500 hours of cloud storage, and 72-hour replays on all kinds of soccer content, and a 10% discount off your first two months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.