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

It's Friday, which means the glorious return of Listener Questions! On this show, we’re sending Josh Sargent to Newcastle, we’re asking about the most famous cases of "downing tools," we’re asking which soccer players are the funniest, and much more!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We dive into the latest transfers news as the end of the window looms ever-closer... Alexander Isak is still a Newcastle for now, much to his chagrin. What's the latest and what comes next? Eberechi Eze was going to be a Spurs player, until Arsenal snuck in through the door. How did the Gunners get the deal done, where does it leave Spurs and Palace, and how will the attacker fit in at the Emirates? Plus, Bournemouth, Chelsea, AC Milan, and more are making moves and we have thoughts.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The whole gang is here to examine the USMNT’s contingent of players plying their trade in Europe! We ask the question: what does a good season look like for each of them? From Malik Tillman to Yunus Musah to Johnny Cardoso to…lots of others, there was plenty of ground to cover!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to dive into the latest from around MLS! We chat about Thomas Muller’s debut for the Vancouver Whitecaps, Evander’s boo-filled return to Portland, Son Heung-min’s fit up top for LAFC, San Diego FC taking the lead in the Shield race, the San Jose Earthquakes’ progress under Bruce Arena, and take stock of Leagues Cup. All that — and, somehow, even more! — on the show.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Premier League is back which means the Weekend Review is back, too! Liverpool, Man City and Tottenham were among the teams who started strong, while the best team didn't necessarily take the points when Man Utd met Arsenal. Plus, we look at La Liga's opening round and the German Super Cup! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In light of the European seasons starting up again, we’re heading to England to look at the US stars in the Premier League and the Champonship (better known as 'The Champo'), to see how we think their respective seasons will play out. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TSS Gang is back with the final Premier League preview episode of the week, diving deep into Nottingham Forest, Sunderland, Tottenham, West Ham and Wolves! How did those five teams do last season? What’s changed in the summer transfer window? How will they play? And what should we expect from them this season? All that — and more — on the show.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more.x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TSS Gang is back with the third Premier League preview episode of the week, diving deep into Leeds, Liverpool, Man City, Man United, and Newcastle! How did those five teams do last season? What’s changed in the summer transfer window? How will they play? And what should we expect from them this season? All that — and more — on the show.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more.x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TSS Gang is back with the second Premier League preview episode of the week, diving deep into Burnley, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, and Fulham! How did those five teams do last season? What’s changed in the summer transfer window? How will they play? And what should we expect from them this season? All that — and more — on the show.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TSS Gang kicks off its week of Premier League previews with a look at an Arsenal team looking to go a step further, Unai Emery's high-flying Aston Villa, and a pack of teams looking to maintain and improve upon their overachieving recent history: Bournemouth, Brentford and Brighton.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TSS Gang is here and we're ready to delve into the Listener Questions mailbag! On this episode, we are asking if Thomas Müller is still good, we’re debating where Celtic would finish in the Premier League, and we’re getting into the club or country debate!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Graham, and Joe dive into the latest from the transfer market! Is Benjamin Sesko headed to Manchester United? Does that move make sense? Why are Liverpool looking to sign yet another striker in Alexander Isak? What’s going wrong for Newcastle this summer? Are Everton going to land Jack Grealish? And are we about to see this summer window go from “Hot Striker Summer”to “Hot Winger Summer”? All that — and more — on the show.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the European season knocking, Ryan, Graham, and Joe examine a group of USMNTers that they’re most excited to watch this season. From the PSV contingent to players in France, Germany, and Spain, we examine a chunk of the player pool. Then, it’s on to a transfer round-up and answering your U.S.-centric questions!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Joe and Jeff running duos, we dive into the latest from MLS's wild summer transfer window. Why did the Colorado Rapids just trade Djordje Mihailovic to Toronto FC? What does it mean for them, for Toronto, and for the league's cash trade rule? We answer all of those questions before digging into LAFC's soon-to-be-finalized deal for Son Heung-min and a set of other transfers that have caught our eye.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TSS Gang is here to decide which top European teams will earn the most trophies in this coming season, via the medium of a draft! Each host gets six picks, and each team gets a preview and rated for their chances to win their respective leagues, knockout cups, or a European title!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TSS Gang is here to delve into the Listener Questions mailbag! On this episode, we’re fielding your inquiries about the biggest goal threats among the Premier League’s new signings, the true value of nine-figure signings, the USL Jagermeister Cup, and much more!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graham, Ryan and Taylor take a lengthy look at the latest big money moves in Europe, including the ongoing saga of Alexander Isak's potential move to Liverpool. Plus, Chelsea keep on spending, Arsenal does the same, Bayern drop a boatload to land an attacking talent, Granit Xhaka back in the Prem, and much much more!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TSS Gang is here with our weekly foray into the US Men's National Team - and a transfer special! Will Weah, McKennie, Reyne, Sargent and Turner find pastures new this summer? We get into it!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Joe on MLS suspension courtesy of byzantine and arbitrary MLS podcast rules, Jeff and Taylor get into all the latest happenings around the league. What do we make of the impending start of the Leagues Cup, is the new format ideal and will it feel more or less like an exhibition this time around? Plus, Thomas Muller to Vancouver and Son to LAFC, plus a look back at the weekend's strugglers (Dallas, New England, and St. Louis).WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TSS Gang is back with a Bulletin news update episode, led by England's victory at UEFA Women's Euro 2025 - a triumph marked by unlikely comebacks, dramatic shootouts and an all-time clutch performance from Chloe Kelly! Plus, we take a look at the latest Premier League summer friendlies and news of a Bend it Like Beckham sequel! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graham and Taylor do their best to answer 6 of your VeryFine Listener Questions, including the purpose of confidential release clauses, the leagues with the biggest drop off from the top flight to their second division, re-doing the careers of a few USMNT players, competitive advantages from the Club World Cup, unappreciated goalkeeping performances, and more!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graham returns! And he's here to talk Women's Euros, the MLS All-Star game and surrounding events, Barcelona's transfer activity, new kit deals, and much much more!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Austin, Jeff and Joe dive into the biggest talking points from MLS’s All-Star break. Lionel Messi’s decision to skip the All-Star Game raises the question: does MLS still even need the game? We discuss that, the current All-Star format, the Skills Challenge, and the fresh rumblings about the league changing its schedule to mirror Europe’s biggest leagues. All that — and more — on the show.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff and Joe join Taylor from Austin (they're in the same city but not in the same room) to discuss some of the biggest moves so far in the MLS summer window, and reach the group conclusions that 1) Lionel Messi is good and 2) El Trafico is fun. You heard it here first!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor and Joe tag-team your USMNT questions, digging into Gio Reyna’s reported move to Parma, some of the pool’s most polarizing players, players who could make a late push onto the 2026 World Cup roster, Pochettino’s roster management, and more!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TSS Gang is here to gather around the Listener Questions Mailbag and answer the queries therein! On this episode, we’re talking about MLS playoff structures, we’re asking why so many players and coaches in Spain get convicted of tax evasion, we’re discovering what a ‘proper football man’ is, and much more!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a longer look at some of the biggest moves in the Premier League... since the last big-money moves in the Premier League.What next for Alexander Isak: pursued by Liverpool with Newcastle hoping to hold onto their world-class frontman? Have Arsenal finally gotten the striker they need, even at the expense of a more obvious area of vulnerability? How much improved will Tottenham be next season, and will Manchester United... be improved at all? Those moves and more on today's show!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The awesome foursome is here to dive into a slew of USMNT transfers. What do we make of Malik Tillman’s move to Bayer Leverkusen? Will Johnny Cardoso thrive at Atletico Madrid? How will Damion Downs and Patrick Agyemang do in the English Championship? What awaits Matt Turner at Lyon? All that, plus discussion of Gio Reyna’s next move, Yunus Musah’s future, Tim Weah’s potential trip to France, Josh Sargent, Cameron Carter-Vickers, and so, so much more on the show!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe combine to take a look at the MLS teams vying for the Supporters' Shield! We dig deep on the Columbus Crew, FC Cincinnati, Inter Miami, Nashville SC, the Philadelphia Union, San Diego FC, Minnesota United, and the Vancouver Whitecaps. Plus, will Inter Miami skirt the MLS roster rules to sign Rodrigo De Paul? Is Diego Luna going to move to Europe? And is Timo Werner headed to New Jersey? All that -- and so much more -- on the show.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paris Saint-Germain's hot streak came to an end on Sunday when Chelsea were declared world champions in the first edition of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup. (We all saw that coming, right?) The TSS Gang is here to review the game and take a look at the tournament itself!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a look at your most recent questions, including...1) The lows of soccer fandom: getting over a tough loss2) What's the best place to sit when watching a game: behind the goal or at midfield?3) Should Concacaf experiment with the format and structure of the Gold Cup, given its frequency?4) What makes a B Squad a B Squad - aka, when does it officially become a B Team?5) Will Wales make the World Cup without Gareth Bale?6) What is the realistic world ranking for the 2025 US Gold Cup team?WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into the latest from the Club World Cup! How did PSG and Chelsea advance past Real Madrid and Fluminense? What went wrong for Xabi Alonso’s team against the European champions? And what do we expect in the final? All that — and more — on the show!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take one last look back at the USMNT's performance in the 2025 Gold Cup, and give our biggest takeaways from the tournament that was. Which starting spots remain open? What are the biggest areas of concern when it comes to depth? How much do we now know about Pochettino's style and approach?After that, we attempt to determine Poch's most likely roster for the 2026 World Cup, and then review our own individual selections.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor, Jeff Rueter, and Joe dive into the latest news from around MLS. We discuss Inter Miami’s pursuit of Atletico Madrid and Argentina midfielder Rodrigo De Paul (can they pull it off?!), Toronto FC’s new Italian-less era without Lorenzo Insigne, Charlotte FC’s major roster moves featuring a potential move for Patrick Agyemang, and New York City FC’s new DP. Plus, we look back at the weekend that was in MLS and ahead to this week's U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into anything and everything from the USMNT’s 2-1 loss to Mexico in the Gold Cup final. What went wrong for Pochettino’s team? Why couldn’t the U.S. find a foothold in the game? How much responsibility for the issues falls on Poch? Which players struggled? And did anyone impress? All that — and more — on the show.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor, Graham and Ryan are here to delve into your questions! On this episode, we’re looking at the worst tournament performances in history, we’re trying to find out if Tim Weah earned more than his dad, we’re looking at players who stayed loyal to their clubs - to the detriment of their careers - and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We spend over an hour breaking down the USA's Gold Cup semifinal win over Guatemala. Why were the first 15 minutes so strong, and why did the momentum change so comprehensively as the game went on? Who stood out in a positive way, and who put in a less-than-stellar shift? Plus, we try to understand Pochettino's tactical decisions and substitution patterns, and take a look ahead to this weekend's final against Mexico.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Club World Cup quarterfinal bracket is set, with Man City and Inter both failing to make the cut after defeats to non-European opposition. We look back at all the Round of 16 games and take a look ahead to the best matchups in the final eight! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Reuter takes a break from covering all the soccer to discuss... all the soccer. We spend the first 2 segments of the show discussing Canada and the USA's respective performances at the Gold Cup, and also take a look at the USMNT's semifinal matchup with Guatemala. After that, we break down the MLS All-Star selections, ponder the arrival of Timo Werner and mourn the departure of Olivier Giroud.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The United States Men's National Team are through to the semifinals of the Gold Cup after overcoming Costa Rica via penalty shootout. It was a match to remember for (Harvard's) Matt Freese, and a demonstration of growth in the national team group. Bring on Guatemala!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FIFA Club World Club Group Stage has concluded, giving us the opportunity to look back at the biggest storylines so far, while also taking a look ahead to some very enticing Round of 16 matchups! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first time in 2025, we return to the TIOLI well! We're discussing your hottest takes, including the success of the Club World Cup, the next USMNT manager, Thomas Frank finally being the right managerial fit for Spurs, Manchester United's timeline to silverware, and much more!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The whole gang is here to dive into your questions! Should the Club World Cup be hosted in a specific region of the U.S.? How would each of us improve our national teams if FIFA allowed trades between federations? Which USMNT players do we think Poch trusts most? And why isn’t the USMNT performing at a higher level? Plus, how would Southampton do in Serie A? All that — and more — on the show.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to dive into the latest from around MLS (and the MLS teams at the Club World Cup). Just how did Inter Miami pull off the first competitive victory for an MLS team over a UEFA opponent with their win over Porto? And how did they advance from the Club World Cup’s Group A to book a date with PSG in the Round of 16? Plus, we propose a set of cash trades as the summer transfer window nears. All that — and more — on the show.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your favorite foursome is back together to discuss the USA's final game of the Gold Cup group stage. What went right against Haiti, whose stock is up (and down) after the latest performance, and what do we want to see from Poch's men against Costa Rica in the knockout round?WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor is back! The whole gang combines to review the United States’ 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia in the Gold Cup group stage. What did we learn from the latest 90 minutes of action for Poch’s team? Who stood out? And who struggled? And what do we want to see more of? All that — and more — on the show.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the first round of the Club World Cup’s group stage games complete, Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to chat about the biggest standout stories from the tournament so far. From FIFA’s approach to staging the competition to our first look at Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid to the South American teams showing out, there was plenty to sink our teeth into. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TSS Gang is here and ready to dive into the Listener Questions mailbag! On this episode, we’re looking at the best player never to score a goal, we’re comparing the MLS and Saudi All-Stars, we’re asking if an alternative soccer league can go mainstream, and much more!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Jeff Rueter fresh off a trip to Seattle covering the Sounders' Club World Cup clash with Botafogo, he and Joe Lowery dive into the latest from MLS teams at the tournament. How are they doing after one game played apiece? And who's stood out so far? Plus, what's happened in MLS's regular season? All that -- and more -- on the show.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The USMNT kicked its 2025 Gold Cup campaign off with a much-needed with for Mauricio Pochettino's side - the TSS Gang is here to get under the hood of the performance and to see how it affects the national team going forward!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.