Hello, this is Darrell with an intro to a very special episode of the Total Soccer Show.

Here's what's happening. Taylor and I are in Frankfurt, Germany on the Bundesliga media

trip we've been talking about. Actually, I'm here. Taylor is en route because his flight was

delayed, but he promises me he'll be here later. While we're out of town,

we've given the keys to the Total Soccer Show to Joe Lowry, who you'll know from his frequent

TSS appearances, and Jordan Angelly. Both Joe and Jordan are tactically savvy and MLS experts. We

wouldn't give the keys to just anyone, you know, and they're going to break down and analyze

the two MLS conference finals

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other side, you'll be in the very capable hands of Joe and Jordan. Hello and welcome to the total soccer show. In case you couldn't tell by my lack of a

bitterest accent, my name is not Daryl Grove, and I will not be joined by Taylor Rockwell today. Daryl and Taylor have given me the keys to the Total Soccer Kingdom for this episode to break down some of the latest major league soccer playoff action. Joining me on the show today is Jordan Angeli, a former NWSL player and a current analyst for the Colorado Rapids.

Jordan, how are you doing today?

Are you recovered from the MLS conference final action we saw?

Not yet.

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