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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.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025

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.

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025

Part two of our 2025 Club World Cup Previews are here! We have 2 truths and a lie about each team in Groups E through H, and once again, it's up to the co-hosts (and you all) to figure out which is which. Group E: JoeRiver Plate (Argentina)Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan)Monterrey (Mexico)Inter Milan (Italy) Group F: TaylorFluminense (Brazil)Borussia Dortmund (Germany)Ulsan HD (Korea Republic)Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) Group G: GrahamManchester City (England)Wydad AC (Morocco)Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)Juventus (Italy) Group H: RyanReal Madrid (Spain)Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)Pachuca (Mexico)Red Bull Salzburg (Austria) 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.

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2025

We preview the start of the 2025 Club World Cup using the tried and true method of lying about the teams involved. We have 2 truths and a lie about each team in Groups A through D, and it's up to the co-hosts (and you all) to figure out which is which. Group A: TaylorAl Ahly (Egypt)Porto (Portugal)Palmeiras (Brazil)Inter Miami (United States) Group B: RyanParis Saint-Germain (France)Atlético Madrid (Spain)Botafogo (Brazil)Seattle Sounders (United States) Group C: GrahamBayern Munich (Germany)Auckland City (New Zealand)Boca Juniors (Argentina)Benfica (Portugal) Group D: JoeFlamengo (Brazil)Espérance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia)Chelsea (England)LAFC (United States) 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.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

After the United States’ 4-0 loss to Switzerland on Tuesday night, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into what went wrong for Pochettino’s team. What was behind his lineup choices? Who struggled? Did we learn anything at all? And how can the USMNT improve? 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.

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe take a look at MLS’s three Club World Cup entrants to examine just what the next couple of weeks will hold for them. Which team has the best chance to make it out of the group? And which team is most in trouble? Plus, we chat about DC United’s struggles after their 7-1 loss to the Chicago Fire over the weekend. 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.

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

Graham and Joe are running the show for a special Saturday TSS episode! They're breaking down the USA's 2-1 friendly loss to Turkiye, with the general consensus that this was "mostly pretty okay." Which players impressed and which ones validated the hosts' respective low opinions? Is Pochettino 100% aware that John Tolkin is in the squad? How much Max Arfsten stock is Graham looking to acquire? Was Alex Freeman good-interesting, bad-interesting, or somewhere inbetween? Plus, a brief not on what we want to see against the Swiss and their inferior cheese. 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.

Transcribed - Published: 7 June 2025

We're rolling out the red carpet for the Annual Total Soccer Show End of (European) Season Awards! Or, the Toties as all the cool kids are calling it! In this episode, we’re handing out awards for the best players, teams, managers, moments, stories, and much more! It's surely the most glamorous episode on the podcast calendar!  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.

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

The awesome foursome is here to break down the latest news from the U.S. men’s national team, with Folarin Balogun and a pair of other USMNTers dropping out of Poch’s squad due to injury. Who will step up in the absence of so many first-choice starters? Who are we most excited to watch ahead of Saturday’s friendly against Turkey? And what should we expect from the USMNT’s friendly opponents? 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.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

At the halfway point of the MLS season, Taylor, Joe, and Jeff dive into a batch of midseason awards and superlatives, ranking from MVP to the best young player to our best (and worst) preseason predictions to the best storyline of 2025. Plus, we chat about LAFC’s win over Club America that booked their spot in the Club World Cup and the Vancouver Whitecaps’ huge Concacaf Champions Cup final loss to Cruz Azul.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.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

The summer transfer window has swung open! Some big deals have already been done and many more are on the cards for Europe's biggest teams! 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.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

No spoilers in the title or description... Until here! We review PSG's EMPHATIC win over Inter in the Champions League Final. How good were the Parisians and how poor were their Italian counterparts? How were PSG able to cause so many problems on both sides of the ball? What does this mean for the respective legacies of Luis Enrique and Simone Inzaghi? Can Graham pronounce the name Warren? All that 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.

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2025

The TSS Gang is here to answer your questions! On this episode we’re asking what happened to Man City’s points deduction woes, we’re considering whether The USMNT should tank the Gold Cup, we’re asking if there’s a world where Man Utd gets its finances in order, 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.

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2025

Your favorite foursome is back together to preview this weekend's Champions League Final. Is this our dream final? How do the narratives on the two teams differ? Who will be the key players in the tactical battle? Plus, potential lineups, key matchups, and our individual scoreline predictions. 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.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

Ryan, Taylor, and Joe break down Mauricio Pochettino's roster for the USMNT's busy summer. Where are all the big stars? How big of a problem is Christian Pulisic's absence? And is Poch sending a message with his squad selections? Which players should we be paying special attention to? We discuss all that -- and 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.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

Taylor, Joe, and Jeff are joined by MLS Season Pass’ Michele Giannone to talk all things MLS (and a bit of USMNT). We chat about what was it like for Michele to interview Lionel Messi last week, Atlanta United’s big win over FC Cincinnati on Sunday, St. Louis City’s struggles, the San Jose Earthquakes’ turnaround, and a pair of big games coming up this weekend for the Vancouver Whitecaps and LAFC. Then we close with a look at the USMNT’s latest roster — ahead of a lengthy episode reviewing Poch’s whole squad tomorrow. 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.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2025

With Ryan in London cheering on Wimbledon and hurling insults at Walsall, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to take a look back at a wild final weekend in most of Europe's domestic leagues. How did Arsenal manage to best reigning back-to-back champions Barcelona in the Women's Champions League Final? How did Scott McTominay cement his legacy in Napoli lore? Plus, crazy swings in the race for the top 5 in England, farewells in La Liga, and dramatic late goals in MLS! 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.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

The TSS Gang is here to delve into the Lsietenr Questions mailbag! On this episode, we’re looking at the players who picked the wrong national team, we’re considering at the best mid-season managerial switches, and we’re putting Riqui Puig in the USMNT! 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.

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

The whole gang is here to dive into the Europa League Final! How did Tottenham end their trophy drought? What went wrong for Manchester United? And what comes next for both struggling teams? 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.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

We have the latest 60-player provisional roster for the USMNT, and we also have... waaaay too many thoughts about it. Surprise inclusions and omissions, our preferred final rosters and starting elevens, and a deeper look at what the pool itself reveals about the state of the program. 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.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe dive into the latest and greatest from around MLS! From Lionel Messi’s referee complaints, potential new contract, and Inter Miami’s latest embarrassment to Greg Vanney’s new deal and El Trafico to a look around the best rivalries MLS has to offer, we ran the bases.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.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025

The TSS Gang is here to look back upon an action-packed - and emotional - weekend, in which Crystal Palace scored a victory for the Underdogs, Napoli and Inter kept a dramatic scudetto race going, 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.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

The TSS Gang is here with another adventure in the Listener Questions mailbag! On this episode, we’re debating vibes and data, we’re making a league of American-owned teams, we’re taking a trip to Como, 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.

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2025

It's the return of The Big Thing, and it's a topic featuring a legendary manager, a legendary club and a legendary national team... and we're hoping for at least a somewhat legendary episode! Taylor is joined by Joe and Graham (and then later The Athletic's Jack Lang) to discuss Carlo Ancelotti's impending departure from Real Madrid, what happens next for Florentino Perez's side, and the situation Ancelotti is walking into with Brazil. 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.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

The awesome foursome is here to dive into all things U.S. men’s national team! On today’s show, we discussed the decline of Americans playing in the German top-flight, Sergiño Dest not having heard from Poch, and a trio of under-the-radar U.S. players in a brand-new “Show and Tell” segment. 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.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe combine to tackle a set of big-picture questions about MLS! From franchise cornerstones to MLS Cup favorites to rising young USMNT talents to teams with work to do this summer, we covered an Obed Vargas-esque amount of ground. 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.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025

The TSS Gang is here to look back upon an action-packed weekend, in which Barcelona triumphed in a wild Clasico, Bayern Munich celebrated their latest title, the scudetto race tightened up in Italy, 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.

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

The TSS Gang is here with our latest foray into the Listener Questions mailbag! On this episode, we're asking whether Big Ange could coach in MLS, whether Xabi Alonso is what Real Madrid needs, whether the Bundesliga would be better off on NBC, 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.

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2025

This week's Champions League semifinals were incredible, and we spent well a lot lot lot of time breaking them down! From individual performances to tactical tweaks to key moments, we're going through it all. Plus, was Donnarumma's save in the 8th minute the best in recent memory? Why couldn't Lamine Yamal have more of an impact? Did Achraf Hakimi... actually defend? All that and plenty 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.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025

The foursome is here to dive into all things USMNT! From Weston McKennie’s new contract at Juventus to Daryl Dike’s first start in 750 days to just who might follow Mauricio Pochettino as U.S. coach, we covered ground like Tyler Adams.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.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2025

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe dive into the wide world of MLS, starting with a look back at Inter Miami's latest misstep in a knockout competition. What went wrong for Miami in their Concacaf Champions Cup defeat against the Vancouver Whitecaps? And what does it mean? Then, we chat about a slew of Western Conference teams stepping up, the Revs' run of form, 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.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

The TSS Gang is here to look back on a weekend where Bayern Munich won the league - without kicking a ball - Chelsea toppled the reigning champions, the scudetto race stayed tight, 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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

The TSS Gang is here with the latest batch of Listener Questions! On this episode, we’re sending some Americans to Wrexham, we’re analyzing Napoli’s transfer business, 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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

We spend a lot of time breaking down Barcelona's 3-3 draw with Inter, and then a marginally smaller amount of time on PSG's 1-0 win over Arsenal. How incredible is Lamine Yamal and how is it that he's still young enough to attend prom? Is Donnarumma the least athletic athletic person in the Champions League? What lessons can each team take from their opening match into the second leg? 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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

Our foursome dives into the latest surrounding the U.S. men’s national team, discussing Chris Richards’ form for Crystal Palace, a pair of budding MLS stars making their case for national team inclusion, and Mauricio Pochettino’s love affair with Tottenham. 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. ⁠⁠⁠Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025