We talk to The Athletic's Adam Whittaker Snavely about Adam's accidental career as soccer writer and Borussia Dortmund's season so far. We talk about the changes Lucien Favre has made, Christian Pulisic's role, and what the future looks like for the team. If you're only here for the Pulisic chat, that starts at 31:50 Today's show is sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves. Use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" at http://Ruffneckscarves.com for a 20% discount. 

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Reports suggest that Feyenoord coach Arne Slot will replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, with the Reds having agreed a fee to buy out the 45-year-old Dutchman's contract. On this week's Big Thing, the TSS Gang explain why Slot is an excellent fit for Liverpool - but why reservations about his suitability remain.
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The Big Thing: Is Arne Slot the right man for Liverpool?

Graham returns to reunite your favorite foursome, and do some Champions League reviewing! Bayern's discipline vs Carlo Ancelotti's eyebrow vibes set the stage for a back-and-forth thriller. What happens next? Plus, Dortmund wing their way past PSG. Can Mbappe and Company (PSG's new official name) find a way to be more efficient in the second leg?
Plus, celebrating Columbus' CCCCCCCCCC win, which send them to the final! Great goals, smart play, crafty time wasting, and much much more from Wilfried Nancy's high flyers!
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Champions League review: Dortmund spring a surprise, Real Madrid vibes, and Luis Enrique's tactical tinkering

You know what time it is! We tossed out some As to the following Qs:
1) How would we change the Ballon d’Or to give it more meaning?
2) Why do we hear about No. 6s, No. 9s, and No. 10s, but not No. 11s?
3) Should Reggie Cannon be in camp for the Copa America?
4) Which USMNT players could move to Wolves this summer?
5) If Bayer Leverkusen draw in one of their upcoming finals and fall in the shootout, will we consider this an unbeaten season?
6) Which is more likely: Bayern don't win the Bundesliga for the next five years or City win the Premier League for the next five years?
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Listener Questions! Will Bayern lose the Bundesliga again next year? Plus, moving USMNT players to Wolves, changing the Ballon d’Or & more

Taylor, Joe, and Gass gather 'round to chat about the latest and greatest going on in the world of MLS. In the first segment, we take stock of San Diego FC ahead of their expansion season in 2025, with a special look at reported signing Chucky Lozano. Then we move on to a chat about a handful of teams from across the league, touching on Orlando City's issues, Austin's step forward, RSL's progress, and so much more.
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MLS Roundup: Chucky Lozano to San Diego FC, most aesthetic teams in the league & much more

It's a Gruesome Twosome/Dynamic Duo as Ryan and Taylor look back on a weekend that saw Arsenal and Man City turn the Premier League title race into a two-horse affair, following another disappointing Liverpool performance.
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Borussia Dortmund deep dive with Adam Whittaker Snavely

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