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Long-running American soccer show covering the USMNT, Premier League, Champions League, MLS, and more. If you enjoy analysis and silliness in equal measure, we're the podcast for you.

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12.10.2023

Joe Lowery, from Columbus, and David Gass, from somewhere in the southwest, dig into the Columbus Crew’s 2-1 win over LAFC in MLS Cup! What went right for the Crew? And what went wrong for LAFC? And just how good ...

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12.10.2023 MLS Cup Recap! Columbus Crew dazzle on their way to beating LAFC & lifting a trophy Joe Lowery, from Columbus, and David Gass, from somewhere in the southwest, dig into the Columbus Crew’s 2-1 win over LAFC in MLS Cup! What went right for the Crew? And what went wrong for LAFC? And just how good ...
12.08.2023 The Big Thing: Can Bayern Leverkusen really win the Bundesliga title? Bayer Leverkusen are in the midst of an incredible season in the German top flight. Currently sitting in first, what's behind their success? And can they hold off Bayern Munich to win the Bundesliga title? Ryan, Graham, and Joe dig ...
12.07.2023 Take It or Leave It: The Premier League Golden Boot, International Breaks and CONCACAF's quality! The Power Trio of Ryan, Graham and Joe return to assess your hot takes! On this show, we're analyzing the virtues of CONCACAF, we're thinking about having fewer international breaks and we're seeing how easy it is to win the ...
12.06.2023 Listener Questions! Why doesn’t Mbappe score more goals? Plus, what Balogun needs to improve, changing soccer, and much more Ryan, Graham, and Joe (aka, the Power Trio) combine to answer your listener questions! You can find the list down below: 1) Why doesn't Mbappe score 50 goals each year in Ligue 1? 2) Should MLS play their playoff games ...
12.04.2023 MLS Cup is set! Looking back at Conference Final wins from the Columbus Crew & LAFC ahead of Saturday’s final Joe Lowery and David Gass are here to chat about the latest action in the MLS playoffs! First, we recap the Conference Finals, where the Columbus Crew's comeback carried them past FC Cincinnati and LAFC took care of business at ...
12.04.2023 Weekend Review: Man City and Tottenham thrill on Premier League's Drunk Sunday™ & MLS Cup Final set! It's an action-packed Weekend Review, which kicks off with the USWNT's latest outing before heading into the Premier League's Drunk Sunday™! Then, we head across the continent before taking a look at the highly entertaining MLS Cup Conference Finals! --- ...
12.01.2023 The Big Thing: Who will win the Premier League this season? We appear to have ourselves a title race in the Premier League! On this week's Big Thing, the TSS gang assess all the runners and riders, and give reasons why they can — and can't — win the giant trophy ...
11.30.2023 Champions League Review! PSG's controversial comeback vs. Newcastle, Barca’s Joao connection, chaos in Turkey & more Ryan, Graham, and Joe dig into the latest Champions League action! We chat about each game from Matchday 5. Why are there so many referee controversies these days? What’s the latest in the Group of Death? Can Barcelona stabilize? Why ...
11.29.2023 Listener Questions! Can Saudi Arabia become a soccer power? Plus, Ali Krieger’s career, a combined USMNT/USWNT lineup, and more The regular foursome combines to answer your questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below: 1) Do we think Saudi Arabia has a chance of becoming a soccer powerhouse? 2) Should MLS have penalty kicks to ...
11.28.2023 MLS Playoff Recap! LAFC sneak past Seattle, referee drama in Cincinnati and Houston, Crew impress on the road, and more Taylor, Joe, and Gass combine to take an in-depth look at the latest action in the MLS postseason. Who shined and who struggled in the Conference Semifinals? And what comes next for the eliminated teams? All that (plus predictions, a ...
11.27.2023 Weekend Review: Liverpool earn a point at City, Garnacho scores a Puskas Award nominee! The TSS Gang welcome the return of domestic soccer with a heavyweight bout between Man City and Liverpool, a tactical battle in the Derby D'Italia, and a Puskas Award contender at Goodison Park! --- Today's show is brought to you ...
11.22.2023 All the things we're thankful for this season, including Emma Hayes, not jello salad, and most of the Scottish national team Your four co-hosts take turns listing the many things they're thankful for this holiday season. Some soccer related. Some not. And some involving the TSS Discord. --- Today's show is brought to you by... Helix Sleep! Helix is offering 25% ...
11.21.2023 Listener Questions! Emma Hayes' USWNT starting XI, perfect seasons & one-legged throw-ins! The TSS gang dip their hands back into the Listener Questions mailbag, and discuss Emma Hayes' potential starting XI for the USWNT, high-profile Americans in MLS, the prospect of a team completing a perfect season, one-legged throw-ins, and much more! ...
11.21.2023 USMNT vs. Trinidad and Tobago review: Heading to the Copa America, Dest’s insane red card, and so much more Taylor, Joe, and Gass dive into the USMNT’s performance in Trinidad and Tobago on Monday night. What. On. Earth. Happened? We analyze the 2-1 loss in Port of Spain, tackle that Dest red card, Matt Turner’s mistake, and Berhalter’s two-striker ...
11.17.2023 USMNT vs. Trinidad and Tobago review! Taylor and Joe fired up a late-night recording session to dig into the USMNT’s… SPOILERS COMING They’re coming. I promise. Really, they are. If you haven’t watched the game, you should probably stop reading right here. …3-0 win over Trinidad ...
11.16.2023 Take It or Leave It: Neymar's hype, Jadon Sancho to MLS and soccer on Black Friday! Take It Or Leave It - the show where we assess your soccer hot takes - makes its triumphant return to the feed! In this episode, we consider the idea of making Black Friday a big day for soccer, we ...
11.15.2023 Listener Questions! A new Super League, Belgium's Golden Generation & more! We're dipping into the Listener Questions mailbag to find out what would happen if ruled dictated that a random fan must be pulled into each game, to see who would populate a new 10-team Super League, and to identify the ...
11.14.2023 MLS Playoff update! Finishing off Round 1 and looking ahead to the conference semis Taylor, Joe, and Gass are here breaking down the latest batch of MLS Playoff games! We chat about Columbus pushing past Atlanta, Houston sneaking past RSL, and Seattle dominating against Dallas. Plus, we look ahead to the conference semifinals, pit ...
11.13.2023 Weekend Review: a dramatic finish in the NWSL Final, a wild result between Chelsea and Man City, a predictable Rome Derby, and much much more! The full foursome is back together to discuss all the biggest results from he weekend that was! Chaos at the conclusion of the NWSL Final, a rowdy time between Chelsea and Man City, a physical affair in Rome, Phoenix conquering ...
11.10.2023 The Big Thing: Emma Hayes and a new era for the USWNT On this week's Big Thing, the TSS gang focus on prospective UWSNT Head Coach Emma Hayes OBE, and the ways in which she may transform the USWNT ahead of the 2024 Olympics and the 2027 World Cup. --- Today's show ...
11.10.2023 Champions League Review! Big wins for Milan and Dortmund, another loss for Man United, and Harry Kane can't stop scoring! The whole TSS gang look back on Champions League match day 4, which featured another ridiculous defeat for Manchester United, important wins for Milan and Dortmund, and a thorough beatdown of Celtic by Atletico Madrid. Plus, Harry Kane continues to ...
11.08.2023 MLS Playoff Recap! Atlanta United storm back, SKC sweep St. Louis City, chaos for Cincinnati, and much more Joe Lowery and David Gass dive into all of the latest MLS Playoff action! We chat about every series (outside of PHI-NE, which continues tonight!). Who shined? Who struggled? And what comes next for the eliminated teams? All that, plus ...
11.07.2023 Listener Questions! Would an all-time USMNT squad make the World Cup semis? Plus, Union Berlin’s decline, a 7-2-1 formation, and more It’s listener question timeeeeee! Ryan, Graham, and Joe are here to tackle your inquiries. You can find the full list down below: 1) How would a lineup of all-time past and present USMNT players perform in the next World Cup? ...
11.06.2023 Weekend Review: Bayern dominate Dortmund, a wild Copa Libertadores Final & MLS Playoffs! Ryan, Joe, Graham and Taylor tackle the biggest moments of the weekend, which included an historic win for Fluminense in the Copa Libertadores, a predictable rout for Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker and big moments in the MLS, USL and ...
11.03.2023 The Big Thing: The rise and rise of Jude Bellingham You may have noticed that Jude Bellingham is quite good at the soccers. On this week's Big Thing, we take a deep dive into the 20-year-old's career, we ask why he is hitting such great form, and we speculate on ...
11.02.2023 Listener Questions! Can anyone rival Mbappe and Haaland? Plus, USMNT players at Man United, the MLS calendar, and more You know what time it is…Taylor, Ryan, and Joe are here to answer your questions! You can find the full list down below: 1) Which USMNT players would be immediate upgrades at Manchester United? 2) Will MLS need to change ...
11.01.2023 Bundesliga catch-up w/ Manuel Veth: Xabi Alonso's managerial influences, Bayern's squad depth, strong starts for Hoffenheim and Stuttgart, and much much more! Our old pal returns! Manuel Veth of Transfermarkt and the Gegenpressing podcast is back on the program after an extended hiatus to catch us up on all-things Bundesliga! We start off with a little chat about the NFL in Germany, ...
10.31.2023 MLS Playoff Recap! LAFC’s special set pieces, SKC take down St. Louis, and tons of bangers Taylor, Joe, and Gass dive into the MLS playoff action that’s unfolded so far! After a quick beat on the new format up top, we dig into each and every Round 1 game that’s been played to date. From set ...
10.30.2023 Weekend Review: Bellingham bosses El Clasico and Man Utd have the blues! Ryan, Graham and Joe are here to look at the biggest moments of a big weekend! The Clasico brought us another Jude Bellingham masterclass, the Manchester Derby served to highlight the Reds' flaws (once again), and Harry Kane turned in ...
10.26.2023 Champions League Review! Milan falter in Paris, Maguire and Onana earn redemption, Celtic and Atleti get feisty! The TSS gang look back on Champions League match day 3, which featured a big win for PSG, more magnificence from Jude Bellingham, Manchester Utd's latest foray into papering over the cracks, and much more! Plus, there's a bonus review ...
10.26.2023 Take It or Leave It: USMNT more talented than Italy, the iconic 2010 World Cup, a trophy-less Miami in 2024, and more of your hot takes! On today's episode, we evaluate your hot takes to decide if we're taking them or leaving them. We debate the preservation of the 90-minute timeline in soccer, evaluating and properly ranking Original Ronaldo, the depth of talent available to the ...
10.25.2023 Listener Questions! What’s wrong with Lyon? Plus, soccer players who would excel at other sports, the Olympics, and more The foursome is here to answer your listener questions (and to talk about Xabi Alonso’s distribution)! You can find the full list of questions that we discussed down below: 1) What realistic overage players would we pick for the U.S. ...
10.24.2023 MLS Playoff Preview! Best matchups, inside the new format, and VSPs Taylor, Joe, and Gass gather to preview the MLS playoffs! After taking a look back at Decision Day and flaming Joe for whiffing on his preseason predictions, we chat about the new playoff format (best-of-three series! Oooo, ahhhh), the teams ...
10.23.2023 Weekend Review: Arsenal's Stamford Bridge comeback, the Serie A USMNT derby & Ajax's downfall Club soccer returned this weekend, with a deadlock at Stamford Bridge, a slightly-less-then-pulsating Merseyside derby, a meeting of the USMNT's biggest stars in Serie A, and much more! Join Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham for a round-up of all the ...
10.20.2023 The Big Thing: Is Sir Jim Ratcliffe going to bring big changes to Man Utd? On this week's Big Thing, the TSS gang revisit the topic of Man Utd's takeover bid. With the Qataris apparently stepping aside (for now), Sir Jim Ratcliffe is apparently lining up a minority bid, which will see his company gain ...
10.19.2023 International break round-up! Scotland qualify, Spain turn a corner, Portugal actually exciting, England also around, and much much more! On today's episode, we take a look back at the international break... much to Ryan's chagrin. Scotland qualify for the Euros and Graham is mostly over being furious at all referees, Spain and Portugal figuring it out, a potential fan-favorite ...
10.18.2023 USMNT vs. Ghana deep-dive review! Spoilers incoming... No seriously, they're coming. We're warning you. The U.S. topped Ghana 4-0 on Tuesday evening! What went right? And how much can we take away from a game like this? Taylor and Joe dive into the match, discussing ...
10.17.2023 Listener Questions! Going back in time to fix soccer in America, Champions League on weekends, VSPs, and more We’re back with more Listener Questions! On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe discuss… 1) Is it profitable to own a soccer team? 2) In honor of the USMNT playing Ghana, how does Taylor look back at the early days ...
10.15.2023 USMNT vs. Germany deep-dive review! The USMNT's biggest test to date in this new World Cup cycle took place on the East Coast on Saturday afternoon...a clash with Germany. How did the U.S. fare against their European foes? Taylor and Joe dive in. We chat ...
10.13.2023 The Big Thing: Is Napoli heading in the right direction? On this week's Big Thing, the TSS crew turn their attention to Naples where, Rudi Garcia is, at the time of recording, still Napoli coach. But that may change very soon. How are Gli Azzurri following up on their title-winning ...
10.12.2023 Listener Questions! Is Erling Haaland…different this year? Plus, Pulisic’s start to life with Milan, punditry cliches, and more It’s listener questions time! You can find the list of questions that our foursome tackles down below: 1) Has Erling Haaland looked a bit checked out for Manchester City this season? 2) Why do we think Christian Pulisic has been ...
10.11.2023 Netflix's Beckham documentary: funniest moments, talking points and best bits We watched the "Beckham" four-part miniseries on Netflix so you don't have to! But... you probably should, because it's both entertaining and informative. We get into his breakthrough, red cards at the World Cup, his boot-to-the-face-related departure from Manchester United, ...
10.10.2023 Previewing the USMNT’s games vs. Germany & Ghana! Plus, our starting XIs, Olympic chat, and more Taylor and Joe go deep on the USMNT ahead of their clashes with Germany and Ghana. What should the U.S. expect from these two opponents? And who should Gregg Berhalter use in his starting lineup? Plus, we answer some of ...
10.09.2023 Weekend Review: Arsenal and Arteta finally get a win over Man City, Americans in Action in multiple leagues, and Wayne Rooney departures for theoretically greener pastures On today's episode, Graham and Taylor are without Joe and Ryan, but they still manage to discuss roughly 140 games from this past weekend. Or 11. Whichever. Arteta and Arsenal get a win against Pep and Man City, even without ...
10.06.2023 The Big Thing: The 2030 World Cup and its SIX host nations It's official: The World Cup 2030 to be hosted in Spain, Portugal, Morocco … and also Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay! Ryan, Joe, Taylor and Joe dive into FIFA's unexpected announcement, looking at how it will work, why it is happening, ...
10.05.2023 Champions League Review! Newcastle trounce PSG, Jude can’t stop, and much more The Champiooooooons! Our foursome gathers to chat about Matchday 2 of the Champions League group stage. We discuss Newcastle’s big win over PSG, Galatasaray causing problems for Manchester United, Real Madrid’s star power, fun in Berlin, and so much more. ...
10.04.2023 Listener Questions! Would Gregg Berhalter succeed at Ajax? Plus, Chelsea’s strong women’s team, MLS kickoff times, and much more It's time for Listener Questions! Our foursome discuss... 1) What strategies do teams use to neutralize opposing playmakers? 2) What are the reasons behind why players fail medicals? 3) With the season almost over, what is our assessment of MLS/Apple’s ...
10.03.2023 Americans in Action: are expanded playoffs bad for MLS? Plus, updates from abroad featuring Balogun, Koleosho, and more! Joe and Taylor discuss the pros and cons of the expanded MLS playoff format, with particular emphasis on the cons (spoiler alert). They also get into why changes were made, and what adjustments could be useful going forward. There are ...
10.02.2023 Weekend Review: Man City lose to Wolves, Liverpool lose to VAR, and Luton's historic win! The soccers delivered another weekend of drama, and Ryan, Taylor, Joe and returning hero Graham are here for it! We look at Tottenham's controversial win over Liverpool, RB Leipzig's draw with Bayern, Barcelona's Sergio Ramos-inspired victory over Sevilla, and much ...
09.29.2023 The Big Thing: What’s gone wrong with Ajax? Ajax are in the midst of their worst start to a league season since 1964. So on this week's episode of The Big Thing, we ask: what's going wrong with Ajax? From front office chaos to...well, more front office chaos, ...

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

MLS Cup Recap! Columbus Crew dazzle on their way to beating LAFC & lifting a trophy

The Big Thing: Can Bayern Leverkusen really win the Bundesliga title?

Take It or Leave It: The Premier League Golden Boot, International Breaks and CONCACAF's quality!

Listener Questions! Why doesn’t Mbappe score more goals? Plus, what Balogun needs to improve, changing soccer, and much more

MLS Cup is set! Looking back at Conference Final wins from the Columbus Crew & LAFC ahead of Saturday’s final

Weekend Review: Man City and Tottenham thrill on Premier League's Drunk Sunday™ & MLS Cup Final set!

The Big Thing: Who will win the Premier League this season?

Champions League Review! PSG's controversial comeback vs. Newcastle, Barca’s Joao connection, chaos in Turkey & more

Listener Questions! Can Saudi Arabia become a soccer power? Plus, Ali Krieger’s career, a combined USMNT/USWNT lineup, and more

MLS Playoff Recap! LAFC sneak past Seattle, referee drama in Cincinnati and Houston, Crew impress on the road, and more

Weekend Review: Liverpool earn a point at City, Garnacho scores a Puskas Award nominee!

All the things we're thankful for this season, including Emma Hayes, not jello salad, and most of the Scottish national team

Listener Questions! Emma Hayes' USWNT starting XI, perfect seasons & one-legged throw-ins!

USMNT vs. Trinidad and Tobago review: Heading to the Copa America, Dest’s insane red card, and so much more

USMNT vs. Trinidad and Tobago review!

Take It or Leave It: Neymar's hype, Jadon Sancho to MLS and soccer on Black Friday!

Listener Questions! A new Super League, Belgium's Golden Generation & more!

MLS Playoff update! Finishing off Round 1 and looking ahead to the conference semis

Weekend Review: a dramatic finish in the NWSL Final, a wild result between Chelsea and Man City, a predictable Rome Derby, and much much more!

The Big Thing: Emma Hayes and a new era for the USWNT

Champions League Review! Big wins for Milan and Dortmund, another loss for Man United, and Harry Kane can't stop scoring!

MLS Playoff Recap! Atlanta United storm back, SKC sweep St. Louis City, chaos for Cincinnati, and much more

Listener Questions! Would an all-time USMNT squad make the World Cup semis? Plus, Union Berlin’s decline, a 7-2-1 formation, and more

Weekend Review: Bayern dominate Dortmund, a wild Copa Libertadores Final & MLS Playoffs!

The Big Thing: The rise and rise of Jude Bellingham

Listener Questions! Can anyone rival Mbappe and Haaland? Plus, USMNT players at Man United, the MLS calendar, and more

Bundesliga catch-up w/ Manuel Veth: Xabi Alonso's managerial influences, Bayern's squad depth, strong starts for Hoffenheim and Stuttgart, and much much more!

MLS Playoff Recap! LAFC’s special set pieces, SKC take down St. Louis, and tons of bangers

Weekend Review: Bellingham bosses El Clasico and Man Utd have the blues!

Champions League Review! Milan falter in Paris, Maguire and Onana earn redemption, Celtic and Atleti get feisty!

Take It or Leave It: USMNT more talented than Italy, the iconic 2010 World Cup, a trophy-less Miami in 2024, and more of your hot takes!

Listener Questions! What’s wrong with Lyon? Plus, soccer players who would excel at other sports, the Olympics, and more

MLS Playoff Preview! Best matchups, inside the new format, and VSPs

Weekend Review: Arsenal's Stamford Bridge comeback, the Serie A USMNT derby & Ajax's downfall

The Big Thing: Is Sir Jim Ratcliffe going to bring big changes to Man Utd?

International break round-up! Scotland qualify, Spain turn a corner, Portugal actually exciting, England also around, and much much more!

USMNT vs. Ghana deep-dive review!

Listener Questions! Going back in time to fix soccer in America, Champions League on weekends, VSPs, and more

USMNT vs. Germany deep-dive review!

The Big Thing: Is Napoli heading in the right direction?

Listener Questions! Is Erling Haaland…different this year? Plus, Pulisic’s start to life with Milan, punditry cliches, and more

Netflix's Beckham documentary: funniest moments, talking points and best bits

Previewing the USMNT’s games vs. Germany & Ghana! Plus, our starting XIs, Olympic chat, and more

Weekend Review: Arsenal and Arteta finally get a win over Man City, Americans in Action in multiple leagues, and Wayne Rooney departures for theoretically greener pastures

The Big Thing: The 2030 World Cup and its SIX host nations

Champions League Review! Newcastle trounce PSG, Jude can’t stop, and much more

Listener Questions! Would Gregg Berhalter succeed at Ajax? Plus, Chelsea’s strong women’s team, MLS kickoff times, and much more

Americans in Action: are expanded playoffs bad for MLS? Plus, updates from abroad featuring Balogun, Koleosho, and more!

Weekend Review: Man City lose to Wolves, Liverpool lose to VAR, and Luton's historic win!

The Big Thing: What’s gone wrong with Ajax?

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