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

Ryan and Taylor take a look back at some of the biggest matches from this past weekend...

0:00 - But first, we talk a bit about Daryl Grove, his passing, the tremendous response, and all the love shown.

7:46 - El Clasico review: has the fixture lost a little bit of its luster, how good was Sergino Dest, and how bad was Barcelona's marking? Plus, who is the greatest current Master of the Dark Arts of Soccer?

35:21 - Borussia Dortmund v Schalke: one team cements their title challenge aspirations while the other stays mired in the relegation zone. What did Schalke do to frustrate Dortmund, and how were Lucien Favre's men able to find a way through.

48:42 - West Ham v Manchester City: why are City suddenly struggling to score goals and what can Pep do to get things going again?

1:01:16 - Manchester United v Chelsea: how did Frank Lampard nullify Man United's attacking threats, why weren't Chelsea able to create more scoring chances, (the answer to the first one sort of answers the second), and what's the deal with Paul Pogba? Lots to unpack in that chat.

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Daryl John Grove passed away last night. He was surrounded by friends and with Shannon, his wonderful wife, and Julie, his equally wonderful mother, by his side. 

I’ll post more information about services and how to pay respects once his family has some time. For now, if you want to keep writing letters, either to him or his family, you can send them to our office address for delivery: 530 East Main Street, Suite 912, Richmond, VA, 23219.

Daryl loved this soccer community of ours, and it has been comforting to see how much it loved him back. He will be so very missed, but is now at peace.

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Taylor is joined by Sam Tighe (B/R and the Ranks FC podcast) to review as much of the action as possible from this week's Champions League games. We get into what Hansi Flick has unlocked at Bayern Munich, favorite Americans in Europe, doing keepy-uppies with Marcus Rashford, and the bonkers second half in Inter Milan v Borussia Monchengladbach. Plus, Sam tries desperately to say something nice about Frank Lampard. It's hilarious.

Personal note: Sam also said some very thoughtful and kind things about Daryl near the end of the episode. I didn't think it was right to add anything else, so if you're wondering why there was no sign off, it's because Sam ended the show about as perfectly as one could hope for. Credit to him.

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Ahead of this weekend's El Clasico (Barcelona hosting Real Madrid), Taylor talks to Graham Ruthven about the respective states of both clubs, as well as how he thinks the game could play out... and why it might not quite as electrifying as seasons past. Plus, Diego Simeone's coaching philosophy, why we should be watching Cadiz, and Sevilla's title aspirations (and why their lack of depth in one key position might be a problem).

Note: If you want to send a letter to Daryl, you can mail it to our office and I'll make sure it gets delivered. The address is 530 East Main Street, Suite 912, Richmond, VA, 23219.

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0:00 - Taylor provides a brief update about Daryl, as well as the show itself

3:40 - The Athletic's Jeff Rueter joins the program after a quick 3 year hiatus. He explains the Supporters Shield controversy, previews the USL Championship Conference Finals, provides more insight into the new MLS Reserve League, and discusses Andrew Carleton's present (and possible future).

If you want to send a letter to Daryl, here's the mailing address for our office: 530 East Main Street, Suite 912, Richmond, VA, 23219

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I wanted to update everyone about the latest news regarding Daryl.

The situation with Daryl’s liver has been deteriorating over the last couple weeks, which is the primary reason that he’s been in the hospital and not on the show. He had a procedure last week which we had hoped would buy him some time, but we received the news yesterday that there’s nothing more his doctors can do.

Daryl was transported home this afternoon to begin hospice care, and a nurse and home health aide will be with him regularly. Daryl’s mother has gotten permission to travel to the States to be with him and should arrive later in the week. His wife Shannon has been doing an incredible job throughout, and appreciates all the love and support he has received from this community over the years.

If you want to send him a letter, you can mail it to our office and I'll make sure it gets delivered. The address is 530 East Main Street, Suite 912, Richmond, VA, 23219.

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0:00 - Brenden Aaronson's move to RB Salzburg is wrapped up... or will be when he moves in January. But the deal is done! Is Salzburg an ideal landing spot for him at this point in his career? What will the move mean for Aaronson's national team career? Who's the next MLS player that could make the move to Europe? Paul and Sam have answers!

10:14 - "The worst kept secret in the sports business circuit" Getting into the finer points of Orlando City's sale to an unknown buyer.

26:16 - The best and worst international signings in MLS this season (and a little LA Galaxy chat).

43:52 - More roster analysis, including the best domestic additions in the league, the rosters that were supposed to be good but aren't, and the rosters that were supposed to be bad but are somehow good.

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On today's episode, Ryan and Taylor get into "Project Big Picture" and the fallout over Manchester United, Liverpool, and the EFL Chairman doing some backroom planning. What was the idea, why was/is it necessary, and where do we go from here? After that, it's on to your listener questions...

1) If Diego Simeone were to leave Atletico Madrid, what club or national team would he have the best chance of success with, given their current squad?

2) Of the players whose parents were huge stars or legendary coaches, which ones have the best shot of matching the legend of their parents?

3) What are some other nations that have similarities to the USMNT right now? Specifically, national teams that have a handful of incredible young players, but are not known as soccer powers?

4) Has there ever been a time in which so many Americans were playing for top-flight European teams, and will that number continue to increase?

5) How do we define "journeyman" and who are some of our favorite examples?

6) Will Zidane be the next manager for France?

7) What are some of Ryan's favorite insider moments from being a fan of AFC Wimbledon?

8) What is one thing that is pretty minor that infuriates you when watching a football game?

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To start off today's show, there's a brief update about Daryl Grove's health status.

After that, Taylor talks to Aaron Dolores of Black Arrow FC about a lot of different topics. How to watch soccer when you aren't as interested in tactics, how the intersection of soccer and black culture continues to expand in the United States, why Paul Pogba is soccer's Allen Iverson, and much much more.

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The Athletic's Felipe Cardenas returns to the show to discuss the first two rounds of South American World Cup qualification. We talk about Brazil's strong start, Argentina's resilience, a coaching merry-go-round at Paraguay, and some tactics as well. Plus, the best pundits in South American, Ecuador's new Antonio Valencia, Neymar breaking records, and the teams most likely to be negatively impacted by having to play behind closed doors.

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