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

Premier League roundup, with just a hint of Major League Soccer.

It's Arsenal v Chelsea from the get-go, Brighton v Man Utd starting at 22:05, Leicester vs Wolves at 36:55, and the rest of the Prem at 47:40.

We dip into Josef Martinez' goal and Tyler Adams performance at 58:30 and then a few Americans abroad beyond that.

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Taylor calls up Steph Yang (Stars and Stripes FC, The Athletic, Unusual Efforts) to discuss the USA's recent victory in the 2018 Tournament of Nations. Whose stock is on the rise? How popular is Jill Ellis amongst the team? How do you fit 9 incredible midfielders into 3 midfield spots? All that and much, much more.

After the interview, Daryl is on the line to 1) discuss La Liga's recent North American news and 2) do some unintentionally-Indiana-Jones-themed scouting.

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Graham Hunter makes his TSS debut, and we could not be more excited! For more on Graham's exploits and achievements, make sure to check out his website and/or subscribe to his podcast "The Big Interview." 

Graham discussed the transfer windows of both Barcelona and Real Madrid thus far, with an eye on how their approaches reflect the differing states of the clubs. He also explains the benefits of Ousmane Dembele, and how comparing him to Christian Pulisic is like comparing a greyhound to a cobra. Or maybe vice-versa?

It's a fantastic chat, and we'll be sure to have Graham back on the show early and often! 

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We answer six listener questions, including that one in the episode title.

— How would the USMNT fare in the EPL?

— How can a foreigner get a ticket to a Spurs match?

— What should the USMNT be prioritizing over next couple of years?

— Does the Premier League start too early?

— Can Premier League players still go on loan?

— Are some clubs "too big to fail?"

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We take a look back at the weekend that was using our patented TSS method: thumbs up/down. Romelu Lukaku would approve.

Spoiler alert: it's about 95% Premier League. So, if you're looking for news about the Danish second division, we apologize.

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No spoilers! At least not until you click play. We review Man Utd v Leicester as the EPL gets rolling once again.

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At long last, it has arrived... PART FOUR OF OUR PREMIER LEAGUE PREVIEW EXTRAVAGANZA IS HERE! ...and here are your timestamps:

5:05 — SOUTHAMPTON

Spinning, twirling, and whirling their way into the middle of the table, much to Daryl's delight.

19:05 — TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

Is their record-setting lack of signings good or bad? We debate!

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37:15 — WATFORD

A roster assembled with the goal of making casual fans say, "...who?"

48:00 — WEST HAM

All quiet on the East London front.

1:09:15 WOLVERHAMPTON

How would the Portugal national team fair if it played in the Premier League? Wolves are determined to find out.

1:24:52 - Updating the many, many names in the TSS Scouting Network!

Part three of our four-part Premier League preview extravaganza. Here are your timestamps:

5:05 — LEICESTER CITY

Puel's possession plan, featuring a former US president.

19:05 — LIVERPOOL

We discuss all the Kloppgrades at Anfield

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37:15 — MANCHESTER CITY

Guardiola gets ready to repeat

48:00 — MANCHESTER UNITED

Lots to complain about for Jose Mourinho

1:09:15 NEWCASTLE UNITED

Rafa Benitez goes bargain hunting

Part two of our four-part Premier League preview series. Today's teams, with timestamps:

3:10 — CHELSEA

A whole new style of pressing and passing means never having to say you're Sarri ...

28:30 — CRYSTAL PALACE

Prepare for super Zaha-dom.

41:15 — LIVERPOOL JEANS

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44:30 — EVERTON

Marco Silva prepares to change everything at Goodison Park. We also debate the pros and cons of managers bringing players with them.

1:00:30 — Update on yesterday's fundraiser to help a young man enter a residential recovery facility. Link: https://www.gofundme.com/the-healing-place-admission

1:02:15 — FULHAM

Schurrle a team to watch.

1:16:10 — HUDDERSFIELD

Baldly going into a second Premier League season without any major new signings.

1:25:30 — SCOUTING NETWORK UPDATE!

Welcome to our four-part Premier League preview! get to know every team in some depth before the big kickoff. Or, if you're selfish, just listen to the part about your team. :)

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6:15 — ARSENAL

New coach, new setup, new style, new players!

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25:35 — BOURNEMOUTH

Pass, pass, pass! And hope Nathan are doesn't get injured.

40:20 — BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION

The Pascal Gross show is about to begin. Also playing: Alireza Jahanbakhsh.

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58:20 — BURNLEY

The secret to Burnley's defending explained. (Seriously)

1:12:05 — CARDIFF CITY

Long balls galore in Neil Warnock's fifth attempt at the Premier League.