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

Daryl and Taylor consider the Zlatan Ibrahimovic to LA Galaxy move from all angles, then pick out several international games worth keeping an eye on over the next few days.

Recommended reading: Henry Bushnell's "12 storylines to follow in 42 March friendlies involving World Cup teams" --> https://yhoo.it/2HXcfrt

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On today's show, we answer seven listener questions:

1. Why do England national team flags have club names on them?

2. How do national teams know when to retire players?

3. What preceded the Concacaf Champions League?

4. What is a check-to? And who does it best?

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5. If advantage is played, can you be sent off for accumulating two yellow cards with no stoppage in play?

6. Why are cup finals in MLS and CONCACAF not at a neutral venue?

7. Why did Daryl say goalkeepers can't be captains? And why does he write his teams out upside down?

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Three major topics on today's show: We start with Daryl weighing in on Dave Sarachan's USMNT roster for next Tuesday's game vs Paraguay. Lots of new faces to discuss, and some absences to rue.

At 20:40 in, we discuss this Globo Esporte story — https://glo.bo/2psE58p — suggesting that the USMNT will play at Copa America 2019 and that, from 2020 onward, the Copa America will be a 20-team combined CONMEBOL and CONCACAF tournament.

At 32:00, we discuss the England squad Gareth Southgate has selected for the friendlies against the Netherlands and Italy, as the Three Lions prepare for the 2018 World Cup.

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With Daryl out pontificating about the latest England squad, Taylor called up The Shin Guardian himself, Mr. Matt Tomaszewicz, to get his thoughts on the 22 (now 23) players called into the March camp. Lots of new faces (Timothy Weah, Andrija Novakovich, Shaw Moore), some familiar ones, and a few notable absences.

What do we make of Dave Sarachan's approach? Why is Timothy Weah a midfielder? Who starts up top? Is existence meaningless without a World Cup to play in? All that and more! 

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Daryl and Taylor review Barcelona's comprehensive 3-0 victory over Chelsea in the Champions League knockout round, with specific emphasis on the brilliance of Leo Messi, the intelligence of Luis Suarez, and the conservative approach of Chelsea.

After that, it's on to the Concacaf Champions League, where the New York Red Bulls and Toronto FC were able to advance to the semifinals of the tournament. Seattle, not so much. 

And, as always, we close with the TSS Scouting Network.

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We review Man Utd's 2-1 loss to Sevilla, paying close attention to what went wrong for Jose Mourinho's team.

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We review the weekend's Premier League action, including Man United's 2-1 win over Liverpool, the scenes at West Ham, Jamie Vardy's backbreaker for Leicester, and much, much more.

We also check in on Americans in Europe, discuss Sergio Ramos'... erm... brief disappearance, and recap the PAOK-AEK debacle.

After that, it's on to Major League Soccer, with the Red Bulls winning things with kids, Atlanta attempting to do the same, and happy times for Gyasi Zardes and Columbus.

And, as ever, we close with a return to the TSS Scouting Network!

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It's a listener questions special with a transatlantic theme!

We review Arsenal's two goals vs Milan, including THAT pass from Mesut Ozil (which is probably not the one you're thinking of).

We also get a good looks at Seattle's goal vs CDG, Toroto's two beauties vs Tigre's, and, starting at 23:05, we ponder the mechanics of own goals as we review the USWNT's 1-0 win over England.

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We analyze Juventus' dramatic 2-1 win over Tottenham, which secured the Italians passage to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Why was the first half so different than the second (for both teams)? We have some thoughts.

We also discuss the New York Red Bulls' big win away to Club Tijuana in the CONCACAF Champions League, as well as update the status of the CONCACAF Nations League. 

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