La Liga returns! Sevilla-Real Betis review, plus why Man United need to be more selective with the Number 7 shirt

Could Christian Pulisic win the Ballon d'Or? What's the best festive-themed XI? And more listener questions ...: There's one Wall Street Journal article, two ads, and 11 listener questions on today's show. Here are the timestamps: 00:00 — Discussing Rachel Bachman's WSJ article about how the US Soccer Federation is being run. Link to article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-soccer-federations-struggles-deepen-11575567787 13:15 — What does "Kop" mean at football grounds in England? 16:08 — Could Christian Pulisic one day win the Ballon D'Or? 20:28 — Are we being too harsh on Berhalter for having his "group"? Haven't other USMNT coaches had the same criticism? 27:17 — Today's show sponsored by Hello Fresh. Go to http://hellofresh.com/tss9 and use code TSS9 for nine meals free 29:40 — Why don't people mention Juan Pablo Angel more as being one of the true elite players to help build MLS? 33:03 — Has the application of VAR in the EPL has been rougher than in other leagues? And if so, why by Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

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The Minnow XI: assembling the best team from the smallest soccer nations, plus Pulisic v Davies and more listener questions: Daryl and Taylor provide some slightly optimistic Coronavirus updates from the world of soccer, and then do their best to answer some listener questions. by Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

62 min listen

The Bundesliga is coming back! Plus, listener questions featuring Maradona joining the USMNT, the evolution of Guardiola's teams, and much more: Daryl and Taylor discuss the (incredibly massively exciting) news that the Bundesliga could soon be back on a small screen near you, and then move on to answering some Listener Questions. by Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

64 min listen

USMNT Euro XI v MLS XI, UK work permit process, and many more listener questions: We answer 10 listener questions. Here are the timestamps: 3:10 — If you could have any 3 Mexican or Canadian players make the switch to the US Men's National Team, who would it be and why? 8:55 — If Man City and Liverpool were forced to play an entire PL season down a man (10 men), where would they finish in the table? 13:20 — What would it take for MLS to break into USA's "Top 4" sports and make it a "Top 5?" 20:18 — Away is a sponsor! Great luggage! Visit http://awaytravel.com/TSS and use code TSS for a $20 discount 23:15 — MLS & Liga MX merger. Pros, cons? Would it be a logistical nightmare? 29:37 — If a European-based USMNT XI played an MLS-based USMNT XI, what would the score be? 36:50 — Today's show is sponsored by Manscaped! Go to http://manscaped.com and use code TSS for 20% off plus free shipping 39:15 — How does the UK work permit process work when it comes to international caps? 43:05 — Out of by Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

70 min listen

Just how good was Brazilian Ronaldo, who will be the oldest player on the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup roster, and tons more listener questions by Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

64 min listen

What are similarities and differences between Lampard's Chelsea and Berhalter's USMNT, and many more listener questions: Daryl and Taylor talk a little about the latest in The Messi Saga, before turning their attention to six listener questions. by Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

74 min listen

Proposed new UEFA Champions League format, if Game of Thrones season 8 were a soccer team, and more listener questions: We answer eight questions on today's Total Soccer Show. Here are your timestamps: 3:15 — Why are English teams suddenly doing better in European competitions? 10:30 — What are the pros and cons of the proposed new UEFA Champions League format?... by Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

88 min listen

Who we'd sign for Man Utd and Wolves, why Liverpool can't be counterattacked, a Xavi retrospective, and more listener questions: It's a listener question special! Timestamps below: 0:45 — Who is one player each of you want your club to sign? 15:03 — Liverpool's fullbacks get very far forward. Why haven’t opposition teams been able to exploit this with counter attacks? 17:45 — If you could wave a magic wand and implement any rule change to make the game better (in your eyes) without any backlash from the soccer community, what would it be? 21:15 — Today's show is sponsored by Policy Genius. Go to http://policygenius.com to get quotes in minutes 23:40 — How and why did West Ham become associated with bubbles? 26:45 — What is the the TSS opinion on Xavi's club/international career? 31:50 — If you had to grow one extra body part to give you the biggest advantage in soccer possible, what would it be and why? 35:09 — Today's show is sponsored by Manscaped. Go to http://Manscaped.com and use by Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

62 min listen

Weekend Review: 4 strong semifinalists in the FA Cup, Sargent scores, Real Madrid's spine is stronger than Barcelona's, and the NWSL is back!: Ryan and Taylor break down all the action from the weekend, including the FA Cup, the Bundesliga, La Liga, and the NWSL. by Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

60 min listen

Who is the Michael Jordan of soccer? And what if the US had qualified for the 2018 World Cup?: Daryl and Taylor do their best to answer your Listener Questions, including what would have happened if the US had qualified for the 2018 World Cup? by Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

92 min listen

Do Europe's big soccer leagues need a salary cap? Why do Bundesliga teams sign young Americans? Plus: Man Utd v Southampton review: Lots of listener questions, including salary caps in the big European leagues, Bundesliga teams signing young Americans, and what does Gyasi Zardes have to do to get some love from USMNT fans? All that plus a deep dive on Man Utd's 2-2 draw with Southampton. by Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

81 min listen

Can the USMNT win the World Cup in 2026? Plus: soccer player protests, prized memorabilia, and more: In six years' time, will the USMNT be good enough to have an outside chance of lifting the World Cup on home soil? (And other listener questions) by Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

91 min listen

Allocation Disorder: MLS is back! Analysis, excitement... and a little confusion: Sam is joined by The Athletic's Matt Pentz (live from the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone) to discuss the return of Major League Soccer! by Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

47 min listen

US Soccer gets a new CEO, Nagbe says No Thanks to the USMNT, and we answer your listener questions: Daryl and Taylor catch-up on the news from the week (US Soccer's new CEO had a difficult conference call, Darlington Nagbe explains why he's out on the USMNT, and the Olympics have been postponed). After that, it's on to your Listener Questions. by Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

64 min listen

The Premier League is back! Aston Villa-Sheffield United and Manchester City-Arsenal reviews: The Premier League is back and now we're gonna talk about it! by Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

58 min listen

Tyler Adams takes RB Leipzig to the Champions League semis! Why are English players so pricy? What if soccer was the USA's #1 sport?: We review Leipzig's win over Atletico, in which a USMNT player was decisive. We also answer questions like: why are English players so expensive? by Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

85 min listen

Premier League schedule, Timo Werner to Chelsea, plus profiles of Eusebio's Benfica and Man Utd's treble-winners: We prepare for the Premier League's return, look to the past with the Benfica team of the 60s and the treble-winning Man Utd team of 1999, and we wonder whether Timo Werner's move to Chelsea is good news or bad news for Christian Pulisic by Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

105 min listen

Uh Oh! Are the Celtics going to make history against the Heat!?; NBA looking to end all the flopping! Rob Manfred warns Milwaukee could end up like Oakland!? (Episode 823) by Nothing Personal with David Samson

48 min listen

USA vs. Mexico: Who will be the king of CONCACAF?: Alexi and Mosse start the show with a recap of MLS Decision Day (8:40), covering each of the teams that made or missed the playoffs, including losses by LAFC and the Galaxy. by Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

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Which young American abroad had the best start to the season? Plus: Wolves vs Man Utd review, Sheff Utd's overlapping centerbacks and listener questions galore: We open with a review of the TSS Derby — Wolves vs Man Utd — including a tactical overview and a breakdown of both goals, plus Paul Pogba's penalty kick. Then, listener questions about the weekend action. Here are your timestamps: 27:10 — Which young American abroad had the best start to their season? (We talk Steffen, Dest, McKennie, Pulisic) 37:50 — What's the tactical advantage given by Sheffield United's overlapping center backs? (Here's video of Sheff Utd's goal this weekend: https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1163091243389394944) Are you concerned about Tim Weah not starting for Lille this weekend vs Nantes? 43:20 — Are you concerned about Tim Weah not starting for Lille this weekend? 51:35 — How many minutes/goals/assist do you project for Pulisic at Chelsea this season? 59:40 — Why does Unai Emery start Lacazett by Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

80 min listen

Golf Pride's Bruce Miller and Sweater Weather by Fits with the Founder

77 min listen

Discussing the latest in USWNT v US Soccer Federation, plus we create a fictional tournament for the USMNT and answer your listener questions: Daryl and Taylor discuss the latest news in the legal battle between the US Women's national team and the US Soccer Federation, before moving on to answer some very excellent listener questions! by Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

74 min listen

How much do managers get paid? Could a futsal player play pro soccer? How can we make penalty kicks fairer?: It's a listener question special, with lots of hypotheticals! Timestamps below ... 1:20 — In the USMNT we often talk about German Americans. What are some other famous country-country relationships for other countries? 7:40 — How has Lampard used Pulisic for Chelsea tactically different from how Berhalter has tried to use Pulisic? 13:22 — How would you change penalties to make it more even odds for the goalkeeper? We’ve had the rule change where they can’t come off their line so let’s say that part can’t be changed. 18:05 — Today's show is sponsored by Express VPN. Go to http://expressvpn.com/soccer for three months free 20:20 — What would happen if, instead of international breaks spread throughout the season, all international games happened in say November and December? 26:20 — How much do coaches and assistant coaches make? Do MLS coaches get paid significantly less than Eur by Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

57 min listen

Premier League return date, USMNT WCQ news, plus: Who's the best player in Concacaf?: Daryl and Taylor bring soccer restart news from both sides of the Atlantic, and then answer listener questions, including: Who's the best player in Concacaf? And which league has the best-looking trophy? by Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

104 min listen

The Bad News Bears & A Conversation Michael Mauboussin by On The Tape

76 min listen

Boston Red Sox, Mookie Betts, and the downfall of Chaim Bloom; Is foreign money coming to takeover the NFL?; Where is Alek Manoah? (Episode 890) by Nothing Personal with David Samson

48 min listen

Champions League Betting Preview | Mon Oct 24th by Wondergoal

67 min listen

Manchester derby, USMNT Olympic Qualifying roster, Juventus v Inter and more: What Man Utd got right in the Manchester derby, how Juventus bested Inter, and full analysis of Jason Kreis' 20-player USMNT Olympic Qualifying roster by Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

78 min listen

Coach Dick Vermeil, Mike Florio, CFB & Guys On Chicks by Pardon My Take

119 min listen

Guardiola's Barcelona vs EPL-winning Leicester City, and Arsenal's Invincibles vs Real Madrid's 1950's Galacticos: It's the first round of the Champions' Champion Cup of History, profiling the greatest teams of all time and seeing how they would fare against each other. by Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

78 min listen

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