Episodes
Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to break down the USA's 1-0 win over Jamaica in the first leg of their Concacaf Nations League playoff. How much can we take away from a match played on a brutal pitch? What are the central tenets of USMNT Poch Ball, as we understand them so far? What does progress look like in the return leg? Plus, thumbs up/thumbs down player reviews! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts,...
Published 11/15/24
Taylor and Joe hop on to quickly chat through the USMNT's Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal clash with Jamaica just after the final whistle. What stood out? And what caused concern? We discuss. Keep your eyes (and ears) out tomorrow morning for a full-length USMNT/Jamaica review! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about...
Published 11/15/24
The TSS Gang is here to answer your questions about Apertura and Clausura league structures, introducing your friends to soccer, the future of Jim Curtin, and much more! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/13/24
With a pair of U.S. games coming up later this week and next, Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to run through everything you need to know. What’s at stake in these games? Who did Poch call in? Who was left at home? And what do we want to see from the USMNT? All that — and more — on the show. JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn...
Published 11/12/24
Sorry, what happened in MLS this weekend?! Taylor and Joe are here to dive into the last games from Round One of the MLS postseason, including Inter Miami's shocking exit at the hands of Atlanta United, LAFC's nervy win, and penalty shootout victories for NYCFC and Orlando City. JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about...
Published 11/11/24
Them TSS Boys are here to review another action-packed weekend of soccer, in which Arsenal were held by Chelsea, Man City suffered another defeat, Barcelona's run came to an end, and the top two in Serie A put on an enjoyable tactical battle! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 11/11/24
Ryan, Taylror and Graham are here to get under the hood of some of the biggest teams in the world to see why they are underperforming - and how they might be fixed! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/08/24
Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to break down this week's Champions League action, including Amorim's final home game with Sporting, AC Milan and Liverpool compounding the respective miseries of Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid return to their old ways against PSG, and much more! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at...
Published 11/07/24
The whole gang is here to dive into your questions! 1. Why are Tottenham able to consistently get results against Manchester City? 2. Do we think VAR would be improved by becoming more like the challenge system in other sports? 3. How should Manchester United offload their underperforming players? 4. What are some examples of one player being well clear of all their international teammates? 5. Which legends do we think would hold onto their status if they grew up and played in the current...
Published 11/06/24
Taylor and Joe are back to break down the latest action from the MLS playoffs! How did Atlanta United force a Game 3 against Inter Miami? How did the New York Red Bulls bounce the Columbus Crew? Just how big was the Houston Dynamo’s implosion? We chat about all of those things — and every other series — on the show. JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at...
Published 11/04/24
The TSS Gang is here to look at another action-packed weekend of soccer, in which Chelsea held Man Utd, Liverpool maintained their Premier League lead after defeats for Man City and Arsenal, and much more!  JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/04/24
The TSS Gang returns with another edition of your favorite show format: Take It Or Leave It! In this episode, we're fielding your spicy takes on a breakaway London league, a big change to MLS scheduling, Tyler Adams' career and much more! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/01/24
Happy Halloween! And a spooky Listener Questions episode to you and yours! On this one, we're answering your questions about the outrage regarding this year's Ballon d'Or, Andres Iniesta's career and legacy, fathers and sons on the same team, ideal MLS kickoff times, footballer-inspired songs, and much much more! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at...
Published 10/31/24
The MLS playoffs are here, folks! On today’s show, Taylor and Joe break down everything and anything from the first game of all eight Round One series. How did the New York Red Bulls upset the Columbus Crew? Does Atlanta United have a chance against Inter Miami in game two? Just how good is Riqui Puig? All that — and oh-so-much more — on the show. JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much...
Published 10/30/24
In the wake of Manchester United dismissing Erik ten Hag, we discuss what went wrong for the Dutch manager, what comes next for the club, and how long it might take for United to become legitimate title challengers once again. JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/29/24
There was no shortage of huge games this weekend, as Barcelona toppled rivals Real Madrid in their own backyard, Inter and Juventus shared eight goals and Liverpool and Arsenal also split the points in North London! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/28/24
For the last few seasons, Barcelona appear to have been lever-pulling their way towards financial peril - unable to register players and selling off large chunks of their future earnings, while they play in a temporary stadium generating far less matchday revenue than normal. But here they are, riding high at the top of La Liga and playing fantastic soccer as they head into this weekend's Clasico! The TSS Gang investigates... Oh, and here's the amazing 'Barcelona' song Ryan references in the...
Published 10/25/24
The whole gang is together once again to discuss Champions League Match Day 3! Barcelona and Bayern Munich played one of the most entertaining games of the season so far, plus Real Madrid doing dramatic things against Dortmund, big clubs struggling to get off the ground, a few Americans playing well, and much much more! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at...
Published 10/24/24
The whole gang is here to answer your questions! You can find the full list we discussed down below. 1) Without World Cup qualifying, should the USMNT focus on learning how to beat the top international teams at the 2026 World Cup? 2) How do big-name club managers tend to do when they take charge of national teams? 3) Why hasn’t Graham Potter been hired as a manager since he was let go by Chelsea?  4) When reviewing a game, do we have access to anything not publicly available for a second...
Published 10/23/24
With the 2024 MLS playoffs kicking off later today, Taylor and Joe dive into everything you need to know about this year's postseason. Who are the team's to watch? What are the best matchups? And which teams could go all the way? We answer all of those questions -- and so much more -- on the show. JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at...
Published 10/22/24
The TSS Gang is here to look at another action-packed weekend, in which Liverpool continued their very impressive form, Arsenal fell to a well-organized Bournemouth, Leo Messi got his first MLS hattrick, and much more! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/21/24
Help us shape the future of TSS by completing this quick survey. On the latest episode of the Big Thing, Joe, Taylor and Ryan go deep on Thomas Tuchel's surprise appointment as England manager. How did the German get the position, what will his Three Lions side look like - and how far can they go in 2026? JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at...
Published 10/18/24
Help us shape the future of TSS by completing this quick survey. Ryan is joined by Joe and Taylor to answer your listener questions, including why is removing your shirt a yellow card, the return of Paul Pogba, Red Bull failing to make a move into the Premier League, theoretical MLS managers, and much much more! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at...
Published 10/17/24
Help us shape the future of TSS by completing this quick survey. Taylor, Joe & Ryan dive into the United States' first loss to Mexico since 2019: a 2-0 defeat in Mexico on Tuesday night. What did we learn from Pochettino's second game in charge? Which players boosted their respective stocks? And which players, uh, didn't do that? All that -- and so much more -- on the show. JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog...
Published 10/16/24