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An American soccer podcast—obsessed with the US Men's National Team and good soccer everywhere. New podcast available every Tuesday.
We review all four of the knockout round games from the 2018 MLS playoffs, starting with...
0:00 - NYCFC v Philadelphia Union: Maxi Morales shines as Yangel Herrera locks it down
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18:43 - FC Dallas v Portland Timbers: Halloween brings practical (and frequently ugly) soccer to Frisco
24:20 - DC United v Columbus Crew: Berhalter out-tactics Olsen in a thrilling match that ended in some Zack Steffen heroics.
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54:27 - LAFC v Real Salt Lake: the hostile LA crowd ain't got nothing on flying ninja volleys!
1:06:25 - A quick discussion of the US U20's 7-1 mauling of Puerto Rico. Well done, Baby Yanks!
1:10:02 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network
We talk to The Athletic's Adam Whittaker Snavely about Adam's accidental career as soccer writer and Borussia Dortmund's season so far.
We talk about the changes Lucien Favre has made, Christian Pulisic's role, and what the future looks like for the team.
If you're only here for the Pulisic chat, that starts at 31:50
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We're reunited in studio!
1:30 — Review of el Clasico
10:15 — Julien Lopetegui has been fired by Real Madrid— who is to blame?
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37:15 — U20 World Cup qualifying preview
Watch the U20s via http://concacafgo.com
Listen to our other show (even though we're not on it this week) for a full U20 roster breakdown --> https://www.topdrawersoccer.com/podcast/
53:40 — BIG NEWS about Copa America 2020 and what it could mean for the USMNT.
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Daryl is joined by Scuffed's Adam Belz to take a big step back and look at the MLS 2018 regular season to ask which USMNT-eligible players made progress.
Daryl and Adam also look at one year of the USMNT playing the kids, to see what we've learned since November 2017.
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Subscribe to the Scuffed podcast! Here's the iTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/scuffed-soccer-podcast-usmnt-yanks-abroad-interviews/id1352231546?mt=2
Also, for Adam's take on the USMNT U20 roster, listen to Monday's TopDrawerSoccer Show.
Daryl and Taylor spend 90+ minutes answering 20+ questions about the podcast, themselves, their non-soccer lives, and much, much more. It's definitely a bit self-indulgent (according to Taylor, who is writing this description), but if you've ever wanted to know about the history of the show, how it gets produced, or how we've kept it going, then this is the show for you!
No sponsors today! Enjoy the show!
Daryl and Taylor answer more listener questions, including:
1) If Osvaldo Alonso had been cleared to play for the USA, how would he have affected the USMNT's fortunes over the course of his career?
2) What are the best tactics, tips, and strategy for indoor soccer?
3) In terms of prominence and reputation, how would we rank the big leagues of the Americas?
4) Inspired by Halloween’s Michael Myers, who would you say is the most relentless soccer player?
5) What are some of our favorite television programs and what fictional television character would we hire to coach the US Men's National Team?
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It's a listener question special!We talk Americans in the Premier League, Gedion Zelalem's long absence, playing soccer wearing sneakers, the CONCACAF Champions League format, and whether or not future college soccer players will represent the USMNT.
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00:00 — Chelsea vs Man Utd
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20:15 — Barcelona vs Sevilla
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49:10 — Inter vs Milan
It's a listener question special!
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Link to ask us soccer questions for next week's shows: http://totalsoccershow.com/questions
Link to ask us behind-the-scenes TSS questions: http://totalsocceshow.com/ask
Link to the story about Enrique Bonilla suggesting MLS and Liga MX could combine: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/oct/11/mexican-league-link-us-mls-live-data-fans-europe-football
We review the USA's (comprehensive) 2-0 victory over Canada in the final of the 2018 CONCACAF Championship. How good was that goal from Rose Lavelle? What do we do if Julie Ertz gets injured? (short answer: panic). Why did Canada struggle so much when dealing with the USA's pressing? All that and more!
We then move on to break down England's surprise 3-2 win over Spain in the UEFA Nations League, and ponder a world in which a confident England are actually capable of scoring goals and looking fun. It's a strange reality we live in.
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We watched USA v Peru twice before recording this review of the game, in which we offer insights into what did and did not work, which players impressed or didn't, and, most importantly, why.
No spoilers in the show notes, but all hail Kellyn Acosta.
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No Spoilers: Daryl and Taylor discuss their instant reactions to the USA's friendly match against Peru.
Lots to discuss and lots to rewatch. We'll be back with our in-depth review later tonight/early tomorrow AM!
We open with a quick look back at the USWNT's World Cup qualification-worthy victory over Jamaica, then we look at the USMNT's next opponent, Peru, before discussing possible USMNT lineups and how hard it is to analyze and assess the team in the Dave Sarachan era.
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We start with a review of Croatia v England, move on at 11:00 to talk USWNT World Cup qualifying and the win over T&T, then at 17:55 onward we offer an update on the #SaveTheCrew news that broke while we were recording.
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Our longer review of the USMNT v Colombia game. Less emotional and more analytical than our quick-take, and with a grasp at a few straws of positivity. But still not thrilled with the defensive setup.
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0:00 - Previewing England's UEFA Nations League matchup with Croatia. How will Southgate handle the issues that caused problems in the World Cup semifinal?
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18:27 - USA v Colombia Preview. We take a look at Los Cafeteros and what we expect them to do against the USA. After that, we find reasons for optimism in a US roster that's looking slightly depleted, and give our best guesses at what the USA lineup will look like, as well as what time the game will actually start!
It's a listener question special!
First, please register to vote via either http://vote.gov or http://vote.org
Questions:
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Why do problems like isolated strikers persist across multiple USMNT coaches?
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Should the USMNT play more away friendlies in CONCACAF?
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How would we revitalize the US Open Cup?
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What eligible players do we hope become US citizens and then play for the USMNT?
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What three traits do we look for in a center back?
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We take a look at five games from the weekend, and then a few more quick hits at the end.
0:00 - USWNT v Panama: Long balls at the start
9:02 - Liverpool v City: Good Game or Boring Game? We have the answer!
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27:15 - Fulham v Arsenal, featuring the prettiest goal of the weekend
36:48 - Bayern Munich v Borussia Mönchengladbach: WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE BUNDESLIGA?!
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53:09 - Manchester United v Newcastle: Mourinho is still employed.
1:02:26 - Quick hits, featuring George Bello, Bobby Wood, and Kylian Mbappe.
1:08:29 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network
We review the USWNT v Mexico Concacaf Championship/World Cup qualifier, then answer three listener questions.
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We review three Champions League games, focusing hard on Spurs v Barcelona, especially the superb defensive contributions of Luis Suarez and the unfair perfection of Leo Messi's passing.
We also talk Real's surprise loss in Moscow and, don't know if you've heard, but WESTON MCKENNIE SCORED IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE! So we talk about that, of course.
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Daryl talks to John D. Halloran about the USWNT as the team prepares for the CONCACAF Women's Championship, which doubles as qualifying for World Cup 2019.
John offers his insights in the USWNT's formation, likely lineups, strengths, weaknesses, and what to watch out for ahead of the first game, which is vs Mexico this Thursday, 7:30pm Eastern kickoff, live on Fox Sports 2.
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Daryl and Taylor break down the latest USMNT roster for the upcoming friendlies against Colombia and Peru. Who were we excited to see? Who were we surprised to see? Who were we... erm... not surprised or excited to see? All that and much, much more!
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We review all the weekend action that we saw. You'll see three game is the title, but we also talk Wolves v Southampton (with a lot of Wolves) and West Ham vs Man Utd (with a lot of Mourinho) and DC United vs Montreal (with a lot of DC).
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Link to Ronaldo allegation story in Der Spiegel: https://bit.ly/2zF1Ijk
Daryl interviews Tim Howard, who recently joined Turner Sports as a football analyst for TNT/BR Live's Champions League coverage.
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In the first part of today's show, we discuss the latest Pogba-Mourinho drama (STAY OFF THAT INSTAGRAM, YOU KIDS!) and analyze the USL's new structure for next season.
After that, we move on to part two of our USMNT listener question extravaganza:
1) What's the best USMNT kit of all time?
2) Now that we have enough fast fullbacks, is Daryl more open to a back 3?
3) Who is the best option to play the #6 role for the US going forward?
4) Could the USMNT hire one coach to cover the senior and U23 teams?
5) If the Americas had been one federation for the past 50 years, do you think it would have had any effect on where the US Men's program is at this moment in time?
6) What breed of dog would best represent the USMNT?
7) Why does Nagbe routinely get omitted from USMNT discussion this cycle?
8) Is Schalke becoming the new team with all the young American players on the squad?
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On Part 1 of our USMNT-centric listener question spectacular, Daryl and Taylor do their best to answer nine questions:
1) Is the USA's fullback problem is solved? If so, where is the next position deficiency?
2) Who would you prefer to wear the USMNT captain armband in the future?
3) When during the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign did things start to go wrong?
4) 20 years from now, who will be regarded as the better US manager, Jurgen Klinsmann or Steve Sampson?
5) What specific tactical things would you like to see from the next USMNT manager?
6) Would an MLS team that only fielded American players, similar to Chivas in Liga MX, be a good thing?
7) What are the chances of a Gerrard/Lampard type situation with McKennie and Adams?
8) Who are some of the new MLS, Liga MX, or youth players you believe will get a look at the January camp?
9) What are some ways we could increase media coverage and scrutiny of the USMNT?
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We review all the weekend action, starting with the TSS derby and then the rest of the Premier League.
Starting at 29:!5, we review the NWSL Championship game between Portland Thorns and North Carolina Courage.
At 40:40 we check in on Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic in the Bundesliga, where one young American got injured and the other got himself a goal.
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1) If FIFA allowed it, could two non-UEFA/non-CONMEBOL teams pair up to compete with or even surpass the likes of Brazil, Spain, France etc?
2) Do you have any tips on starting a new podcast? Any pitfalls to avoid?
3) Do the smaller national teams make more money because of the UEFA Nations League?
4) Would a West Indies football team (similar to West Indies cricket) be dominant in CONCACAF?
5) Why do Daryl and Taylor support Wolves and Man Utd?
6) Can you explain the effect (if any) that the UEFA (and soon CONCACAF) Nations League(s) will have on the new and improved FIFA rankings?
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Daryl and Taylor answer 5 USMNT/MLS-centric listener questions:
1) If MLS were to play a regular season game in England, which two teams should play and where should it take place?
2) What happens to the USMNT if Christian Pulisic gets injured before the next World Cup?
3) If Gregg Berhalter becomes the USMNT coach, will Zardes & Trapp become mainstays?
4) Why doesn't Luca De La Torre get more looks with the US Men's National Team?
5) If we were to put all of the top division global soccer leagues into tiers, where would MLS land and who would its peers be?
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We review Wednesday's Champions League action.
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Better late than never! We review all the Tuesday Champions League action we could watch.
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We take a look back at all the post-international break action, including Juventus' 2-1 win over Sassuolo (and all the drama that ensued), Liverpool's 2-1 win over Spurs, all the craziness in Toronto-LA Galaxy, and much, much more.
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We answer six glorious listener questions:
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What's the best way to get in an opponents head during a game?
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Which UEFA Nations League division would the US be in?
3. Why is it better for a goalie to bowl the ball to a teammate than throw or bound it them overhand?
4. What’s going on with the CONCACAF Nations League? Why does the 1st round have 34 teams each only playing 4 games?
- Why does Daryl keep saying he wants defenders playing on the same side as their dominant foot?
6. What is the style or formation being used right now by only one or a few teams that could eventually become really popular and copied by a lot of teams?
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We offer a quick-fire thumbs up, thumbs down review of he UEFA Nations League action.
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No spoilers: we take an in-depth look at USMNT v Mexico, and discuss the things we liked, the things we didn't like, and the things we loved (specifically Matt Miazga's height comparisons).
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We open start with a discussion about new GM Earnie Stewart's search for a new USMNT head coach.
At 19:00 we talk about the Mexico team, which players we expect to see against the US, and what we should look out for. And yes, we talk Jonathan Gonzalez.
At 37:15 we get into what we'd like to see from the USMNT in this game, not just in terms of lineup but also the individual little things we're looking.
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We do a deep dive (but not like the one Fabinho is alleged to have done) review of the USA's match against Brazil. What were the Americans trying to do defensively and how dd Brazil nullify their efforts? Who stood out for the USMNT? Can Daryl and Taylor cram 10+ clunky analogies into one show? The answer to the last one is emphatically YES!
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We preview the USA's upcoming game against Brazil by attempting to figure out how Brazil will lineup and how the USA should deal with that incredibly imposing attack.
We answer seven listener questions:
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What is the UEFA Nations League, and is it actually important?
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What is the purpose of UEFA Nations League pro/rel?
3 .Will the UEFA Nations League make it harder for young players to get international debuts?
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How far down the pyramid in England and Germany are players still full-time professionals?
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How seriously should we take the reported lack of progress in the hiring of a USMNT coach?
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How would the MLS All-Stars fare in the Premier League?
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How can soccer fans watch the 2022 World Cup without feeling like a hypocrite? Is a boycott practical or is it naive?
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We review all the weekend's action that we saw, from Adama Traore's unstoppable acceleration to Watford's win over Tottenham, pls Usain Bolt's soccer debut and some classic Leo Messi magic.
Starting at 57:10, we review the USMNT roster for the games against Brazil and Mexico. Roster is passted at bottom o show notes, if you'd like to take a look
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VIDEOS!
That Quagliarealla goal --> https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/9cf4c6/sampdoria_30_napoli_fabio_quagliarella/
That Leo Messi goal where one move beats either four or five defenders: https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/9cdi24/barcelona_11_huesca_lionel_messi_16/
USMNT ROSTER:
GOALKEEPERS (3): Alex Bono (Toronto FC/CAN; 1/0), Ethan Horvath (Club Brugge/BEL; 2/0), Zack Steffen (Columbus Crew SC; 3/0)
DEFENDERS (9): John Brooks (Wolfsburg/GER; 33/3), Cameron Carter-Vickers (Swansea City/WAL; 4/0), Eric Lichaj (Hull City/ENG; 15/1), Aaron Long (New York Red Bulls), Matt Miazga (Nantes/FRA; 7/1), Shaq Moore (Reus Deportiu/ESP; 2/0), Tim Parker (New York Red Bulls; 2/0), Antonee Robinson (Wigan Athletic/ENG; 2/0), DeAndre Yedlin (Newcastle United/ENG; 52/0)
MIDFIELDERS (9): Kellyn Acosta (Colorado Rapids; 17/1), Tyler Adams (New York Red Bulls; 5/0), Paul Arriola (D.C. United; 16/2), Julian Green (Greuther Fürth/GER; 10/4), Sebastian Lletget (LA Galaxy; 3/1), Weston McKennie (Schalke/GER; 4/1), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC; 3/0), Wi
Taylor talks to Drew Chafetz, CEO and Co-Founder of love.fútbol, a non-profit that mobilizes and engages communities around the world to plan, build, manage and maintain safe soccer fields around the world.
Thus far, they've worked with 29 communities in 8 countries to help grow the beautiful game at a (sometimes literally) grassroots level. He explains how the organization started, how they've managed to bring their message to new communities, and what their plans are for the future (looking in your direction, America).
You can learn more about the work love.fútbol is doing by checking out their website http://www.lovefutbol.org
At the top of the show, we pay tribute to the retiring Clint Dempsey by each naming our favorite Deuce moment.
Starting at 4:00, we go through all (and we maybe do mean ALL) the possible US roster options for the upcoming games versus Brazil and Mexico.
At 1:00:05, we give our quick reactions to the Champions League draw
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We answer five listener questions, including:
How would a strong national team (say, France or Brazil) fare in the Premier League?
What do we think of NPSL PRO?
How would we brand our own MLS teams?
How do Chelsea keep their shape?
How should La Liga market itself in the US?
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Daryl and Taylor are still in studio to discuss Manchester United's crucial match against Tottenham. Spoilers to follow...
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Wow, did that go poorly for Jose Mourinho's side. How did Spurs turn the tables after looking troubled in the opening minutes? What happened on that second goal and do the United defenders understand the offside rule? How clever is Harry Kane when it comes to shoving people? Will Jose Mourinho have a shaved head next week? All that and much, much more!
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We round up all the weekend action.Starting with the Premier League, movie to Brooks, McKennie, Pulisic in the Bundesliga, and then an analysis of Josef Martinez' cord-breaking goal.
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Our old Goalmouth friend Ryan Bailey joins Taylor to discuss Manchester City's season so far, with particular emphasis on their documentary "All or Nothing" (which is available on Amazon Prime). What does the future hold, how can they be stopped, and why is the kit man so beloved?
All that, plus we revisit the Wimbledon-MK Dons saga/travesty with an eye on how it applies to the current situation with the Columbus Crew.
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Taylor called up Carl Anka to discuss the current situation at Manchester United, as well as what the future may hold for the team. Carl also gets into what he thinks has gone wrong with the club, how the ship could be righted, and why Mourinho might not be back next season.
On a personal note, I don't always enjoy discussing individual teams for a whole show, as things tend to get emotional/ranty. But Carl keeps it academic, and there's an incredible amount of information available for United fans, but neutrals as well. And, obviously, Man United haters will enjoy the schadenfreude.
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—Which USMNT players missed out on their one and only shot at playing in a World Cup in 2018?
—Would a dog on defense (yes, a real canine) help or hurt a team?
—Can you explain how the visa system works and why some Americans seem to go to Europe early while others can't.
—What is/was Fulhamerica?
—How does MLS scheduling work? Is there a formula? What's the formula?
—Why is Accrington Stanley's rise funny to the English?
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"Exactly!"
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.
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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. :)
TIMESTAMPS:
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.
We review the MLS All-Star Game and answer three listener questions.
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Recording live in the basement of our hotel in Atlanta, Daryl and Taylor are joined by The Cooligans (Alexis "Papa John" Guerreros and Christian Polanco) to answer your listener questions! Apologies in advance for the mic noise... we moved around a lot.
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Daryl and Taylor are joined Alexis and Christian (aka The Cooligans) to discuss their favored candidates for next USMNT head coach.
Also mentioned: our #SaveTheCrew show in Columbus, the dramatic finale of El Trafico, and looking ahead to our Chicago and Atlanta live shows.
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Daryl is joined by temporary Taylor replacement Alexis Guerreros of The Cooligans to answer six listener questions.
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We're back in studio and we've got listener questions to answer!
1) If you had to pick right now, who would be your favorites to win the 2019 Copa America, Euro 2020, and 2022 World Cup?
2) Why is Great Britain broken up into England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland for the World Cup but not for the Olympics?
3) Assume for a second that instead of Juventus, Ronaldo came to MLS. What would his impact be on the field? Could he improve his team anymore than say, Zlatan?
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4) For the 2026 World Cup, should Fox consider talking to NBC and ESPN and possibly BeIN and trying to "loan" better announcers or analysts?
5) What are the primary differences among the 10, 8 and false 9 roles?
6) If FIFA had implemented an "unlimited substitutions" rule for the 2018 World Cup, meaning a coach could sub in and out the same player as many times in a match as he wanted, which team would have benefited the most?
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7) What's the difference between a volley and a half-volley?
8) When a player gets injured and needs treatment why do the medical staff who come onto the field wear soccer boot/cleats? Wouldn’t a pair of regular tennis shoes suffice?
9) If national teams could somehow trade players, which trade would be the most impactful and beneficial for both counties?
Recorded from our hotel room in Kansas City, Taylor quizzes Daryl on all the latest transfer activity.
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We answer nine listener questions about the 2018 World Cup:
What will be the long-term legacy of Russia 2018?
Should we bring back the golden goal for the next World Cup?
What were the tactical trends?
What language do refs speak?
Is the yellow card rule fair? Or is there a better way to do it?
Which players played out of position?
Why so many World Cup winners fail at the following World Cup? Will this happen to France?
Who had the best goal celebration?
Why doe sit seem that teams have a better chance of scoring on set pieces at the World Cup?
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We answer nine World Cup-themed listener questions on today's TSS:
Who would have had the best chance against France?
Which coach under-performed? (And who over-performed)
What will be the most memorable moments from this World Cup?
Did the US do anything to "help" France?
What should Spain have done differently vs Russia?
When does Kylian Mbappe surpass Ronaldo, Messi, and Neymar?
Which player benefited the most from the World Cup?
Which player hurt his transfer chances?
What are some alternatives to penalty kicks?
LINKS!
"The Moral Clarity of Riot’s Protest" by Masha Gessen in The New Yorker --> https://www.newyorker.com/sporting-scene/replay/world-cup-2018-the-moral-clarity-of--riots-protest
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No spoilers for those of you who might not yet have seen the result, but this episode is ALLLLLL about the World Cup Final. Enjoy!
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We get deliciously deep and detailed in our France v Croatia preview. Tactics, players to watch, how we see this game going, and plenty more besides.
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No spoilers, as always... and only one game to discuss, so no time stamps either!
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We go deeeeeeeeep on the France vs Belgium semifinal, including what happened on that corner-kick and how both coaches got their tactics mostly correct.
Daryl does briefly forget Marouane Fellaini's first name but otherwise this is a solid episode of the Total Soccer Show.
We also have small updates on the England v Croatia semifinal, plus give our reaction to the Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus move.
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0:00 - Jesse Marsch is heading to the Bundesliga... as an assistant. Is that a good move or a bad move? We discuss.
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14:26 - France v Belgium preview
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32:13 - Croatia v England preview
48:53 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network
No timestamps on this one because it's pretty straightforward — we spend the first half of the show talking about England v Sweden and the second half talking about Croatia v Russia.
Don't be put off by Daryl's fandom, we do eventually get to properly analyzing the England game, and Raheem Sterling's role within the England team.
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One half of the 2018 World Cup quarterfinals are in the book, and there's much to be discussed.
0:00 - France v Uruguay
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25:13 - Brazil v Belgium
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55:18 - Sweden v England Preview
1:10:14 - Russia v Croatia Preview, and a chat about doping
Packed show! We open with some Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus for 100 million euros rumor (from 0:59), and then we preview Friday';s quarterfinals:
9:30 — Uruguay vs France preview
20:40 — Brazil vs Belgium preview
31:45 — Talking to The Cooligans, aka Alexis Guerreros and Christian Palonco, about the upcoming tour. We ask the two professional standups, what is it like to go on tour and how can we survive two weeks and all still be friends at the end?
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1:05:00 — Updates from the Total Soccer Show Scouting Network, including the latest on Efrain Alvarez and Alex Mendez.
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Going to try very hard not to spoil things here... to the extent that I'm avoiding exclamation points entirely. Anyway...
1:20 - Sweden v Switzerland.
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17:13 - Our emotional reaction to Colombia v England...
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29:00 - Our slightly more analytical/tactical review of Colombia v England.
After the snooze fests on Sunday, Monday's games brought ALLLLL the action. Without further spoilers...
0:00 - Brazil v Mexico
34:26 - Belgium v Japan
1:03:10 - Sweden v Switzerland preview
1:11:19 - Colombia v England preview
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We review all the Ramos and Pique action, plus the madness unleashed by Denmark's long throws.
Timestamps:
00:00 — Russia v Spain review
19:30 — Croatia v Denmark review
36:30 — Previews of Brazil v Mexico and Belgium v Japan
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Full reviews (and then some) of both of today's Runs of 16 games.
Here are your timestamps:
00:00 — France vs Argentina
31:45 — Portugal v Uruguay
53:45 — Previewing Spain v Russia, Croatia v Denmark
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The group stage is now officially in the books! But before we get to the knockout round, we've got some reviewing to do:
0:00 - Senegal v Colombia
16:16 - Japan v Poland
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28:15 - England v Belgium
50:49 - Panama v Tunisia
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58:32 - Previewing Saturday's Round of 16 action... France v Argentina and Uruguay v Portugal!
We review all the action from the final day of groups E and F. Timestamps below.
00:00 — Mexico v Sweden
20:30 — Germany v Mexico
36:45 — Brazil v Serbia
48:55 — Switzerland v Costa Rica (briefly)
55:10 — previews of Japan v Poland, Senegal v Colombia, Panama v Tunisia, England v Belgium
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So.... that all happened. Some boring results and some wildly dramatic finishes. In the end, there's lots to be discussed!
0:00 - Denmark v France
9:06 - Australia v Peru
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18:32 - Nigeria v Argentina
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45:45 - Iceland v Croatia
52:19 - Previewing Group F and Group E finales!
South Korea v Germany
Mexico v Sweden
Serbia v Brazil
Switzerland v Costa Rica
Here are your timestamps:
0:30 — An apology to everyone on the West Coast
1:05 — Russia v Uruguay
16:35 — Egypt v Saudi Arabia
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31:05 — Morocco v Spain
43:25 — Iran v Portugal
57:25 — Group C finale previews: Denmark vs France adnd Australia vs Peru
1:05:50 — Group D finale previews: Nigeria v Argentina, Iceland v Croatia
Round 2 of the group stage is officially in the books, and we've got lots to talk about!
Here are your spoiler-free timestamps:
0:00 - Surprise! There's more news about Argentina!
2:17 - England v Panama
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26:33 - Japan v Senegal
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45:37 - Poland v Colombia
1:03:55 - Previewing Monday's games!
We start with a quick quiz about World Cup commercials, then we get into reviewing all of Saturday's action. Here are your spoiler-free timestamps:
1:55 — Belgium v Tunisia
17:30 — Mexico v Korea
39:45 — Germany v Sweden
1:00:05 — Previews of England v Panama, Japan v Senegal, Poland v Colombia
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It's Day 9 at the World Cup!
Timestamps and no spoilers:
0:00 - Updates on Argentina and what happens next for them.
6:35 - Brazil v Costa Rica
22:13 - Nigeria v Iceland
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38:21 - Serbia v Switzerland
55:03 - Previewing Saturday's games:
Belgium v Tunisia
Germany v Sweden
South Korea v Mexico
All today's games reviewed!
Timestamps:
00:00 — Australia v Denmark
15:05 — France v Peru
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31:36 — Argentina v Croatia
59:27 — Previewing tomorrow's games: Brazil v Costa Rica, Nigeria v Iceland, Serbia v Switzerland
Timestamps and no spoilers:
0:00 - Portugal v Morocco
15:59 - Uruguay v Saudi Arabia
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28:15 - Iran v Spain (Taylor's favorite game so far)
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45:55 - Previewing Thursday's games, including Denmark v Australia, France v Peru, and Argentina v Croatia
0:00 — Japan v Colombia
17:55 — Poland v Senegal
37:00 — Russia v Egypt
51:15 — Previews of Portugal v Morocco, Uruguay v Saudi Arabia, Iran v Spain
1:03:40 — Updates from the Total Soccer Show Scouting Network (join at http://totalsoccershow.com/join )
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Timestamps and no spoilers:
0:00 - News, plus more info on Mexico's win over Germany
3:25 - Sweden v South Korea
13:50 - Belgium v Panama
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26:23 - Tunisia v England (extended review)
52:09 - Previewing tomorrow's games, including Colombia v Japan, Poland v Senegal, and Russia v Egypt
Timestamps and no spoilers:
0:00 — Revisiting Josh Risdon's tackle on Antoine Griezmann
7:00 — Serbia v Costa Rica
15:28 — Germany v Mexico
32:10 —Brazil v Switzerland
—Day five previews
48:40 — Sweden v South Korea
54:35 — Belgium v Panama
1:01:01 — Tunisia v England
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Timestamps, and no spoilers:
0:00 - France v Australia
10:45 - Argentina v Iceland
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29:24 - Peru v Denmark
39:29 - Nigeria v Croatia
48:19 - quickfire previews of Sunday's games:
Costa Rica v Serbia
Germany v Mexico
Brazil v Switzerland
Timestamps, and no spoilers:
0:00 — Egypt v Uruguay
13:40 — Morocco v Iran
30:45 — Portugal v Spain
53:05 — quickfire previews of Saturday's games:
France v Australia
Argentina v Iceland
Peru v Denmark
Croatia v Nigeria
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0:00 - Russia v Saudi Arabia review (recorded with Vladimir Putin sitting creepily to our right).
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20:59 - Previewing Egypt v Uruguay, Morocco v Iran, and Portugal v Spain.
It's World Cup Eve! Today's rundown:
From the top — pre-World Cup excitement
1:45 — The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada
9:35 — Spain coach Julen Lopetegui has been fired, 48 hours before Spain's first game.
22:20 — Brazil starting XI leaked, Mexico replace Diego Reyes with Erick Guttierez
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32:13 — Russia vs Saudi Arabia preview — who and what to watch out for in the first game of the 2018 World Cup
45:30 — Updates from the TSS Scouting Network
Here are your timestamps:
1:45 — POLAND
aka The Interceptors, or 2006 Ivory Coast
22:25 — SENEGAL
aka The Hourglass, or Mane's Marauders
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49:20 — COLOMBIA
aka 2014+, or The One-Man-Team-But-In-A-Good-Way
1:08:15 — JAPAN
aka The Mutineers, or Star Trek: Generations
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Group G ahoy! Here are your timestamps and player names:
1:19 — BELGIUM
aka The Switcheroos, or The Dark Horses
Players spotlighted: Yannick Carrasco, Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard, Drees Mertens, Kevin DeBruyne, Michy Batshuayi, Mousa Dembele, Vincent Kompany
32:30 — PANAMA
aka The Vets, or Central American Sweden
Players spotlighted: Blas Perez, Luis Tejada, Gabriel Torres, Roman Torres, Adolfo Machado (long throws!), Édgar Bárcenas, Jaime Penedo
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1:00:15 — TUNISIA
aka Hasdrubal's Revenge, or The Principled Passers
Players spotlighted: Wahbi Khazri, Naim Sliti, Ellyes Skhiri
(plus: watch for Ferjani Sassi's tongue)
1:23:58 — ENGLAND
aka The Carells, or The Twenty-Three Lions
Players spotlighted: John Stones, Jordan Henderson, Eric Dier, Kyle Walker, Jesse Lingard, Dele Alli, Raheem Sterling, Harry Kane, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Jordan Pickford
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Daryl and Taylor take a slightly belated look at the US Mational Team's surprise 1-1 draw with France. How good was Zack Steffen? Does Weston McKennie's motor have an off switch? How many of these players should have been on the field against Trinidad? All that and much, much more.
We also talk Earnie Stewart, the USMNT's new General Manager. What are our expectations for him and who might he look to hire for the coaching gig?
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Willkommen to Group F!
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It's an absolute united of a show!
:56 - Brazil aka O Hexa OR The Team of Terrifying Triangles
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27:20 - Switzerland aka "The Give It To Shaqiris" OR The Bears
48:34 - Announcing... THE WORLD CUP COMEDY TOUR!
50:44 - Costa Rica aka "The Wait Whats?!" OR "The Well-Oiled Machine"
1:07:55 - Serbia aka The Half & Halves OR The Mourinhos
Daryl has a detailed discussion about El Tri with Cesar Hernandez of the Mexican Soccer Show, ESPN, The Athletic and more.
We preview Group D! See below for timestamps and correct spellings of some of the players we talk about.
1:30 — ARGENTINA
The moving parts, the high-stakes gambler
Players discussed: Leo Messi, Gonzalo Higuain, Sergio Aguero, Nicolás Tagliafico, Eduardo Salvio, Javier Mascherano, Giovani Lo Celso, Paulo Dybala, Cristian Pavón
32:20 — ICELAND
The stick-to-the-plansssons, the fancy kitchen vases
Players discussed: Gylfi Sigurðsson, Aron Gunnarsson, Ragnar Sigurðsson, Kári Árnason, Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson, Birkir Bjarnason Alfreð Finnbogason, Jón Daði Böðvarsson, Birkir Már Sævarsson, Albert Guðmundsson
51:30 — CROATIA
The tiki-taka sprint-and-smashers, the "How's your touch?" XI
Player discussed: Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic, Ivan Perišic, Andrej Kramaric, Nikola Kalinic, Mario Mandžukic, Šime Vrsaljko, Tin Jedvaj, Milan Badelj
1:11:20 — NIGERIA
Players discussed:Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Odion Ighalo, Victor Moses, Wilfred Ndidi, John Obi Mikel, Ogenyi Onazi, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Francis Uzoho, Leon Balogun, William Troost-Ekong
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The return of the mack... and also The Wikipedia Game! Laura Coutts is back in studio to quiz Daryl and Taylor on their knowledge of players heading to Russia for the World Cup this summer.
NO MUSIC FOR THIS ONE! Daryl and Taylor review the USA's thrilling (not really) 2-1 loss to Ireland and ponder a World Cup that will be called from at least a few monitors.
Run a bubble bath! It's the promised long and luxurious World Cup Group C preview
Timestamps below:
1:00 — FRANCE
The Rubik's cube
Players highlighted: Paul Pogba, Antoine Griezmann Kylian Mbappe, Olivier Giroud, N'Golo Kante, Samuel Umtitti, Raphael Varane, Djibril Sidibe
29:35 — AUSTRALIA
Bizarro America
Players highlighted: Tim Cahill, Tomi Juric, Aaron Mooy, Tom Rogic, Mile Jedanik, Mark Milligan
56:10 — PERU
The Costanzas, the Monica Gellers
Players highlighted: Paulo Guerrero, Renato Tapia, Carlos Cuevas, Edison Flores, André Carrillo, Jefferson Farfan, Luis Advíncula
1:15:00 — DENMARK
Direct Dynamite
Players highlighted: Christian Eriksen, Nicklas Bendtner, Yussuf Poulsen, Pione Sisto, Nicolai Jørgensen, Simon Kjær, Andreas Bjelland, Andreas Christensen
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We weigh up Zinedine Zidane's shock decision to resign as Real Madrid coach this morning, followed by a long discussion about the changes to the USMNT roster as Dave Sarachan's team prepares to play Ireland on Saturday.
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Live from the floor of their AirBnb in Philadelphia, Daryl and Taylor discuss the USA's 3-0 win over Bolivia on Monday night. Walker Zimmerman, Josh Sargent and Timothy Weah all get their first goals for the senior national team, but there's much, much more to be discussed... we didn't get around to whether or not Weston McKennie can walk on water, but maybe after the Ireland friendly we'll know for sure?
Daryl and Taylor recap all of the many, many moments from Real Madrid's historic 3-1 victory over Liverpool in the Champions League Final. We take a look at how exactly Salah's injury changed the game (as well as his World Cup prognosis), why Benzema wasn't breaking the rules when he humiliated Karius, Gareth Bale's impressive brace, and much much more.
Lots of good stuff on today's show. Here are your timestamps:
From the very start, we discuss the incredible events of extra time in the UEFA Women's Champions League Final.
4:45 — Unai Emery is the new head coach of Arsenal. But what's the difference between a head coach and a manager?
22:07 — Real Madrid vs Liverpool Champions League review: what, if anything, will Zidane do to counteract the gegenpress?
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Settle in for a detailed preview of World Cup Group B, discussing every team's style of play, key players, strengths, weaknesses and alternative nicknames.
2:05 — PORTUGAL
The flipped house, the Portuguese old men o' war, the reverse vampires
Key players mentioned: Cristiano Ronaldo, Andre Silva, Bernardo Silva, William Carvalho, Pepe, Raphael Guerreiro
34:10 — SPAIN
The revitalized rondo lovers, the favored underdogs
Key player mentioned: Diego Costa, Iago Aspas, Isco, Marco "La Pausa" Asensio, Andres Iniesta, Thiago (and plenty more, of course)
58:15 — MOROCCO
The North African Brazil, the tiki-taka try-hards, the Spain cover band
Key players mentioned: Hakim Ziyech, Medhi Benatia, Khalid Boutaib, Achraf Hakimi, Amine Harit, Nordin Amrabat
1:19:50 — IRAN
The monks, Crystal Palace
Key players mentioned: Sardar Azmoun, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, Saeid Ezatolahi, Ashkan Dejagah
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At the top of the show, we are analyzing the USMNT roster to play Bolivia. So. many. youngsters.
20:00 — Considering the MLS Youth Transfer Fund (segment sponsored by The Athletic)
26:00 — Looking at England's World Cup squad — Daryl loves it
36:00 — FA Cup final review — Mourinho plays it safe
49:20 — Atlanta United vs New York Red Bulls review
News roundup
1:10:00 Scouting network
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In an extra-long episode of The Total Soccer Show, Daryl and Taylor wade into the 2018 World Cup by previewing Group A, which features Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Uruguay.
2:18 - Russia: The Hosts With Not the Most
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32:12 - Saudi Arabia: The Cinderella Cinderellas
54:02 - Egypt: Mohamed Salah and A Parked Bus?
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1:19:35 - Uruguay: Younger-guay, Tougher-guay, Better-guay
More listener questions! Timestamps below:
1:00 — Are World Cup songs good? Or mostly annoying?
9:55 — Can you come up with better imagery for soccer formations?
16:30 — Has anyone received a red card for fouling a teammate?
21:35 — Why are European salaries described in terms of weekly income?
23:35 — Why does soccer only allow three subs?
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It's a listener question special!
But we open by talking about the red card Irish U17 keeper Jimmy Corcoran received in the U17 Euro quarterfinals.
Start at 6:20, we discuss the latest World Cup roster news, including Fagner, Paulo Guerrero, Munir, and Joe Hart.
Then it's on to listener questions!
14:20 — What is the soccer gambling culture in the UK? And are we about to see the same thing in the US?
23:07 — What are the differences and nuances between pressing systems (e.g., Liverpool's press vs Spurs press)
32:15 — What injury had the biggest impact on a team?
38:52 — How would you design a team badge?
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Daryl and Taylor round up all the weekend action they saw, including the Premier League, Bundesliga and some Major League Soccer.
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Taylor speaks with journalist Simon Parkin about his recent Guardian article that focused on hooliganism in Russia, its connection with right wing extremism, and what it could mean for the 2018 World Cup and beyond.
You can find the article by clicking this link:
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You've got questions? We've got answers!
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How can we minimize the debate about handball? (Starting at 3:50)
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What do British people mean when they say a club is "big?" (11:45)
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What would happen if if every foul resulted in a penalty kick? (23:00)
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How can I learn to play defensive midfielder? (27:57)
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How does the Audi Player Index work? (41:20)
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What does FIFA do with all its money? (48:45)
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Daryl and Taylor discuss Southampton's victory over Swansea, West Brom's relegation, and Wayne Rooney's rumored move to DC United.
They then do their best to answer 5 listener questions:
1) What changes take place within a club when they are relegated from the Premier League to the Championship?
2) Is the relationship Canada has with the US soccer pyramid a net-positive or a net-negative for soccer development in the United States? What about for Canada?
3) Why does Josef Martinez stand offside and is it a good tactic?
4) Which nations outside of South America and Europe are candidates to make a surprise run in the World Cup? Which players are candidates to burst onto the scene and get a big transfer?
5) Why have the USWNT been so much more successful than the USMNT? Is the youth system any different?
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Daryl talks to Aaron Dolores of lifestyle brand Black Arrow FC about the intersection of soccer and black culture.
Topics raised include defining black soccer culture, Arsenal's popularity with black soccer fans around the world, America's best city for black soccer culture, and plenty more.
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Topics on our weekend review show include:
0:55 — The USMNT not competing at Copa America 2019
5:30 — EL Clásico review!
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26:15 — Premier League roundup, focusing on the relegation battle.
49:15 — NYRB's brutal crushing (or should that be pressing?) of NYCFC.
1:04:45 Scouting reports!
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Daryl and Taylor briefly discuss Liverpool's aggregate victory over Roma in the Champions League semifinals (although we end up mentioning the game a couple more times in the body of the show).
We then answer your Listener Questions, including...
1) Will Mo Salah fast during Ramadan and, if so, could it effect his fitness in the Champions League Final?
2) Are fullbacks the most undervalued position in football?
3) Is there an "optimal" time to make substitutions?
4) How do European clubs handle their academies and why didn't MLS just adopt the same system?
5) What happened to the sweeper and stopper combo in defenses?
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Daryl talks to Rory Smith of The New York Times to get an early preview of England ahead of the World Cup.
Read Rory's NYT work here: https://www.nytimes.com/column/on-soccer
Daryl and Taylor review the second leg of the Real vs Bayern Champions League semifinal. No spoilers here because we don't want any complaints ... but let's just say James Rodriguez gave us plenty ti talk about.
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Daryl talks to Grant Wahl about his new new book "Masters of Modern Soccer," in which five high-level soccer players, plus coaches Roberto Martinez and Juan Carlos Osorio and sporting director Michael Zorc, explain how they do what they do.
Daryl and Taylor review all the weekend's action (from both on and off the field) in global soccer, including Arsene Wenger's farewell tour, Liverpool's managerial drama, Barcelona's La Liga title, feuds at Schalke, and much, much more.
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Daryl talks to comedians and all-around good guys Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco of The Cooligans podcast.
Topics covered include: Why would two stand-up comedians start a soccer podcast, can you write good jokes about soccer, and what defines American soccer culture anyway?
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Daryl and Taylor review Toronto's 2-1 win (but overall loss) in the Concacaf Champions League Final. How did Greg Vanney get it right, how good was that Giovinco finish, and how bad were some of those penalties? All that and much, much more.
After that, we answer your listener questions:
1) Why are free kicks and corners called set pieces?
2) How would Daryl and Taylor fix Arsenal?
3) What statistics do you think are over/underrated, and what are some you wish existed?
4) Does West Brom, Southampton and Stoke City all possibly getting relegated point to complacency?
5) Why do you (specifically Taylor) distrust a poor defense more than you trust a good attack?
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We talk US Men's National Team news, after US Soccer announced they are working on September friendlies vs. Brazil and Mexico and Dave Sarachan hints that he wants this job full time.
We also talk Real Madrid's 2-1 away win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League semifinal first leg.
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Daryl and Taylor break down all that was in Liverpool's 5-2 victory over Roma in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal. How did Liverpool so easily tear apart their Italian counterparts, how important was that Anfield crowd, and how did Roma pull back two goals? All that and much, much more!
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Top of the show, we talk Arsene Wenger's Arsenal resignation. Why now and who next?
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Starting at 22:30, we give our thumbs up/thumbs down weekend review, including: Man Utd's 2-1 win over Spurs in the FA Cup semifinal, the glue on the shoes of Olivier Giroud, some transcendent transatlantic wing play in Dortmund, a dramatic header in Serie A, and Tim Howard's handball in MLS.
The World Cup is still two months away, but it's never too early to start thinking about the teams involved.
So Daryl called up Portuguese analyst and writer Tiago Estêvão to talk about the Portuguese national team.
Listen in to hear about Portugal's style of play, the national mood, Cristiano Ronaldo's role within the team, and plenty more.
At 34:28 we specifically talk about Ruben Neves' chances of making the World Cup squad, which are apparently pretty good.
At 48:04 Tiago talks about the Portuguese influence at Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club.
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On today's TSS we answer seven listener questions:
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What is the difference between futsal and indoor soccer?
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Which on-UEFA, non-CONMEBOL federation wins a World Cup first?
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Why does NYCFC's Maxi Morales dribble laterally?
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Could tennis player Juan Martin del Potro play in goal for Argentina?
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Could Ryan Sessegnon make England's World Cup squad?
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Why are Roma considered underdogs vs Liverpool in the Champions League semifinal?
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How are ends and stands named in UK football grounds?
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Daryl and Taylor break down Toronto's 2-1 home loss to Chivas in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions League: what did TFC do wrong in those opening minutes, how did Chivas deal with Giovinco, and much more.
After that, they dive back into stories they've missed, including a civil war in Australia, a possible vacancy at Dortmund, and new infrastructure in the United States.
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We catch up on some of the major stories that we might have overlooked in the past month or so, including Gattuso's Milan resurgence, the Turkish title race, PSV sealing the deal in the Eredivisie, successes in the Championship, PRO/REL, and much, much more!
This is the first of several shows in this style, so feel free to keep sending us your ideas via Twitter, email, or the website!
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We gives thumbs up or down to everything we saw this weekend, including Manchester City securing their 5th ever title, Wolverhampton making Daryl breathe a sigh of relief, and the relegation "battle" that's more like a relegation "foregone conclusion." There are also updates from Germany, France, Italy, Portugal, and Major League Soccer.
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Daryl calls Taylor (who's between coaching sessions) to talk about the Champions League semi-final draw:
Liverpool vs. Roma
Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid
Was the draw fixed? If so, why?
We also discuss the Premier League's polite "thanks but no" to VAR for next season, and answer two listener questions:
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Could US Soccer call up head coaches a game-by-game basis, like they do with with players?
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How do announcers know if a player "meant" to do something?
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On today's show, we answer 6 listeners questions:
1) What is the origin of the away goal being weighed more, and why is this still a thing?
2) How much is a manager at fault if a team is creating chances and getting shots on target but not producing wins?
3) What would Brek Shea have to do to get called up again to the USMNT?
4) Why does the player standing over the ball on a set piece raise his/her arm before running up to take the kick?
5) What is the history/etymology of saying a player gets a “cap” or is “cap-tied”?
6) Why doesn't Celtic join the English Premier League?
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On Wednesday's absolutely jam-packed show...
0:00 - Real Madrid v Juventus: should that penalty (you know the one) have been given and just how good was Ronaldo's finish?
11:39 - Manchester City v Liverpool: should that Leroy Sane goal have stood, why was Pep Guardiola sent off, and how did Liverpool get it right yet again? All that and more!
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37:31 - Roma v Barcelona: apologies from TSS, because we did not see this one coming. How a different Francesco than we're all used to proved the hero for Roma, who got their tactics 100% right against Barcelona.
46:53 - New York Red Bulls v Chivas: why couldn't the Red Bulls take advantage of a weakened Chivas team, and what should they have done to change things up in the attack?
56:48 - Club America v Toronto: Miguel Herrera left with nothing but the obvious to complain about as Michael Bradley and Alex Bono help Toronto make the Concacaf Champions League Final.
1:05:27 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network!
We gives thumbs up or down to everything we saw this weekend, from the Manchester derby to Christian Pulisic's accidental goal to the LA Galaxy's determination to get the ball to Zlatan.
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On today's show, we answer five listener questions:
1) Does Zlatan fly coach, per MLS rules?
2) Why do some commentators call it the "Mexican Wave" and where did that name come from in the first place?
3) What exactly has USSF President Carlos Cordeiro done since the election to improve US soccer?
4) How to win at Subbuteo? (more specifically, how to annihilate Tom Dunmore)
5) How much of a national team's success is reliant upon where the players play their club ball? Does having a core group from one club help with chemistry?
Daryl and Taylor break down the semifinal first legs of the CONCACAF Champions League: how Toronto got it right and the Red Bulls (looking in your direction, Tyler Adams) did the opposite of that. We review all the goals, cards, and controversial refereeing decisions... and say the word "undergarments" more times in one show than we ever thought possible.
30:17 - After that, we discuss Grant Wahl's news that the USMNT has been invited to participate in the 2019 Copa America. Should they go? Who might go? What undergarments will they wear? At least two of those questions will be answered.
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We analyze Juventus vs Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg.
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Daryl and Taylor spend a solid 20+ minutes reviewing El Trafico in more detail than just saying, "Zlatan is incredible" over and over again. How did LAFC jump out to that early lead, what did Sigi Schmid do to get the game back under control, and (of course) how incredible was Zlatan's MLS opener?
After that, we take a look at the Premier League (with specific attention on Tottenham's victory at Stamford Bridge and Liverpool's dramatic win over Crystal Palace). We also attempt to figure out how Bayern Munich were able to make the third best team in the Bundesliga look like the worst team in the bottom German division.
And, as ever, we close with the TSS Scouting Network!
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Daryl talks to Zack Goldman, co-founder Common Goal and Where Is Football. Zack is an expert in how teams and brands can connect to fans in an authentic way. He's also an LA Galaxy fan, so we talk El Trafico, Zlatan in MLS, the England national team, and how US Soccer could do a better job communicating with supporters.
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With Daryl out of the office, Taylor called up Yahoo Sports' Henry Bushnell to discuss the USA's 1-0 victory over Paraguay. We take a look at which individuals (including Dave Sarachan) helped/hurt their stock, as well as the inherent attacking problems in that 4-1-4-1 formation.
Henry's 5 quick takeaways from the USA-Paraguay match can be found here: https://sports.yahoo.com/five-takeaways-usmnts-win-paraguay-014614459.html
After that, Taylor picked Henry's brain about an absurd number of games from the international window: are Spain now the favorites to win the World Cup, should Belgium/Argentina/France be worried, and are Brazil better without Neymar? The answer to that one is pretty emphatically No. Anyway, all that and much, much more!
Henry's comprehensive review of the international break can be found here: https://sports.yahoo.com/world-cup-touchline-32-march-friendly-takeaways-165910169.html
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Daryl and Taylor offer a long review of a young USMNT's 1-0 win over Paraguay. Are we seeing the long-requested "American style of play" finally emerge? And is that what we actually want from the national team?
At 49:52, we also talk a little England v Italy. The Three Lions didn't win, but we think we hear the beginnings of some sort of roar. Or, at the very least, a purr.
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We take a look at the USA's Tuesday night friendly against Paraguay by first briefly discussing Paraguay before moving on to our preferred starting elevens for the USMNT. We also get into why this game matters, who might get their first CAP(s), and what Dave Sarachan's approach might be.
After that, we take some time breaking down England's 1-0 victory over the Netherlands. Has Gareth Southgate got the players believing in his system? Is that belief more important than individual talent? And how many more shows will it be before Daryl starts thinking that this could be England's year? All that and more... plus scouting!
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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:
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Why do England national team flags have club names on them?
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How do national teams know when to retire players?
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What preceded the Concacaf Champions League?
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What is a check-to? And who does it best?
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If advantage is played, can you be sent off for accumulating two yellow cards with no stoppage in play?
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Why are cup finals in MLS and CONCACAF not at a neutral venue?
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Why did Daryl say goalkeepers can't be captains? And why does he write his teams out upside down?
Got questions? Send them via this form: http://totalsoccershow.com/questions
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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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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We review Real Madrid's win over PSG in the Champions League, then answer two listener questions: Could a U20 team compete in MLS, and why do MLS teams build soccer-specific stadiums?
Here's the Benzema tweet from Mindfootballness that we reference on the show: https://twitter.com/slawekmorawski/status/971152638837436419
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This episode is a sample from our other show, The TopDrawerSoccer Show, in which Daryl and Travis compete to draft the best possible XI of MLS players, using players under 23 and with no international caps.
For the full episode, find the TopDrawerSoccer Show in your podcast player.
We review the Premier League action, including Arsenal's fourth straight defeat, Man City's passing extravaganza, Sadio Mane's double act with Roberto Firmino, a Swansea player who seems to have a thing against worms, and plenty more.
Starting at 28:09, we check in on Americans in Europe, including a certain teenager making his debut for PSG in Ligue 1.
At 40:15, we round up Week 1 of MLS 2018 action, with a special focus on which teams were and were not playing their kids. All I can say is, DOOP!
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We break down all of the terminology (esoteric and otherwise) relating to Major League Soccer... and yes, we consider this a public service. Topics discussed include:
1) Single entity and how it kind of impacts every aspect of Major League Soccer.
2) Salary cap (is this actually a thing that exists?)
3) Designated Players and Young DPs
4) Homegrown players (what are they and who counts as one)
5) Generation ADIDAS and all the confusing history there
6) International roster spots and the immigration process
7) Special Discovery Players: this is definitely a thing, right?
8) What is the re-entry draft and who gets thrown in there?
9) Why did DC United pay money to Atlanta for Yamil Asad?
10) What triggers VAR?
All that and much, much more! Plus, there's the Scouting Network and (relatively) brief rant about the speculation surrounding the 2026 World Cup.
My head still hurts. Thanks MLS!
We get into the details of the MLS Western Conference, offering very specific predictions for each and every team.
For listeners who only care about the team they support:
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We go in alphabetical order, if that helps
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On Part I of our MLS Preview series, we take a long look at the Eastern Conference by discussing each club and giving at least one (sometimes a couple) specific prediction for the coming season.
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It's a thumbs up/down spectacular, reviewing the EFL Cup final between Man City and Arsenal, the Premier League showdown between Man Utd and Chelsea, plus loads of Premier League stuff (there's even a Brighton shoutout!), that weird goal that Duisburg conceded while the keeper was having a drink, the manliness of Scott Brown, the return of Philippe Coutino, the magic of Leo Messi and a question for Real Madrid fans.
WATCH: Romelu Lukaku's "Striker Masterclass" with Jamie Carragher --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5AkBuN4YMM
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Daryl talks to Bobby Warshaw about ...
What it's like to work at MLSSoccer.com
How to handle negative comments on the internet
How we could get young Americans more minutes in Major League Soccer
The youngsters, the big names, and the most tactically interesting teams to watch in MLS this season
The idea of "flow state" and how soccer players, coaches and teams can make more of it
Here's a link to the article about MLS youngsters, which Bobby had recently finished up before recording this podcast: https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/02/22/warshaw-what-i-think-fear-and-want-mls-2018
It's another Listener Question spectacular! We respond to six different queries... and yes, I didn't want to use the word "questions" twice in two sentences. Anyway...
1) What is the "dribbling" stat and what are "completed dribbles?"
2) Why isn't the CONCACAF Champions League broadcast on any English-language channels in the US?
3) What are the differences between the League Cup and the FA Cup?
4) Which campaign promises will be the easiest for Carlos Cordeiro to keep and which ones will be the most difficult?
5) What are the similarities/differences between the situation at San Jose circa 2005 and those facing Columbus today?
6) Where does the phrase "bedding in" come from and what does it mean?
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We open the show by reviewing today's Champions League games:
Sevilla vs Man Utd
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Roma
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LISTENER QUESTIONS:
29:20 — Why is there no USMNT or USWNT B team?
38:27 — In designing a roster from scratch, do you go system first or players first?
44:05 — Is it better for MLS teams to have an affiliate USL team or a fully owned "2" team like Los Dos?
We review Chelsea vs Barcelona, give a quick nod to Bayern's destruction of Besiktas, and look back at Wigan's win over Man City in the FA Cup.
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We recap all the weekend's action using our patented thumbs up/down model. Rochdale's hard fought draw with Spurs, United's VAR woes, and West Brom's vehicular thievery all get airtime when it comes to the FA Cup.
There's also a title race in Italy, the Injury Triumvirate doing things in Dortmund, and reasons for optimism for Unai Emery.
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We answer six questions on today's show:
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Why was the Premier League started?
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What is Keaton Parks' ceiling and best position
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What are some of the strangest soccer rivalries in the world?
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Why does the fourth official make players show their thighs before subbing in?
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Why don't soccer teams have team names and mascots like in American sports?
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Why should Americans go and play in the Dutch and Belgian leagues?
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Daryl and Taylor break down all the goals in Real Madrid's Champions League Knockout Round clash with PSG, and take a look at Liverpool's haul in Portugal. When Danny Ings gets Champions League minutes, you know that something special has happened!
Can you tell we try to make these post-game recap titles/descriptions as spoiler free as possible? Cause we do.
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We analyze all the goals from Juventus vs Tottenham in the Champions League, as well as a quick look at FC Basel vs Man City.
We also answer two listener questions:
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Is a 4-2-3-1 really that different from a 4-4-2?
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Why don't more MLS teams spend big on high-profile coaches like Tata Martino?
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Daryl and Taylor review all the weekend action through the medium of thumbs up/thumbs down. If you're one of those people that like to jump around (or an Arsenal fan trying not to hear about the North London derby) then here are your timestamps:
1:17 — Spurs vs Arsenal
6:23 — Man City vs Leicester City
12:25 — Southampton vs Liverpool
16:10 — Huddersfield vs Bournemouth
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20:45 — Newcastle United vs Manchester United
26:00 — Everton vs Crystal Palace
27:40 — West Ham vs Watford (Chicharito has an owl neck!)
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32:05 — Quick Americans in the Bundesliga/Batshuayo social media roundup, plus a nod to this great passing goal by Napoli --> https://twitter.com/MundialMag/status/962446295721041922
38:45 — TSS Scouting Network updates
51:24 — If you're looking to play soccer in Decatur/Hartselle, Alabama, TSS listener Jeremy is putting a league together and wants you to join.
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The President is gone. All hail the President.
With Carlos Cordeiro now the head of the United States Soccer Federation, Daryl and Taylor take a look at all the events of Election Day in Orlando.
To do so, we were joined by Howler Magazine's George Quraishi to get the (more or less) instant reaction to Cordeiro's victory. George clues us in to the mood in the room, the politicking that happened between votes, and the deliciousness of his giant cookie.
After that, we spoke with Alexi Lalas, who provided insight into how Cordeiro was able to sway the Athlete's Council, what was going on with Eric Wynalda's final speech, and why the "Change Candidates" couldn't pull it together in the end.
Lastly, Daryl and Taylor give their thoughts on how Cordeiro played the game to get the win, what his major short-term goals will be, and what the future holds for the defeated candidates. We also discuss further what Cordeiro did to get the athlete block on his side, which was the start of his electoral victory.
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ESPN'S Jeff Carlisle joins Taylor to discuss all that's been going on in Orlando in the lead up to tomorrow's election.
What's happening with the Gang of Six? How much of a lead does Kathy Carter have? Can Carlos Cordeiro hope to steal some votes from the Professional Council? Will Jeff get any sleep tonight?
All that and more!
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Daryl and Taylor attempt to assemble their own Voltrons/Frankenstein's Monsters from their favorite parts of the 8 Presidential Candidates' platforms. Pro/Rel, Diversity and Equality, Youth Development, and avoiding FIFA corruption all get mentions.
They then look ahead to the election itself: who is voting, how are they voting, and what are the possible wrinkles on the day itself?
Plus, there's an outtake on the end that made us both chuckle.
If you want more insight into the election or the platforms of the individual candidates, Jeff Carlisle at ESPN has you covered: http://www.espn.com/soccer/team/united-states/660/blog/post/3371583/your-guide-to-ussf-election-who-will-win-caliguiri-carter-cordeiro-gans-martino-solo-winograd-wynalda?src=com
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Listeners asked so we tried to answer:
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What do American means when they say the "Latino style of play?"
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What are the requirements before a talented youngster is called up the US Men's National Team.
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What are our most memorable player retirements?
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What os the name of the Total Soccer Show theme song?
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How do you get UEFA coaching licenses, and are they better or worse than USSF licenses.
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With less than a week remaining until the US Soccer Election, Taylor called up Presidential Candidate Michael Winograd to discuss why he decided to enter the race, his independence as a candidate, and why he feels he is uniquely suited to the task at hand.
We also discussed the major issues of the day, including equal treatment for women's soccer, promotion/relegation, fixing youth soccer development, and the importance of coalition building.
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Thumbs up and down review of all the weekend action, leading with Liverpool vs Spurs and Arsenal v Everton, touching on some other EPL action, then taking a quick trip to German to check in with England and American youngsters in the Bundesliga.
Also: the latest on Keaton Parks, Konrad De La Funete and other USMNT up-and-comers.
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Kyle Martino took time away from taking care of his child to discuss his campaign for US Soccer's Presidency. We discuss his relationships with the other candidates, his expectations for Election Day, his plans for promotion/relegation, and much, much more!
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First up, we quickly discuss Sunil Gulati's "Fact Check" of the comments and criticisms made by some of the USSF Presidential candidates. Here's a link to the video of his speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyDyDYIR-6I&feature=youtu.be
After that, we review the winners and losers from the January transfer window... and maybe some in-betweens as well (Arsenal and Manchester United come to mind).
Up next... listener questions! How do player contracts work for relegated clubs and who should be the GM for US Soccer, if that position ends up getting created?
And, as always, we close with updates to the TSS Scouting Network.
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We open by discussing Geoff Cameron's NY Times interview with Marc Stein, which you can read here: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/31/sports/soccer/geoff-cameron-stoke-city.html?smid=tw-share
Then, we answer some listener questions:
6:19 — Will the 2020 Copa America really be called Copa America Centenario?
10:15 — WARNING! POLITICS! Are there similarities between Eric Wynalda's US Soccer presidential campaign and Donald Trump's 2016 campaign? DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS PART IF YOU DO NOT WANT POLITICS IN YOUR SOCCER PODCASTS
17:40 — Howler magazine segment! We discuss Maggie Merten's article profiling Crystal Dunn and Heather O'Reilly's time with Chelsea and Arsenal. To subscribe to Howler, go to http://fifa.wtf/gethowler and use code "TSS14" for a 20% discount on a one-year subscription.
24:25 — Is it better to support a team that's winning in the second division or losing in first division?
31:20 — How does the US Soccer presidential election work? What happens if no candidate gets a majority in first round of voting?
37:15 — TSS Scouting Network updates, including English wonderkids, poems, Jamaican superstars and more.
To support TSS, visit http://totalsoccershow.com/join
Today's show also sponsored by The Enclosed. Visit http://theenclosed.com and use the discount code mentioned in the preroll to get a $20 discount.
We round up all the transfer news from the past few days, including
The Pierre-Emerick Aubameynag, Olivier Giroud, Miche Batshuayi triangle, Mix Diskerud to Umbro, Jack Harrison and Aymeric Laporte to Man City, Rhiyad Mahrez transfer request reminder, Cyle Larin (finally) to Besiktas, Daniel Sturridge to WBA, Lucas Moura to Spurs, Zlatan Ibrahimovic to the LA Galaxy and Major League Soccer to Miami.
If you came here just for the Zlatan part, it's starts at 40:30.
Today's show is sponsored by Health IQ. Go to http://healthiq.com/TSS to see if you qualify for lower rates on life insurance, and to take the quizzes mentioned in the show.
Today's show is also sponsored by the t-shirt gurus at Wohven. Go to http://www.wohven.com and use TSS2018 at checkout for 25% pff your first $15 t-shirt.
Daryl and Taylor take a look back at the USA's 0-0 draw with Bosnia: who was making the tactical decisions, why weren't more youngsters given a chance, and what (if anything) did we learn?
We then discuss our expectations for 2018, specifically how we're going to be approaching the US Mational Team at a time when things seem about as bleak as ever. We promise it's more exciting (or at least impassioned) than it sounds... and we think we landed on the best possible way for fans to stay active and engaged with the team without having to drink any Flavor-Aid.
Today's show is brought to you Squarespace. We ponder what our ideal US Soccer website would look like, particularly if Squarespace were involved. Go to http://squarespace.com to start designing your website for free, then use code "TSS" to get a 10% discount when you decide to launch.
Daryl and Taylor take a look back at the USA's 0-0 draw with Bosnia: who was making the tactical decisions, why weren't more youngsters given a chance, and what (if anything) did we learn?
We then discuss our expectations for 2018, specifically how we're going to be approaching the US Mational Team at a time when things seem about as bleak as ever. We promise it's more exciting (or at least impassioned) than it sounds... and we think we landed on the best possible way for fans to stay active and engaged with the team without having to drink any Flavor-Aid.
Today's show is brought to you Squarespace. We ponder what our ideal US Soccer website would look like, particularly if Squarespace were involved. Go to http://squarespace.com to start designing your website for free, then use code "TSS" to get a 10% discount when you decide to launch.
Daryl talks to Zito Madu of SB Nation about Detroit City FC, the Nigerian national team, nutmegs as great philosophical argument, and plenty more.
Follow Zito on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/_Zeets
Read Zito's SBNation work here: https://t.co/TvPcDcb4T3
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Daryl talks to Zito Madu of SB Nation about Detroit City FC, the Nigerian national team, nutmegs as great philosophical argument, and plenty more.
Follow Zito on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/_Zeets
Read Zito's SBNation work here: https://t.co/TvPcDcb4T3
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Today's show is sponsored by ENCLOSED. Go to http://enclosedlingerie.com and use the code you hear in today's show for $20 off an ENCLOSED gift.
Today's show also sponsored by HOWLER. Go to http://fifa.wtf/gethowler and use code "TSS14" for a 20% discount on an annual subscription.
Eric Wynalda's Presidential Manifesto (aka "America United 2018") is out and it... is... detailed. We break down the portions we found most interesting and look forward to future policy papers.
If you'd like to check out Wynalda's plan, you can find it here: https://ericwynalda.org/america-united/
After that, we preview the USA's upcoming friendly with Bosnia and Herzegovina. We briefly take a look at our Balkan opponents, before moving on to the starting lineup we'd both most like to see (Tyler Adams can't play all eleven positions, after all).
And, as always, we close with the Scouting Network... where there are lots of young Americans doing lots of exciting things.
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Eric Wynalda's Presidential Manifesto (aka "America United 2018") is out and it... is... detailed. We break down the portions we found most interesting and look forward to future policy papers.
If you'd like to check out Wynalda's plan, you can find it here: https://ericwynalda.org/america-united/
After that, we preview the USA's upcoming friendly with Bosnia and Herzegovina. We briefly take a look at our Balkan opponents, before moving on to the starting lineup we'd both most like to see (Tyler Adams can't play all eleven positions, after all).
And, as always, we close with the Scouting Network... where there are lots of young Americans doing lots of exciting things.
---SPONSORS!---
RUFFNECK SCARVES! We attempt to create a scarf aimed at getting everyone excited for the Bosnia friendly. Go to http://RuffneckScarves.com and check out their extensive scarf collection. Then use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 20% off.
AWAY DAYS FOOTBALL! They offer magnificent Mystery Kits for $25 but they also offer great quality hoodies, sweatshirts and winter hats... which are on sale right now! Go to http://awaydaysfootball.com and use discount code TSS for 15% off.
We discuss Alexis Sanchez's piano playing abilities, the US Wational Team's 5-1 thumping of Denmark, and the situation with the Boston Breakers.
Then we answer your listener questions, including:
1) Will the UEFA Nations League prevent dual nationals from playing for the USA (we took this as an opportunity to have a fairly lively discourse about the competition as a whole). It basically boils down to "greatest thing ever" or "okayest thing ever?"
2) Should the US Mational Team focus more on theoretically qualifying for the Olympics or theoretically competing in the possible future iteration of the Copa America Centenario (plus four).
3) What is form and when does a player go from very good to world class, and vice versa?
4) How would the game change if we used the NBA's substitution rules?
Plus, we have many, many reports in the TSS Scouting Network.
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Health IQ! Go http://healthiq.com/TSS to see if you qualify for lower rates on life insurance, and to take the quizzes mentioned in the show.
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We discuss Alexis Sanchez's piano playing abilities, the US Wational Team's 5-1 thumping of Denmark, and the situation with the Boston Breakers.
Then we answer your listener questions, including:
1) Will the UEFA Nations League prevent dual nationals from playing for the USA (we took this as an opportunity to have a fairly lively discourse about the competition as a whole). It basically boils down to "greatest thing ever" or "okayest thing ever?"
2) Should the US Mational Team focus more on theoretically qualifying for the Olympics or theoretically competing in the possible future iteration of the Copa America Centenario (plus four).
3) What is form and when does a player go from very good to world class, and vice versa?
4) How would the game change if we used the NBA's substitution rules?
Plus, we have many, many reports in the TSS Scouting Network.
SPONSORS!
Health IQ! Go http://healthiq.com/TSS to see if you qualify for lower rates on life insurance, and to take the quizzes mentioned in the show.
Wohven! We love their simple but lovely tees! Go to http://wohven.com to check out their past designs and then use the discount code "TSS2018" for 25% off your first tee.
Really big show today. Two hours big. So hold on to your butts.
We open by discussing the revelations regarding Jonathan Gonzalez, which aired on the Max and Herc podcast. We also encourage you to find that show and listen to it for more info.
At 11:24, we get to the main event. A review of the US Soccer Presidential Forum event, hosted by the US Youth Soccer Council in Philadelphia on Saturday, January 20.
We explain how the forum worked and give some rough details about how the actual vote for US Soccer President will work when Feb 10 rolls around. After that, we go through candidate by candidate.
Here are you timestamps:
17:15 — Hope Solo
29:25 — Kyle Martino
39:51 — Steve Gans
49:05 — Kathy Carter
1:03:30 — Michael Winograd
1:13:07 — Eric Wynalda
1:26:02 — Paul Caligiuri
1:34:17 — Carlos Cordeiro
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Really big show today. Two hours big. So hold on to your butts.
We open by discussing the revelations regarding Jonathan Gonzalez, which aired on the Max and Herc podcast. We also encourage you to find that show and listen to it for more info.
At 11:24, we get to the main event. A review of the US Soccer Presidential Forum event, hosted by the US Youth Soccer Council in Philadelphia on Saturday, January 20.
We explain how the forum worked and give some rough details about how the actual vote for US Soccer President will work when Feb 10 rolls around. After that, we go through candidate by candidate.
Here are you timestamps:
17:15 — Hope Solo
29:25 — Kyle Martino
39:51 — Steve Gans
49:05 — Kathy Carter
1:03:30 — Michael Winograd
1:13:07 — Eric Wynalda
1:26:02 — Paul Caligiuri
1:34:17 — Carlos Cordeiro
---SPONSORS!--- Today's show was sponsored by Blue Apron. Go to http://blueapron.com/TSS and Blue Apron will buy you dinner.
Today's show was sponsored by Squarespace. Go to http://squarespace.com to start designing your website for free, ten use code "TSS" to get a 10% a discount when you decide to launch.
On January 18, we collaborated with Howler magazine to host a live show at Jose Pistola's bar in Philadelphia.
George Quraishi of Howler M.C.'d the event and our guests were USMNT legends Alexi Lalas and Tab Ramos. We talked all things US Soccer, from what we'd do on our first day as US Soccer president to Tab Ramos explaining the US Soccer YNT style of play he's been implementing these past few years.
We close the show by playing a couple rounds of the Wikipedia Game with the brilliant Brooks Peck of Dirty Tackle, who probably deserves to be in the title of this show but also has not yet played for the USMNT.
George did a lot of the legwork and logistics in putting this event together. If you'd like to support what he's doing and subscribe to Howler, go to http://fifa.wtf/gethowler — you can also get 20% off (and support TSS at same time!) by using discount code TSS14 at checkout.
Also, everyone at Jose Pistola's bar was great. They went above and beyond for us, so if you're in Philly then you should DEFINITELY visit them for dinner and drinks. It's on 263 S. 15th Street and the website is http://www.josepistolas.com/
On January 18, we collaborated with Howler magazine to host a live show at Jose Pistola's bar in Philadelphia.
George Quraishi of Howler M.C.'d the event and our guests were USMNT legends Alexi Lalas and Tab Ramos. We talked all things US Soccer, from what we'd do on our first day as US Soccer president to Tab Ramos explaining the US Soccer YNT style of play he's been implementing these past few years.
We close the show by playing a couple rounds of the Wikipedia Game with the brilliant Brooks Peck of Dirty Tackle, who probably deserves to be in the title of this show but also has not yet played for the USMNT.
George did a lot of the legwork and logistics in putting this event together. If you'd like to support what he's doing and subscribe to Howler, go to http://fifa.wtf/gethowler — you can also get 20% off (and support TSS at same time!) by using discount code TSS14 at checkout.
Also, everyone at Jose Pistola's bar was great. They went above and beyond for us, so if you're in Philly then you should DEFINITELY visit them for dinner and drinks. It's on 263 S. 15th Street and the website is http://www.josepistolas.com/
Daryl and Taylor go over the highlights of a whirlwind few days at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philly. Then, starting at 22:45, Taylor interviews Herculez Gomez about US Soccer's minority outreach.
Today's show is sponsored by Enclosed, the luxury lingerie delivery service. Visit http://TheEnclosed.com. Listen to today's show for the $20 discount code.
Today's show is sponsored by Wohven — we love their tees! Go to http://wohven.com to check out their past designs and then use discount code "TSS2018" for 25% off your first tee.
Daryl and Taylor go over the highlights of a whirlwind few days at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philly. Then, starting at 22:45, Taylor interviews Herculez Gomez about US Soccer's minority outreach.
Today's show is sponsored by Enclosed, the luxury lingerie delivery service. Visit http://TheEnclosed.com. Listen to today's show for the $20 discount code.
Today's show is sponsored by Wohven — we love their tees! Go to http://wohven.com to check out their past designs and then use discount code "TSS2018" for 25% off your first tee.
On the newest TSS, we recap the latest happenings in the January window: Sanchez to United seems likely (and maybe Mkhitaryan to Arsenal too?), Walcott goes blue, Arda heads to Turkey, and Kyle Larin would really like to do the same... if Orlando City would let him.
Today's show is sponsored by Health IQ. Go http://healthiq.com/TSS to see if you qualify for lower rates on life insurance, and to take the quizzes mentioned in the show.
For our January 18 live event in Philadelphia, please click this link so George from Howler magazine can send you updates re: time and location: http://fifa.wtf/philly2018
On the newest TSS, we recap the latest happenings in the January window: Sanchez to United seems likely (and maybe Mkhitaryan to Arsenal too?), Walcott goes blue, Arda heads to Turkey, and Kyle Larin would really like to do the same... if Orlando City would let him.
Today's show is sponsored by Health IQ. Go http://healthiq.com/TSS to see if you qualify for lower rates on life insurance, and to take the quizzes mentioned in the show.
For our January 18 live event in Philadelphia, please click this link so George from Howler magazine can send you updates re: time and location: http://fifa.wtf/philly2018
On today's show, we answer five listener questions:
—Should US fans be more critical of USMNT selection?
—Would soccer benefit from an NFL style coaching staff?
—Would an MLS European-style schedule be the end of USMNT January camp?
—Would "Pro-Rel Lite" work?
—How would a FIFA Global Nations League affect the World Cup?
Today's show is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to http://squarespace.com for a free trial (no credit card required!) and then use code "TSS" for a 10% discount when you launch.
Read Kyle Martino's manifesto here: https://www.everyonesgameusa.com/updates/
Today's show is sponsored by RX Bar. Go to http://rxbar.com/soccer and use code "soccer" for 25% off your first order.
On today's show, we answer five listener questions:
—Should US fans be more critical of USMNT selection?
—Would soccer benefit from an NFL style coaching staff?
—Would an MLS European-style schedule be the end of USMNT January camp?
—Would "Pro-Rel Lite" work?
—How would a FIFA Global Nations League affect the World Cup?
Today's show is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to http://squarespace.com for a free trial (no credit card required!) and then use code "TSS" for a 10% discount when you launch.
Read Kyle Martino's manifesto here: https://www.everyonesgameusa.com/updates/
Today's show is sponsored by RX Bar. Go to http://rxbar.com/soccer and use code "soccer" for 25% off your first order.
Daryl and Taylor utilize their patented thumbs up/thumbs down method to review the weekend's action, including Liverpool's wildly entertaining 4-3 win over Manchester City, Arsenal's (maybe actually not) shocking loss to Bournemouth, Barcelona remaining unbeaten, and Madrid remaining in trouble.
If you're interested in a subscription to Howler Magazine, go to http://fifa.wtf/gethowler and use the code "TSS14" to get 20 percent off!
AND DON'T FORGET... WE'VE GOT A LIVE SHOW COMING UP! We're going to be doing a live show in Philadelphia on January 18th with our friends over at Howler Magazine... and maybe a few other guests as well? Who knows. To get more info, click here: http://fifa.wtf/philly2018
Daryl and Taylor utilize their patented thumbs up/thumbs down method to review the weekend's action, including Liverpool's wildly entertaining 4-3 win over Manchester City, Arsenal's (maybe actually not) shocking loss to Bournemouth, Barcelona remaining unbeaten, and Madrid remaining in trouble.
If you're interested in a subscription to Howler Magazine, go to http://fifa.wtf/gethowler and use the code "TSS14" to get 20 percent off!
AND DON'T FORGET... WE'VE GOT A LIVE SHOW COMING UP! We're going to be doing a live show in Philadelphia on January 18th with our friends over at Howler Magazine... and maybe a few other guests as well? Who knows. To get more info, click here: http://fifa.wtf/philly2018
We open by recapping and reacting to Mike Woitalla's Soccer America interview with Brad Rothenberg, founder of the Alianza de Futbol showcase, where Jonathan Gonzalez was discovered by Monterrey. Read the interview here: https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/76356/brad-rothenberg-our-federation-lost-jonathan-gon.html
At 25:55, we pick our possible USMNT starting XI for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which you probably already know is U23 only.
AT 45:25, we update the TSS Scouting Network, with the latest on Emerson Hyndamn, Matt Miazga, Ben Woodburn and more.
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Coming to the TSS/Howler live show? It's Thursday, Jan 18, starting 7 p.m. at Jose Pistola's in Philadelphia. Sign up here for more info: http://fifa.wtf/philly2018
We open by recapping and reacting to Mike Woitalla's Soccer America interview with Brad Rothenberg, founder of the Alianza de Futbol showcase, where Jonathan Gonzalez was discovered by Monterrey. Read the interview here: https://www.socceramerica.com/publications/article/76356/brad-rothenberg-our-federation-lost-jonathan-gon.html
At 25:55, we pick our possible USMNT starting XI for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which you probably already know is U23 only.
AT 45:25, we update the TSS Scouting Network, with the latest on Emerson Hyndamn, Matt Miazga, Ben Woodburn and more.
---SPONSORS!---
Go to http://squarespace.com for a free trial and then use the offer code "TSS" to get 10% off your first purchase of a website.
Go to http://RuffneckScarves.com and check out their extensive scarf collection. Then use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 20% off.
Coming to the TSS/Howler live show? It's Thursday, Jan 18, starting 7 p.m. at Jose Pistola's in Philadelphia. Sign up here for more info: http://fifa.wtf/philly2018
Daryl chats about the Bundesliga with Matt Hermann of the Talking Fussball podcast.
The winter break is nearly over so Daryl asks Matt to look back on what's happened so far, and what the second half of the season holds.
We also, of course, discuss Christian Pulisic's BVB performances and Weston McKennie's proposed positon change at Schalke. Yes, you did read the last part of the sentence correctly.
---LINKS!---
Here's the Talking Fussball website: http://talkingfussball.com/
Today's show was sponsored by Wohven! Take a look at their tees at http://Wohven.com and be sure to use code "TSS2018" for 25% off your first tee.
The Howler/TSS live show is planned for Thursday, January 18, Jose Pistola's at 7pm. Sign up here for more info: http://fifa.wtf/philly2018
Daryl chats about the Bundesliga with Matt Hermann of the Talking Fussball podcast.
The winter break is nearly over so Daryl asks Matt to look back on what's happened so far, and what the second half of the season holds.
We also, of course, discuss Christian Pulisic's BVB performances and Weston McKennie's proposed positon change at Schalke. Yes, you did read the last part of the sentence correctly.
---LINKS!---
Here's the Talking Fussball website: http://talkingfussball.com/
Today's show was sponsored by Wohven! Take a look at their tees at http://Wohven.com and be sure to use code "TSS2018" for 25% off your first tee.
The Howler/TSS live show is planned for Thursday, January 18, Jose Pistola's at 7pm. Sign up here for more info: http://fifa.wtf/philly2018
Daryl calls up Matt Doyle of MLSSoccer.com to talk about two things.
For the first 20 minutes we talk Jonathan Gonzalez, including a couple of really smart ideas from Matt about roles and programs US Soccer and/or American soccer could put in place.
At the 20-ish minute mark, we switch to talking January camp. If you're looking for the lowdown on who to look out for in the January friendlies, from Justen Glad to Christian Ramirez, there's some great, detailed analysis in here.
Today's show is sponsored by Health IQ. Go http://healthiq.com/TSS to see if you qualify for lower rates on life insurance, and to take the quizzes mentioned in the show.
For our January 18 live event in Philadelphia, please click this link so George from Howler magazine can send you updates re: time and location: http://fifa.wtf/philly2018
Daryl calls up Matt Doyle of MLSSoccer.com to talk about two things.
For the first 20 minutes we talk Jonathan Gonzalez, including a couple of really smart ideas from Matt about roles and programs US Soccer and/or American soccer could put in place.
At the 20-ish minute mark, we switch to talking January camp. If you're looking for the lowdown on who to look out for in the January friendlies, from Justen Glad to Christian Ramirez, there's some great, detailed analysis in here.
Today's show is sponsored by Health IQ. Go http://healthiq.com/TSS to see if you qualify for lower rates on life insurance, and to take the quizzes mentioned in the show.
For our January 18 live event in Philadelphia, please click this link so George from Howler magazine can send you updates re: time and location: http://fifa.wtf/philly2018
Daryl calls Taylor to try and figure out how and why Jonathan Gonzalez chose to play for Mexico instead of the US, what could have been done to hold on to him, and what US Soccer can do better in the future.
Daryl calls Taylor to try and figure out how and why Jonathan Gonzalez chose to play for Mexico instead of the US, what could have been done to hold on to him, and what US Soccer can do better in the future.
On today's show, Daryl and Taylor recap the weekend's FA Cup action, including Nottingham's 4-2 win over Arsenal, Liverpool's dramatic late victory over Everton, Jesse Lingard continuing to score wonder goals, and Geoff Cameron doing his level best to get Mark Hughes fired.
EXCITING NEWS! We're going to be doing a live show in Philadelphia on January 18th with our friends over at Howler Magazine... and maybe a few other guests as well? Who knows. To get more info, click here: http://fifa.wtf/philly2018
---SPONSORS!---
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On today's show, Daryl and Taylor recap the weekend's FA Cup action, including Nottingham's 4-2 win over Arsenal, Liverpool's dramatic late victory over Everton, Jesse Lingard continuing to score wonder goals, and Geoff Cameron doing his level best to get Mark Hughes fired.
EXCITING NEWS! We're going to be doing a live show in Philadelphia on January 18th with our friends over at Howler Magazine... and maybe a few other guests as well? Who knows. To get more info, click here: http://fifa.wtf/philly2018
---SPONSORS!---
BLUE APRON! To let Blue Apron buy you dinner, go to http://blueapron.com/TSS
WOHVEN! Makers of simple, elegant graphic tees. Go to http://wohven.com and use the code "TSS2018" at checkout to get 25% off your first order.
On today's episode, we answer your listener questions...
1:29 - Why does the Premier League play 3 matches for each team around Christmas/New Year's when other leagues take a break?
10:13 - If we had 2 pages in National Geographic to present a map or infographic about the World Cup, what would we make it about?
If you want to submit your own idea to National Geographic, head on over to: http://totalsoccershow.com/natgeo
19:32 - What exactly is a Young Designated Player in MLS and how does it differ from a normal DP?
24:07 - Reviewing the excellent piece in the new issue of Howler Magazine about the USA's failure to qualify for the World Cup and the (many, many) factors that led to The Recent Unpleasantness.
If you're interested in a subscription to Howler Magazine, go to http://fifa.wtf/gethowler and use the code "TSS14" to get 20% off!
30:24 - Today's news (quick hits): Keane to Wolves, Benny to LAFC, DC United's home opener is in mid-July, and the new USMNT roster will be announced Monday.
39:32 - If pro/rel were instituted, could a more open system mean a loss in geographic diversity, specifically in the top flight?
45:53 - What do they teach in the Pro License sessions that is so valuable for managers who already have lots of experience?
49:34 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network.
On today's episode, we answer your listener questions...
1:29 - Why does the Premier League play 3 matches for each team around Christmas/New Year's when other leagues take a break?
10:13 - If we had 2 pages in National Geographic to present a map or infographic about the World Cup, what would we make it about?
If you want to submit your own idea to National Geographic, head on over to: http://totalsoccershow.com/natgeo
19:32 - What exactly is a Young Designated Player in MLS and how does it differ from a normal DP?
24:07 - Reviewing the excellent piece in the new issue of Howler Magazine about the USA's failure to qualify for the World Cup and the (many, many) factors that led to The Recent Unpleasantness.
If you're interested in a subscription to Howler Magazine, go to http://fifa.wtf/gethowler and use the code "TSS14" to get 20% off!
30:24 - Today's news (quick hits): Keane to Wolves, Benny to LAFC, DC United's home opener is in mid-July, and the new USMNT roster will be announced Monday.
39:32 - If pro/rel were instituted, could a more open system mean a loss in geographic diversity, specifically in the top flight?
45:53 - What do they teach in the Pro License sessions that is so valuable for managers who already have lots of experience?
49:34 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network.
Daryl and Taylor talk through the signings, stories and rumors of the January transfer window so far.
Today's show is sponsored by Squarespace. Build your website for free at http://squarespace.com and then use code TSS when you launch to get a 10% discount.
Today's show is also sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves. Use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 205 off at http://RuffneckScarves.com
Daryl and Taylor talk through the signings, stories and rumors of the January transfer window so far.
Today's show is sponsored by Squarespace. Build your website for free at http://squarespace.com and then use code TSS when you launch to get a 10% discount.
Today's show is also sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves. Use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 205 off at http://RuffneckScarves.com
Daryl and Taylor take turns listing the things they'd like to see happen in 2018, ranging from less partisan bickering in US Soccer (not gonna happen) to Pep Guardiola winning the Premier League (definitely gonna happen). In between, they have high hopes for Andrew Carleton, Josh Sargent, Jonathan Gonzalez's USMNT career, DC United's enjoyability, and Jurgen Klinsmann's career prospects.
Oh! And if you missed the story about TSS listener Tristan Gilliland-Kunkle performing a Christmas Miracle for Christian Pulisic, then here you go: http://voao.theamericanoutlaws.com/pulisics-christmas-miracle-dog-delivery/
Today's show is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health-conscious people like runners, cyclists and soccer players get lower rates on life insurance. Go to http://healthiq.com/tss to support the show and see if you qualify.
Daryl and Taylor take turns listing the things they'd like to see happen in 2018, ranging from less partisan bickering in US Soccer (not gonna happen) to Pep Guardiola winning the Premier League (definitely gonna happen). In between, they have high hopes for Andrew Carleton, Josh Sargent, Jonathan Gonzalez's USMNT career, DC United's enjoyability, and Jurgen Klinsmann's career prospects.
Oh! And if you missed the story about TSS listener Tristan Gilliland-Kunkle performing a Christmas Miracle for Christian Pulisic, then here you go: http://voao.theamericanoutlaws.com/pulisics-christmas-miracle-dog-delivery/
Today's show is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health-conscious people like runners, cyclists and soccer players get lower rates on life insurance. Go to http://healthiq.com/tss to support the show and see if you qualify.
Daryl and Taylor make some very specific predictions for the coming year, including World Cup top scorer, who will bid for Christian Pulisic, when and how Man City will win the Premier League, and plenty more.
Today's show is sponsored by Howler magazine! Go to http://fifa.wtf/gethowler and use code "TSS14" for 20% off a subscription.
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Daryl and Taylor make some very specific predictions for the coming year, including World Cup top scorer, who will bid for Christian Pulisic, when and how Man City will win the Premier League, and plenty more.
Today's show is sponsored by Howler magazine! Go to http://fifa.wtf/gethowler and use code "TSS14" for 20% off a subscription.
Today's show is also sponsored by SeatGeek. Download the app and enter promo code "TSS" for $20 off your first ticket.
Daryl and Taylor take turns giving out theoretical gifts to members of the global soccer community... though individuals associated with the USA's failure to qualify for the World Cup feature prominently. As do puns. So many puns.
As mentioned in the broadcast, this was our first ever broadcast via Facebook Live. Here's a link if you're inclined to watch the video: https://www.facebook.com/TotalSoccerShow/videos/1779359862082543/
Today's show is brought to you by RUFFNECK SCARVES, our longest running sponsor! They will give you 20% off anything at http://RuffneckScarves.com if you use the discount code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" — it's cold out there, so get yourself a soccer scarf.
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Daryl and Taylor take turns giving out theoretical gifts to members of the global soccer community... though individuals associated with the USA's failure to qualify for the World Cup feature prominently. As do puns. So many puns.
As mentioned in the broadcast, this was our first ever broadcast via Facebook Live. Here's a link if you're inclined to watch the video: https://www.facebook.com/TotalSoccerShow/videos/1779359862082543/
Today's show is brought to you by RUFFNECK SCARVES, our longest running sponsor! They will give you 20% off anything at http://RuffneckScarves.com if you use the discount code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" — it's cold out there, so get yourself a soccer scarf.
If you want to join the TSS Scouting Network, we'd love you have you! Head on over to http://totalsoccershow.com/join
We answer six listener questions on today's TSS:
Does the US Soccer GM role smell fishy?
Is there a pro/rel movement in Australia?
Do penalty kicks ruin the top scorer chart?
What are three "best practices" for youth soccer clubs?
How do you spot a great young player among the good young players?
Why is the term "unplayable" used to describe in-form players?
Also, the scouting network features a report on one young American making his league debut for a big team.
Support the show --> http://totalsoccershow.com/join
We answer six listener questions on today's TSS:
Does the US Soccer GM role smell fishy?
Is there a pro/rel movement in Australia?
Do penalty kicks ruin the top scorer chart?
What are three "best practices" for youth soccer clubs?
How do you spot a great young player among the good young players?
Why is the term "unplayable" used to describe in-form players?
Also, the scouting network features a report on one young American making his league debut for a big team.
Support the show --> http://totalsoccershow.com/join
We review as much of the weekend's action as two sets of eyes can handle, including Manchester City's continued dominance in the Premier League, Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie have happy weekends, and Mark Hughes rants while Hodgson and Moyes celebrate!
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We review as much of the weekend's action as two sets of eyes can handle, including Manchester City's continued dominance in the Premier League, Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie have happy weekends, and Mark Hughes rants while Hodgson and Moyes celebrate!
Today's sponsor is.... SEATGEEK! They make buying and selling tickets about as easy as is possible! Download the SeatGeek app and enter promo code "TSS" for a $20 rebate on your first ticket purchase.
We took the day off to go and see Star Wars: The Last Jedi. But back in 2015, we recorded our Star Wars XI, each of us picking a soccer team made up of Star Wars characters. We hope you enjoy.
Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI! Use the discount code "TSS2017" at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder for a $20.17 discount, in addition to FUTCHI's $50 holiday discount. Order fast if you want it in time for December 25.
We took the day off to go and see Star Wars: The Last Jedi. But back in 2015, we recorded our Star Wars XI, each of us picking a soccer team made up of Star Wars characters. We hope you enjoy.
Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI! Use the discount code "TSS2017" at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder for a $20.17 discount, in addition to FUTCHI's $50 holiday discount. Order fast if you want it in time for December 25.
Daryl and Taylor do not have the power to implement promotion and relegation in the United States. But they do have the time and inclination to do some thinking, write down their best ideas, then meet in studio to present their plans to each other. That's what happens on today's show.
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Daryl and Taylor do not have the power to implement promotion and relegation in the United States. But they do have the time and inclination to do some thinking, write down their best ideas, then meet in studio to present their plans to each other. That's what happens on today's show.
---SPONSORS!---
RUFFNECK SCARVES will give you 20% off anything at http://RuffneckScarves.com if you use the discount code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" — it's cold out there, so get yourself a soccer scarf.
AWAY DAYS FOOTBALL offer magnificent Mystery Kits for $25 but they also offer great quality hoodies, sweatshirts and winter hats. Go to http://awaydaysfootball.com and use discount code TSS for 15% off.
And here's the bonus offer: If you spend $40 or more on an order (after the TSS discount) you'll be entered into a draw to win an official World Cup Match Ball (value $165). Contest runs for the next five days.
We use our patented thumbs up/thumbs down model to review the midweek Premier League action: Klopp will be angry with another referee, City will be happy to keep their streak alive, and David Moyes will be happy with a point.
We also answer more listener questions, including why is there an arc by the penalty area and how can you get stubborn, anti-soccer friends to start watching the game? Plus, we update the TSS Scouting Network.
SPONSORS!
TSS is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health-conscious people like runners, cyclists and soccer players get lower rates on life insurance. Go to http://healthiq.com/tss to support the show and see if you qualify.
Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI! Get your soccer rebounder at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use "TSS2017" for the biggest possible saving. Order by Dec. 15 to get it for Christmas!
We use our patented thumbs up/thumbs down model to review the midweek Premier League action: Klopp will be angry with another referee, City will be happy to keep their streak alive, and David Moyes will be happy with a point.
We also answer more listener questions, including why is there an arc by the penalty area and how can you get stubborn, anti-soccer friends to start watching the game? Plus, we update the TSS Scouting Network.
SPONSORS!
TSS is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health-conscious people like runners, cyclists and soccer players get lower rates on life insurance. Go to http://healthiq.com/tss to support the show and see if you qualify.
Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI! Get your soccer rebounder at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use "TSS2017" for the biggest possible saving. Order by Dec. 15 to get it for Christmas!
Daryl and Taylor give their quick reactions to Monday's Champions League knockout round draw, and then discuss Darlington Nagbe's possible move from Portland to Atlanta United.
After that, we answer your listener questions: should MLS change its schedule? How do different teams press and how can you tell when they're doing it? Why isn't the Bundesliga as financially strong as the Premier League? All that and more!
Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI! Get your soccer rebounder at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use "TSS2017" for the biggest possible saving. Order by Dec. 15 to get it for Christmas!
Daryl and Taylor give their quick reactions to Monday's Champions League knockout round draw, and then discuss Darlington Nagbe's possible move from Portland to Atlanta United.
After that, we answer your listener questions: should MLS change its schedule? How do different teams press and how can you tell when they're doing it? Why isn't the Bundesliga as financially strong as the Premier League? All that and more!
Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI! Get your soccer rebounder at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use "TSS2017" for the biggest possible saving. Order by Dec. 15 to get it for Christmas!
Daryl and Taylor use their thumbs (both up and down) to review the weekend's Premier League action, most notably Manchester City's 2-1 victory over Manchester United and Liverpool's disappointing (depending on your perspective) 1-1 draw with Everton.
Plus, wins for Tottenham, losses for Chelsea, and goals for Jermaine Defoe. Plus, there's a new boss for Christian Pulisic and sadness for Jonathan Gonzalez.
We also tackle the 2017 MLS Cup, in which Toronto got it right and Seattle got it very wrong, and update the TSS Scouting Network.
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Daryl and Taylor use their thumbs (both up and down) to review the weekend's Premier League action, most notably Manchester City's 2-1 victory over Manchester United and Liverpool's disappointing (depending on your perspective) 1-1 draw with Everton.
Plus, wins for Tottenham, losses for Chelsea, and goals for Jermaine Defoe. Plus, there's a new boss for Christian Pulisic and sadness for Jonathan Gonzalez.
We also tackle the 2017 MLS Cup, in which Toronto got it right and Seattle got it very wrong, and update the TSS Scouting Network.
---SPONSORS!---
GREATS! Get 15% off any sneakers or boots at http://greats.com with discount code "totalsoccershow"
SEATGEEK makes buying and selling tickets easy. Download the SeatGeek app and enter promo code "TSS" for a $20 rebate on your first ticket purchase.
Daryl opens today's show with a solo update on Columbus Crew. For more detail, read Kevin McCauley's write-up here: https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2017/12/7/16748288/save-the-crew-columbus-ohio-attorney-general-mike-dewine-browns-law
2:00 — Daryl and Taylor talk Hope Solo's candidacy for US Soccer president.
12:20 — Reviewing the first leg of the Liga MX Final between Tigre's and Monterrey, featuring the (fingers crossed) future USMNT midfielder Jonathan Gonzalez. Two great goals — one clever corner kick and one perfect Panenka penalty kick.
21:28 — If you're only in it for the Jona Gonzalez analysis, this is where it starts.
29:50 — Today's show sponsored by RXBAR. Go to http://rxbar.com/soccer and use discount code SOCCER at checkout for 25% off your first order.
32:30 — Manchester Derby preview! Mourinho vs Pep, no Pogba.
44:00 — Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI! Get your soccer rebounder at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use "TSS2017" for the biggest possible saving. Order by Dec. 15 to get it for Christmas!
48:45 — Updates from the TSS Scouting Network, including a classic Klinsmann dive.
Daryl opens today's show with a solo update on Columbus Crew. For more detail, read Kevin McCauley's write-up here: https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2017/12/7/16748288/save-the-crew-columbus-ohio-attorney-general-mike-dewine-browns-law
2:00 — Daryl and Taylor talk Hope Solo's candidacy for US Soccer president.
12:20 — Reviewing the first leg of the Liga MX Final between Tigre's and Monterrey, featuring the (fingers crossed) future USMNT midfielder Jonathan Gonzalez. Two great goals — one clever corner kick and one perfect Panenka penalty kick.
21:28 — If you're only in it for the Jona Gonzalez analysis, this is where it starts.
29:50 — Today's show sponsored by RXBAR. Go to http://rxbar.com/soccer and use discount code SOCCER at checkout for 25% off your first order.
32:30 — Manchester Derby preview! Mourinho vs Pep, no Pogba.
44:00 — Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI! Get your soccer rebounder at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use "TSS2017" for the biggest possible saving. Order by Dec. 15 to get it for Christmas!
48:45 — Updates from the TSS Scouting Network, including a classic Klinsmann dive.
TSS is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health-conscious people like runners, cyclists and soccer players get lower rates on life insurance. Go to http://healthiq.com/tss to support the show and see if you qualify.
TSS is also sponsored by Storelli Sports. Add the SpeedGrip Insole to your cleats for more traction, which means more speed, power and control. Use code TSS at http://storelli.com for 20% off anything.
We open today's show talking about a recently announced USMNT June friendly ... which was not announced by US Soccer, plus: some Jonathan Gonzalez transfer rumors.
We also answer seven listener questions:
What are the most annoying, most commonly used soccer phrases?
Which USL team would we play in FIFA career mode?
What does it take to play a 4-2-2-2, and could the USMNT do it?
Why so many players from Argentina in MLS?
What do you call the opposite of the Group of Death?
Should USL/NASL teams be mad that they only have one path to the CONCACAF Champions League?
How can I watch a match more analytically?
Got a question? Ask at http://totalsoccershow.com/questions
TSS is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health-conscious people like runners, cyclists and soccer players get lower rates on life insurance. Go to http://healthiq.com/tss to support the show and see if you qualify.
TSS is also sponsored by Storelli Sports. Add the SpeedGrip Insole to your cleats for more traction, which means more speed, power and control. Use code TSS at http://storelli.com for 20% off anything.
We open today's show talking about a recently announced USMNT June friendly ... which was not announced by US Soccer, plus: some Jonathan Gonzalez transfer rumors.
We also answer seven listener questions:
What are the most annoying, most commonly used soccer phrases?
Which USL team would we play in FIFA career mode?
What does it take to play a 4-2-2-2, and could the USMNT do it?
Why so many players from Argentina in MLS?
What do you call the opposite of the Group of Death?
Should USL/NASL teams be mad that they only have one path to the CONCACAF Champions League?
How can I watch a match more analytically?
Got a question? Ask at http://totalsoccershow.com/questions
We review the Champions League group stage finale, offering thumbs up and down on the undramatic but nonetheless entertains action.
Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI — go to https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and used "TSS2017" for a big discount. Order before December 15!
Today's show also sponsored by RuffneckScarves. Use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" at http://ruffneckscarves.com for a full 20% off anything you find.
We review the Champions League group stage finale, offering thumbs up and down on the undramatic but nonetheless entertains action.
Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI — go to https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and used "TSS2017" for a big discount. Order before December 15!
Today's show also sponsored by RuffneckScarves. Use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" at http://ruffneckscarves.com for a full 20% off anything you find.
We start off today's show by recapping the latest developments in the US Soccer Presidential race: Sunil Gulati won't be running but Kathy Carter of SUM definitely will be. Who is our newest candidate and what is she all about?
Then we turn our attention to Saturday night's MLS Cup Final: Toronto will be out for revenge against Seattle, who took home the honors last year. We take a look at the likely formations and tactical approaches of both teams, and throw out some of our (patent pending) Very Specific Predictions.
And, as ever, we close with some great scouting reports. which include the undershirt preferences of America's next great midfielder and passing problems in Wales.
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We start off today's show by recapping the latest developments in the US Soccer Presidential race: Sunil Gulati won't be running but Kathy Carter of SUM definitely will be. Who is our newest candidate and what is she all about?
Then we turn our attention to Saturday night's MLS Cup Final: Toronto will be out for revenge against Seattle, who took home the honors last year. We take a look at the likely formations and tactical approaches of both teams, and throw out some of our (patent pending) Very Specific Predictions.
And, as ever, we close with some great scouting reports. which include the undershirt preferences of America's next great midfielder and passing problems in Wales.
---SPONSORS!---
FUTCHI! Get the holiday discount plus an additional $20 and 17 cents off a FUTCHI rebounder at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder
SEATGEEK makes buying and selling tickets easy. Download the SeatGeek app and enter promo code "TSS" for a $20 rebate on your first ticket purchase.
Our weekend review of the Premier League starts with Arsenal v Man Utd, explaining how Mourinho's team made such a fast start to the game and why De Gea was so tough to beat.
That's the first 20 minutes or so, after that we offer a thumb up or down for every other Premier League game this weekend, before checking in with some USMNTers in the Bundesliga and one incredible goalkeeper in Italy.
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Our weekend review of the Premier League starts with Arsenal v Man Utd, explaining how Mourinho's team made such a fast start to the game and why De Gea was so tough to beat.
That's the first 20 minutes or so, after that we offer a thumb up or down for every other Premier League game this weekend, before checking in with some USMNTers in the Bundesliga and one incredible goalkeeper in Italy.
---SPONSORS!---
FUTCHI! Get the holiday discount plus an additional $20 and 17 cents off a FUTCHI rebounder at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder (David De Gea sold separately)
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We take a look at each group now that the 2018 World Cup draw is complete. They are:
Group A: Russia, Uruguay, Egypt, Saudi Arabia
Group B: Portugal, Spain, Iran, Morocco
Group C: France, Peru, Denmark, Australia
Group D: Argentina, Croatia, Iceland, Nigeria
Group E: Brazil, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Serbia
Group F: Germany, Mexico, Sweden, South Korea
Group G: Belgium, England, Tunisia, Panama
Group H: Poland, Colombia, Senegal, Japan
We attempt to determine a proper title for each group, and discuss which teams are happiest and which ones want a re-draw.
After that, we discuss Toronto's 1-0 win over Columbus and Seattle's 3-0 destruction of Houston in the MLS Cup Playoffs. Some drama and lots of goals to be discussed! Then we briefly hit on Monterrey's progress in the Liga MX playoffs and update the TSS Scouting Network.
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Today's episode is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health conscious people like runners, cyclists, weightlifters and vegetarians get lower rates on their life insurance. Go to https://www.healthiq.com/TSS to support the show and see if you qualify.
And also by... FUTCHI! Get the holiday discount plus an addition $20 and 17 cents off a FUTCHI rebounder at
We take a look at each group now that the 2018 World Cup draw is complete. They are:
Group A: Russia, Uruguay, Egypt, Saudi Arabia
Group B: Portugal, Spain, Iran, Morocco
Group C: France, Peru, Denmark, Australia
Group D: Argentina, Croatia, Iceland, Nigeria
Group E: Brazil, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Serbia
Group F: Germany, Mexico, Sweden, South Korea
Group G: Belgium, England, Tunisia, Panama
Group H: Poland, Colombia, Senegal, Japan
We attempt to determine a proper title for each group, and discuss which teams are happiest and which ones want a re-draw.
After that, we discuss Toronto's 1-0 win over Columbus and Seattle's 3-0 destruction of Houston in the MLS Cup Playoffs. Some drama and lots of goals to be discussed! Then we briefly hit on Monterrey's progress in the Liga MX playoffs and update the TSS Scouting Network.
---SPONSORS!---
Today's episode is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health conscious people like runners, cyclists, weightlifters and vegetarians get lower rates on their life insurance. Go to https://www.healthiq.com/TSS to support the show and see if you qualify.
And also by... FUTCHI! Get the holiday discount plus an addition $20 and 17 cents off a FUTCHI rebounder at
On today's show, Daryl talks to Adam Belz of Scuffed newsletter about two American fullbacks currently seeing the field in high-profile European leagues: Shaq Moore, who's playing for Levante in La Liga in Spain and Antonee Robinson, who's playing for Bolton in the EFL Championship, on loan from Everton.
Daryl and Adam get detailed on these guys' games, as well as talking DeAndre Yedlin, Jorge Villafana and Eric Lichaj, plus midfielders Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie and Jonathan Gonzalez.
Follow Adam on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/zlebmada @zlebmada
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On today's show, Daryl talks to Adam Belz of Scuffed newsletter about two American fullbacks currently seeing the field in high-profile European leagues: Shaq Moore, who's playing for Levante in La Liga in Spain and Antonee Robinson, who's playing for Bolton in the EFL Championship, on loan from Everton.
Daryl and Adam get detailed on these guys' games, as well as talking DeAndre Yedlin, Jorge Villafana and Eric Lichaj, plus midfielders Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie and Jonathan Gonzalez.
Follow Adam on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/zlebmada @zlebmada
Subscribe to SCUFFED here: http://bit.ly/2nOp522
---SPONSORS!---
Get the holiday discount plus an addition $20 and 17 cents off a FUTCHI rebounder at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder (Would make a great Christmas present!)
SQUARESPACE is our web host and platform of choice, because it's he best. Go to http://squarespace.com and design your site for free, then use code "TSS" for 10% off when you launch.
0:00 - The Red Bulls didn't get an actual offer for Tyler Adams, but that won't stop us from speculating on his actual worth and his possible, future career destinations.
10:26 - Sam Allardyce and Alan Pardew are gainfully employed once again... for the time being. Why don't English clubs pursue young managers from The Continent and what's in store for both West from and Everton?
19:48 - Daryl and Taylor list their favorite backyard/playground/casual soccer games to play. If you're interesting in kicking a ball around with some friends, this segment is definitely for you!
As mentioned on the program, here's that absolutely outstanding Nike soccer advertising campaign. Behold.... THE CAGE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TXPI7Vur1Y
55:58 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network.
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0:00 - The Red Bulls didn't get an actual offer for Tyler Adams, but that won't stop us from speculating on his actual worth and his possible, future career destinations.
10:26 - Sam Allardyce and Alan Pardew are gainfully employed once again... for the time being. Why don't English clubs pursue young managers from The Continent and what's in store for both West from and Everton?
19:48 - Daryl and Taylor list their favorite backyard/playground/casual soccer games to play. If you're interesting in kicking a ball around with some friends, this segment is definitely for you!
As mentioned on the program, here's that absolutely outstanding Nike soccer advertising campaign. Behold.... THE CAGE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TXPI7Vur1Y
55:58 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network.
--- SPONSORS! --
FUTCHI is the ultimate soccer rebounder. Get a big discount by using "TSS2017" at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and see us play at http://bit.ly/2newnQr
SEATGEEK makes buying and selling tickets easy. Download the SeatGeek app and enter promo code "TSS" for a $20 rebate on your first ticket purchase.
RUFFNECK SCARVES, the official scarf provider of The Total Soccer Show! Go to http://RuffneckScarves.com and use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 20% off. Here's a link to the famed "Hello and Welcome" scarf: https://www.ruffneckscarves.com/products/total-soccer-show-scarf
On today's show we preview the FIFA World Cup draw, which happens this Friday at 10 a.m. Eastern, explaining how the pots work and why we're confident there will be no group of death.
We also answer five great listeners questions:
18:10 — Does Klinsmann have anything t d with all the young Americans in Germany?
23:45 — What if pro/rel were attendance based?
34:14 — What's the etiquette for team photos?
36:57 — Which current USMNT player could you see managing the team?
46:55 — How do I get back into soccer if I live in a rural area?
To ask a question, visit http://totalsoccershow.com/questions
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On today's show we preview the FIFA World Cup draw, which happens this Friday at 10 a.m. Eastern, explaining how the pots work and why we're confident there will be no group of death.
We also answer five great listeners questions:
18:10 — Does Klinsmann have anything t d with all the young Americans in Germany?
23:45 — What if pro/rel were attendance based?
34:14 — What's the etiquette for team photos?
36:57 — Which current USMNT player could you see managing the team?
46:55 — How do I get back into soccer if I live in a rural area?
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We go DEEP on the epic Dortmund vs Schalke game — deeper than a Benjamin Stambouli pass.
If you're looking for a long chat about what happened in that epic game, including our thoughts on the performances of Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic, this is the show for you.
If you want to skip ahead to the rest of our weekend roundup, that starts at 38:05.
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We go DEEP on the epic Dortmund vs Schalke game — deeper than a Benjamin Stambouli pass.
If you're looking for a long chat about what happened in that epic game, including our thoughts on the performances of Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic, this is the show for you.
If you want to skip ahead to the rest of our weekend roundup, that starts at 38:05.
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GREATS is Brooklyn's first sneaker company. Go to http://Greats.com and use "totalsoccershow" for 15% off. If you see this on Cyber Monday, there's a special 25% discount running that day.
On today's episode, Daryl and Taylor take a quick look at some of the action from Wednesday's Champions League matches.
Then we each take turns listing the things we're thankful for, which range from a particular type of IPA to promising Americans around the world to our respective club teams.
We're also both thankful for net neutrality, and if you are too, you can sign the Reddit petition to show your support: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/replace-ajit-pai-fcc-restore-net-neutrality-make-last-mile-networking-public-utility-and-stop-corporate-abuse-0
We then attempt to decide what Thanksgiving side dishes best represent various figures involved in US Soccer. Things get weird.
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On today's episode, Daryl and Taylor take a quick look at some of the action from Wednesday's Champions League matches.
Then we each take turns listing the things we're thankful for, which range from a particular type of IPA to promising Americans around the world to our respective club teams.
We're also both thankful for net neutrality, and if you are too, you can sign the Reddit petition to show your support: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/replace-ajit-pai-fcc-restore-net-neutrality-make-last-mile-networking-public-utility-and-stop-corporate-abuse-0
We then attempt to decide what Thanksgiving side dishes best represent various figures involved in US Soccer. Things get weird.
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We review the first legs of Columbus vs Toronto and Houston vs Seattle, discuss Caleb Porter's surprise Timbers exit and answer listener questions related to MLS expansion, where Man Utd should play Anthony Martial, and why there's no 2020 Olympics talk.
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We review the first legs of Columbus vs Toronto and Houston vs Seattle, discuss Caleb Porter's surprise Timbers exit and answer listener questions related to MLS expansion, where Man Utd should play Anthony Martial, and why there's no 2020 Olympics talk.
Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI. Give yourself or a loved one the gift of a FUTCHI rebounder by clicking this link: https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and using discount code "TSS2017" for the best possible discount.
We round up the Tuesday Champions League action — of which there was WAY more than we bargained for. Lots of fun stuff to talk about here.
We also answer two listener questions:
Should US Soccer help talented young American players get EU passports?
If The Recent Unpleasantness has you down, how do you learn to love soccer again?
Today's show is supported by Health IQ, a life insurance company that celebrates active lifestyles and other health conscious people. Visit http://healthiq.com/tss to learn more and to get a free quote.
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We round up the Tuesday Champions League action — of which there was WAY more than we bargained for. Lots of fun stuff to talk about here.
We also answer two listener questions:
Should US Soccer help talented young American players get EU passports?
If The Recent Unpleasantness has you down, how do you learn to love soccer again?
Today's show is supported by Health IQ, a life insurance company that celebrates active lifestyles and other health conscious people. Visit http://healthiq.com/tss to learn more and to get a free quote.
Today's show is sponsored by Squarespace! Go to http://squarespace.com and start building your website. Use "TSS" to get 10% off when you launch.
Our weekend review features a Premier League roundup, plus the highlights of Americans abroad. From Arsenal beating Spurs at theor own game to Paul Pogba's return to action to Weston McKennie and Jonathan Gonzalez impressing in midfields either side of the Atlantic, we round up everything we managed to watch this weekend.
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Our weekend review features a Premier League roundup, plus the highlights of Americans abroad. From Arsenal beating Spurs at theor own game to Paul Pogba's return to action to Weston McKennie and Jonathan Gonzalez impressing in midfields either side of the Atlantic, we round up everything we managed to watch this weekend.
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Official Referee Consultant Scott Zawadzki returns to the show to answer your officiating-centric questions, including...
Why don’t referees give more cards for “talking back” to the referee?
If you could referee a match involving one of the bad boys of soccer (past or present), who would it be?
What things about the rules, commonly said by fans or pundits, have little to no basis in the actual rules?
How can I get started refereeing and what advice do you have for beginners?
All that, and much, much more on a jam-packed episode of The Total Soccer Show.
Follow Scott Zawadzki on Twitter: @Papa_Zane https://twitter.com/Papa_Zane
Ask him your own refereeing questions and use the hashtag #AskTheRef
Today's show is brought to you by...
FUTCHI, which makes a great soccer gift! Go to https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use "TSS2017" to get $20.17 off the (already discounted for the Holiday season) price.
And also by...
Storelli, makers of the SpeedGrip insoles! Their advanced traction means more speed, power, and control for you, the athlete. If you don't believe us, then Iker Casillas would like a word with you. Listeners can get a 10-day trial of the product, and get 20% off any order by using the promo code "TSS" at checkout. Just head over to http://www.storelli.com and get to shopping!
Official Referee Consultant Scott Zawadzki returns to the show to answer your officiating-centric questions, including...
Why don’t referees give more cards for “talking back” to the referee?
If you could referee a match involving one of the bad boys of soccer (past or present), who would it be?
What things about the rules, commonly said by fans or pundits, have little to no basis in the actual rules?
How can I get started refereeing and what advice do you have for beginners?
All that, and much, much more on a jam-packed episode of The Total Soccer Show.
Follow Scott Zawadzki on Twitter: @Papa_Zane https://twitter.com/Papa_Zane
Ask him your own refereeing questions and use the hashtag #AskTheRef
Today's show is brought to you by...
FUTCHI, which makes a great soccer gift! Go to https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use "TSS2017" to get $20.17 off the (already discounted for the Holiday season) price.
And also by...
Storelli, makers of the SpeedGrip insoles! Their advanced traction means more speed, power, and control for you, the athlete. If you don't believe us, then Iker Casillas would like a word with you. Listeners can get a 10-day trial of the product, and get 20% off any order by using the promo code "TSS" at checkout. Just head over to http://www.storelli.com and get to shopping!
We open the show by discussing the news about the CONCACAF Nations League. That's literally the first 18 minutes of the show. Did we go long? Maybe, yes, but we definitely got into some detail.
18:40 — Today's show is sponsored http://www.fanfutsal.com. It's free-to-play fantasy soccer where you pick five teams and win points based on how many goals they score and concede. Give it a go this weekend!
21:38 — What's the best technique to block a shot?
24:09 — What would Taylor and Daryl's soccer career Wikipedia pages say?
29:03 — What's the definition of a soccer generation? What makes a golden generation?
33:08 — When did goalkeepers come about and how did the penalty are develop?
36:58 — What's the ideal length of tenure for an international manager?
40:03 — Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI, which makes a great soccer gift. Go to https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use "TSS2017" to get $20.17 off the (already discounted for Christmas) price.
43:00 — What if the MLS schedule was shortened to half a year? (Hear us out on this, it gets interesting)
51:08 — Take the USMNT XI that faced Portugal and ... which of the old guard do you add back in?
56:47 — How will the USMNT evolve between now and 2022?
1:05:19 — Updates from the TSS Scouting Network, featuring Ryan Sessegnon, Alex Iwobi, Reiss Nelson, Pione Sisto, Blake Bodily.
We open the show by discussing the news about the CONCACAF Nations League. That's literally the first 18 minutes of the show. Did we go long? Maybe, yes, but we definitely got into some detail.
18:40 — Today's show is sponsored http://www.fanfutsal.com. It's free-to-play fantasy fungal where you pick five teams and win points based on how many goals they score and concede. Give it a go this weekend!
21:38 — What's the best technique to block a shot?
24:09 — What would Taylor and Daryl's soccer career Wikipedia pages say?
29:03 — What's definition of a soccer generation? What makes a golden generation?
33:08 — When did goalkeepers come about and how did the penalty are develop?
36:58 — What's the ideal length of tenure for an international manager?
40:03 — Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI, which makes a great soccer gift. Go to https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use "TSS2017" to get $20.17 off the (already discounted for Chrsitmas) price.
43:00 — What if the MLS schedule was shortened to half a year? (Hear us out on this, it gets interesting)
51:08 — Take USMNT XI that faced Portugal and ... which of the old guard do you add back in?
56:47 — How will the USMNT evolve between now and 2022?
1:05:19 — Updates from the TSS Scouting Network, featuring Ryan Sessegnon, Alex Iwobi, Reiss Nelson, Pione Sisto, Blake Bodily.
1:14 - Revisiting yesterday's conversation about the rumored move by US Soccer to create a pre-World Cup tournament for some of the countries that failed to qualify.
19:23 - Today's show is supported by Health IQ, a life insurance company that celebrates active lifestyles and other health conscious people. Visit http://healthiq.com/tss to learn more and to get a free quote.
23:02 - Continuing the discussion abut MLS international roster spots and what can be done to get more young Americans playing at an earlier age.
31:17 - Today's show is sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves! Go to http://RuffneckScarves.com and use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 20% off.
35:24 - Daryl and Taylor each takes turns drafting their respective starting elevens composed entirely of players that failed to qualify for the World Cup. It's an emotional endeavor.
54:33 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network
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1:14 - Revisiting yesterday's conversation about the rumored move by US Soccer to create a pre-World Cup tournament for some of the countries that failed to qualify.
19:23 - Today's show is supported by Health IQ, a life insurance company that celebrates active lifestyles and other health conscious people. Visit http://healthiq.com/tss to learn more and to get a free quote.
23:02 - Continuing the discussion abut MLS international roster spots and what can be done to get more young Americans playing at an earlier age.
31:17 - Today's show is sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves! Go to http://RuffneckScarves.com and use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 20% off.
35:24 - Daryl and Taylor each takes turns drafting their respective starting elevens composed entirely of players that failed to qualify for the World Cup. It's an emotional endeavor.
54:33 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network
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We review the USA's 1-1 draw away to Portugal, which featured some encouraging performances from young players and a glimpse at how the US Men's National Team might approach games in the future.
We also talk about Bruce Arena's appearance in the Fox Sports studio -- how does one decide what to do with their hands? -- how to get more minutes for young players in MLS and the idea of an NIT-style DNQ soccer tournament in the US in 2018.
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We review the USA's 1-1 draw away to Portugal, which featured some encouraging performances from young players and a glimpse at how the US Men's National Team might approach games in the future.
We also talk about Bruce Arena's appearance in the Fox Sports studio -- how does one decide what to do with their hands? -- how to get more minutes for young players in MLS and the idea of an NIT-style DNQ soccer tournament in the US in 2018.
LINKS!
Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI. Get $20.17 off your rebounder by using code "TSS2017" at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder
Here's TSS playing FUTCHI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAs5jtt-Xhc&list=PLaDbyG9MO4N7UtgDuv5yNT2Ek3yP5Q9Ys
Today's show is sponsored by Squarespace! Go to http://squarespace.com and start building your website. Use "TSS" to get 10% off when you launch.
Take a look at Fifty Seven Four Soccer Aacademy's website for a great example of what you can do with Squarespace: https://www.fsfsocceracademy.com
Daryl and Taylor pick their favored USMNT starting XI to face Portugal on Tuesday, but not before outlining why this game is a big challenge for the next generation of US players.
31:09 — Today's show is sponsored by Away Days, an independent soccer clothing brand based in Boston. Go to http://awaydaysfootball.com and use code "TSS" for 15% off anything you see, including the intriguing Mystery Kit, which you'll hear about on today's show.
36:59 — World Cup qualifying roundup! We talk Senegal's second chance, Australia showing us how to get a result in Honduras, Corry Evans handball that possibly wasn't for Northern Ireland, Croatian goals and glory, and why Ireland's Martin O'Neill might make a decent USMNT head coach. You read that correctly.
55:15 — Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek. Download the SeatGeek app, click "Settings" and enter promo code "TSS" for $20 off your first purchase.
58:30 — The TSS Scouting Network! Featuring reports about Sam Rogers, Ryan Gauld, Ethan Ampadu, Katie Cousins and Junior Flores. Want to join the TSS Scouting Network? Go to http://totalsoccershow.com/join
To close, we talk Brad Friedel's surprise appointment as head coach of the New England Revolution.
Daryl and Taylor pick their favored USMNT starting XI to face Portugal on Tuesday, but not before outlining why this game is a big challenge for the next generation of US players.
31:09 — Today's show is sponsored by Away Days, an independent soccer clothing brand based in Boston. Go to http://awaydaysfootball.com and use code "TSS" for 15% off anything you see, including the intriguing Mystery Kit, which you'll hear about on today's show.
36:59 — World Cup qualifying roundup! We talk Senegal's second chance, Australia showing us how to get a result in Honduras, Corry Evans handball that possibly wasn't for Northern Ireland, Croatian goals and glory, and why Ireland's Martin O'Neill might make a decent USMNT head coach. You read that correctly.
55:15 — Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek. Download the SeatGeek app, click "Settings" and enter promo code "TSS" for $20 off your first purchase.
58:30 — The TSS Scouting Network! Featuring reports about Sam Rogers, Ryan Gauld, Ethan Ampadu, Katie Cousins and Junior Flores. Want to join the TSS Scouting Network? Go to http://totalsoccershow.com/join
To close, we talk Brad Friedel's surprise appointment as head coach of the New England Revolution.
Daryl and Taylor answer your listener questions, including ideal formations, USMNTers in MLS, and possible dual nationals.
Then Taylor chats with ASN's Brian Sciaretta about Americans abroad (who's doing well and who could use a move), the U17 National Team standouts and what their respective futures hold, and potential dual nationals around the globe.
After that, Daryl and Taylor take a look at the USWNT's 1-1 draw with Canada, and update the TSS Scouting Network.
Today's show is sponsored by Futchi, makers of the highly engineered soccer rebounders that combine soccer and squash! Go to https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use code "TSS2017" and you'll save $50 in their regular sale, plus an extra $20.17 from us. Enjoy!
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Daryl and Taylor answer your listener questions, including ideal formations, USMNTers in MLS, and possible dual nationals.
Then Taylor chats with ASN's Brian Sciaretta about Americans abroad (who's doing well and who could use a move), the U17 National Team standouts and what their respective futures hold, and potential dual nationals around the globe.
After that, Daryl and Taylor take a look at the USWNT's 1-1 draw with Canada, and update the TSS Scouting Network.
Today's show is sponsored by Futchi, makers of the highly engineered soccer rebounders that combine soccer and squash! Go to https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use code "TSS2017" and you'll save $50 in their regular sale, plus an extra $20.17 from us. Enjoy!
Today's show is also sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves! Go to http://RuffneckScarves.com and use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 20% off.
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Eric Wynalda sits down (it was over the phone, but we assume he was sitting down) to discuss his candidacy for the US Soccer Federation Presidency. Topics include...
What running for office has meant for his personal/professional life, the problems he's identified in the current American soccer landscape, and how he plans to fix them. And, of course, it wouldn't be an interview with Eric Wynalda without a few bombshells, and I'd say there are definitely more than a couple in this show.
Today's episode is sponsored by RX Bar, makers of delicious protein bars that feature 100% whole ingredients. For 25% off, go to http://rxbar.com/soccer and enter promo code "soccer"
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Eric Wynalda sits down (it was over the phone, but we assume he was sitting down) to discuss his candidacy for the US Soccer Federation Presidency. Topics include...
What running for office has meant for his personal/professional life, the problems he's identified in the current American soccer landscape, and how he plans to fix them. And, of course, it wouldn't be an interview with Eric Wynalda without a few bombshells, and I'd say there are definitely more than a couple in this show.
Today's episode is sponsored by RX Bar, makers of delicious protein bars that feature 100% whole ingredients. For 25% off, go to http://rxbar.com/soccer and enter promo code "soccer"
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Daryl and Taylor react to the naming of the 21-man US roster, which includes Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie and 19 other players.
Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI (they're back! sponsor rebound!). FUTCHI are running a deep discount on their rebounder so you can get one for Christmas. Got to https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use code "TSS2017" and your'll save $50 in their regular sale, plus an extra $20.17 from us. Enjoy!
Today's show is also sponsored by ... SQUARESPACE! And we could not be happier. And by we I mean Daryl. Start your website at http://squarespace.com and get 10% off when you use discount code "TSS"
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Weston McKennie individual highlights: https://twitter.com/TotalSoccerShow/status/928026485507657728
USMNT roster: https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/11/07/14/39/20171107-news-mnt-sarachan-calls-21-players-for-friendly-against-third-ranked-portugal
Daryl and Taylor react to the naming of the 21-man US roster, which includes Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie and 19 other players.
Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI (they're back! sponsor rebound!). FUTCHI are running a deep discount on their rebounder so you can get one for Christmas. Got to https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use code "TSS2017" and your'll save $50 in their regular sale, plus an extra $20.17 from us. Enjoy!
Today's show is also sponsored by ... SQUARESPACE! And we could not be happier. And by we I mean Daryl. Start your website at http://squarespace.com and get 10% off when you use discount code "TSS"
OTHER LINKS:
Weston McKennie individual highlights: https://twitter.com/TotalSoccerShow/status/928026485507657728
USMNT roster: https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/11/07/14/39/20171107-news-mnt-sarachan-calls-21-players-for-friendly-against-third-ranked-portugal
NASL's request for a preliminary injunction was denied this weekend. If that makes no sense to you, you're in the right place. Because in this episode, Daryl talks to Washington attorney (and Seattle Sounders fan) Miki Turner.
Miki explains the lawsuit and the recent decision to Daryl in easy-to-understand terms and lays out where this thing could go next.
Also discussed the Sounders win over Vancouver, and a possible legal defense for Clint Dempsey's elbow.
For further updates as this case develops, follow Miki on Twitter: @turneresq
NASL's request for a preliminary injunction was denied this weekend. If that makes no sense to you, you're in the right place. Because in this episode, Daryl talks to Washington attorney (and Seattle Sounders fan) Miki Turner.
Miki explains the lawsuit and the recent decision to Daryl in easy-to-understand terms and lays out where this thing could go next.
Also discussed the Sounders win over Vancouver, and a possible legal defense for Clint Dempsey's elbow.
For further updates as this case develops, follow Miki on Twitter: @turneresq
On the newest. TSS, we recap some of the weekend's action, including City's victory over Arsenal, Chelsea hard-fought win over Manchester United, and Toronto's (literally) hard fought loss to the Red Bulls.
Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek. If you download the SeatGeek app and enter the promo code "TSS" and you'll get a $20 rebate on your first ticket purchase.
On the newest. TSS, we recap some of the weekend's action, including City's victory over Arsenal, Chelsea hard-fought win over Manchester United, and Toronto's (literally) hard fought loss to the Red Bulls.
Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek. If you download the SeatGeek app and enter the promo code "TSS" and you'll get a $20 rebate on your first ticket purchase.
Daryl talks to Morgan Hughes of the Save the Crew movement.
Get involved: http://SaveTheCrew.com
Daryl talks to Morgan Hughes of the Save the Crew movement.
Get involved: http://SaveTheCrew.com
We review all the Champions League action we could watch, plus Columbus Crew's home win over NYCFC.
Today's show is sponsored by AX Soccer Tours, the pro soccer tryout to get signed in Europe. Go to http://axsoccertours.com and use code "totalsoccershow" for $100 off your tryout — limited time for 2017 Winter Tryouts.
Today's show also sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves! Go to http://RuffneckScarves.com and use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 20% off.
Video of Antonee Robinson's assist: https://twitter.com/MundialMag/status/925481859475234817
We review all the Champions League action we could watch, plus Columbus Crew's home win over NYCFC.
Today's show is sponsored by AX Soccer Tours, the pro soccer tryout to get signed in Europe. Go to http://axsoccertours.com and use code "totalsoccershow" for $100 off your tryout — limited time for 2017 Winter Tryouts.
Today's show also sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves! Go to http://RuffneckScarves.com and use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 20% off.
Video of Antonee Robinson's assist: https://twitter.com/MundialMag/status/925481859475234817
0:00 - Recapping Toronto's 2-1 victory over the Red Bulls in the first leg of their Eastern Conference Final.
23:57 - Today's show is sponsored by Blue Apron. Go to http://blueapron.com/TSS to get $30 off your first order, plus free shipping.
27:07 - Answering your listener questions, including... Why a USMNT-less World Cup will still be exciting, what your boots say about you (according to Taylor), and more!
55:28 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network
0:00 - Recapping Toronto's 2-1 victory over the Red Bulls in the first leg of their Eastern Conference Final.
23:57 - Today's show is sponsored by Blue Apron. Go to http://blueapron.com/TSS to get $30 off your first order, plus free shipping.
27:07 - Answering your listener questions, including... Why a USMNT-less World Cup will still be exciting, what your boots say about you (according to Taylor), and more!
55:28 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network
We review the weekend's Premier League action, nod to England's U17 team, address some USMNT roster rumors and plenty more.
Today's show is sponsored by RX Bar. For 25% off, go to http://rxbar.com/soccer and enter promo code "soccer"
Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek. If you download the SeatGeek app and enter the promo code "TSS" and you'll get a $20 rebate on your first ticket purchase.
Here's the link to @grayhairgaming's Football Manager simulation of Team Daryl vs Team Taylor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ciHq61URmo (worth watching if only for @grayhairgaming's rendition of our theme song)
We review the weekend's Premier League action, nod to England's U17 team, address some USMNT roster rumors and plenty more.
Today's show is sponsored by RX Bar. For 25% off, go to http://rxbar.com/soccer and enter promo code "soccer"
Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek. If you download the SeatGeek app and enter the promo code "TSS" and you'll get a $20 rebate on your first ticket purchase.
Here's the link to @grayhairgaming's Football Manager simulation of Team Daryl vs Team Taylor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ciHq61URmo (worth watching if only for @grayhairgaming's rendition of our theme song)
Daryl talks to Jeff Rueter, a freelance soccer writer whose byline appears in The Guardian, FourFourTwo, ESPN FC, Howler magazine and more.
We talk MLS playoffs, including the Atlanta vs Columbus and Houston Sporting KC games, we talk Major League Soccer's relationship with the US Men's National Team, we talk a little Minnesota United, and we talk about the future of MLS expansion, with particular reference to an infamous tweet from Jeff regarding Nashville.
Follow Jeff on Twitter, where he's living that sweet blue-check life --> @jeffrueter
Daryl talks to Jeff Rueter, a freelance soccer writer whose byline appears in The Guardian, FourFourTwo, ESPN FC, Howler magazine and more.
We talk MLS playoffs, including the Atlanta vs Columbus and Houston Sporting KC games, we talk Major League Soccer's relationship with the US Men's National Team, we talk a little Minnesota United, and we talk about the future of MLS expansion, with particular reference to an infamous tweet from Jeff regarding Nashville.
Follow Jeff on Twitter, where he's living that sweet blue-check life --> @jeffrueter
0:00 - We review NYRB's 4-0 victory over Chicago, and attempt to figure out what went wrong for the Fire and how the Red Bulls got it so right.
16:13 - We do the same thing, only this time for San Jose and Vancouver, respectively.
NEW SPONSOR! Today's show is brought to you by the USMNT Center app. It keeps track of all the USMNT-eligible players so you don't have to, and keeps you up to date on all that's being written and said about the USMNT. Click this link to check out the app. Best of all? IT'S 100% FREE!
28:37 - Answering your listener questions, including what's the best skill for youngsters to learn and who is the next Jermaine Jones for the USMNT.
46:54 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network.
0:00 - We review NYRB's 4-0 victory over Chicago, and attempt to figure out what went wrong for the Fire and how the Red Bulls got it so right.
16:13 - We do the same thing, only this time for San Jose and Vancouver, respectively.
NEW SPONSOR! Today's show is brought to you by the USMNT Center app. It keeps track of all the USMNT-eligible players so you don't have to, and keeps you up to date on all that's being written and said about the USMNT. Click this link to check out the app. Best of all? IT'S 100% FREE!
28:37 - Answering your listener questions, including what's the best skill for youngsters to learn and who is the next Jermaine Jones for the USMNT.
46:54 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network.
If Daryl and Taylor were elected co-presidents of the United States Soccer Federation, there are 10 things we would do. Listen to this episode to hear what they are.
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