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We highlight the players, stories, tactical trends and more to keep your eye on as the Premier League makes its long-awaited return to our screens on Wednesday and beyond.SPONSORS:Today's presenting sponsor is Fubo TV. Get a 7-day free trial via Fubo.tv/TSSUse code TSS20 for 20% off at Manscaped.comVisit DrinkHydrant.com/soccer for 25% off your first orderUse code TSS for 10% off at Hawthorne.co   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, your intrepid hosts return to discuss which Americans could (and should) make the jump to Europe. The rules, as with last week:Players must have been with their current team for at least one seasonNo players on loan at their current MLS teamThey must be under 26 years oldNo more than 2 players from any one team can be on the listsSponsors! Today's episode of MLS Assist is brought to you by...Podiumwear! Get your custom mask today at Podiumwear.com and bookmark them for when you’re ready for your next soccer kit orderHawthorne! Get 10% off your purchase with the code "TSS" at Hawthorne.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:00 - Today's show is sponsored by Fubo! Go to Fubo.TV/TSS today and start your free 7 day trial4:48 - Barcelona v Mallorca14:50 - Athletic Bilbao v Atletico Madrid21:07 - Today's show is sponsored by Hims, a one-stop shop for hair loss, skincare, sexual wellness for men. Go to ForHims.com/totalsoccerED for a free online visit.23:10 - Real Madrid v Eibar35:52 - Today's show is sponsored by Hydrant! Get 25% off your first Hydrant order via DrinkHydrant.com/soccer37:50 - Bayern Munich v Gladbach 46:04 - Dusseldorf v Dortmund AKA Haaland Strikes Again!48:51- Coppa Italian semi-finals55:51 - Today's show is sponsored by Sunday Scaries! Get 25% off at SundayScaries.com with code SOCCER57:39 - Updates on the return of the Premier League, plus what Ryan will be keeping an eye on in the first week back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We step back in time to profile Helenio Herrera's catenaccio-loving, but not nearly as defensive as you think, Inter team that won two European Cups in the 1960s, followed by Marcello Lippi's relentless Juventus team of the 1990s. LISTEN TO FUTBOL WITH GRANT WAHL, HERE: APPLE // SPOTIFY // STITCHERToday's show is sponsored by Manscaped. Use code TSS20 at Manscaped.com for 20% off plus free shippingToday's show is not actually sponsored by Bill & Ted Face the Music, but you should watch the trailer anyway Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam and Matt provide some necessary updates regarding the 2020 MLS Is Back tournament. Who went into what group and how will it all be structured? Plus, which teams should be nervous, who should be the most pleased, the absurdity of a Zoom draw, and the overall schedule of the tournament... which will have many, many people losing sleep, for a variety of reasons.Quick TSS scheduling note: the next International Champions' Champion Cup of History episode will be recorded this Sunday and will be out that evening.Today's show is sponsored by...Final Reminder! Register for The Big Climb at LLS.org/bigclimbFubo! Go to Fubo.TV/TSStoday and start your free 7 day trialGet 25% off at SundayScaries.com with code SOCCER Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1:20 - Sevilla v Real Betis review AKA Set Pieces, Set Pieces15:28 - Today's show is sponsored by Fubo! Go to Fubo.TV/TSS today and start your free 7 day trial19:49 - Why have all the players who have worn the Number 7 shirt (post-Ronaldo) at Manchester United struggled?32:59 - Why are some European Men’s Leagues returning but not women’s leagues?41:00 - Get 25% off at SundayScaries.com with code SOCCER43:07 - What fringe USMNT veterans would you be comfortable calling in if an injury crisis hits right before qualifying?52:25 - How did Miroslav Klose become the Men's World Cup all-time leading goalscorer?Reminder! Register for The Big Climb at LLS.org/bigclimb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benny Feilhaber is a very patient man. The former USMNT midfielder answered all Daryl's questions about his international career, his first call-up, that Gold Cup final goal, Bob Bradley's tactical instructions, the lack of consideration from Jurgen Klinsmann, and the final few minutes of 2018 World Cup qualification. Benny also talks about BSI: The Podcast, the show he runs with Sal Zizzo and Ike Opara. We 100% recommend that you listen, because there is no other soccer podcast where players talk as openly as they do on BSI.SPONSORS!Register for The Big Climb at LLS.org/bigclimbNeed life insurance? Go to PolicyGenius.comGet 25% off at SundayScaries.com with code SOCCERGet 25% off your first Hydrant order via DrinkHydrant.com/soccer  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe and Jordan name 10 MLS players who could and should move to Europe. But, there are conditions to being on Joe and Jordan's Future Transfer List:No USMNT-eligible players, because that's next week's showMust have bee in MLS at least one yearNo loaneesMust be 26 or youngerNo more than two players per MLS team on the listAnd here are the timestamps:6:30 — Latif Blessing (LAFC)12:40 — Eddie Segura (LAFC)17:20 — Julian Gressel (DC United)25:10 — Franco Escobar (Atlanta United)29:45 — Artur (Columbus Crew)36:40 — Ezequiel Barco (Atlanta United)42:30 — Milton Valenzuela (Columbus Crew)48:45 — Valentín Castellanos (NYCFC)53:05 — Mauro Manotas (Houston Dynamo)57:25 — Alberth Elis (Houston Dynamo)SPONSORS!Register for the LLS Big Climb at LLS.org/bigclimbGet 25% off your first Hydrant order at DrinkHydrant.com/soccerGet 25% off at SundayScaries.com using code SOCCER   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's listener questions! Got one for us? Please submit hereTimestamps:0:00 - Weston McKennie continues to take a stand and US Soccer might make a rule changeWatch the video: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH8:24 - Who is the Michael Jordan of soccer?18:31 - Who will be the next Most Divisive player on the USMNT, and why?27:58 - Today's episode is brought to you by Policygenius will find you the best rate and handle the process completely.29:41 - What would have happened if the US had qualified for the 2018 World Cup?43:47 - Who are our 5 favorite pure playmakers of all time?55:52 - Get 25% off at SundayScaries.com with coupon code SOCCER58:36 - Where does the USMNT head coaching job fall in the global pecking order? And what about the USWNT?1:14:26 - What would it take for Celtic, Ajax, and Benfica to compete regularly in the Champions League?1:17:47 - Why do we want Tyler Adams to eventually become the USMNT captain?Sign up for the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Big Virtual Climb, sponsored by Abbvie, at LLS.org/bigclimb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Timestamps!1:10 — Tony Sanneh on racism in the United States. This clip is excerpted from Tony's interview with Grant Wahl. For the full episode listen to Fútbol with Grant Wahl4:30 — Premier League schedule is out! Get ready for June 17. Here's the full listing.  9:35 — Profile of Benfica, 196239:25 — Profile of Manchester United's 1999 treble-winning team59:45 — Benfica '62 vs Man Utd '991:12:30 — More soccer player protests (Bedoya, Shaqiri, Socrates, Cruyff)1:29:04 — If the rumored move for Timo Wener goes through, who should be more worried about his spot in Chelsea's lineup: Christian Pulisic or Tammy Abraham?SPONSORS!Sign up for LLS.org/bigclimbGet 25% off at SundayScaries.com with coupon code SOCCERGo to GetRoman.com/TSS for a free online visitAdvertise with The Athletic! Visit TheAthletic.com/podcastads for more info      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.