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Bobby "I take audio production seriously" Warshaw returns to the show to help break down Borussia Dortmund v Bayern Munich. How fine were the margins, how much has Alphonso Davies developed, how Bayern frustrated Dortmund's approach, and how strange it was to hear crowd noise without a crowd?Of course, we also meander into a wide range of other topics including podcasts that Bobby thinks are better than ours, the best ways to discuss soccer without relying on "hot take" formats, if predestination is a valid reason for avoiding player analysis, and much much more.If you want to read all of Bobby's book (which I definitely have) you can find it hereSponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Register for their Big Virtual Climb here. Podiumwear.com Get your custom mask today, and bookmark them for when you’re ready for your next soccer kit order.Hawthorne.co Take care of yourself, smell good, AND get 10% off your first purchase when you use the promo code "TSS"Get 25% off your first order with the code "SOCCER" at SundayScaries.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There gave been many great Designated Players in MLS history, and then there have been quite a few that have been the opposite of that. Joe and Jordan work together to determine the consensus (ish) best DPs in league history, including David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and many more. If you're new to American soccer, there's also an explanation of the Designated Player Rule and how it came to be.Sponsors! Today's episode of MLS Assist is brought to you by...Podiumwear.com Get your custom mask today, and bookmark them for when you’re ready for your next soccer kit order.Visit DrinkHydrant.com/soccer for 25% off your first order     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor review the biggest moments from Sunday's Bundesliga actionSchalke 0 - Augsburg 3Mainz 0 - RB Leipzig 5Koln 2 - Dusseldorf 2They then preview the midweek fixtures, including Dortmund-Bayern, Leverkusen-Wolfsburg, and Leipzig-Hertha.Sponsors! Today's episode of The Total Soccer Show is brought to you by...The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Register for their Big Virtual Climb here. Podiumwear.com Get your custom mask today, and bookmark them for when you’re ready for your next soccer kit order.Hawthorne.co Take care of yourself, smell good, AND get 10% off your first purchase when you use the promo code "TSS"REMINDER! Grant Wahl has a podcast! if you haven't already, you can subscribe in a number of different ways:Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher / Google Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3:13 - Wolfsburg v Dortmund: John Brooks does his best to stifle Erling Haaland and Company16:41 - Today's show is sponsored by... TheBlackTux.com — use code SOCCER for 10% off18:42 - Bayern Munich v Eintracht Frankfurt: Alphonso Davies is good. 33:27 - Today's show is sponsored by... GetRoman.com/TSS — for a free online visit and free two-day shipping35:18 - Borussia Monchengladbach v Bayer Leverkusen: Kai Havertz can not be contained!48:09 - Freiburg v Werder Bremen: Sargent on the field as Bremen get three points!Today's show is sponsored by Remarkably Remote! Listen to Remarkably Remote, the new microcast from GoToMeeting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your second favorite soccer-podcast-duo go deep on Major League Soccer's plan to resume play via a summer tournament in Orlando. What will be the structure, who will be the seeded teams, and how are the groups determined? Your Allocation Disorder hosts have the answers, as well as information on how the season will resume after the tournament.If you want to read more about The Orlando Approach, The Athletic has got you covered:Here's some combined reporting on the plan.And here's Jeff "Please pronounce it like the news agency" Rueter with additional info on the structure and protocols that are currently taking shape.SPONSORS:TheBlackTux.com — use code SOCCER for 10% offGetRoman.com/TSS — for a free online visit and free two-day shipping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here are you timestamps!Starting at 3:05 — The Premier League is back in action! Sort of. They're training at least. In small groups. And the Bundesliga is back this weekend, we let you know which game are on TV, and which games to look out for. Gio Reyna-watch starts now.PROFILES:26:30 — The Celtic FC Lisbon Lions of 196738:40 — The Bayern Munich team of the 1970s, featuring Gerd Muller, Franz Beceknbauer, and Uli Hoeness1:10:30 — Red Star Belgrade 19911:14:25 — Steaua Bucharest 19861:30:23 — Arrigo Sacchi's AC Milan, 1988-90SPONSORS:Listen to Remarkably Remote, the new microcast from GoToMeetingGo to GetRoman.com/TSS for a free online visit and free two day shipping.Go to DrinkHydrant.com/TSS for 25% off your first orderGet 20% Off and free shipping with code TSS20 at Manscaped.com     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talked "best debuts" last week, so now we're getting into best farewell performances in soccer. It could be the final game of a player's career or it could be a fine performance in their last game for club or country. But if it was a fitting way to sign off on a moment in a career, it's probably discussed on this episode! Pele, Cruyff, Raul, Zidane and Neymar are all in there, plus many more!TODAY'S SPONSORS:Remarkably Remote — a daily microcast from GoToMeetingTheBlackTux.com — use code SOCCER for 10% offGetRoman.com/TSS — for a free online visit And a quick reminder... if you haven't already, you can subscribe to Grant Wahl's new show in a number of different ways:Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher / Google Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Lowery has a detailed conversation with Luchi Gonzalez about  the FC Dallas head coach's football philosophy and tactics, his approach to developing and promoting talented young players, and how he's risen through the ranks so quickly.If you're interested in the future of American soccer, don't miss this episode.SPONSORSListen to Remarkably Remote, a new microcast from GoToMeetingVisit DrinkHydrant.com/soccer for 25% off your first order  Use code SOCCER at TheBlackTux.com for 10% off your first purchase Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TSS has partnered with Grant Wahl to launch a  new interview podcast, Fútbol with Grant Wahl.The first episode of FwGW, in which Grant interviews Tyler Adams about experiencing the Bundesliga's coronavirus protocols, is now available.We're cross-publishing the first half of that interview here to promote Grant's new show. To hear the full episode, and future episodes every Monday and Thursday, please support our new project and subscribe to Fútbol with Grant Wahl.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl talks to Grant Wahl about his career in soccer journalism and his new project, the Fútbol with Grant Wahl podcast, which the TSS is helping produce.Topics discussed include advice for aspiring soccer writers, the 1998 World Cup Final, the 99ers, The Beckham Experiment, the awesomeness of Alan Gordon, and how to get a player like Mohamed Salah to commit to an interview.Here are some links to help you subscribe to the Fútbol with Grant Wahl podcast:Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher / Google Podcasts TODAY'S SPONSORS:Remarkably Remote — a daily microcast from GoToMeetingTheBlackTux.com — use code SOCCER for 10% offGetRoman.com/TSS — for a free online visit  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.