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TSS, The Athletic
Long-running American soccer show covering the USMNT, Premier League, Champions League, MLS, and more. If you enjoy analysis and silliness in equal measure, we're the podcast for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 13, 2020 • 1h 6min
Most underrated and overrated USMNT players, and more, on the TSS-Scuffed Collaboration, part one
This is part one of the TSS-Scuffed collaboration episode. Part two is in the Scuffed feed.In this episode, we talk:Carlos Cordeiro's resignationSoccer content in a coronavirus worldBest league for young AmericansTanner TessmanImplications for u23s if Olympics cancelledMost overrated and underrated players in the USMNT poolIs this the deepest USMNT pool in history?Starting XI for the first game in the HexThe great Ully Llanez vs Costa Rica debateGregg Berhalter's priorities in friendliesSPONSORS!Hims! Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccer for your first month freeThe Black Tux! Go to http://TheBlackTux.com and use code SOCCER for 10% off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 2020 • 1h 14min
Discussing the latest in USWNT v US Soccer Federation, plus we create a fictional tournament for the USMNT and answer your listener questions
On today's episode...0:00 - Updates from the Coronavirus shutdown5:22 - The USWNT emerges victorious in the SheBelieves Cup. Will they do the same in their legal battle with the federation? We discuss!31:45 - We move on to answer your listener questions, including who should be theoretically involve in a "He Believes Cup" format for the USWMNT, which non-soccer athlete should give the sport a go, why is artificial turf so reviled, and much much more!SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by...HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/tss10 and use code tss10 for 10 free meals including free shipping.Roman! Go to GetRoman.com/TSS for a free online visit and free two day shipping.The Black Tux! If you want your wedding to be remembered for the right reasons, order your suit or tuxedo at TheBlackTux.com and get 10% off with code SOCCER. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 2020 • 1h 11min
How Klopp and Liverpool almost played it perfectly, Neymar's impressive defensive shift, plus: how the coronavirus is impacting soccer
We start with Liverpool, and how Klopp introduced three elements of chaos to break open that Atletico Madrid defense.At 24:10 we review PSGs 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund, which featured a superb team-oriented performance from Neymar himself44:25 — VERY quick look at RB Leipzig vs Spurs and Valencia vs Atalanta, before we get into the specifics of which soccer games, leagues and competitions have been suspended in response to the spread of COVID-19Today's show is sponsored by Manscaped. go to http://manscaped.com and use code TSS for 20% off plus free shippingToday's show is sponsored by The Black Tux! Go to http://TheBlackTux.com and use code SOCCER for a 10% discount Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 2020 • 55min
MLS Assist: How Atlanta won without Josef, and more from week two
Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli with a tactical take on week two of Major League Soccer. Timestamps below ... 2:05 — Atlanta United vs FC Cincinnati review, featuring a breakdown of all three goals, why Atlanta can look unstoppable even without Josef Martinez, and a possible source of optimism for Cincy fans15:35 — Today's show is sponsored by The Black Tux. Go to http://TheBlackTux.com and use code SOCCER for 10% off17:19 — New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire review32:15 — MLS Assist of the week, featuring Johnny Russell and Sporting Kansas City vs Houston Dynamo34:55 — Tactical Tidbits: Seattle Sounders vs Columbus Crew38:15 — Tactical Tidbits: Toronto FC vs NYCFC43:40 — Listener questions, featuring: Sporting KC's new signings, DC United vs Inter Miami, and problems with the LA Galaxy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 9, 2020 • 1h 17min
Manchester derby, USMNT Olympic Qualifying roster, Juventus v Inter and more
It's a full show! If you're only here for USMNT Olympic qualifying roster chat, go straight to 41 minutes and 50 seconds. Full list of timestamps below:2:20 — Manchester United vs Manchester City review, focusing on what United got right19:45 — Today's show is sponsored by Hims. Go http://forhims.com/totalsoccer for your first month free21:33 — Liverpool vs Bournemouth review, and how Roberto Firmino served Bournemouth on a plate for Sadio Mane30:35 — Juventus vs Inter review, which was played behind closed doors (and we don't just mean what Bentancur did to Lukaku)39:45 – Today's show is sponsored by DoorDash. Download the app and use code TSS for $5 off your first order of $15 or more41:50 — US Men's Olympic Qualifying roster reaction1:00:50 — Today's show is sponsored by The Black Tux! Go to http://TheBlackTux.com and use code SOCCER for 10 percent off1:02:55 — Weston McKennie and Josh Sargent both scored in the Bundesliga this weekend1:09:25 — USWNT vs Spain SheBelieves Cup review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 2020 • 1h 7min
Who makes a combined USMNT-Wales XI? Who is the USWNT's best player? Which relegation-threatened EPL players would you buy? Plus: SheBelieves review
It's a listener question special with a USWNT v England chaser! Here are your timestamps:0:25 — Ronaldinho did what???2:05 — Who makes a combined USMNT and Wales XI?9:45 — Who are some players from Premier League relegation-threatened teams that may get a transfer?18:55 — How do you determine a team's "best" player? And who is the USWNT's best player?22:25 — Today's show is sponsored by PolicyGenius. Go to http://www.policygenius.com to get a life insurance quote in minutes23:30 — Is it Wins-Draws-Losses? Or Wins-Losses-Draws?26:24 — Does a ref have to wait until a player stands up before they can issue a card?29:15 — Are you still a one-club man if you spent a season on loan?36:00 — Are the top tier Premier League clubs getting worse, or are the lower tier clubs getting better?41:00 — Has this off-season in MLS seen the greatest uptick of talent joining the league?45:35 — USWNT v England SheBelieves Cup review56:35 — Updates from the TSS Scouting NetworkGot a question for us? Send it to http://totalsoccershow.com/questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 5, 2020 • 39min
Gregg Berhalter on his most tactically versatile players, Graham Ruthven on El Clasico and the start of the 2020 MLS season
On today's episode!!!1:52 - Gregg Berhalter (recorded at the MLS 25th anniversary season kickoff event in New York last week)6:44 - Graham Ruthven on El Clasico, Major League Soccer, and up-and-coming English managers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4, 2020 • 38min
Allocation Disorder: Changes to MLS roster rules, plus what will Atlanta do without Josef Martinez?
Paul and Sam go deeeeep on the recent changes to the MLS roster rules, with special emphasis up front on some of the more convoluted topics when it comes to salary budget.21:02 - After that, they move on to discuss the Josef Martinez injury. How important is he to both the team and the league, should they try to replace him and, if so, with whom, and many more questions asked/answered.Reminder! To get access to Sam and Paul's MLS coverage, and much more, you have to subscribe to The Athletic... and you can do so AND get 40% off a one-year subscription by visiting http://theathletic.com/totalsoccer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 3, 2020 • 55min
Gio Reyna's USMNT call up, NWSL hires commissioner, Dest to Bayern, Sturridge's losing gamble, and more news you might have missed
This show has it all! CONCACAF Champions League updates, teenagers getting confirmed call ups to the USMNT, the NWSL hiring a commissioner, Daniel Sturridge offering ill-advised gambling advice, Belgium and Netherlands attempting to merge their top tiers, and all the other news from the past month that we wished we'd talked about didn't find time ... until now.Today's show is sponsored by PolicyGenius. Go to http://policygenius.com to get a life insurance quote in minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 3, 2020 • 58min
MLS Assist: LAFC’s interior fullbacks, Inter Miami’s high press, who steps up for Atlanta, and much more from Week One.
On this week's episode of MLS Assist...2:41 - LAFC v Inter Miami15:20 - FC Dallas v Philadelphia Union28:20 - Tactical Tidbits featuring Montreal’s fledgling attempts to do something with the ball, the importance of Kevin Molino at Minnesota, and how Christian Pavon has a galaxy operating around him.38:35 - Listener Questions including which newcomer had the most promising start, tactical surprises in week one, should the Galaxy change up their approach, who can step up for Atanta in the absence of Josef Martinez, and much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


