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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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Nov 8, 2019 • 1h 3min
Vlatko's USWNT debut review w/ Jeff Kassouf, MLS Cup preview w/ Bobby Warshaw
2:12 — Jeff Kasouff of The Equalizer reviews Vlatko Andonovski's debut as USWNT head coach. What's new with the team, what's stayed the same, and what does the future hold? Read more from Jeff and his writers at https://equalizersoccer.com/ and use code CHAMPION for 40% off a one-year subscription 22:50 — Today's show is sponsored buy http://RuffneckScarves.com — use code TOTALSOCCERSHOW for a 20% discount 24:45 — Bobby Warshaw preview MLS Cup — Seattle Sounders vs Toronto FC, with a heavy focus on tactics 45:35 — Today's show is sponsored by Dollar Shave Club. Get a $5 Ultimate Starter Set at http://dollarshaveclub.com/tss 47:19 — Bobby talks USMNT and why he's not selling his Berhalter stock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 7, 2019 • 55min
The most confusing USMNT roster announcement ever, analyzed and explained
We break down one off the most confusing roster announcement in US men's national team history. Last week, Gregg Berhalter named 20 MLS players to camp, today he named nine European-based platers to the roster, and after Sunday's MLS Cup game he'll add another handful. We go through all 29+ players and see what we can discern about Berhalter's plans We also look ahead to tonight's USWNT v Sweden game, in which Vlatko Andonovski debuts as US head coach LISTEN TO SOCCER 101 Find it here: https://www.totalsoccershow.com/soccer101 SPONSORS! ENCLOSED: Visit http://enclosed.gifts and used code TOTALSOCCER for $35 off any multi-mont gift HELLOFRESH: Go to http://hellofresh.com/TSS9 and enter code TSS9 for nine free meals FUBOTV: Go to http://fubotv.com/tss to get $10 off your firstvthree months of fuboTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 6, 2019 • 1h 1min
Why is Pulisic succeeding at Chelsea? Would Jill Ellis take the USMNT job? And more listener questions ...
We answer nine listener questions: 1. What's Pulisic doing right that he wasn't doing earlier in the season? 2. If you could bring back one former USMNT player in their prime to fix the current team, who would it be? 3. If Berhalter were fired, would Jill Ellis take the USMNT job? 4. If you were commissioner of MLS, would you focus on attracting Eurosnobs or casual American sports fans? 5. What would impact MLS more: no salary cap or pro/rel? 6. Wh are some of the best captains in the Premier League? 7. Bastian Schweinsteiger has retired. How do you view how career? 8. Why are players always carrying toiletry bags? And what's in them? 9. Which countries should be concerned abut Euro 2020 qualification? SPONSORS: Manscaped — used code TSS to get 20% off plus free shipping at http://Manscaped.com Dollar Shave Club — Go to http://dollarshaveclub.com/tss for a $5 Ultimate Start Set Talisman — Visit https://talismancaps.com/pages/talismangiveaway and enter to win a $100 Talisman gifts card You can also use code TOTALSOCCER10 to get 10% off when you spend $35 or more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5, 2019 • 1h 13min
Have we reached a VAR tipping point? Plus Bayern say goodbye to Kovac, Balotelli racially abused in Italy, and more stories from the weekend
Taylor is back from Germany, which means it's time for a (belated) weekend review with Ryan Bailey! Detailed time stamps will be added later, but for now... Topics discussed include: VAR drama in the Premier League, specifically in Everton-Tottenham Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek. Download the app and use code TSS for $10 off your first ticket purchase. Pulisic scores again, things aren't heating up in La Liga, Bayern Munich get thrashed and Niko Kovac takes the blame, plus much more! There's also an extended rant/discussion regarding the racist abuse suffered by Mario Balotelli this past weekend. Today's show is brought to you by Hello Fresh! Go to http://hellofresh.com/TSS9 and use code TSS80 for $80 off your first four boxes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 5, 2019 • 33min
TSS x Cooligans Bundesliga crossover, part one
We were in Germany with The Cooligans so we sat down with my guys and recorded another listener questions crossover special. This is part one. You'll find the second part in The Cooligans podcast feed. Today's show is sponsored by Manscaped! Go to http://manscaped.com and use code TSS for 20% plus free shipping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 2019 • 51min
MLS Conference Finals review with Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli
With Daryl and Taylor in Germany, Joe Lowery and Jordan Angelini step in to review the MLS Conference Finals. Expect tactical analysis and sharp insights from Joe and Jordan as they break down LAFC vs Seattle Sounders and Atlanta United vs Toronto FC Today's show is sponsored by ENCLOSED! Listen to the show and hear how you can get $35 off any multi month subscription to http://enclosed.gifts Today's show is sponsored by RUFFNECK SCARVES! Use code TOTALSOCCERSHOW for 20% off at http://RuffneckScarves.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 30, 2019 • 40min
The NWSL Championship, Vlatko Andonovski takes over the USWNT, and much more w/ Meg Linehan
Meg Linehan is back on the show to discuss Vlatko Andonovski's introductory press conference: what next for the manager, for the program, and for GM Kate Markgraf? After that, they review the NWSL Championship, ponder what the future may hold for the North Carolina Courage, and provide some updates on the players' lawsuit against the federation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 2019 • 52min
Bundesliga catch-up w/ Matt Hermann: Bayern and Dortmund struggle while Gladbach surprise
Taylor talks to Matt Hermann of the Talking Fussball podcast. They discuss the Bundesliga's surprise team Borussia Monchengladbach, as well as the respective seasons of perennial title contenders Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. They also get into which Americans have done well this season, which teams might continue to over-perform, and why the Dusseldorf v Koln game this weekend is more interesting than it might seem on paper. SPONSORS: Get $10 off your first three months of fuboTV via http://fubotv.com/tss Get 10% off at http://talismancaps.com with code TOTALSOCCER10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 2019 • 23min
Totally justified/absolutely necessary Emergency Pod! Dest chooses the USMNT
The title says it all! If you aren't entirely certain what this episode is about, go ahead and read the title again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 2019 • 1h 2min
Weekend Review: Liverpool rally past Spurs, Pulisic nets a hat trick, the US U17s stumble in the World Cup, and the NC Courage establish a dynasty
It's weekend review time! Ryan and Taylor discuss a wild weekend in world soccer... 1:46 - Liverpool v Tottenham 11:16 - Burnley v Chelsea 22:50 - Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek. Download the app and use code TSS for $10 off your first ticket purchase. 26:08 - Arsenal v Crystal Palace 33:10 - Southampton v Leicester City 38:07 - Today's show is sponsored by Away, makers of thoughtful luggage for modern travel! You can check out all their offerings at http://awaytravel.com/tss and use the promo code "TSS" to get $20 off your order. 41:45 - NWSL Championship review 48:40 - USA v Senegal in the U17 World Cup 54:06 - Quick hits from the Bundesliga, La Liga, Scotland, and more! Oh, and here's the link to Boris Johnson careening into a child: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBt8AoLBCoo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


