Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

Live from Taylor's moving automobile, we review the USMNT's big CONCACAF Nations League win over Cuba by answering some excellent listener questions from Twitter. Today's show is sponsored by Manscaped. Go to http://manscaped.com and use code TSS for 20% off plus free shipping. See all our advertisers and discount codes at https://www.totalsoccershow.com/advertisers       Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We preview the USA's CONCACAF Nations Leaugue game opener vs Cuba. We look at how Cuba plays and how we can get at them, ask what an acceptablele scoreline is, and go over our preferred starting XI for this game. If you're only here for the starting XI talks it starts at 34:00 SPOSNORS! Today's show is sponsored by fuboTV! Go to http://fubotv.com/tss to get $10 off your first three months Today's show is sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves. Go to http://RuffneckScarves.com and use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for a 20% discount. See all our advertisers and discounts at http://totalsoccershow.com/advertisers   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the 2-0 win over Orlando City B, the retirement of Kickers stalwart Braeden Troyer, the cub's decision to part ways with head coach David Bulow, and what we hope the future holds. Highlights of Kickers v Orlando City B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjtcG5bqf8w   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start by discussing the end of Jill Ellis' reign as USWNT coach, and the search for her replacement. Then we answer 9 (NINE!) listener questions: —Why is US Soccer using soccer-specific stadiums instead of NFL stadiums for CONCACAF Nations League games? —How are we definably better after one almost full year under the Berhalter tenure? —Would Klinsmann have been a better Technical Director / General Manager than a coach? —Does Bob Bradley's dominance of MLS after his perceived failure in the Premier League tarnish how the English / Europeans view the strength of MLS? —For 6 and 9-year-olds, starting to really enjoy soccer, what skills or knowledge are most important to emphasize? —Why don’t players who start on the bench have their uniform on already? RB Salzburg vs Liverpool. Good tactics by Marsch or an off night by Liverpool? —What is a "striker's finish?" —Who plays the most Champions League minutes this campaign as a cap-tied American? [Adams, Weah, Pulisic, Dest or 0 total] Today's show is sponsored by Hims. Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccerED for a FREE online visit. Today's show is sponsored by http://talismancaps.com — use code TOTALSOCCER10 for 10% ff any order of $35 or more.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Amoyal returns to the show to discuss the recent/ongoing instances of racism in Serie A. Why is it happening, what's to be done, and what it could mean for the future of the league? Plus, David succinctly explains the demise of AC Milan and gives his thoughts on the looming title race between Juventus and Inter Milan.  Today's episode is sponsored by Manscaped! Use code TSS at http://manscaped.com for 20% off plus free shipping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor break down all the action from the weekend that was... 1:56 - Brighton v Tottenham 10:46 - Liverpool v Leicester 18:38 - Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek! Use code TSS for $10 off your first ticket purchase! 21:26 - Man City v Wolves 27:48 - Newcastle v Man United 34:24 - Southampton v Chelsea 40:38 - Today's episode is sponsored by Hims! Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccerED for a free online visit. 43:45 - Inter v Juventus 49:34 - Real Madrid v Granada 55:25 - Bayern Munich v Hoffenheim 57:29 - MLS Decision Day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl and Taylor take a look at the Kickers's 2-1 home loss to Toronto FC II and ponder what could have been after the Kickers started the game with a dominant approach. What happened next? You'll have to listen! Highlights from Kickers v TFC II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t63ChfBLw8U   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor talks to Leander Schaerlaeckens about Sergino Dest's looming choice between the United States and Netherlands, as well as the factors that may play a part in making that decision. They then move on to discussing Leander's recent article for Yahoo Sports: https://sports.yahoo.com/italian-soccers-pathetic-refusal-to-acknowledge-racism-is-obstructing-meaningful-change-162831063.html Why does racism seem so prevalent in Italy and why hasn't more been done to address it?  Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by Hello Fresh! Go to http://hellofresh.com/TSS80 and use code TSS80 for $80 off your first four boxes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:00 - In the first part of the show, Daryl and Taylor break down Gregg Berhalter's latest USMNT roster ahead of the start of the Concacaf Nations League. Who should be there that isn't, who shouldn't be but is, and much much more. 45:29 - In part two, Taylor is joined by Matt Doyle to get further clarity on the roster and why Doyle is slightly happier about things than Rockwell. They also get into the MLS playoff picture, what the change to single-elimination might mean for who eventually makes the final, and which teams are in need of a rebuild/which ones should be feeling optimistic about next season. Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... Hello Fresh! Go to http://hellofresh.com/TSS80 and use code TSS80 for $80 off your first four boxes. Ruffneck Scarves! Use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 20% off any scarf in the store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We review the 1-1 draw between Man Utd and Arsenal in the Premier League and then answer four listener questions. Timestamps: 0:15 — Man Utd v Arsenal review 20:30 — Today's show is sponsored by Talisman Caps. et 10% off any order of $35 or more with code TOTALSOCCER10. See the new accessories discussed on today's episode here: http://talismancaps.com/collections/accessories 23:25 — If Pulisic got a January loan move, where would you want him to go? 35:00 — UEFA Europa Conference League — hit or miss? 39:15 — Can you be offside passing to yourself? 41:20 — What's the least important position in soccer? Ask us a question! Here: http://totalsoccershow.com/questions   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.