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May 8, 2024 • 1h 1min

Americans at Wrexham, where next for Brenden Aaronson and Malik Tillman, breaking down Tottenham's development under Big Ange, and more listener questions!

On this week's episode, it's Taylor hosting with Joe and Graham doing most of the answering... and that leads to an awful lot of American-centric discussion! Questions answered include...1) What should be the next step in Brenden Aaronson's career?2) Which American should Wrexham sign for next season's League One campaign?3) Who would we want on our respective benches, if we were managers?4) Why is David De Gea still a free agent?5) How do we rate Malik Tillman's season at PSV, and what should be his next move?6) Has this season been successful for Ange Postecoglu and Spurs?Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by…Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “TSS”!Shopify! Head to shopify.com/tss for a free trial to help grow your business!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 7, 2024 • 1h 4min

MLS Roundup! Leo Messi makes history in Miami, CF Montreal stay chaotic, and Evan Ream on soccer in Sacramento

Taylor, Joe, and Gass dive into the wild world of MLS, starting with Leo Messi’s insane performance for Inter Miami, moving to CF Montreal’s reported choice to part ways with their CSO, and ending with progress in the West and issues in the East. Then, it’s on to a chat with Evan Ream, author of “Not When, But If?”, a book all about soccer in Sacramento. Gass and Evan chat about the new book, the sport in Sac, and the MLS expansion fiasco.Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by…Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “TSS”!Shopify! Head to shopify.com/tss for a free trial to help grow your business!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 6, 2024 • 1h 7min

Weekend Review: Liverpool get back on track, Real Madrid clinch title

The TSS Gang is here to review a weekend in which the two-horse Premier League title race saw Arsenal and Man City stay on track, while Liverpool recovered from their recent wobble with a big win over a sorry Tottenham side. Meanwhile, Real Madrid made their Liga win official, and Leverkusen remain undefeated!Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by…Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “TSS”!Shopify! Head to shopify.com/tss for a free trial to help grow your business!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 3, 2024 • 58min

The Big Thing: Is Arne Slot the right man for Liverpool?

Reports suggest that Feyenoord coach Arne Slot will replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, with the Reds having agreed a fee to buy out the 45-year-old Dutchman's contract. On this week's Big Thing, the TSS Gang explain why Slot is an excellent fit for Liverpool - but why reservations about his suitability remain.Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by…Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “TSS”!Shopify! Head to shopify.com/tss for a free trial to help grow your business!LinkedIn! Post your job for free at linkedin.com/TSS!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 2, 2024 • 57min

Champions League review: Dortmund spring a surprise, Real Madrid vibes, and Luis Enrique's tactical tinkering

Graham returns to reunite your favorite foursome, and do some Champions League reviewing! Bayern's discipline vs Carlo Ancelotti's eyebrow vibes set the stage for a back-and-forth thriller. What happens next? Plus, Dortmund wing their way past PSG. Can Mbappe and Company (PSG's new official name) find a way to be more efficient in the second leg?Plus, celebrating Columbus' CCCCCCCCCC win, which send them to the final! Great goals, smart play, crafty time wasting, and much much more from Wilfried Nancy's high flyers!Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by…Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “TSS”!Shopify! Head to shopify.com/tss for a free trial to help grow your business!LinkedIn! Post your job for free at linkedin.com/TSS!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 1, 2024 • 52min

Listener Questions! Will Bayern lose the Bundesliga again next year? Plus, moving USMNT players to Wolves, changing the Ballon d’Or & more

You know what time it is! We tossed out some As to the following Qs:1) How would we change the Ballon d’Or to give it more meaning?2) Why do we hear about No. 6s, No. 9s, and No. 10s, but not No. 11s?3) Should Reggie Cannon be in camp for the Copa America?4) Which USMNT players could move to Wolves this summer?5) If Bayer Leverkusen draw in one of their upcoming finals and fall in the shootout, will we consider this an unbeaten season?6) Which is more likely: Bayern don't win the Bundesliga for the next five years or City win the Premier League for the next five years?Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by…Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “TSS”!Shopify! Head to shopify.com/tss for a free trial to help grow your business!LinkedIn! Post your job for free at linkedin.com/TSS!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 57min

MLS Roundup: Chucky Lozano to San Diego FC, most aesthetic teams in the league & much more

Taylor, Joe, and Gass gather 'round to chat about the latest and greatest going on in the world of MLS. In the first segment, we take stock of San Diego FC ahead of their expansion season in 2025, with a special look at reported signing Chucky Lozano. Then we move on to a chat about a handful of teams from across the league, touching on Orlando City's issues, Austin's step forward, RSL's progress, and so much more.Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by…Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “TSS”!Shopify! Head to shopify.com/tss for a free trial to help grow your business!LinkedIn! Post your job for free at linkedin.com/TSS!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 29, 2024 • 57min

Weekend Review: Arsenal paint North London red, Liverpool falter again

It's a Gruesome Twosome/Dynamic Duo as Ryan and Taylor look back on a weekend that saw Arsenal and Man City turn the Premier League title race into a two-horse affair, following another disappointing Liverpool performance.Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by…Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “TSS”!Shopify! Head to shopify.com/tss for a free trial to help grow your business!LinkedIn! Post your job for free at linkedin.com/TSS!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 26, 2024 • 47min

The Big Thing: Why aren't the Chicago Fire Better?

On this week's soccer deep dive, Ryan, Taylor and Joe turn their collective attention to the Second City. Chicago Fire has heritage, the passionate support of a major city and an owner who is willing to invest - so why have they only had one MLS playoff berth since 2012.Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by…Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “TSS”!Shopify! Head to shopify.com/tss for a free trial to help grow your business!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 25, 2024 • 1h 3min

Americans Abroad updates featuring Dest, Balogun, and more, plus Copa America roster construction

Ryan is subjected to over an hour of Joe and Taylor nerding out about the USMNT player pool. We've got injury and contract updates, season catch-ups, players looking for transfers, and much more! Plus, assembling a rough Copa America roster and identifying potential problem areas - aka where do we need more depth?Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by…Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “TSS”!Shopify! Head to shopify.com/tss for a free trial to help grow your business!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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