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

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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.

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#17
Episodes
2,071
Releases
Daily
Typical length
55 min
On air since
2019
Latest episode
9 hours ago

Episodes

2,071 episodes, newest first

  1. Decision Day preview! Which teams will make the playoffs out West? | MLS Update

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    Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to dive into the latest from around MLS! We discuss Nashville SC tying the league's single-season points record, a couple of red-hot teams cooling off, and more from the weekend that was before looking ahead to Saturday's Decision Day. What's at stake? And how will the dust settle? All that -- and more -- on the show.

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    49 min
  2. Arsenal are still the team to beat in the Premier League | Weekend Review

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    The TSS Gang is here to look back on a weekend in which Arsenal secured a rare win at Anfield, while Manchester City faltered. Elsewhere, Christian Pulisic had a starring role in the Milan derby, while the honors were split in Der Klassiker!

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    46 min
  3. Book spotlight: "Miami Before Messi" with author Joe Shaw | Bonus Episode

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    On this bonus episode, Taylor speaks with author Joe Shaw about his new book "Miami Before Messi" which is out now! They discuss the history of the Miami Fusion, how they shaped the South Florida soccer landscape decades before Messi's arrival, and why a match against a random team in Michigan looms so large in so many memories.

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    22 min
  4. Did Harry Kane need to leave the Premier League to win the Ballon d'Or? | Listener Questions

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    The TSS Gang is here to answer your questions about Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or win, the best 'scran' derbies, our favorite stands in stadiums, and so much more!

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    1 hr 4 min
  5. Pulisic's new Milan contract, Freeman shines at left back & Tim Ream's replacement | USMNT Weekly

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    The foursome is here to dive into all things USMNT! We discuss Christian Pulisic's impressive showing for AC Milan (and his brand new contract!) and Alex Freeman's latest standout performance in Spain. Then, we try to answer this question: who should replace Tim Ream as Chris Richards' center back partner? All that -- and more -- on the show.

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    57 min
  6. Breaking down MLS's 22 Under 22 list & Nashville SC win the Shield | MLS Update

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    Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to chat about all things MLS! We discuss Nashville SC's Supporters' Shield win before diving into the league's recently 22 Under 22 list. Which top young players earned their spot on the list? And which ones deserved recognition? We break it all down.

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    1 hr 1 min
  7. El Clasico joy for Real Madrid and more misery for Man Utd | Weekend Review

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    The TSS Gang is here to look at the biggest games of the weekend, in which Real Madrid defied the odds with a Clasico win in Barcelona, Tottenham also defied the odds with a win at Stamford Bridge, and Man Utd's problems persisted...

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    1 hr 2 min
  8. PSG dazzle in a battle of giants & Nico Paz fuels Como | Champions League Review

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    The fantastic foursome is here to dive into the latest Champions League action! We discuss PSG's impressive showing against Barcelona, Bayern Munich's draw with Arsenal, and Como's huge win over Manchester United!

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    1 hr 1 min
  9. The next generation continues to break through, featuring Landon Emenalo, Paxon Ruffin and more! | USMNT Weekly

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    This week, we take a look at the youngsters breaking through around the world, as well as the more known performers who had themselves a solid weekend!

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    42 min
  10. Which MLS team is the best to watch? | MLS Update

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    Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are back to dive into all things MLS! We discuss our favorite games from the weekend, diving into incredible attacking play and the latest from the top of both conferences. Plus, we evaluate the Eastern Conference playoff field as things stand today. Which teams are for real? And which ones are pretenders? All that -- and more -- on the show.

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    1 hr 7 min
  11. Was this Lamine Yamal's best-ever Barcelona performance? | Weekend Review

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    The TSS Gang is here to review a weekend that saw Barcelona perform at their magnificent best, while Arsenal put another win on the board on the road in Nottingham.

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    53 min
  12. Lisandro Martinez's Man United comments & PSG dominate! | Champions League Review

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    The foursome his here to dive into the latest Champions League action! We chat about Atletico Madrid's victory over Manchester United (and the comments swirling in Manchester), PSG's major win over Manchester City, Real Madrid's escape act, Norway's success, and so much more!

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    53 min
  13. Updates on the big names left off the last USMNT roster, including Pulisic, Cardoso, and more! | USMNT Weekly

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    On today's US-centric episode, we take a look back at the USWNT's 2-2 draw with Spain, provide some updates on the players that were left off Pochettino's last USMNT roster (Pulisic, McKennie, Cardoso, Pepi, and more), and discuss the strong performances of Alex Freeman in Spain and Bryan Reynolds in France.

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    55 min
  14. Are we buying or selling prospective playoff teams? Plus, the Sounders are back! | MLS Update

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    Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to dive into all things MLS! We discuss our favorite games from the weekend, spotlight St. Louis City as they near a record, and examine the postseason field as things stand today. Which teams are for real? And which ones are pretenders? All that -- and more -- on the show.

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    1 hr 8 min
  15. Man City win, but does it matter? | Weekend Review

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    The TSS Gang is here to look back upon a weekend in which Man City won big at Anfield in their first outing since their cheating scandal unfolded! Also, Man Utd had plenty of shortcomings in their draw with Tottenham, the USWNT faced a stern test against the reigning World Champions, and much more!

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    54 min
  16. Stock Up, Stock Down for Musah, Reyna, Sullivan & more after fall window | USMNT Weekly

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    The whole gang is here to look back at the fall window that was for the USMNT! Who raised their stock? And who lowered it? We break down the players, trends, and more that caught our collective eye over the last four games.

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    47 min
  17. Why isn't the USMNT producing elite goalkeepers anymore? | Listener Questions

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    On today's Listener Questions episode, we're discussing the importance of a good coach vs a good sporting director, the role dual nationals could have played in furthering the USMNT's path at the 2026 World Cup, the lack of elite American goalkeepers and how that came to be, American player development, and the biggest comebacks of all-time.

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    47 min
  18. USMNT vs. Canada review: Jesse Marsch goes down & Gio Reyna starts again!

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    Taylor, Ryan, and Joe are here to break down the U.S. men's national team's 1-0 victory over Canada that took place in Minnesota on Tuesday night. How did the U.S. deal with Jesse Marsch's feisty squad? Which USMNTers impressed? And who struggled? All that -- and so much more -- on the show!

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    1 hr 4 min
  19. Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal saga & Man City's appeal | The Bulletin

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    The TSS Gang is here with a soccer news roundup led by Cristiano Ronaldo's unceremonious departure from the Portugal national team camp, followed by an update on Manchester City's woes and a check-in on some of the Nations League's biggest sides!

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    53 min
  20. USA vs Mexico review: Cavan Sullivan makes history, and the kids are alright

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    Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to take a lengthy look back at the USMNT's 3-0 victory over Mexico. Why does the scoreline not tell the tale of this match in full? How did the US get into the game after looking overmatched early? Which individuals performed most brightly, and which ones had a less momentous evening. Plus, just how good was record-setting Cavan Sullivan!?

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    57 min