TSS, The Athletic

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

What went wrong for the USMNT against Canada? And what needs to change against Honduras 31.01.2022

Well, that was a game. On this episode, Taylor and Joe dive into the USMNT's 2-0 loss away to Canada in World Cup Qualifying. What went wrong for the U.S.? What was behind their attacking struggles? And what needs to change ahead of Wednesday's game against Honduras? All that - and much more - on the show. Sponsors! Today’s show is brought to you by… DIRECTV! DIRECTV STREAM brings your live TV and...

Allocation Disorder: From Columbus, Paul and Sam discuss the USMNT’s World Cup Qualifier against El Salvador and look ahead to Canada 28.01.2022

Paul is back! On this episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam dive into the USMNT’s latest World Cup Qualifier, Thursday’s home game against El Salvador. They were both at the stadium in Columbus, so what did they make of the game? Which players stood out? Plus, what should the U.S. expect against Canada on Sunday? Paul and Sam get to all that - and more - on the show. Sponsors! Today’s show...

USMNT vs. El Salvador deep-dive review: Tim Weah’s importance, Christian Pulisic’s struggles, analyzing the U.S.'s tactics, and so much more from the USMNT's latest World Cup Qualifier 28.01.2022

After watching (and re-watching) the USMNT’s World Cup Qualifier against El Salvador, Taylor and Joe are here with their full, deep-dive review. What did we make of Gregg Berhalter’s lineup and his decision to start Jesus Ferreira up top? What did the USMNT do well? And what did they struggle with? All that - and so much more - on the show.  Also! We’ll be doing live pregame and postgame video sho...

AFCON Round of 16 Review: Salah takes the 'Ronaldo' penalty, Mane leads the Lions & tragedy in Yaoundé 27.01.2022

Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruthven look back on the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16—a slate of games that was overshadowed by tragedy, but which provided underdog wins, plenty of shootouts and no shortage refereeing controversies. Sponsors! Today’s show is brought to you by… DIRECTV! DIRECTV STREAM brings your live TV and on demand favorites together like never before. Head to directv.com to learn m...

USMNT World Cup Qualifying talk! Our analysis of Berhalter’s roster, building our preferred U.S. starting XI, what on earth should we expect from Canada, and much more 25.01.2022

It’s almost World Cup Qualifying time for the USMNT! On this episode, Taylor, Joe, and Graham dive into the U.S.’s latest roster, preview their upcoming opponents (El Salvador, Canada, and Honduras), build their preferred starting eleven, and much more.  Sponsors! Today’s show is brought to you by… DIRECTV! DIRECTV STREAM brings your live TV and on demand favorites together like never before. Head...

Weekend Review: AFCON updates, a convincing win for Chelsea, an unconvincing result for Juventus, a definitively Atletico performance from Atletico, and Graham lays down his in-stadium food laws 24.01.2022

Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to discuss all the biggest results from this past weekend. Up first, we go deep on the Premier League, with particular attention going to Chelsea's 2-0 win over Tottenham, which featured tactical adjustments for both teams, an incredible goal from Ziyech, and a thankless performance from Harry Kane. After that, it's a Continental Round-Up, featuring a what-could...

Allocation Disorder: Leeds' offer for Brenden Aaronson, Paul Arriola’s reported move to FC Dallas, ways to improve MLS, and much more w/Bobby Warshaw 21.01.2022

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Bobby Warshaw joins Sam to talk MLS, Gregg Berhalter, and much more! In the first segment, Sam and Bobby discuss Paul Arriola’s reported move to FC Dallas. What does this move mean for Arriola? And what does it mean for his USMNT prospects? In the second segment, they analyze ways to improve MLS and Leeds United’s interest in Brenden Aaronson. Finally...

Lamela's rabona and the best goals of 2021, Rafa Benitez’s downfall, VSPs for our national teams, and more listener questions 20.01.2022

It’s listener question time! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe team up to answer your lovely inquires. From soccer wedding officiants to unqualified coaches, you can find the full list of questions that we answered down below: 1) The Premier League has decided to allow one amateur player per team, and we have each been selected. Which Premier League team would each of us choose to be...

AFCON Update! Strong showings from Cameroon and Nigeria, the opposite of that for Ghana and Algeria, Senegal is the new Portugal, and much much more! 19.01.2022

Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to discuss the latest events in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations. Group A - Cameroon tops the group in convincing (but also sort of unconvincing?) fashion Group B - Senegal still only has one goal thus far, so naturally we think there's a chance they end up winning the whole thing. Or, at least, Ryan does! Plus, big (literally) numbers for Malawi and perfect kits...

Americans in Action! Dike’s first game for West Brom looks awfully familiar, Pepi starts, Kellyn Acosta’s move, plus Rusnak’s move to Seattle, TFC’s swap deal, and more MLS news 18.01.2022

It’s Americans in Action time! Taylor, Graham, and Joe looked through the film and came ready to chat about how a number of different Americans performed over the weekend. On this show, we discuss Pepi’s first start for Augsburg, Dike’s West Brom debut, Scally’s first game back after COVID, Pulisic’s struggles, and so, so much more. Before discussing those American performances, we spend the first...

Weekend Review! Man City dominate, Sierra Leone’s AFCON fairytale continues & Real Madrid claim silverware! 17.01.2022

The Weekend Review is here! While Taylor battles the wintry elements on the east coast, Ryan, Graham and Joe convene to discuss the action at the Etihad, the lack of action at Tottenham, some big matches at AFCON, Real Madrid’s Supercopa victory, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allocation Disorder: What does Ricardo Pepi’s transfer mean for Pepi and FC Dallas? Plus, a look at Mexico, Austin FC, the Houston Dynamo, and more with Jon Arnold 14.01.2022

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Jon Arnold joins Sam to discuss a slew of different topics. In the first segment, Sam and Jon discuss Ricardo Pepi’s move to the Bundesliga and FC Dallas’ offseason. In segment two, Jon dives deep on the Mexican men’s national team ahead of their World Cup Qualifiers at the end of this month. Finally, in the third segment, it’s all about the Houston D...

Listener Questions! Cities that suck at soccer, Premier League jerseys & a Vampiric XI! 13.01.2022

Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham are fielding your listener questions! On today's episode, we consider the female soccer figures who could manage in the men's game, the major cities in the world that suck at soccer, and an XI inspired by What We Do In The Shadows ! Sponsors! Today’s show is brought to you by… DIRECTV! DIRECTV STREAM brings your live TV and on demand favorites together like never befor...

Bundesliga catch-up w/ Manuel Veth: Is Ricardo Pepi a sign of things to come for Augsburg, what needs to change for Dortmund to challenge Bayern this season, and will Jesse Marsch get another Bundesliga gig? 12.01.2022

Manuel Veth makes his triumphant return! We discuss a whole lotta Bundesliga, including... 1) Eintracht Frankfurt's strong first half of the campaign 2) Dortmund still looking like a collection of individuals vs a cohesive unit under Marco Rose 3) Bayern Munich continuing to be Bayern Munich 4) The differences in journalistic standards between the United States, Canada and Germany 5) Ricardo Pepi'...

Americans in Action! Pepi’s Bundesliga debut, Musah and McKennie analysis, the USMNT’s January Camp roster, plus Diego Valeri’s reported move and more MLS updates 11.01.2022

On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into a whole bunch of American-centric action from the soccer world. In the first segment, we discuss the USMNT’s January Camp roster and some recent news and notes from around MLS. Then in the second and third segments, we chat about how a number of different USMNT-ers performed over the weekend. How did Ricardo Pepi do in his Bundesliga debut? What a...

Weekend Review! AFCON is underway, Newcastle’s dismal display (in the FA Cup), Ricardo Pepi's big day, Juve vs. Roma was cray-zay, and much, much more 10.01.2022

It was a crazy busy weekend of soccer! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe convene to talk through the action from the weekend and discuss anything and everything, including AFCON, the FA Cup, Ricardo Pepi’s Bundesliga debut, a wild game between Roma and Juventus in Serie A, and so, so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allocation Disorder: Inside Toronto FC’s busy offseason, Lorenzo Insigne’s salary, looking ahead to the USMNT's World Cup Qualifier against Canada, and more 07.01.2022

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Sam is joined by The Athletic’s Josh Kloke to discuss Toronto FC’s pursuit of Lorenzo Insigne, his record-setting salary, Toronto's DP situation, and more. Then, it’s on to some discussion about the USMNT’s upcoming World Cup Qualifier against Canada on January 30th. What will the atmosphere be like? How dangerous is this Canada team? All that - and m...

What’s going wrong for Manchester United, Insigne to Toronto and MLS coaching changes, and answering more listener questions 06.01.2022

It’s been a busy soccer week, so Taylor, Graham, and Joe are back together to update listeners on a host of topics and to answer some questions! In the first segment, we discuss what’s going wrong for Manchester United under Ralf Rangnick and dive into the latest information coming out of the Lukaku/Chelsea situation. In the second segment, we chat about Lorenzo Insigne’s upcoming move to Toronto...

The ideal managers to have as podcast partners, the differences between a good club manager and a good national team coach, the impact of a winter World Cup on the transfer market, and more Listener Questions! 05.01.2022

With Ryan still wandering the world on vacation, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to answer 6 listener questions: 1) If you could have a show in the style of the Gregg Berhalter-Bobby Warshaw USMNT podcast, which club manager would you choose to be your recurring guest? 2) With no World Cup this summer, why won't the Premier League extend its season into June? 3) Why does UEFA have draws for the...

Americans in Action: January transfer window moves that have happened, might happen, or need to happen, featuring Pepi, Dike, Miles Robinson and more! 04.01.2022

Taylor is joined by Joe and Graham to discuss some of the Americans that have already moved in the January window, as well as some of the moves that have been rumored, a few players in desperate need of a new club, and the Americans in Scotland that have most impressed our resident Glaswegian. Players discussed in this episode include, but are not limited to... 1) Ricardo Pepi - How do Augsburg pl...

Weekend Review! Arsenal test City like few teams have this year, Tuchel drops Lukaku against Liverpool, action in La Liga, and much more 03.01.2022

It’s Weekend Review time! Joe, Graham, and Taylor (and Sophie) combine to chat about the action from this past weekend. We discuss Arsenal vs. Manchester City, Chelsea vs. Liverpool (and the drama surrounding that match), a few games from La Liga, a pair of big USMNT transfers, and much more. Sponsors! This episode is brought to you by… Helix Sleep! Get up to $200 dollars off all mattress orders A...

New Year's Resolutions for Man City, Man United, Steven Gerrard, England, Gregg Berhalter and many many more! 31.12.2021

Graham, Ryan, and Taylor take turns suggesting some possible New Year's Resolutions for clubs, coaches and players in the football/soccer world... and make a few for themselves as well! Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Indochino! Get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more by using promo code ‘TSS’ at Indochino.com ! Babbel! Get an extra 3-months when you purchase a 3-month subscript...

Final Listener Question show of 2021! Why does the January transfer window exist, the best kit manufacturers, greatest players never to play for a heavyweight club, and much more! 29.12.2021

Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to answer your listener questions, including... 1) Why is there a January transfer window? 2) Should MLS increase the number of international roster spots to improve overall league quality? 3) Is Toni Kroos one of the greatest midfielders of all-time? 4) Is David Moyes actually a quality manager? 5) Have there ever been truly all time great players who never pla...

Boxing Day Review: goals goals goals in Man City v Leicester, which North London club is more likely to finish top four, and what is happening at Norwich? 27.12.2021

On today's episode, Graham, Ryan, and Taylor take a look at all the Boxing Day action in England (and a little in Scotland). We spend a good amount of time discussing Man City's 6-3 win over Leicester and Chelsea's Lukaku-inspired victory over Villa, but also get into Arsenal's comprehensive destruction of Norwich (pour some out for Todd Cantwell), a resurgent Tottenham team dispatching a Covid-ra...

TSS Holiday Gift Giving Special! Reyna Clones, Bielsa Beer, Deila's Underpants & More! 23.12.2021

We’re smack dab in the middle of the holiday season, which means it’s time to give some gifts to people in the soccer world! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe gathered their microphones around the fire and discussed gift ideas, including “How to Manage Your Finances, For Dummies” (looking at you Barcelona), a Gio Reyna clone, new underwear for Ronny Deila, and so many others. Sponsors...

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