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We answer listener questions about Pulisic, Chelsea, Arsenal, Ben Olsen, Jordan Morris, and Weston McKennie. We also talk Zlatan in El Trafico and Marta in the NWSL SPONSORS: Manscaped! Use code TSS at http://manscaped.com and get 20% off plus free shipping Policy Genius! Go to  http://policygenius.com  to shop for life insurance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor take a look at all the action from the past weekend, most notably the VAR drama in the Premier League. How many penalties should have been given and why didn't that end up being the case? Plus, Liverpool dominate while Newcastle and Crystal Palace lay down blueprints (according to Ryan). We also talk Bundesliga, Serie A, and MLS, with some scouting in there as well!  SPONSORS! Toda...

Taylor talks to David Amoyal of The Calcioland Podcast about the upcoming Serie A season: will there actually be a title race, who will be competing for the European spaces, and which less-heralded teams are worth keeping an eye on? Plus, there are new signings, new managers, and new drama to be discussed! All that and more! TODAY'S SPONSORS! Hims! Go to http://ForHims.com/totalsoccerED  to get a...

We pick our roster for September's games SPONSORS: Hello Fresh! Go to http://hellofresh.com/TSS80 and use code TSS80 for $80 off your first four boxes. Postmates! Download the iOS or Android app for free and then use code SOCCER for 100 USD of free delivery credit in your first seven days SOCCER 101 Listen to our new show! Easy subscription links here:  https://www.totalsoccershow.com/soccer101  ...

Daryl and Taylor are joined in studio by Kickers head coach David Bulow to discuss the recent run of good form, as well as the rough patch the team went through in June. There's also some Arsenal talk near the end for you Gooners fans out there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We open with a review of the TSS Derby — Wolves vs Man Utd — including a tactical overview and a breakdown of both goals, plus Paul Pogba's penalty kick. Then, listener questions about the weekend action. Here are your timestamps: 27:10 — Which young American abroad had the best start to their season? (We talk Steffen, Dest, McKennie, Pulisic) 37:50 — What's the tactical advantage given by Sheffie...

Ryan and Taylor review all the major action from the weekend, including the start of the La Liga season, plus PSG dropping points in France, Bayern dropping points in Germany, Newcastle dropping points all over the place! There's VAR to be yelled about, Simpsons to be referenced, and Finnish strikers to praise! Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... SeatGeek! Use code TSS for $10 off your...

Did Pele really score 1,000 goals? What particular set of skills made him such a formidable striker? How did this this 5-foot-8 guy score so many headers? In this profile of Pele, we answer as many questions as we can about the most famous soccer player of all time. Of course, this is only half of the full episode. To listen to the full show, use whatever app you're using right now to search for o...

Daryl and Taylor discuss the tactical adjustments that led to the Kickers' goal in their 1-0 win over Forward Madison. They also get into lineup adjustments and the solid atmosphere in Madison. SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by Ledbury! They're a Richmond-based men's apparel company that specializes in luxury men's dress shirts, casual shirts and related accessories. Their annual warehou...

Taylor talks to Eurosport's Graham Ruthven about the upcoming La Liga season. They start off by discussing some of the lesser-followed teams in the league as well as why they're worth keeping an eye on, and then it's on to The Big Three (Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid) and what the season ahead may look like. Plus, there's some Neymar and Gareth Bale chat in there as well, and a whole lot...

In Part 2 of our Bundesliga season preview, Taylor and Matt focus on all things Schalke, Americans in Germany, and the clubs that could be challenging for European places. SPONSORS! Today's episode is brought to you by... Dollar Shave Club! Go to  http://dollarshaveclub.com/tss  to get an Ultimate Starter Set for $5 Manscaped! Use code TSS at http://manscaped.com  and get 20% off plus free shippin...

In Part 1 of what turned out to be a two parter, Taylor talks to Matt Hermann of the Talking Fussball podcast. They take a look at the teams most likely to finish in the top 3 spots, the newly promoted sides, Tyler Adams, the Soviet influence in German football, and much much more. Check back for Part 2 tomorrow! Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Feals, a better way to feel better!...

Daryl and Taylor do their best to answer your Premier League-centric questions, like... 1) How big of a role did Christian Erikson play in turning things around for Spurs against Aston Villa? 2) Will the pressure be on Frank Lampard this season?   3) Why didn't Pulisic start against Man United? 4) Is Marcus Rashford good enough to be a Big 4 striker? 5) What were the arguments for and against clos...

Ryan Bailey returns (even though he was allegedly on the show last week) to help Taylor review the weekend that was in the Premier League. Are Chelsea in trouble or figuring things out? Will City annihilate everyone this season? Same question for Liverpool? How angry should Newcastle fans be? All that, plus Spice Girls, VAR, and Ryan's favorite Ninja Turtle. Sponsors! Today's show is brought to yo...

In this teaser episode for our new show, Soccer 101, we explain the two possible origins of the football phrase derby, how to pronounce, and then discuss some of our favorite derbies. To hear the full episode, and to hear the other episodes in the Soccer 101 feed, you'll find every podacast player subscription link here: http://totalsoccershow.com/soccer101   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Daryl is joined by TSS fave/guest co-host Ryan Bailey to preview Man City's Premier League season. Starting at 33:45, we also talk AFC Wimbledon, an English team with a fascinating history (both recent and, I would argue, going way back) Go to  https://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/  to learn about the new stadium and maybe even contribute to the cause Today's show is sponsored by FBREf.com, where you ca...

Daryl talks to SB Nation staff writer Zito Madu about all things Arsenal. Unai Emery's style of play is yet to emerge as anything identifiable at the Emirates, but the signings of Pepe and Ceballos give reason for optimism. Ozil's role is still TBD, but how that unfolds will be important either way. Meanwhile, youngsters like Reiss Nelson and Joe Willock will have a role to play. Starting 43:45, w...

You know Keith Costigan from FOX, perhaps for his Bundesliga and Seattle Sounders coverage. But Keith is also a Liverpool fan and expert, and it was a pleasure to discuss all things LFC with him. We go into detail on why Liverpool have gone so long without a Premier League title, why that might be about to change, and how Liverpool will handle three strikers who just played summer their second sum...

Daryl talks to Mike Goodman, managing editor of StatsBomb, about Everton's season. The Toffees finally have an exciting striker in teenage sensation Moise Kean, but lost a statistically significant defensive midfielder in Idrissa Gana Gueye. To read more of Mike's work, visit http://StatsBomb.com Today's show is sponsored by Hello Fresh. Go to http://hellofresh.com/TSS80 and use code TSS80 for $80...

Carl Anka is back! He talks to Daryl about all things Man Utd, including the Harry Maguire signing, Paul Pogba giving Utd one more good year, Lukaku's muscle gain and loss, and Solskjaer's tactical setup. Carl is also going to be covering Southampton for the Athletic this season, so we close with a quick Saints preview. Today's show is sponsored by FBREf.com, where you can find all kinds of Premie...

Daryl is joined by Andres Eduardo of the Roman's Empire podcast to preview Chelsea's 2019-20 season. We cover the entire team from front to back, get into the details of Lampard's playing style, explain where Christian Pulisic fits into the system and why he might succeed, get excited about Ross Barkley running at defenders, and try to figure out which of the three available strikers Chelsea will...

We go deeeeeeep on Spurs — the coach, the style, the shape, the players, the signings, the lack of signings, the gap that Tanguy Ndombele fills, the evolution of Dele Alli, why early August is Erik Lamela's favorite time of year, and plenty more, with today's guest Nathan A Clark, an analyst and writer who focuses on Tottenham. Spurs fans should absolutely follow Nathan on Twitter @NathanAClark / ...

It's a jam-packed show! Daryl and Taylor answer 8 listener questions, and finally get a chance to provide some updates to the scouting network. Listener Questions: 1) Might the GM position at US Soccer be a mistake? 2) Should we be worried about the US potentially losing dual nationals and what can be done to keep players from wavering? 3) Could Sergino Dest or Nick Lima play left back for the USA...

We review the MLS All-Stars vs Atletico Madrid, and then answer five listener questions: 1. Where did the term “soccer” come from? 2. What's the benefit of having 2 transfer windows as opposed to just one transfer deadline (like other sports)? 3. Would you rather manage a top club team or a top international team and why? 4. What advice do you have for someone trying to start a new female soccer p...

We review the Richmond Kickers' 2-1 win over Toronto FC II  Highlights of game:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRXXQYf1xTE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.