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The TSS Weekend Review makes its triumphant return as the 23/24 season kicks in! Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham look at an eventful draw between Chelsea and Liverpool, Newcastle's spritely start and Tottenham's Big Ange Revolution! Plus, we turn our attention to... more

We're back on the feed with more World Cup analysis! Spoilers ahead... Joe and Taylor were left home alone for the weekend, and rather than indulge their desires to overload the episode with Specific Predictions (much to the presumed annoyance of Ryan)... more

We're back on the feed with more World Cup analysis! Warning mateys: there be spoilers ahead... The TSS gang discuss Spain's extra-time triumph over the Netherlands, in which VAR reviews threatened to become the main character! And we consider Japan's... more

We're back with even more World Cup analysis! On this episode... Spoilers ahead! ...our foursome discuss France's big win over Morocco (did we learn anything about France along the way?) and Colombia's narrow victory over Jamaica (can Colombia keep their... more

The 2023 Women's World Cup Round of 16's penultimate day of action saw England (barely) ascend in the quarter-finals, after coming up against an impressive Nigeria side. Then, co-hosts Australia booked their spot in the final eight with a concise win over... more

Welp... That sucked. It's a game of inches (or in this case millimeters) as the USA crashes out of the 2023 Women's World Cup. What did Sweden get right in there approach, what several things did the US get wrong in theirs (despite this being their best... more

The World Cup knockout stages have arrived! Huzzah! On this episode of Women’s World Cup Daily, we take a look at Spain's magnificent showing against Switzerland, and another imperious Japanese performance, plus we look ahead to the USWNT's big one with... more

Just like that, the World Cup group stage is over! On this episode of Women’s World Cup Daily, we… (spoilers below) …dig into what on earth happened to Germany! Plus, how did Colombia and Morocco make it through to the knockout rounds? Then, it’s onto a... more

We’re back to chat about the latest World Cup action! Spoilers below… We witnessed history! How did Jamaica hold out against Brazil to advance to the Round of 16? We discuss that, France’s win over Panama, what we expect from Sweden against the USWNT... more

The whole gang gathers around their respective microphones to spend the first 2 segments discussing the USWNT's final group stage game against Portugal... Spoilers below Which was very bad according to Graham and Taylor and not so bad if you're Joe... more

The whole gang is back to chat about the latest World Cup action! Spoilers ahead... We start by diving into Japan's incredible performance against Spain. How did they set themselves up for so much success? And what does this result mean for the USWNT's... more

Ryan, Taylor and Graham have gathered on a Sunday to talk World Cup! On this episode, we look at Colombia's shock result against Germany, Morocco's statement win, Norway's rout and whatever Switzerland did to maintain their top-of-the-group status!

Ryan and Taylor have been abandoned by Graham and Joe (who takes off one whole day a month?) but they're still talking the World Cup! with more World Cup coverage! On this episode, we dive into the action from France's big clash with Brazil, Sweden's slightly... more

We’re back with more World Cup coverage! On this episode, we dive into the action from Argentina’s clash with South Africa, England’s tight meeting with Denmark, and China’s battle with Haiti.

The TSS Gang returns to review the latest from the Women's World Cup action, with a focus on the USWNT's draw with The Netherlands. Then, we look at Portugal's comfortable triumph over Vietnam and Nigeria's dramatic victory over Australia!

We're back with another look at all the latest World Cup action, including another immaculate performance from Japan, dominance from Spain and a crucial result for Canada. Then, it's onto some Very Specific Predictions!

We're back with another look at all the latest World Cup action. We start with Colombia's impressive outing vs. South Korea before diving into an incredible result from the Philippines and yet another disappointing display from Norway in their match against... more

No spoilers in the title! (we heard your complaints) Your favorite foursome takes a look back at Germany's destruction of Morocco, Brazil's destruction of Panama, and Italy's... not quite destruction of Argentina. Plus, specific predictions for... more

It's a bumper edition of the TSS WWCD, as Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham look at Japan's impressive display against Zambia, England's questionable performance against Haiti, France's deadlock with Jamaica, the Netherlands' victory over Portugal, and much more!

The USWNT's World Cup title defense is officially on! Taylor and Joe dive *deep* into the United States' win over Vietnam. What went right? What went wrong? Did Vlatko surprise us? And can VAR be any slower? All that -- and more -- on the show.

The Total Soccer Show's 2023 Women's World Cup daily coverage rolls on! Our foursome breaks down Canada’s entertaining (but imperfect) draw with Nigeria, Switzerland’s win over a Philippines team that should still be happy, and Spain’s dominant performance... more

Total Soccer Show's 2023 Women's World Cup daily coverage starts here! Graham and Ryan break down a brace of victories for the two host nations, with New Zealand pulling off a surprise win over (a disappointingly unfocused) Norway, and Australia's physical... more

Graham and Ryan are here to comb through all the latest transfer speculation, while analyzing the deals that have already been struck this summer! We discuss Harry Kane's imminent future, Mason Mount's impact at Manchester United, the influx of Saudi Arabian... more

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to talk about all things USMNT! We start with a chat about the Gold Cup (Was it a useful exercise? Did anyone stand out in a good way?). Then, it’s on to a slew of USMNT transfers! Is Christian Pulisic’s move to Milan a good... more

Total Soccer Show's 2023 Women's World Cup preview series concludes, quite logically, with Group H! Taylor, Graham, Joe and Ryan look at the key players, tactics, coaches, storylines and Very Specific Predictions for Germany, Morocco, Colombia and South Korea.

Total Soccer Show's 2023 Women's World Cup preview series continues with Group G! Taylor, Graham, Joe and Ryan (he’s back!) look at the key players, tactics, coaches, storylines and Very Specific Predictions for Sweden, South Africa, Italy and Argentina.

Total Soccer Show's 2023 Women's World Cup preview series continues with Group F! Taylor, Graham, Joe and Gass look at the key players, tactics, coaches, storylines and Very Specific Predictions for France, Jamaica, Panama, and Brazil.

Total Soccer Show's 2023 Women's World Cup preview series continues with Group E! Taylor, Graham, Joe and Gass look at the key players, tactics, coaches, storylines and Very Specific Predictions for the USWNT, Vietnam, Netherlands and Portugal.

We've reached Group D in our 2023 Women's World Cup preview series! Huzzah! As is the custom, Taylor, Graham, Joe and Gass look at the key players, tactics, coaches and storylines for England, Haiti, Denmark, China. And there's some very specific predictions... more

Taylor and Joe are here to chat about what they liked (and didn’t like) from the USMNT’s narrow win over Canada in the Gold Cup quarterfinals. We run through Matt Turner’s heroics, the long stoppages, and some standout players.

Spain, Costa Rica, Zambia and Japan. And of course, we cap the episode off with customary predictions for each team!

It's time to preview Group B at the Women's World Cup! Taylor, Graham, Joe, and Gass dive into every team to discuss their key players, tactics, coaches, stories, and much, much more. We cap the episode off with predictions for each team, too! Will Canada's... more

It's time to get our preview on! Ahead of the start of the 2023 Women's World Cup, Taylor, Graham, Joe, and Gass have information to share about Group A! They dive into every team to discuss key players, tactics, coaches, stories, and much, much more. Plus,... more

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to dive into the USMNT's latest win: a 6-0 triumph over Trinidad and Tobago! What did we learn from the game? Who stood out? And who struggled? We answer all of those questions, and then take a look at a handful of U.S. more

Hector Castelltort, Head of International Communications at CA Osasuna, makes his TSS debut to discuss his club's La Liga campaign, with particular emphasis on the history and culture of the club itself, the emphasis on youth development in the local... more

Canada Soccer’s general secretary Jason de Vos recently stated that the association may have to consider filing for bankruptcy. Why is that? How did Canada Soccer get into such a difficult financial position? And what comes next for their federation and for... more

Ryan, Graham, Joe and Taylor have prised open the mailbag to discuss the USMNT player who is most likely to go to Saudi Arabia, our rankings of the Top 5 CONCACAF players, and much more!

It's time for some U.S. and MLS-centric listener questions! Taylor, Joe, and Gass dive into a whole host of topics, ranging from promising young MLS stars to Yunus Musah's future and everything in between. You can find the full list of questions we answered... more

It's time for some U.S. and MLS-centric listener questions! Taylor, Joe, and Gass dive into a whole host of topics, ranging from promising young MLS stars to Yunus Musah's future and everything in between. You can find the full list of questions we answered... more

Taylor is back from vacation and joined by Graham to discuss the USA's opening game at the 2023 Gold Cup, a 1-1 draw with Jamaica. What (if any) conclusions should we draw from this inexperienced team's opening game? Who stood out in a good way and who did the... more

Joe Lowery and David Gass are here to break down the USMNT’s first game of the 2023 Gold Cup. *spoilers ahead* Who stood out from Saturday night’s 1-1 draw with Jamaica? What should we expect from this team moving forward? And how much do any of these... more

Ryan Graham and Joe gather round ye olde microphones and analyze the transfer needs of each of Europe's biggest teams!

It's here! The U.S. women's national team's roster for this summer's World Cup was released earlier in the day on Wednesday. Ryan, Graham, and Joe dive into Vlatko Andonovski's choices. What are the surprises? Who missed out on the squad? What's the team's... more

Graham and Ryan are here to dip into the Listener Questions mailbag! In this episode, we look at a world with a joint men's and women's team coach, we look at the growth of Saudi Arabian soccer and we become Bayern Munich CEOs!

It's late-night USMNT review time! Taylor, from Virginia, and Joe, from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, dive into the Concacaf Nations League Final clash between the U.S. and Canada. No spoilers here in the description, but we had plenty to discuss on the... more

Taylor is joined by Joe Lowery, who managed to escape Roomba Stadium last night, to discuss the USA's comprehensive victory over Mexico in the Concacaf Nations League. How did the US nullify Mexico's attacking play? Which players shone the brightest for the... more

The episode summary is what the title says. It's late. You get the idea.

On this week's deep dive, we're looking at the ongoing situation between Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappe. As Graham Ruthven notes in conversation with Ryan Bailey, the French striker 'has kicked the hornet's nest" regarding his future, and accelerated... more

The Listener Question mailbag is open, and Taylor, Graham, Joe and Ryan have the answers! On today's show, we're matching USMNT stars with their hometown MLS clubs, we're considering the all-time great soccer images, and we have a movie game for Joe!

We're only days away from the latest edition of USA vs. Mexico! Taylor, Gass, and Joe combine to preview Thursday's matchup, discuss the latest on El Tri, talk key players, and much more. Then, it's on to analyzing the USMNT's roster for the Gold Cup. What do... more

The whole gang is here to review the Champions League Final! We chat about… -How City took down Inter to complete their treble -What went well for Inter from the opening kickoff -Key performers on both sides -John Stones’ new role (yes, another new... more

Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to take turns drafting their starting lineups composed entirely of the characters from the HBO drama-comedy-drama, Succession. Here are the squads, if you want to know in advance... (spoilers for the episode) Graham -... more

One of the greatest players of all time is making his way to South Florida! Ryan, Graham and Taylor look into Lionel Messi's sensational MLS move, breaking down the details of the deal, looking at how this will shape the sport in the US, and much more!

Is this Messi to Miami thing actually happening? The whole gang is here to talk about that and to answer your questions! From Tottenham's managerial appointment to the decline of soccer in Greece to the USMNT's upcoming Nations League games, we covered a lot... more

Taylor, Joe, and Gass are here! Right from the jump, we pepper Gass with questions about his time broadcasting games for The Soccer Tournament in North Carolina. Which former pros still have it? And what was life like at the athlete's village (or whatever the... more

In a huge weekend for finals, there were big victories for Man City, RB Leipzig, Barcelona Femenino, Leon and Central Coast Mariners. Plus, there were big departures from the European game for Leo Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Karim Benzema. Ryan, Taylor, Joe... more

Manchester City are two games away from a historic treble, with a team that has evolved into an unbeatable machine under Pep Guardiola. Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe look at the changes City have made this season, their potential for growth, and the alleged... more

It's awards time! The whole gang hand out some "gongs" to figures from around Europe as the season comes to a close. We discuss... Player of the season Manager of the season Goal of the season Over and under achiever of the season Most shocking result... more

The whole gang is here to answer your questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below: 1) What’s the difference between a league and a cup? 2) If we could go back in time to recruit one U.S. dual-national who chose not to play for the... more

It's time to dive into some drama! We spend a large chunk of the show discussing all the conflict at Toronto FC, and try to figure out where the team goes from here (and with which personnel still employed). Then it's praise for Philadelphia, Cincinnati and... more

The Bundesliga and Premier League concluded over the weekend, with plenty of drama in each. Borussia Dortmund failed to get over the line, allowing Bayern to swoop in for their 11th consecutive title win. Meanwhile, Leeds and Leicester dropped to the... more

Ryan, Taylor and Graham discuss the fallout from the racist abuse that Vinicius Jr suffered during Real Madrid's visit to Valencia last weekend - and the ongoing issue of racism in European soccer.

Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to take a look at the remaining drama around the leagues of Europe. Who will be playing in the second division next season? Will it be Dortmund or Bayern lifting silverware in the Bundesliga? How many points will Juventus be... more

It's time for listener questions! The whole gang is here to chat about Julian Alvarez's role at Manchester City, how Balogun would fair with Brentford, the latest on the USWNT player pool, The Great Badge Tournament, and so much more.

Let’s talk MLS! And U-20 World Cup! On this episode, Taylor, Joe, and Gass combine to chat about the U.S.’s opening win against Ecuador at the U-20 World Cup. Then, it’s onto our new Stock Up, Stock Down look at MLS. From chaos in Toronto to dual-national... more

Taylor, Joe and Ryan are joined by returning champion Graham to discuss an eventful weekend of soccer, in which Man City won a title without kicking a ball, Borussia Dortmund climbed into the Bundesliga catbird seat and Vinicius Jr suffered racist abuse in... more

Taylor and Ryan discuss Ivan Toney's eight-month ban for breaching FA betting rules, and the greater role that sports betting plays in the beautiful game.

The Champions League Final is set! Taylor, Ryan, and Joe dive into how Manchester City stormed past Real Madrid to get there and how Inter Milan stood firm against AC Milan to advance. What did we make of these two semifinals? And is there any way for Inter to... more

Ryan is joined by Joe and Taylor to answer some particularly excellent Listener Questions, including... 1) Is Ryan Bailey real? (Yes, that's a real question that we answered) 2) Which of Pep Guardiola's midfield trios is/was his best midfield trio? 3)... more

Big news in the USMNT-sphere! Balogun has committed to playing for the United States. Taylor and Joe break down what that means for the U.S., analyze Balogun's game, and smile for a long time. Then, it's on to a batch of listener questions! How has Evander... more

Ryan, Taylor and Joe convene to discuss the biggest stories of the weekend, including Barcelona's title win, Arsenal's collapse, Southampton's relegation and much more!

Stop me if you've heard this before, but Real Madrid are good at this whole Champions League. How have they had such success in recent memory? Have they historically had a defined style of play? Do they now? What does the future hold and who might be joining... more

Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into this week’s Champions League semifinal action! How did Real Madrid keep Manchester City’s attack quiet? What’s next for City in the second leg? How did Inter jump all over Milan? And can Rafael Leao lead a comeback in the... more

Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to answer your listener questions, including... 1) What is the worst (or best) dive of the 2022-2023 season? What about of all-time? 2) Why would anyone who wants to sign Nagelsmann owe money to Bayern Munich? 3)... more

The coaching carousel has begun, folks. Taylor, Joe, and Gass dive into Gerhard Struber and Ezra Hendrickson's departures, what's next for the New York Red Bulls and the Chicago Fire, and other news and notes from around the league.

The TSS gang look back upon a weekend of soccer in which tension increased in the Premier League title race, Real Madrid claimed the Spanish Cup, Frank Lampard finally won a game at Chelsea, and much more!

It's Ongoing Saga time! What's going on at Manchester United? Is the club actually up for sale, what's slowing the process down, who are the bidders, and what will happen next? All that and much more, plus some depressing moments of fandom realization from... more

The gang is all here to discuss the madness going on around the soccer world! We chat about Chelsea's latest embarrassment, Haaland's new record, BIG SAM TIME for Leeds, LAFC's success in CCL, and a whole load of other topics.

Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham are here to delve into the Listener Questions mailbag! The gang consider new coaches for the USMNT, Mexico and Canada (with a specific MLS caveat), Ivan Toney's credentials as a Man Utd player are weighed up, and we discuss various... more

Joe Lowery and David Gass are here talking all things MLS! In the first segment, we dive into the most interesting action from Week 10. Then, it's on to our early season MLS awards. From MVP to young player of the year to coach of the year to best transaction,... more

Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham convene to discuss an eventful weekend in the beautiful game, in which Liverpool earned a last-minute triumph over Tottenham, Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal ceded ground in their respective title races, and Napoli were made to wait... more

With Frank Lampard's current stint as Chelsea manager returning a record of five straight losses, the rumor mill is suggesting Mauricio Pochettino is being lined up to take the reins at Stamford Bridge. On today's Big Thing, Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham... more

The foursome is here with a cheeky midweek(y) review! From Man City's decisive win over Arsenal to Chelsea's problems to stumbling in La Liga to cup games in Italy to CCL action, we covered plenty of ground.

On today's episode, the whole crew is together again to answer your listener questions! 1) Which players that don't defend do so because of manager instruction and which ones because they're just bad at it and/or lazy? 2) Who are some of the best players... more

Taylor, Joe, and Gass are here to discuss U.S. Soccer's decision to hire Matt Crocker as their new sporting director. Was it a good move? What are our initial impressions? How much does a sporting director matter? We chat about that, plus MLS transfer deadline... more

It's Weekend Review time! The gang look back upon a weekend where Spurs delivered the worst opening 20 minutes in Premier League history, the FA Cup delivered us a Manchester Derby final and Wrexham finally made it to the promised land after much hard work... more

Ryan and Graham are joined by the always-excellent David Gass to run through an eventful Champions League matchday, which has set up a pair of intriguing semifinals!

With Joe and Taylor away on USMNT duty (congrats on the call-up, guys), Ryan and Taylor answer your listener questions—including a slightly terrifying look at the way AI will eventually be used in soccer!

Taylor, Joe, and David Gass are here to chat MLS! We discuss some of the weekend's most interesting action and make VSPs for the rest of the 2023 season. From transfers to stats to goals, we cover plenty of ground across the league.

Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe convene to discuss another monumental weekend in the Premier League, in which Man City gained another two points on leaders Arsenal, while Chelsea and Spurs both suffered setbacks. Meanwhile, as always, El Trafico delivered!

Whistled and jeered in Paris, cheered in Barcelona; what comes next for Lionel Messi? Since the World Cup, Messi and PSG have struggled to find success in the 2023 season. What is the current situation at PSG? Where might he end up? Why did he leave (or... more

This week's Champions League action is in the books, and Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to break it all down. We discuss City's dominant win over Bayern, Real Madrid's tactics in their win over Chelsea, the Milan teams' success, CCL, and so much more.

It's time for listener questions! On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into Christian Pulisic's needed summer move, discuss why the major European leagues are called the "Big Five", examine Rangers' managerial situation, look at Italy's top four, talk... more

Taylor is joined by Joe and David to talk Generation Adidas Cup, the most interesting moments from MLS this past weekend, and answer your MLS and USMNT-centric questions: 1) What club would you say has the best academy in the world? What makes them... more

Taylor, Ryan, Joe and Graham tackle all the biggest talking points from the weekend, including the USWNT's World Cup prep, a modern classic match at Anfield, Frank Lampard's latest Chelsea managerial debut, and much more!

Liverpool were just a few games from a quadruple sweep last season, but have found themselves far from glory in the current campaign. What has gone wrong for the Reds? Has Jurgen Klopp taken this team as far as he can? And how do they get back to their recent... more

Ryan, Graham, and Joe take you around the world to review the latest games across the soccer landscape. From midweek Premier League action (and Chelsea's decision to hire Frank Lampard), to El Classico, to cup action in Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands, to... more

Ryan, Graham, and Joe are here to answer your listener questions! From analysis of the Chili’s menu to USMNT players that need a move to minor league baseball teams becoming soccer teams, we covered plenty of ground.

Taylor is joined by David Gass and Paul Tenorio to discuss the latest MLS scandal involving territorial disputes and academy tampering. What are the approaches being advocated, how has youth development changed in the last 10 years, and how things might... more

Taylor, Joe, Graham and Ryan look back upon an eventful weekend, in which the Premier League suffered its 12th and 13th managerial casualties of the season, Thomas Tuchel's start at Bayern was a rousing success and Man City kept the title race alive!