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

Latest Episodes:

Which title win was most impressive, would Liverpool have been top of the league with Virgil van Dijk, which relegated players should bigger teams sign, and more end-of-season listener questions May 26, 2021

Show notes

Now that many of Europe’s top leagues have finished up their domestic seasons, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe combine to answer some end-of-the-season themed listener questions! You can find the full list of questions down below:

1) Which title win from Europe’s top five leagues was the most impressive this year?

2) Who are some players from relegated teams around Europe that would really benefit some teams that stayed up?

3) Would Liverpool have challenged for the Premier League title if Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez had stayed healthy?

4) Are there any teams who spent much of the season at the bottom of their league but started to hit their stride toward the end of the season?

5) Will Taylor admit that Manchester City are a bigger club than Manchester United if City win the Champions League Final on Saturday?

6) What story or event in the world would have made Daryl the happiest this season?

7) What were the best (and worst) transfers this season?

Sponsors!

American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!

Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!

ManScaped! Get 20% off & free shipping, with the code TSS at Manscaped.com!

Policygenius! You can save 50% or more on life insurance by comparing quotes at Policygenius.com!

BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS!

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

Americans Abroad Season Review w/Adam Belz! Best transfer, most impressive trophy, best defender, midfielder, and attacker, and more; plus plenty of Nations League USMNT roster talk May 25, 2021

Show notes

For this special end-of-season Americans abroad review show, Taylor and Joe are joined by the Scuffed Podcast's Adam Belz to talk about the season that was for Americans playing across the Atlantic. Which American made the best move? Which American is most in need of a move? Which player in each position group had the best season? We answer those questions - and many more!

Before handing out those awards, Taylor, Joe, and Belz discuss the USMNT's roster for their upcoming Nations League games. Plus, what does this four game window represent for the USMNT? Belz has thoughts.

Sponsors!

American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!

Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!

ManScaped! Get 20% off & free shipping, with the code TSS at Manscaped.com!

Policygenius! You can save 50% or more on life insurance by comparing quotes at Policygenius.com!

BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS!

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

Weekend Review! Atleti take the spoils (and ruin it for the Royals), Liverpool toil and PSG recoil! May 24, 2021

Show notes

Ryan, Taylor and Graham convene to discuss the denouement of Europe’s biggest leagues, and more!

La Liga title race: Atletico Madrid picked up their first title since 2014 on a highly dramatic final day in Spain!

Premier League conclusion: Chelsea and Liverpool squeaked into the Champions League spots on the final day, thanks in part to Leicester’s (on-brand) poor end to the season. Was this finish Jurgen Klopp’s greatest Liverpool triumph?

Bundesliga final day: Robert Lewandowski broke Gerd Muller’s goalscoring record with his 41st of the season in Bayern’s 5-2 win over Augsburg!

Serie A conclusion: Napoli Leicester-ed their way our of Champions League contention, while Juventus snuck back on to Europe’s top table!

Seattle Sounders vs. Atlanta Utd: Seattle’s undefeated season continues, but Atlanta showed some encouraging signs of improvement as they limbed to third in the East.

Sponsors!

American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!

Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!

ManScaped! Get 20% off & free shipping, with the code TSS at Manscaped.com!

Policygenius! You can save 50% or more on life insurance by comparing quotes at Policygenius.com!

BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS!

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

Allocation Disorder: MLS Budget XI, questionable contracts, which teams are spending poorly, and more analysis of MLS Salary Dump Day; plus, the return of the Columbus Crew May 21, 2021

Show notes

On this week's episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss one of the purest joys on the Major League Soccer calendar: Salary Dump Day. Which teams are throwing good money after bad? Which teams are putting their dollars to good use? What lessons can we (or future MLS expansion teams) learn from the salary data? After answering all of those questions, our hosts move on to talk about the return of the Columbus Crew and the USMNT's roster for their May 30th game against Switzerland.

Sponsors!

American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!

Helix! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/TSS!

Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!

Wealthfront! To get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/TSS!

LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs will help you hire the right person for your role. And, your first job post is free! Just visit LinkedIn.com/TSS!

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

Sam Stejskal discusses the latest USMNT roster, 2021 MLS Salary Dump Day, and the issues facing both Columbus and Cincinnati May 20, 2021

Show notes

Sam Stejskal of The Athletic and the Allocation Disorder podcast is back on TSS and ready to talk about, first and foremost, dogs. But then! It's on to the latest USMNT roster: who's in, who will play where, and why we might not see a lot of these faces again this summer. After that, we take a look at the latest MLS Salary Dump (Sam's favorite day of the year according to Taylor) and share some thoughts about the present situations of both FC Cincinnati and the Columbus Crew.

Sponsors!

American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!

Helix! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/TSS!

Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!

Wealthfront! To get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/TSS!

LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs will help you hire the right person for your role. And, your first job post is free! Just visit LinkedIn.com/TSS!

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

Is it Chris Richards’ time to shine with the USMNT, how did Sporting CP win the league, is the five sub rule here to stay, and more listener questions May 19, 2021

Show notes

On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe assemble (not unlike the Avengers) to answer your listener questions. Is it Chris Richards Time for the United States Men's National Team? How did Sporting Clube de Portugal win their first league title in 19 years? Answers to both of those questions, and many more, on the show. You can find the full list of questions that we discussed down below!

1) With Aaron Long's recent injury, is it Chris Richards' time to shine for the USMNT?

2) How are player ratings determined? Is the rating completely statistical or is there a subjective element?

3) What can MLS do to better develop players who are in their early 20's to help provide solid depth for the USMNT?

4) Theoretically, if COVID restrictions were lifted and it was 100% safe to travel, what city would we visit to see both the best soccer and have the best vacation experience this summer?

5) How did Sporting Clube de Portugal win the Portuguese league for the first time in nearly two decades?

6) Is the five sub rule here to stay?

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

Weekend Review: American Edition, featuring Gio Reyna, Weston McKennie, John Brooks, Eryk Williamson, and more! May 18, 2021

Show notes

Taylor and Joe chat about some of the most notable performances by USMNT-eligible players from around the world. From the Pacific Northwest to Turin, you can find the list of players discussed down below!

1) Eryk Williamson, Portland Timbers

2) Julian Araujo, LA Galaxy

3) Weston McKennie, Juventus

4) Christian Pulisic, Chelsea

5) Gio Reyna, Borussia Dortmund

6) John Brooks, Wolfsburg

Sponsors!

American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!

Helix! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/TSS!

Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!

Wealthfront! To get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/TSS!

LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs will help you hire the right person for your role. And, your first job post is free! Just visit LinkedIn.com/TSS!

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

Weekend Review: Vardy has an in-car party as Leicester win the FA Cup, Lieke Martens leads Barcelona to Champions League triumph, and the title race in Spain is almost as tight as it was in Turkey May 17, 2021

Show notes

Ryan, Taylor and Graham convene to discuss an emotion-filled weekend in the beautiful game!

- Chelsea vs. Leicester: With fans back at Wembley Stadium, Leicester treated us to one of the all-time great FA Cup Finals. But did Tactics Tommy get his approach wrong?

- Chelsea vs. Barcelona: It all went wrong for Emma Hayes’ triumphant Chelsea in the Champions League Final, where they met a Barcelona side who seemed to be playing an entirely different sport, such was their mastery of the occasion!

- Juventus vs. Internazionale: With penalties, red cards and no shortage of drama, the Derby D’Italia was an eventful one!

- The Spanish Title Race: Things are going down to the last day in Spain between the Madrid sides, while Barcelona fluffed their lines against Celta.

Plus, we discuss the Turkish and French title races, Rangers’ unbeaten streak, and more!

Sponsors!

American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!

Helix! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at

HelixSleep.com/TSS!

Wealthfront! To get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/TSS!

LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs will help you hire the right person for your role. And, your first job post is free! Just visit LinkedIn.com/TSS

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

What went wrong for Juventus this season and where do they go from here? Christine Cupo has thoughts May 14, 2021

Show notes

Christine Cupo from the Juventibus Twitch stream makes her debut appearance on The Total Soccer Show to discuss the season so far for Juventus. She tackles the burning questions, like...

Was there complacency from the start of the season?
Should the club have parted ways with Sarri and why had things become so untenable?
Who deserves the largest share of the blame for the way things have panned out?
Will Weston McKennie continue to be a key player for them next season, regardless of who is in charge?
Has Ronaldo become the solution to some problems but the cause of several others?
What needs to happen from both the coaching and roster perspectives to get things back on track?

We (mostly she) also take a look at how Milan have had such a strong campaign, why Roma opted for Mourinho, the reasons for Gennaro Gattuso walking away from Napoli, and much more!

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

Allocation Disorder: Felipe Cárdenas on Atlanta United's decline, coaching decisions, and front office power struggles; plus Columbus Crew rebrand talk May 14, 2021

Show notes

On this episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam are joined by The Athletic's Felipe Cárdenas for a fascinating discussion about Felipe's recent story, titled "The battles for control through Atlanta United’s rapid ascent and sudden backslide". Why has Atlanta United fallen off over the last few seasons? Why didn't they hire Marcelo Bielsa when they had the chance? And what pushed them to hire a European manager as their next coach after Tata Martino? Felipe, Paul, and Sam talk about all of those things - and much more.

After the Atlanta United chat, our intrepid trio discuss the Columbus Crew's questionable rebrand. Sam has thoughts, everybody. Sam has thoughts.

Sponsors!

Magic Spoon! Visit MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code TSS to save five dollars on your order!

American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!

Freshly! Go to Freshly.com/TSS for $40 off your first two orders!

Raycon! Head to BuyRaycon.com/TSS to get 15% off your entire order!

Dell! Search for the Dell Technologies Small Business Podference on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or Audacy.com.

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