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The Bundesliga is coming back! Plus, listener questions featuring Maradona joining the USMNT, the evolution of Guardiola's teams, and much more May 07, 2020

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On today's episode of The Total Soccer Show...

0:00 - The Bundesliga returns... in a few weeks

6:48 - When did the Ronaldo vs. Messi debate begin?

12:33 - Today's show is sponsored by Hyndrant! Go to DrinkHydrant.com and enter promo code "soccer" to get 25% off your first order.

14:37 - Would the USMNT have won the World Cup if it had 1986 peak Diego Maradona as a one-man army on one of its prior teams?

23:24 - Would the current USMNT qualify for the 2022 World Cup if they were put in CAF (Africa) qualifiers?

27:47 - Today's show is sponsored by Podiumwear.com

29:52 - Which players shouldn't Everton have sold?

37:01 - How has the style of play under Pep Guardiola different between each of the three teams he's managed?

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49:50 - Dream soccer jobs that aren't podcasting?

54:50 - Best cleats/boots/exterior footwear that we've worn and would recommend?

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Riquelme's Boca Juniors, Louis van Gaal's '95 Ajax, Zidane's first Real Madrid team, Klopp's Liverpool FC May 06, 2020

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We profile Bianchi's brilliant turn-of-the-century Boca Juniors, built around the magical feet of Juan Roman Riquelme.

We then examine the incredible Ajax team Louis van Gaal put together in 1995, featuring Davids, Litmanen, Overmars, Rijkaard, plus the teenagers Kluivert, Seedorf, and Kanu. What would happen if these two played each other?

In part two, we imagine a match up between the Zinedine Zidane's first Real Madrid team, and Jurgen Klopp's current Liverpool team (the one with Allison in goal and with Mohamed Salah's shoulder firmly in its socket).

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MLS Assist: Joe chats with Yoann Damet, interim head coach at FC Cincinnati May 05, 2020

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On the today's episode of MLS Assist, FC Cincinnati interim head coach Yoann Damet joins Joe for another wide-ranging conversation. Topics discussed include:

Damet's pathway into coaching

Cincinnati's new soccer philosophy

The team's latest acquisitions

His ideas about player development

What his hopes are for the season and beyond

His thoughts on the youth movement in coaching

Inspirational managers

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The 20 best transfers that almost happened, but didn't May 04, 2020

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Ryan and Taylor detail their (combined) 20 favorite transfers that almost happened, but ended up falling through for whatever reason.

They also get into Alternative Timelines in which Blackburn were (and remain) the dominant side in the Premier League, Sir Alex Ferguson gave the hair-dryer treatment to no less than 3 global names, and Pele, Maradona and Garrincha all find themselves at new European homes.

Spoilers below if you want to players and clubs discussed, in order:

Zinedine Zidane to Blackburn Rovers, 1995
Roy Keane to Blackburn Rovers, 1993
Robert Lewandowski to Blackburn Rovers, 2010
Ronaldinho to Blackburn Rovers, 2011
Ronaldinho to New York Red Bulls (2010) and Man United (2003)
Alan Shearer to Manchester United (1992 and 1996)
Paul Gascoigne to Manchester United (1988)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Arsenal (1996)
Ronaldo to Arsenal (2003)
Rivaldo to Bolton (2004)
Steven Gerrard to Chelsea (2005)
Kaka to Manchester City (2009)
David De Gea to Real Madrid (2015)
Gareth Bale to Birmingham (2009)
Andres Iniesta to Rangers (2004)
Leo Messi to Rangers (2004)
Pele to Real Madrid (1962)
Garrincha to Juventus (1963)
Maradona to Sheffield United (1978)
Didier Drogba to the Chicago Fire (2015)

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Pele's Santos v Mourinho's Chelsea, Maradona's Napoli vs Ancelotti's Milan May 02, 2020

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We're talking Pele and Maradona at the peak of their powers, but also their respective Santos and Napoli teams and the teammates and tactics that made everything tick.

Timestamps:

1:40 — Chocolate Hobnobs rule!

5:10 — Cancer update

11:05 — USWNT lawsuit update

23:05 — A profile Pele's Santos team of 1961-62, featuring Pele at his peak surrounded by teammates he grew up with.

35:55 — Remembering Jose Mourinho's first Chelsea team, a relentless winning machine from 2004-2007

46:45 — Santos vs Chelsea simulated (in our heads)

53:30 — Carlo Ancelotti's Milan of the 2000s

1:06:40 — Diego Maradona's Serie A-winning Napoli team of the late 80s and how it got the best out of El Diego.

1:20:30 — Milan v Napoli simulated (using the power of imagination)

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Is the current USMNT better or worse than the 2002 World Cup squad? Plus many more listener questions Apr 30, 2020

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Daryl and Taylor answer your listener questions...

0:00 - New changes to the substitute rule

7:11 - Why didn’t England's Golden Generation win stuff?

21:37 - Today's show is sponsored by DoorDash! Get $5 off your first order and zero delivery fees for a month when you download the DoorDash app in the App Store and enter code TSS.

23:52 - What is the appropriate number of teams Major League Soccer should have?

29:40 - What is a wing back and what skills are unique to that position versus a fullback who joins the attack?

36:59 - What, if any, competitive advantages do professional soccer players have when playing FIFA?

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47:57 - Is the USMNT better now than in 2002?

57:52 - What should Newcastle fans do with the impending Saudi takeover at the club?

1:08:46 - Is DeAndre Yedlin a better player for his club team than the national team?

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The most disappointing players of the 2019-2020 Premier League season Apr 29, 2020

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We take turns detailing the most disappointing/underperforming players (for whatever reason) in the 2019-2020 Premier League season. Spoilers ahead...

Ryan's Squad (4-4-2): Kepa Arrizabalaga; Joao Cancelo, John Stones, Fernandinho, Angelino; Che Adams, Douglas Luiz, Tanguy Ndombele, Fabian Delph; Nicolas Pepe, Moise Kean

Taylor's Squad (3-4-1-2): Kepa Arrizabalaga; John Stones, Jesus Vallejo, David Luiz; Nicolas Pepe, Paul Pogba, Danny Drinkwater, Christian Pulisic; Michy Batshuayi, Joelinton

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MLS Assist: Rethinking fundamental soccer assumptions with Bobby Warshaw Apr 28, 2020

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Bobby Warshaw joins Joe and Jordan for a wide-ranging conversation. Topics covered include:

Bobby's career

Life after professional soccer

How to analyze a soccer match

Principles of play vs tactics

Why some basic soccer assumptions might be worth rethinking

The brilliance of Bob Bradley

The MLS players who could make a big move

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Guardiola's Barcelona vs EPL-winning Leicester City, and Arsenal's Invincibles vs Real Madrid's 1950's Galacticos Apr 28, 2020

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Timestamps!

3:20 — Quick news check-in: Eredivisie season officially canceled, Bundesliga season waiting for green light to restart.

8:45 — Barcelona 2009-11, profiling Guardiola's masterpiece

21:15 — Leicester City 2015-16, the 5,000-1 longshot

30:21 — Barcelona vs Leicester, how does it go down?

38:40 — Arsenal 2004, examining The Invincibles

50:10 — Real Madrid 1955-60, back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back European Cup winners.

1:01:15 — Arsenal vs Real Madrid, who wins?

Video!

1960 European Cup Final, Real Madrid 7-3 Eintracht in Glasgow:

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Allocation Disorder: MLS-Liga MX merger pros and cons Apr 25, 2020

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Whether you're for or against the MLS and Liga MX merger, you need to hear what The Athletic's Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio have to say about it.

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