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2019 Women's World Cup Group C preview: Australia, Italy, Brazil, Jamaica May 31, 2019

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We preview Women's World Cup Group C, featuring Australia, Italy, Brazil, and Jamaica. Here are your timestamps and some players to watch:

1:25 — AUSTRALIA

Key players: Sam Kerr, Elise Kellond-Knight

Also watch: raiding rightback Ellie Carpenter

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19:15 — ITALY

Key players: Barbara Bonansea, Sara Gama

31:15 — Brazil

Key players: Marta, Formiga, Andressa Alves

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47:30 — JAMAICA

Key players: Khadija "Bunny" Shaw, Havana Solaun

Also watch: youngster Jody Brown

1:05:35 — Updates from the TSS Scouting Network (including a brief sojourn into talking USMNT U20s)

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2019 Women's World Cup Group B preview: Germany, China, Spain, South Africa May 30, 2019

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We preview the four teams from Group B, detailing their tactics and highlighting key players to watch. Timestamps and a few player names (in case you missed them) below:

2:30 - GERMANY

Key players highlighted: Alexandra Popp (mobile goal scorer) and Dzsenifer Marozsan (midfield genius)

(You should also watch Lina Magull demand the ball whenever possible)

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18:29 - CHINA

Key players highlighted: Wang Shuang (free-floating creator) and Wang Shanshan (target striker)

29:01 - SPAIN

Key players highlighted: Silvia "Mesi" Meseguer (on-the-ball central midfielder) and Jennifer "Jenni" Hermoso (best-postured goalscorer in the game)

(You should also hope Patricia Guijarro and Aitana Bonmati get minutes)

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44:07 - SOUTH AFRICA

Key players highlighted: Thembi Kgatlana (fast striker with solid dance moves) and Janine van Wyk (veteran defender who started her own club).

(You should also watch: attacker Linda Motlhalo and striker-turned-defender Noko Matlou)

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Europa League final Chelsea v Arsenal review, plus MLS-Liga MX Leagues Cup reaction May 30, 2019

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We review the Europa League Final between Chelsea and Arsenal. No spoilers here, just in case you haven't seen it. But there were tactical setups and there were goals, and we analyze them all.

At 37:17 we talk about the MLS and Liga MX announcement that they're going to partner on a new tournament called the Leagues Cup. Taylor hates it, Daryl sees maybe some potential for the future.

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2019 Women's World Cup Group A preview: France, Korea, Norway, Nigeria May 29, 2019

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We preview the four teams from Group A, detailing their tactics and highlighting key players to watch. Timestamps and a few player names (in case you missed them) below:

2:05 — FRANCE Key players highlighted: Amandine Henry (savvy defensive mid), Delphine Cascarino (terrifyingly good winger)

(You should also watch: Amel Major, Wendie Renard, Eugenie Le Sommer)

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24:45 — KOREA

Key players: Cho So-hyun (destroyer), Ji So-yun (magician)

36:00 — NORWAY

Key players: Isabell Herlovsen (hassler and striker), Maren Mjelde (confident defender)

(Also discussed: Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg)

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51:53 — NIGERIA

Key players: Asisat Oshoala (Superzee! star striker), Onome Ebi (veteran defender)

(Wildcards: Rasheedat Adijabe, Uchenna Kanu, Anam Imo)

1:10:31 — Update from the TSS Scouting Network. To join and support the show, visit http://totalsoccershow.com/join

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Richmond Kickers Weekly: Coach Bulow analyzes the Kickers downturn in form May 24, 2019

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With Daryl out of the office, Taylor talks to Richmond Kickers head coach David Bulow about what went wrong against Orlando City B, what needs to be done to further implement his vision for their style of play, and how they will prepare for undefeated North Texas SC.

Oh, and if you want to see an example of the faces that Coach Bulow was making during the game, our brethren over at River City 93 have got you covered: https://twitter.com/rivercity93/status/1131513295217807362

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U20 World Cup Preview, Gold Cup roster analysis, and MLS thumbs up/down reviews w/ The Athletic's Joe Lowery May 23, 2019

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Taylor talks to The Athletic's Joe Lowery about his three favorite topics: the US U20 national team, the senior US mens national team, and Major League Soccer. The amount of knowledge in his brain is legitimately absurd.

For the U20s, we focus on realistic expectations for an incredibly talented squad, who might start where, and whether or not Alex Mendez has the best left foot in the US player pool.

After that, we take a look at some of the teams that are having strong seasons so far in Major League Soccer and some... that are not. We use the patented thumbs up/down method to get to the bottom of things, and also take a moment to sing the praises of Bob Bradley and DaMarcus Beasley.

Lastly, there's some Gold Cup roster conversation. Who is Joe most excited to see and what's his preferred starting lineup if the US were to make it to the final.

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Grant Wahl discusses the 1991 World Cup, Vincent Kompany becoming a manager, and Americans in the Bundesliga May 22, 2019

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Taylor talks to Grant Wahl about the many projects he has in the works.

Up first, they go deep on Grant's new podcast "Throwback," which takes an in-depth look at the many people involved in the USA's successful run at the 1991 World Cup. Subscribe to Throwback wherever you get your podcasts!

They also discuss Vincent Kompany's transition to management. Grant interviewed Kompany for a chapter in his book "Masters of Modern Soccer" and shares insight from their many interviews.

After that, Grant previews his new video series "Exploring Planet Futbol." In Part I, he travels around Germany to interview four Americans already involved in the Bundesliga: Chris Richards, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic. Who is most like to become a national team leader, how good of a driver is McKennie, and what does Pulisic order off-menu at restaurants? All that and more!

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USMNT Gold Cup preliminary roster analysis, plus listener questions May 21, 2019

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Daryl and Taylor discuss Gregg Berhalter's preliminary 40-player roster for the 2019 Gold Cup. Who missed out? Who are the surprises? Where does Tyler Boyd fit into the equation? All that and much more!

After that, it's on to listener questions...

1) If you could add 1 player from the 1994 USA World Cup squad to the current USMNT roster, who would it be?

2) Analyzing yet another alternative to penalties

3) Who is the best player in the world who doesn’t play in a country’s top league/ligue/lig?

4) How important is it to know the history of soccer?

5) Why did Chelsea fly to America to play a "pre-season friendly" with the New England Revolution between their final Premier League game and the Europa League final?

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Weekend Review: City destroy Watford (and financial fair play), plus The Sad Saga of Gareth Bale, impending managerial merry-go-round, and Lyon wins another UEFA Women's Champions League May 20, 2019

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Ryan and Taylor break down the many big stories from this past weekend, including Manchester City destroying Watford in the FA Cup (though Daryl has a theory about what could have been), Bayern Munich finally claim Bundesliga honors (yet again), and Lyon trounces Barcelona to win the Women's Champions League (yet again).

Plus, what might happen to some big name players and big name managers for some of Europe's top clubs? We have speculation!

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What happens if Julie Ertz gets hurt? Caitlin Murray has answers to that and many more USWNT-centric listener questions May 17, 2019

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Taylor talks to Caitlin Murray, author of the new book "The National Team: The Inside Story of the Women Who Changed Soccer." They discuss Caitlin's thoughts on the roster when it was first announced, what the win over New Zealand might tell us about the team, where Carli Lloyd fits into the squad, what the expectations should be for the upcoming World Cup, and much much more!

You can order Caitlin's book, "The National Team: The Inside Story of the Women Who Changed Soccer," here: https://www.amazon.com/National-Team-Inside-Changed-Soccer/dp/1419734490

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