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USA Olympics: Hayes revolution rolls on against Germany, men top New Zealand Jul 29, 2024

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The whole gang is here to chat all about U.S. soccer at the Olympics! We start by breaking down the USWNT's big win over Germany. What did it tell us about Emma Hayes' team? Who shined? And what comes next? Then it's on to the men's win over New Zealand! Who impressed? And have our opinions changed on any players? All that -- and more -- on the show!

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USWNT v Zambia review, plus Canada Soccer controversy and more of your Take It Or Leave It nominations Jul 26, 2024

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It's a Friday recording session! Such rarity!

Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to discuss the USWNT's opening match of the 2024 Paris Olympics, a 3-0 win over Zambia. What did we learn from this, what tactical wrinkles did we see, and what can we expect in their next game against Germany? Plus, there's a brief chat about the Canada Soccer spying controversy, and a few more TIOLI suggestions!

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Take It or Leave it: MLS on Apple has been a bad thing, European women’s super league, plus the U.S. men lose to France at the Olympics Jul 25, 2024

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The whole crew is back together -- and we've brought Take It or Leave It back, too! After discussing the U.S. men's loss to France in their Olympic opener, our foursome dive into your hot takes. Is the group stage really the best part of a tournament? Is a European women's super league a good idea? Has the Apple TV deal been a net-negative for MLS? And should there be a yearly minutes cap on players? All that -- and more -- on the show.

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What happened to Santos, potential breakout players for the US men at the Olympics, oldest professional debuts, and more listener questions! Jul 24, 2024

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With Joe off enjoying the sights and sounds of Columbus (or, more likely, sleeping, given his all-star schedule) Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to answer your listener questions, including...

1) How likely are any of the U23 USMNT Olympic squad to make an impact on the senior men's team in the next 2-6 years?

2) What are the best low block teams of all time?

3) What happened to Santos, aka why were they relegated for the first time in their history?

4) How does the Total Soccer Show view Leonardo Bonucci career and playing style now that he has retired?

5) How would you feel about a soccer tournament using the college baseball style double elimination format instead of the normal group stage/knockout format?

6) What’s the oldest legitimate professional debut in soccer?

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U.S. men’s Olympics preview: Roster analysis, omissions, expectations & so much more Jul 23, 2024

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Taylor and Joe combine to chat all about the U.S. men's Olympic team! Who's the coach? Who's in the squad? Who should've been in the squad? And what are we expecting from the United States at this tournament? All that -- plus a bit of MLS chat -- on the show!

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Transfer Analysis: Man Utd and Man City strengthen, Bayern and Juventus make big changes! Jul 22, 2024

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The TSS Gang is here to delve into the European transfer market ahead of the new season! Man Utd appear to be doing good business, Aston Villa have plenty of incomings and outgoings, while Bayern Munich have made a statement purchase...

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USWNT Olympics preview: tactical refinements under Emma Hayes, roster inclusions and omissions, and much much more! Jul 17, 2024

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Joe and Taylor spend some time breaking down the USWNT's latest set of friendlies ahead of the start of the 2024 Olympic Games, and break down the tactical adjustments we've seen so far under new coach Emma Hayes. Plus, roster inclusions and omissions, lineups we'd like to see, areas of concern heading into the competition, reasons for optimism, and much much more!

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MLS Catch-up! Columbus Crew surge, Atlanta United’s splashy summer, chaos in St. Louis & so much more Jul 16, 2024

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Taylor and Joe get you caught up on the biggest and most interesting stories in the wide world of MLS! Just how tight is the Supporters' Shield race? Which teams are gearing up for big transfer moves? Which teams need new coaches? And what's going wrong for some of the bottom-feeders? All that -- and so much more -- on the show.

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Listener Questions! USMNT tournament performances, Copa America officiating and more! Jul 16, 2024

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Ryan, Taylor and Joe are here to delve into the Listener Questions mailbag! The Gang discuss the USMNT's tournament record in the knockout stages, MLS scheduling, ways to jazz up the Open Cup, and much more!

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Copa America 2024 Final review: Argentina reign supreme in win over Colombia, stadium chaos & more Jul 15, 2024

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Ryan, Taylor, and Joe dive into Argentina’s nervy 1-0 win over Colombia in the Copa America final! What on earth happened at Hard Rock Stadium last night? And what does it mean for the 2026 World Cup? How did Argentina top Colombia? And where do they stand among the all-time great national teams? All that — and much more — on the show.

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