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Weekend Review: More trouble for Bayern, but Arsenal are flyin'! Feb 19, 2024

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The TSS Gang is here to review an action-packed weekend in which Bayern Munich lost its third match in a row, while Bayer Leverkusen continued their hot form! In the Premier League, Man City and Chelsea were held to a draw, while Arsenal were among the 5-0 victors.

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The Big Thing: Is the USL Super League going to topple the NWSL? Feb 16, 2024

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On this week's Big Thing, the TSS Gang go deep on the USL Super League, which is set to begin play in August 2024, complete with Division 1 sanctioning from the U.S. Soccer Federation. Is the league set up for success? How much of a rival will it be to NWSL? Will they one day combine to become the NWUSLSLSL? Let's find out!

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Champions League review! More problems for Bayern, a worldy for Madrid, PSG find a way to win, and City keep on keeping on Feb 15, 2024

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We take a look back at this week's Champions League knockout round fixtures, and answer the big questions like can Leipzig find a way back into the second leg with Real Madrid? How did Lazio get their big win and will they be able to replicate it in the return leg? Can Copenhagen spring a surprise on Manchester City? The answer to that last one is a definite No. All that and more!!

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Listener Questions! Jurgen Klopp to MLS, Jurgen Klinsmann's USMNT era & our worst takes ever Feb 14, 2024

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The whole gang is here to answer your questions!

1) Do we you see any CAF or AFC players getting a significant move after their performances in their respective tournaments?

2) If a mid-tier MLS team played in this year’s AFCON, how far would that team get?

3) Which MLS team would we like to see Jurgen Klopp take over in a hypothetical scenario where he wanted to coach in the U.S.?

4) Why do we (let’s be honest, Taylor) feel so passionately about Jurgen Klinsmann’s time in charge of the USMNT?

5) Who has been better for AC Milan this season: Rafael Leao or Christian Pulisic?

6) What are our worst takes ever?

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Americans Abroad! Johnny Cardoso’s La Liga evolution, Matt Turner’s struggles, a No. 9 logjam & much more Feb 13, 2024

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Taylor and Joe team up to a look at some of the most interesting things happening in the USMNT player pool! We start out with analysis of Johnny Cardoso's first several performances with Real Betis before heading over to England to chat about Matt Turner's struggles and Gio Reyna's first few minutes with Forest. Then, it's on to Daryl Dike's brutal injury, the state of the No. 9 pool, and a few youngsters to watch over the coming year.

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Weekend Review: Ivory Coast and Qatar triumph; statement wins for Leverkusen & Real Madrid Feb 12, 2024

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The TSS Gang is here to romp through an action-packed weekend, which witnessed the AFCON and Asia Cup Finals! Plus, there were top-of-the-table clashes in the Bundesliga and La Liga, and a huge beatdown for West Ham...

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The Big Thing: discussing South Korea's exit from the Asian Cup, as well as Jurgen Klinsmann's time in charge of the team Feb 09, 2024

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On this week's Big Thing episode, we revisit an old friend: Jurgen Klinsmann. With his South Korea side now eliminated from the 2023 Asian Cup, we look back on the team's performance at the tournament itself, how things have progressed (or not progressed) with Klinsmann in charge, and what's likely to happen next as the country's Golden Generation misses a chance for silverware. Were South Korea fortunate to even make it as far as the semi-finals? Were there signs of disgruntlement with Klinsmann before the tournament? How similar are the current complaints against Klinsmann to those when he was in charge of the USMNT? Oh, and also, who will win the Asian Cup final this weekend? Those questions and more, answered for you... while Taylor tries not to go off on a rant on multiple occasions.

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AFCON Semifinal Review & Final Preview! Nigeria, Ivory Coast triumph, what to expect in the final & much more Feb 08, 2024

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We're back with another AFCON special! On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into the semifinals. How did Nigeria get past South Africa? And how did the Ivory Coast book their spot in the final over DR Congo? We answer those questions before previewing Sunday's final and looking back at some of our favorite moments from the whole tournament.

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Listener Questions! Will Schalke have to disband? Plus, soccer’s facial hair Mount Rushmore, goalkeepers winning the Ballon d'Or & more Feb 07, 2024

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You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers!

1. Who’s on soccer’s Mount Rushmore for facial hair?

2. Why do some folks look at Football Manager’s future player ratings for semi-serious insight, but completely laugh at FIFA/EA FC's potential ratings?

3. What’s going on with Schalke? Could they they lose their professional status?

4. Why have fans been throwing tennis balls onto the field in Bundesliga games lately?

5. Which will happen first: a goalkeeper winning the Ballon D'Or or an Asian nation winning the World Cup?

6. Would four groups of six teams with the top two teams advancing from each group improve the 24-team tournament format?

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Concacaf Champions Cup preview, plus big moves for FC Dallas, DC United, NYFCFC, and more! Feb 06, 2024

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Today, we're taking a lengthy look at the start of the Concacaf Champions Cup. Why the name change, what's the new format, who are the favorites and who might make an early exit? After that, we break down the latest moves in MLS, including Peter Muse to FC Dallas, Matti Peltola to DC United, Agustin Ojeda to NYCFC, Charlotte cleaning house, and more! Plus, what's going on with Duncan McGuire's Blackburn move, and what happens in the likely event it falls through?

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