Episodes

  • Champions League review: Dortmund spring a surprise, Real Madrid vibes, and Luis Enrique's tactical tinkering

    Champions League review: Dortmund spring a surprise, Real Madrid vibes, and Luis Enrique's tactical tinkering
    May 2 2024
    Graham returns to reunite your favorite foursome, and do some Champions League reviewing! Bayern's discipline vs Carlo Ancelotti's eyebrow vibes set the stage for a back-and-forth thriller. What happens next? Plus, Dortmund wing their way past PSG. Can Mbappe and Company (PSG's new official name) find a way to be more efficient in the second leg? Plus, celebrating Columbus' CCCCCCCCCC win, which send them to the final! Great goals, smart play, crafty time wasting, and much much more from Wilfried Nancy's high flyers! Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “TSS”! Shopify! Head to shopify.com/tss for a free trial to help grow your business! LinkedIn! Post your job for free at linkedin.com/TSS! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Listener Questions! Will Bayern lose the Bundesliga again next year? Plus, moving USMNT players to Wolves, changing the Ballon d’Or & more

    Listener Questions! Will Bayern lose the Bundesliga again next year? Plus, moving USMNT players to Wolves, changing the Ballon d’Or & more
    May 1 2024
    You know what time it is! We tossed out some As to the following Qs: 1) How would we change the Ballon d’Or to give it more meaning? 2) Why do we hear about No. 6s, No. 9s, and No. 10s, but not No. 11s? 3) Should Reggie Cannon be in camp for the Copa America? 4) Which USMNT players could move to Wolves this summer? 5) If Bayer Leverkusen draw in one of their upcoming finals and fall in the shootout, will we consider this an unbeaten season? 6) Which is more likely: Bayern don't win the Bundesliga for the next five years or City win the Premier League for the next five years? Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “TSS”! Shopify! Head to shopify.com/tss for a free trial to help grow your business! LinkedIn! Post your job for free at linkedin.com/TSS! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • MLS Roundup: Chucky Lozano to San Diego FC, most aesthetic teams in the league & much more

    MLS Roundup: Chucky Lozano to San Diego FC, most aesthetic teams in the league & much more
    Apr 30 2024
    Taylor, Joe, and Gass gather 'round to chat about the latest and greatest going on in the world of MLS. In the first segment, we take stock of San Diego FC ahead of their expansion season in 2025, with a special look at reported signing Chucky Lozano. Then we move on to a chat about a handful of teams from across the league, touching on Orlando City's issues, Austin's step forward, RSL's progress, and so much more. Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “TSS”! Shopify! Head to shopify.com/tss for a free trial to help grow your business! LinkedIn! Post your job for free at linkedin.com/TSS! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Weekend Review: Arsenal paint North London red, Liverpool falter again

    Weekend Review: Arsenal paint North London red, Liverpool falter again
    Apr 29 2024
    It's a Gruesome Twosome/Dynamic Duo as Ryan and Taylor look back on a weekend that saw Arsenal and Man City turn the Premier League title race into a two-horse affair, following another disappointing Liverpool performance. Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “TSS”! Shopify! Head to shopify.com/tss for a free trial to help grow your business! LinkedIn! Post your job for free at linkedin.com/TSS! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • The Big Thing: Why aren't the Chicago Fire Better?

    The Big Thing: Why aren't the Chicago Fire Better?
    Apr 26 2024
    On this week's soccer deep dive, Ryan, Taylor and Joe turn their collective attention to the Second City. Chicago Fire has heritage, the passionate support of a major city and an owner who is willing to invest - so why have they only had one MLS playoff berth since 2012. Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “TSS”! Shopify! Head to shopify.com/tss for a free trial to help grow your business! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Americans Abroad updates featuring Dest, Balogun, and more, plus Copa America roster construction

    Americans Abroad updates featuring Dest, Balogun, and more, plus Copa America roster construction
    Apr 25 2024
    Ryan is subjected to over an hour of Joe and Taylor nerding out about the USMNT player pool. We've got injury and contract updates, season catch-ups, players looking for transfers, and much more! Plus, assembling a rough Copa America roster and identifying potential problem areas - aka where do we need more depth? Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “TSS”! Shopify! Head to shopify.com/tss for a free trial to help grow your business! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Listener Questions! A potential pro/rel structure for MLS, the Premier League golden boot race & much more

    Listener Questions! A potential pro/rel structure for MLS, the Premier League golden boot race & much more
    Apr 24 2024
    While Graham is off wrestling gators, Ryan, Taylor, and Joe combine to answer your listener questions! 1) If MLS adopted a closed pro/rel system with the current 30 clubs, would that balance the schedule and make a better product? 2) Who's going to win the Premier League golden boot? 3) What’s next for Tim Ream? Will he stay in England or come to MLS? 4) Which moment in UEFA Champions League history has brought you the most joy? 5) Is Carlo Ancelotti is a better manager than Pep? 6) What are the best all-in moments in soccer history? Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “TSS”! Shopify! Head to shopify.com/tss for a free trial to help grow your business! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • MLS Roundup: Catching up on every single team! Orlando's chance creation problem, an almost perfect week for Houston & so much more

    MLS Roundup: Catching up on every single team! Orlando's chance creation problem, an almost perfect week for Houston & so much more
    Apr 23 2024
    Taylor grills Joe on all things MLS! We bounce around and dive into all 29 teams, discussing contract extensions for a couple of big-time coaches, stars shining for RSL, Nashville's issues, Cincy's attacking personnel, and so much more. Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Mack Weldon! Get 20% off your first order at mackweldon.com by using promo code “TSS”! Shopify! Head to shopify.com/tss for a free trial to help grow your business! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins