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Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...
Hosted by TSS, The Athletic · EN
Long-running American soccer show covering the USMNT, Premier League, Champions League, MLS, and more. If you enjoy analysis and silliness in equal measure, we're the podcast for you.
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Christian Pulisic’s USMNT retirement & Real Madrid’s trophy-less stretch! | Take It or Leave It
Yesterday00:48:38Tap to summarizeThe gang’s all here to dive into your hottest takes! We discuss Real Madrid’s woes, the impact of Tottenham’s relegation fight, the injustice of penalty kicks, and Christian Pulisic’s USMNT future.COME SEE TSS LIVE IN LOS ANGELES!Get your tickets for our live show on June 11th in LA! Your favorite foursome (and some special guests!) will chat about the latest surrounding the USMNT and the World Cup. Plus: games! And maybe even a song! --> TSSWorldCup.comWATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE!We're posting all our episodes here! Smash like and subscribe etc.! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Injury updates for Cardoso, Pulisic, and more; plus, Coach Beard! | USMNT Weekly
2d ago00:55:50Tap to summarizeYour favorite foursome is together again to discuss the Americans carrying injuries ahead of the World Cup, as well as USMNT-eligible players who could use a move this summer. And finally, in Part 3, Ryan talks to Brendan Hunt (aka Coach Beard from Ted Lasso) about obvious topics like Parks and Rec, dog treats, and some soccer as well.COME SEE TSS LIVE IN LOS ANGELES!Get your tickets for our live show on June 11th in LA! Your favorite foursome (and some special guests!) will chat about the latest surrounding the USMNT and the World Cup. Plus: games! And maybe even a song! --> TSSWorldCup.comWATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE!We're posting all our episodes here! Smash like and subscribe etc.! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Is James Rodriguez done in MLS? Plus, FC Dallas shine & Michael Bradley’s tactical tweak | MLS Update
3d ago00:57:20Tap to summarizeTaylor, Jeff, and Joe combine to look back at the weekend that was in MLS! We discuss our favorite games of the weekend, what on earth is going on with James Rodriguez, Michael Bradley’s tactical tweaks, a Shield battle in San Jose, and so much more.COME SEE TSS LIVE IN LOS ANGELES!Get your tickets for our live show on June 11th in LA! Your favorite foursome (and some special guests!) will chat about the latest surrounding the USMNT and the World Cup. Plus: games! And maybe even a song! --> TSSWorldCup.comWATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE!We're posting all our episodes here! Smash like and subscribe etc.! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Barcelona's Clasico glory & Arsenal's VAR controversy | Weekend Review
4d ago00:50:56Tap to summarizeThe TSS Gang is here to review a consequential weekend, in which Barcelona claimed the league title with a win over Real Madrid, and a VAR decision may have influenced the Premier League title and relegation fights! COME SEE TSS LIVE IN LOS ANGELES!Get your tickets for our live show on June 11th in LA! Your favorite foursome (and some special guests!) will chat about the latest surrounding the USMNT and the World Cup. Plus: games! And maybe even a song! --> TSSWorldCup.comWATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE!We're posting all our episodes here! Smash like and subscribe etc.! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →What is the best XI that can be assembled from players who didn't qualify for the World Cup? | Listener Questions
6d ago00:53:18Tap to summarizeYou've got yard work to do... and maybe some questions to ask... and we've got answers! This week, it's a World Cup-themed slate of questions, including top goal scorers, bubble wrapping players, Group D all-stars, and more!COME SEE TSS LIVE IN LOS ANGELES!Get your tickets for our live show on June 11th in LA! Your favorite foursome (and some special guests!) will chat about the latest surrounding the USMNT and the World Cup. Plus: games! And maybe even a song! --> TSSWorldCup.comWATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE!We're posting all our episodes here! Smash like and subscribe etc.! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Previewing Arsenal's next big test & we speak with a FIFA referee! | The Week Ender
1w ago00:59:37Tap to summarizeThe TSS Gang is here to look ahead to a big weekend of games, with some highly consequential clashes in England and Scotland! Plus, we have a bonus interview with FIFA official Lyes Arfa. COME SEE TSS LIVE IN LOS ANGELES!Get your tickets for our live show on June 11th in LA! Your favorite foursome (and some special guests!) will chat about the latest surrounding the USMNT and the World Cup. Plus: games! And maybe even a song! --> TSSWorldCup.comWATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE!We're posting all our episodes here! Smash like and subscribe etc.! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →How PSG, Arsenal booked their spots in the final! | Champions League Review
1w ago00:46:38Tap to summarizeThe foursome is here to dive into the Champions League semifinals. How did Arsenal best Atleti? And how did PSG top Bayern? Find out on the show!COME SEE TSS LIVE IN LOS ANGELES!Get your tickets for our live show on June 11th in LA! Your favorite foursome (and some special guests!) will chat about the latest surrounding the USMNT and the World Cup. Plus: games! And maybe even a song! --> TSSWorldCup.comWATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE!We're posting all our episodes here! Smash like and subscribe etc.! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Leander Schaerlaeckens discusses his new book "The Long Game" | USMNT Weekly
1w ago00:38:52Tap to summarizeVeteran journalist Leander Schaerlaeckens makes his TSS debut to discuss his new book, "The Long Game: U.S. men's soccer and its savage, four-decade journey to the top, or thereabouts." The book presents an in-depth (but accessible) look at the history of the US men's national team, interspersed with chapters on key members of the 2026 World Cup squad. There are wild stories, colorful anecdotes, useful table-setting, brilliant narratives, and so much more! You can pre-order your copy now, or wait until May 12 when it is officially released.COME SEE TSS LIVE IN LOS ANGELES!Get your tickets for our live show on June 11th in LA! Your favorite foursome (and some special guests!) will chat about the latest surrounding the USMNT and the World Cup. Plus: games! And maybe even a song! --> TSSWorldCup.comWATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE!We're posting all our episodes here! Smash like and subscribe etc.! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Grading every Eastern Conference team! | MLS Update
1w ago01:04:10Tap to summarizeTaylor and Joe combine to do...exactly what it says in the title! We run through all 15 teams in the East: which ones will be thrilled with their report cards? And which ones will be afraid to show their parents? Find out on the show!COME SEE TSS LIVE IN LOS ANGELES!Get your tickets for our live show on June 11th in LA! Your favorite foursome (and some special guests!) will chat about the latest surrounding the USMNT and the World Cup. Plus: games! And maybe even a song! --> TSSWorldCup.comWATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE!We're posting all our episodes here! Smash like and subscribe etc.! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Tottenham Finally Find Form, Man Utd are back in the Champions League! | Weekend Review
2w ago00:46:58Tap to summarizeGraham and Ryan are here to look back upon a weekend that saw Tottenham lift themselves out of the relegation zone with an impressive performance, while Manchester Utd conquered their fiercest rivals to get back to Europe's top table. Also, Inter won a title and Barcelona nearly did the same! COME SEE TSS LIVE IN LOS ANGELES!Get your tickets for our live show on June 11th in LA! Your favorite foursome (and some special guests!) will chat about the latest surrounding the USMNT and the World Cup. Plus: games! And maybe even a song! --> TSSWorldCup.comWATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE!We're posting all our episodes here! Smash like and subscribe etc.! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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