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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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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.
Transcribe →How would we fix Chelsea? And would every Premier League team win MLS Cup? | Listener Questions
2w ago00:49:13Tap to summarizeThe gang is here to answer your questions! We discuss how to fix Chelsea, what we look for in an elite team's roster, how even the worst Premier League teams would do in MLS, stars to watch at the World Cup this summer, and the best pro-rel format!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 Man Utd v Liverpool & Tottenham's next big test! | Week Ender
2w ago00:54:51Tap to summarizeThe TSS Gang is here to look ahead to some of the biggest matches of the weekend, including Man Utd's clash with fierce rivals Liverpool, Tottenham's latest attempt to climb out of the relegation zone, and 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 →Was PSG-Bayern the greatest game of all-time? | Champions League Review
2w ago00:49:05Tap to summarizeWe review the 9-goal thriller between PSG and Bayern Munich, before spending slightly less time on Atletico Madrid v Arsenal. Which attacking lineup do we think is strongest? How can either team do even moderately more defending in the next round? Would they want to if they could? Plus, Diego Simeone: VAR expert.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 →Mathis Albert follows in Pulisic, Reyna's footsteps! Alex Freeman's first La Liga start! | USMNT Weekly
2w ago00:46:30Tap to summarizeThe gang combines to look back at a historic weekend for USMNTers, including a deep-dive on rising star Mathis Albert following his Dortmund debut. Plus, we discuss which Americans without a senior national team appearance could have the biggest impact at the next World Cup. All that -- and more! -- 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.
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