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USA v Jamaica Gold Cup semifinal preview
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We give you a quick explainer on how Jamaica play and the players and trends to look out for, then get into how the US can go about getting a result; ...
WWC: USA v England, a deep-dive, tactical, tea-sipping review
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We go all in on the USA v England World Cup semifinal, breaking down the lineup choices, the tactical approaches, the goals and the controversies. Hop...
Richmond Kickers Weekly: Chattanooga Red Wolves review — beaten by Beattie
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We review the Richmond Kickers 1-0 loss to Chattanooga Red Wolves. The show is a long and detailed breakdown of Chattanooga's winning goal, scored by ...
WWC: England v USA preview, featuring your listener questions
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Daryl and Taylor go deep on the strengths and weaknesses of both England and the United States, before answering 11 listener questions relating to Tue...
USA v Curacao review — what worked and what didn't
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We analyze the USMNT's 1-0 win over Curacao, getting deep into the things that worked and the problems we saw. Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek. ...
USMNT v Curacao Gold Cup preview, plus Italy-Netherlands and Germany-Sweden WWC reviews
29 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Daryl and Taylor discuss... 0:00 - The strangeness of European Olympic qualifying 3:50 - Italy v Netherlands 14:28 - Germany v Sweden 29:19 - Today's...
WWC: USA v France deep-dive review
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We review the big USWNT v France game (no spoilers here), getting into the tactics, analyzing Jill Ellis' decisions and breaking down the goals. Today...
Richmond Kickers Weekly: a confusing penalty and a well-timed whistle extend Kickers poor run of form
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Daryl and Taylor review the Kickers' 1-0 road loss to South Georgia Tormenta FC. What happened in those final few minutes in which the Kickers concede...
WWC: USA v France preview, England v Norway review
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The title is backwards! We open with a review of England's impressive quarterfinal win over Norway, which has me (Daryl) in patriotic mood. At around ...
Gold Cup: USMNT v Panama review
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how we did 60+ minutes on one fairly mediocre game? Well, you'll just have to listen... but here's a quick preview. We get into the tactical...
USA v Panama preview, plus: those US Soccer Glassdoor reviews
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We preview right USMNT's final Gold Cup group stage game, vs Panama on Wednesday night. Who will Berhalter start? Who will he rest? What do we want to...
Mexico in the Gold Cup and Copa America knockout round preview w/ Felipe Cardenas, plus Italy v China and Netherlands v Japan reviews
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show... 2:33 - Felipe Cardenas of The Athletic is back on the show to discuss Mexico's Gold Cup campaign thus far, and to preview the Copa ...
WWC: USA v Spain deep-dive review, plus: Sweden v Canada
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We take a good long, look at the USWNT's 2-1 win over Spain. What were the US trying to do? What was Spain's gameplan? How does Megan Rapinoe make tho...
WWC: Germany v Nigeria, Norway v Australia, England v Cameroon and France v Brazil reviews, plus USWNT v Spain preview
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Daryl and Taylor review the first 4 knockout round games... 0:00 - Germany v Nigeria 9:00 - Norway v Australia 26:24 - Today's show is brought to you ...
Gold Cup: USA v Trinidad and Tobago review
23 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We go into detail on the USMNT's win over Trinidad and Tobago, breaking down the goals and getting into the patterns of play we're starting to see in ...
WWC: USWNT v Sweden review w/ Caitlin Murray
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The sun will soon be rising in France, but Caitlin Murray will still be hustling! She joins Taylor to discuss the USA's final group stage match agains...
USMNT v Guyana review, T&T preview, and Americans Abroad transfer rumors w/ ASN's Brian Sciaretta
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Sciaretta of American Soccer Now joins Taylor to give his thoughts on the USMNT's victory over Guyana to start their Gold Cup campaign, and then...
WWC: USA v Sweden preview, plus: how Argentina fought back and how England beat Japan
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We open with a review of Argentina's dramatic comeback vs Scotland, including, of course, all those VAR penalty kick talking points. At 28:07, today'...
Richmond Kickers Weekly: what went wrong against Chattanooga?
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Daryl and Taylor take a look back at the Kickers 2-0 home loss to the Chattanooga Red Wolves. What were the Kickers trying to do and what needs to cha...
Gold Cup: USMNT v Guyana deep-dive review
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Daryl and Taylor break down the tactics and goals in the USA's game against Guyana in their opening match of the 2019 Gold Cup. They then go deep on t...
WWC: Italy v Brazil and Jamaica v Australia, plus Copa America first match day review w/ Felipe Cardenas
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After mocking the plight of Michel Platini, Daryl and Taylor move on to discuss the results of the day in the 2019 World Cup. 3:07 - Italy v Brazil 10...
USMNT Gold Cup preview, WWC Group A and B finale reviews (including France's retaken penalty)
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Starting at minute zero, we get into the US Men's National Team and the Gold Cup. We think about trying to get in the right mindset for this tournamen...
WWC: USA v Chile in-depth review, plus Netherlands v Cameroon, Canada v New Zealand and Sweden v Thailand
16 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We review the four World Cup games from the weekend... :36 - USA v Chile Today's show is sponsored by... Grip6 belts! Go to http://grip6.com/tss to g...
WWC: England v Argentina, Japan v Scotland, Italy v Jamaica, plus: Caitlin Murray previews USA v Chile
15 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We review three games and then preview USWNT vs Chile with Caitlin Murray. Timestamps: 1:25 — England vs Argentina 17:45 — We're sponsored by Gree...
WWC: Australia v Brazil review, plus: which USMNT player would we clone?
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We review that barnstorming Australia v Brazil game in detail, take a quick look at China v South Africa, and then answer five listener questions. Tim...
Richmond Kickers Weekly: no goals in Tucson
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We review the Kickers' 0-0 draw with FC Tucson and look ahead to this Saturday's home game against Chattanooga Red Wolves Hosted on Acast. See ...
WWC: Nigeria v Korea, Germany v Spain and France v Norway
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
No spoilers in the title! Daryl and Taylor review... 0:00 - Nigeria v Korea and ponder a possible handball 13:13 - Germany v Spain and ponder a possib...
USA v Thailand review, plus: Sweden aim high, Netherlands leave it late, Gold Cup roster update
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We review the big USWNT win over Thailand — what can we take away from this game? We also explain how Sweden accidentally got it right vs Chile. and...
USWNT v Thailand preview w/ Caitlin Murray, plus Daryl apologizes to Argentina
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
3:50 - On Part 1 of today's episode, Taylor talks to The Guardian's Caitlin Murray, who is on the ground (and jet-lagged) in France. She explains how ...
WWC: Italy shock Australia, Cristiane gets a hat-trick, England beat Scotland
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We review the six games of the World Cup 2019 weekend: 1:15 — Germany v China 4:55 — Spain v South Africa 10:40 — Norway v Nigeria 15:38 — Tod...
USMNT v Venezuela review, plus u20s vs Ecuador
09 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the USA's pre-Gold Cup friendly vs Venezuela At 47:15 we switch it up to talk US u20s and the game vs Ecuador Today SOPNSORS! SeatGeek — ...
WWC: France and Korea kick things off!
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Daryl and Taylor are back to have a quick chat about the Women's World Cup opener between France and Korea. No spoilers, aside from the fact that the ...
USMNT Gold Cup roster reaction and analysis w/ Bobby Warshaw
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor is joined by Bobby Warshaw to discuss the USA's loss to Jamaica, as well as why our guest thinks maybe we should all calm down about Duane Holm...
2019 Women's World Cup Group F preview: USA, Thailand, Chile, Sweden
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's our Group F preview! Here are your timestamps: 1:40 — USA Key players: Tobin Heath (dribbles!) and Julie Ertz (destroyer!) 24:55 — Today's sh...
USMNT v Jamaica: whose stock is up and whose is down?
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Daryl and Taylor review the USA's disappointing performance against Jamaica and attempt to figure out why Berhalter's experimental tactics didn't work...
2019 Women's World Cup Group E preview: Canada, Cameroon, New Zealand, Netherlands
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We preview the stories, styles, tactics, and key players of Group E Timestamps: 1:30 — CANADA Key players: Christine Sinclair (legendary striker) an...
USA v France U20 World Cup review, plus USMNT-Jamaica preview
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Daryl and Taylor spend a lot of time determining what went right and wrong for the US U20s in their knockout round game against France. 47:45 - After ...
Richmond Kickers Weekly: North Texas Chainsaw Massacre
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Daryl and Taylor take a look back at the Richmond Kickers' 3-0 home loss to North Texas SC this past Saturday. What did Texas do to cause the Kickers ...
2019 Women's World Cup Group D preview: England, Scotland, Argentina, Japan
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We go deeeeep on Group D, profiling the tactics, talking points, and key players of England, Scotland, Argentina, and Japan. Timestamps below: 2:00 —...
Tottenham v Liverpool: Champions League Final review
01 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
NO SPOILERS IN THE DESCRIPTION! Daryl and Taylor review the Champions League Final between Spurs and Liverpool, and (as they are want to do) go deep o...
2019 Women's World Cup Group C preview: Australia, Italy, Brazil, Jamaica
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We preview Women's World Cup Group C, featuring Australia, Italy, Brazil, and Jamaica. Here are your timestamps and some players to watch: 1:25 — AU...
2019 Women's World Cup Group B preview: Germany, China, Spain, South Africa
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We preview the four teams from Group B, detailing their tactics and highlighting key players to watch. Timestamps and a few player names (in case you ...
Europa League final Chelsea v Arsenal review, plus MLS-Liga MX Leagues Cup reaction
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We review the Europa League Final between Chelsea and Arsenal. No spoilers here, just in case you haven't seen it. But there were tactical setups and ...
2019 Women's World Cup Group A preview: France, Korea, Norway, Nigeria
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We preview the four teams from Group A, detailing their tactics and highlighting key players to watch. Timestamps and a few player names (in case you ...
Richmond Kickers Weekly: Coach Bulow analyzes the Kickers downturn in form
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With Daryl out of the office, Taylor talks to Richmond Kickers head coach David Bulow about what went wrong against Orlando City B, what needs to be d...
U20 World Cup Preview, Gold Cup roster analysis, and MLS thumbs up/down reviews w/ The Athletic's Joe Lowery
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor talks to The Athletic's Joe Lowery about his three favorite topics: the US U20 national team, the senior US mens national team, and Major Leagu...
Grant Wahl discusses the 1991 World Cup, Vincent Kompany becoming a manager, and Americans in the Bundesliga
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor talks to Grant Wahl about the many projects he has in the works. Up first, they go deep on Grant's new podcast "Throwback," which takes an in-d...
USMNT Gold Cup preliminary roster analysis, plus listener questions
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Daryl and Taylor discuss Gregg Berhalter's preliminary 40-player roster for the 2019 Gold Cup. Who missed out? Who are the surprises? Where does Tyl...
Weekend Review: City destroy Watford (and financial fair play), plus The Sad Saga of Gareth Bale, impending managerial merry-go-round, and Lyon wins another UEFA Women's Champions League
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Taylor break down the many big stories from this past weekend, including Manchester City destroying Watford in the FA Cup (though Daryl has a...
What happens if Julie Ertz gets hurt? Caitlin Murray has answers to that and many more USWNT-centric listener questions
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor talks to Caitlin Murray, author of the new book "The National Team: The Inside Story of the Women Who Changed Soccer." They discuss Caitlin's t...
Premier League end-of-season grades
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Going from top to bottom, we grade every single Premier League team on their 2018/19 performance. Today's sponsors: DOLLAR SHAVE CLUB! Go to http://do...
Richmond Kickers Weekly: leaving it late but great versus FC Tucson
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We review the Richmond Kickers 2-0 win over FC Tucson and discuss the USL proposal for a temporary concussion substitute Highlights of the game: http...
Proposed new UEFA Champions League format, if Game of Thrones season 8 were a soccer team, and more listener questions
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We answer eight questions on today's Total Soccer Show. Here are your timestamps: 3:15 — Why are English teams suddenly doing better in European com...
Weekend Review: Man City wins the Premier League, Liverpool keeps the momentum going, and Man United does the same... but in the opposite direction
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Taylor spend most of the weekend in the Premier League as they discuss City's second straight title, as well as all the many, many reasons wh...
What makes a good stadium, what went wrong for Borussia Dortmund, and more listener questions
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Daryl and Taylor answer many, many listener questions, including... 1) What makes for a good soccer stadium? What makes a bad one? 2) What do you ...
Ajax v Tottenham Hotspur in-depth review
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We review Ajax v Spurs in the Champions League semi-fina second leg. No spoilers! But we get into deep detail on the tactics and the goals. Today's sh...
Richmond Kickers Weekly: Analyzing the Lansing draw w/ Daryl and the US Open Cup win w/ Bobby Warshaw
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Daryl and Taylor break down Richmond's dramatic draw with Lansing Ignite. There was a stoppage time screamer of an equalizer... but why did the Kicker...
Liverpool v Barcelona in-depth review
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We break down the tactical setups and the goals from the Liverpool v Barcelona Champions League semi-final second leg SPONSORS! Go to http://hellofres...
Weekend Review: Fabinho flops on the field, Man United flop all over the place, and Dortmund out-Spurs Tottenham
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan and Taylor take an extended look at this weekend's Premier League action, and ponder important questions like... 1) Who should be more nervous: M...
Should the US national teams have nicknames? What's Christian Pulisic's true transfer value? (and six more listener questions)
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We have eight listener questions for you, but we open with some analysis of TSS co-host Ryan Baileys recent athletic exploits. Here's the video, which...