Best Bielsa Podcasts (2025)

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What's gone wrong for Fiorentina, world class players and their boyhood clubs, and more! | Listener Questions 46:35

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29m ago46:35

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We start by putting ourselves in the shoes of an ambitious manager and ranking four Premier League jobs — Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Manchester United, and Tottenham — based purely on the talent in their current squads (no owners, no budgets, no crystal balls). From there, we head to Serie A to ask what on earth has gone wrong at Fiorentina, a cl…

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Are Aston Villa serious title contenders? | Weekend Review 55:15

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The TSS Gang is here with the final Weekend Review of 2025, in which we discuss the race at the top of the Premier League, Serie A's final round of the year, the latest from AFCON, and much more! WATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreo…

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TSS holiday gift-giving extravaganza! 48:10

1d ago48:10

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The TSS foursome is together (and then briefly not together) again to hand out some holiday gifts to the players, managers, and fanbases who need them the most! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everybody! WATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check ou…

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Red Bulls' Michael Bradley era begins, transfer needs & more | MLS Update 48:51

1d ago48:51

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Taylor and Joe combine to chat about the latest from around MLS! From a handful of new coaches to player moves to team needs, we covered a whole bunch of ground! WATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, ac…

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Are Tottenham unfixable? | Weekend Review 55:24

3d ago55:24

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The full complement of the TSS Gang is here to discuss an action-packed weekend, in which there was chaos at Tottenham, an epic battle at St James Park, another sublime Aston Villa performance, and much more! WATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check o…

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Is Christian Pulisic the 39th Best Player in the World? | Listener Questions 50:45

5d ago50:45

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The TSS Gang is here to delve into the Listener Questions mailbag! On this episode, we're looking at the Top 100 Players at the World Cup, we're evaluating the Premier League's relationship with Dutch coaches, and much more! WATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ …

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Could Arsenal slip up at Everton? | The Week Ender 54:13

6d ago54:13

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The TSS Gang is here to preview another huge weekend of games, including Man Utd's trip to Aston Villa, Juventus' clash with Roma, and much more! Plus, there's a quiz! WATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcas…

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An 18-month MLS season, AFCON in the USA, the merits of the Europa League, and more | Take It or Leave It 39:19

7d ago39:19

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We're once again sorting through your hot takes! We're discussing whether MLS should ditch the idea of a sprint season and instead use an 18-month bridge to a true fall-to-spring calendar, the case for the United States hosting AFCON as World Cup prep for both sides, and how the unique ecosystem of MLS may actually complicate the transition for coa…

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Has the USMNT had a successful 2025? | USMNT Weekly 44:05

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We take a look back at the year that was to determine if 2025 was a success for the USMNT, as well as what areas could have been better... or worse. We also take a longer look at some Americans who had great weekends, and discuss whether or not the fanbase is weighting the recently friendly performances (against upcoming World Cup opponents, specif…

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Miami's roster updates, the pending Rodman Rule in NWSL, MLS at AFCON, and more! | MLS Update 58:06

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With Joe out living that outlaw life, it's left to Jeff and Taylor to spin The Wheel of Topics and discuss whatever fate decides! Possible topics include USL CBA negotiations, Walker Zimmerman's next club, made-up transfer rumors, AFCON's MLS connections, and much much more! WATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠…

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Have we seen Mo Salah's final Liverpool appearance? | Weekend Review 46:45

15d ago46:45

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The TSS Gang is here to look back upon a weekend in which Sunderland triumphed in the Tyne-Wear derby, Mo Salah suited up for Liverpool, Real Madrid gave Xabi Alonso a stay of execution, and much more! WATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our …

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Berardi & Coke - Brentford (A) 1:15:56

11d ago1:15:56

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Gilly and Karl mull over the Brentford result Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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USMNT Ballon d'Or dreaming, a bold manager swap, turning points in American soccer, and more | Listener Questions 56:03

12d ago56:03

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We do our best to answer YOUR listener questions! This week, we're discussing what it would take for Christian Pulisic to enter the Ballon d’Or conversation, Aston Villa's under-the-radar title ambitions, a manager swap between Liverpool and Real Madrid, the measurability of referee quality, and ranking the breakthrough moments in US soccer history…

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Previewing the Premier League's huge derby, the Liga MX Finals, and more! | The Week Ender 51:22

13d ago51:22

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The TSS Gang is here to preview the biggest games of the weekend, including the Tyne-Wear derby, the Liga MX Finals, and much more! Plus, there's a quiz! WATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to …

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Man City put Alonso on the brink & Salah-less Liverpool triumph | Champions League Review 52:55

19d ago52:55

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The foursome is here to break down the latest Champions League action! We chat about Liverpool’s much-needed win over Inter, Real Madrid’s spiral and loss to Manchester City, plenty of goals from USMNTers, and so much more. WATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ P…

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What are the most pressing issues facing Poch’s team before the World Cup? | USMNT Weekly 46:22

20d ago46:22

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On this week's US-centric episode, we're taking another look back at the USA's draw for the 2026 World Cup, reviewing the Americans who balled out this past weekend, and cataloguing the biggest remaining issues on Pochettino's World Cup "to-do" list. WATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subs…

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John Useless? Is there an echo? [S6E16] 1:08:17

16d ago1:08:17

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Jay leads Smarty and Luke a merry dance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Berardi & Coke - Liverpool (H) 1:05:18

20d ago1:05:18

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Smarty, Karl and Jay get together again and talk about how Liverpool stole a point from us at ER Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pulis's ghost gets a hardon [S6E15] 1:22:34

16d ago1:22:34

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Smarty hosts Jay and Karl in this weeks main podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Berardi & Coke - Chelsea (H) 46:45

16d ago46:45

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Gilly and Luke are joined by Dylan to discuss a cracking night of football at Elland Road under the lights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Who will sign Christian Benteke? Plus, LAFC’s coaching change & more | MLS Update 51:17

16d ago51:17

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The MLS offseason is here! On today’s show, Taylor, Jeff, and Joe dive into the latest coaching changes from around the league, rank the available jobs, and play free agency matchmaker for the biggest names available! All that — and more — on the show. WATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and su…

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Salah speaks out, Arsenal drop points & trouble for Real Madrid | Weekend Review 42:38

17d ago42:38

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We're back to review another action-packed weekend, in which the Premier League title race tightened up with an Arsenal loss, Liverpool threw away a two-goal lead, Real Madrid suffered a major home loss, Wilfried Nancy's Celtic debut didn't go well, and much more! WATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash…

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Lionel Messi's Inter Miami win MLS Cup! How they beat Vancouver Whitecaps & what comes next 1:02:33

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Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to break down the ins and outs from MLS Cup. How did Inter Miami beat the Vancouver Whitecaps? What went right for Messi and co.? And what went wrong for the ‘Caps? Plus, trophy celebration analysis, standout players, what comes next, and so much more. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes he…

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Clubs in need of a rebrand, celebrity doppelgängers, ideal retirement leagues, and more | Listener Questions 50:04

19d ago50:04

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We're answering your listener questions, including clubs that need a rebrand, ideal retirement leagues for aging pros, incorporating the Swiss table into World Cup qualifying, potential USL schedule changes, celebrity dopplegangers, and more! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord,…

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How will Wilfried Nancy fare on his Celtic debut? | The Week Ender 51:29

24d ago51:29

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🚨 JOIN US TODAY FOR OUR WORLD CUP DRAW SHOW 🚨 Head to YouTube at 12.30pm ET! The TSS Gang is here to preview a weekend that includes MLS Cup, Wilfried Nancy's Celtic debut, and much more! Plus, there's an MLS Cup-themed quiz! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much…

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Paul Tenorio discusses his upcoming book, The Messi Effect 45:07

21d ago45:07

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Our old friend Paul Tenorio returns to the program to discuss his forthcoming book, The Messi Effect. How did writing a book about an evolving topic complicate Paul's life, favorite behind-the-scenes anecdotes, the long-term goals for both Messi and Inter Miami, and much much more! JOIN US TOMORROW FOR OUR WORLD CUP DRAW SHOW Head to YouTube at 12.…

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World Cup draw! Best (and worst) potential U.S. groups | USMNT Weekly 49:23

22d ago49:23

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The whole gang is here to build theoretical World Cup groups for the U.S. men’s national team ahead of Friday’s draw. Plus, we look back at the standout USMNT performers from the recent action and ponder the best leagues for U.S. players. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.! JOIN…

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MLS Cup Preview: Inter Miami vs. Vancouver Whitecaps! Stars, storylines & more 56:37

24d ago56:37

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Only one game remains in the 2025 MLS season: MLS Cup. On today's show, Taylor, Jeff, and Joe dive into the matchup between Inter Miami and the Vancouver Whitecaps. How has this year unfolded for each team? And how will they matchup on Saturday? From stars to tactics to stories, we break it all down. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting a…

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Has Chelsea's draw with Arsenal affected the Premier League title race? | Weekend Review 54:02

24d ago54:02

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The TSS Gang is back to analyze another action-packed weekend of soccer, in which Arsenal were held by title challengers Chelsea, Liverpool booked a much-needed win, a Pulisic-free Milan prospered, and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check o…

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Berardi & Coke - Man City (A) 1:22:02

26d ago1:22:02

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Karl and Gilly mull over the latest result Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Building Pochettino's World Cup depth chart! | USMNT Weekly 52:23

28d ago52:23

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Following the United States' win over Uruguay, Mauricio Pochettino seems to have more quality depth at his disposal than ever before. With that in mind, the awesome foursome is here to construct a USMNT depth chart! What does the central midfield pool look like? Who has the edge in the halfspaces? Weston McKennie is definitely still in the plans, r…

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Luke the Pod Dogger [S6E14] 1:21:20

1M ago1:21:20

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Luke is joined by Gilly and Jay in this weeks main pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mauricio Pochettino, Cole Palmer and the World Cup - things we're thankful for! 52:40

29d ago52:40

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In recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday, we at TSS are dedicating an episode to everything we are thankful for - and the things that things in the beautiful gae should be thankful for, too! 🦃 WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, wh…

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Is this Inter Miami team the best MLS has ever seen? | MLS Update 1:01:20

30d ago1:01:20

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Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to review the latest MLS playoff action! We chat about all four conference semifinal matchups, digging into what defined victories for the Vancouver Whitecaps, Inter Miami, New York City FC, and San Diego FC and what went wrong for the four losers. All that -- and more! -- on the show. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Pulisic fires Milan to Derby Glory, Arsenal Dominate Spurs & Liverpool Lose Again! | Weekend Review 55:03

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The TSS Gang is here to look back on another huge weekend of action, in which Arsenal dominated the North London Derby, Liverpool faltered once again, and USMNT captain Christian Pulisic made the difference in the Derby della Madonnina! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.! JOIN T…

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Berardi & Coke - Villa (H) 1:07:14

1M ago1:07:14

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Gilly and Karl are joined by not-so-positive Jay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Lookin for Luke the new pod dodger [S6E13] 1:18:08

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Pochettino's next coaching gig, principles of 1v1 defending, Turkish betting chaos, and more! | Listener Questions 53:41

1M ago53:41

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We’re answering your listener questions! Today we predict where Mauricio Pochettino will land after WC26 and which USMNT player he’ll bring with him, break down what makes a great 1v1 defender and who the best are, look at how promotion and relegation shape (or stall) classic rivalries, try to unravel the wild scandal inside the Turkish Football Fe…

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Can Tottenham challenge Arsenal in the derby? | The Week Ender 47:12

1M ago47:12

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The TSS Gang is here to deliver you into the weekend with previews of some of the biggest matchups - including big derbies in London and Milan - and of course, we have our customary Friday quiz! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, wh…

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USMNT’s new midfield, a better European Super League & more | Take It or Leave It 48:20

1M ago48:20

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The whole gang is here to review your hottest soccer takes! From the USMNT’s World Cup lineup to realigning European soccer to Norway’s World Cup chances, there was plenty to discuss! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, which houses …

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How the USA's B team demolished Bielsa's Uruguay 52:04

1M ago52:04

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But don't call it a B Team, or Poch will get you! The USMNT took apart Uruguay on Tuesday night: how did they do it? Why did Uruguay look so poor? Which players most covered themselves in glory? And, most importantly, what will the result (and overall performance) mean for the World Cup depth chat? All that, plus Scotland is going to the World Cup!…

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Son vs. Muller! Suarez is back! Previewing each playoff game! | MLS Update 59:49

1M ago59:49

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Taylor, Jeff, and Joe combine to preview (and predict) each and every conference semifinal game coming up this weekend (and Monday)! Plus, we hear Jeff’s thoughts about MLS’s calendar shift and Apple TV changes. All that — and more — on the show. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscrib…

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Why is MLS changing its schedule and format? | The Big Thing 51:43

1M ago51:43

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As you are no doubt aware by now, huge changes are coming to Major League Soccer in 2027, when the league will shift its competition calendar to a summer-though-spring format. The TSS gang is here with an in-depth look at how it will all work - and we look at the coming changes to the Apple broadcast deal, too. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We'r…

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USMNT v Paraguay: deep-dive review, aka The Return of The Reyna 51:59

1M ago51:59

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Graham and Taylor are decked-out in their Sunday finest (aka tee shirts) to discuss the USA's 2-1 win over Paraguay. How good was Reyna? How poor were Paraguay? What did we make of Pochettino's tactics and approach, and more importantly, what do we think he made of the USA's performance in the end-of-match brawl? Plus, more individual performers, k…

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Poch's tactical choices & World Cup qualifiers | The Week Ender 56:27

1M ago56:27

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With Ryan off hosting panels with famous people, the power trio looks ahead to this weekend's action. We chat about the USMNT's battle with Paraguay, the NWSL semifinals, USL action, World Cup qualifiers & more. Plus, a quiz! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+…

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Bad managers, fallen stars, and a World Cup of the uncapped, and more! | Listener Questions 39:05

1M ago39:05

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On this episode, we’re tackling listener questions about disastrous managers and the good teams they’ve sunk, our once-favorite players who then fell from grace, and which nation would win a World Cup made entirely of uncapped stars. Plus, we explore the chaos of a group stage in which everyone draws every match, and ponder if any MLS owners might …

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Previewing the USMNT’s matchups with Paraguay and Uruguay, and picking our preferred starting XIs | USMNT Weekly 56:05

1M ago56:05

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We're all back together (with Ryan in Gianni Infantino's bathroom, for some reason?) to discuss the USA's upcoming friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay (their tactics, star players, vulnerabilities, etc) and preview the USMNT lineup we would most like to see deployed. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Sm…

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Instant classic in Minnesota? Inter Miami better off without Suarez? | MLS Update 1:02:33

1M ago1:02:33

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Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to break down the latest and greatest from around MLS! We chat about each and every series-deciding clash from the first round of the playoffs, from San Diego’s dominance to Miami’s impressive defending to Cincinnati’s narrow win to Minnesota’s wild comeback to New York City’s counter-attacking victory. Plus, we discu…

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Man City impress & Bayern Munich's perfect season ends | Weekend Review 46:43

2M ago46:43

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The TSS Gang is back to review a weekend in which Man City dominated Liverpool, Arsenal dropped points and lost their clean sheet streak, Bayern Munich's perfect season ended, and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out our Patreon, wh…

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Most deserving Ballon d’Or winners, explaining Wirtz’s struggles, stars who never shined, and more | Listener Questions 54:19

2M ago54:19

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Q&A time! We’re talking underperforming international stars, figuring out what’s behind Florian Wirtz’s struggles at Liverpool, naming the most deserving Ballon d’Or winners in history, looking for players who’ve escaped Saudi Arabia for success in Europe, and asking how much chaos the USL would need to create to really challenge MLS. WE HAVE A YOU…