Best Gio And Jack Podcasts (2025)

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Crystal Palace's historic FA Cup win & Serie A title drama | Weekend Review 57:01

13m ago57:01

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The TSS Gang is here to look back upon an action-packed - and emotional - weekend, in which Crystal Palace scored a victory for the Underdogs, Napoli and Inter kept a dramatic scudetto race going, 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! Chec…

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Como's success, Antony's increased production & vibes! | Listener Questions 57:35

3d ago57:35

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The TSS Gang is here with another adventure in the Listener Questions mailbag! On this episode, we’re debating vibes and data, we’re making a league of American-owned teams, we’re taking a trip to Como, 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…

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What went wrong for Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid and what needs to go right for Xabi Alonso? | The Big Thing w/ Jack Lang 1:00:28

4d ago1:00:28

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It's the return of The Big Thing, and it's a topic featuring a legendary manager, a legendary club and a legendary national team... and we're hoping for at least a somewhat legendary episode! Taylor is joined by Joe and Graham (and then later The Athletic's Jack Lang) to discuss Carlo Ancelotti's impending departure from Real Madrid, what happens n…

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Why isn’t the Bundesliga home to top U.S. players? Plus, Poch hasn't talked with Dest? | USMNT Weekly 48:52

5d ago48:52

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The awesome foursome is here to dive into all things U.S. men’s national team! On today’s show, we discussed the decline of Americans playing in the German top-flight, Sergiño Dest not having heard from Poch, and a trio of under-the-radar U.S. players in a brand-new “Show and Tell” segment. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our epi…

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Which MLS superstar would we build our team around? Plus, trophy favorites, rising stars & more | MLS Update 1:10:03

6d ago1:10:03

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Taylor, Jeff, and Joe combine to tackle a set of big-picture questions about MLS! From franchise cornerstones to MLS Cup favorites to rising young USMNT talents to teams with work to do this summer, we covered an Obed Vargas-esque amount of ground. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscr…

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Barcelona's incredible Clasico win & drama in Serie A! | Weekend Review 58:48

7d ago58:48

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The TSS Gang is here to look back upon an action-packed weekend, in which Barcelona triumphed in a wild Clasico, Bayern Munich celebrated their latest title, the scudetto race tightened up in Italy, 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! Ch…

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Is Xabi Alonso a good fit for Real Madrid? | Listener Questions 1:00:48

10d ago1:00:48

1:00:48

The TSS Gang is here with our latest foray into the Listener Questions mailbag! On this episode, we're asking whether Big Ange could coach in MLS, whether Xabi Alonso is what Real Madrid needs, whether the Bundesliga would be better off on NBC, and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like…

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Was Inter v Barcelona the best Champions League semifinal ever? | Champions League Review 55:28

11d ago55:28

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This week's Champions League semifinals were incredible, and we spent well a lot lot lot of time breaking them down! From individual performances to tactical tweaks to key moments, we're going through it all. Plus, was Donnarumma's save in the 8th minute the best in recent memory? Why couldn't Lamine Yamal have more of an impact? Did Achraf Hakimi.…

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Daryl Dike is back! Plus, Weston McKennie’s new Juve contract & Poch’s successor | USMNT Weekly 54:55

12d ago54:55

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The foursome is here to dive into all things USMNT! From Weston McKennie’s new contract at Juventus to Daryl Dike’s first start in 750 days to just who might follow Mauricio Pochettino as U.S. coach, we covered ground like Tyler Adams. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOI…

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Is Inter Miami's project a failure? Plus, Seattle Sounders and San Diego FC explode | MLS Update 59:10

13d ago59:10

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Taylor, Jeff, and Joe dive into the wide world of MLS, starting with a look back at Inter Miami's latest misstep in a knockout competition. What went wrong for Miami in their Concacaf Champions Cup defeat against the Vancouver Whitecaps? And what does it mean? Then, we chat about a slew of Western Conference teams stepping up, the Revs' run of form…

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The Kane curse is over! Are Arsenal in top five trouble? | Weekend Review 1:02:25

14d ago1:02:25

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The TSS Gang is here to look back on a weekend where Bayern Munich won the league - without kicking a ball - Chelsea toppled the reigning champions, the scudetto race stayed tight, 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 Patreo…

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Which USMNT players should Wrexham sign? | Listener Questions! 57:32

17d ago57:32

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The TSS Gang is here with the latest batch of Listener Questions! On this episode, we’re sending some Americans to Wrexham, we’re analyzing Napoli’s transfer business, 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, which houses…

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Is Lamine Yamal playing at Messi levels for Barcelona? I Champions League Review 54:22

18d ago54:22

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We spend a lot of time breaking down Barcelona's 3-3 draw with Inter, and then a marginally smaller amount of time on PSG's 1-0 win over Arsenal. How incredible is Lamine Yamal and how is it that he's still young enough to attend prom? Is Donnarumma the least athletic athletic person in the Champions League? What lessons can each team take from the…

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Chris Richards' impressive season! Plus, could Poch leave for Spurs? | USMNT Weekly 53:41

19d ago53:41

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Our foursome dives into the latest surrounding the U.S. men’s national team, discussing Chris Richards’ form for Crystal Palace, a pair of budding MLS stars making their case for national team inclusion, and Mauricio Pochettino’s love affair with Tottenham. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and sub…

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Nashville SC explode! Paul Pogba to DC United? Can Bruce fix the Quakes? | MLS Update 1:08:25

20d ago1:08:25

1:08:25

Jeff Rueter joins Taylor and Joe to chat about all things MLS, from Nashville SC’s wild 7-2 win over the Chicago Fire (featuring a battle between a pair of former USMNT managers!) to DC United’s pursuit of Paul Pogba to the chaos that is the Western Conference. All that — and more — on the show. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠We're posting all our ep…

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Liverpool's title win and an epic Clasico win for Barcelona! | Weekend Review 59:57

21d ago59:57

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There was no shortage of drama on a weekend where Liverpool wrapped up the league, Barcelona edged a brilliant Clasico battle, Man City and Crystal Palace progressed to the FA Cup Final, Napoli took the advantage in the scudetto race, and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!…

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Should Real Madrid choose between Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior? | Listener Questions 57:36

24d ago57:36

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The TSS Gang is here to answer your questions! On this episode, we consider whether PSG needs a stronger domestic league, if Real Madrid must chose between its star forwards, and which players we should send to Pawnee, Indiana! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! …

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Will Wrexham survive the Championship? I The Bulletin 53:54

25d ago53:54

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We take a look at some of the biggest stories we haven't yet spent time discussing, including Wrexham's looming promotion to the Championship, Leeds potentially parting ways with manager Daniel Farke, who has more at stake in the Copa del Rey Final this weekend, and the biggest moves on MLS transfer deadline day. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're po…

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Will the U.S. make it out of their 2026 World Cup group? | USMNT Weekly 56:14

26d ago56:14

56:14

Ryan is back! Taylor, Joe, and Ryan dive into the latest surrounding the USMNT, covering the team’s injury list (Balogun is back! Dest is…kind of back? What’s next for Pepi?) and answering your questions. Could the U.S. get grouped in ’26? What state’s five-a-side team would win in a tournament? All that — and more — on the show. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE …

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Best and worst of the MLS transfer window! | MLS Update 1:25:41

27d ago1:25:41

1:25:41

Jeff Rueter joins Taylor, Graham, and Joe to break down the highs and lows of the MLS primary transfer window ahead of tomorrow’s deadline. Which team had the best window? Which team had the worst window? What was the best individual move of the window? And which move most left us scratching our heads? All that — and some newsy updates from around …

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Was Trent Alexander-Arnold's goal his best (and maybe last) for Liverpool? I Weekend Review 1:03:14

28d ago1:03:14

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With Ryan trying to stay sane navigating post-holiday highways, it's left to Graham, Joe and Taylor to breakdown all the action from this past weekend. Big wins for Liverpool and Aston Villa, a wild one between Barcelona and Celta Vigo, and a title race in Italy?! All that, and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes he…

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Kevin de Bruyne to Real Madrid? | Listener Questions 48:40

1M ago48:40

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The TSS Gang is back to field your questions! On this episode, we ask which continent Kevin de Bruyne will play on next, we ask what happened to the Confederations Cup, we look at what's happening at Reading FC, 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! C…

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Did Ancelotti’s magic wear off for Real Madrid? | Champions League Review 51:00

1M ago51:00

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With Ryan doing his best to remain level-headed on an 8-hour road trip with family, it's left to Graham, Joe and Taylor to break down this week's Champions League results. All 4 winners from the first leg advanced to the next round, but there was considerable drama along the way... except in Madrid, where Los Blancos weren't able to find their cust…

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Playing USMNT Jeopardy! Testing our trivia knowledge 54:09

1M ago54:09

54:09

Taylor ‘Alex Trebek’ Rockwell hosts the very first edition of TSS Jeopardy! Ryan, Graham, and Joe compete to answer questions about the USMNT, ranging from top-scorers in various leagues to historic red cards to notorious opponents. There’s drama. There’s intrigue. And there’s plenty of chaos. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episod…

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Why didn’t MLS change its calendar? Plus, a blockbuster trade & teams we’re worried about | MLS Update 1:10:15

1M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

Jeff Rueter joins Taylor and Joe to discuss the latest from around MLS. Up first: why did MLS decide not to shift to the European calendar with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon? Could a change still be on the table? Then, we chat about the Columbus Crew’s acquisition of Daniel Gazdag from the Philadelphia Union. What other teams are in the market …

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Salah shines, Mbappe sees red & Bayern split points with Dortmund | Weekend Review 53:58

1M ago53:58

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The TSS Gang looks back upon another action-packed weekend, in which the big derby games in Germany and Italy ended in deadlocks, Man Utd and Tottenham suffered four-goal defeats, and Barcelona's hot streak continued! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON! Check out …

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Can we buy a USL team? | Listener Questions 56:13

1M ago56:13

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The TSS Gang is here once more to answer your questions! On this episode, we discuss the practicalities of an MLS schedule change, we look forward to the reported Women's Club World Cup, we discover Discovery Rights, and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PATRE…

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Is Barca-PSG the Champions League final we all should want? I Champions League Review 54:06

1M ago54:06

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The full foursome is here to break down all the action from a goal-filled week of Champions League fixtures! How did Arsenal manage to take apart Real Madrid? Can the Spanish giants respond in the second leg? Can anyone top PSG AND Barcelona, and what happens if those two meet in the final? Was the Thuram assist a full Alec Baldwin? All that and mu…

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Can Poch (or anyone) lead the U.S. to a World Cup semifinal? | USMNT Weekly 50:56

1M ago50:56

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Ryan, Taylor, and Joe tackle your hot takes on today’s USMNT-centric show. Can the U.S. make a World Cup semifinal? Does the U.S. have a chemistry problem? Should Poch call a completely new center back group in June? All that — and much more — on the show. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe …

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Why American soccer needs semi-pro leagues I Real Central New Jersey's Ira Jersey on founding a club 50:04

1M ago50:04

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Our longtime friend Ira Jersey is here for a bonus episode to discuss his club, Real Central New Jersey. Founded in early 2020 (what a fun time), RCNJ sought to bridge the divide between soccer in North Jersey and soccer in South Jersey. But what has the club learned along the way? How has it grown and stayed increasingly relevant in its local comm…

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Kevin De Bruyne to Inter Miami? Plus, buying or selling playoff teams in the East | MLS Update 1:20:48

1M ago1:20:48

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Taylor, Jeff, Graham, and Joe dive into the latest and greatest from around MLS! In a wide-ranging discussion of the Eastern Conference’s top teams, we chat about the reports linking Kevin De Bruyne to Inter Miami. How could it happen? Would adding De Bruyne be against the rules? How would he fit into the team? We also sink our teeth into how the C…

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Why was the Manchester derby so bad? | Weekend Review 58:10

1M ago58:10

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The TSS Gang is here to look back upon a weekend in which the Manchester derby did not live up to expectations, Real Madrid suffered a big home defeat, the USWNT clocked a win in California, 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,…

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Is the Premier League boring? | Listener Questions 48:53

2M ago48:53

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The TSS Gang is here for another dive into the Listener Questions mailbag! On this ep, we ask whether this Premier League season is boring, what the USWNT needs to do ahead of the 2027 World Cup, 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 Pat…

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The US is getting another World Cup! | The Bulletin 49:59

2M ago49:59

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Rounding up all the news that's fit to be... rounded up, I guess? We're taking a longer look at some of the biggest stories from the week, including the US very likely getting to host the 2031 Women's World Cup, the downfall of the Brazil national team, a random playoff for the final Club World Cup spot, banned bodyguards, and much much more! WE HA…

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Drafting our best USMNT XIs | USMNT Weekly 1:08:59

2M ago1:08:59

1:08:59

Presenting: The Total Soccer Show's USMNT Draft! Ryan conducts a fierce battle between Taylor, Graham, and Joe, who each draft a team of 11 U.S. players in hopes of building the best possible lineup. Whose team ends up as the strongest outfit? And what did this exercise tell us about the state of Mauricio Pochettino's player pool? All that -- and m…

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Peter Vermes out at SKC! Plus, buying or selling the West’s top teams | MLS Update 1:12:13

2M ago1:12:13

1:12:13

Jeff Rueter joins the show to chat with Taylor and Joe about all things MLS! After Peter Vermes’ time with Sporting Kansas City came to a close earlier this week, we discuss Vermes’ legacy, what went wrong, and what comes next for SKC. Then it’s on to a chat about the top teams out West: which clubs are for real? And which are pretenders? Finally, …

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Man City stay in trophy contention, Barcelona can't stop scoring | Weekend Review 54:16

2M ago54:16

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The TSS Gang is here to look back upon a weekend in which European domestic soccer returned with the FA Cup quarterfinals, a tight title race in Spain, a big result for Bayern, a bad one for Milan, 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 P…

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Relegating Man Utd & Changing the Throw-In rules! | Take It Or Leave It 54:07

2M ago54:07

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The TSS Gang is here with the glorious return of Take It Or Leave It, the show where we assess your hottest takes! On this episode, we ask if Man Utd need a good relegation to clear house, whether Walker Zimmerman is a top-tier USMNT defender, and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscrib…

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MLS 1.0 vs 2025 USL, Gio Reyna's consistent lack of minutes, and a new twist on five-aside I Listener Questions 1:04:29

2M ago1:04:29

1:04:29

On today's episode, we answer your listener questions, only 1 of which is fully related to the USMNT. 1) How does the current USL championship stack up to MLS just before David Beckham arrived? 2) Can you walk through the economics of an MLS team? 3) What's the history of interpretive statistics like expected goals? 4) Why has Gio Reyna consistentl…

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How to get the USMNT on track for a successful 2026 World Cup | USMNT Weekly 1:02:54

2M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

In the aftermath of the low point of Mauricio Pochettino’s (short) tenure, Ryan, Taylor, and Joe dive into a list of things the U.S. needs to do to prepare for next summer’s World Cup. From hoping some of the USMNT’s key players improve their club situations to firming up the U.S. identity, we covered a ton of ground. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We'…

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Charlotte FC’s Dean Smith talks MLS, Agyemang and more! Plus, teams we’re worried about | MLS Update 1:19:51

2M ago1:19:51

1:19:51

We’ve got a packed show for you! Taylor, Graham, Joe, and Jeff Rueter dive into the latest from around MLS (and bemoan the USMNT just a little bit more), discussing which teams most impressed us this past weekend — and which teams should be worried. Then, Ryan interviews Charlotte FC manager Dean Smith in a conversation that stretches from Patrick …

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USMNT vs. Canada: What did we learn from a disappointing result? 52:23

2M ago52:23

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It's been a difficult week for the USMNT and the TSS Gang is here to break down the CONCACAF Nations League third-place playoff defeat at the hands of Canada. 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, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exc…

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USMNT vs. Panama Deep-Dive Review: What Went Wrong? 52:14

2M ago52:14

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The TSS Gang is here for the post-mortem on Mauricio Pochettino's first competitive game at the helm of the USMNT. We look at the reasons behind the failure, the positives we can take, and how this team will progress going forward... WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PAT…

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USMNT v Panama: quick-take, hot-take review 27:45

2M ago27:45

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Recorded minutes after the USMNT woke up from their nap to realize they were losing to Panama, it's a quick-take, hot-take episode of The Total Soccer Show! Joe and Taylor are here to commiserate, compare notes, try to figure out what to pay attention to in the rewatch... and generally just ponder what went so wrong for the United States in their N…

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Will pro-rel in the USL change American soccer forever? | The Big Thing 56:32

2M ago56:32

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Earlier this week, the United Soccer League (USL) broke the news that Promotion and Relegation was coming to the United States. Your favorite foursome (aside from the Ninja Turtles) is together again to discuss the news itself, the potential impact on American soccer and the looming questions still to be answered. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're p…

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USMNT vs. Panama preview & huge pro-rel news in USL 51:22

2M ago51:22

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What a news day! The foursome dives into the USL’s announcement that promotion and relegation is coming to American soccer for the first time ever. What is the USL doing? When is it happening? And what was our first reaction to it? Then, we chat about the USMNT’s clash with Panama in the Concacaf Nations League on Thursday. What will the U.S. do wi…

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Inter Miami’s win (and Messi’s injury), Steffen’s form, Vermes’ future & more w/Jeff Rueter | MLS Update 1:11:46

2M ago1:11:46

1:11:46

Taylor, Joe, and The Athletic’s Jeff Rueter combine to chat about a host of topics from around MLS! We start with Inter Miami’s big 2-1 road win over Atlanta United: what stood out from Miami’s revenge game? And what went wrong for Atlanta? And what’s up with Messi’s injury? Then we chat about players who have caught our eyes so far this season, fr…

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Newcastle's long-awaited trophy and late drama for Barcelona! | Weekend Review 58:27

2M ago58:27

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The TSS Gang is here to look back upon an eventful weekend which saw Newcastle Utd lift a trophy for the first time in forever! Elsewhere, Barcelona staged an epic comeback against title rivals Atletico Madrid, there was plenty of movement at the top in Serie A and Bayern Munich ceded ground in the Bundesliga! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posti…

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Which MLS team could hang with the USMNT? | Listener Questions 48:32

2M ago48:32

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The TSS Gang is here to delve into the Listener Questions mailbag! On this episode, we're debating how an MLS team would fare against the USMNT, we're looking at next steps for João Félix, 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, w…

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Can PSG win the whole thing? Madrid Derby penalty drama! Bayern Munich dominance! | Champions League Review 52:11

2M ago52:11

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Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to break down all the second-leg clashes in the Champions League Round of 16, including a calm Simeone being totally cool with his side's penalty shootout loss, PSG finding a way to win against a strong Liverpool, Bayern Arsenal and Aston Villa being comprehensively better than their opponents, and much much more…

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