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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A podcast about the biggest sports stories in and around Kansas City. Covering Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC, University of Kansas, University of Missouri, Kansas State University and more. Hosted by Blair Kerkhoff.
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The wild and wonderful world of soccer from an American perspective. Samuel Army and a rotating cast of fans, athletes and athlete fans discuss all the relevant goings-on from both sides of the pond. Headlines and a weekly recap plus previews and predictions with an emphasis on the Premier League and Champions League, along with the US men’s and women’s national teams, and just enough from the rest of Europe, MLS and NWSL to be dangerous. Episodes also typically feature candid interviews wit ...
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KC sports icons George Brett, Tom Watson have advice for Jac Caglianone
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36:01The greatest Royal of ‘em all, George Brett, can’t wait to watch Jac Caglianone’s major-league debut on Tuesday. Neither can golf icon and Royals fan Tom Watson. At an annual fundraising event for The ALS Association in Overland Park Monday, half of Kansas City’s sports Mount Rushmore weighed in on the Royals’ decision to elevate their top prospect…
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How will Wirtz fit in at Liverpool? Is Fernandes really leaving Man Utd? | Transfer Window Update
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57:57The summer transfer window has swung open! Some big deals have already been done and many more are on the cards for Europe's biggest teams! 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 exclusive …
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PSG v Inter: Champions League Final review
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52:10No spoilers in the title or description... Until here! We review PSG's EMPHATIC win over Inter in the Champions League Final. How good were the Parisians and how poor were their Italian counterparts? How were PSG able to cause so many problems on both sides of the ball? What does this mean for the respective legacies of Luis Enrique and Simone Inza…
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What happened to Man City's alleged rule breaches? | Listener Questions
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58:47The TSS Gang is here to answer your questions! On this episode we’re asking what happened to Man City’s points deduction woes, we’re considering whether The USMNT should tank the Gold Cup, we’re asking if there’s a world where Man Utd gets its finances in order, and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here…
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PSG v Inter: 2025 Champions League Final preview and predictions
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53:25Your favorite foursome is back together to preview this weekend's Champions League Final. Is this our dream final? How do the narratives on the two teams differ? Who will be the key players in the tactical battle? Plus, potential lineups, key matchups, and our individual scoreline predictions. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our …
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Royals could use Jac Caglianone’s thunder. When will he arrive in KC?
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33:04Say this for the Royals, they’ve been consistent this season. Through about two months of 2025, pitching has been excellent. Hitting hasn’t come around. But a few things are happening to keep hope alive for another playoff season. First, the Royals remain a contending team. Despite losing 11 of their past 16 games they’re over .500 for May. Also, t…
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Is Pochettino sending a message with his latest roster? | USMNT Weekly
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59:00Ryan, Taylor, and Joe break down Mauricio Pochettino's roster for the USMNT's busy summer. Where are all the big stars? How big of a problem is Christian Pulisic's absence? And is Poch sending a message with his squad selections? Which players should we be paying special attention to? We discuss all that -- and much more -- on the show. WE HAVE A Y…
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Villa's Painful Summer. Spurs European Champions. Pulisic's USMNT Absence.
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1:00:10PREMIER LEAGUE: Top 5 battle ends appropriately with a damp fart as Newcastle backs into UCL while Aston Villa backs out (albeit somewhat controversially) and Nottingham Forest can't get it done. Long summer ahead for some teams, notably Villa. Also, flowers are festooned on deserving FPL winners... and one loser. HALFTIME: What If you could choose…
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What it’s like interviewing Messi! Plus, Atlanta United’s big win & Christian Pulisic drama | MLS Update
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1:24:11Taylor, Joe, and Jeff are joined by MLS Season Pass’ Michele Giannone to talk all things MLS (and a bit of USMNT). We chat about what was it like for Michele to interview Lionel Messi last week, Atlanta United’s big win over FC Cincinnati on Sunday, St. Louis City’s struggles, the San Jose Earthquakes’ turnaround, and a pair of big games coming up …
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McTominay's Scudetto-winning moment, how Arsenal made WCL history, and much more! | Weekend Review
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1:10:00With Ryan in London cheering on Wimbledon and hurling insults at Walsall, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to take a look back at a wild final weekend in most of Europe's domestic leagues. How did Arsenal manage to best reigning back-to-back champions Barcelona in the Women's Champions League Final? How did Scott McTominay cement his legacy in Na…
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Arminia Bielefeld's Maël Corboz & Isaiah Young on Magical German Cup Run (Bonus Ep. #8)
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36:45Maël Corboz and Isaiah Young -- two Americans from Jersey -- discuss Arminia Bielefeld's insane run beating three Bundesliga teams - including Bayer Leverkusen in the semis - to reach the DFB Pokal Cup final, plus how two kids from New Jersey ended up on the same German 3rd division club (albeit one with 2nd or even 1st tier history and fan support…
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Riqui Puig to the USMNT, changing the FA Cup & mid-season manager switches | Listener Questions
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42:59The TSS Gang is here to delve into the Lsietenr Questions mailbag! On this episode, we’re looking at the players who picked the wrong national team, we’re considering at the best mid-season managerial switches, and we’re putting Riqui Puig in the USMNT! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and s…
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Spurs finally win a trophy! Why were Man Utd so bad? | Europa League Final review
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58:48The whole gang is here to dive into the Europa League Final! How did Tottenham end their trophy drought? What went wrong for Manchester United? And what comes next for both struggling teams? All that — and more — on the show. 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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Dest! Jedi! Wide attackers? Breaking down the USMNT Gold Cup provisional roster | USMNT Weekly
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59:38We have the latest 60-player provisional roster for the USMNT, and we also have... waaaay too many thoughts about it. Surprise inclusions and omissions, our preferred final rosters and starting elevens, and a deeper look at what the pool itself reveals about the state of the program. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes h…
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Messi goes off on MLS refs, plus Greg Vanney’s new contract & Rivalry Week recap | MLS Update
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59:42Taylor, Jeff, and Joe dive into the latest and greatest from around MLS! From Lionel Messi’s referee complaints, potential new contract, and Inter Miami’s latest embarrassment to Greg Vanney’s new deal and El Trafico to a look around the best rivalries MLS has to offer, we ran the bases. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episod…
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Palace's Beautiful Win. Spurs vs United Europa Preview. MLS Hot Takes. (MW #38)
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1:12:57PREMIER LEAGUE: Palace beating City (and fans' reaction) is everything great about soccer. Teams mostly hold serve in MW #37 setting up an interesting battle for Champions League spots on Decision Day - especially if Bournemouth can pull a midweek upset vs City. HALFTIME: What If you could own any one relic in history -- anything at all -- from you…
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The next step in determining the future playing venues of the Chiefs and Royals rest with the Missouri statehouse. After the state Senate failed to pass a state funding measure that could provide up to 50 percent of a new stadium for the Royals and a renovated Arrowhead State for the Chiefs, Gov. Mike Kehoe has called a special session to debate pr…
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Crystal Palace's historic FA Cup win & Serie A title drama | Weekend Review
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57:01The 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
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57:35The 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
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1:00:28It'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
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48:52The 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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Marinakis Crashout. Should Spurs Feel Shame? David Beckham is Human. (MW #37)
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1:04:12PREMIER LEAGUE: in defense of Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, explaining City's inexplicable Southampton setback, Tommy questions the importance of the top 5 battle and LOLing at the Zero F's Given Brigade (Tottenham and United) HALFTIME: Pop Quiz on the latest Sportico report listing the top 50 "biggest" clubs in the world ROUND THE WORLD: MLS h…
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At quarter season, Royals matching last year’s pace. Is that good enough?
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34:01After 43 games the Royals have the same record as 2024 -- 25-18. Does it feel the same?A year ago, Royals fans were thrilled with the fast start with the team coming off a 106-loss season. This year, with higher expectations, it’s easier to wonder if the team is reaching its potential.On SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast presented by Underdo…
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Which MLS superstar would we build our team around? Plus, trophy favorites, rising stars & more | MLS Update
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1:10:03Taylor, 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
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58:48The 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
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1:00:48The 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
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55:28This 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
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54:55The 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
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59:10Taylor, 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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Arsenal Back in Top 5 Battle? Chelsea Perseverance. Lamine Yamal. (MW #36)
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1:02:38PREMIER LEAGUE: Arsenal's recent slide risks transforming five-team race for three top 5 slots into six-team race for four slots. The emasculating Guard of Honor tradition may have saved Chelsea's season. Aston Villa's tightrope walk (without a safety net) deserves more attention. HALFTIME: What If you attempted 10 penalties on Gianluigi Donnarumma…
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Six takeaways from Kansas City Chiefs rookie minicamp
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37:46The Chiefs effectively hired a couple of dozen new employees last week, seven of them through the NFL Draft and the remaining through subsequent undrafted free agency deals. Their start date: How about now? They all took part in a three-day rookie minicamp over the weekend, concluding Monday. As part of it, each of the seven draft picks, along with…
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The Kane curse is over! Are Arsenal in top five trouble? | Weekend Review
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1:02:25The 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!
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57:32The 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
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54:22We 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
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53:41Our 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
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1:08:25Jeff 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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Can Liverpool Catch United? Pep's Secret Weapon. UCL/UEL Semis Preview. (MW35)
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1:05:57PREMIER LEAGUE: Liverpool get some just rewards for being worthy champs. Brutal week for Unai's Aston Villa. Secret to Pep's success with City (hint: #TeamLove). FA Cup semifinal recap. FPL updates. HALFTIME: based on disclosure that Darvin Ham (ex-Laker coach and current Bucks asst) had his Los Angeles storage locker sold at auction... What If you…
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Chiefs draft podcast: Who makes the biggest impact early from this class?
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39:47How did the Chiefs fare in the NFL Draft? Star columnist Sam McDowell and beat writer Jesse Newell break it down on SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast presented by Underdog. The Chiefs entered the draft with eight picks, and after trades, finished with seven. Their first round pick, offensive tackle Josh Simmons of Ohio State at No. 32 overal…
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Liverpool's title win and an epic Clasico win for Barcelona! | Weekend Review
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59:57There 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
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57:36The 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
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53:54We 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
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56:14Ryan 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
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1:25:41Jeff 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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Spurs/United Check Out. Villa's Big Bet. Chelsea Gut Check. (MW #34)
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1:03:09PREMIER LEAGUE: Aston Villa put on one of the performances of the season against Newcastle. Chelsea stare death (of their season) in the face but bounce back against Fulham. Tottenham and Manchester United officially wave the white flag on the 2024-25 PL season. HALFTIME: What If you could only watch one game show for the rest of your life? ROUND T…
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