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Nov 27, 2025 • 52min

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

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, right? RIGHT? All that -- and much more -- on this episode.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 bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 53min

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

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, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 25, 2025 • 1h 1min

Is this Inter Miami team the best MLS has ever seen? | MLS Update

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!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 24, 2025 • 55min

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

In a thrilling weekend of soccer, Arsenal crushed Tottenham 4-1, establishing their title credentials. Pulisic shone for Milan with a stunning goal in the Derby della Madonnina. Meanwhile, Liverpool's troubles deepened with a disappointing 0-3 loss at home, raising serious questions about their tactics and managerial stability. Meanwhile, Newcastle shocked Manchester City with a clever tactical play, and Barcelona celebrated a strong return to form with a 4-0 victory. Exciting times for American players abroad add an extra layer to the weekend's drama!
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Nov 22, 2025 • 54min

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

What's next for Mauricio Pochettino after World Cup 26? Predicting potential team moves and USMNT recruits gets lively! Delve into the essentials of top-notch 1v1 defending, featuring standout players like Virgil van Dijk. Explore how promotion and relegation impact thrilling rivalries, and unravel the chaos of Turkey's betting scandal. Plus, a fun debate between two-color and three-color flag nations adds a playful twist to the discussion!
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Nov 21, 2025 • 47min

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

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, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 20, 2025 • 48min

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

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 bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 19, 2025 • 52min

How the USA's B team demolished Bielsa's Uruguay

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!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 Discord, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 18, 2025 • 60min

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

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 subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 17, 2025 • 52min

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

Major League Soccer is undergoing a significant shift to a summer-through-spring schedule by 2027, aiming to enhance national TV viewership and international competitiveness. The hosts explore how this change could help develop a smoother transfer window for players and potentially pave the way for MLS to be a springboard for talent heading to Europe. They discuss the implications of a short sprint season, the impact on local fan experiences, and how the league's partnership with Apple will change broadcasting dynamics.

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