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TSS, The Athletic
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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Jul 28, 2025 • 51min
Was England's Euro 2025 win the wildest tournament run ever? | The Bulletin
The TSS Gang is back with a Bulletin news update episode, led by England's victory at UEFA Women's Euro 2025 - a triumph marked by unlikely comebacks, dramatic shootouts and an all-time clutch performance from Chloe Kelly! Plus, we take a look at the latest Premier League summer friendlies and news of a Bend it Like Beckham sequel! 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, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 25, 2025 • 1h 2min
Altering the careers of a few USMNT "what ifs," plus second division dropoff, unappreciated goalkeeper performances, and more! | Listener Questions
Graham and Taylor do their best to answer 6 of your VeryFine Listener Questions, including the purpose of confidential release clauses, the leagues with the biggest drop off from the top flight to their second division, re-doing the careers of a few USMNT players, competitive advantages from the Club World Cup, unappreciated goalkeeping performances, and 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 bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 24, 2025 • 1h 5min
Why Barca signed Rashford, Women's Euro final is set | The Bulletin
Graham returns! And he's here to talk Women's Euros, the MLS All-Star game and surrounding events, Barcelona's transfer activity, new kit deals, and much 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 bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 23, 2025 • 55min
Does MLS still need the All-Star Game? Plus, Messi’s no-show and a potential schedule change
From Austin, Jeff and Joe dive into the biggest talking points from MLS’s All-Star break. Lionel Messi’s decision to skip the All-Star Game raises the question: does MLS still even need the game? We discuss that, the current All-Star format, the Skills Challenge, and the fresh rumblings about the league changing its schedule to mirror Europe’s biggest leagues. 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, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 22, 2025 • 1h 5min
What next for Vancouver without Pedro Vite? Plus, interesting moves for Colorado and Atlanta, and chaos reigns supreme in El Trafico | MLS Update
The discussion kicks off with the impact of Pedro Vite’s departure on Vancouver’s strategy. The unpredictable nature of MLS matches shines through, especially with the exhilarating rivalry of El Trafico. Karaoke nights add a fun twist as the hosts emphasize community. Colorado’s player dynamics and opportunities for rebuilding take center stage, while Atlanta's strategy shifts reveal challenges in re-establishing their soccer identity. Insights into transfer tactics and team strategies keep the conversation lively and informative.
Jul 21, 2025 • 59min
Gio Reyna’s Serie A transfer? Candidates for a late World Cup roster push? | USMNT Listener Questions
Taylor and Joe tag-team your USMNT questions, digging into Gio Reyna’s reported move to Parma, some of the pool’s most polarizing players, players who could make a late push onto the 2026 World Cup roster, Pochettino’s roster management, and 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 bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 18, 2025 • 1h 7min
USMNT hypotheticals, La Liga Tax Issues & 'Proper Football Men' | Listener Questions
The TSS Gang is here to gather around the Listener Questions Mailbag and answer the queries therein! On this episode, we’re talking about MLS playoff structures, we’re asking why so many players and coaches in Spain get convicted of tax evasion, we’re discovering what a ‘proper football man’ is, 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 bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2025 • 53min
The hunt for Alexander Isak, plus Arsenal, Spurs and Liverpool all strengthening with big money moves | Transfer Update
We take a longer look at some of the biggest moves in the Premier League... since the last big-money moves in the Premier League.What next for Alexander Isak: pursued by Liverpool with Newcastle hoping to hold onto their world-class frontman? Have Arsenal finally gotten the striker they need, even at the expense of a more obvious area of vulnerability? How much improved will Tottenham be next season, and will Manchester United... be improved at all? Those moves and more on today's 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, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 16, 2025 • 1h
USMNT transfer updates: Malik Tillman’s big move! Can Gio Reyna and Yunus Musah find new clubs?
The awesome foursome is here to dive into a slew of USMNT transfers. What do we make of Malik Tillman’s move to Bayer Leverkusen? Will Johnny Cardoso thrive at Atletico Madrid? How will Damion Downs and Patrick Agyemang do in the English Championship? What awaits Matt Turner at Lyon? All that, plus discussion of Gio Reyna’s next move, Yunus Musah’s future, Tim Weah’s potential trip to France, Josh Sargent, Cameron Carter-Vickers, and so, so much 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, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 15, 2025 • 1h 19min
The Supporters' Shield race heats up! Plus, can Inter Miami keep getting away with this? | MLS Update
Taylor, Jeff, and Joe combine to take a look at the MLS teams vying for the Supporters' Shield! We dig deep on the Columbus Crew, FC Cincinnati, Inter Miami, Nashville SC, the Philadelphia Union, San Diego FC, Minnesota United, and the Vancouver Whitecaps. Plus, will Inter Miami skirt the MLS roster rules to sign Rodrigo De Paul? Is Diego Luna going to move to Europe? And is Timo Werner headed to New Jersey? All that -- and so much 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, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
