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Jan 29, 2024 • 1h 2min

Weekend Review: Jurgen Klopp and Xavi announcements, FA Cup drama & more!

The TSS Gang are here to discuss an action-packed weekend, which featured plenty of FA Cup action, drama in the AFCON knockout stages, and, of course, some huge managerial announcements in Liverpool and Barcelona!---Today's show is brought to you by...Shopify! Help grow your business by signing up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/tss!Fum! Start the Good Habit at tryfum.com/SOCCER to save 10% off the Journey Pack today.---JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 26, 2024 • 47min

The Big Thing: Why has the January Transfer Window been so quiet?

In recent seasons, there's been a flurry of transfer activity in the winter window, particularly from Premier League clubs. This season, however, spending has been at a minimum. In this episode, we look at the multitude of reasons why the check books have been holstered - and some of the deals that may still come in this window.---Today's show is brought to you by...Shopify! Help grow your business by signing up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/tss!---JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 25, 2024 • 54min

AFCON catch-up: Senegal and Morocco looking strong, Ivory Coast and Cameroon still alive, and Cape Verde and Mauritania spring surprises

With the group stage of the 2024 (but really 2023) Africa Cup of Nations now in the books, we take a look back at the major points of interest so far. Can Morocco find better scoring efficiency in the knockout round? Will Senegal continue to make things look all too easy? How far can surprising sides like Cape Verde, Mauritania and Angola go? What has Nigeria done to turn things around, and why has the Ivory Coast completely failed to do the same? Is sacking your coach in the middle of the tournament maybe not a great idea? All those questions and many more answered as we review everything, and then take a look ahead to the knockout round!---Today's show is brought to you by...Shopify! Help grow your business by signing up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/tss!---JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 24, 2024 • 1h

Listener Questions! Is Saudi Arabia’s soccer experiment already over? Plus conflict in the U.S. lower divisions, World Cup debuts & more

The whole gang is here to answer your questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below:1) With the expanded 2026 World Cup, at least a few teams are likely to debut at the tournament. Which one has the best chance to make a deep run?2) Is there a soccer war brewing lower down in the U.S. soccer pyramid?3) Which European soccer coach would we choose to lead an NFL franchise?4) Is Saudi Arabia’s soccer experiment already coming to an end?5) What's going on with the MLS referee strike?---Today's show is brought to you by...Shopify! Help grow your business by signing up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/tss!---JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 23, 2024 • 1h 20min

Tom Bogert discusses all the latest transfer news and rumors in MLS, including Colorado, Atlanta, Miami, Seattle, Dallas, and more!

Tom Bogert joins Joe and Taylor to discuss the major MLS roster moves thus far, as well as those that might happen and those that should happen. Does RSL need a big-name DP? Has Colorado strengthened enough already to be a playoff team? What’s going on with the roster builds in Charlotte, Chicago, and Minnesota? Who will be the stronger team in Los Angeles? Why did Atlanta focus on signing players with names that Taylor can’t pronounce? All that and much much more!---Today's show is brought to you by...Shopify! Help grow your business by signing up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/tss!---JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 9min

Weekend Review: The USMNT stumble, Bayern Munich are humbled, Crystal Palace crumble

There's plenty of Weekend to Review today, as the TSS gang look back at the USMNT's January camp friendly against Slovenia, a controversial late win for Real Madrid, big victories for Liverpool and Arsenal, some excellent AFCON action, and much more!---Today's show is brought to you by...Shopify! Help grow your business by signing up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/tss!---JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 19, 2024 • 49min

The Big Thing: What's next for Jose Mourinho?

This week, Roma dismissed Jose Mourinho and replaced him with club legend Daniele De Rossi. On this week's Big Thing, The TSS gang look back on Jose's reign in Rome, his next move, and the merits of appointing the relatively inexperienced De Rossi as interim coach.---Today's show is brought to you by...Shopify! Help grow your business by signing up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/tss!Indochino! Go to Indochino.com and use code 'TSS' to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more! ---JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 18, 2024 • 57min

AFCON catch-up: reviewing all the action so far, including impressive Morocco, frustrating Ghana, and exciting underdogs Cape Verde and Namibia

We take a look back at all the action from Match Day 1 in the 2023 (but really 2024) Africa Cup of Nations. Which teams have impressed, which teams have done the opposite of that, and what to keep an eye on in the second round. Plus, standout individual performances, managerial instability and a superstar on the bench for Cameroon. And maybe jetting home before all is said and done.---Today's show is brought to you by...Shopify! Help grow your business by signing up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/tss!Indochino! Go to Indochino.com and use code 'TSS' to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more! ---JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 17, 2024 • 1h

Listener Questions! USMNT’s No. 9 debate, uplifting soccer stories, what makes a big club & more

The whole gang is here to answer your questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below:1) What makes a club a big club? And what would it take for a club to lose big club status?2) How do you define "world class" in soccer?3) Is the USMNT’s No. 9 spot up for grabs between Balogun and Pepi?4) Which player stocks do you still hold onto, even though their career arcs have long since become clear?5) What was the most uplifting soccer story of 2023?6) What would our XFL-style soccer teams look like?---Today's show is brought to you by...Shopify! Help grow your business by signing up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/tss!Indochino! Go to Indochino.com and use code 'TSS' to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more! ---JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 16, 2024 • 1h 15min

MLS and USMNT chat! Hugo Lloris’ LAFC salary, MLS teams shopping in Ligue 2, 2026 World Cup lineup & much more

Taylor, Joe, and Gass are here to answer your MLS and USMNT questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below:1) Do MLS roster rules still apply to players who are in the league on loan?2) How are LAFC paying Hugo Lloris such a low salary?3) Of the players who started for USMNT at the 2022 World Cup, who do we think will be replaced in the starting lineup in the 2026 World Cup and by whom?4) Which Americans aren’t in the current January camp, but should be?5) Is Ligue 2 becoming a good place to recruit MLS talent? What other leagues could be hotspots for savvy MLS teams?6) How would we feel about Gio Reyna pulling a Landon Donovan and playing in MLS during the prime of his career?7) Which MLS teams that missed the playoffs last year are we most optimistic about this year?---Today's show is brought to you by...Shopify! Help grow your business by signing up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at shopify.com/tss!Indochino! Go to Indochino.com and use code 'TSS' to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more! ---JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more.Become a member today at patreon.com/totalsoccershow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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