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Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ... The Athletic
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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.
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Listener Questions! Will Bayern lose the Bundesliga again next year? Plus, moving USMNT players to Wolves, changing the Ballon d’Or & more
You know what time it is! We tossed out some As to the following Qs:
1) How would we change the Ballon d’Or to give it more meaning?
2) Why do we hear about No. 6s, No. 9s, and No. 10s, but not No. 11s?
3) Should Reggie Cannon be in camp for the Copa America?
4) Which USMNT players could move to Wolves this summer?
5) If Bayer Leverkusen draw in one of their upcoming finals and fall in the shootout, will we consider this an unbeaten season?
6) Which is more likely: Bayern don't win the Bundesliga for the next five years or City win the Premier League for the next five years?
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MLS Roundup: Chucky Lozano to San Diego FC, most aesthetic teams in the league & much more
Taylor, Joe, and Gass gather 'round to chat about the latest and greatest going on in the world of MLS. In the first segment, we take stock of San Diego FC ahead of their expansion season in 2025, with a special look at reported signing Chucky Lozano. Then we move on to a chat about a handful of teams from across the league, touching on Orlando City's issues, Austin's step forward, RSL's progress, and so much more.
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Weekend Review: Arsenal paint North London red, Liverpool falter again
It's a Gruesome Twosome/Dynamic Duo as Ryan and Taylor look back on a weekend that saw Arsenal and Man City turn the Premier League title race into a two-horse affair, following another disappointing Liverpool performance.
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The Big Thing: Why aren't the Chicago Fire Better?
On this week's soccer deep dive, Ryan, Taylor and Joe turn their collective attention to the Second City. Chicago Fire has heritage, the passionate support of a major city and an owner who is willing to invest - so why have they only had one MLS playoff berth since 2012.
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Americans Abroad updates featuring Dest, Balogun, and more, plus Copa America roster construction
Ryan is subjected to over an hour of Joe and Taylor nerding out about the USMNT player pool. We've got injury and contract updates, season catch-ups, players looking for transfers, and much more! Plus, assembling a rough Copa America roster and identifying potential problem areas - aka where do we need more depth?
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Listener Questions! A potential pro/rel structure for MLS, the Premier League golden boot race & much more
While Graham is off wrestling gators, Ryan, Taylor, and Joe combine to answer your listener questions!
1) If MLS adopted a closed pro/rel system with the current 30 clubs, would that balance the schedule and make a better product?
2) Who's going to win the Premier League golden boot?
3) What’s next for Tim Ream? Will he stay in England or come to MLS?
4) Which moment in UEFA Champions League history has brought you the most joy?
5) Is Carlo Ancelotti is a better manager than Pep?
6) What are the best all-in moments in soccer history?
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Customer Reviews
DC United Review
Any chance you could do a similar review for DC United that you just did for the Chicago Fire? I feel like DC's ownership needs to be called out as well.
Great opening!
Awesome opening rhyme sequence Taylor!!!
Defending Bullies is not Becoming of TSS
I was disappointed in the response to the question about Emma Hayes on the 10 April 2024 episode. You defended the actions of a bully through your prevarication in your responses. Emma Hayes not only pushed/shoved Eidevall, she also attempted to impugn his character with the label of “male agression”. She also refused to apologize. If Eidevall had done the same to Hayes he would rightly be fired for such a reprehensible act. As to whether this would affect the USWNT, maybe not. But what it will affect is the fans. I do not want to cheer on bullies - wherever they may be. You can cheer her on with the USWNT, but I should expect you to condemn future behaviour when it inevitably happens in the future. You should be better and much less equivocal in your responses. I am disappointed.
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