The Total Soccer Show: USMNT, MLS, EPL, Champions League and more ...
Summary: Daily soccer show with fast-talking takes on the USMNT, EPL, MLS England, and more. We break down every game and try to spot the little things you might have missed.
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Daryl and Taylor take turns giving out theoretical gifts to members of the global soccer community... though individuals associated with the USA's failure to qualify for the World Cup feature prominently. As do puns. So many puns. As mentioned in the broadcast, this was our first ever broadcast via Facebook Live. Here's a link if you're inclined to watch the video: https://www.facebook.com/TotalSoccerShow/videos/1779359862082543/ Today's show is brought to you by RUFFNECK SCARVES, our longest running sponsor! They will give you 20% off anything at http://RuffneckScarves.com if you use the discount code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" — it's cold out there, so get yourself a soccer scarf. If you want to join the TSS Scouting Network, we'd love you have you! Head on over to http://totalsoccershow.com/join
We answer six listener questions on today's TSS: Does the US Soccer GM role smell fishy? Is there a pro/rel movement in Australia? Do penalty kicks ruin the top scorer chart? What are three "best practices" for youth soccer clubs? How do you spot a great young player among the good young players? Why is the term "unplayable" used to describe in-form players? Also, the scouting network features a report on one young American making his league debut for a big team. Support the show --> http://totalsoccershow.com/join
We review as much of the weekend's action as two sets of eyes can handle, including Manchester City's continued dominance in the Premier League, Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie have happy weekends, and Mark Hughes rants while Hodgson and Moyes celebrate! Today's sponsor is.... SEATGEEK! They make buying and selling tickets about as easy as is possible! Download the SeatGeek app and enter promo code "TSS" for a $20 rebate on your first ticket purchase.
We took the day off to go and see Star Wars: The Last Jedi. But back in 2015, we recorded our Star Wars XI, each of us picking a soccer team made up of Star Wars characters. We hope you enjoy. Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI! Use the discount code "TSS2017" at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder for a $20.17 discount, in addition to FUTCHI's $50 holiday discount. Order fast if you want it in time for December 25.
Daryl and Taylor do not have the power to implement promotion and relegation in the United States. But they do have the time and inclination to do some thinking, write down their best ideas, then meet in studio to present their plans to each other. That's what happens on today's show. ---SPONSORS!--- RUFFNECK SCARVES will give you 20% off anything at http://RuffneckScarves.com if you use the discount code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" — it's cold out there, so get yourself a soccer scarf. AWAY DAYS FOOTBALL offer magnificent Mystery Kits for $25 but they also offer great quality hoodies, sweatshirts and winter hats. Go to http://awaydaysfootball.com and use discount code TSS for 15% off. And here's the bonus offer: If you spend $40 or more on an order (after the TSS discount) you'll be entered into a draw to win an official World Cup Match Ball (value $165). Contest runs for the next five days.
We use our patented thumbs up/thumbs down model to review the midweek Premier League action: Klopp will be angry with another referee, City will be happy to keep their streak alive, and David Moyes will be happy with a point. We also answer more listener questions, including why is there an arc by the penalty area and how can you get stubborn, anti-soccer friends to start watching the game? Plus, we update the TSS Scouting Network. SPONSORS! TSS is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health-conscious people like runners, cyclists and soccer players get lower rates on life insurance. Go to http://healthiq.com/tss to support the show and see if you qualify. Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI! Get your soccer rebounder at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use "TSS2017" for the biggest possible saving. Order by Dec. 15 to get it for Christmas!
Daryl and Taylor give their quick reactions to Monday's Champions League knockout round draw, and then discuss Darlington Nagbe's possible move from Portland to Atlanta United. After that, we answer your listener questions: should MLS change its schedule? How do different teams press and how can you tell when they're doing it? Why isn't the Bundesliga as financially strong as the Premier League? All that and more! Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI! Get your soccer rebounder at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use "TSS2017" for the biggest possible saving. Order by Dec. 15 to get it for Christmas!
Daryl and Taylor use their thumbs (both up and down) to review the weekend's Premier League action, most notably Manchester City's 2-1 victory over Manchester United and Liverpool's disappointing (depending on your perspective) 1-1 draw with Everton. Plus, wins for Tottenham, losses for Chelsea, and goals for Jermaine Defoe. Plus, there's a new boss for Christian Pulisic and sadness for Jonathan Gonzalez. We also tackle the 2017 MLS Cup, in which Toronto got it right and Seattle got it very wrong, and update the TSS Scouting Network. ---SPONSORS!--- GREATS! Get 15% off any sneakers or boots at http://greats.com with discount code "totalsoccershow" SEATGEEK makes buying and selling tickets easy. Download the SeatGeek app and enter promo code "TSS" for a $20 rebate on your first ticket purchase.
Daryl opens today's show with a solo update on Columbus Crew. For more detail, read Kevin McCauley's write-up here: https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2017/12/7/16748288/save-the-crew-columbus-ohio-attorney-general-mike-dewine-browns-law 2:00 — Daryl and Taylor talk Hope Solo's candidacy for US Soccer president. 12:20 — Reviewing the first leg of the Liga MX Final between Tigre's and Monterrey, featuring the (fingers crossed) future USMNT midfielder Jonathan Gonzalez. Two great goals — one clever corner kick and one perfect Panenka penalty kick. 21:28 — If you're only in it for the Jona Gonzalez analysis, this is where it starts. 29:50 — Today's show sponsored by RXBAR. Go to http://rxbar.com/soccer and use discount code SOCCER at checkout for 25% off your first order. 32:30 — Manchester Derby preview! Mourinho vs Pep, no Pogba. 44:00 — Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI! Get your soccer rebounder at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use "TSS2017" for the biggest possible saving. Order by Dec. 15 to get it for Christmas! 48:45 — Updates from the TSS Scouting Network, including a classic Klinsmann dive.
TSS is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health-conscious people like runners, cyclists and soccer players get lower rates on life insurance. Go to http://healthiq.com/tss to support the show and see if you qualify. TSS is also sponsored by Storelli Sports. Add the SpeedGrip Insole to your cleats for more traction, which means more speed, power and control. Use code TSS at http://storelli.com for 20% off anything. We open today's show talking about a recently announced USMNT June friendly ... which was not announced by US Soccer, plus: some Jonathan Gonzalez transfer rumors. We also answer seven listener questions: What are the most annoying, most commonly used soccer phrases? Which USL team would we play in FIFA career mode? What does it take to play a 4-2-2-2, and could the USMNT do it? Why so many players from Argentina in MLS? What do you call the opposite of the Group of Death? Should USL/NASL teams be mad that they only have one path to the CONCACAF Champions League? How can I watch a match more analytically? Got a question? Ask at http://totalsoccershow.com/questions
We review the Champions League group stage finale, offering thumbs up and down on the undramatic but nonetheless entertains action. Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI — go to https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and used "TSS2017" for a big discount. Order before December 15! Today's show also sponsored by RuffneckScarves. Use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" at http://ruffneckscarves.com for a full 20% off anything you find.
We start off today's show by recapping the latest developments in the US Soccer Presidential race: Sunil Gulati won't be running but Kathy Carter of SUM definitely will be. Who is our newest candidate and what is she all about? Then we turn our attention to Saturday night's MLS Cup Final: Toronto will be out for revenge against Seattle, who took home the honors last year. We take a look at the likely formations and tactical approaches of both teams, and throw out some of our (patent pending) Very Specific Predictions. And, as ever, we close with some great scouting reports. which include the undershirt preferences of America's next great midfielder and passing problems in Wales. ---SPONSORS!--- FUTCHI! Get the holiday discount plus an additional $20 and 17 cents off a FUTCHI rebounder at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder SEATGEEK makes buying and selling tickets easy. Download the SeatGeek app and enter promo code "TSS" for a $20 rebate on your first ticket purchase.
Our weekend review of the Premier League starts with Arsenal v Man Utd, explaining how Mourinho's team made such a fast start to the game and why De Gea was so tough to beat. That's the first 20 minutes or so, after that we offer a thumb up or down for every other Premier League game this weekend, before checking in with some USMNTers in the Bundesliga and one incredible goalkeeper in Italy. ---SPONSORS!--- FUTCHI! Get the holiday discount plus an additional $20 and 17 cents off a FUTCHI rebounder at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder (David De Gea sold separately) GREATS! Get 15% off any sneakers or boots at http://greats.com with discount code "totalsoccershow" BLUE APRON! To let Blue Apron buy you dinner, go to http://blueapron.com/TSS ---MERCH!--- Buy a TSS tee before December 5 at http://totalsoccershow.com/merch and it will arrive before December 24.
We take a look at each group now that the 2018 World Cup draw is complete. They are: Group A: Russia, Uruguay, Egypt, Saudi Arabia Group B: Portugal, Spain, Iran, Morocco Group C: France, Peru, Denmark, Australia Group D: Argentina, Croatia, Iceland, Nigeria Group E: Brazil, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Serbia Group F: Germany, Mexico, Sweden, South Korea Group G: Belgium, England, Tunisia, Panama Group H: Poland, Colombia, Senegal, Japan We attempt to determine a proper title for each group, and discuss which teams are happiest and which ones want a re-draw. After that, we discuss Toronto's 1-0 win over Columbus and Seattle's 3-0 destruction of Houston in the MLS Cup Playoffs. Some drama and lots of goals to be discussed! Then we briefly hit on Monterrey's progress in the Liga MX playoffs and update the TSS Scouting Network. ---SPONSORS!--- Today's episode is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health conscious people like runners, cyclists, weightlifters and vegetarians get lower rates on their life insurance. Go to https://www.healthiq.com/TSS to support the show and see if you qualify. And also by... FUTCHI! Get the holiday discount plus an addition $20 and 17 cents off a FUTCHI rebounder at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder (Would make a great Christmas present!)
On today's show, Daryl talks to Adam Belz of Scuffed newsletter about two American fullbacks currently seeing the field in high-profile European leagues: Shaq Moore, who's playing for Levante in La Liga in Spain and Antonee Robinson, who's playing for Bolton in the EFL Championship, on loan from Everton. Daryl and Adam get detailed on these guys' games, as well as talking DeAndre Yedlin, Jorge Villafana and Eric Lichaj, plus midfielders Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie and Jonathan Gonzalez. Follow Adam on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/zlebmada @zlebmada Subscribe to SCUFFED here: http://bit.ly/2nOp522 ---SPONSORS!--- Get the holiday discount plus an addition $20 and 17 cents off a FUTCHI rebounder at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder (Would make a great Christmas present!) SQUARESPACE is our web host and platform of choice, because it's he best. Go to http://squarespace.com and design your site for free, then use code "TSS" for 10% off when you launch.