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We welcome our friends Pav and Pedro into studio to play the Wikipedia Game. Today's categories: Players who won the Champions League with Real Madrid and players who played for Juventus in a Champions League final. Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI. Get your FUTCHI_Rebounder at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use code "TSS2017" to get a $20.17 discount.

On the newest Total Soccer Show... 0:00 - FIFA will fast track the Canada/USA/Mexico joint bid for the 2026 World Cup. 3:39 - What are some common soccer phrases used on the pitch during games? 17:49 - Has MLS improved (on a talent level) since it first started in 1996? 31:34 - Today's show is brought to you by X1 Fuel, the pre and post workout formula for athletes who expect more from their workouts and on-field performances without sacrificing long-term health. Go to http://x1fuel.com and use the promo code "TOTALSOCCER" to get $10 off any order. 33:48 - How to join a soccer team/play competitive soccer as an adult. 38:15 - Our favorite commentary moments of all time: Geoff Hurst: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wyLvagyApY Jermaine Jones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj9vnjTY51U Dennis Bergkamp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsZkCFoqSBs Manchester United v Bayern Munich: https://www.liveleak.com/view?i=0e6_1350173604 44:17 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network

We explain weird football terms! 1:10 — Brace 2:50 — What is the term for four goals? 4:13 — "Flattered to deceive" 9:50 — Professional foul 14:50 — Keeper "stood on his head" 16:40 — Today's show sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves! Go http://RuffneckScarves.com and use coupon "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 20% off. If you were to design a custom Arsene Wenger scarf, what would it look like? Try this scarf! --> https://www.ruffneckscarves.com/products/total-soccer-show-scarf 20:15 — Gaffer 22:07 — Pace 24:30 — Six-pointer 26:50 — "Fluffed his lines" Got some soccer terminology you need explained? Add it to the list, here: https://goo.gl/forms/ND3mDZVEdqt6GL8t1

On the newest episode of The Total Soccer Show... 0:00 - Daryl and Taylor compete to draft the best possible XI of CONCACAF players (that would be federations from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean). Coin flip decides who goes first and gets you-know-who. 26:32 - New Sponsor Alert! Today's show is brought to you by X1 Fuel, the pre and post workout formula for athletes who expect more from their workouts and on-field performances without sacrificing long-term health. Go to http://x1fuel.com and use the promo code "TOTALSOCCER" to get $10 off any order. 30:32 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network, featuring plenty of reports on US U17s and US U20s (ahead of their respective World Cups). Spoiler alerts: Daryl's CONCACAF XI: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C_a1-trU0AAyKd_.jpg Taylor's CONCACAF XI: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C_a1-trVYAAvNHz.jpg

Daryl talks to Will Parchman of Top Drawer Soccer and MLSSoccer about the U17s narrow loss to Mexico and the upcoming World Cup. Topics include: What next for Andrew Carleton, Josh Sargent and co.? What does a successful U17 World Cup look like? How are American coaches encouraging youth players to express themselves? What is Jurgen Klinsmann's long-term impact on US youth soccer? Gedion Zelalem, Josh Perez, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Weston McKennie —who will be part of the US U20 World Cup squad? ––Find more from Will at these links: TDS: http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/the91stminute/author/wparchman/ MLS: https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/05/08/parchman-time-wake-mls-greatness-our-midst-dallas @WillParchman: https://twitter.com/WillParchman ––Support TSS at these links: Take a voluntary subscription: http://totalsoccershow.com/subscribe Buy a TSS scarf or tee: http://totalsoccershow.com/shop

This episode is a recording from TSS Soccer Trivia Night 2, live at Penny Lane Pub in Richmond, Virginia. The event was sponsored by Guinness and hosted by the two of us. In this episode you'll hear two rounds of 11 questions each, followed by the answers. We invite you to play along. Wondering what it looked like? The very talented Chuck Savage took some great photos at the event so please click the link to get an idea --> https://chucksavage.smugmug.com/Events/SoccerTrivia/n-q8LM5k/i-ggk4vCR/A (If you're wondering who's who: Taylor is in the baseball cap, Daryl is in the Millennium Falcon t-shirt, Peyton is in the "Esto Es Anfield" t-shirt.)

On the newest episode of The Total Soccer Show... 1:31 - New recap the US U17's 3-0 victory over Honduras in the 2017 CONCACAF U17 Championships and discuss what comes next. 14:54 - The USSF announced this week that it has a surplus of around $100 million. We discuss the most like plans for that money, should Sunil Gulati call for our not-at-all-expert opinions. 24:26 - Answering your listener questions: how to watch soccer from a tactics standpoint, where would the US play a hypothetical intercontinental World Cup qualifier, and what's better: 3rd place in the Premier League or winning the Europa League? 46:11 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network. If you'd like to join the scouting network (or just help support the show), you can do so at http://totalsoccershow.com/subscribe/ Reminder! We have stuff for sale! Head on over to http://totalsoccershow.com/shop/ to check out our merchandise.

We explain how and why Juventus were able to evade Monaco's defensive system and speculate on where Gonzalo Higuain's incredible reserves of self-confidence come from. Also we discuss sock length. At 20:00 exactly, we read our favorite listener suggestions for scarf designs to celebrate the unbeatability of Gigi Buffon. That's because today's episode is sponsored by http://RuffneckScarves.com — get 20% off any order (large or small) by using coupon "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" at checkout. At 24:45 we play the "Guess the MLS player salary" game. Full list of salaries can be found here: https://www.mlsplayers.org/salary_info.html At 32:02, we bring you updates from the TSS Scouting Network. If you want to join, here's the link, in the show notes, as promised: http://totalsoccershow.com/subscribe/

On the newest episode of The Total Soccer Show... 0:00 - Daryl gets quizzed on which players are older than Taylor (not many) and which ones are younger (many). 3:29 - We recap Real Madrid's 3-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal clash. What went so right for Real and so very wrong for Atleti? How good is that Cristiano fellow? Should Daryl write a handwritten apology letter to Isco? All that and more! 20:22 - Today's show is sponsored by Blue Apron! Go to http://blueapron.com/TSS to get your first three meals free + free shipping. 23:00 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network!

Spurs win over Arsenal blew St. Totteringham's Day to smithereens, and it all hinged on some quick thinking from Kieran Trippier. 19:31 — Vey specific preview and predictions for the Champions League semifinals: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid is Tuesday, Monaco vs Juventus is Wednesday. 34:22 — MLS review! We look at Seattle's comeback vs New England, and how on earth DC United got a 3-1 win over Atlanta United. Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI. Get your FUTCHI_Rebounder at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use code "TSS2017" to get a $20.17 discount. 58:20 — Reports from around the globe with the TSS Scouting Network.

On today's show, Taylor called up Prep4Pro's John Roach. We discussed the obstacles for American players seeking to turn pro, and what his organization is doing to help make that process easier. We also talked about the role promotion and relegation plays in helping players develop and mature, and what goes into creating an amature club. For more info on Prep4Pro, visit their website: http://prep4pro.com

The US beat Mexico 4-2 in CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying last night, scoring some beauties in the process. We take a long look at the game and the goals, and ask what this milestone victory says about US Soccer's development. Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI. Get your FUTCHI_Rebounder at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use code "TSS2017" to get a $20.17 discount. Links to all the US v Mexico highlights we talk about are toward the bottom of the US Soccer recap: http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/04/26/23/38/20170426-recap-u17mnt-usa-garners-4-3-win-vs-mexico-first-in-u17-qualifying-history Here's the Will Parchman story we referenced: http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/the91stminute/2017/04/the-u-s-s-u-sweep-of-mexico-augurs-bigger-things-ahead-for-american-soccer/

On the newest episode of The Total Soccer Show, Taylor called up Paste Soccer's Richard Whittall to discuss Canada's reaction to the 2026 World Cup bid (as well as his thought's on the state of Canadian soccer), Monchi's move from Sevilla to Roma, and the ongoing upheaval at ESPN. No sponsor today because we instead want everyone to remember... TSS TRIVIA NIGHT 2: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO, Thursday, April 27 event invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/1382054131891663/

Daryl and Taylor compete to draft the best possible XI of South American players. Coin flip decides who goes first and gets you-know-who. TSS TRIVIA NIGHT 2: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO, Thursday, April 27 event invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/1382054131891663/ --- Taylor's XI: http://bit.ly/CONMEBOLTAYLOR Daryl's XI: http://bit.ly/CONMEBOLDARYL

On the newest episode of The Total Soccer Show... 1:12 - El Clásico review: Leo Messi is a bloody hero, Sergio Ramos sees red, and the underrated work of Gerard Pique. 22:02 - Designing a custom scarf for Leo Messi. This segment is sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves. Visit http://Ruffneckscarves.com and use "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" at checkout for a whopping 20% discount on any product. 26:48 - FA Cup recap: Chelsea best Tottenham and Arsenal rebound against Manchester City. 37:04 - The US U17s get a solid start to their 2017 CONCACAF Championships campaign, with big performances from Timothy Weah, Josh Sargent, and Ayo Akinola. 43:30 - A quick discussion about youngsters in the Bundesliga. 48:16 - The big stories from MLS this weekend: LA Galaxy collapse, Seattle surge, and Nagbe is a gladiator. 55:24 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network, featuring French stars, South African talents, and possible drug dealing parents. EVENT ALERT! Soccer Trivia Night in Richmond! Here's the Facebook Event invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/1382054131891663/ (click to see five sample questions ...