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We offer a full breakdown of Barcelona's epic Champions League comeback — tactics, goals, heroes, villains, legends and more. Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI. Buy yours at http://www.playfutchi.com and use discount code "TSS2017" for a Barcelona-worthy discount.

On the newest episode of The Total Soccer Show... 0:00 - We promise a full show recapping Barcelona's insane victory over PSG, which will be out tomorrow. 1:34 - Analyzing Dortmund's 4-0 victory over Benfica, with particular attention paid to the exploits of Christian Pulisic. Spoiler alert: he does good things. 13:13 - Today's episode is sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves. Go to http://RuffneckScarves.com and use discount code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for a 20% discount on any scarf you see. They help us figure out where (if we had to decide RIGHT NOW) Pulisic should play for the USMNT in their upcoming World Cup qualifiers. 18:44 - What went wrong for the USWNT in their 3-0 loss to France in the SheBelieves Cup? We have many answers.' 41:26 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network. REMINDER: We are doing a Reddit AMA at 3pm on Thursday. Go here to check it out: http://mls.reddit.com

We open with a close look at the Bundesliga exploits of Christian Pulisic and Fabian Johnson this past weekend —goals and assists galore! At 15:30 we tell you all about today's sponsor Health IQ, and we each pick the player we think deserves the lowest rate on life insurance. Diego Maradona is not one of our picks but does get a mention. Take the Health IQ quiz and get a quote at http://healthiq.com/tss At 20:30 we talk USWNT and that 1-0 defeat to England that featured a surprising amount of positives, including the silky smooth technique of one Rose Lavelle. At 37:10 we discuss the USMNT U20s, a.k.a. the new champions of CONCACAF, and a team we're excited to see again at the U20 World Cup in May. At 48:05 we offer updates from the TSS Scouting Network, including an English striker that can't stop scoring and a T-and-T winger who the US may have to face. If you're considering supporting TSS, please subscribe via http://totalsoccershow.com/subscribe For Thurday's AMA (3pm Eastern) go to http://mls.reddit.com This podcast is supported by Health IQ, a life insurance company that celebrates soccer players and other health conscious people. Visit healthiq.com/tss to learn more and get a free quote, or check out their life insurance FAQ page at https://www.healthiq.com/faq to get your questions answered.

On the newest episode of The Total Soccer Show, we recap as much of the weekend's MLS action as we can. That includes: Portland v Minnesota Houston v Seattle Orlando City v NYCFC DC United v Sporting KC San Jose v Montreal Atlanta v New York Red Bulls Dallas v LA Today's episode is sponsored by Futchi! Visit https://www.playfutchi.com and use the coupon code "TSS2017" at checkout to get $20.17 off your order! Looking for the TSS AMA link? It will be at http://reddit.com/r/mls

We give you 10 (actually 12) reasons to watch Major League Soccer in 2017. This podcast is supported by Health IQ, a life insurance company that celebrates soccer players and other health conscious people. Visit healthiq.com/tss to learn more and get a free quote, or check out their life insurance FAQ page at https://www.healthiq.com/faq to get your questions answered.

On the newest episode of The Total Soccer Show, we preview the 2017 MLS Western Conference via the lens of specific prediction. Today's episode is sponsored by Futchi! Visit https://www.playfutchi.com and use the coupon code "TSS2017" at checkout to get $20.17 off your order! If you're curious about what Futchi is or how it's played, click here to check out all of our attempts to destroy each other in the gladiatorial contest that is.... Futchi

On the newest episode of The Total Soccer Show, we preview the 2017 MLS Eastern Conference and do some Very Specific Predicting. We also take a look back at our 2016 Predictions. Hint: Nostradamus, we ain't. Today's episode is sponsored by Futchi! Visit https://www.playfutchi.com and use the coupon code "TSS2017" at checkout to get $20.17 off your order! If you're curious about what Futchi is or how it's played, click here to check out all of our attempts to destroy each other in the gladiatorial contest that is.... Futchi

Daryl and Taylor celebrate the USMNT beating Mexico in U20 World Cup qualifying. We give you the six Ws of good podcasting: who, what, where, when, why and WOO! Today's episode sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves. Go to http://RuffneckScarves.com and use discount code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for a 20% discount on any scarf you see. (But definitely keep an eye out for this "HELLO AND WELCOME ... " scarf: http://totalsoccershow.com/shop

Daryl and Taylor answer listener questions: 1:05 — What great teams from history would you most like to see play each other? 18:14 — If Leicester City wins the Champions League while finishing EPL bottom three, will they still be relegated. 20:58 — Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek. Download the SeatGeek app, go to the settings tab, click "add promo code" and enter "TSS" to get a $20 rebate on your first ticket. 25:04 — Can European B teams be promoted (e.g. Jong Ajax, Bayern Munich II, Barcelona B)? 32:05 — What club team should I follow? 39:10 — Kelly Acosta update! Join the TSS Scouting Network at http://totalsoccershow.com/subscribe Buy TSS scarves and t-shirts at http://totalsoccershow.com/shop

On the newest episode of The Total Soccer Show... 0:00 - Leicester City fire Claudio Ranieri: our instant reaction. 10:00 - Updating some of the terms from our Soccer Terminology 202 show. 13:17 - Manchester City v Monaco: Why were there so many goals? For those curious, here's the link to the tactical analysis site we mentioned: http://spielverlagerung.com/2017/02/23/city-exploit-man-orientated-defending-to-edge-exciting-game-with-monaco/ 30:58 - Sevilla v Leicester City: Sevilla exploits a fragmented Leicester. 40:10 - FC Porto v Juventus: Allegri is the man. 44:08 - Bayer Leverkusen v Atletico Madrid: a rough night for Bayer's defense. 47:50 - Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek. Download the (excellent) SeatGeek app and enter promo code TSS in the settings tab for a $20 rebate. 49:52 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network!

In the next edition of our new series, we offer up explanations of common but confusing soccer terminology. The phrases we explain on today's show (with timestamps) ... 1:39 - Trequartista: did you know that that's how it's spelled? Taylor didn't! 7:25 - Libero: how can a sweeper be free? 12:16 - Catenaccio: more than just resolute defending. 18:44 - Today's sponsor is brought to you by Audible! Visit http://audible.com/trynow for a free audiobook. 20:13 - Trivela: What is it exactly and how did it (maybe) get its name? 24:26 - Panenka: The Origins and Techniques. 32:11 - Rabona: Who did it first and therefore gets naming rights? If you like this show, please share it with a friend. If you don't like this show, please share it with an enemy. Got soccer phrases you want to know about? Here's the Google form where we're collecting suggestions for Soccer Terminology 202: https://t.co/JqkEPyhUiz

We offer a quick review of the USMNT U20s World Cup qualifying win over Haiti, featuring a hat-trick from Brooks Lennon (who is with Real Salt Lake, on loan from Liverpool FC), a fine display of forward play from Portland's Jeremy Ebobisse and some great wing-play from NYCFC's Jonathan Lewis. This episode is sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves. Get a full 20% off any scarf (that's 20% off the price, not the scarf) at http://RuffneckScarves.com

On the newest episode of The Total Soccer Show... 0:00 - We quickly discuss the weekend's FA Cup action 3:58 - Analyzing the USA's 1-0 loss to Panama in the U20 World Cup qualifiers. What did Tab Ramos get wrong and how does the team rebound? 28:06 - Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek. Download the (excellent) SeatGeek app and enter promo code TSS in the settings tab for a $20 rebate. 30:09 - Recapping the somewhat crazy clash between Chivas and Club America in Liga MX. 37:24 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network.

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WARNING: Soccer nerds only beyond this point! Daryl talks to Will Parchman of http://TopDrawerSoccer.com about the US U20 team that's about to play in the World Cup qualifying tournament in Costa Rica. Get some insight about the team and the players ahead of the first game, which is Saturday, Feb. 18, vs Panama (3:30 EST on Univision Deportes) Today's show is sponsored by http://RuffneckScarves.com — use discount code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for a full 20% off ANY scarf you find there (including the official TSS "Hello and Welcome" scarf ...) Looking for Will on Twitter? His handle is @WillParchman