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We open by talking about Mark Clattenburg's big-money move to Saudi Arabia, then we get into some weird but GREAT listener questions. 3:12 — Which player would be best to play in every position in starting XI? 10:45 — Why are Wigan called The Latics? So ... what's a Latic? 13:16 — Get a FREE Blue Apron meal with FREE shipping by going to http://blueapron.com/TSS 16:30 — Which native language has the best XI? For example, a Spanish-language XI or a Portuguese-language XI, or another language altogether. 24:40 — Update on Atlanta United jersey numbers. 27:35 — Is buying knock-off jerseys OK? 36:05 — 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. 39:08 — Updating the TSS Scouting Network, with an update on "the most impressive soccer talent to come out of Quebec in 30 years, a young American in Germany, a young American on trial at Man Utd, Daryl's Croatian crush, the future of Welsh football (and Liverpool FC), and the teenager who's played more games than any other U21 player in all of Europe.

On the newest Total Soccer Show... 0:00 - We review Bayern Munich's 5-1 demolition of Arsenal with in-studio guest/friend of the show: Pavlos! What did Wenger get wrong? Why did Coquelin think letting Robben cut inside was a good idea? How does Thomas Muller always know exactly where to be? All that and more! 31:20 - Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek. Download the SeatGeek app and enter promo code "TSS" in the settings for a $20 rebate. 33:34 - Recapping PSG's 4-0 defeat of Barcelona: just what did the Parisians do to get things so right? 45:24 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network.

In a new series, we offer up explanations of common but confusing soccer terminology. The phrases we explain on today's show (with timestamps) ... 2:27 Derby (why is it called that and what does it mean?) 7:03 The Numbers (e.g., what is a #6 and a #8 and so on) 16:40 False 9 19:22 Today's show is sponsored by Audible! Visit http://audible.com/trynow for a free audiobook 20:57 Double Pivot 24:25 Inverted Winger 27:50 Empty Bucket 30:10 The Mixer 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

On today's Total Soccer Show... 0:00 - Liverpool's 2-0 win over Spurs. 9:18 - Terrence Boyd scores against Christian Pulisic. 15:47 - Bobby Wood puts in work for Hamburg. 21:52 - DeAndre Yedlin drinks tea, beats Wolves. 27:12 - Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek. Download the SeatGeek app and enter promo code "TSS" in the settings for a $20 rebate. 30:18 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network.

Daryl talks to Stephanie Yang of http://www.starsandstripesfc.com (you should totally be reading that website, by the way) about the new USWNT roster, the absence of Megan Rapinoe, what Hope Solo may or may not have said, the exciting new players that Jill Ellis has included and whether or not the USWNT will play a back three. Also discussed: the NWSL-A+E TV deal, the latest on CBA negotiations, and that big (big $) Carli Lloyd transfer rumor. Follow Stephanie on Twitter: @thrace Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek. Download the SeatGeek app and enter promo code "TSS" in the settings for a $20 rebate. Daryl recommends using that money to see either the SheBelieves Cup in March or Morrissey in April.

Is there a soccer phrase or a piece of soccer terminology that you'd like us to explain? Let us know via this form: https://t.co/JqkEPyhUiz On today's show: 2:26 — If an MLS-based USMNT XI played against a foreign-based USMNT XI, who would win? 16:41 — What is the best XI for the USMNT to play in World Cup qualifiers right now? 28:45 — Authentic jerseys vs replica jerseys, which one should a soccer fan buy? 38:00 — Reports from the TSS Scouting Network, with updates on Julian Green, Ousmane Dembele, Josh Perez and more ... TODAY'S SPONSOR is Audible. Go to http://audible.com/trynow for a free audiobook. Subscribe to our other podcast, The Goalmouth, via the links at the top of this page: https://whatahowler.com/the-goalmouth-podcast-ac8add79d0c8#.jjikho5pr and enter The Goalmouth podcast contest to win a free WhoAreYaDesigns t-shirt!

On today's episode of The Total Soccer Show, Taylor called up Alexi Lalas (who was in a good mood despite being stuck in LA traffic) to discuss the USA's January camp. Were we too harsh on Jordan Morris? How does an Arena Camp compare to a Klinsmann Camp? When does Michael Bradley become frustrating? All that and more courtesy of Mr. Lalas. Today's show is sponsored by RUFFNECK SCARVES. Visit http://RuffneckScarves.com and use coupon code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" to get 20% off ANY scarf in the shop! Subscribe to our other podcast, The Goalmouth, via the links at the top of this page: https://whatahowler.com/the-goalmouth-podcast-ac8add79d0c8#.jjikho5pr and enter The Goalmouth podcast contest to win a free WhoAreYaDesigns t-shirt! Subscribe here --> https://whatahowler.com/the-goalmouth-podcast-ac8add79d0c8#.fs8ie6bvu (links at top of page)

On the newest episode of The Total Soccer Show, Taylor calls up The Africa Report's Taimour Lay to discuss Cameroon's dramatic victory in the AFCON Final. Other topics in the conversation include the future of African World Cup qualifying, the future of the Cameroon team, and Gianni Infantino's preferred sofa accommodations. Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek. Download the SeatGeek app, open the settings tab, and enter promo code TSS to get a $20 rebate on your first ticket purchase. Enter The Goalmouth podcast contest to win a free WhoAreYaDesigns t-shirt, subscribe here --> https://whatahowler.com/the-goalmouth-podcast-ac8add79d0c8#.fs8ie6bvu (links at top of page)

We picked today's show topics by popular demand. A lot of people wanted us to take a second look at Jordan Morris' goal for the USMNT v Jamaica, so we do exactly that, starting at 1:30 in. At 12:45, we talk Chelsea's win over Arsenal with a focus on that very special Eden Hazard dribble and goal. Francis Coquelin should skip this segment. At 24:34 — Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek. Download the SeatGeek app, open the settings tab, and enter promo code TSS to get a $20 rebate on your first ticket purchase. At 27:10, we celebrate the perfection that was Romelu Lukaku's four goals and one assist performance for Everton this weekend. At 35:35 we update the TSS Scouting Network, wth news on all the up and comers, including Emerson Hyndman, Kelly Acosta, and Gabriel Jesus. Subscribe to our other podcast, The Goalmouth, via the links at the top of this page: https://whatahowler.com/the-goalmouth-podcast-ac8add79d0c8#.jjikho5pr

We review the USA's 1-0 victory over Jamaica, and ponder whose stock is up, whose is down, and whose remained "meh." We also discuss the shift in tactics between the Serbia game and Friday's match, Benny Feilhaber's evolving approach, and Jorge Villafana's rise up the depth chart. Today's show is sponsored by RUFFNECK SCARVES. Visit http://RuffneckScarves.com and use coupon code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" to get 20% off ANY scarf you see.... and that includes the official "Hello and welcome ... " Total Soccer Show scarf! Enter The Goalmouth podcast contest to win a free WhoAreYaDesigns t-shirt, subscribe here --> https://whatahowler.com/the-goalmouth-podcast-ac8add79d0c8#.fs8ie6bvu (links at top of page)

We start by discussing the NWSL's new deal with A+E Networks, move on to preview the USMNT v Jamaica game, get silly when discussing new names for MLS teams, and close with the TSS Scouting Network. SPONSORS: SeatGeek — download the SeatGeek app and enter promo code TSS for a $20 rebate on your first ticket purchase. Audible — go to http://audible.com/trynow to get one free audio book.

On today's episode... 1:27 - David Luiz is both sneaky and good when it comes to free kicks. 3:47 - Discussing our favorite moves of the January window. 27:25 - Today's show is also sponsored by Blue Apron. Got to http://BlueApron.com/TSS to get your first THREE MEALS FREE with FREE SHIPPING. 30:18 - Continuing with our discussion of the best moves of the January Transfer Window. 47:14 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network, featuring Americans, Spaniards, and Jesus. Today's show is also sponsored by Mack Weldon: fabric like nothing you've worn before! So go to MackWeldon.com and use the promo code "TSS" to get 20% off any order!

Daryl talks to Matt Doyle about the USMNT's 0-0 draw with Serbia, weighing the pros and cons of Bruce Arena's first game back in charge and looking ahead to the USMNT v Jamaica game on Friday. Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek. Download the SeatGeek app, open the settings tab, and enter promo code TSS to get $20 off your first ticket purchase.

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On the newest episode of The Total Soccer Show... 0:00 - We recap the USA's 0-0 draw with Serbia, and pick out our favorite moments from what was (on the surface) an uneventful game. We answer the burning questions like... Were there signs of growth and direction? Is the team under Arena better than it was under Klinsmann? Why does Michael Bradley attract such dislike? Is Darlington Nagbe the wonderful ball of perfection that we all hope he is? 47:48 - Today's show is brought to you by SeatGeek. Download the SeatGeek app and enter "TSS" in the settings tab to get a $20 rebate! 48:53 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network: a baby Nats special: Tim Weah, Josh Sargent, Junior Flores, Emerson Hyndman, and Marco Farvan all get mentions.