The Total Soccer Show: USMNT, MLS, EPL, Champions League and more ...

We preview Tuesday's big Costa Rica vs USA World Cup qualifier. Listen to find out what to expect from Los Ticos and what the US can do to succeed. Also, see Daryl and Taylor in action playing ROUND FUTCHI backyard soccer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ya06-jKt7w Buy your FUTCHI at http://www.playfutchi.com and use coupon "totalsoccer!" for a $20 discount.

We review the US's 2-1 defeat to Mexico, detailing why that first 25 minutes were so bad, how two US players conspired to fix it, but how the team lost at home to Mexico anyway. Today's show is sponsored by http://MackWeldon.com — the men's clothing company that is reinventing men's basics. Use coupon "TSS" at checkout to get 20% off your order (and to let them know we sent you).

Our immediate reaction to the USA's 2-1 loss to Mexico, with criticism for Klinsmann's tactical approach (or lack thereof). Longer review out later tonight/early tomorrow.

On the first of today's 3 shows, Daryl and Taylor react to England's 3-0 win over Scotland, reference Demolition Man way too much, and sing Brazil's praises. Today's show is sponsored by http://www.playfutchi.com — now only $149.99 Use code "totalsoccer!" and get yours for $129.99

Daryl and Taylor with an in-depth preview of Friday's big USA v Mexico World Cup qualifier.

On the newest episode of The Total Soccer Show, Taylor called up ESPN's Tom Marshall to get his thoughts on the current Mexico roster (hint: it's very good), Juan Carlos Osorio's coaching philosophy, and the role Dos-A-Cero plays in El Tri's preparations. Oh, and there's a comparison between Rafa Marquez and Keith Richards. What more could you want?

We take a good long look at the US roster for the upcoming World Cup qualifier versus Mexico. Starting at 17:30, we break down the MLS Conference Semi-finals, with a focus on Shkelzen Gashi's long-range strike vs. the LA Galaxy. At 36:11 we offer updates on promising young players, including an American scoring an Olimpico in Italy. Today's show is sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves. Go to http://ruffneckscarves.com and use coupon "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 20% off any scarf you see. Winter is coming.

On today's episode of The Total Soccer Show... 0:00 - Bobby Wood's 3-game suspension 3:00 - Gareth Bale is making a lot of money 4:52 - Ideal formations for 7v7 and 9v9 22:52 - Doing our best to figure out what exactly is happening with NASL, USL, and the future of second division soccer in the United States. Today's sponsor is Audible! Go to www.audible.com/trynow to get your free audiobook! Some very good soccer related books out there!

On the newest episode of The Total Soccer Show... SB Nation's Brian Meyers joins the show to talk Borussia Dortmund, Christian Pulisic, youth development, and how Thomas Tuchel is doing his own thing. You can find more from Brian here: http://www.fearthewall.com/ Today's show is sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves. Show your support (and save money) by using coupon code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" at http://Ruffneckscarves.com for 20% off.

It's a transatlantic Total Soccer Show! Taylor calls Daryl to discuss Leslie Jones' unexpected appreciation of the beautiful game and answer two listener questions: Has Guardiola's philosophy been usurped? And how do you judge the quality of a goalkeeper's save? Today's show is sponsored by http://www.playfutchi.com — now only $149.99 Use code "totalsoccer!" and get yours for $129.99

On the newest episode of The Total Soccer Show, Taylor called up American Soccer Now's Brian Sciaretta to discuss the role of dual nationals in the US Men's National Team, the due diligence required to bring in new players, and the one player that could (could) have an impact on the short-term future of the USMNT. This episode also features Taylor's Thursday edition of The Goalmouth, which is a five-minute update of the latest soccer news delivered every weekday morning by 7 a.m. eastern time. It's a coproduction of Howler Magazine, Dirty Tackle, and the Total Soccer Show.

On the newest episode of The Total Soccer Show... 0:00 - Taylor calls up MLS Soccer's Matt Doyle to review the close of the regular season, the impending start of the playoffs, and the situation with Darlington Nagbe. 28:26 - Today's episode was sponsored by FUTCHI_Rebounders. Buy yours at http://www.playfutchi.com and use code "totalsoccer" for 15% off the usual price. 29:42 - Daryl Grove's shock return! He's on the line to give his instant take about the firing of Walter Zenga at Wolverhampton.

On the newest episode of The Total Soccer Show... With Daryl out of town, Taylor called up old friend Alexi Lalas to get his thoughts on the 2016 MLS Decision Day, the start of the playoffs, what the definition of rhythm might be, and why twerking shouldn't be a bookable offense. Today's MLS-centric show is sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves. Show your support (and save money) by using coupon code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" at http://Ruffneckscarves.com for 20% off.

On the newest episode of The Total Soccer Show... 0:00 - Spending the minimum amount of time possible discussing the Pulisic-to-Barcelona rumors. 2:24 - Why do English clubs struggle in the Champions League while Barcelona and the like cruise every year? 14:22 - How did different clubs (Newcastle, Real Madrid, Bayern, and many more) decide on their team colors? 25:29 - What to do when a 4-2-3-1 gets too defensive and which is the ideal formation when it comes to high school soccer. 36:04 - What to Watch This Weekend 41:47 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network

We review Barcelona's 4-0 win over Manchester City, featuring a hat-trick from leo Messi and a howler from Claudio Bravo. Today's episode was sponsored by FUTCHI_Rebounders. Buy yours at http://www.playfutchi.com and use code "totalsoccer" for 15% off the usual price. We also have some magnificent updates from the TSS Scouting Network on this show, including Liverpool's answer to Marcus Rashford.