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

0:00 - The Red Bulls didn't get an actual offer for Tyler Adams, but that won't stop us from speculating on his actual worth and his possible, future career destinations. 10:26 - Sam Allardyce and Alan Pardew are gainfully employed once again... for the time being. Why don't English clubs pursue young managers from The Continent and what's in store for both West from and Everton? 19:48 - Daryl and Taylor list their favorite backyard/playground/casual soccer games to play. If you're interesting in kicking a ball around with some friends, this segment is definitely for you! As mentioned on the program, here's that absolutely outstanding Nike soccer advertising campaign. Behold.... THE CAGE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TXPI7Vur1Y 55:58 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network. --- SPONSORS! --   FUTCHI is the ultimate soccer rebounder. Get a big discount by using "TSS2017" at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and see us play at http://bit.ly/2newnQr 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.  RUFFNECK SCARVES, the official scarf provider of The Total Soccer Show! Go to http://RuffneckScarves.com and use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 20% off. Here's a link to the famed "Hello and Welcome" scarf: https://www.ruffneckscarves.com/products/total-soccer-show-scarf

On today's show we preview the FIFA World Cup draw, which happens this Friday at 10 a.m. Eastern, explaining how the pots work and why we're confident there will be no group of death. We also answer five great listeners questions: 18:10 — Does Klinsmann have anything t d with all the young Americans in Germany? 23:45 — What if pro/rel were attendance based? 34:14 — What's the etiquette for team photos? 36:57 — Which current USMNT player could you see managing the team? 46:55 — How do I get back into soccer if I live in a rural area? To ask a question, visit http://totalsoccershow.com/questions To support the show visit http://totalsoccershow.com/join ---SPONSORS!--- FUTCHI is the ultimate soccer rebounder. Get a big discount by using "TSS2017" at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and see us play at http://bit.ly/2newnQr SQUARESPACE hosts our website and should host yours, too! We love Squarespace. Set up your website for free at http://squarespace.com and use code "TSS" for 10% off when you launch. STORELLI SPEEDGRIP are the insoles that Taylor is now in love with. No more slipping and sliding, more traction = more speed, power, control. Get 20% off your SpeedGrip Insoles by using code "TSS" at http://storellisports.com

We go DEEP on the epic Dortmund vs Schalke game — deeper than a Benjamin Stambouli pass. If you're looking for a long chat about what happened in that epic game, including our thoughts on the performances of Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic, this is the show for you. If you want to skip ahead to the rest of our weekend roundup, that starts at 38:05. ---TODAY'S SPONSORS--- ENCLOSED delivers designer lingerie to your loved one. Go to http://EnclosedLingerie.com and get $20 off your first purchase by using the discount code you'll hear in today's episode. FUTCHI make the world's greatest soccer rebounder, and you can save $20 and 17 cents if you use discount code "TSS2017" at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder GREATS is Brooklyn's first sneaker company. Go to http://Greats.com and use "totalsoccershow" for 15% off. If you see this on Cyber Monday, there's a special 25% discount running that day.

On today's episode, Daryl and Taylor take a quick look at some of the action from Wednesday's Champions League matches. Then we each take turns listing the things we're thankful for, which range from a particular type of IPA to promising Americans around the world to our respective club teams. We're also both thankful for net neutrality, and if you are too, you can sign the Reddit petition to show your support: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/replace-ajit-pai-fcc-restore-net-neutrality-make-last-mile-networking-public-utility-and-stop-corporate-abuse-0 We then attempt to decide what Thanksgiving side dishes best represent various figures involved in US Soccer. Things get weird. --- SPONSORS! -- ENCLOSED delivers designer lingerie to your loved one. Go to http://EnclosedLingerie.com and get $20 off your first purchase by using the discount code you'll hear in today's episode. GREATS is Brooklyn's first sneaker company. Go to http://Greats.com and use "totalsoccershow" for 15% off.

We review the first legs of Columbus vs Toronto and Houston vs Seattle, discuss Caleb Porter's surprise Timbers exit and answer listener questions related to MLS expansion, where Man Utd should play Anthony Martial, and why there's no 2020 Olympics talk. Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI. Give yourself or a loved one the gift of a FUTCHI rebounder by clicking this link: https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and using discount code "TSS2017" for the best possible discount.  

We round up the Tuesday Champions League action — of which there was WAY more than we bargained for. Lots of fun stuff to talk about here. We also answer two listener questions: Should US Soccer help talented young American players get EU passports? If The Recent Unpleasantness has you down, how do you learn to love soccer again? Today's show is supported by Health IQ, a life insurance company that celebrates active lifestyles and other health conscious people. Visit http://healthiq.com/tss to learn more and to get a free quote. Today's show is sponsored by Squarespace! Go to http://squarespace.com and start building your website. Use "TSS" to get 10% off when you launch.

Our weekend review features a Premier League roundup, plus the highlights of Americans abroad. From Arsenal beating Spurs at theor own game to Paul Pogba's return to action to Weston McKennie and Jonathan Gonzalez impressing in midfields either side of the Atlantic, we round up everything we managed to watch this weekend. --- SPONSORS! -- ENCLOSED delivers designer lingerie to your loved one. Go to http://EnclosedLingerie.com and get $20 off your first purchase by using the discount code you'll hear in today's episode. GREATS is Brooklyn's first sneaker company. Go to http://Greats.com and use "totalsoccershow" for 15% off. 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.

Official Referee Consultant Scott Zawadzki returns to the show to answer your officiating-centric questions, including...  Why don’t referees give more cards for “talking back” to the referee? If you could referee a match involving one of the bad boys of soccer (past or present), who would it be? What things about the rules, commonly said by fans or pundits, have little to no basis in the actual rules? How can I get started refereeing and what advice do you have for beginners? All that, and much, much more on a jam-packed episode of The Total Soccer Show.  Follow Scott Zawadzki on Twitter: @Papa_Zane https://twitter.com/Papa_Zane Ask him your own refereeing questions and use the hashtag #AskTheRef Today's show is brought to you by... FUTCHI, which makes a great soccer gift! Go to https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use "TSS2017" to get $20.17 off the (already discounted for the Holiday season) price. And also by...  Storelli, makers of the SpeedGrip insoles! Their advanced traction means more speed, power, and control for you, the athlete. If you don't believe us, then Iker Casillas would like a word with you. Listeners can get a 10-day trial of the product, and get 20% off any order by using the promo code "TSS" at checkout. Just head over to http://www.storelli.com and get to shopping!

We open the show by discussing the news about the CONCACAF Nations League. That's literally the first 18 minutes of the show. Did we go long? Maybe, yes, but we definitely got into some detail. 18:40 — Today's show is sponsored http://www.fanfutsal.com. It's free-to-play fantasy soccer where you pick five teams and win points based on how many goals they score and concede. Give it a go this weekend!  21:38 — What's the best technique to block a shot? 24:09 — What would Taylor and Daryl's soccer career Wikipedia pages say? 29:03 — What's the definition of a soccer generation? What makes a golden generation? 33:08 — When did goalkeepers come about and how did the penalty are develop? 36:58 — What's the ideal length of tenure for an international manager? 40:03 — Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI, which makes a great soccer gift. Go to https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use "TSS2017" to get $20.17 off the (already discounted for Christmas) price. 43:00 — What if the MLS schedule was shortened to half a year? (Hear us out on this, it gets interesting) 51:08 — Take the USMNT XI that faced Portugal and ... which of the old guard do you add back in? 56:47 — How will the USMNT evolve between now and 2022? 1:05:19 — Updates from the TSS Scouting Network, featuring Ryan Sessegnon, Alex Iwobi, Reiss Nelson, Pione Sisto, Blake Bodily. 

1:14 - Revisiting yesterday's conversation about the rumored move by US Soccer to create a pre-World Cup tournament for some of the countries that failed to qualify. 19:23 - Today's show is supported by Health IQ, a life insurance company that celebrates active lifestyles and other health conscious people. Visit http://healthiq.com/tss to learn more and to get a free quote. 23:02 - Continuing the discussion abut MLS international roster spots and what can be done to get more young Americans playing at an earlier age. 31:17 - Today's show is sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves! Go to http://RuffneckScarves.com and use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 20% off. 35:24 - Daryl and Taylor each takes turns drafting their respective starting elevens composed entirely of players that failed to qualify for the World Cup. It's an emotional endeavor. 54:33 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network JOIN THE SCOUTING NETWORK! https://www.totalsoccershow.com/join BUY OUR STUFF! https://www.totalsoccershow.com/merch  

We review the USA's 1-1 draw away to Portugal, which featured some encouraging performances from young players and a glimpse at how the US Men's National Team might approach games in the future. We also talk about Bruce Arena's appearance in the Fox Sports studio -- how does one decide what to do with their hands? -- how to get more minutes for young players in MLS and the idea of an NIT-style DNQ soccer tournament in the US in 2018. LINKS! Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI. Get $20.17 off your rebounder by using code "TSS2017" at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder Here's TSS playing FUTCHI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAs5jtt-Xhc Today's show is sponsored by Squarespace! Go to http://squarespace.com and start building your website. Use "TSS" to get 10% off when you launch. Take a look at Fifty Seven Four Soccer Aacademy's website for a great example of what you can do with Squarespace: https://www.fsfsocceracademy.com

Daryl and Taylor pick their favored USMNT starting XI to face Portugal on Tuesday, but not before outlining why this game is a big challenge for the next generation of US players. 31:09 — Today's show is sponsored by Away Days, an independent soccer clothing brand based in Boston. Go to http://awaydaysfootball.com and use code "TSS" for 15% off anything you see, including the intriguing Mystery Kit, which you'll hear about on today's show. 36:59 — World Cup qualifying roundup! We talk Senegal's second chance, Australia showing us how to get a result in Honduras, Corry Evans handball that possibly wasn't for Northern Ireland, Croatian goals and glory, and why Ireland's Martin O'Neill might make a decent USMNT head coach. You read that correctly. 55:15 — Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek. Download the SeatGeek app, click "Settings" and enter promo code "TSS" for $20 off your first purchase. 58:30 — The TSS Scouting Network! Featuring reports about Sam Rogers, Ryan Gauld, Ethan Ampadu, Katie Cousins and Junior Flores. Want to join the TSS Scouting Network? Go to http://totalsoccershow.com/join To close, we talk Brad Friedel's surprise appointment as head coach of the New England Revolution. 

Daryl and Taylor answer your listener questions, including ideal formations, USMNTers in MLS, and possible dual nationals. Then Taylor chats with ASN's Brian Sciaretta about Americans abroad (who's doing well and who could use a move), the U17 National Team standouts and what their respective futures hold, and potential dual nationals around the globe. After that, Daryl and Taylor take a look at the USWNT's 1-1 draw with Canada, and update the TSS Scouting Network. Today's show is sponsored by Futchi, makers of the highly engineered soccer rebounders that combine soccer and squash! Go to https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use code "TSS2017" and you'll save $50 in their regular sale, plus an extra $20.17 from us. Enjoy! Today's show is also sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves! Go to http://RuffneckScarves.com and use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 20% off. JOIN THE SCOUTING NETWORK! https://www.totalsoccershow.com/join BUY OUR STUFF! https://www.totalsoccershow.com/merch 

Eric Wynalda sits down (it was over the phone, but we assume he was sitting down) to discuss his candidacy for the US Soccer Federation Presidency. Topics include... What running for office has meant for his personal/professional life, the problems he's identified in the current American soccer landscape, and how he plans to fix them. And, of course, it wouldn't be an interview with Eric Wynalda without a few bombshells, and I'd say there are definitely more than a couple in this show. Today's episode is sponsored by RX Bar, makers of delicious protein bars that feature 100% whole ingredients. For 25% off, go to http://rxbar.com/soccer and enter promo code "soccer" JOIN THE SCOUTING NETWORK! https://www.totalsoccershow.com/join BUY OUR STUFF! https://www.totalsoccershow.com/merch 

Daryl and Taylor react to the naming of the 21-man US roster, which includes Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie and 19 other players. Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI (they're back! sponsor rebound!). FUTCHI are running a deep discount on their rebounder so you can get one for Christmas. Got to https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use code "TSS2017" and your'll save $50 in their regular sale, plus an extra $20.17 from us. Enjoy! Today's show is also sponsored by ... SQUARESPACE! And we could not be happier. And by we I mean Daryl. Start your website at http://squarespace.com and get 10% off when you use discount code "TSS" OTHER LINKS: Weston McKennie individual highlights: https://twitter.com/TotalSoccerShow/status/928026485507657728 USMNT roster: https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2017/11/07/14/39/20171107-news-mnt-sarachan-calls-21-players-for-friendly-against-third-ranked-portugal