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NASL's request for a preliminary injunction was denied this weekend. If that makes no sense to you, you're in the right place. Because in this episode, Daryl talks to Washington attorney (and Seattle Sounders fan) Miki Turner. Miki explains the lawsuit and the recent decision to Daryl in easy-to-understand terms and lays out where this thing could go next. Also discussed the Sounders win over Vancouver, and a possible legal defense for Clint Dempsey's elbow. For further updates as this case develops, follow Miki on Twitter: @turneresq

On the newest. TSS, we recap some of the weekend's action, including City's victory over Arsenal, Chelsea hard-fought win over Manchester United, and Toronto's (literally) hard fought loss to the Red Bulls.  Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek. If you download the SeatGeek app and enter the promo code "TSS" and you'll get a $20 rebate on your first ticket purchase.

Daryl talks to Morgan Hughes of the Save the Crew movement. Get involved: http://SaveTheCrew.com

We review all the Champions League action we could watch, plus Columbus Crew's home win over NYCFC. Today's show is sponsored by AX Soccer Tours, the pro soccer tryout to get signed in Europe. Go to http://axsoccertours.com and use code "totalsoccershow" for $100 off your tryout — limited time for 2017 Winter Tryouts. Today's show also sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves! Go to http://RuffneckScarves.com and use code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 20% off. Video of Antonee Robinson's assist: https://twitter.com/MundialMag/status/925481859475234817

0:00 - Recapping Toronto's 2-1 victory over the Red Bulls in the first leg of their Eastern Conference Final. 23:57 - Today's show is sponsored by Blue Apron. Go to http://blueapron.com/TSS to get $30 off your first order, plus free shipping. 27:07 - Answering your listener questions, including... Why a USMNT-less World Cup will still be exciting, what your boots say about you (according to Taylor), and more! 55:28 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network

We review the weekend's Premier League action, nod to England's U17 team, address some USMNT roster rumors and plenty more. Today's show is sponsored by RX Bar. For 25% off, go to http://rxbar.com/soccer and enter promo code "soccer" Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek. If you download the SeatGeek app and enter the promo code "TSS" and you'll get a $20 rebate on your first ticket purchase. Here's the link to @grayhairgaming's Football Manager simulation of Team Daryl vs Team Taylor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ciHq61URmo (worth watching if only for @grayhairgaming's rendition of our theme song)

Daryl talks to Jeff Rueter, a freelance soccer writer whose byline appears in The Guardian, FourFourTwo, ESPN FC, Howler magazine and more. We talk MLS playoffs, including the Atlanta vs Columbus and Houston Sporting KC games, we talk Major League Soccer's relationship with the US Men's National Team, we talk a little Minnesota United, and we talk about the future of MLS expansion, with particular reference to an infamous tweet from Jeff regarding Nashville. Follow Jeff on Twitter, where he's living that sweet blue-check life --> @jeffrueter

0:00 - We review NYRB's 4-0 victory over Chicago, and attempt to figure out what went wrong for the Fire and how the Red Bulls got it so right. 16:13 - We do the same thing, only this time for San Jose and Vancouver, respectively. NEW SPONSOR! Today's show is brought to you by the USMNT Center app. It keeps track of all the USMNT-eligible players so you don't have to, and keeps you up to date on all that's being written and said about the USMNT. Click this link to check out the app. Best of all? IT'S 100% FREE! 28:37 - Answering your listener questions, including what's the best skill for youngsters to learn and who is the next Jermaine Jones for the USMNT. 46:54 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network.

If Daryl and Taylor were elected co-presidents of the United States Soccer Federation, there are 10 things we would do. Listen to this episode to hear what they are. Today's show is sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves. Get 20% off any scarf on the Ruffneck website. BRIBE US! BUY THE TSS "HELL AND WELCOME" SCARF --> https://www.ruffneckscarves.com/collections/total-soccer-show

Daryl and Taylor discuss the news that USMNT assistant coachDave Sarachan will temporarily take the reigns when the US plays Portugal in November. 22:00 — Today's show is sponsored buy SeatGeek. Download the app, click the "settings" tab and enter promo code "TSS" to get a $20 off your first purchase. (True story: you get a $20 rebate even if tickets costs less than $20) Then: Listener questions! 25:15 — Should the US players apologize to fans for not making the World Cup? 29:40 — Should the US keep selecting Michael Bradley? 33:23 — When national teams fail to make the World Cup, do captains give up the armband? (NOTE: The correct answer is that David Beckham resigned the England captaincy after the 2006 World Cup) 37:22 — What impact will the UEFA Nations League and CONCACAF Nations League have on the USMNT? (Side question: What is the UEFA Nations League?) 45:40 — Why is it called MLS Decision Day? 51:35 — TSS Scouting Network reports on Dest, Kapustka, Willock (J.), Tillman, Sancho, Gomez, Arellano, Nouhou, Kessie Join the TSS Scouting Network here: http://totalsoccershow.com/join Ask a question here: http://totalsoccershow.com/questions

Daryl and Taylor review as much of the weekend's action as possible, including the Premier League, US U17s, MLS, US Soccer Elections, the USWNT, and (briefly) the Turkish Super Lig.  Today's show is sponsored by Storelli, makers of the SpeedGrip insoles. Their advanced traction means more speed, power, and control for you, the athlete. 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!

Daryl talks to George Quraishi of Howler magazine about the USMNT's style of play, the Columbus Crew situation, and how the president of US Soccer is elected. You can subscribe to Howler magazine via http://fifa.wtf/gethowler and, if I heard George correctly, you can use discount code "TSS2" to get 20% off for the next week or so.

0:00 - Daryl and Taylor update the situation with the Columbus Crew, and discuss ways in which concerned minds can get involved. Here's a link to the Reddit page Daryl mentioned on the show: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheMassive/comments/777ik4/the_war_of_public_perception_the_plan_going/ … 7:46 - Landon Donovan might be possibly maybe potentially running for US Soccer President. Good news, bad news, or confusing news? 13:32 - We recap the week's Champions League action using our patented (we haven't actually patented it) thumbs up/thumbs down system. 36:26 - Today's show is brought to you by Ruffneck Scarves! Visit http://RuffneckScarves.com and get a 20% discount with code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" 40:00 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network! And, if you're feeling so inclined, you can join the scouting network via http://totalsoccershow.com/join If you haven't seen it yet, here's the glorious video of Andrew Carleton  doing Andrew Carleton things: https://vid.me/7DYV5

On the newest episode of The Total Soccer Show... Daryl and Taylor discuss the news that, come 2019, the Columbus Crew might be known as Austin FC... if Anthony Precourt gets his way. 11:55 — We also recap the USA's 5-0 thumping of Paraguay in the U17 World Cup, and look ahead (Daryl was all smiles) to their quarterfinal opponents: England.  40:55 — USMNT Updates as well! Portugal friendly in November (Taylor isn't enthused) and Big Sam interested in USMNT (Taylor DEFINITELY isn't enthused). NEW SPONSOR ALERT! Today's show is sponsored by Storelli, makers of the SpeedGrip insoles. Their advanced traction means more speed, power, and control for you, the athlete. 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://storelli.com and get to shopping!

BIG SHOW! We start with a thumbs up/thumbs down review of the Premier League, focusing on Man City v Stoke, Liverpool v Man Utd and the legend of Troy Deeney. 20:36 — Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek. Download the SeatGeek app and enter promo code "TSS" for $20 off your first order. 22:45 — We consider what Jermaine Jones had to say about too many US national team players choosing to stay in MLS, and think up some solutions. Here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zYLi0jPwFc 42:45 — MLS thumbs up/down, including Brad Guzan, Tyler Adams, Javier Morales, and Nemanja Nikolic. 49:15 — NWSL Championship review 53:22 — Checking in on Jonathan Gonzalez as Monterrey beat Pachuca 58:19 — Milan derby! Icardi hat-trick! 1:03:00 — Scouting reports on Malen, Carleton, Gosling, Weah, Farfan, Pomykal, Valverde, Abraham. Paxton Pomykal homecoming tweet: https://twitter.com/PaxiPomy