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Our quick review of the USA vs Costa Rica Gold Cup semi-final. Full review out later tonight ...

We start the show by discussing Taylor's eye-patch, but quickly move on to review Wednesday's USA v El Salvador Gold Cup quarterfinal, and our theory of why entry Romero bit Jozy Altidore. 36:00 — Today's show is sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves, so we ask "if you were designing a Gold Cup 2017 scarf, then what would be on it? Use coupon "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" at http://RuffneckScarves.com for 20% off. 43:34 — We preview the USMNT vs Costa Rica semifinal, with quick look at what to watch for from Costa Rica and how we think the US should respond. Starting at 1:00:00 make, we bring you the latest from our scouts, keeping track of some of the best young players in the world.

With Daryl on the road back to Richmond, Taylor called up FOX's Rob Stone and Alexi Lalas (mid carpool time) to get their thoughts on the USA's performance at the Gold Cup thus far. We also chatted about how much of their carpool convo goes makes it into the broadcast, their thoughts on Bruce Arena, and what Rob would do to make the USA more prepared for biting/nipple-twisting attacks. It's a lively one, so prepare yourselves accordingly! Oh! And as discussed on the program, here's a link to the opening few minutes of BASEketball. The sucker punch to Alexi's "mangoes" happens at exactly 2 minutes.

0:00 - We have a new show! It's a joint ventures with the gents over at TopDrawerSoccer and it's called... The TopDrawerSoccer Show. Help us make it a success by searching for "TopDrawerSoccer" in your podcast player and hitting subscribe. The first episode publishes Wednesday, July 19th. 4:42 - Breaking down the 6 roster changes made by Bruce Arena to his USMNT squad. Why send home Rowe and Dwyer? Why make so many changes at all? How is Gyasi Zardes still in the mix? 23:35 - Today's show is sponsored by Wohven, delivering t-shirts with clean and simple graphic designs for just $15 per month. Go to http://wohven.com and use discount code "TSS2017" for 25% off your first tee. 28:15 - Previewing the USA-El Salvador clash in the Gold Cup quarterfinals: how will they likely set up, what can the USMNT do to get the result, and who should Arena start in this knockout round fixture. 49:53 - Updating the Total Soccer Show Scouting Network! Lots of young folk are on the move, and we're doing our best to keep you informed. If you'd like to join the TSSSN, you can do so by clicking this link: https://www.totalsoccershow.com/join/ If you've already joined and want to file a report on your scoutee, you can instead follow THIS link: https://www.totalsoccershow.com/report/

This is the preview episode for our new venture, The TopDrawerSoccer Show. Help us make it a success by searching for "TopDrawerSoccer" in your podcast player and hitting subscribe. First episode publishes Wednesday, July 19th.

We talked at length, so this is going to be our ONLY take on USA vs Nicaragua. Links to things mentioned: Bobby Warshaw on central midfielders, for Howler magazine: http://www.whatahowler.com/missing-pieces-u-s-s-gold-cup-formula/ iTunes link to The TopDrawerSoccer Show: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-topdrawersoccer-show/id1258828492?mt=2 Not an iTunes listener? Please search for the show in the podcast player of your choice. (Except Soundcloud)

0:00 - After a somewhat frustrated quick take/hot take show last night, cooler heads have prevailed. We review the USA's 3-2 win over Martinique, and attempt to determine what went wrong (and occasionally right) for the USA, how they could have done better, and what the Nicaragua game might look like for Bruce Arena's men. 37:10 - Today's show is sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves! Go http://RuffneckScarves.com and use coupon "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 20% off. 38:38 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network! If you have a report to file, might we suggest making use of our fancy new website. Just go to https://www.totalsoccershow.com/report/ to fill out the form and easily submit your scouting report!

Daryl and Taylor give their immediate reactions to the USA vs Martinique Gold Cup game. Expect the full review tomorrow. Also: new show alert! We're collaborating with Will Parchman et al on The TopDrawerSoccer Show. Find it in iTunes now!

When you play The Game of Thrones, you win or you die... or you talk about it in a soccer context for roughly 60 minutes. Daryl and Taylor takes turns designing their best starting XIs composed entirely of characters from the HBO series. We promise it's more than just an hour of us saying "HODOR!" over and over again. Today's show is brought to you by... Wohven, delivering t-shirts with clean and simple graphic designs for just $15 per month. Go to http://wohven.com and use discount code "TSS2017" for 25% off your first tee! And also by... X1 Fuel — the pre and post workout formula that's full of superfoods and other good stuff. It's student athlete tested and parent approved. Use the discount code TOTALSOCCER for $10 off any product at http://X1Fuel.com

The USMNT plays Martinique on Wednesday, and we don't know anything about them. Enter Caribbean football expert Nathan Carr. (Nathan disputes the label expert, these are my show notes and I can write what I want and I think he's an expert, so there.) We discuss how Martinique will line up against the US, which players to keep an eye on, and — more than once — we discuss this outrageous goal that Steeven Langil scored against Nicaragua -->https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNeQKndhxg8 We also discuss the other three Caribbean nations in the Gold Cup — Jamaica, Curacao and French Guiana, and the strange obstacles that the smaller nations face in the Gold Cup, not being allowed to field their best player. Find more from Nathan here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/caribbeanftbl The Home of Caribbean Football: https://thehomeofcaribbeanfootball.com/

I know what you're thinking: "An hour on USMNT v Panama? I'm not so sure." But we think this episode is worth your time. We've taken a good long look at what happened in this game, analyzing what went wrong, what Panama did to neutralize the US, and what could have been done differently. TODAY'S SPONSOR is X1 Fuel — the pre and post workout formula that's full of superfoods and other good stuff. It's student athlete tested and parent approved. Use the discount code TOTALSOCCERSHOW for $10 off any product at http://X1Fuel.com

Our initial reaction to USA v Panama in the Gold Cup. Full review to follow ...

0:00 - The USMNT dropped 12 spots in the latest FIFA rankings: should we be worried? No. No we shouldn't. 4:29 - Discussing the USA's opponent in their first game of the Gold Cup: Panama. 16:57 - Today's show is sponsored by Wohven, delivering t-shirts with clean and simple graphic designs for just $15 per month. Go to http://wohven.com and use discount code "TSS2017" for 25% off your first tee. 21:01 - What will the USA do against Panama? What new faces might we see? Any chance Michael Bradley might be feeling some pressure? All that and more! 41:48 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network. 51:40 - WE HAVE A NEW JOINT-VENTURE! Listen to Daryl tell you ALLLL about it!

Daryl had a fun and informative conversation with former USMNT striker Herculez Gomez. Topics include: the learning curve and the move into broadcasting with ESPN and the Max and Herc show, what it's like to be on a Gold Cup roster, why he's excited to see Joe Corona back with the USMNT, the situation facing Juan Carlos Osorio and the Mexico national team, how to get more unilingual people watching Liga MX, and plenty more besides. Looking for our USA v Panama preview? Check back later tonight.

0:00 - We review the USA's pretty comfortable 2-1 victory over Ghana. Just how good was that McCarty-Acosta midfield? Is Dom Dwyer the greatest British import since The Beatles? What does Brad Guzan need to do to make us all love him? 41:58 - Today's show is sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves! Go http://RuffneckScarves.com and use coupon "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" for 20% off. We recommend the TSS "Hello and Welcome ... " scarf, because it's the best... at least, it is until the new Dom Dwyer Model comes out. 45:31 - Recapping Germany's 1-0 victory over Chile in the Confederations Cup Final, including those slightly odd VAR moments. 1:07:15 - Today's show is sponsored by Blue Apron! Go to http://blueapron.com/TSS to get your first three meals free + free shipping. 1:10:19 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network!