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

We do our very best to preview the pre-GoldCup USMNT friendly. How might the US line up? 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. We also preview the Confederations Cup final game between Chile and Germany, in which Daryl has already determined that Joshua Kimmich will be man of the match. We close with TSS Scouting Network reports on Carleton, Arrellano, Yueill, The Jeff, Christensen, Embolo and Haji Wright. Looking for us on Instagram? We're right here: http://instagram.com/totalsoccershow Help us persuade Brooks to sing on the Goalmouth by tweeting @BrooksDT All other Goalmouth hosts have broken out a tune, and we need your help to get Brooks to join us.

Daryl and Taylor break down Germany's 4-1 win over Mexico in their Confederations Cup semifinal clash. What could Juan Carlos Osorio have done differently? How did Germany get things so right? Should we just hand Joachim Loew's men the World Cup trophy now?

We review Chile's penalty shootout win over Portugal, which featured three consecutive Claudio Bravo penalty saves. We offer a theory on how he did it. Starting at 20:15 we preview the other Confederations Cup semi-final, Germany v Mexico. Like TSS? Get 20% off a TSS scarf! Go to https://www.ruffneckscarves.com/products/total-soccer-show-scarf — full price is $25 but use discount code "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" to get it for $20.

1:44 - Portugal v Chile Confederations Cup Knockout Round Preview and Specific Predictions. 23:10 - NEW SPONSOR ALERT! Today's show is brought to you by Wohven, a t-shirt subscription service that allows you to get premium quality tees for significantly less than retail pricing — just $11–15 per tee. Simply choose whether you want to receive blank or graphic tees, then sit back and watch the stylish shirts roll in every month. TSS listeners can get 25% off the their first month by visiting https://www.wohven.com/ using the promo code "TSS2017" at checkout. 27:05 - Discussing the Garcia Report, and all that it revealed... which really wasn't much in terms of "wow factor." 38:42 - What went wrong for England in their shootout loss to Germany at the U21 Euros. 49:49 - Updating the TSS Scouting Network.

Got questions about the USMNT Gold Cup roster? We've more than likely got answers, because we spend a good 40 minutes breaking down Bruce Arena's selection. At 41:00, we let you know about today's sponsor, Ruffneck Scarves, and also veer off into a discussion about the new USMNT Gold Cup jersey. For a 20% Ruffneck Scarves discount, use coupon "TOTALSOCCERSHOW" at http://RuffneckScarves.com At 45:20, we take a look at Portland and Seattle's 2-2 draw, doing some proper TSS analysis on that dramatic Dempsey equalizer. Starting at 55:50, we also offer a very quick take on San Jose firing Dom Kinnear. At 58:58 we bring you TSS Scouting Network updates on Serge Gnabry, James Sands, Chris Durkin, Bruma, Federico Valverde, and Ritsu Doan. Did you know we're also on Instagram? We're @totalsoccershow. Find us there to see Daryl's chalk drawing of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, which is basically as good as a photograph.

We review the summer's 10 most interesting transfer stories, so far. From the Guardiola-ing of Man City to German teams getting business done early, we cover almost every transfer story — both complete and rumored — that's happened in the past few weeks. Today's show is sponsored by premium men's activewear brand Rhone. Go to http://Rhone.com and use promo code "TSS" at checkout for 20% off.

We offer a big audio review of the Video Assistant Referees at the Confederations Cup, looking at the most controversial and high-profile moments so far. 41:30 —Today's show is sponsored by FUTCHI. Get your FUTCHI_Rebounder at https://www.playfutchi.com/products/futchi_rebounder and use code "TSS2017" to get a $20.17 discount. 44:26 — Zlatan to LAFC? 51:20 TSS Scouting Network rapid-fire extravaganza. Want to join he network? Go to http://totalsoccershow.com/subscribe

0:00 - Taylor called up Daryl (now back in Richmond) for the final time before they are reunited in studio. They discussed Video Assistant Referees and the Cristiano Ronaldo Exit (AKA - Crexit) drama. 10:43 - Juan Agudelo is on the line to discuss the current situation in New England, his ping pong playing abilities, and his expectations for the the Gold Cup this summer. Today's show is sponsored by Blue Apron! Go to http://blueapron.com/TSS to get your first three meals free + free shipping.

With Daryl now asleep following his late night viewing/recording of the USA's 1-1 draw with Mexico, Taylor called up The Armchair Analyst himself, Mr. Matt Doyle! They discussed how Arena got his team ready and his tactics right, whose stock improved the most in these qualifiers, and what the future hold for the USA's 5-4-1 formation.

Daryl may be out of the country, but he was still awake and watching the USA-Mexico game! He and Taylor broke down the USA's 1-1 draw with Mexico so you don't have to! How surprising was Bruce Arena's lineup and formation? How did the American defense limit Mexico's potent attack? Why doesn't DaMarcus Beasley age like a normal human? All that and more!

On the newest episode of The Total Soccer Show... After analyzing the USA's 2-0 win over Trinidad with Daryl Grove, Taylor called up ESPNFC's Tom Marshall (who doubles as TSS' Mexico expect) to help preview the upcoming World Cup qualifier. How has Juan Carlos Osorio gotten his rotation policy right? How will Mexico line up against the USA? What can Bruce Arena's team do to get a result in the Azteca? All those questions answered, and many more. NEW SPONSOR ALERT! Today's show is brought to you by Rhone, providers of premium men's fitness apparel and activewear. It's the type of clothing that I think seems well suited for attending a soccer game: sport, comfortable, but still stylish. Best of all! TSS listeners can get 20% off their first order by going to https://www.rhone.com and entering the promo code "TSS" at checkout!

It's Quick Take/Hot Take time! Taylor calls up Daryl, who answered his phone on a beach in Ibiza, to discuss the USA's 2-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago in their World Cup Qualifier. What's next for Clint Dempsey? How good are Christian Pulisic and Darlington Nagbe? Did Daryl wear sandals on his flight? All that and more! Today's show is sponsored by X1 Fuel, the pre and post workout formula. Go to http://x1fuel.com and use the promo code "TOTALSOCCER" to get $10 off ANY ORDER!

On the newest Total Soccer Show, Taylor calls up ESPN's Jeff Carlisle to preview the USA's upcoming World Cup Qualifier against Trinidad and Tobago (and have a quick conversation regarding that looming Mexico fixture).

On the newest episode of The Total Soccer Show... Taylor calls up American Soccer Now's Brian Sciaretta to review the USA's performance at the U20 World Cup and attempt to figure out what comes next for the team's brightest stars. As mentioned in the show, here's a link to Brian's article, which provides a bit more in-depth information. The two also discuss some of the surprise inclusions on the Gold Cup roster, and Brian does his best to keep Taylor updated on the statuses of American talents like Josh Perez at Fiorentina, Matt Olosunde at Manchester United, and Christian Pulisic at Dortmund (and definitely not Liverpool). Today's show is sponsored by X1 Fuel, the pre and post workout formula. Go to http://x1fuel.com and use the promo code "TOTALSOCCER" to get $10 off ANY ORDER!

On the newest episode of The Total Soccer Show... 0:58 - With Daryl out of town, Taylor called up two different friends. Up first is Alexi Lalas, returning to the show to discuss what to wear when doing commentary in the heat, what to expect from the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, and why Bruce Arena probably doesn’t care what you think of his work. 35:24 - After that, talks to his college pal Trey Janes about the USA-Venezuela friendly. They also analyze Trey's theory that the frustrations of being a Liverpool fan have prepared him for the frustrations of the US men’s national team.