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Manuel Veth of Transfermarkt fame returns to the show to discuss all things Bundesliga! Which American could be poised for his best year yet, why Hertha Berlin could be very good or very bad, and how RB Leipzig have strengthened since the departure of Timo Werner. We also discuss the coming seasons for a number of Americans, including Joe Scally, Josh Sargent, John Brooks, Tyler Adams and Gio Reyna.55:58 - We turn to our focus to Transfermarkt itself. How do they reach their valuations, why we're all sort of misunderstanding the point of those numbers, and which players have been the best/worst bargains so far this window.Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Liquid IV! Get 25% off when you go to LiquidIV.com and use the promo code "Athletic" at checkout.Indochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more by using the code "Athletic" at Indochino.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor is joined by Meg Linehan of The Athletic, who answers all his many questions about the NWSL, the FA WSL, and other topics that don't have acronyms. The last segment of the show is focused on the conclusions in the Fare Report, as well as what changes it could (ideally) bring about in the US Soccer landscape. You can read the report for yourself over at their websiteSponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...DoorDash! Get $5 off AND zero delivery fees on your first order when you download the DoorDash app and enter code TSSLiquid IV! Get 25% off when you go to LiquidIV.com and use the promo code "Athletic" at checkout.Indochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more by using the code "Athletic" at Indochino.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you do with a documentary series that takes you (mostly) behind the scenes of a big club in the midst of a drama-filled season? Talk about it for over an hour! We go deep on Harry Kane's team talks, Mauricio Pochettino's absence, Danny Rose arguments, and much much more! Plus, what did they leave out, what was most compelling, and how Christian Eriksen might be a cold-blooded assassin in his spare time.Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...DoorDash! Get $5 off AND zero delivery fees on your first order when you download the DoorDash app and enter code TSSHelloFresh! Visit HelloFresh.com/80tss and use code 80tss for $80 offLiquid IV! Get 25% off when you go to LiquidIV.com and use the promo code "Athletic" at checkout.LinkedIn! Get $50 off your first job posting at LinkedIn.com/TSSIndochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more by using the code "Athletic" at Indochino.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can listen to the whole thing (if you're cool) or you can cherry pick particular games with the following timestamps:4:25 - Liverpool v Leeds: 7 goals AND The New Gareth Bale? What else do you need?23:25 - Tottenham v Everton: Toffees look electric while Spurs look stationary44:19 - Arsenal v Fulham: Ceballos and Nketiah show Arsenal how to scrap59:46 - Leicester prove Taylor wrong, Newcastle prove him right, and Weston McKennie... looks good in orange?Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...DoorDash! Get $5 off AND zero delivery fees on your first order when you download the DoorDash app and enter code TSSManscaped! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code TSS20 at Manscaped.comEarnest! Get a $100 cash bonus when you refinance a student loan at Earnest.com/TSSLinkedIn! Get $50 off your first job posting at LinkedIn.com/TSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Paul and Sam start off by discussing the firing of Chris Armas, as well as presenting theories on why the Red Bulls have whiffed on several DPs. After that, it's on to Pity Martinez's move to Saudi Arabia, plus what type of coach Atlanta (and the rest of the league) should be looking for when making their next hire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3:55 — Sheffield United19:15 — Southampton30:40 — Tottenham Hotspur46:05 — West Bromwich Albion57:50 — West Ham United1:09:30 Wolverhampton WanderersSPONSORS:Go to PolicyGenius.com to compare life insurance quotesGo to ForHims.com/totalsoccer for a 90-day money-back guaranteeVisit HeyArtifcact.com and use code TSS for $40 off your first personal podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue to recommend listening to the whole episode, because there's a lot of info to digest. But if you're looking for something more bite-sized, here are you timestamps:0:00 - Updates and corrections from the first preview episode7:17 - Fulham18:57 - Leeds United33:58 - Leicester City46:08 - Liverpool58:16 - Manchester City1:12:16 - Manchester United1:24:41 - Newcastle UnitedSPONSORS!Visit HelloFresh.com/80tss and use code 80tss for $80 offGet 40% off a subscription to The AthleticGo to HeyArtifact.com and use code TSS for $40 off your first personal podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We of course recommend listening to the whole thing, but here are the time stamps if you're looking for specific teams:From the top: We talk Leo Messi staying at Barcelona, and the Premier League's decision to go back to three subs8:10 — Arsenal24:15 — Aston Villa36:55 — Brighton and Hove Albion55:23 — Burnley1:02:30 — Chelsea1:20:26 — Crystal Palace1:33:15 — EvertonSPONSORS!Go to PolicyGenius.com to compare life insurance quotesGo to ForHims.com/totalsoccer for a 90-day money-back guaranteeGo to HeyArtifact.com and use code TSS for $40 off your first personal podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:00 - Laptop complaints and Messi updatesAnd then it's on to some listener questions...8:07 - Is Reggie Cannon’s pending move to Boavista really an upgrade from FC Dallas? Note: this one sort of turns into Taylor being terrified that global soccer will eventually be 4 people owning all the teams. 17:41 - What are the similarities and differences between Frank Lampard's Chelsea and Gregg Berhalter's USMNT? 24:00 - Today's show is sponsored by Hellofresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/80tss and use code 80tss to get a total of $80 off your first month, including free shipping on your first box26:43 - What would happen if International Soccer went away? From an actual footballing standard perspective, could it help top players get more time to rest or to play in additional domestic or international club competitions?36:50 - Has there ever been a good British television show depicting a lower league football team?45:26 - Today's show is sponsored by Manscaped! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code TSS20 at Manscape

Here are the timestamps:0:55 — Leo Messi to Manchester City, plus other transfer updates24:10 — What is the Thiago Turn? (See it here)30:58 — What are the unwritten rules of soccer?45:35 — In the Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo era, who has been overlooked/underappreciated?53:10 — Could Leo Messi transition to the regista role?1:00:25 — Is Rose Lavelle going to be able to bring her dog, Wilma, to Manchester City?SPONSOR!Get FuboTv free for 7 days via Fubo.tv/TSSListen to The Athletic Football Show, a new podcast from The Athletic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:46 - Gabriel Magalhaes to Arsenal, a move that has definitely probably happened.7:05 - Liverpool make a sneaky signing Kostas Tsimikas to help spell Andy Robertson.9:28 - Does Scott Carson going to Man City on loan (again) spell trouble for Zack Steffen?12:10 - Weston McKennie moved to Juventus: why were Schalke okay with it and how will he fit into Juventus' plans this season?22:03- Today's show is sponsored by The Athletic's newest football podcast, The Athletic Football Show. Give it a listen wherever you get your podcasts!23:25 - Borussia Dortmund are quietly being very smart, as is tradition.31:00 - Where will Donny van de Beek play for Manchester United, and why it makes sense to sign depth.37:09 - Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake: Manchester City making smart signings is smart.42:31 - Today's show is brought to you by Fubo! Go to Fubo.TV/TSS  and start your free 7 day trial.44:28 - How are Chelsea able to make so many signings and how will they all fit in?55:19 - Everton bringing in Carlo's friends to se

Weston McKennie really is joining Juventus. We all saw that coming, right?David Amoyal of the Calcioland is here to talk Daryl through the move and explain what McKennie's role at Juve is likely to be.RECOMMENDED:Listen this episode of Extra Time, in which six MLS players explain what happened on Wednesday nightVisit BlackPlayersForChange.org to learn moreSPONSORS:Visit HelloFresh.com/80tss and use code 80tss for $80 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's more to the Leo Messi story than is immediately obvious. La Liga expert Graham Ruthven gives Daryl all the detail on what's going on at BarcelonaSPONSORS:Use code TSS for $5 off and no delivery fee on your first order with DoorDashGo to Fubo.tv/TSS for a 7-day free trialFor a free online visit and 90-day money back guarantee, go to ForHims.com/totalsoccer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Best Soccer Show is back! Daryl is joined by BSS co-host Jason Davis to discuss what's going on in American soccer, including the investment that's coming as 2026 gets closer, how to form an American soccer identity, why we shouldn't tear down MLS, as well as his own career in soccer media. Daryl and Jason also answer five listener questions. Here are the timestamps:35:50 — What is considered "hipster" in a soccer context?41:00 — What is the realistic top end that MLS can reach?49:10 — If you could change one and only one soccer moment, what would it be?57:25 — Which "end of era" players would you like to see at which MLS clubs and why? (And yes, we talk Leo Messi to an MLS team here.)1:04:43 — What was the Chivas USA experiment? Why did it fail? Could something similar succeed?---SPONSORS!Use code TSS for $5 off and free delivery on your first order with DoorDashGo to Fubo.TV/TSS for a free 7-day free trialVisit HelloFresh.com/80tss and use code 80tss for $80 off   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p

We go deep on the Champions League final, starting with the tactics:What did Bayern and PSG tweak for the final and how well did those changes work?We also give a detailed account of the breakdown in PSG's otherwise impressive defending for Bayern's goal, and the key Bayern players who made it happen.Today's show is sponsored by Hims. Go to ForHims.com/totalsoccer for a free online visit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first 35 minutes, we preview PSG vs Bayern, looking at all the important individual and tactical matchups and considering how each team might adjust their approach for the big gameStarting at 37:45, we also do a Europa League Final recap, discuss Antonee Robinson's move to Fulham, Steve Cherundolo's appointment as Germany U15 coach, Guud Hiddink become Curacao coach (look out CONCACAF!) and the rekindling of the Weston McKennie to Southampton rumor.Today's show is sponsored by Artifact. Go to HeyArtifact.com and use code TSS for $40 off.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honor of Alphonso Davies and Tyler Adams playing in the Champions League semifinals, the fellas take a look at MLS and its evolving position on the selling of players. Why did the league change its stance, how can teams know when the moment is right to sell a player, and which teams are in the best position to capitalize? Plus, Sam's dog makes a cameo, ostensibly to weigh in on Paul's take on Alphonso Davies.Today's show is sponsored by... Fubo!  Go to Fubo.tv/TSS for a 7-day free trial of our favorite TV service Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:00 - Bayern Munich stick to their proven style and come away with a 3-0 win in the Champions League semifinal. What vulnerabilities did they exploit in the Lyon defense, how impressive was Serge Gnabry, and how Manuel Neuer remains important in big matches.22:28 - The USMNT has a World Cup qualifying schedule and a rough idea of who it will be playing. We review the basics, and look ahead to what a crowded list of fixtures might mean for Berhalter's various squad selections next summer. Today's show is sponsored by... Fubo!  Go to Fubo.tv/TSS for a 7-day free trial of our favorite TV service Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor get into what went so wrong for Leipzig and so very right for PSG, plus the tactical adjustments that made the difference, expectations going forward for PSG, and the importance of a fully motivated Neymar (and a mostly fully fit Kylian Mbappe). There's also some Manchester City and Barcelona chat at the the end, with a little overlap that is probably somewhat obvious in-between.SPONSORS!Go to HelloFresh.com/80tss and use code 80tss for $80 off Go to HeyArtifact.com and use code TSS for $40 off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.