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Gregg Berhalter gave a recent press conference in which he discussed many, many national team topics. We discuss some of the most interesting aspects at the top of today's show.Read this SOCCER AMERICA email for longer Berhalter quotesAlso read this piece by Paul Tenorio of The AthleticWe also review Liverpool vs Chelsea, with a focus in Christian Pulisic's off-the-bench awesomeness. If you're looking for just the Pulisic part, skip to 43:10Last but not completely least, we analyze Man Utd's 1-1 draw with West Ham and then Aston Villa's goal against Arsenal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg Linehan returns to the show to discuss Angel City, the newest expansion team in NWSL. How many people are involved, where will the team play, and how quickly will Alex Morgan be on the roster (not as quickly as you might think, if Meg's reasoning is correct).After that, there's a look back at the Challenge Cup quarterfinals before a look ahead to the semifinals, which are happening this Wednesday. Portland v Houston at 12:30 followed much later by Sky Blue v Red Stars at 10. Today's episode 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.

Timestamps!From the start, we talk about Chelsea's win over Man Utd in the FA Cup semifinal. What Lampard did right, Ole got wrong, and why it's not all David De Gea's fault38:40 — Washington Spirit vs Sky Blue FC50:45 — OL Reign vs Chicago Red Stars59:30 — Scouting!TODAY'S BEAUTIFUL SPONSORS!Go to HeyArtifact.com and use code TSS for $40 offUse code TSS20 at ManScaped.com for 20% off plus free shipping  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:00 - We review the FA Cup seminal between Arsenal and Manchester City AKA one team getting their tactics exactly right40:24 - Reviewing Friday's NWSL clashes of North Carolina v Portland and Utah v Houston.SPONSORS!Go to HeyArtifact.com/tss to hear the Total Soccer Show origin story. Use code TSS to get $40 off your first Artifact at HeyArtifact.com.Visit Hawthorne.co and use code TSS to get 10% off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MLS is Back is well and truly underway, so The Athletic's Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio discuss which teams and players have stood out in the first couple of matchdays.Columbus Crew and Orlando City are definitely mentioned, while Ayo Akinola, Chris Mueller, and Darlington Nagbe get some well-deserved praise.SPONSORS!Go to HeyArtifact.com/tss to hear the Total Soccer Show origin story. Use code TSS to get $40 off your first Artifact at HeyArtifact.com.Visit Hawthorne.co and use code TSS to get 10% off your first order.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With some sort of transfer window about to happen, we look at the many many USMNT players who might be on the move. It's a long show so here are the timestamps to help you navigate:We spend the first eight minutes breaking down Pulisic's Giroud assist for Chelsea, and then it's transfer rumors all the way:8:00 — Sergino Dest15:40 — Antonee Robinson25:00 — Paxton Pomykal30:38 — Reggie Cannon35:15 — Zack Steffen38:30 — Weston McKennie57:40 — Fabian Johnson1:01:25 — Sebastian Soto1:06:28 — Matthew Miazga1:11:15 — Erik Palmer-Brown1:12:55 — Chris Richards1:14:25 — Mark McKenzie1:16:05 — Cameron Carter-Vickers1:19:45 — Aaron Long1:24:25 — Alfredo Morales1:25:00 — Bobby Wood1:28:08 — DeAndre Yedlin1:32:40 — Scouting updates! (Including Tyler Boyd and Andrew Carleton)SPONSORS!Use code TSS for $40 off at HeyArtifact.com.  Listen to the TSS origin story Artifact at HeyArtifact.com/tssUse code TSS for 10% off at Hawthorne.co  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kim McCauley returns to discuss the final round of games in the Challenge Cup qualifying round before we move on to preview the knockout round match-ups. In case you missed it, here's the schedule for this weekend:FridayNorth Carolina Courage vs. Portland ThornsHouston Dash vs. Utah RoyalsSaturdayWashington Spirit vs. Sky Blue FCOL Reign vs. Chicago Red Stars Today's show is sponsored by Artifact. Listen to the TSS origin story at HeyArtifact.com/tss, where you'll also find a very nice photo of the two of us. Also, use code TSS to create your own Artifact via HeyArtifact.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We open by telling you you're missing out on MLS Assist. Good news is you can listen here, for free.Then, timestamps:1:00 — We give you the CBS All-Access update, featuring NWSL, Star Trek: Picard, and the UEFA Champions League. We also get into Peacock, which is where you'll find all of Wednesday's Premier League games.9:40 — Man Utd vs Southampton27:45 — Today's show is sponsored by Artifact. Listen to the TSS origin story at HeyArtifact.com/tss, where you'll also find a very nice photo of the two of us. Also, use code TSS to create your own Artifact via HeyArtifact.com31:08 — Why is the Bundesliga so interested in young Americans?38:15 — Would the big football leagues in Europe be better with a salary cap and revenue sharing?49:10 — Today's show is sponsored by Hawthorne! Go to Hawthorne.co and use code TSS for 10% off51:45 — How many orphan kittens would Gyasi Zardes have to save from a burning building to make USMNT fans like him?1:00:55 — Why is there more stoppage at the end of the game than at half ti

0:00 - CAS overturns Manchester City's Champions League ban. We try to figure out what happened and what comes next.11:42 - North London Derby, or how Jose Mourinho got it right and Arsenal's defense once again did not.23:39 - Wolves v Everton: Diogo Jota can strike a ball.28:31 - Sheffield United v Chelsea: why the inconsistency with the Blues?33:04 - Bournemouth v Leicester: one of these teams really struggled to find form, and it wasn't the one fighting relegation.39:02 - Valladolid v Barcelona: how good would Barcelona be without Messi and her Stegen?45:06 - Real Madrid v Alaves: Mask-gate is the hottest new Gareth Bale controversy.49:28 - Juventus v Atalanta, plus a little Champions League chatSponsors! Today's episode of MLS Assist is brought to you by...Manscaped! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code TSS20 at Manscaped.comHawthorne! Get 10% off your purchase with the code "TSS" at Hawthorne.co  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul and Sam catch up on some news, including Nashville dropping out of the tournament and the subsequent group realignments that have been necessary, as well as the multiple player protests that have taken place thus far.They then move on to actual soccer being played, including Thierry Henry's frustration with his players, the intensity of the Orlando v Miami game, the overall quality of play (or occasional lack thereof), and much more!Today's episode of Allocation Disorder is brought to you by Artifact. Go to heyartifact.com and use code TSS to get $40 off and visit heyartifact.com/daryl to hear Daryl's Artifact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2:50 - What is going on at Wigan and are we buying into the conspiracies13:04 - What does it mean when someone says a player is playing with his back to goal?19:48 - Why don't leagues retroactively change results of a game when they admit that there was a mistake?24:06 - Was Emile Heskey good?33:35 - Assuming there are no chemistry issues, what is the worst team Messi and Ronaldo could team up and win the UCL with?42:28 - What club soccer team would win a special tournament where all offensive players switch to defense, and defense to offense, but midfielders and goalies stay the same?53:11 - Tottenham really seemed to be on the up, challenging in both England and abroad. What is the key reason they didn’t turn out like Liverpool?SPONSORS!Go to heyartifact.com and use code TSS to get $40 offAlso, visit heyartifact.com/daryl to hear Daryl's ArtifactGet 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code TSS20 at Manscaped.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, if you're interested in MLS, then please subscribe to our superb spinoff show MLS Assist. You won't be disappointed.Here are your timestamps for today's show:2:50 — Has Christian Pulisic been Chelsea’s best player since the restart?9:15 — What exactly is Pulisic doing that's so effective?23:45 — What exactly is involved in "arriving late?"31:10 — Didn't Pulisic used to play right wing?33:40 — What happened to Werder Bremen? How did they almost get relegated?44:35 — What happened to Stoke City?56:15 — Should Gio Reyna play as a striker for the USMNT?SPONSORS!Go to heyartifact.com and use code TSS to get $40 offAlso, visit heyartifact.com/daryl to hear Daryl's ArtifactVisit PolicyGenius.com to compare life insurance quotes    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MLS Assist is now a separate show, please go and subscribe to it wherever you get your podcasts. MLS Assist will be publishing daily episodes throughout the MLS is Back tournament, so you can stay on top of the actionIn this episode of TSS, Daryl talks to MLS Assist co-host Joe Lowery about what he and Jordan Angeli have planned, which teams are best equipped to handle the crazy kickoff times and Florida weather, and which players are worth keeping an eye on in Orlando.SPONSORS!—Get $40 off your first Artifact (a personal podcast) at heyartifact.comTo hear my Artifact about cancer diagnosis and treatment, visit heyartifact.com/daryl—Go to forhims.com/totalsoccer for a free online visit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul and Sam are on the phone for their first ever emergency pod. Sound the alarm!!! FC Dallas have withdrawn from the MLS is Back tournament. What happened, where do we go from here, and how many more positive tests have there been? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:00 - An unplanned conversation about witnessing lobbed goals in person3:30 - Manchester United continue their winning ways and we ponder which teams in the world could stand to do without the services of Bruno.13:08 - The most exciting young English players that have Ryan feeling happy fizzles15:16 - New sponsor alert! Today's episode is brought to you by Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com and you can get $40 off your first Artifact with the code “TSS”16:51 - A quick round-up of some of the biggest results in the Premier League this weekend, plus where does Bukaya Sako fit for Gareth Southgate?22:28 - DFB Pokal Final: Bayern Munich win, Kai Havertz looks lonely, and should Robert Lewandowski be a Ballon d'Or candidate?31:09 - Athletic Bilbao v Real Madrid: Sergio Ramos scores as Madrid grind closer to the title41:49 - Today's show is sponsored by... Manscaped! Use code TSS20 for 20% off pus free shipping at Manscaped.com43:12 - Villarreal v Barcelona: a new formation should have Barca fans feelings better53:08

Taylor talks to Kim McCauley about all-things NWSL Challenge Cup. How have the Houston Dash turned things around so emphatically, which two teams (if combined) could compete with the North Carolina Courage, Julie Ertz's best (and natural) position, and much much more! Near the end of the show, we also get into the positive and negatives of CBS's coverage. You can find more from Kim here.Sponsors! Today's episode is sponsored by Podiumwear! Get your custom mask today at Podiumwear.com and bookmark them for when you’re ready for your next soccer kit order Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor talks with Jeremy Ebobisse of the Portland Timbers and the USMNT about a wide range of issues, including why the BPC initially formed, what their short, medium and long term goals are, and why feel good moments can't be prioritized above long term battles. Plus, why it's okay to keep binge-eating Ben and Jerry's and why MLS probably won't stop you from doing so.And here's a link to the piece Jeremy wrote which was mentioned several times in the interview.Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... PolicyGenius Need life insurance? Go to PolicyGenius.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up front, it's Manchester City v Liverpool: Guards of Honor, Phil Foden is the new David Silva, and Pep changes things up (maybe with an eye towards next season?)After that, we've got listener questions, including who is the Scottie Pippen of soccer, when can we talk about the USMNT having a Golden Generation, 5-aside tactics, and much much more! And! If that's not enough, we close out with some Scouting Network updates.Sponsors!Use code TSS20 for 20% off pus free shipping at Manscaped.comUse code SOCCER to get 25% off at SundayScaries.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul and Sam discuss the latest news regarding the MLS is Back Tournament, including the situation with FC Dallas, the increasing number of positive tests, and the challenges of getting all the teams to Orlando as safely as possible.Around 25:44, the guys move on to a discussion/explanation of why exactly the tournament is happening, as well as the decision making process that has led to the league reopening.Today's episode is brought to you by Sunday Scaries! Use code SOCCER to get 25% off at SundayScaries.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We ask ourselves four Premier League questions, then answer four questions from listeners:Man Utd’s 3-0 win over Brighton means they’re now 15 games unbeaten. How seriously should we take them? Are they 2020-21 title challengers? If not, why not?Christian Pulisic was great again, but why did Chelsea concede three goals and lose to West Ham?Arsenal now won three in a row (Southampton, Sheff Utd (FA Cup) and Norwich). What are they doing right? Any commonalities among goals scored?Are Everton good now?LISTENER QUESTIONS:Did NWSL made a mistake by signing a TV rights agreement that places their games behind a paywall?Should Weston McKennie stay at Schalke next year? If he moves, which EPL club would be an ideal destination?Which teams are being promoted from the Championship? What does the race for those spots look like? Also, of the teams that are coming up which ones are most likely to do well?Who has the authority to make the five substitutions rule permanent?Take a look at this highlights reel of Brentford F