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Breaking down of every scene of episode four of The English Game, a show which almost certainly does not deserve this much attention.In our defense, we do add some good historical footnotes, including what really happened to Jimmy Love after he played for Darwen FC.Coming soon: The TSS Book Club. Our first book will be "The Age of Football: Soccer in 21st Century" by David Goldblatt. Link to buy the book, below:From your independent bookstore: https://bookshop.org/books/the-age-of-football-soccer-and-the-21st-century/9780393635119From Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Age-Football-Soccer-21st-Century/dp/0393635112    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After learning that Joe is solid on piano and Jordan is working on literature, the duo take a tactical look the very first and very last games of the inaugural 1996 MLS season. Up first is San Jose's opening-day winner over DC United, featuring mullets, tight camera angles, and league legends. After that, they get into DC's dramatic, come-from-behind victory in the 1996 MLS Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England were functional at the 2018 World Cup, but now they're exciting. And maybe even good. Daryl is joined by B/R Football Ranks co-hosts Sam Tighe to discuss the current England set-up and to pick an ideal starting XI.There's some coronavirus, Messi v Ronaldo, and Marvel Cinematic Universe chat up front. If you have no times for pleasantries and want to get straight to the football, skip to 8:25Also, as you'll learn in you listen, Sam is celebrating his 30th birthday and can't go out! If you see this on March 31, please tweet a happy birthday message to @stighefootball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:00 - Ryan and Taylor start off by discussing the recent news that the Premier League is considering (with government backing) putting on a Mega Event to ensure the remainder of the season gets played. Ryan proposes taking to the high seas while Taylor wants to see high school pitches being put to good use!8:20 - After that, they take turns giving their combined nominations for the 10 worst transfers of all time (or at least, in modern times). I'd list the nominees here, but that feels like a bit of a spoiler...Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by HYDRANT! Go to DrinkHydrant.com and use code "soccer" for 25% off your first order Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show...0:00 - Sam gets mad at some MLS owners who could be doing a lot more to help out their local communities.8:13 - Telling tales from covering Major League Soccer for many, many years. More good stories coming from a variety of folks on next week's show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor talks to US men's national team "world class role player" Tony Sanneh about the working being done by The Sanneh Foundation, as well as Tony's experiences of playing very minute of every game for the USMNT at the 2002 World Cup. They also get into the current state of the US Soccer Federation and what needs to be done to improve soccer (across the board) in this country.Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...Roman! If you're struggling with ED but don't want to wait a month to see your doctor, go to GetRoman.com and use code "TSS" to get a free online visit and free two-day shipping.The Black Tux! Go to TheBlackTux.com and use code "SOCCER" for 10% off.Remarkably Remote, a new daily microcast from GoToMeeting all about making work from home work for you. Add to your Flash Briefing on Alexa or subscribe on your favorite podcasting app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode three, we meet Fergus Suter's dad in Scotland's narrowest bedroom, see our hero say yes to that Blackburn move, and also yes to entire bottle of whisky the night before a  game.We discuss what it's like to play with a hangover and get into the historical details of some of Arthur Kinnaird's Old Etonians teammates.For those who want to be extremely well dressed when eating dinner alone, today's show is sponsored by The Black Tux. Go to TheBlackTux.com and use code SOCCER for 10% off.Today's show also sponsored by The Athletic! Get a 90-day free trial using this url: TheAthletic.com/totalsoccer and we'll get the credit.Got questions for us? Please send via TotalSoccerShow.com/questionsStay safe and wash your hands! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl talks to Christian Polanco, one half of soccer podcast The Cooligans. Christian is also a professional standup comedian, and so he explains how life has changed for standups during the coronavirus pandemic, and how he has been using the time to both sharpen his soccer skills and produce maybe the best StayAtHomeChallenge toilet paper juggling video we've seen so far: https://twitter.com/SoccerCooligans/status/1240645584626896897At about 20:30 in to this episode, Christian starts giving us his list of the six standup specials he recommends we watch during the pandemic. The list, along with where to stream, is below:George Carlin — Jammin’ in New York (1992)via Prime (but you can also find it on Daily Motion) Paul F. Tompkins — Laboring Under Delusions (2012)via Comedy Central Now (subscription) or to rent on Primeor audio only via Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1alxMPVMOF2lnmxEsKEbti?si=uFsVO5hMS4O3U7RzGkFscwMitch Hedberg— Comedy Central Presents (1999) via Daily Motion: https://www.dailymotion.

On today's show, Daryl and Taylor discuss...1:43 - US Soccer's CEO is introduced and the conference call gets wild16:41 - Today's show is brought to you by HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/tss10 and use code tss10 for 10 free meals including free shipping.19:27 - Darlington Nagbe explains his USMNT absences28:18 - The Olympics have been postponed: what might that mean for the current crop of players?30:31 - Today's show is brought to you by The Athletic! Sign up now for a 90 DAY FREE TRIAL by going to TheAthletic.com/totalsoccer for a 90 DAY FREE TRIAL.33:29 - Answering your listener questions, including which players do we wish had stayed in their prime longer, how will an adjusted schedule impact the start of the transfer window, and much much more! Oh, and don't forget to check out one of the best Nike soccer commercials of all-time: Before Ronaldo/After RonaldoToday's show is sponsored by... Remarkably Remote, a new daily microcast from GoToMeeting all about making work from home work for you. Add to your

Well, at least we still have strikers to watch, am I right?Daryl and Taylor review episode two of The English GameSPONSORS:The Black Tux! Go to http://TheBlackTux.com and use code SOCCER for 10% off.Hims! Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccerED for your free online visit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe and Jordan take some long looks at three Western Conference teams that started the 2020 MLS season in strong form.0:00 - Should Cross Kitchen Skiing be an Olympic event?2:59 - Sporting KC: the importance of defensive pressure, the flexibility of attacking fluidity, and the glory of Alan Pulido.30:57 - Colorado Rapids: How did they turn things around last season and how has that continued into 2020?38:54 - Minnesota United: broadcast limitation disclaimers up front, getting numbers into the attack helps destroy the opposition in their back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor go deep on the least successful movie in US box office history, United Passions (2014). Why did this movie need to be made? Is there a plot? Does Sepp Blatter really see himself as a fighter of corruption? Are Nazis bad? Are the English worse? All that and much much more!Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...DoorDash! Get $5 off your first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter code "TSS"The Black Tux! Go to TheBlackTux.com and use code SOCCER for a 10% discount   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We go deep on the first episode of Netflix's new historical series/period piece/soccer show, The English Game. What did we like, what didn't we like, and what did they get wrong from a historical standpoint. Send us a tweet or an email to let us know if you think we should keep reviewing the show and howe we should go about doing it.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor is joined by Alexi Lalas for an hour of anecdotes, insider info, and footwear talk! Alexi tells stories from his 5 most memorable games for the USMNT, with mentions for Maradona, kicks to the nuts, dunking on Russians, and a whole lot more!Today's episode is brought to you by The Black Tux! Go to TheBlackTux.com and use code SOCCER for a 10% discount  Reminder! You can help with fundraising to fight Coronavirus in Nebraska by heading over here: Bugeaters FC. Give it a look if you're interested in helping out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first 20 minutes of today's Allocation Disorder, Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio discuss what they've heard about MLS teams' response to coronavirus.In part two, they answer listener questions, including: Will MLS cancel the playoffs to save the season?  How are transfer fees absorbed into roster budgets? And which MLS press box has the best food?Today's show is sponsored by The Black Tux. Go to TheBlackTux.com and use code SOCCER for a 10% discount  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:00 - Slightly positive Coronavirus updates from the soccer world. Speaking of, here's a link to the fund raiser being undertaken by our friends at Bugeaters FC. Give it a look if you're interested in helping out!7:36 - We take a good long while to answer our first question... Who's in your All-Time Minnow XI? (aka who are the greatest men's players from countries most would describe as minnows)23:37 - Today's episode is brought to you by The Black Tux! Go to TheBlackTux.com and use code SOCCER for a 10% discount  25:35 - Who has the higher ceiling: Christian Pulisic or Alphonso Davies?29:16 - What do you make of the Hakim Ziyech transfer to Chelsea? Where and how will he fit in?33:22 -  How does the total amount the US men's team gets for games and appearances compare to other national teams, both top tier and below?37:47 - Today's episode is brought to you by Manscaped! Go to http://manscaped.com and use code TSS for 20% plus free shipping41:11 - Why do central defenders drop deep and leave attackers open

We open with a quick chat about why it's worth working remotely if you can, and why taking a shower is still important.At the 2:30 mark we get into UEFA's decision to move Euro 2020 to 2021, and what that might mean for domestic soccer.At 4:45 we revisit Taylor and Ryan's list of soccer movies, righting the historic wrong of leaving Kicking & Screaming off the list. GO TIGERS!Then, some quick promos:Soccer 101! Subscribe here for classic match reviews, starting with USA vs Mexico 2002: https://www.totalsoccershow.com/soccer101JD & The Rod American Soccer Watch-along: https://www.twitch.tv/jdandtherodFrom there, it's listener questions all the way:9:30 — If you selected four USWNT players to combine with the USMNT and field a US Co-Ed XI, who would it be?17:20 — Could Katie Cousins declare for the NWSL 2021 draft?21:20 — HYDRANT! Go to DrinkHydrant.com  and use code "soccer" for 25% off your first order23:15 — What are some of the best transfers of the past 15 to 20 years?38:03 —  Which territory or re

Joe and Jordan analyze three teams that started the 2020 MLS season on the opposite of the front foot, and attempt to figure out what's gone wrong and how it can be fixed.3:55 - LA Galaxy: why the reliance on so many crosses and (simultaneously) why so narrow? The phrase "attacking posture" is used.18:40 - San Jose Earthquakes: man-to-man marking is wildly complicated and sometimes organized chaos can be less "organized" and more so the other thing.32:37 - Portland Timbers: attacking transition indecision + not playing to your individual strengths = predictable patterns and slow rate of play.SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by The Black Tux! If you want your wedding to be remembered for the right reasons, order your suit or tuxedo at TheBlackTux.com and get 10% off with code SOCCER. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor discuss...2:37 - Updates from the world of soccer in regards to COVID-19 (changing schedules, Euro 2020 votes, and what should happen to the current season).15:55 - The best and worst soccer-centric documentaries and films that are (mostly) available to stream right now!Today's show is brought to you by Stamps.com! Our listeners can get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in TSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Tenorio is joined by The Athletic's Pablo Maurer to talk about how MLS is handing the coronavirus pandemic, and then by The Athletic's Meg Linehan to discuss the USSF's relationship with the USWNT in the wake of Carlos Cordeiro's resignation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.