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Ryan and Taylor break down the most noteworthy matches and/or incidents from this past weekend, including...2:18 - El Clasico14:29 - League Cup Final: Villa v City25:11 - VAR drama: was Gylfi offside and why wasn't Nashville's keeper sent off?33:33 - Watford v Liverpool43:40 - LAFC v Miami48:56 - Explaining the strange ending to Hoffenheim-Bayern, as well as the background on the protests that saw a match come to a screeching halt. Help us out by clicking the following link to complete a brief survey that will take fewer than 60 seconds and will also make Daryl happy: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25VZGGQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We review Man City's win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, Lyon's win over Juventus, and the bold claims that were circulated at the MLS 25th season kickoff event in New York.To see our appearance on The Cooligans TV show, go to https://www.fubosportsnetwork.com/ at 8pm Eastern/Pacific on Thursday.To get 40% off an annual subscription to The Athletic, visit http://theathletic.com/totalsoccerToday's show is sponsored by HelloFresh. Go to http://hellofresh.com/tss10 and use code tss10 to get 10 meals free.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam and Paul start off by discussing the teams that have done the best in terms of constructing their 2020 squads and the teams that have done the opposite of that. There are also standings predictions, MVP prognostications, bettings odds worth reviewing, and much much more! Reminder! To get access to Sam and Paul's MLS coverage, and much more, you have to subscribe to The Athletic... and you can do so AND get 40% off a one-year subscription by visiting http://theathletic.com/totalsoccer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined by (in alphabetical order) Alexis Guerreros and Bobby Warshaw to review the five goals and two red cards from Tuesday's Champions League action.Chelsea vs Bayern is up first, with the Napoli vs Barcelona review starting at the 26:30 mark.If you somehow haven't heard of Bobby Warshaw, he's the author of When the Dream Became Reality, a candid memoir of Bobby's life as a pro player.If Alexi Guerreros' baritone and insistence that Antonio Rudiger was to blame made you want to hear more, visit https://www.soccercooligans.com/bio to find out about The Cooligans.Today's show is sponsored by Roman. Go to http://GetRoman.com/TSS for a free online visit and free two-day shippingTo get 40% off a one-year subscription to The Athletic, visit http://theathletic.com/totalsoccer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli preview the Eastern Conference by making a very specific prediction about every single team. Here are your timestamps:  2:27 — Atlanta United6:30 — Chicago Fire9:45 — FC Cincinnati15:20 — Columbus Crew19:20 — DC United24:15 — Inter Miami CF29:15 — Visit http://theathletic.com/totalsoccer for 40% off an annual subscription to The Athletic30:30 — Montreal Impact34:42 — New England Revolution38:35 — New York City FC 41:58 — New York Red Bulls44:40 — Orlando City SC48:30 — Philadelphia Union51:30 — Toronto FC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded in our hotel room in New York (and not even from any particular part of Soho), Daryl and Taylor answer your listener questions, including...The USWNT has a higher average age than most teams, but don't have the youth team success to ensure their winning legacy. Is this an issue?Robin van Persie retired last summer. How will you remember his career?Could the US play Lindsey Horan as a false nine?What is the relationship between MLS and US Soccer?Why are Champions league knock out matches held at the same time of day?Where should Messi play after Barcelona and before retiring?SPONSORS! Today's episode is brought to you by...DoorDash! Get $5 off you first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter code TSS.  HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/tss10 and use code tss10 for 10 free meals including free shipping.The Athletic! Head to TheAthletic.com/totalsoccer to save 40% on an annual subscription. That works out to $3 a month for total access to some of the best sports coverage in the

Daryl and Taylor go deep on each of next week's Champions League Round of 16 first-leg games, detailing tactics, key players, and important matchups.Chelsea v Bayern MunichNapoli v BarcelonaLyon v JuventusReal Madrid v Man CityToday's show is sponsored by Policy Genius! Get yourself some life insurance! Go to PolicyGenius.com and apply in minutes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam and Paul open the show with a discussion of what Ron Jans did,  why he had to go, and why FC Cincinnati have problems on and off the field.Then they  go deep on MLS roster building, analyzing the moves that Chicago Fire, Atlanta United, and Inter Miami have made.Looking for timestamps because you only care about your team? How selfish! :) Here they are:0:55 — Ron Jans6:50 — Why FC Cincinnati are the new Orlando City17:00 — Chicago Fire27:30 — Atlanta United34:03 — Inter Miami  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We analyze how Spurs tried to bottle up RB but ultimately failed and give you at least four reasons to watch Atalanta after their win over Valencia.The podcast recommend at the start of today's show is called Football Today. Find more at http://footballtodaypodcast.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No spoilers to be found, but here are some timestamps:0:00 - Atletico Madrid v Liverpool16:27 - Today's show is sponsored by Stamps.com! To get a 4-week trial PLUS free postage + a digital scale, go to Stamps.com, click the Microphone at the top of the homepage, and enter the code "TSS"18:34 - Dortmund v PSG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a big Western Conference preview episode from MLS Assist, with Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli making very specific predictions for all 13 teams.Timestamps below:2:20 — Colorado Rapids6:14 — FC Dallas10:05 — Houston Dynamo13:38 — LA Galaxy17:50 — LAFC23:30 — Minnesota United28:20 — Nashville32:00 — Portland Timbers36:20 — Real Salt Lake43:00 — San Jose Earthquakes50:05 — Seattle Sounders54:30 — Sporting KC1:00:07 — Vancouver WhitecapsGot Eastern Conference predictions? Tweet them to Joe and Jordan before next week's episode:@JoeInCleats@JordAngeli   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's weekend review time!0:00 - Abbreviated Premier League chat and then lengthy discussion regarding Manchester City's 2-year ban from the Champions League and why it might all end up in disaster for UEFA.20:05 - Today's show is sponsored by Policy Genius! Get yourself some life insurance! Go to PolicyGenius.com and apply in minutes!22:13 - Lazio v Inter Milan: a Battle of 3-5-2s33:18 - Atalanta v Roma: positional anarchy abounds!39:48 - La Liga updates and Barcelona v Getafe: turns out... Messi is pretty, pretty good... and there's even more social media drama to be found!!!48:30 - PSG v Amiens: The Parisians went down 3-0, went up 4-3, and then conceded another for things to finish 4-4. GET READY FOR THAT DORTMUND-PSG FOLKS! It's going... to be epic!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl and Taylor discuss the breaking news that Manchester City have been handed a Champions League ban for the next two seasons. What happened, what might happen, and what still remains unclear? After that, they answer 10 listener questions.Who has the higher ceiling: Gio Reyna or Christian Pulisic?Now that the WNT has qualified for Tokyo, who’s in our 18 player squads?Why is the Milan Derby called the "Derby della Madonnina?"Which foreign players should NWSL teams spend allocation money on?What are some other strangely worded or specifically written soccer contracts?What are our thoughts on the US men's union's statement in support of the women's CBA legal fight?Why is there a 3pm TV broadcast blackout in England? How is Wayne Rooney doing at Derby and what do his performances tell us about the standard of MLS vs the Championship?What are the reasons for US Soccer Twitter and Reddit seeming to still dislike Berhalter?Why isn't there more player movement from USL to MLS from teams that aren’t affiliates?SPON

The new CBA has more money for players but also possible restrictions on that 3rd Designated Player spot. The Athletic's Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio ask whether or not MLS is really serious about competing with Liga MXGot feedback for the show? Contact Allocation Disorder on Twitter @AllocationDsrdr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl and Taylor go deep on each of next week's Champions League Round of 16 first-leg games, detailing tactics, key players, and important matchups. Timestamps below:2:55 — Atletico Madrid v Liverpool18:15 — Borussia Dortmund v PSG37:30 — Tottenham Hotspur v RB Leipzig53:45 — Atalanta v ValenciaSPONSORS!QUIP! Go to http://getquip.com/listen to get your first refill freeHIMS! Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccer for your first month freeHELLO FRESH!  Go to http://hellofresh.com/tss10 and use code tss10 for 10 free meals  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor talks with Graham Ruthven about the Copa del Rey, La Liga, and the Champions League knockout round. Up first, Barcelona and Madrid have both been eliminated from the cup, setting up the prospect of an all-Basque final. What might that look like and how would it be perceived?After that, it's on to the various crisis/non-crisis states of Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid (crisis, non-crisis, crisis, respectively). We also take a look at some of the teams that have impressed in La Liga thus far, who might find themselves involved in the relegation battle, and preview some of the upcoming Champions League fixtures.Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Netsuite, the world's #1 cloud business system. Schedule your FREE product tour and receive your FREE guide at NetSuite.com/LISTENRoman, a digital health clinic for men. If you’re struggling with ED, go to GetRoman.com/TSS for a free online visit and free two day shipping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Lowery is joined by producer Daryl (filling in for Jordan Angeli) to name the 10 players new to MLS that they're most excited to see in 2020. Though it ends up being more like 12.Here are timestamps for the players we talk about:3:20 — Chicharito (LA Galaxy)9:15 — Alan Pulido (Sporting KC)14:15 — Kenneth Vermeer (LAFC)20:20 — Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew)26:20 — Leonard Owusu (Vancouver Whitecaps)31:10 — Fernando Meza (Atlanta United)37:58 — Jurgen Locadia (FC Cincinnati)41:04 — Yuya Kubo (FC Cincinnati)44:25 — Edison Flores (DC United)48:55 — João Paulo (Seattle Sounders)54:15 — Oswaldo Alanis (San Jose Earthquakes)59:30 — Younes Namli (Colorado Rapids)Today's show is sponsored by Quip, "the iPhone of toothbrushes." To get your first brush refill free, go to http://getquip.com/listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor take a look back at the action from this weekend, including...0:00 - Today's episode is sponsored by Quip, the Tesla of Toothbrushes. Get your first refill free at getquip.com/LISTEN3:15 - Inter v Milan: Zlatan scores but Inter fight back in the Derby della Madonnina 17:48 - Today's episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh. Go to http://hellofresh.com/tss10 and use code tss10 for 10 meals free20:16 - Bayern Munich v RB Leipzig: a reminder that 0-0 draws can be super enjoyable to watch37:16 - Bayer Leverkusen v Borussia Dortmund: Dortmund's strategy of "who cares about defense, let's just score goals" finally comes back to bite them in the league... again.51:04 - Real Betis v Barcelona: is Quique Setien turning things around? Our answer is "... it seems like it... maybe?"1:07:33 -  Today's episode is sponsored by DoorDash. Our listeners can get $5 off their first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter code TSS.1:10:59 - Daryl is on the line to take a lengthy look back at t

In the first episode of a new podcast  for The Athletic, produced by the Total Soccer Show, Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal take a detailed look at the new MLS Collective Bargaining AgreementPaul and Sam know more about how MLS works than some people who work for MLS. They go through the ins and out of the new deal, explaining how the players made progress and won some concessions with this deal.Put this podcast on a charter flight right into your ears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

00:00 — Daryl's solo take on the US Soccer CEO news3:45 — Overview of the new MLS CBA14:45 — The Court of Arbitration for Sport's final ruling on whether or not FIFA should force the US to implement pro/rel 18:40 — Should New York Red Bulls fans be happy or worried that Wolves' Kevin Thelwell has been named head of sport?27:10 — Given Harry Kane's fitness issues, does England's best starting XI at the Euros still have him playing up top? What are some alternatives?35:10 — Can Erling Haaland play in the Champions League for Dortmund this year having played for RB Salzburg?36:20 — The Norwegian men's team hasn't been good for a while. Is Erling Haaland part of a new generation or a one-off for a team that is mediocre?41:20 — Today's show is sponsored by Simple Contacts. Get $20 off if you visit http://simplecontacts.com/tss20 and use code tss2044:30 — I’ve heard a few people say that Arturo Vidal isn’t a Barcelona player. What exactly is a Barcelona player? (Also: Leo Messi drama!)53:40 — Would a tennis-style c