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Book spotlight: "Miami Before Messi" with author Joe Shaw | Bonus Episode
On this bonus episode, Taylor speaks with author Joe Shaw about his new book "Miami Before Messi" which is out now! They discuss the history of the Miami Fusion, how they shaped the South Florida soccer landscape decades before Messi's arrival, and why a match against a random team in Michigan looms so large in so many memories.
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<...Did Harry Kane need to leave the Premier League to win the Ballon d'Or? | Listener Questions
The TSS Gang is here to answer your questions about Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or win, the best 'scran' derbies, our favorite stands in stadiums, and so much more!
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Pulisic's new Milan contract, Freeman shines at left back & Tim Ream's replacement | USMNT Weekly
The foursome is here to dive into all things USMNT! We discuss Christian Pulisic's impressive showing for AC Milan (and his brand new contract!) and Alex Freeman's latest standout performance in Spain. Then, we try to answer this question: who should replace Tim Ream as Chris Richards' center back partner? All that -- and more -- on the show.
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Breaking down MLS's 22 Under 22 list & Nashville SC win the Shield | MLS Update
Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to chat about all things MLS! We discuss Nashville SC's Supporters' Shield win before diving into the league's recently 22 Under 22 list. Which top young players earned their spot on the list? And which ones deserved recognition? We break it all down.
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El Clasico joy for Real Madrid and more misery for Man Utd | Weekend Review
The TSS Gang is here to look at the biggest games of the weekend, in which Real Madrid defied the odds with a Clasico win in Barcelona, Tottenham also defied the odds with a win at Stamford Bridge, and Man Utd's problems persisted...
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PSG dazzle in a battle of giants & Nico Paz fuels Como | Champions League Review
The fantastic foursome is here to dive into the latest Champions League action! We discuss PSG's impressive showing against Barcelona, Bayern Munich's draw with Arsenal, and Como's huge win over Manchester United!
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The next generation continues to break through, featuring Landon Emenalo, Paxon Ruffin and more! | USMNT Weekly
This week, we take a look at the youngsters breaking through around the world, as well as the more known performers who had themselves a solid weekend!
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Which MLS team is the best to watch? | MLS Update
Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are back to dive into all things MLS! We discuss our favorite games from the weekend, diving into incredible attacking play and the latest from the top of both conferences. Plus, we evaluate the Eastern Conference playoff field as things stand today. Which teams are for real? And which ones are pretenders? All that -- and more -- on the show.
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Was this Lamine Yamal's best-ever Barcelona performance? | Weekend Review
The TSS Gang is here to review a weekend that saw Barcelona perform at their magnificent best, while Arsenal put another win on the board on the road in Nottingham.
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Lisandro Martinez's Man United comments & PSG dominate! | Champions League Review
The foursome his here to dive into the latest Champions League action! We chat about Atletico Madrid's victory over Manchester United (and the comments swirling in Manchester), PSG's major win over Manchester City, Real Madrid's escape act, Norway's success, and so much more!
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Updates on the big names left off the last USMNT roster, including Pulisic, Cardoso, and more! | USMNT Weekly
On today's US-centric episode, we take a look back at the USWNT's 2-2 draw with Spain, provide some updates on the players that were left off Pochettino's last USMNT roster (Pulisic, McKennie, Cardoso, Pepi, and more), and discuss the strong performances of Alex Freeman in Spain and Bryan Reynolds in France.
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<...Are we buying or selling prospective playoff teams? Plus, the Sounders are back! | MLS Update
Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to dive into all things MLS! We discuss our favorite games from the weekend, spotlight St. Louis City as they near a record, and examine the postseason field as things stand today. Which teams are for real? And which ones are pretenders? All that -- and more -- on the show.
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Man City win, but does it matter? | Weekend Review
The TSS Gang is here to look back upon a weekend in which Man City won big at Anfield in their first outing since their cheating scandal unfolded! Also, Man Utd had plenty of shortcomings in their draw with Tottenham, the USWNT faced a stern test against the reigning World Champions, and much more!
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Stock Up, Stock Down for Musah, Reyna, Sullivan & more after fall window | USMNT Weekly
The whole gang is here to look back at the fall window that was for the USMNT! Who raised their stock? And who lowered it? We break down the players, trends, and more that caught our collective eye over the last four games.
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Why isn't the USMNT producing elite goalkeepers anymore? | Listener Questions
On today's Listener Questions episode, we're discussing the importance of a good coach vs a good sporting director, the role dual nationals could have played in furthering the USMNT's path at the 2026 World Cup, the lack of elite American goalkeepers and how that came to be, American player development, and the biggest comebacks of all-time.
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USMNT vs. Canada review: Jesse Marsch goes down & Gio Reyna starts again!
Taylor, Ryan, and Joe are here to break down the U.S. men's national team's 1-0 victory over Canada that took place in Minnesota on Tuesday night. How did the U.S. deal with Jesse Marsch's feisty squad? Which USMNTers impressed? And who struggled? All that -- and so much more -- on the show!
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Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal saga & Man City's appeal | The Bulletin
The TSS Gang is here with a soccer news roundup led by Cristiano Ronaldo's unceremonious departure from the Portugal national team camp, followed by an update on Manchester City's woes and a check-in on some of the Nations League's biggest sides!
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USA v Mexico review: Cavan Sullivan makes history, and the kids are alright
Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to take a lengthy look back at the USMNT's 3-0 victory over Mexico. Why does the scoreline not tell the tale of this match in full? How did the US get into the game after looking overmatched early? Which individuals performed most brightly, and which ones had a less momentous evening. Plus, just how good was record-setting Cavan Sullivan!?
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USMNT vs. Chile review: Julian Hall stars, Sullivan and Albert shine off the bench & more
Ryan, Taylor, and Joe are here to break down the USMNT's clash with Chile! What went right for the U.S.? What went wrong? And who impressed along the way? We discuss all of that -- and Tim Ream's international retirement -- on the show.
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LAFC fire Marc Dos Santos! Plus, which USMNT players do we want to see more of?
Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to chat about the latest from around American soccer! We discuss LAFC"s decision to part ways with Marc Dos Santos. What went wrong and who could take over on the sidelines? Then, Jeff and Joe share their thoughts on the USMNT. Who among Mauricio Pochettino's crew has impressed so far? And who would they like to see more of? All that -- and more! -- on the show.
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Man City found guilty! What we know, and what happens next | The Big Thing
Manchester City has been found gulty of 114 of the 115 charges against them. What are the developments so far, what impact could this have on the club in the present, who all was involved, what are the possible punishments, and what impact could this all have on the Premier League going forward?
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<...USMNT vs Peru Review: Pochettino's new era off to a strong start
The kids are alright! The USMNT's new cycle kicked off in Orlando with a positive performance over Peru, which saw 11 debutants. The TSS Gang is here to break it down!
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Who are the world's smartest soccer clubs? | Listener Questions
The whole gang's here to answer your questions! Which players changed how soccer is played? Which clubs are the smartest? How has Brexit impacted soccer in the UK? What's the latest on the trend of high-profile coaches taking over national teams? And which Premier League club is the coolest? All that -- and more -- on the show.
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Scouting Cavan Sullivan and the USMNT’s 13 uncapped players | USMNT Weekly
The USMNT's latest roster contains no fewer than 13 uncapped players. The TSS Gang is here to analyze them all, and we also look ahead to Saturday's friendly with Peru!
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MLS teams we're buying, selling! Plus: how did St. Louis get so good? | MLS Update
Taylor is joined by Jeff and Joe to dive into all things MLS! We discuss St. Louis City's jaw-dropping rise, examine teams you should believe in, question teams worth doubting, and look back at the weekend that was!
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Brighton humble Arsenal, Villa pile more misery on Spurs, and a manic Madrid Derby! | Weekend Review
Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to break down the biggest matches from the past weekend, including Villa causing more misery for Roberto de Zerbi and Tottenham, Brighton thumping a tired-looking Arsenal, and Atletico Madrid's scrappy triumph over their crosstown rivals.
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USMNT fall roster reaction! Poch picks Cavan Sullivan, no Christian Pulisic
The U.S. men's national team's first roster of the 2030 World Cup cycle is here! Ryan, Taylor, and Joe are here to break down Mauricio Pochettino's choices and sort through the omissions.
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USMNT roster preview and predictions | USMNT Weekly
Joe and Taylor select their preferred USMNT rosters for the upcoming extended international break. What should the goal be for this camp? Who could make their debut, who could be on the outside looking in? What are the primary areas of concern as the US gets set for another cycle? That, and much much more!!!
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Picking MLS award front-runners! Plus, Cavan Sullivan goes off! | MLS Update
Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to dive into all things MLS! Heading into the season's stretch run, we forecast the end-of-season awards front-runners, from MVP to Coach of the Year. Then, we chat about the biggest stories from the latest on-field action, from Cavan Sullivan's latest showing to Nashville SC's tightening grip on the Supporters' Shield.
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VAR overshadows the Manchester Derby & Barcelona can't stop scoring! | Weekend Review
The TSS Gang is here to look back upon a controversial Manchester Derby, in which VAR took center stage. There's also a focus on Hull's terrific season so far, Barcelona's brilliance and much more!
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Christian Polanco discusses The Cooligans' new gig! | TSS Extra
Our old pal, and yours I hope, Christian Polanco returns to the program to discuss the summer of soccer and live gigs, as well as The Cooligans upcoming foray into live broadcasts for MLS and Apple!
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Positive signs for Real Madrid and Liverpool, emphatic starts for Barcelona, Bayern and Manchester United | Champions League Review
We review as many games as was possible from Round 1 of the Champions League Phasening stage, featuring signs of growth for Liverpool, fortuitous moments for Real Madrid, and a whole lot of goals for Bayern, Barcelona, PSG, and Manchester United.
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Wildcard players Pochettino should call up this window! | USMNT Weekly
The gang's all here to dive into the latest USMNT news! We chat about Pochettino's recent comments on Noahkai Banks, the next generation of U.S. players, staying humble, and more! Then it's on to a discussion of players we'd like to see in the upcoming international window and a dual-national breakdown.
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When will your team be a contender: now, sprint season, or new calendar? | MLS Update
Our Tuesday trio is here to take on a monumental task: to assess all 30 teams in MLS after last week’s transfer deadline day. For each team, we ask: are they on track to contend now, in the sprint season, or after MLS changes its calendar? Buckle up, folks!
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Arsenal dominate Chelsea and PSG's slow start | Weekend Review
The TSS Gang is here to look back upon a weekend which saw Arsenal overcome their prospective title challengers, Chelsea, another point on the board for Newcastle, a troubling start for PSG, and so much more!
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What was the best American player summer transfer? | USMNT Weekly
The TSS Gang is here with a USMNT Weekly transfer special! We look at the best and worst American deals of the summer, and also spend some time profiling a player who didn't move: Mathis Albert!
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Why did Balogun’s Premier League move fall through? | Transfer Deadline Day Review
The gang’s all here to break down the biggest moves of the transfer window! We chat about the chaos of deadline day, from Folarin Balogun’s failed move to Everton to Man City’s big Enzo Fernandez splash to Spurs’ chaotic business to Barcelona’s new striker. All that — and more — on the show.
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St. Louis City swing big, Chucky Lozano’s San Diego return & more! | MLS Update
Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to break down the latest from around MLS! We discuss big transfer news — see: major changes in St. Louis and Colorado — along with high-priced outgoing moves, a dramatic reunion, Inter Miami’s new manager, and more!
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Are Chelsea Premier League contenders? | Weekend Review
The TSS Gang is here to look back on a big weekend of soccer, in which a chaotic Chelsea impressed us, Tottenham couldn't get a result against Newcastle, Como looked terrific against Napoli, and much more!
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Who is the true LeBron James of soccer? | Listener Questions
The TSS Gang is here to delve into the Listener Questions mailbag! On this episode, we’re asking what’s going on with pro/rel in Mexico, we’re considering soccer’s biggest one-hit wonders, and we're asking who is the true LeBron James of soccer?
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