We review the MLS All-Stars vs Atletico Madrid, and then answer five listener questions: 1. Where did the term “soccer” come from? 2. What's the benefit of having 2 transfer windows as opposed to just one transfer deadline (like other sports)? 3. Would you rather manage a top club team or a top international team and why? 4. What advice do you have for someone trying to start a new female soccer podcast focusing on the NWSL? 5. Is MLS actually a detriment to the development of American players? ASK US A QUESTION: http://totalsoccershow.com/questions SPONSORS! Manscaped! Use code TSS at http://manscaped.com and get 20% off plus free shipping HIMS! Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccer to get a one-month supply for $5

We review the Richmond Kickers' 2-1 win over Toronto FC II  Highlights of game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRXXQYf1xTE

We sit down with Alexi Lalas to talk about how we'd improve the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge and how he prepares for a broadcast. Alexi also joins us in answering some listener questions: 1. If you could re-write history and manage a disappointing USMNT (e.g. 1998, 2006, 2018) which team would it be and what would you do differently? 2. What do you make of Zlatan's comments about MLS teams not spending money? 3. How did this seemingly giant gap between the USA and Mexico national teams arise? 4. What are those bumps on players backs? Today's show is sponsored by Dollar Shave Club. Go to http://dollarshaveclub.com/tss to get an Ultimate Starter Set for $5 Today's show is sponsored by Policy Genius. Go to http://policygenius.com to shop for life insurance

We sit down with our podcast cousins The Cooligans to answer  questions from Twitter, including: Which MLS player is most likely to two-foot Zlatan? Which overage players should the US take to the Olympics? What's the one soccer-related thing you would take to a desert island. Daryl and Taylor also break off mid-show to do some ad reads and discuss the news about Jill Ellis stepping down as USWNT head coach. Jim and Jasper should make sure to listen to the last minute or so of this episode. HOW TO LISTEN TO PART TWO: Subscribe to the Cooligans podcast and part two will publish on Thursday, August 1. SPONSORS: SeatGeek! Got to http://wefan.seatgeek.com to read about the female fans of MLS HIMS! Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccer to get a trial month for just $5    

We introduce our new, separate show, Soccer 101. It's like TSS, except it's not newsy. It's a series of detailed explainers about every little detail of soccer. The first season features episodes on offside, the numbers, Panenka, Pele, how to watch a game for tactics, and plenty more. Here's the Apple Podcasts link, please give it a click and go listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccer-101/id1473757537 If you're using a different podcast app, here are some other links: Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=446257&refid=stpr Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4i2X6hF2OqfjpxyHs3VvmL?si=bPRUU7BpQJS6s-eqrc_aVw Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1473757537/soccer-101 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/164r Player FM: https://player.fm/series/soccer-101 And here's the raw RSS feed: http://soccer101.libsyn.com/rss    

Taylor talks to Aaron West about the new Juventus jersey, covering the Women's World Cup for Fox, and techniques for helping famous soccer players relax before you interview them. Then, starting at 29:56, Daryl and Taylor answer the question: What does success look like for Christian Pulisic at Chelsea this coming season? SPONSORS: SeatGeek! Go to http://wefan.seatgeek.com to read about female MLS fans, and use code TSS to get $10 off your first SeatGeek purchase Dollar Shave Club! Get an Ultimate Starter Set for $5 at http://dollarshaveclub.com/TSS LISTEN TO OUR NEW SHOW! Find Soccer 101 on Apple Podcasts with this link:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccer-101/id1473757537  

We review the Kickers 1-0 win over Orlando City B, breaking down the Kickers' new formation (3-5-2-ish), the goal from Dennis Chin, and the three red cards.  Here are the highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzd3q3gRfZ4

We answer six listener questions and have a jolly good time doing so Today's show is sponsored by Dollar Shave Club. Go to http://dollarshaveclub.com/TSS to get a starter set for $5 Today's show is sponsored by Hims. Go to http://ForHims.com/totalsoccerED to get a one-month supply for $5 Ask us a question: http://totalsoccershow.com/questions And look out for our new show, Soccer 101, launching next week!

We review the Kickers' 2-0 loss to North Texas SC, featuring an exquisite goal from young Thomas Roberts. Here are the highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lkcx3RegpSQ

After the Audi Field live show for the Screaming Eagles, TSS and the Cooligans sat down in our mosquito-filled AirBnB and answered some listener questions. This is part one. You'll find part two in the Cooligans podcast feed, which is here --> http://soccercooligans.libsyn.com/ Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek. Go to http://wefan.seatgeek.com to learn more about the MLS-SeatGeek collaboration. And remember to use code TSS to get $10 off your first SeatGeek purchase.  Today's show is sponsored by Hims! Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccerED to get started for just $5  Got listener questions for us? Please submit them here --> https://www.totalsoccershow.com/questions 

Taylor welcomes Kickers President and General Manager Matt Spear to the studio. They discuss the recent passing of Kickers VP for Community Engagement and Gameday Experience Charlie Slagle, as well as Charlie's life and career. They then get into the Kickers season so far, including updates on the roster, stadium construction, and plans for the future. Matt also goes deep on the work the Kickers are doing to strengthen community connections by curating a joyful, authentic soccer experience in Richmond.

Taylor talks to Henry Bushnell, features writer for Yahoo Sports, who covered the USMNT at the Gold Cup all tournament long. They go deep on the USA's evolving tactics, what Berhalter got right and, just as importantly, what he got wrong. Plus, they take a long look at some individual players in the squad to determine their strengths, weaknesses, and ideal places in the team going forward.  GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE LIVE SHOW BEFORE THEY SELL OUT! --> ｿ http://totalsoccershow.com/live Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... Policy Genius! Take a look at http://policygenius.com  Grip6 belts. For 20% off use code TSSXX at checkout. For 35% a three-pack, go to the url http://grip6.com/tss

We review the tactical decisions (and mistakes) in the Gold Cup Final, and look ahead to what's next for Gregg Berhalter and the USMNT At 57:45, we review the Brazil v Peru Copa America final. To join the scouting network --> ｿ http://totalsoccershow.com/join To get tickets to see us live: --> ｿ http://totalsoccershow.com/live Today's show is sponsored by Policy Genius. Take a look at http://policygenius.com Today's show is sponsored by Simple Contacts. For $20 off your first order of lenses, go to http://totalsoccershow.com/TSS20 or use code TSS20 at checkout

NO SPOILERS in the description! We review the final of the Women's World Cup between the United States and the Netherlands. SPONSORS! Today's show is sponsored by... SeatGeek! Go to http://wefan.seatgeek.com for their report on female fans of Major League Soccer. Use code TSS to get $10 off your first SeatGeek purchase. Simple Contacts! Go to http://simplecontacts.com/TSS20 or use code TSS20 at checkout for $20 off your contacts.

Daryl talks briefly to Taylor but then to Joe Lowery of The Athletic about Sunday's USMNT v Mexico Gold Cup Final Topics addressed: Specific GreggyBall improvements we've seen during the Gold Cup so far Importance of Jozy Altidore to making this system work How Mexico plays and which Mexican players we should look out for (spoiler: one of them is Raul Jimenez) Possible opportunities that Mexico's style presents for the USMNT The USMNT's defensive setup, what we think the US is trying to do, how it can be improved, and what we think Berhalter should do for the final Lineup conundrums Berhalter faces for the final And, by popular demand, what the future looks like for the USMNT, including how and where players like Pomykal, Adams, and Dest could be integrated into the US starting XI To check out the TSS reddit, go here --> https://www.reddit.com/r/TotalSoccerShow/ To buy tickets to what some people are already calling the GREATEST LIVE SHOW OF ALL TIME, EVER, go here --> ｿ http://totalsoccershow.com/live

Caitlin Murray is back on the show to preview the World Cup Final between the USA and the Netherlands. She catches us up on the respective healths of Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle, possible starting lineup permutations, and how Jill Ellis has kept the team focused in training this week. In the middle of the show, Daryl joins to help do some ad reads AND help preview the game from a tactical perspective. It's fun! SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by... TO GET TICKETS TO OUR D.C. LIVE SHOW --> ｿ http://totalsoccershow.com/live HelloFresh! Go to http://HelloFresh.com/TSS80 and use code TSS80 to get $80 off your first four boxes of HelloFresh. Dollar Shave Club! Go to http://dollarshaveclub.com/tss to get a starter set for $5

Felipe Cardenas makes his second appearance of the week to discuss how El Tri will likely approach their Gold Cup Final date with the USMNT. How can Berhalter adjust his tactics, who are some players to keep an eye on, and how bad will the Mexican press melt down if the US manages to win? All that, plus some Copa America talk. Felipe helps explain how Peru got it right/Chile got it wrong in their semifinal, as well as what the final might look like from a tactical standpoint. Today's show is sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves. Go to http://RuffneckScarves.com and use code TOTALSOCCERSHOW for a 20% discount. COME SEE US LIVE AT AUDI FIELD ON JULY 13! --> https://www.tickettailor.com/events/soccercooligans/278376#

We open with a tight 10-minute review of Netherlands v Sweden. At 12:20 we review the USA v Jamaica Gold Cup semifinal Today's show is sponsored by Hims. Go to http://forhms.com/totalsoccer to get started for $5   

The Athletic's Felipe Cardenas is back on the show to discuss Mexico advancing to the Gold Cup Final. To do so, they had to get past a difficult Haiti side, and Felipe has insight into how they did so and what opportunities the USA/Jamaica might be able to exploit. After that, it's on to the first Copa America semifinal in which Brazil eliminated Argentina 2-0. What next for La Albiceleste? Just how good is this Brazil team? Why aren't Bolivia more competitive? All that and much more! Today's show is sponsored by... Talisman Caps! They're the independent soccer apparel company based in St Paul, Minnesota. They've got a new line of vintage-inspired Fútbol polos that you should DEFINITELY check out. Use code TOTALSOCCER10 at checkout for 10% off their caps.

We give you a quick explainer on how Jamaica play and the players and trends to look out for, then get into how the US can go about getting a result; talking lineups, tactics, and the USMNT's attacking and defensive schemes. GET INVOLVED WITH THE TSS REDDIT COMMUNITY HERE --> ｿ http://totalsoccershow.reddit.com Today's show is sponsored by Dollar Shave Club. Go to http://dollarshaveclub.com/tss to get a starter set for $5

We go all in on the USA v England World Cup semifinal, breaking down the lineup choices, the tactical approaches, the goals and the controversies. Hope you enjoy! If you do, please share with a friend, family member, or workplace proximity associate. TO GET TICKETS TO OUR D.C. LIVE SHOW --> ｿ http://totalsoccershow.com/live Today's show is sponsored by HelloFresh. Go to http://HelloFresh.com/TSS80 and use code TSS80 to get $80 off your first four boxes of HelloFresh. Today's show is sponsored by Grip6 belts. For 20% off use code TSSXX at checkout. For 35% a three-pack, go to the url http://grip6.com/tss  

We review the Richmond Kickers 1-0 loss to Chattanooga Red Wolves. The show is a long and detailed breakdown of Chattanooga's winning goal, scored by Steven Beattie in the 7th minute. Here's the link to the highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMJnLhhtzOQ  

Daryl and Taylor go deep on the strengths and weaknesses of both England and the United States, before answering 11 listener questions relating to Tuesday's World Cup semi final. Hotelgate, the British press, Lindsay Horan, and Daryl's allegiances are all subject to debate! SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by... Hims! — Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccer to get the complete hair kit for $5 Hello Fresh! — Go to http://hellofresh.com/TSS80 and enter code TSS80 for $80 off LIVE SHOW TICKETS! Come see us perform at Audi Field  in DC on July 13. Tickets here --> ｿ http://totalsoccershow.com/live

We analyze the USMNT's 1-0 win over Curacao, getting deep into the things that worked and the problems we saw. Today's show is sponsored by SeatGeek. Go to http://wefan.seatgeek.com for their report on female fans of Major League Soccer. Use code TSS to get $10 off your first SeatGeek purchase.

Daryl and Taylor discuss... 0:00 - The strangeness of European Olympic qualifying 3:50 - Italy v Netherlands 14:28 - Germany v Sweden 29:19 - Today's show is sponsored by FBREf.com. Go to https://fbref.com/en/?utm_source=tss&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tss-2019 to take in all the stats 32:55 - USMNT v Curacao preview (TL:DL = Curacao are better than you think, but are also possibly the ideal opponent for validating Greggyball)