We preview the four teams from Group B, detailing their tactics and highlighting key players to watch. Timestamps and a few player names (in case you missed them) below: 2:30 - GERMANY Key players highlighted: Alexandra Popp (mobile goal scorer) and Dzsenifer Marozsan (midfield genius) (You should also watch Lina Magull demand the ball whenever possible) 15:40 - Today's show is sponsored by Away Days. Use TSS at http://awaydaysfootball.com for 15% off 18:29 - CHINA Key players highlighted: Wang Shuang (free-floating creator) and Wang Shanshan (target striker) 29:01 - SPAIN Key players highlighted: Silvia "Mesi" Meseguer (on-the-ball central midfielder) and Jennifer "Jenni" Hermoso (best-postured goalscorer in the game) (You should also hope Patricia Guijarro and Aitana Bonmati get minutes) 40:34 - Today's show is sponsored FBRef.com! Soccer stats galore! Here's the url: https://fbref.com/en/?utm_source=tss&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tss-2019 and sign up for the newsletter by clicking the link in the FBRef.com nav bar 44:07 - SOUTH AFRICA Key players highlighted: Thembi Kgatlana (fast striker with solid dance moves) and Janine van Wyk (veteran defender who started her own club). (You should also watch: attacker Linda Motlhalo and striker-turned-defender Noko Matlou) 57:16 — Update from the TSS Scouting Network. To join and support the show, visit http://totalsoccershow.com/join

We review the Europa League Final between Chelsea and Arsenal. No spoilers here, just in case you haven't seen it. But there were tactical setups and there were goals, and we analyze them all. At 37:17 we talk about the MLS and Liga MX announcement that they're going to partner on a new tournament called the Leagues Cup. Taylor hates it, Daryl sees maybe some potential for the future. Today's show is sponsored by Robinhood. Go to http://soccer.robinhood.com to get your free stock. Today's show is sponsored by Grip6 belts! Go to http://grip6.com/tss to get the TSS listener discount.

We preview the four teams from Group A, detailing their tactics and highlighting key players to watch. Timestamps and a few player names (in case you missed them) below: 2:05 — FRANCE Key players highlighted: Amandine Henry (savvy defensive mid), Delphine Cascarino (terrifyingly good winger) (You should also watch: Amel Major, Wendie Renard, Eugenie Le Sommer) 20:13 — Today's show is sponsored FBRef.com! Soccer stats galore! Here's the url: https://fbref.com/en/?utm_source=tss&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tss-2019 and sign up for the newsletter by clicking the link in the FBRef.com nav bar 24:45 — KOREA Key players: Cho So-hyun (destroyer), Ji So-yun (magician) 36:00 — NORWAY Key players: Isabell Herlovsen (hassler and striker), Maren Mjelde (confident defender) (Also discussed: Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg) 48:35 — Today's show is sponsored by Robinhood! Go to http://soccer.robinhood.com to get a free stock 51:53 — NIGERIA Key players: Asisat Oshoala (Superzee! star striker), Onome Ebi (veteran defender) (Wildcards: Rasheedat Adijabe, Uchenna Kanu, Anam Imo) 1:10:31 — Update from the TSS Scouting Network. To join and support the show, visit http://totalsoccershow.com/join    

With Daryl out of the office, Taylor talks to Richmond Kickers head coach David Bulow about what went wrong against Orlando City B, what needs to be done to further implement his vision for their style of play, and how they will prepare for undefeated North Texas SC.  Oh, and if you want to see an example of the faces that Coach Bulow was making during the game, our brethren over at River City 93 have got you covered: https://twitter.com/rivercity93/status/1131513295217807362  

Taylor talks to The Athletic's Joe Lowery about his three favorite topics: the US U20 national team, the senior US mens national team, and Major League Soccer. The amount of knowledge in his brain is legitimately absurd.  For the U20s, we focus on realistic expectations for an incredibly talented squad, who might start where, and whether or not Alex Mendez has the best left foot in the US player pool. After that, we take a look at some of the teams that are having strong seasons so far in Major League Soccer and some... that are not. We use the patented thumbs up/down method to get to the bottom of things, and also take a moment to sing the praises of Bob Bradley and DaMarcus Beasley. Lastly, there's some Gold Cup roster conversation. Who is Joe most excited to see and what's his preferred starting lineup if the US were to make it to the final.

Taylor talks to Grant Wahl about the many projects he has in the works. Up first, they go deep on Grant's new podcast "Throwback," which takes an in-depth look at the many people involved in the USA's successful run at the 1991 World Cup. Subscribe to Throwback wherever you get your podcasts! They also discuss Vincent Kompany's transition to management. Grant interviewed Kompany for a chapter in his book "Masters of Modern Soccer" and shares insight from their many interviews. After that, Grant previews his new video series "Exploring Planet Futbol." In Part I, he travels around Germany to interview four Americans already involved in the Bundesliga: Chris Richards, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic. Who is most like to become a national team leader, how good of a driver is McKennie, and what does Pulisic order off-menu at restaurants? All that and more! SPONSORS! Today's show is sponsored by... GRIP6 BELTS! Go to http://grip6.com/tss for special TSS-listener discounts from our favorite belt company in the whole world. RUFFNECK SCARVES! Use code TOTALSOCCERSHOW for 20% off. Here are all the USWNT-themed Ruffneck Scarves: https://www.ruffneckscarves.com/collections/uswnt

Daryl and Taylor discuss Gregg Berhalter's preliminary 40-player roster for the 2019 Gold Cup. Who missed out? Who are the surprises?  Where does Tyler Boyd fit into the equation? All that and much more! After that, it's on to listener questions... 1) If you could add 1 player from the 1994 USA World Cup squad to the current USMNT roster, who would it be? 2) Analyzing yet another alternative to penalties 3) Who is the best player in the world who doesn’t play in a country’s top league/ligue/lig? 4) How important is it to know the history of soccer? 5) Why did Chelsea fly to America to play a "pre-season friendly" with the New England Revolution between their final Premier League game and the Europa League final? SPONSORS! Today's show is sponsored by... Hims! Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccerED to get the first month of their ED treatment for just $5. Talisman Caps! Go to http://talismancaps.com and use code TOTALSOCCER20 for 20% off any order of $35 or more.

Ryan and Taylor break down the many big stories from this past weekend, including Manchester City destroying Watford in the FA Cup (though Daryl has a theory about what could have been), Bayern Munich finally claim Bundesliga honors (yet again), and Lyon trounces Barcelona to win the Women's Champions League (yet again). Plus, what might happen to some big name players and big name managers for some of Europe's top clubs? We have speculation! SPONSORS! Today's show is sponsored by... SeatGeek! Use code TSS for $10 off your first ticket. Hims! Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccerED to get the first month of their ED treatment for just $5.  

Taylor talks to Caitlin Murray, author of the new book "The National Team: The Inside Story of the Women Who Changed Soccer." They discuss Caitlin's thoughts on the roster when it was first announced, what the win over New Zealand might tell us about the team, where Carli Lloyd fits into the squad, what the expectations should be for the upcoming World Cup, and much much more! You can order Caitlin's book, "The National Team: The Inside Story of the Women Who Changed Soccer," here: https://www.amazon.com/National-Team-Inside-Changed-Soccer/dp/1419734490 SPONSOR ALERT! Today's show is sponsored by Ruffneck Scarves. Use code TOTALSOCCERSHOW for 20% off. Here are all the USWNT-themed Ruffneck Scarves: https://www.ruffneckscarves.com/collections/uswnt

Going from top to bottom, we grade every single Premier League team on their 2018/19 performance. Today's sponsors: DOLLAR SHAVE CLUB! Go to http://dollarshaveclub.com/tss and get a starter set for $5 WIX! Build your website for free by going to http://wix.com/TSS1 and use code TSS1 to get 10% off when you upgrade to premium. GRIP6 BELTS! Go to http://grip6.com/tss for special TSS-listener discounts from our favorite belt company in the whole world.

We review the Richmond Kickers 2-0 win over FC Tucson and discuss the USL proposal for a temporary concussion substitute Highlights of the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5iQBr5LOMk Jeff Carlisle story about the USL proposal for a temporary concussion substitute: http://www.espn.com/soccer/united-soccer-leagues/0/blog/post/3847375/has-the-usl-found-the-way-forward-in-soccers-concussion-problem  

We answer eight questions on today's Total Soccer Show. Here are your timestamps: 3:15 — Why are English teams suddenly doing better in European competitions? 10:30 — What are the pros and cons of the proposed new UEFA Champions League format? Here's the NY Times story by Tariq Panja --> https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/09/sports/champions-league-europe-restructuring.html 25:57 — Of the free transfers available this summer,r whom would you most like to see come to MLS? 33:00 — Today's show is sponsored by Talisman Caps. Go to http://talismancaps.com and use code TOTALSOCCER20 for 20% off any order of $35 or more. 37:00 — If you could pick any player in the world to build a new team around, whom would it be and why? 42:20 — SPOILER ALERT!!! If Game of Thrones Season 8 were a soccer team, which team would it be? 50:00 — How can I monetarily support the USWNT team? 55:27 — Today's show is sponsored by Away Days. Use TSS at http://awaydaysfootball.com for 15% off 58:42 — After Trent Alexander-Arnold's quick corner-kick vs Barcelona, what are the rules for when players can and cannot take quick restarts? 1:04:42 — What does the new Omaha USL League One team have to do be considered successful? 

Ryan and Taylor spend most of the weekend in the Premier League as they discuss City's second straight title, as well as all the many, many reasons why Liverpool fans should be feeling optimistic. Less so for Manchester United fans: who needs to go, who should come in, and what's really going on at the club? We (mostly Taylor) have thoughts. There's also a new manager for Schalke, a to-the-wire title race in the Bundesliga, Championship playoffs, and terrible Juventus jerseys! SPONSORS! Today's show is sponsored by... SeatGeek! Use code TSS for $10 off your first ticket. Dollar Shave Club! Go to http://dollarshaveclub.com/tss and get a starter set for $5

Daryl and Taylor answer many, many listener questions, including... 1) What makes for a good soccer stadium? What makes a bad one?  2) What do you think has gone wrong at Dortmund this year? 3) Why don't managers sub off their top players more often or much earlier when their teams have a comfortable lead? 4) What are some good variations for penalty shootouts? 5) Who should be the USMNT's starting left back? 6) Would you consider this a successful season for Cameron Carter-Vickers? 7) When you daydream about a title- or cup-winning goal for your favorite team, what does it look like? 8) Why don’t more MLS teams also have women's teams? SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by... Policy Genius! Go to http://policygenius.com to get a great deal on life insurance and other types of insurance. Hims! Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccer to get a Hims hair-loss kit for $5  Wix! Go to http://wix.com/TSS to build a site for free and use code TSS for 10% off if you upgrade to premium  

We review Ajax v Spurs in the Champions League semi-fina second leg. No spoilers! But we get into deep detail on the tactics and the goals. Today's show is sponsored by Policy Genius. Go to http://policygenius.com to get a great deal on life insurance and other types of insurance. Today's show is sponsored by Hims. Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccer to get a Hims hair-loss kit for $5 

Daryl and Taylor break down Richmond's dramatic draw with Lansing Ignite. There was a stoppage time screamer of an equalizer... but why did the Kickers find themselves in that position in the first place? D&T take a look at what's working for Richmond and what still needs to improve. After that, Taylor talks to Bobby Warshaw, who was the color commentator for the Kickers' 6-2 win over Virginia United in the US Open Cup. Bobby talks players that impressed, tactical conundrums, and (paraphrasing) why short corners are good and long corners are dumb. Highlights! Lansing draw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8CIVXi6Z_8 Virginia United win: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9xpSN-j_BU

We break down the tactical setups and the goals from the Liverpool v Barcelona Champions League semi-final second leg SPONSORS! Go to http://hellofresh.com/TSS80 and use code TSS80 for $80 off your first month Use code TSS at http://awaydaysfootball.com for 15% off your order

Ryan and Taylor take an extended look at this weekend's Premier League action, and ponder important questions like... 1) Who should be more nervous: Manchester United fans or Arsenal fans? 2) Has Maurizio Sarri been a success or a failure... or maybe something in-between? 3) Who was more Spursy this weekend: Dortmund or Tottenham? 4) What club can possibly afford Gareth Bale's wages? 5) What's in store for the Championship playoffs? SPONSORS! Today's show is sponsored by... SeatGeek! Use code TSS for $10 off your first ticket. Hims! Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccer to get a trial month of Hims hair loss solution for $5.

We have eight listener questions for you, but we open with some analysis of TSS co-host Ryan Baileys recent athletic exploits. Here's the video, which we break down, in detail, on the first couple pf minutes of todays episode: https://twitter.com/RyanJayBailey/status/1123971753309552641 And here are the questions, with timestamps: 5:05 — —Why don’t our national soccer teams have nicknames? 11:20 — If Bobby Wood were to move to MLS, what team or teams would be a good fit? 21:20 — How much of Christian Pulisc's transfer fee value was his Americanness? 28:50 — Today's show is sponsored by Talisman Caps. Go to http://talismancaps.com and use code TOTALSOCCER20 for 20% off anything priced $35 or more. 32:10 — Who would we pick as our 30th MLS expansion team? 40:20 — Does USL's split into 3 divisions and MLS's continued (and future) expansion point towards eventual pro/rel? 45:00 — Who would be the better Scotland national team manager — Bruce Arena or David Moyes? 49:25 — Today's show is sponsored by Grip6. Be a patriot and go to http://grip6.com/tss for the TSS listener discounts 51:55 — In the year 2040, will there be more English players in the NFL or more Americans in the Premier League? 56:45 — Does Man Utd's recent poor run of form vindicate Jose Mourinho?