Total Soccer Show
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Total Soccer Show 195 - Champions League Final Preview
Peyton, Daryl and Josh preview the 2013 Champions League Final. Listen in to get yourself ready for Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund.
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Total Soccer Show 194 - Fergalicious!
We dedicate an entire show to the career of one Sir Alex Ferguson, who announced his retirment this week.
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Total Soccer Show 193 - Champions League Semis
We review Borussia Dortmund's triumph over Real Madrid and Bayern Munich's merciless demolition of Barcelona in the Champions League semifinals. We also welcome Elliott Turner, aurthor of "Real Madrid & Barcelona - the Making of a Rivalry," onto the show to talk about Clasicos past, present and future, and to play some Champions League-themed Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 192 - Bad Boys XI
Inspired by Luis Suarez, we pick a team of players infamous for their on-field behavior.
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Total Soccer Show 191 - California vs. New Jersey vs....
Which of the 50 states has produced the most American soccer talent? We narrowed it down to three and then argued it out. Also: We talk about NBC's plans for the EPL and play some NWSL-themed Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show Classic - British vs American Soccer...
This is a blast from the past. From February 2011 to be exact. Taylor, Josh, Albert and Daryl discuss the differences between British and American soccer terminology, and try to decide which is correct. New show next week, we promise.
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Total Soccer Show 190 - The Totally Best Soccer Show
Laura and Daryl are joined by Jason and Jared from the Best Soccer Show to talk a little about soccer podcasting and to play some Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 189 - Frankenstein's Footballer
Imagine a soccer player constructed using all the best parts of the greatest players in history. Who's brain would it have? Who's heart? Who's left foot and who's right foot? We didn't just imagine it. We actually did it. And the best part? This unstoppable soccer monster has an American passport. Listen to find out how we made ... [cue scary music] ... Frankenstein's Footballer!
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Total Soccer Show 188 - A Point at the Azteca
It's Azteca-tastic special episode of TSS, in which review the USMNT's 0-0 draw against Mexico at the Azteca.
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Total Soccer Show 187 - Let It Snow!
We reveiw USA vs Costa Rica and preview Mexico vs USA. You should listen!
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Total Soccer Show 186 - MLS Rivalry Week w/ Jeff Agoos,...
We review MLS Rivalry Week, getting the official league take on how it went from Jeff Agoos, and we take a good long look at Jurgen Klinsmann's U.S. roster for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
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Total Soccer Show 185 - Man Utd vs Chelsea, Tim Howard's...
We review Nani's red card, Manchester United and Chelsea's 2-2 draw in the FA Cup, ask if Brad Guzan is the man for the US's upcoming World Cup qualifiers and debate whether you can call yourself a US Soccer fan or not if you don't watch Major League Soccer.
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Total Soccer Show 184 - MLS Bringing Sexy Back
MLS is back baby! We review Houston vs DC (yawn) and Portland vs New York (hooray!). We also pick our soccer equivalent of the Harlem Globetrotters and play some Major League Soccer-themed Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 183 - Winger Watch: DMB, Shea, Donovan
We run the rule over the US's options out wide, watching DMB play for Puebla, Shea make his debut for Stoke and Donovan take his first step back toward soccer. We also preview MLS 2013 in our own special way and assess Gus Johnson's first week on the job.
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Total Soccer Show 182 - Real Madrid v Manchester United...
We discuss the players that impressed in the Real Madrid v Manchester United Champions League game, especially David De Gea and Angel Di Maria. We talk about Robbie Rogers courageous decision, andwe close the show with the debut of a new trivia game called "On This Day," in which Josh tests his co-hosts knowledge of soccer history.
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Total Soccer Show 181 - USWNT, CR7 and and Richmond...
Laura and Daryl reviww the USWNT's 4-1 win over Scotland, preview Real Madrid vs Manchester United and talk to Richmond Kickers head coach Leigh Cowlishaw about the new MLS-USL partnership, asking exactly how things will work between DC United and the Kickers.
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Total Soccer Show 180 - You Gotta Have Faith
So the USA lost to Honduras, and it was not pretty. But don't worry; the Total Soccer Show is here to try and cheer you up.
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Total Soccer Show 179 - USA vs Honduras Preveiw
We review USA vs Canada (YOLO!) and preview the big Hex game away to Honduras. Who's our starting XI and which Honduran players should we be scared of? Also: we put Brek Shea's move to Stoke in context, talk a little David Beckham to PSG and welcome NASN founder Trevor Hayward on to the show to play some Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 178 - Best of the Rest of the Hex
We preview the four teams not named Mexico that the USMNT will face in the final round of World Cup qualifying: Jamaica, Panama, Costa Rica and Honduras. It's the best of the rest of the Hex. We also talk starting XI for Klinsi's cubs vs Canada and get Taylor on the phone to wax lyrical about Eric Cantona.
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Total Soccer Show 177 - Best XI of the 1990s
Who would make your best XI of the 1990s? We sat around and picked ours, and let us tell you: it was not easy. An incredible decade, especially for attacking players. So listen in as we try and select the finest XI soccer players from one of football's finest decades.
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Total Soccer Show 176 - EPL, RVP, MLS, NWSL, Leander...
Man Utd vs Liverpool and Arsenal vs Man City get reviewed, we talk MLS rivalry week (good or bad idea?), the Porter and Nelsen hires, NWSL allocation, Africa Cup of Nations on ESPN3 and welcome Leander Schaerlaeckens on the show for a round of the Wikipedia game. Also: Footgolf. What's not to like?
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Total Soccer Show 175 - Oliver Kahn You Are the Devil!
USA vs Germany 2002 is our Game of the Week, and gets a thorough good reviewing. What were we doing right in 2002? And what can we learn from this performance as we go forward into 2013?We also talk Kevin-Prince Boateng, play the Wikipedia Game and review Jurgen Klinsmann's roster for the January camp.
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Total Soccer Show 174 - USMNT 2012 Review
We look back on the year 2012 in all things US Men's National Team. From the highs of the Azteca, Eddie Johnson's comeback and Michael Bradley's long-range efforts, to the lows of Jamaica, Brek Shea's hair and Landon Donovan's career crisis.This is the final show of 2012, but we'll be back with a new show the first week of 2013.Comments? Email us: contact[at]totalsoccershow[dot]com or tweet at us @totalsoccershow
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Total Soccer Show 173 - The President of Soccer
The Club World Cup final gets reviewed, Peyton explains how to get the most out of Fernando Torres, we ask if Ashley Cole is really the best left back in the world, question Michel Platini's plans for the Europa League (the plan being: exterminate) and play a seasonally themed round of the Wikipedia Game. Comments? Email us: contact[at]totalsoccershow[dot]com or tweet at us @totalsoccershow
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Total Soccer Show 172 - Manchester Derby and Leo Messi
The Manchester Derby gets a thorough good reviewing, then we talk Leo Messi's record-setting goal haul (drawing an odd comparison with Barry Bonds) and play some Wikipedia Game with Zach Woosley from Radio Cuju. Have something to say? Email us: contact@totalsoccershow.com or tweet at us @totalsoccershow
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Total Soccer Show 171 - MLS Cup and Liga MX Final
MLS Cup gets the Game of the Week treatment, Omar Gonzalez's defensive display makes Daryl weak at the knees and we say farewell to Beckham and see you soon (hopefully) to Landon Donovan. We also ask if more American soccer fans should be watching the Mexican Primera, and close with a round of Tiki-Taka Trivia. Have a comment about the show? Email contact[at]totalsoccershow[dot]com or tweet at us @totalsoccershow
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Total Soccer Show 170 - Beckham's Hair vs. Boswell's...
David Beckham's hair or Bobby Boswell's beard? Who would win in a fight between Cosmo the extraterrestrial frog and Dynamo Diesel the fox? Would you rather hang out with The Dude or The Ryan Express? This is how we preview MLS Cup on the Total Soccer Show. Got feedback? Email contact@totalsoccershow.com Want to follow us on Twitter? We are @totalsoccershow
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Total Soccer Show 169 - Tailgate Credentials
MLS Conference Finals reviewed: How Houston blunted DC's attack, and why that definitely was a penalty kick (sorry, Seattle fans). We also play a Thanksgiving-themed round of the Wikipedia Game. Gobble gobble. Follow us on twitter (@totalsoccershow) and email any feedback to contact@totalsoccershow.com
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Total Soccer Show 168 - USA vs CCCP
We review the USMNT's 2-2 draw with Russia, and all without doing one of those "in Soviet Russia, noun verbs you" jokes. OK, we do one. But that's it. And then we introduce a new segment, tentatively titled the tiki-tika trivia game. Like it? Hate it? Have a better name for it? Let us know with an email to contact@totalsoccershow.com
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Total Soccer Show 167 - MLS Playoffs and USA vs Russia
We're back! DC United vs Houston gets a thorough good reviewing, and USA vs Russia gets a good old-fashioned previewing.
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Total Soccer Show 166 - MLS Playoffs Debate
It's Josh versus Daryl, two master debaters, fighting it out in a Presidential-style debate to decide whether MLS should stick with playoffs or have a regular season champion.
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Total Soccer Show 165 - Bring on the Hex!
We briefly review the USA's 3-1 win over Guatemala, then focus on what we've learned about the USMNT and Klinsmann in this round of World Cup qualifyng.
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Total Soccer Show 164 - USA vs A&B: What We Learned
The USMNT-jersey clad TSS crew headed to the studio immediately after the USA's 2-1 win over Antigua & Barbuda to talk about what we learned from the World Cup Qualifier.
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Total Soccer Show 163 - Clasico Review, USMNT Preview
We review the Clasico, asking: Was it really all about Messi and Ronaldo? We also get an update on the University of Richmond soccer program's future and pick over Jurgen Klinsmann's latest USMNT roster, selecting our starting XI to face Antigua & Barbuda on Friday.
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Total Soccer Show 163 - USMNTers in the Champions League
Which of the four USMNT players in the Champions League is most worth watching -- Jones, Parkhurst, Kljestan or Gooch? We answer that question on this show using our patented scientific method. We also analyze the goals from Dempsey and Altidore this weekend, which were both magnificent, but for very different reasons. And we close with a Ryder Cup-themed round of everyone's favorite soccer trivia showdown, the Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 161 - Liverpool vs Man United and...
We review Manchester United's 2-1 win over Liverpool, with a focus on why Brendan Rodgers' men can't seem to turn possession into points. We also talk John Terry's big decision to jump before he was pushed, US Men's National Teamers Fabian Johnson and Steve Cherundolo facing off down a Bundesliga flank and welcome Ted Meyer from MLS podcast Around the league back into the studio to play some Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 160 - DC United Wikipedia Game Special
It's fund drive week at WRIR, the radio station where we record the show. To mark the occasion we welcomed four Richmond-based DC United fans into the studio to play a special DC United-themed round of the Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 159 - Clint Dempsey's Eyeballs
We review the USMNT's 1-0 win over Jamaica, getting into how and why the USA pressed and possessed so successfully in the first half, but were clinging on for dear life towards the end of the second half. We also welcome Marlon Frisby on to the show to give us his scouting report on Josh Gatt, and close with some Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 158 - USMNT vs Jamaica Review
We review the USMNT's 2-1 loss away to Jamaica in World Cup Qualifying, answering the questions: HOW and WHY did this happen. Then we try and fix a few problems and pick the very different starting XI that we would like to see face Jamaica in Ohio on Tuesday.
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Total Soccer Show 157 - USMNT vs Jamaica and Deadline Day
We take a look at Klinsmann's USMNT roster for the World Cup quals vs Jamaica, including picking our ideal starting XI. We also look back at European soccer's transfer deadline day, including Clint Demspey's switch to Spurs and other American soccer players on the move.
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Total Soccr Show 156 - "Skin Him!"
We review Liverpool vs Man City and touch on Geoff Cameron's Stoke debut, Michael Bradley's assist for Roma and the big hole in Wayne Rooney's thigh. We also welcome Ted Meyer from Around the League into the studio to play some Wikipedia Game with us.
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Total Soccer Show 155 - Free Beer!
Taylor and Daryl review the return of the Premier Legaue, focusing on the defeats for Manchester United and Liverpool. They pinpoint Luis Suarez' problem and debate the wisdom of Clint Dempsey's recent decisions. Then Josh interviews Dan Wiersema. founder of The Free Beer Movement--growing soccer in America, one beer at a time.
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Total Soccer Show 154 - Aztecatastic!
We review the USA's 1-0 win over Mexico at the Azteca, a win 75 years in the making. If you're a USMNT soccer fan, you'll want to hear this show!
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Total Soccer Show 153 - USWNT Olympic Soccer Special
Daryl and Josh are joined by Laura to review the USWNT's epic 4-3 win over Canada, preview the Gold Medal Match vs Japan and play some women's soccer-themed Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 152 - Things to Look Forward To
We're back! We look ahead to the return of European soccer by highlighting our things to look forward to, such as: Michael Bradley at Roma, USMNT in Mexico, the arrival of BeINSports, PSG's megamoney and Wolves signing players with unpronouncable names.We close, of course, with the Wikipedia Game. Can Daryl and Taylor put an end to Josh's reign of terror in the nation's most competetively contested soccer trivia game?
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Total Soccer Show 151 - Wikipedia Game Special #2
After his odds-defying back to back victories, Josh is hosting the second of our Wikipedia Game summer specials. Categories are "He's Just A Little Guy" (soccer players uner 5'7") and "Teams Who Have Beaten Spain Since 2006." We also play the Guess the MLS Salary Game. Warning: contains four swears!!!
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Total Soccer Show 150 - Wikipedia Game Special #1
In the first of our Wikipedia Game specials, Taylor hosts as Daryl, Josh and Peyton compete to prove they know the most. Categories include: naming team from major tournaments, players who were free agents this summer and managers who Taylor "could think of this morning." Look for the second Wikipedia Game special on July 23.
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Total Soccer Show 149 - XI Quarterly
Daryl interviews Tom Dunmore, who is not only a fellow Englishman but also one of the co-founders of XI Quarterly magazine. Daryl and Tom discuss the role immigrants have played (and continue to play) in American soccer, what American soccer culture looks like to English eyes and how the NASL changed Johan Cruyff.
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Total Soccer Show 148E - Euro 2012 Final Review (Plus...
We review Spain's 4-0 win over Italy in the Euro 2012 final, look back on the tournament by picking the best player in each position and try to assess Andres Iniesta's trophy cabinet plans and this Spain team's place in histoy. We also play some European Championship winners-themed Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 147E - Euro 2012 QuarterFinals Review
We look back at all four Euro 2012 quarterfinals, starting with England's penalty shootout loss to Italy, but also taking a good long look at Germany's demolition of Greece, Spain passing France (and ESPN viewers) to death and Cristiano Ronaldo putting on a show as his Portugal team (because he owns it) beat the Czech Republic.
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Total Soccer Show 147 - Euro 2012: England vs.Ukraine
Daryl and Taylor review England's win over Ukraine, including the performances of Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard and John Terry and the arguments for and against using reanimated Detroit police offers as android law enforecement machines. They also look back on the Euro 2012 group stage and pick their most impressive and most disappointing players and team, before closing the show with a little Euro 2012-themed spelling bee.
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Total Soccer Show 146E - Euro 2012: EngErLand!
We review England's dramatic win over Sweden, ask if and where Wayne Rooney fits into the team versus Ukraine, do an autopsy on the Euro 2012 Group of Death and close with some Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 146 - USMNT v Guatemala and More Euro...
We discuss the USA's 1-1 draw away to Guatemala. Why so sad people? That's a good result and--we say--a decent performance. We also get into Euro 2012, reviewing England vs France and Germany vs Netherlands, and point out the massive benefits in teams having something resembling a plan. Also: a couple of thought experiments. Would the USMNT have qualified for Euro 2012? How would they have done in Group A? How will the Lalas/Ballack rivalry resolve itself? Last but not least, Daryl springs a...
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Total Soccer Show 145E - USMNT vs A&B, Euro 2012 Begins
We review the USMNT's 3-1 win over A&B, which was better than most people gave the US credit for. We also get stuck into the opening three days of Euro 2012.
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Total Soccer Show 145 - Euro 2012 Wikipedia Game Special
We finish our Euro 2012 previews by doing what we do best -- THE WIKIPEDIA GAME!
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Total Soccer Show 144E - USA vs Canada, England vs...
We review the USA's 0-0 draw with Canada, England's 1-0 win over Belgium and the Richmond Kickers narrow defeat to DC United in the US Open Cup.
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Total Soccer Show EXTRA!!! - USA vs Brazil
We reveiw the USA's 4-1 loss to Brazil. It wasn't all bad, and we tell you why.
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Total Soccer Show 144 - Euro 2012 Group D Preview
We break down the fourth and final group of Euro 2012. We use our usual "scientific" break down to decide which team in Group D will win the group. This show includes a battle between bikinis and football as well as some big Total Soccer Show news. Last but not least, there is a pretty epic blooper at the end so make sure you hang around for that.
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Total Soccer Show 143E - USA vs Scotland Review
We review the USMNT's big win over Scotland. You know it was good, but we break down the how and the why. Plus we complain about the jerseys, obviously. We also review England's win over Norway in Roy Hodgson's first game, and debut a brand new game with a self-explanatory title: "The Guess the MLS Player Salary Game."
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Total Soccer Show 143 - Euro 2012 Group C Preview
We preview Euro 2012 Group C using the patented Total Soccer Show scientific method. Each co-host represents and argues for either Ireland, Spain, Italy, or Croatia then we award points in each category to see who wins the group. Also included, which coach smokes on the sideline, which one of these countries "invented coca-cola", and how in the world did Sophia Loren come up in conversation?
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Total Soccer Show 142 ET - Champions League Final Review
We review Chelsea's Champions League win, and ask the big questions. Questions like: What was that thing shaved into the back of Salomon Kalou's head?
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Total Soccer Show 142 - Man City, the Champions League...
We look back at Man City's dramatic last minute title win, preview Saturday's Champions League final, consider Timmy Chandler's decision to withdraw himself from USMNT contention, react to Kenny Dalglish's sacking and give our thoughts on Roy Hodgson's England squad for Euro 2012.
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Total Soccer Show 141 - Euro 2012 Group B Preview
We preview Euro 2012 Group B using the patented Total Soccer Show scientific method. Each co-host represents and argues for either Portugal, Denmark, the Netherlands or Germany, then we award points in each category to see who wins the group.
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Total Soccer Show 140 ET- FA Cup Final
"The Magic of the Cup" is gone until next season as Chelsea took on Liverpool to contest the 131st FA Cup Final. Is Frank Lampard England's best player? Yes...at least in one person's mind. It may have taken over a year but Andy Carroll finally looks the business. When will we get some type of goal-line technology? Will Drogba ever stop scoring at Wembley? And we finish of the show with a little Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 140 - Euro 2012 Group A Preview
We preview Euro 2012 Group A—Poland, Greece, Russia and the Czech Republic—using the patented Total Soccer Show scientific method. Each co-host makes an argument for their team to win the group, and we decide by popular vote.
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Total Soccer Show 139 - Barcelona v Chelsea Second Leg...
We review Chelsea's incredible 2-2 win Barcelona. This is what the Champions League is supposed to look like. Drama, red cards, Bosingwa at center back, Drogba shooting from the halfway line, Messi losing his temper, this game had it all. It even had a goal from Senor Fernando Torres. We praise Ramires, heckle John Terry and wonder where Leo Messi and Barcelona go from here.
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Total Soccer Show 138 ET - El Clasico
The second El Clasico of the season saw Barcelona play host to Real Madrid, with everything still to play for in La Liga. Who bounced back from their midweek Champions League loss? Did the game finally live up to the hype? Would Madrid set out to press Barca? How much better than Victor Valdes is Iker Casillas? Do we want to see these two meet in the Champions League final? And did Daryl approve of Ronaldo's celebration? Also on the show: D.C. United throttle New York, the Richmond Kickers...
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Total Soccer Show 138 - Champions League Semi-Finals
We break down the first legs of the Champions League Semi-Finals. How many players did Chelsea keep behind the ball? Are Real Madrid the fastest counterattacking team in the world? Can anyone actually take the game to Barcelona? How does Mario Gomez keep scoring goals? Will Drogba ever stop diving? Short answer no, long answer no.
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Total Soccer Show 137E - Liverpool v Everton FA Cup Semi
We review Liverpool's win over Everton in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, including Andy Carroll's revenge over Stewart Robson and an Albert Ottati Rant Box special about why tall players can't be expected to win everything in the air. Also on the show: Jozy Altidore's goal for AZ and yet another round of the Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 137 - Dotmund v. Munich & Atletico v....
Minus Daryl the TSS crew headed to the studio to breakdown two games from Europe with huge league title implications. In Germany, Borussia Dortmund hosted Bayern Munich in a top of the table clash that could all but settle the Budesliga. How bad was Arjen Robben's evening? Why would Dortmund fans throw bananas at Manuel Neuer? And can Dortmund challenge in Europe next season? While in Madrid, Atletico welcomed Real to the Vicente Calderon in a game the visitors needed to win in order to...
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Total Soccer Show 136 ET- Arsenal v. Manchester City
With the title race in the Barclays Premier League (thank you Fox Soccer) quickly coming to a head, we sit down to discuss the TSS game of the week, Arsenal v. Manchester City. Is Mancini too honest with the media? Could Arsenal ruin the blue half of Manchester's season? Would Josh sell Balotelli? Also on the show: United dive to the top, even throwback uniforms couldn't save the Richmond Kickers in their season opener, Klinsmann opens up (in his own way) to the US media, and as always some...
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Total Soccer Show 136 - Champions League Winner Predicted
We use the patented and highly scientific Total Soccer Show method to predict which of the four remaining teams--Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Chelsea or Real Madrid--will win the Champions League. Foolproof.
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Total Soccer Show 135 ET - Barcelona v. Athletic Bilbao...
We breakdown Barca v. Athletic. Would Bilbao's pressing and passing work against Barca? How much was Xavi missed? What happens when a team is out shot 20 to 0 in the first 80 minutes of a game? And when will Barca stop diving? Also on the show: D.C. dismantle Dallas, Wolves and Liverpool continue their slumps, goalscoring Yanks abroad, and someone is served a little humble pie in the Wikipedia game.
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Total Soccer Show 135 - Olympic Failure
On this episode of the TSS we talk US U-23's. Specifically, their game against El Salvador and their failure to qualify for this year's Olympics. How bad is this for US Soccer? Who is to blame? What were, if any, the bright spots? And after what feels like an eternity, Freddy Adu's youth career officially comes to an end.
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Total Soccer Show 134 ET - Maple Leafed (US U-23's...
We head to the studio to discuss the US U-23's Olympic qualifying campaign, specifically their game against Canada. Let's just say the game did not go as planned. Where the U-23's over confident? How do we feel about inverted wingers? And, what does a Christmas tree have to do with soccer? Also on the show: The Old Firm Derby, D.C. United earn a point, Houston's Colin Clark opens his mouth...even though he shouldn't have, and we debut the Battleship Wikipedia Game.
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The gang heads to the studio to inducts its newest member into the 3-6-1 Total Soccer Show Hall of Fame. Josh has a big smile on his face as we induct Tony Meola as our first goal keeper in the the group of Americans who have profoundly influenced soccer. Next we take a quick trip across the pond to explore some soccer of the English variety. We breakdown the big English Premier League matchup between Manchester City and Chelsea. We also discuss what Carlos Tevez's roll should or should not...
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Total Soccer Show 133 ET - Wolves Mauled, US Olympic...
We review Man Utd's semi-ironic mauling of Wolves, discuss the reaction to Fabrice Muamba's collapse at White Hart Lane, weigh up the Champions League and Europa League draws, Dave Richards sobriety or otherwise and welcome TopDrawerSoccer.com's Travis Clark into the studio to discuss the US U-23 team as they prepare for this week's CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying tournament.
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Total Soccer Show 133 - Argentina v. England 1986
After literally years of discussing the idea, we finally review a classic match. Much to Daryl's dismay (sort of) we chose the 1986 World Cup Quarterfinal between Argentina and England. Classic in every sense of the word, you have controversy( Maradona's "Hand of God"), brilliance (Maradona's "Goal of the Century"), mullets, short shorts, goalies picking up back passes, Canadian TV feeds(drink Labatt), and England in sky blue shorts.
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Total Soccer Show 132 ET - Why Leo Messi is So Damn Good
MLS is back, so we breakdown both D.C. United v. Sporting K.C. and F.C. Dallas v. N.Y. Red Bull. Which team will start the new season the brightest? Are D.C. ready to make a playoff push? How deep will Thierry Henry drop in pursuit of the ball? Also on the show: Bayern Munich thrash Hoffenheim, Leo Messi does something remarkable even by his standards, and of course the Wikipedia game.
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Total Soccer Show 132 - Reasons to Watch MLS 2012, Luke...
MLS 2012 First Kick is this weekend, so we give any EuroSnobs out there plenty of reasons to watch MLS this season. We also play a little MLS-themed Spelling Bee and call up Luke Moore of The Football Ramble to discuss the England national team.
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Total Soccer Show 131 ET- Liverpool v Arsenal Review
Albert, Daryl, and Peyton were in studio to breakdown the TSS game of the week: Liverpool v. Arsenal. Which of these surging teams would keep the momentum going? How many times can Liverpool hit the woodwork? Did Robin van Persie continue his goalscoring tear? Can you really be taken off 20 minutes after coming on as a substitute? Yes Diaby, you can. Also on the show: A review of Michael Bradley's Chievo taking on Juventus, Josh interviews new D.C. United player Danny Cruz, and someone is...
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Total Soccer Show 131 - Italy vs USA Review (Woo!)
We review the USA's 1-0 win over Italy, discussing which elements of the much-heralded Klinsmann-style were on display. Also: some England captain-themed Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 130 ET - Italy vs USA preview
We break down the North London Derby (Arsenal v. Tottenham), plus:Klinnsman released his roster for the USNMT's Italy friendlyso we do the rest and pick his XI, Stuart Pearce did the same England's game against Holland, Liverpool pursued the first of the coveted Cup Double and AC Milan took on Juventus in a top of the table clash.
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Total Soccer Show 130 - Fixing the MLS All-Star Game
Albert, Josh, and Peyton took to the studio inspired by the upcoming NBA All-Star Game to discuss the MLS version. If we were Don Garber for a day what would we change? Would we bring back the skills competition? Would we keep playing European opposition? Or would we completely revamp the event? Also on the show: Josh interviews Richmond Kickers Head Coach Leigh Cowlishaw about new developments in the club's youth system, Carols Tevez apologizes, Eddie Johnson tells us his side of the story,...
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Total Soccer Show 129E - Barcelona, Arsene Wenger,...
We review Barcelona's 5-1 win over Valencia, paying special attention to Cesc Fabregas: Can he replace Xavi? If so, why was Pep so mad at him? We also debate Arsene Wenger's situation: Is it time he left? We go over the MLS trade-a-thon that was Brian Ching and Eddie Johnson's non-committalstay in Montreal, and we close out the show with a dramatic round of The Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 129 - The Champs (League) are Back
With Daryl gone to sort out his beloved Wolves, Albert, Josh, and Peyton took to the studio to discuss the return of the Champions League. What is our favorite non-Liverpool moment from the competition? Who do we see winning the whole thing? Are we hypocrites? Also on the show: Donovan leaves Everton, Africa crowns a champion, the USNMT reveals a jersey, Rangers are administered, and some Wikipedia domination.
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Total Soccer Show 128ET - Manchester United v....
We discuss the Total Soccer Show Game of the Week: the English El Clasico, Manchester United v. Liverpool. Despite what you may have read there was in fact a match after the pregame controversy. Also on the show: England have named a manager...an interim manager, Donovan stikes again, D.C. United have a new D.P., and the U.S. may get another crack at the Copa America.
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Total Soccer Show 128 - Team of the Decade: 1980s
We head into the soccer-themed way back machine again, this time to select our soccer team of the 1980s. Drawing inspiration from Bilardo's 1986 World Cup winning Argentina we go with a 3-5-2 formation. Maradona, Platini and Zico will be running the show but who's going to joing them? Also on the show: We discuss Fabio Capello's England resignation.
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Total Soccer Show 127E - What Happened in Egypt?
Taylor interviews veteran journalist James Dorsey, asking him to put the recent tragic events in Egypt in context for us. Dorsey is an expert in international affairs and also writes the blog The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer. Listen in to learn where and how Egyptian soccer intersects with Egyptian politics.
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Total Soccer Show 127 - Referee's Revenge
Every time people watch, play in or coach a soccer game, someone has a problem with a refereeing decision. On today's show we welcome back referee Scott Zawadzki to help shed some light on the rules of the beautiful game. Is a two footed tackle a red? Do refs have a certain style? Would El Clasico be different with Scott in the middle? Also on the show: Josh interviews Aswhim Chaudhary and Jon Korn, creators of the documentary "Laduma: One Goal," which chronicles the fan experience following...
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Total Soccer Shoe 126E - #LDvsCD and Liverpool vs Man Utd
We review two FA Cup 4th Round matches, the meeting of Landon Donovan's Everton and Clint Dempsey's Fulham, followed by Liverpool versus Manchester United.
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Total Soccer Sohow 126 - Panama vs USMNT Review
We review the USA's 1-0 win over Panama, plus call Taylor to play a Soccer Spelling Bee.
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Total Soccer Show - USA vs Venezuela Review
We review USMNT versus Venezuela, including post-match interviews with Benny Feilhaber, Bill Hamid and Brek Shea, and clips from coach Jurgen Klinsmann's post-match press conference.Also on the show: Clint Dempsey sets another record in England, we discuss the first EPL game to air live on FOX and listener Jonathon Tolbert drops by for some Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 125 - Camp Cupcake Starting XI
We pick our Camp Cupcake USMNT starting XI to face Venezuela. It will be similar to Klinsmann's selection, just better. We also play some USMNT abroad Over/Under with Taylor and give our reactions to Eric Wynalda's infamous speech and Robbie Findley's seemingly impossible miss.
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Total Soccer Show ET Donovan's Assist and Milan Derby...
We get a good look at Landon Donovan's assist for Everton, then review a fascinating Milan Derby. Plus some facial hair-tastic Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 124 - Spurs versus Everton
We review Landon Donovan's performance in Wednesday afternoon's Spurs versus Everton game. How did Major League Soccer's on-loan attacker match up against big Premier League names like Gareth Bale? We also preview the Milan Derby and play some Serie A-themed Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show ET - Manchester Derby FA Cup Review
We review Manchester United's win over Manchester City in the FA Cup 3rd Round, recap US soccer players in action in other FA Cup matches and of course play some Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 123 - Americans Abroad Mid-Term Report
With the Europeans soccer season at the halfway point, we pick our most impressive and most disappointing Americans Abroad, going position by position. We also discuss Landon Donovan's move to Everton, Preston Zimmerman's Twitter tirade, preview this weekend's Manchester Derby and play some Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 122 - Holiday Special
We pick Christmas presents for certain soccer players and for American soccer fans, look back on a few favorite football moments from 2011 and make New Year's resolutions for 2012. We also play a Christmas themed round of the Wikipedia Game, with some tenuously-tinseled names.
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Total Soccer Show 121 - Team of the '70s
We jump in the way back machine again to discuss and select the TSS Team of the '70s. Big names, big personaliites, and big hair highlight the squad. Later we are joined by Taylor who gives us his selections for the team as well as his new Over/Under segment for the week. Finally, we have some prizes that need giving away.
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Total Soccer Show ET - El Clasico - Real Madrid v....
We review the first El Clasico of the season. We talk tactics, Barcelona's fluidity, Ronaldo's insecurites and the joy that is listening to Ray Hudson commentate on a soccer match. Also: Peyton hosts an epic Wikipedia Game between Albert and Daryl that goes the full 7 rounds. Soccer-tastic.
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Total Soccer Show 120 - El Clasico XI
With the first El Clasico of the La Liga season fast approaching Albert, Daryl, and Josh selected the TSS El Clasico XI. Only former Barcelona and Real Madrid players made the cut, no room for Messi, Ronaldo, Xavi et al. in this team. The end of the Champions League group stage and Taylor with a new "Over/Under" round out the show.
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Total Soccer Show ET - Watching Williams and Johnson at...
We review the performances of Danny Williams and Fabian Johnson in Hoffenheim's game away to Bayer Leverkusen, we also give our reactions to the Euro 2012 draw, discuss American v European announcers, how Major League Soccer DPs count against salary caps, and play some Germans in England-themed Wikipedia Game. Download and enjoy!
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Total Soccer Show 119 - Lamar Hunt Profile
Albert, Daryl, and Josh profile the most recent inductee into the 3-6-1 Hall of Fame: American soccer pioneer Lamar Hunt. We also discuss the WPS situation, John Harkes and the new USMNT jerseys. After that Taylor helps us preview the weekend's action with completely made up prop bets, in a new segment called "Over/Under".
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Total Soccer Show ET - MLS Cup Review
We're in studio to watch and then discuss MLS Cup 2011 between the LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo.
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Total Soccer Show 118 - USA v Slovenia and MLS Cup with...
We discuss USA vs Slovenia and preview MLS Cup 2011 with former USMNT defender/ESPN analyst/Total Soccer Show listener Alexi Lalas. We also play a little bonus midweek Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show-ET- USA v. France
Joined in studio by Peyton, Josh, Daryl, and Albert breakdown the most recent USMNT friendly away to France. Then it's off to Turkey (via Skype) to catch up with Taylor and figure out the mood following Turkey's EURO 2012 first leg play-off agaisnt Croatia. Peyton hosts the Wikipedia game but not before we reveal the TSS team's MVP for this week's CVSA game.
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Total Soccer Show 117 - Baltimore United? And USA v...
Albert, Daryl, and Josh are joined in studio by Richard Hayes of the Richmond & Central Virginia Supporters of DC United (RVADCU) to discuss D.C. United's ongoing stadium saga. We also preview the USMNT's upcoming friendly away to France and with a little help from Taylor in Turkey we talk Euro 2012 playoffs.
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Total Soccer Show 116 - Team of the '60s
We pick our soccer team of the '60s. Position by position we each name our choice, then argue it out until we have eleven footballers who represent the best possible team of the decade.
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Total Soccer Show-ET-New York v LA
We discuss the New York Red Bulls v LA Galaxy game in the Major League Soccer playoffs. Also, a quick round up of American soccer players abroad. Last but not least a little backwards wikipedia game!
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Total Soccer Show 115 - A Very Early US 2012 Olympic...
US Soccer recently made news by naming Caleb Porter as the Olympic Team Head Coach and Tab Ramos as the U20 Head Coach. With help from Taylor in Turkey, Daryl, Josh, and Albert set out to do Porter's job for him and name a starting XI for the Olympic squad. Later we inducte Tab Ramos into the most prestigious Hall of Fame in soccer, the 3-6-1 HOF.
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Total Soccer Show ET- Manchester United v. Manchester...
With Daryl out of the studio, Josh, Peyton, and Albert sat down Sunday night to discuss the Manchester Derby. Title decider? Not yet, but plenty to talk about. Also there is a brief disscusion of Americans Abroad and a little reivew of our own CVSA game.
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Total Soccer Show 114 - Major League Soccer, Charlie...
We discuss Major League Soccer with OPTA analyts Pete Brownell, Jesse Myers' move to Rochester, Charlie Davies, Kasey Keller, the US Men's National Team new FIFA ranking and: will MLS ever be a top three sports league in United States?
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Total Soccer Show ET - Liverpool Man Utd, Jozy on ESPN3
We review Liverpool v. Manchester United and Jozy Altidore's performance for AZ vs. Ajax in the Eredivisie. And, because it's Sunday, the Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 113 - USA v Ecuador with Eric Wynalda
We review the USA's 1-0 loss to Ecuador with help from former USMNT striker and current Fox Soccer host Eric Wynalda. Taylor also joins us to review Euro 2012 qualifying.
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Total Soccer Show ET - USA v Honduras Opta Stats
Review of USA vs Honduras with Albert, Daryl and Taylor giving their initial reactions, then calling up Opta analyst Pete Brownell to see if their uninformed observations match up with the numbers and heat maps. Euro 2012 qualifying also discussed and we close with a Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 112 - Tactical Unawareness
We preview the USA v. Honduras game and the Euro 2012 qualifying groups finale, plus CVSA drama and a British players themed Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 111 - If we had a soccer time...
...which team would we go back and watch in person? And why? We debate in studio whether it should be Brazil '58, Sacchi's Milan, Maradona's Napoli, the 1989 USMNT soccer team and many more. Teams that didn't make the debate are discussed later in the show. Did we miss anyone?
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Total Soccer Show ET Liverpool v Wolves, Sporting KC v...
Albert, Daryl and Peyton discuss the Liverpool v. Wolves English Premier League soccer match and the Sporting KC vs Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer game, as well as Michael Bradley's first two starts for Chievo and a quick round of the Wikipedia Game featuring Scandinavian soccer players and a debate about what constitutes Scandinavia.
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Total Soccer Show 110 - Fund Drive Wikipedia Game...
It's that time of the year again, WRIR (the station which so graciously airs our show every Thursday at 12:30) is in the middle of a fund drive. In honor of this special time of year Daryl, Josh, and Albert are joined in studio by regualr guest Peyton to play a little, well actually a lot, of the Wikipedia game. Travis Clark and Grayson Smith phone in and try their hand as well. Who wins? Not important, but an early and bold prediction goes very wrong.
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Total Soccer Show ET - Manchester United 3-1 Chelsea
Albert, Daryl and Josh are in studio and Taylor is on the phone from Turkey, to discuss Manchester United's 3-1 win over Chelsea, which, believe it or not, was on FOX. We also discuss Americans abroad and play a little Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 109 - VCU Rams, a Tale of Two...
Albert, Daryl, and Josh discuss VCU Rams Men's Soccer with Head Coach Dave Giffard, the first round of UEFA Champions League group stage games, MLS' success in Mexico and what it all means, and an assortment of USMNT issues, including former coach Bob Bradley's new gig (exotic locale? high pressure? maybe?), and the Tony Sanneh fueled Twitter saga involving German-American Timmy Chandler. All of that and a brief preview of our game of the week in TSS episode # 109.
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Total Soccer Show ET Valencia 1-0 Atletico Madrid
As the title suggests Daryl, Josh, Albert, and Taylor (live from Turkey) discuss Valencia's 1-0 La Liga win over Atletico Madrid. Daryl also had time to talk to Elliott Turner author of the E-Book An Illustrated Guide to Soccer and Spanish. The show finishes up with the breifest of wrap-ups of the TSS 11 a side team's first game of the fall, just know there were goals a plenty. Oh and of course the Wikipedia Game, hosted by Josh.
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Total Soccer Show 108 - Belgium v. USA Review
Daryl and Josh are in studio to discuss the USA's 1-0 loss to Belgium, and look back on the first three games of Juergen Klinsmann's reign as USMNT coach. We also hear from referee Scott Zawadzki, who explains why that Maurice Edu goal was disallowed, and David McBride gives us his take on Michael Bradley's move to Chievo in Serie A.
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Total Soccer Show ET - USA v. Costa Rica Review
So... in Juergen Klinsmann's second game in charge, USA lost 1-0 to Costa Rica in California. Albert, Daryl, Peyton and--from Turkey via phone--Taylor review the game in terms of both individual performances and the bigger picture of what it means going forward. We also play a haphazard four contestant Wikipedia Game with Marlon Frisby, categories being players who moved in the transfer window and German managers in charge of foreign national teams.
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Total Soccer Show 107 USA v. Costa Rica Preview
Albert, Daryl, and Josh discuss the USMNT's upcoming friendly against Costa Rica, but not before we run down the Richmond Kickers US Open Cup semi-final against the Chicago Fire. Somehow transfer deadline day makes an appearance with a slightly American twist and an interview with European soccer journalist Andy Brassell by our very own Taylor. After fitting in a little Stoke City, yes that Stoke City, we induct a new member into the 3-6-1 HOF, a slight preview he may have been ranted about...
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Total Soccer Show ET - Man Utd 8-2 Arsenal, More...
Albert, Daryl, Josh survived Hurricane Irene and are in studio to discuss the incredible result that was Manchester United eight, Arsenal two, with a phone assist from Taylor in Turkey. We also answer emails relating to our recent Giuseppe Rossi convesation (Shane from Michigan, you've really started something!) and a voicemail regarding the USA's playing style. And, of course, there's Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 106 - US Open Cup, Altidore's Goals,...
Albert, Daryl and Josh talk US Open Cup with Richmond Kickers head coach Leigh Cowlishaw, CONCACAF Champions League and the breaking of the Mexican hex, Jozy Altidore's two goals for AZ Alkmaar, Man Utd vs Arsenal, NYRB vs LA Galaxy, Landon Donovan's best position and Giuseppe Rossi being an alleged traitor. Also, we get Taylor on the phone from Turkey to tell us all about match fixing and Fenerbahce.
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Total Soccer Show 105 - Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid, WPS,...
Daryl, Josh and Peyton discuss Barcelona's win over Real Madris in the SuperCopa, magicjack's 3-1 win over Boston in the WPS playoffs, transfers for Bedoya and Bocanegra and a lack of movement for Eddie Johnson. Also on the show: Grayson Smith's email prompts a discussion about US playing style and cutting ties with England.
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Total Soccer Show ET - Liverpool 1-1 Sunderland,...
Daryl is joined in studio by Peyton (making his debut as co-host) to discuss Liverpool's disappointing draw with Sunderland, Manchester United's defensive problems, Wolves Champions League aspirations (table don't lie), the madness that is Joey Barton, potential strikes in Italy and Spain, Cesc Fabregas' move to Barcelona (it finally happened), Robbie Keane to LA Galaxy and Freddy Adu to Chivas USA Philadelphia Union.
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Total Soccer Show 104 - USA 1-1 Mexico Reaction
We discuss the USA's 1-1 draw with Mexico, with the focus on Juergen Klinsmann's debut as head coach. Also covered: potential moves for Freddy Au and Maurice Edu, and the big MLS/US Soccer television deal with NBC.
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Total Soccer Show ET - Community Shield, Richmond...
The hungover trio met in studio to "analyze" Manchester United's thrilling 3-2 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield. They also discussed the Richmond Kickers' 3-0 victory over the Dayton Dutch Lions and Jurgen Klinsmann's roster selection for the USA's upcoming friendly with Mexico.
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Total Soccer Show 103 - Interview with Cobi Jones and...
With Albert, Josh, and Daryl still not in studio, Taylor called up former US Men's National Team Midfielder/current Associate Director of Soccer for the New York Cosmos, Mr. Cobi Jones! They discussed the Cosmos' upcoming match against Manchester United for the Paul Scholes Testimonial, the possible future of the Cosmos, and the US Men's National team (past and present). Then, Taylor called up Daryl to get his thoughts on the firing of Bob Bradley, the hiring of Jurgen Klinsmann, and the...
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Total Soccer Show ET - US Men's National Team Talk with...
With Daryl, Albert, and Josh all out of town, Taylor called up Brian Straus of Sporting News to discuss the US Men's National Team firing of Bob Bradley and subsequent hiring of Jurgen Klinsmann. Taylor and Brian discussed Bradley's legacy, how Sunil Gulati and the US Soccer Federation were finally able to get their ultimate target, and what the future may hold for US soccer.
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Total Soccer Show 102 - Interviews with DC United...
Josh Wolff joins Taylor and Josh via phone to discuss DC United, his time with the USMNT, as well as his hopes for the future. We also tease part of the Megan Rapinoe interview before moving on to talking with Travis Clarke. The DC United beat writer and ESPN fantasy soccer expert gives us insight on the rest of the MLS season as well as how to perform better in fantasy soccer.
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Total Soccer Show ET - Copa America Final, Megan Rapinoe...
We review Uruguay's win in the Copa America Final and discuss our proposed Gold Cup/Copa America merger. We also get US WNT star Megan Rapinoe on the phone to talk Women's World Cup, Women's Professional Soccer, magicJack and playing leftback in our USA Coed National Soccer Team. Last but not least, we call up listener Jeremy Hilleary to play some Wikipedia Game.
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Total Soccer Show 101 - USA Coed National Team
We put together the best possible USA coed national team XI, featuring the best players from both the US MNT and the US WNT. We also review recent American player transfer news from Europe, and enter the world's leading international goalscorer into the ThreeSixOne Hall of Fame.
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Total Soccer Show ET - Women's World Cup Final Review
We gathered in studio almost immediately after watching the USA lose to Japan in the Women's World Cup Final (OK, we went and got burgers from Five Guys first, but apart from that it was immediate) to discuss our reactions to the game. We also recap the Richmond Kickers win over Antigua and welcome guest Gabe Penaloza on to the show to play the Wikipedia Game,
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Total Soccer Show 100 - USA 3-1 France, Alexi Lalas and...
It's our 100th radio show! First we discuss the USA's 3-1 win over France in the Women's World Cup, then the Richmond Kickers incredible 2-0 win over Sporting KC in the US Open Cup, then it's on to five celebratory Wikipedia Games, each with a special guest. Those special guests in order of appearance: Alexi Lalas, Albert Ottati, Laura Coutts, Marlon Frisby and Luke Moore (of The Football Ramble fame). Play along at home!
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Total Soccer Show 99 - Sweden v USA Match Analysis and...
Daryl, Taylor, and Josh assemble in studio to discuss the USA's loss (note the absence of hyperbole) to Sweden on Wednesday night. They also discussed Americans in the transfer window and gave their "ideal transfer destinations" for a few players that could use a move to greener pastures. And then it's on to the 3-6-1 Hall of Fame and it's newest inductee!
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Total Soccer Show 98 - USA WNT 1-0 North Korea, Copa...
We discuss [deep breath] the USA WNT's 2-0 win over North Korea in the Women's World Cup, the Richmond Kickers in the quarterfinal of the US Open Cup, the Dwayne DeRosario to DC United trade, Oguchi Onyewu to Sporting (don't call them Lisbon) Clube de Portugal and Jozy Altidore's likely move to Alkmaar in the Netherlands. Also: the many many reasons why you should be watching the Copa America.
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Total Soccer Show: USA 2-4 Mexico: Gold Cup Final...
We review USA's 4-2 loss to Mexico in the Gold Cup Final, analyzing what went wrong (some of which was Jonthan Bornstein, but not all of it) and also trying to take a few positives out of the game and the tournament as a whole. We also ask what the result means for the USA vs Mexico rivalry and what the USA needs to do to improve going forward. >>Subscribe via iTunes
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Total Soccer Show 97: USA 1-0 Panama
We recorded this show immediately after the USA's 1-0 win ove Panama in the Gold Cup semi-final, which came complete with a game-changing cameo from Mr. Freddy Adu. We also have our third inductee into the 361 Hall of Fame: Dr. Heinz Alfred Kissinger. >>Subscribe via iTunes
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ET - USA 2-0 Jamaica: That's more like it
Josh and Daryl are in studio to review the USA's 2-0 win over Jamaica in the Gold Cup quarterfinal, with an assist from Taylor who was at RFK to get some postmatch audio.
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96 - USA 1-0 Guadeloupe & The Shot Heard 'Round the World
We review the USA's 1-0 win over Guadeloupe, which was good enough for the USA to advance from Gold Cup Group C, but not good enough to win it. Disaster or detour? We also look ahead to Sunday's quarter-final against Jamaica, review Team TSS's first game of the summer season and induct Paul Caligiuri into the 361 Hall of Fame.
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ET - Panama 2-USA 1: Analyzing the Embarrassing Defeat...
With Albert and Daryl out of town and Josh still catatonic following Saturday night's loss to Panama, Taylor called up Jeff Carlisle of ESPN to get his thoughts on the game, the USA's Gold Cup campaign thus far and going forward, and the MLS season thus far. We capped off the episode with a pre-recorded episode of the Wikipedia Game, Albert's last one of the season. Good times!
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95 - USA 2-Canada 0 - Match Analysis with Eric Wynalda
We got Eric Wynalda on the phone to help us break down the USA's 2-0 victory over Canada in the Gold Cup. We also talked about Timmy Howard's importance, our ideal CB pairing, why exactly Michael Bradley isa destroyer, why Deuce should maybe play up front, and why Jozy Altidore may be getting that swagger back. We then took a more American page out of The Football Ramble's book and introduced a new weekly segment: The 3-6-1 Hall of Fame. We welcomed our inaugural inductee (Eddie Pope) and...
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ET - USA 0-4 Spain: Warm-Up or Beat Down?
We review the USA's heavy 4-0 loss to Spain, featuring interviews with Tim Howard and Clint Dempsey, and audio from Bob Bradley's post-match press conference.
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94 - Americans Abroad Awards, FIFA Election Reaction
It's Albert in the hosting hot-seat as we look back on the 2010-11 season by giving out awards to Americans who've been playing overseas. Best season, worst season, best move, worst move and so on. We also give our reactions to Sepp Blatter's inevitable re-election as FIFA king-for-eternity. Did we say king-for-eternity? We meant president-for-four-more-years. Download, listen, enjoy, and visit totalsoccershow.com for more or contact us via soccer@wrir.org
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ET - Champions League Final Review, FIFA Corruption...
We review the Champions League Final, in which Barcelona beat Manchester United 3-1. We get specific about tactics and ask what it takes to beat Barcelona, whether such a thing is actually possible, and if not then how long will the rest of the world have to wait before there's a new best team in the world. We move on to discuss the recent FIFA corruption allegations, which have resulted in Mohammed Bin Hammam and Jack Warner being suspended, and close with the Wikipedia Game.
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93 - Gold Cup Roster and Champions League Preview
The usual foursome assemble ins studio to break down the USA's Gold Cup roster (with some nice audio from the Bob Bradley announcement press conference) and preview this weekend's Champions League Final: Barcelona v Manchester United. That noise in the background is Taylor's knees knocking...
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ET - Wolves survive! Galaxy beat Chivas, we pick our...
We review a dramatic final day in the Premier League, where five teams battled to avoid relegation and we swiveled our heads to watch as many TVs as possible. We also review Chivas USA's 1-0 defeat at home to LA Galaxy and put our four heads together to pick our very own Gold Cup roster. We close, of course, with the Wikipedia Game.
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92 - Alexi Lalas Interview, Prem Relegation Preview
After we took a pop at Alexi Lalas' improv skills last weekend, the former USA defender and current ESPN studio analyst responded by getting in touch and very kindly agreeing to come on the show. So we open by interviewing Lalas about life at ESPN and his thoughts on MLS 2011 so far. We also ask Lalas to weigh up our futuristic MLS promotion/relegation proposal and ask about his time battling relegation in Italy with Padova. Later in the show we do a quick preview of this Sunday's Premier...
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ET - Pacific Northwest rivalry arrives in MLS, Ajax win...
Our two games of the week were Portland vs Seattle in MLS, which finished 1-1 at Qwest Field, and the big Ajax vs Twente title decider in the Dutch Eredivisie, a game Ajax won 3-1 to claim their 30th Dutch crown. We also discuss Team TSS's final game of the spring season, and play a little Wikipedia Game to close things out.
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91 - The Jay DeMerit Story
We interview Nick Lewis, one of the filmmakers behind Rise & Shine: The Jay DeMerit Story, a documentary retracing DeMerit's cleated footsteps from Green Bay, Wisconsin to the World Cup in South Africa. DeMerit played college soccer but wasn't drafted, so took a risk and went to Europe armed only with a backpack and big ambitions.
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ET - Chicharito all but wins title for Utd, plus the MLS...
Game of the Week was Manchester United's 2-1 win over Chelsea, a game that all but handed Manchester United their 19th Premier League title. A Utd fan, and Liverpool fan and a neutral discuss. We also wax lyrical about LA Galaxy vs New York--a clash of the Designated Players that was worth the hype.
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90 - Wikipedia Game Spring Fund Drive Special
It's Spring Fund Drive week at WRIR, so we've recorded a special Wikipedia Game show. If you've never heard the Wikipedia Game, it's a Name That Tune style trivia game we play at the end of every weekend podcast. We've dedicated a whole show to the game for the first time. Play along and see how many you can get. To donate to WRIR and help keep us on the air, call 804-622-9747 or donate online at wrir.org.
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ET - Santos beat So Paulo, Sandro's celebration cut short
Our game of the week was Santos vsSo Paulo in thePaulisto, withvgreat work from Ganso and his mohawked buddy Neymar. Don't know what thePaulisto is? Listen in and find out. We also talk Chelsea's win over Spurs and Arsenal's win over Manchester United and our team's latest CVSA exploits. We close with a round of the Wikipedia Game, featuring the category "players who annoy Taylor".
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89 - Man Utd Two, Manuel Neuer Nil and Messi Two, Madrid...
We review both the midweek Champions League semifinal first legs: Man Utd's 2-0 win away to Schalke (featuring an outstanding performance from Shalke keeper Manuel Neuer) and Barcelona's 2-0 win away to Real Madrid (featuring an outstanding goal by Leo Messi).
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88 - How to Start a Soccer Team
The Total Soccer Show 11-a-side team is now 6 games into its inaugural season. We give ourselves a mid-term report and offer some tips and tricks on starting your own soccer team. We also discuss Real Madrid's win over Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey final and--prompted by a listener email--discuss the best way to take a penalty kick.
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ET - City Win the Manchester Semi-Final, El Clasico Pt....
Total Soccer Show striker and Manchester City fan Thad Williamson is in studio to discuss City's 1-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Manchester United. We also talk about the first of the four Clasicos, in which a late Cristiano Ronaldo penalty gave Real Madrid a 1-1 draw with Barcelona, analyze the Total Soccer Show's second win in a row and play an all-Manchester City player Wikipedia Game.
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87 - The Referee Show
We have a real live referee in the studio with us as Scott Zawadzki sits down to give us a referee's perspective on the beautiful game. We ask why referees do what they do, what techniques referees use to control games (more to it than just cards, is the answer), how and when decisions are made, who Scott's refereeing role models are and more. We also ask Scott to watch a few video clips and give us his opinion on decisions like the penalty kickCharlie Davies' won for DC this past weekend...
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ET - Davies PK Earns DC a Draw, La Barra Brava Get Loud
Game of the week was DC's 1-1 draw with LA Galaxy, earned through a 90th minute Charlie Davies penalty kick. Taylor got post-match audio from the players, while Daryl found himself amongst the famous Barra Brava.
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86 - Favourite Manager Moments
We celebrate VCU Rams basketball coach Shaka Smart with a show dedicated to managers: our favourite quotes, anecdotes, tactical changes, celebrations and more.
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ET - Twente and Milan win, Team TSS lose, Dutch...
Albert, Daryl and Taylor review Twente's table-topping 2-0 win over PSV in the Eredivisie, and offer some honest reactions to their first taste of Dutch league football this season. Second course is Milan's 2-0 win over Inter, featuring a goal-scoring, red-card-receiving cameo from Antonio Cassano. Third course is a heart-breaking 3-2 defeat for the back-in-action TSS 11-a-side team, and for dessert we have an all-Dutch player Wikipedia Game. Download, enjoy, share.
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85 - USA v Paraguay Match Review, MLS Fantasy League,...
Josh, Daryl, and Taylor break down the USA's 1-0 loss to Paraguay, discuss drunken idiots yelling at inappropriate times, review the weekend's MLS fantasy action, review Correspondence/Game of the Week, and give out this week's "Six Degrees of David Beckham" Challenge. Download and enjoy!
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ET - USA 1-1 Argentina, With Post-Match Interviews
Albert and Daryl were in studio to discuss/debate the USA's 1-1 draw with Argentina, Taylor was at the game being all journalisty and getting post-match quotes from players.
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84 - USA-Argentina Preview, Ochocinco in MLS, and Trivia...
On the newest episode of the Total Soccer Show (dubbed "Ocho Cuatro" to make Chad Ochocinco feel at home), the usual crew assembled in studio to preview the upcoming USA - Argentina friendly (and Albert treads a fine line between Bob Bradley support and Bob Bradley Rant Box). Then it's on to the "correspondi" of the week. Firstly, NFL wide receiver Chad Ochocinco is currently in the process of trying out for Sporting KC. @rowansound asked "What other NFL stars would you like to see in MLS?"...
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DC United 3-1 Columbus Crew, Charlie Davies Interview,...
We review DC United's 3-1 win over Columbus Crew and share the interviews/clips Taylor recorded in the locker room after the game with Ben Olsen, Dax McCarty, Josh Wolff and man of the moment Charlie Davies. We also discuss the Madrid derby, the TSS fantasy league, and close with a quickfire round of the Wikipedia Game.
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83 - MLS 2011 Eastern Conference Preview
Everything you need to know about the MLS Eastern Conference. We preview the players, coaches and teams tow watch, plus interviews with MLSSoccer.com's DC United beat writer Travis Clark, and Seeing Red co-host and New York Red Bull expert Dave Martinez.
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ET - Man Utd 2-0 Arsenal
We discuss Manchester United's FA Cup win over Arsenal in depth, focusing on Alex Ferguson suprising starting lineup. We then discuss Team TSS's first ever CVSA defeat, and close with a Wikipedia Game featuring players who've played for either Fergie or Arsene Wenger.
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82 - MLS 2011 Western Conference Preview, Gold Cup,...
We get ready for MLS 2011 with a preview of the Western Conference. Now with 100% less Houston. We also discuss the 2011 Gold Cup "draw", how the USA could get back in that fun-looking Copa America tournament, and we recap all the midweek Champions League action. Also, it's back! We close with the Wikipedia Game.
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ET - Juventus 0-1 Milan, TSS 3-1 Chester Crew
A show of two halves this week. In part one, Taylor and Albert review Milan's 1-0 win over Juventus and sing the praises of Rino Gattuso. In part two, Daryl and Josh are joined by Peyton Siddall to discuss the Total Soccer Show team's CVSA 11-a-side debut. Stick around to the end to find out about our MLS fantasy league.
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81 - Videogame Tournament and a History of FIFA
On the heels of Josh's involvement in a local soccer videogame tournament, we assembled in studio to discuss the actual events of the tournament and to break down the FIFA videogame franchise. We discussed the history of the game, why it's more popular than other platforms, some of our favorite specific memories, and where we think the game is headed. With those conversations in the books, we moved on to a new feature on the show: The Twitter Game. Taylor reads aloud a (seemingly) random...
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ET - Dortmund 3 - Munich 1, Carling Cup Final, and MLS...
With Daryl absent, Josh, Albert, and Taylor did their best to soldier on and discussed Borussia Dortmund's victory over Bayern Munich. We discuss all the goals and whether or not Bastian Schweinsteiger was still drunk or just hung over (allegedly). Then it's on to the Carling Cup Final, where Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny and centre-half Laurent Koscielny gifted Obafemi Martins and Birmingham City their first cup title in 48 years. We broke down what the win means for the competition...
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80 - American English vs. British English, Grant Wahl
We compare American soccer terminology with English football terminology. Cleats vs. boots, overtime vs. extratime, outside back vs. fullback, and so on. What's the story behind the different phrases, and--more importantly--which one makes the most sense? We also discuss Grant Wahl's bid for the FIFA presidency and close out with the Wikipedia Game.
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ET - Celtic 3-0 Rangers, Old Firm Derby
We were at Gus' at 7:30am Sunday morning to see Celtic beat Rangers 3-0 in the Old Firm Derby. We managed to have a quick chat with Dave N.C. Smith of the Central Virginia & Richmond Celtic Supporters and then headed to the studio to record. Also discussed: West Brom vs Wolves and the NBA Dunk Contest.
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79 - Richmond Kickers, USL PRO 2011, Charlie Davies,...
We interview Richmond Kickers director of soccer/head coach Leigh Cowlishaw, paying particular attention to the new USL PRO league and what that means for Richmond fans. We talk Charlie Davies making his deal with DC United official, the release of the MLS 2011 calendar and the retirement of Ronaldo. Last but never least, the show closes with the Wikipedia Game, hosted by Albert and his cold.
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ET - Manchester Derby, Bradley's Villa Debut, Altidore's...
We discuss the Manchester derby, with emphasis on Wayne Rooney's goal. We also talk about two important American debuts: Michael Bradley for Aston Villa and Jozy Altidore for Bursaspor. We alsop discuss Mark Cuban's response to the Team America idea and close, as always, with the Wikipedia Game.
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78 - CVSA Chat and Team America Redux
Very much a show of two halves. For the first 30 minutes we have Jesse Smith in the studio to discuss the Central Virginia Soccer Association, Virginia's largest adult soccer league. For the second 30 minutes we get hypothetical and consider the possibility of an American billionaire creating a Team America to compete in Europe. As always we close with the edge of the seat drama that is the Wikipedia Game.
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77 - USA vs Egypt, Bradley, Altidore, Davies, Torres
We briefly discuss the inevitable cancellation of the Egypt vs USA friendly, then move on to talk Michael Bradley's loan move to Aston Villa, Jozy Altidore's loan to the Turkish champions, Freddy Adu's move to not the Turkish champions and the surprising news about Charlie Davies training with DC United. Then it's Torres, Suarez and Carrol, and Wikipedia Game to close.
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ET - Asian Cup Final, Michael Bradley to Aston Villa,...
Our game of the week was the Asian Cup Final between Australia and Japan. We discuss Japan's win, then try and use the game as a yardstick for the USA's progress. We also talk Michael Bradley and his proposed loan move to Aston Villa (thumbs up all round) and Fernando Torres' impending Anfield departure.
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76 - Best, Worst and Weirdest Transfers of All Time
To mark the end of the January transfer window we nominate our best, worst and weirdest transfers of all time. Then, for podcast ears only, we join the rest of the world in giving misogynistic duo Andy Gray and Richard Keys a verbal beat down, before closing with a paper-shuffling-tastic edition of the Wikipedia Game.
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ET - USA 1-1 Chile Review
We discuss the USA's 1-1 draw with Chile, picking out who impressed us and who depressed us.
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75 - USA v Chile Preview and King Eric Returns
Well, that's a three-quarters of a century of shows in the book, and what better way to mark the occasion than by discussing the USMNT's impending friendly with Chile. Daryl, Josh, and Taylor break down the USA roster and discuss their ideal eleven for Saturday evening's encounter at the Home Depot Center. There's also some praise for Bob Bradley's willingness to experiment with his roster and a brief discussion on the game's broadcast situation (hint: FSC should pay their bills). And...
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ET - Man City 4-3 Wolves, MLS Draft
Our game of the week was Daryl's beloved Wolverhamton Wanderers versus Manchester City, which finished 4-3 to the more moneyed team. We also talk MLS draft and then close out with another round of the Wikipedia Game.
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74 - US Players in the January Transfer Window
The January transfer window is open. Brrr. Feel that breeze. We discuss US players on the move, including Oguchi Onyewu's reunion with Michel Preud'homee and Edson Buddle's surprise move to Ingolwhatsit in Germany.
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ET - Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool
Our Game of the Week was Manchester United vs Liverpool in the FA Cup 3rd Round. TSS co-host demographics are as follows: 50% Liverpool fans, 25% Manchester United fan, 25% innocent bystander. So we discuss the game from the perspective of both fans and neutrals. Either way, it wasn't pretty. That's your main course, and for dessert it's a Manchester United and Liverpool player version of The Wikipedia Game.
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73 - Asian Cup Preview, USA Camp, Beckham Loan
In episode 73 we do a quick preview of Asian Cup 2011 (starts on Friday people) before discussing the USA training camp happening in California right now. Then, for podcast listeners only, we talk David Beckham's proposed loan move to Spurs and close - as usual - with the Wikipedia Game.
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72 - 2010 Year in Review - Part 2
In the final episode of 2010, Josh, Daryl, and Taylor (Albert continues his North Carolina tour) gathered in studio to finish up their year in review. Topics discussed include USA Player of the Year, Most Interesting Off-Field Story, Most Notable Retirement or Death (a bit broad there, I know), Best Save/Defensive Play, and Goal of the Year. There's also a final 2010 round of the Wikipedia Game, pitting Josh against Taylor with Daryl serving as moderator. Let the bloodbath ensue...
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71 - 2010 Year in Review - Part 1
With Albert somewhere in North Carolina, it was left to Daryl, Taylor, and Josh to conduct Part 1 of their "Year in Review", with topics including 1) Player of the Year, 2) Breakout Player of the Year, 3) Best Signing, 4) Worst Signing, and 5) Team of the Year. There's also a few extra bits at the end and a solid battle of The Wikipedia Game to close out the show. Download, enjoy, and Happy Holiday!!!!
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ET - The Michael Bradley Show
Our game of the week was going to be Chelsea vs Manchester United. But then it snowed. So instead we watched Michael Bradley's Borussia Moenchengladbach lose 2-1 at home to Hamburg in the Bundesliga, paying particular attention to the US midfielder's performance.
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70 - Yanks Abroad Mid-Term Report
We take a look at how American players are faring in Europe so far this season. The four of us take a position each (keepers, defenders, midfielders, forwards) and give our Best American Abroad so far this season, Worst American Abroad so far this season and our best Best U-23 Abroad. And by "Abroad" we mean Europe. Also, stick around after the music for another round of the Wikipedia game.
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ET - NCAA College Cup Review, Spurs 1-1 Chelsea,...
Our game of the week is the College Cup, where Akron beat Louisville 1-0, our back-up game is Spurs 1-1 Chelsea, and we close with soon-to-be world famous Wikipedia Game. Download, listen, tell a friend.
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Show 69 - NCAA Final Four (Patented) Preview and The...
The usual foursome gather in studio to preview/analyze the NCAA Division I Soccer Final Four (Michigan, Akron, Louisville, and UNC). However, since approximately 0% of the group has been following college soccer this season, they use the TFSS Patented Preview System to analyze the teams and determine who'll be lifting the trophy this Sunday, December 12 at 4PM EST. Then, stealing an idea from "Name That Tune"/"Doug Loves Movies", the Total Football Soccer Show unveils its newest (and perhaps...
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ET - Schalke 2-0 Bayern, plus World Cup 2018/22 hosts
We make our first venture into the Bundesliga for our game of the week, to discuss Schalke's 2-0 win over Bayern. Then we reflect on the recent announcement of the World Cup 2018 and 2022 hosts.
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68 - Women's World Cup 2011 Trivia
The World Cup hosts for 2018 and 2022 were announced Thrusday morning. But we recorded this show Wednesday. So... yeah. Good news is that the 2011 Women's World Cup groups were drawn on Monday, November 29th, so we go through all four groups and play our patented TFSS trivia game.
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ET - El Clasico: Barcelona 5-0 Real Madrid. Dominacin.
After the Thanksgiving hiatus, we're back with an Extra Time review of the incredible El Clasico game, in which Barcelona embarrassed Real Madrid 5-0, and shocked those of us (Albert) who expected more from Madrid. The podcast was recorded immediately after watching the game. At time of posting, Albert is yet to satisfy the terms of his bet with Taylor.
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ET - MLS Cup Review and World Cup Bid Talk with ESPN's...
Hot on the heels of the Colorado Rapids' 2-1 overtime victory over FC Dallas in MLS Cup XV, Taylor called up Jeff Carlisle to get his take on the game, the goals, and Alexi Lalas' choice of hat. Mr. Carlisle (we're all about titles here on the podcast) also helped break down the rule changes for the coming season, the potential shift to the international calendar, and the USA's odds at landing the 2012 World Cup.
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67 - USA Victorious and MLS Cup Preview
On Episode 67 (thank you Norman Whiteside), Daryl and Al met up in the studio to discuss the things they learned from the USA's 1-0 victory over South Africa (anti-American semi-terrorist threats feature in the discussion). Then, the regular foursome get together for a little discussion of the MLS Playoffs and this Sunday's MLS Cup Final between the Colorado Rapids and FC Dallas. And then, of course, IT'S TEE SHIRT TIIIIIME! Download and ejoy!
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