MLS Cup final preview: Toronto FC v Seattle Sounders, tifo origins, FIFA's 48-team World Cup options

Dec 8, 2016

We open the show discussing Gianni Infantino's latest 48-team World Cup proposal, which is 16 groups of three. Taylor's not keen, Daryl says he'll love the World Cup in any formula.

Starting at 9:25, we preview Toronto v Seattle in Saturday's MLS Cup final. We spotlight the key tactical and player v. player battles, and point toward a few things to keep an eye on this Saturday.

34:00 Today's show is also sponsored by SeatGeek. Download the app to make ticket buying easier (even for MLS Cup) and enter promo code "TSS" in the settings for a $20 rebate on your first ticket.

35:00 We answer a listener question: What is tifo? Where did it come from? And why is it called tifo?

41:00 Updates from the Total Soccer Show Scouting Network, including a look at Christian Pulisic's performance v Real Madrid in the Champions League.

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