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Jul 31, 2019

We sit down with Alexi Lalas to talk about how we'd improve the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge and how he prepares for a broadcast.

Alexi also joins us in answering some listener questions:

1. If you could re-write history and manage a disappointing USMNT (e.g. 1998, 2006, 2018) which team would it be and what would you...


Jul 31, 2019

We sit down with our podcast cousins The Cooligans to answer  questions from Twitter, including:

Which MLS player is most likely to two-foot Zlatan?

Which overage players should the US take to the Olympics?

What's the one soccer-related thing you would take to a desert island.

Daryl and Taylor also break off mid-show to...


Jul 25, 2019

We introduce our new, separate show, Soccer 101.

It's like TSS, except it's not newsy. It's a series of detailed explainers about every little detail of soccer. The first season features episodes on offside, the numbers, Panenka, Pele, how to watch a game for tactics, and plenty more.

Here's the Apple Podcasts link,...


Jul 23, 2019

Taylor talks to Aaron West about the new Juventus jersey, covering the Women's World Cup for Fox, and techniques for helping famous soccer players relax before you interview them.

Then, starting at 29:56, Daryl and Taylor answer the question: What does success look like for Christian Pulisic at Chelsea this coming...


Jul 23, 2019

We review the Kickers 1-0 win over Orlando City B, breaking down the Kickers' new formation (3-5-2-ish), the goal from Dennis Chin, and the three red cards. 

Here are the highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzd3q3gRfZ4