Are Chelsea now the best team in the world? | Club World Cup Final Review

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe combine to take a look at the MLS teams vying for the Supporters' Shield! We dig deep on the Columbus Crew, FC Cincinnati, Inter Miami, Nashville SC, the Philadelphia Union, San Diego FC, Minnesota United, and the Vancouver Whitecaps. Plus, will Inter Miami skirt the MLS roster rules to sign Rodrigo De Paul? Is Diego Luna going to move to Europe? And is Timo Werner headed to New Jersey? All that -- and so much more -- on the show.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paris Saint-Germain's hot streak came to an end on Sunday when Chelsea were declared world champions in the first edition of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup. (We all saw that coming, right?) The TSS Gang is here to review the game and take a look at the tournament itself!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a look at your most recent questions, including...1) The lows of soccer fandom: getting over a tough loss2) What's the best place to sit when watching a game: behind the goal or at midfield?3) Should Concacaf experiment with the format and structure of the Gold Cup, given its frequency?4) What makes a B Squad a B Squad - aka, when does it officially become a B Team?5) Will Wales make the World Cup without Gareth Bale?6) What is the realistic world ranking for the 2025 US Gold Cup team?WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into the latest from the Club World Cup! How did PSG and Chelsea advance past Real Madrid and Fluminense? What went wrong for Xabi Alonso’s team against the European champions? And what do we expect in the final? All that — and more — on the show!WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take one last look back at the USMNT's performance in the 2025 Gold Cup, and give our biggest takeaways from the tournament that was. Which starting spots remain open? What are the biggest areas of concern when it comes to depth? How much do we now know about Pochettino's style and approach?After that, we attempt to determine Poch's most likely roster for the 2026 World Cup, and then review our own individual selections.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor, Jeff Rueter, and Joe dive into the latest news from around MLS. We discuss Inter Miami’s pursuit of Atletico Madrid and Argentina midfielder Rodrigo De Paul (can they pull it off?!), Toronto FC’s new Italian-less era without Lorenzo Insigne, Charlotte FC’s major roster moves featuring a potential move for Patrick Agyemang, and New York City FC’s new DP. Plus, we look back at the weekend that was in MLS and ahead to this week's U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into anything and everything from the USMNT’s 2-1 loss to Mexico in the Gold Cup final. What went wrong for Pochettino’s team? Why couldn’t the U.S. find a foothold in the game? How much responsibility for the issues falls on Poch? Which players struggled? And did anyone impress? All that — and more — on the show.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor, Graham and Ryan are here to delve into your questions! On this episode, we’re looking at the worst tournament performances in history, we’re trying to find out if Tim Weah earned more than his dad, we’re looking at players who stayed loyal to their clubs - to the detriment of their careers - and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We spend over an hour breaking down the USA's Gold Cup semifinal win over Guatemala. Why were the first 15 minutes so strong, and why did the momentum change so comprehensively as the game went on? Who stood out in a positive way, and who put in a less-than-stellar shift? Plus, we try to understand Pochettino's tactical decisions and substitution patterns, and take a look ahead to this weekend's final against Mexico.WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Club World Cup quarterfinal bracket is set, with Man City and Inter both failing to make the cut after defeats to non-European opposition. We look back at all the Round of 16 games and take a look ahead to the best matchups in the final eight! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, blog posts, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.