What went wrong for Xabi Alonso & is Real Madrid broken? | The Big Thing

On today's episode (which we obviously only just recorded this morning) we answer 5 listener questions, including where Xabi Alonso should manage next, how to fix this current iteration of Real Madrid, players that will miss out on the 2026 World Cup, position switches, and beloved national team players who didn't quite make it. Plus, bad pans (as is tradition)!!!WATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TSS Gang is here to preview another action-packed weekend, which includes the clash between a resilient Arsenal and a rejuvinated Manchester United! Plus, we have a great quiz!WATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang is here to look back at the latest Champions League action! We chat about Arsenal’s depth-driven win over Inter Milan, Liverpool’s clever win over Marseille, Bodø/Glimt’s historic win over Man City, Weston McKennie’s goal for Juventus against Benfica, and so, so much more!WATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're taking a look back at the Americans who had the best weekend in Europe, discussing how Pellegrino Matarazzo has been doing at Real Sociedad, analyzing some USMNT-eligible players who could soon be repping Mexico, and hyping up the next generation of potential USMNT players.WATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to dive into the latest movement from around MLS. We start by chatting about San Diego FC’s Chucky Lozano situation. What went wrong for Lozano in San Diego? What comes next for him? And what’s next for the club? Then we chat about Orlando City’s open Designated Player spot, Austin FC’s decision to sign Facundo Torres, Inter Miami’s new DP target, and more!WATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TSS Gang is here to review a very eventful weekend, in which Michael Carrick's Man Utd were terrific, AFCON reached a highly controversial finish, Bayern staged an almighty comeback win, and much more! WATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're debating the best tactical setup for the USMNT: a double-10 system with Brenden Aaronson and Weston McKennie, or a two-striker look featuring Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun? We also settle a big-picture argument about which of Europe’s top four leagues can claim the strongest best XI of the past 25 years, dive into the actual rules around when and how managers can change a starting lineup after it’s been announced, and imagine a time-travel World Cup where teams bring one legend back in their prime. Plus, we finish by designing the ultimate goofy soccer TV show or podcast, starring some of the sport’s most entertaining personalities.WATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TSS Gang is here to look ahead to some of the biggest games of the weekend, including the Manchester derby, the final of AFCON, RB Leipzig's clash with Bayern Munich, and much more. Plus, a quiz! Specifically, a math quiz!WATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The foursome is here to dive into the messy divorce between Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid. What went wrong on the field? And what about the behind-the-scenes issues? Will Alonso’s job prospects be damaged after this whole fiasco? And what’s next for Real Madrid? All that — and more — on the show!WATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're spending some time on SEO's two favorite things: the USMNT and transfer speculation! Which Americans are already on the move? Who is generating rumors? Who would use a move prior to the World Cup? All that and much more!WATCH TSS EPISODES ON YOUTUBE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash like and subscribe etc.!JOIN THE TSS+ PATREON!Check out our Patreon, which houses bonus podcasts, access to our exclusive Discord, videos, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.