USMNT hypotheticals, La Liga Tax Issues & 'Proper Football Men' | Listener Questions

The TSS Gang is here to gather around the Listener Questions Mailbag and answer the queries therein! On this episode, we’re talking about MLS playoff structures, we’re asking why so many players and coaches in Spain get convicted of tax evasion, we’re discovering what a ‘proper football man’ is, 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 take a longer look at some of the biggest moves in the Premier League... since the last big-money moves in the Premier League.What next for Alexander Isak: pursued by Liverpool with Newcastle hoping to hold onto their world-class frontman? Have Arsenal finally gotten the striker they need, even at the expense of a more obvious area of vulnerability? How much improved will Tottenham be next season, and will Manchester United... be improved at all? Those moves and more on today's 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.

The awesome foursome is here to dive into a slew of USMNT transfers. What do we make of Malik Tillman’s move to Bayer Leverkusen? Will Johnny Cardoso thrive at Atletico Madrid? How will Damion Downs and Patrick Agyemang do in the English Championship? What awaits Matt Turner at Lyon? All that, plus discussion of Gio Reyna’s next move, Yunus Musah’s future, Tim Weah’s potential trip to France, Josh Sargent, Cameron Carter-Vickers, and so, 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.

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.