Long-running American soccer show covering the USMNT, Premier League, Champions League, MLS, and more. If you enjoy analysis and silliness in equal measure, we're the podcast for you.
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We bring you unique, in-depth coverage of MLS, the USMNT, the USL, and more from around American soccer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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An in-depth show about the U.S. men's national soccer team, the players who could one day make it better, and American soccer in general.
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A soccer podcast about MLS, USMNT, USWNT, NWSL, USL and more! Part of LogJam Media
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Soccer Podcast talking MLS, US Mens National Team and world soccer with a USA Focus!
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The USMNT is a delightful bunch of misfits that will warm and break your heart. Follow the highs and lows as this young, dynamic team takes on the world in Qatar. There will be laughs... there will be ranting... there will be tears... there will be love. We gonna win the world cup baby!!! Follow us on twitter (https://twitter.com/wtppod)!
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Drafting our best USMNT XIs | USMNT Weekly
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1:17:14Presenting: The Total Soccer Show's USMNT Draft! Ryan conducts a fierce battle between Taylor, Graham, and Joe, who each draft a team of 11 U.S. players in hopes of building the best possible lineup. Whose team ends up as the strongest outfit? And what did this exercise tell us about the state of Mauricio Pochettino's player pool? All that -- and m…
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This League! FC Tulsa’s new era, upsets galore & more across the USL Championship
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1:09:04Welcome back to This League!, our show covering the USL Championship’s biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, Backheeled's John Morrissey, Peyton Gallaher, and Ryan Sýkora run the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. From FC Tulsa's upturn to a slew of upsets to a tactical trend sweepi…
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#271 Sporting KC Fire Vermes, Sounders and Miami Sign Players
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1:12:38Jordan, and Logan are back to discuss the latest news in MLS! Peter Vermes was relieved of duties at Sporting KC. What does this mean for the club? Sounders, Dynamo and Miami bring in some fresh bloo. The sixth weekend of MLS took place and we look at where the teams currently stand. Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesidesho…
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#582: Cardoso banger, Tillman returns at PSV, Sargent scores, Milan flails
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1:08:30Belz and Vince with a lengthy "what's up with Poch" opening segment, Johnny shines for Betis, Malik back and fresh in Eindhoven, West starts under new coach, Josh scores, we're definitely going to Rome. A great question from Mike in the Buffalo area. Here's where you can send us a voice message for future episodes: https://www.speakpipe.com/Scuffed…
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Peter Vermes out at SKC! Plus, buying or selling the West’s top teams | MLS Update
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1:20:28Jeff Rueter joins the show to chat with Taylor and Joe about all things MLS! After Peter Vermes’ time with Sporting Kansas City came to a close earlier this week, we discuss Vermes’ legacy, what went wrong, and what comes next for SKC. Then it’s on to a chat about the top teams out West: which clubs are for real? And which are pretenders? Finally, …
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Peter Vermes fired by Sporting Kansas City! Plus, Inter Miami impress without Messi and San Diego FC shine
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9:50After more than 15 years as Sporting Kansas City's manager, Peter Vermes was let go earlier this week. Why now? What went wrong? What comes next? And what's Vermes' legacy? All that -- and so much more -- on the show. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. S…
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Man City stay in trophy contention, Barcelona can't stop scoring | Weekend Review
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1:02:31The TSS Gang is here to look back upon a weekend in which European domestic soccer returned with the FA Cup quarterfinals, a tight title race in Spain, a big result for Bayern, a bad one for Milan, 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 P…
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Relegating Man Utd & Changing the Throw-In rules! | Take It Or Leave It
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1:02:22The TSS Gang is here with the glorious return of Take It Or Leave It, the show where we assess your hottest takes! On this episode, we ask if Man Utd need a good relegation to clear house, whether Walker Zimmerman is a top-tier USMNT defender, and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscrib…
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#581: Mailbag — Are we bad? Was Poch an upgrade? Should we give up on Gio?
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56:34Those and lots of other questions came through in voicemail (thank you very much to everyone who sent one!), and Charlie Boehm joins Watke and Belz to respond to them. Others include which two players from the XI vs Panama that we’d cut from this roster, and which two we’d bench, what percentage of blame to assign Poch and the players and Panama, a…
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MLS 1.0 vs 2025 USL, Gio Reyna's consistent lack of minutes, and a new twist on five-aside I Listener Questions
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1:12:44On today's episode, we answer your listener questions, only 1 of which is fully related to the USMNT. 1) How does the current USL championship stack up to MLS just before David Beckham arrived? 2) Can you walk through the economics of an MLS team? 3) What's the history of interpretive statistics like expected goals? 4) Why has Gio Reyna consistentl…
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MLS Takeaways: First coach fired in 2025, Houston Dynamo close to a new DP & more
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9:48On today's show, Joe Lowery dives into five eye-catching topics from around MLS, ranging from CF Montreal's odd choice to fire Laurent Courtois to a new playmaker coming to Texas to a big tactical shift out West. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See ac…
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#270 USMNT Lose To Canada and MLS Week 5 Recap
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1:05:16Jordan, and Logan are back to discuss USMNT and their Nations League disappointment as it continued on Sunday and MLS kept rolling through the international break. Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube.com/@statesideshow Email: statesideshow@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.…
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How to get the USMNT on track for a successful 2026 World Cup | USMNT Weekly
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1:11:09In the aftermath of the low point of Mauricio Pochettino’s (short) tenure, Ryan, Taylor, and Joe dive into a list of things the U.S. needs to do to prepare for next summer’s World Cup. From hoping some of the USMNT’s key players improve their club situations to firming up the U.S. identity, we covered a ton of ground. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We'…
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This League! USL Championship takeaways: Oakland Roots make history, pro-rel is coming & more
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1:22:59Welcome back to This League!, our new show covering the USL Championship’s biggest stories, characters, and on-field action. Every week, Backheeled's John Morrissey, Peyton Gallaher, and Ryan Sýkora run the Championship's gauntlet to provide fresh observations from around the league. From Oakland's historic outing to Rhode Island's sophomore season…
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#580: USA v Canada recap
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1:15:08The Poch-led USMNT fails magnificently in its first real test, fails to meet the standard set under Berhalter, which is all pretty ironic. Greg and Belz break it down, try to identify 2-3 intriguing plot-lines as we limp toward 2026. We need those fullbacks back. The World Cup won't be like this tournament was. No way. Clip Notes from Vince, which …
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What we learned from the USMNT's back-to-back losses
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8:37The USMNT suffered the first two competitive defeats of the Mauricio Pochettino era over the last few days. What went wrong for the U.S.? And what did we learn about this team? Joe Lowery dives in. If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a rating and subscribe to Backheeled.com for more American soccer coverage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Charlotte FC’s Dean Smith talks MLS, Agyemang and more! Plus, teams we’re worried about | MLS Update
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1:28:06We’ve got a packed show for you! Taylor, Graham, Joe, and Jeff Rueter dive into the latest from around MLS (and bemoan the USMNT just a little bit more), discussing which teams most impressed us this past weekend — and which teams should be worried. Then, Ryan interviews Charlotte FC manager Dean Smith in a conversation that stretches from Patrick …
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#269 Promotion/Relegation Coming to USL and USMNT Nations League Embarassment
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1:13:07Jordan, and Logan are back to discuss USL approving Pro/Rel in 2028 and how does this affect MLS? Then they turn their attention to USMNT and their Nations League disappointment. Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube.com/@statesideshow Email: statesideshow@gmail.com Linktree: …
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USMNT vs. Canada: What did we learn from a disappointing result?
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1:00:38It's been a difficult week for the USMNT and the TSS Gang is here to break down the CONCACAF Nations League third-place playoff defeat at the hands of Canada. 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 exc…
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#579: USA v Panama recap
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1:20:58Brutal. Vince and Belz talk through what we got wrong, what else might be wrong, and the cruelty of a sport that doesn't let you take 5 seconds off. Vince IDs some problems with the scheme. Everybody IDs problems with the selection. Maybe this lights a fire under Poch. Clip Notes for $5 patrons and up, coming soon. Send us a voicemail for us to use…
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USMNT vs. Panama Deep-Dive Review: What Went Wrong?
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1:00:29The TSS Gang is here for the post-mortem on Mauricio Pochettino's first competitive game at the helm of the USMNT. We look at the reasons behind the failure, the positives we can take, and how this team will progress going forward... WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're posting all our episodes here! Smash the like and subscribe etc.! JOIN THE TSS+ PAT…
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#578: Post-Panama Soundoff (A call-in show hosted by Vince last night)
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2:34:24Two and a half hours of Vince holding court and agendas flying like a swarm of mosquitoes. Totally unabridged, might be a little language here and there. The first real test of the Poch era. Failure. Justified frustration after another bad loss. Detailed, more responsible game recap coming later today. Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon! Patrons get a…
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USMNT v Panama: quick-take, hot-take review
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30:00Recorded minutes after the USMNT woke up from their nap to realize they were losing to Panama, it's a quick-take, hot-take episode of The Total Soccer Show! Joe and Taylor are here to commiserate, compare notes, try to figure out what to pay attention to in the rewatch... and generally just ponder what went so wrong for the United States in their N…
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Will pro-rel in the USL change American soccer forever? | The Big Thing
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1:04:47Earlier this week, the United Soccer League (USL) broke the news that Promotion and Relegation was coming to the United States. Your favorite foursome (aside from the Ninja Turtles) is together again to discuss the news itself, the potential impact on American soccer and the looming questions still to be answered. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We're p…
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