Best Talk USL Podcasts (2025)

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#278 MLS Half Way Point of the Season | How Are Our Predictions Shaping Up 1:06:02

17h ago1:06:02

1:06:02

Vancouver Whitecaps lost the Champions Cup final on Sunday, LAFC won their way into the Club World Cup, but how long until American Soccer is top of the region? Then we look back at the predictions we made at the beginning of the season and see if they are on track. Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Sta…

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Who Responded, Who Slipped? Recap of USL Jägermeister Cup & 3 mid-week matches of USL Championship, plus much more! 43:07

3d ago43:07

43:07

We break down the leftover USL championship fixtures including, the jaw-dropping 8-goal thriller between Indy Eleven and Hartford Athletic and breakdown USL Jägermeiseter cup action including Rhode Island revenge on Pittsburgh, and discuss Monterrey Bay's impressive back-to-back wins that have solidified a solid standing in the Jagermeister Cup. Pl…

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The W Show - Madeline McCracken of Richmond Ivy 46:14

4h ago46:14

46:14

Madeline McCracken, Sporting Director for Richmond Ivy, joins John and Dan to discuss all things Richmond. After, the guys break down the divisional leaders and look forward to the weekend.

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Who will step up for Mauricio Pochettino? | USMNT Weekly 58:14

8h ago58:14

58:14

The awesome foursome is here to break down the latest news from the U.S. men’s national team, with Folarin Balogun and a pair of other USMNTers dropping out of Poch’s squad due to injury. Who will step up in the absence of so many first-choice starters? Who are we most excited to watch ahead of Saturday’s friendly against Turkey? And what should we…

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The Super Show - Regular Season is OVER 38:25

22h ago38:25

38:25

With the USL Super League regular season done and dusted, the crew looks back on the weekend, then forward to the playoffs. And Dan throws a fit that Spokane won't be there.

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MLS midseason awards! MVP, best young player, worst preseason predictions & more | MLS Update 1:14:50

15m ago1:14:50

1:14:50

At the halfway point of the MLS season, Taylor, Joe, and Jeff dive into a batch of midseason awards and superlatives, ranking from MVP to the best young player to our best (and worst) preseason predictions to the best storyline of 2025. Plus, we chat about LAFC’s win over Club America that booked their spot in the Club World Cup and the Vancouver W…

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How will Wirtz fit in at Liverpool? Is Fernandes really leaving Man Utd? | Transfer Window Update 57:57

1d ago57:57

57:57

The summer transfer window has swung open! Some big deals have already been done and many more are on the cards for Europe's biggest teams! 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 …

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PSG v Inter: Champions League Final review 52:10

4d ago52:10

52:10

No spoilers in the title or description... Until here! We review PSG's EMPHATIC win over Inter in the Champions League Final. How good were the Parisians and how poor were their Italian counterparts? How were PSG able to cause so many problems on both sides of the ball? What does this mean for the respective legacies of Luis Enrique and Simone Inza…

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Ex Libris Protagonist - A Conversation with Dr. David Kilpatrick Pt. 2 1:00:00

6d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

We have the privilege to discuss 95 Theses on the Reformation of Football: Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Global Football Governance with author, Dr David Kilpatrick. Over two parts we discuss the state of the sport, how we've come to adore it, and how to best preserve association football, or soccer. World Cups, Promotion & Relegation, C…

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What happened to Man City's alleged rule breaches? | Listener Questions 58:47

6d ago58:47

58:47

The TSS Gang is here to answer your questions! On this episode we’re asking what happened to Man City’s points deduction woes, we’re considering whether The USMNT should tank the Gold Cup, we’re asking if there’s a world where Man Utd gets its finances in order, and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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What Are Realistic Expectations for the USMNT Heading into the 2026 World Cup? 1:13:18

6d ago1:13:18

1:13:18

Jeff Carlisle wrote an article last week about the USMNT titled "Gold Cup absences worst-case scenario for U.S. World Cup hopes" so this episode we’re diving into a question a lot of fans are wondering heading into 2026: What Are Realistic Expectations for the USMNT Heading into the 2026 World Cup?By Chop Soccer

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Gold Cup DEFCON, Biggest American Soccer Headlines In History, Galaxy WOES 1:09:48

6d ago1:09:48

1:09:48

The boys are back and going in on American soccer. This week, Jason and Jared talk about the USMNT Gold Cup prospects, our confidence levels around the team (USING THE PATENTED 'DEFCON' SCALE), and the decision by Christian Pulisic to play for Milan after pulling out of the USMNT summer. Then, some blind ranking. Jared throws Jason 11 of the bigges…

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PSG v Inter: 2025 Champions League Final preview and predictions 53:25

7d ago53:25

53:25

Your favorite foursome is back together to preview this weekend's Champions League Final. Is this our dream final? How do the narratives on the two teams differ? Who will be the key players in the tactical battle? Plus, potential lineups, key matchups, and our individual scoreline predictions. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our …

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The Super Show - Just the Two of Us... 31:00

7d ago31:00

31:00

John and Dan discuss the results from the week that was. Big moves my Ft Lauderdale and continued sinking from Dallas. Spokane has all to play for in the last week of the season!

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The C - Episode 19 20:48

7d ago20:48

20:48

Chris and Josh are back with Episode 19 of THE C - we review the scorlines from matchday 12, take a look at the Western and Eastern Conference standings, then preview the only three league games this coming week. Lastly, we whip through the 16 fixtures in this USL Cup break and pick out a few which seem most interesting to us.…

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Is Pochettino sending a message with his latest roster? | USMNT Weekly 59:00

8d ago59:00

59:00

Ryan, Taylor, and Joe break down Mauricio Pochettino's roster for the USMNT's busy summer. Where are all the big stars? How big of a problem is Christian Pulisic's absence? And is Poch sending a message with his squad selections? Which players should we be paying special attention to? We discuss all that -- and much more -- on the show. WE HAVE A Y…

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#277 USMNT Gold Cup Roster and MLS USMNT Players Light It Up 1:10:21

8d ago1:10:21

1:10:21

Logan and Jordan are back and discuss the Gold Cup Roster, Pulisic and Musah are sitting out, and the players in the Club World Cup have their clubs as priority per FIFA. What do we think of the roster? Then we discuss the weekend action in MLS. Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: y…

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One League Under the C - Ep 54 w/ guest Benji Wade of the Spokane Soccer Show 37:29

8d ago37:29

37:29

One League Under the C is back and we're joined by Benji Wade of the Spokane Soccer Show to whip through recent results, review the USL League One table, and preview Spokane Velocity's upcoming USL Cup match against AV Alta. We also discuss the roster shifts from the pre-season and how that strength in depth has led to their current position at the…

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What it’s like interviewing Messi! Plus, Atlanta United’s big win & Christian Pulisic drama | MLS Update 1:24:11

9d ago1:24:11

1:24:11

Taylor, Joe, and Jeff are joined by MLS Season Pass’ Michele Giannone to talk all things MLS (and a bit of USMNT). We chat about what was it like for Michele to interview Lionel Messi last week, Atlanta United’s big win over FC Cincinnati on Sunday, St. Louis City’s struggles, the San Jose Earthquakes’ turnaround, and a pair of big games coming up …

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McTominay's Scudetto-winning moment, how Arsenal made WCL history, and much more! | Weekend Review 1:10:00

10d ago1:10:00

1:10:00

With Ryan in London cheering on Wimbledon and hurling insults at Walsall, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to take a look back at a wild final weekend in most of Europe's domestic leagues. How did Arsenal manage to best reigning back-to-back champions Barcelona in the Women's Champions League Final? How did Scott McTominay cement his legacy in Na…

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Open Cup Ends — Who’s trending up in USL? A recap of Matchweek 11 and a preview of USL Jägermeister Cup, plus much more! 42:17

10d ago42:17

42:17

We cover a packed Matchweek 11, starting with Charleston Battery’s growing dominance and a pivotal breakthrough win for Birmingham Legion under Mark Briggs. Pittsburgh’s U.S. Open Cup run comes to an end against MLS opposition, but not without a moment to remember, while New Mexico United continues to impress out West with another commanding perfor…

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Wins or Vibes: What Really Matters to Angel City Fans? 1:13:40

13d ago1:13:40

1:13:40

Jeff Kassouf wrote an article last week about Angel City FC titled "Angel City's jump from Hollywood brand to good NWSL team" so this episode we’re diving into a question a lot of modern sports teams face: Do fans actually care if their team wins, as long as the brand looks good off the field? What are Angel City FC known for? Why Off-Field Brandin…

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Ex Libris Protagonist - A Conversation with Dr. David Kilpatrick Pt. 1 58:00

13d ago58:00

58:00

We have the privilege to discuss 95 Theses on the Reformation of Football: Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Global Football Governance with author, Dr David Kilpatrick. Over two parts we discuss the state of the sport, how we've come to adore it, and how to best preserve association football, or soccer. World Cups, Promotion & Relegation, C…

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USMNT Gold Cup Roster Review: No Pulisic, No Party? 1:17:42

13d ago1:17:42

1:17:42

The Best Soccer Show boys are back to talk about the new USMNT roster dropped by head coach Mauricio Pochettino on Thursday. The headline is that Christian Pulisic asked to be left out of the summer Gold Cup tournament after a long couple of season for club and country. Was it the right choice for Pulisic and for Pochettino? There's a full roster b…

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Riqui Puig to the USMNT, changing the FA Cup & mid-season manager switches | Listener Questions 42:59

13d ago42:59

42:59

The TSS Gang is here to delve into the Lsietenr Questions mailbag! On this episode, we’re looking at the players who picked the wrong national team, we’re considering at the best mid-season managerial switches, and we’re putting Riqui Puig in the USMNT! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and s…

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The Protagonist Show - S1.E9 - USL Exits USOC 35:52

13d ago35:52

35:52

With the last USL Championship club out of the US Open Cup, what's a lower league soccer fan to do? Plus, Liga MX getting litigious and USL Super League about to be playoff happy! All that and so much more.

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Spurs finally win a trophy! Why were Man Utd so bad? | Europa League Final review 58:48

14d ago58:48

58:48

The whole gang is here to dive into the Europa League Final! How did Tottenham end their trophy drought? What went wrong for Manchester United? And what comes next for both struggling teams? 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+…

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Cristian Parano talks learning English and playing for the Sacramento Republic 27:56

14d ago27:56

27:56

On this episode of The Breakaway, star attacker Cristian Parano returns to the show to talk his relationship with his teammates, how much he's enjoyed playing for the club, and working on his English during his time in the US.

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Dest! Jedi! Wide attackers? Breaking down the USMNT Gold Cup provisional roster | USMNT Weekly 59:38

15d ago59:38

59:38

We have the latest 60-player provisional roster for the USMNT, and we also have... waaaay too many thoughts about it. Surprise inclusions and omissions, our preferred final rosters and starting elevens, and a deeper look at what the pool itself reveals about the state of the program. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes h…

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The W Show - Nick Mendola Talks FC Buffalo 37:53

15d ago37:53

37:53

Media veteran and founder of FC Buffalo, Nick Mendola, joins Dan and John to talk about the Buffalo soccer scene, what's helped his club stick around for so long, and his team's chances in 2025. Plus a recap of USL W League action!

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#276 Buy or Sell? Who Are the Real Contenders 14 Matchdays In? 1:12:12

15d ago1:12:12

1:12:12

Logan and Jordan are back and catching up on the last 3 matchdays. Who are the real contenders? Who is out of contention already? Many more questions are answered in this weeks episode. Follow the show: Twitter: @statesideshow Instagram: @statesideshow Facebook.com/Statesideshow Youtube: youtube.com/@statesideshow Email: [email protected] Lin…

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Messi goes off on MLS refs, plus Greg Vanney’s new contract & Rivalry Week recap | MLS Update 59:42

16d ago59:42

59:42

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe dive into the latest and greatest from around MLS! From Lionel Messi’s referee complaints, potential new contract, and Inter Miami’s latest embarrassment to Greg Vanney’s new deal and El Trafico to a look around the best rivalries MLS has to offer, we ran the bases. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episod…

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S1E218 - Saturday Night Goal Festival in Sacramento! 1:15:41

16d ago1:15:41

1:15:41

In this episode of State of the Republic Podcast, we relive Sacramento Republic’s amazing 5-0 victory over Las Vegas Lights—a performance that took everyone by surprise after a slow offensive start to the season. We talk all about the game day experience at Heart Health Park, talk about the five goals scored, and highlight standout performances fro…

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The Super Show - Emina Ekic, MVP 39:19

16d ago39:19

39:19

With the playoffs just a couple of weeks away, the matches are red hot and every result matters. The team breaks down the week that was and look ahead.

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Crystal Palace's historic FA Cup win & Serie A title drama | Weekend Review 57:01

17d ago57:01

57:01

The TSS Gang is here to look back upon an action-packed - and emotional - weekend, in which Crystal Palace scored a victory for the Underdogs, Napoli and Inter kept a dramatic scudetto race going, 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! Chec…

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Shutouts and Surprises: Matchweek 10 recap and much more! 42:57

17d ago42:57

42:57

Matchweek 10 saw many shutouts across the league and some suprise results. Rhode Island FC's back to form with their road victory against Birmingham Legion and Tampa Bay, continuing their unbeaten streak when scoring first. We analyze El Paso Locomotive's remarkable turnaround this season with their convincing 3-1 win over Indy Eleven, Phoenix Risi…

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Como's success, Antony's increased production & vibes! | Listener Questions 57:35

20d ago57:35

57:35

The TSS Gang is here with another adventure in the Listener Questions mailbag! On this episode, we’re debating vibes and data, we’re making a league of American-owned teams, we’re taking a trip to Como, 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…

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The Protagonist Show - S1.E8 - Jason Davis Take the Wheel 38:33

20d ago38:33

38:33

Jason Davis fills in for Josh Duder and Dan brings the topic list. MNUFC and Inter Miami fighting over tifo. Gianni Infantino and FIFA's corruption. Pachuca Liga MX's Newest Champion Plus viewing recommendations and Off Topics.

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Republic defender Jack Gurr joins the show 35:13

20d ago35:13

35:13

On this episode of The Breakaway, fullback Jack Gurr joins Connor to talk recent form, stories from team trips, and how his family reacts to him playing in the US.By Sacramento Republic FC

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What went wrong for Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid and what needs to go right for Xabi Alonso? | The Big Thing w/ Jack Lang 1:00:28

20d ago1:00:28

1:00:28

It's the return of The Big Thing, and it's a topic featuring a legendary manager, a legendary club and a legendary national team... and we're hoping for at least a somewhat legendary episode! Taylor is joined by Joe and Graham (and then later The Athletic's Jack Lang) to discuss Carlo Ancelotti's impending departure from Real Madrid, what happens n…

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New US Soccer Kits, Dest Hasn't Heard From Pochettino, Should Pulisic Skip The Gold Cup? 1:11:13

21d ago1:11:13

1:11:13

The Best Soccer Show boys are back to talk American soccer. First up, the new USWNT and USMNT kits. Then Jason and Jared talk about Mauricio Pochettino's lack of communication with Sergino Dest. What does it mean!?? Then the big question looming for the summer: Should the likes of Christian Pulisic and Jedi Robinson be given some time off after a l…

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Why isn’t the Bundesliga home to top U.S. players? Plus, Poch hasn't talked with Dest? | USMNT Weekly 48:52

22d ago48:52

48:52

The awesome foursome is here to dive into all things U.S. men’s national team! On today’s show, we discussed the decline of Americans playing in the German top-flight, Sergiño Dest not having heard from Poch, and a trio of under-the-radar U.S. players in a brand-new “Show and Tell” segment. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our epi…

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S1E217 - A Week of Last-Minute Goals! 1:29:45

22d ago1:29:45

1:29:45

This week we're talking about two matches (which had last-minute goals in Sac Republic's favor). The 2-1 Open Cup loss away at San Jose, and the 1-1 tie at home vs Indy Eleven. We also talk about results from our Central Valley soccer teams, Podcast Winner Dinner, and more! Intro/Outro Music: The following music was used for this media project:Musi…

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The W Show - Asheville City's Head Coach Maxi Viera 27:43

22d ago27:43

27:43

Fresh off a big 1-0 win in week 1 of USL W League, the gaffer joins Dan and John to talk about what he's building in Asheville City. Maxi discusses his path to the United States from Uruguay, his journey through American soccer, and why he's taking Suarez for his best XI. Then the hosts recap the rest of the table and look forward to this week's ma…

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Which MLS superstar would we build our team around? Plus, trophy favorites, rising stars & more | MLS Update 1:10:03

23d ago1:10:03

1:10:03

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe combine to tackle a set of big-picture questions about MLS! From franchise cornerstones to MLS Cup favorites to rising young USMNT talents to teams with work to do this summer, we covered an Obed Vargas-esque amount of ground. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like and subscr…

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The Super Show - The Brooklyn Tumble 52:15

23d ago52:15

52:15

The hits keep coming and this weekend gave us some massive matches to recap. Brooklyn draws in a must-win, while Dallas chokes against DC. All that, plus a load of playoff talk and just how good this league is!

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Barcelona's incredible Clasico win & drama in Serie A! | Weekend Review 58:48

24d ago58:48

58:48

The TSS Gang is here to look back upon an action-packed weekend, in which Barcelona triumphed in a wild Clasico, Bayern Munich celebrated their latest title, the scudetto race tightened up in Italy, 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! Ch…

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Ep 50: Last Hound Standing! US Open Cup Rd 32 blues & things pick up in USL Championship! 50:40

24d ago50:40

50:40

In Episode 50 of TalkUSL, we dive deep into a dramatic US Open Cup Round of 32 that saw Pittsburgh Riverhounds emerge as the sole USL Championship survivor among eight challengers, securing a thrilling 1-0 victory over NYCFC. We analyze Rhode Island FC's historic night against New England Revolution, marking the competition's return to Pawtucket fo…

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Is Xabi Alonso a good fit for Real Madrid? | Listener Questions 1:00:48

27d ago1:00:48

1:00:48

The TSS Gang is here with our latest foray into the Listener Questions mailbag! On this episode, we're asking whether Big Ange could coach in MLS, whether Xabi Alonso is what Real Madrid needs, whether the Bundesliga would be better off on NBC, and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash the like…

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The Protagonist Show - S1.E7 - 16 Matches, 1 Winner 36:59

27d ago36:59

36:59

Josh and Dan discuss the soul-crushing MLS romp in the USOC round of 32, then discuss the women's amatuer game in this country and the need for US Soccer to get involved now!

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