Best Top Of The Round A D Podcasts (2025)

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Wimbledon at the Halfway Point 36:59

5h ago36:59

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Ben is back with Ricky Dimon to discuss a third round at Wimbledon that was much less tumultuous than the previous two rounds, and the second week outlook for the tournament that it set up. On the women's side, is it Sabalenka or the field? And is the men's side still looking like likely chalk of Sinner-Djokovic and Fritz-Alcaraz semifinals? Thank …

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Tim Weah's earnings, the worst tournament performances & soccer as art | Listener Questions 49:09

1h ago49:09

49:09

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! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠W…

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Draper, Paolini Out as Wimbledon Upsets Continue 27:10

2d ago27:10

27:10

Ben is joined once more by Ricky Dimon to catch up on the further upsets in the second round of Wimbledon after the carnage in the opening round, and to set up third round clashes. We start with Jack Draper, the local hope who was bundled out by 2017 runner-up Marin Cilic. We then wrap up the rest of the men, including exits for Americans Frances T…

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USMNT v Guatemala review: why the game went from very good to very tense very quickly 1:05:00

4h ago1:05:00

1:05:00

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 p…

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Celtics and Lakers Competing for Free Agents? 52:12

2d ago52:12

52:12

On this episode of Showtime w/ Coop, Lakers legend Michael Cooper and CLNS Media’s Nick Gelso break down NBA Free Agency, including the Celtics’ cap crunch and the Lakers' slow start amid LeBron James' opt-in and growing uncertainty. They react to LeBron’s comments on ring culture, discuss the implications of a potential Lakers ownership sale, and …

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What does Man City's shock Club World Cup exit say about their upcoming season? 54:55

3d ago54:55

54:55

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 subscri…

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Upsets Abound in 2025 Wimbledon First Round 28:47

4d ago28:47

28:47

After an unexpectedly tumultuous two days at Wimbledon, Ben is joined by Ricky Dimon to discuss the record number of upsets from the first round of Wimbledon, in which 23 seeds lost their first match, including some big names. Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev and more were all sent packing in various ways, and we discus…

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Who understands their player pool more: Pochettino with the US or Marsch with Canada? 1:08:52

4d ago1:08:52

1:08:52

Jeff Reuter takes a break from covering all the soccer to discuss... all the soccer. We spend the first 2 segments of the show discussing Canada and the USA's respective performances at the Gold Cup, and also take a look at the USMNT's semifinal matchup with Guatemala. After that, we break down the MLS All-Star selections, ponder the arrival of Tim…

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USMNT v Costa Rica: Is Freese now Poch's number one after Gold Cup heroics? 1:02:10

5d ago1:02:10

1:02:10

The United States Men's National Team are through to the semifinals of the Gold Cup after overcoming Costa Rica via penalty shootout. It was a match to remember for (Harvard's) Matt Freese, and a demonstration of growth in the national team group. Bring on Guatemala! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Smash …

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Can anyone stop Man City? | Club World Cup Review 56:20

8d ago56:20

56:20

The FIFA Club World Club Group Stage has concluded, giving us the opportunity to look back at the biggest storylines so far, while also taking a look ahead to some very enticing Round of 16 matchups! 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 Pa…

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Is the next USMNT manager already working in Concacaf? | Take It or Leave It 50:23

9d ago50:23

50:23

For the first time in 2025, we return to the TIOLI well! We're discussing your hottest takes, including the success of the Club World Cup, the next USMNT manager, Thomas Frank finally being the right managerial fit for Spurs, Manchester United's timeline to silverware, and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes h…

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What’s wrong with the USMNT? | Listener Questions 1:04:05

10d ago1:04:05

1:04:05

The whole gang is here to dive into your questions! Should the Club World Cup be hosted in a specific region of the U.S.? How would each of us improve our national teams if FIFA allowed trades between federations? Which USMNT players do we think Poch trusts most? And why isn’t the USMNT performing at a higher level? Plus, how would Southampton do i…

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Inter Miami’s historic Club World Cup run & cash trade proposals | MLS Update 1:07:42

11d ago1:07:42

1:07:42

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to dive into the latest from around MLS (and the MLS teams at the Club World Cup). Just how did Inter Miami pull off the first competitive victory for an MLS team over a UEFA opponent with their win over Porto? And how did they advance from the Club World Cup’s Group A to book a date with PSG in the Round of 16? Plus,…

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USMNT v Haiti: the Gold Cup group stage is finished - long live the knockout round! 54:57

12d ago54:57

54:57

Your favorite foursome is back together to discuss the USA's final game of the Gold Cup group stage. What went right against Haiti, whose stock is up (and down) after the latest performance, and what do we want to see from Poch's men against Costa Rica in the knockout round? WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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A Sound Portrait of Wimbledon, A Half-Century Ago 42:03

12d ago42:03

42:03

Something different and pretty cool this time: 50 years ago at Wimbledon, the two singles champions were two of the biggest pioneers in tennis history: Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe. It was also the first of many Wimbledons covered by then-young Canadian tennis journalist Tom Tebbutt, and he made a radio documentary for the CBC of a remarkable b…

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USMNT v Saudi Arabia: Did Pochettino’s team take a step forward? 52:18

15d ago52:18

52:18

Taylor is back! The whole gang combines to review the United States’ 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia in the Gold Cup group stage. What did we learn from the latest 90 minutes of action for Poch’s team? Who stood out? And who struggled? And what do we want to see more of? All that — and more — on the show. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting al…

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Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid, Benfica-Boca madness & tickets | Club World Cup Review 49:26

16d ago49:26

49:26

With the first round of the Club World Cup’s group stage games complete, Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to chat about the biggest standout stories from the tournament so far. From FIFA’s approach to staging the competition to our first look at Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid to the South American teams showing out, there was plenty to sink our teeth into.…

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MLS vs. Saudi Pro League All-Stars: Who Would Win? | Listener Questions 52:16

17d ago52:16

52:16

The TSS Gang is here and ready to dive into the Listener Questions mailbag! On this episode, we’re looking at the best player never to score a goal, we’re comparing the MLS and Saudi All-Stars, we’re asking if an alternative soccer league can go mainstream, and much more! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! S…

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LAFC (kinda?) hang with Chelsea! Inter Miami dissapoint, Sounders' near comeback & more | MLS Update 1:07:26

18d ago1:07:26

1:07:26

With Jeff Rueter fresh off a trip to Seattle covering the Sounders' Club World Cup clash with Botafogo, he and Joe Lowery dive into the latest from MLS teams at the tournament. How are they doing after one game played apiece? And who's stood out so far? Plus, what's happened in MLS's regular season? All that -- and more -- on the show. WE HAVE A YO…

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Critiquing Shaq’s Top 10 ALL-TIME List, BIG 3 League & NBA Finals Game 5 57:38

19d ago57:38

57:38

On this episode of Showtime with Coop, former NBA Champion Michael Cooper and CLNS Media’s Nick Gelso dive into the biggest headlines surrounding the BIG3 and NBA.Coop reacts to the heated altercation between Lance Stephenson and Dwight Howard in his first game coaching a city-branded BIG3 team, reflecting on how he’ll manage emotions moving forwar…

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USMNT v Trinidad & Tobago: Who shined in the U.S.'s Gold Cup opener? 53:03

19d ago53:03

53:03

The USMNT kicked its 2025 Gold Cup campaign off with a much-needed with for Mauricio Pochettino's side - the TSS Gang is here to get under the hood of the performance and to see how it affects the national team going forward! 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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Club World Cup Preview: Groups E-H, featuring Real Madrid, Man City, Juventus, and more! 1:14:25

22d ago1:14:25

1:14:25

Part two of our 2025 Club World Cup Previews are here! We have 2 truths and a lie about each team in Groups E through H, and once again, it's up to the co-hosts (and you all) to figure out which is which. Group E: Joe River Plate (Argentina) Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan) Monterrey (Mexico) Inter Milan (Italy) Group F: Taylor Fluminense (Brazil) Boruss…

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Club World Cup Preview: Group A through Group D, featuring PSG, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and more! 1:07:51

23d ago1:07:51

1:07:51

We preview the start of the 2025 Club World Cup using the tried and true method of lying about the teams involved. We have 2 truths and a lie about each team in Groups A through D, and it's up to the co-hosts (and you all) to figure out which is which. Group A: Taylor Al Ahly (Egypt) Porto (Portugal) Palmeiras (Brazil) Inter Miami (United States) G…

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Where is the hope for Poch’s USMNT after Switzerland embarrassment? 1:14:55

24d ago1:14:55

1:14:55

After the United States’ 4-0 loss to Switzerland on Tuesday night, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into what went wrong for Pochettino’s team. What was behind his lineup choices? Who struggled? Did we learn anything at all? And how can the USMNT improve? All that — and more — on the show. WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're posting all our episodes…

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Expectations for Inter Miami, Seattle Sounders & LAFC at the Club World Cup! | MLS Update 1:04:20

25d ago1:04:20

1:04:20

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe take a look at MLS’s three Club World Cup entrants to examine just what the next couple of weeks will hold for them. Which team has the best chance to make it out of the group? And which team is most in trouble? Plus, we chat about DC United’s struggles after their 7-1 loss to the Chicago Fire over the weekend. All that — and …

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Alcaraz d. Sinner and Gauff d. Sabalenka in French Open Final Thrillers 51:25

27d ago51:25

51:25

[Reuploaded to fix what was an incomplete file on some podcast platforms the last time!] Ben and Tumaini, on the mic one last time from their house in Paris, are fresh off two thrilling finals at Roland Garros. We start with the just-ended men's final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, which produced some of the best tennis ever seen after a…

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USMNT v Turkiye: deep-dive review and individual player analysis 1:05:46

28d ago1:05:46

1:05:46

Graham and Joe are running the show for a special Saturday TSS episode! They're breaking down the USA's 2-1 friendly loss to Turkiye, with the general consensus that this was "mostly pretty okay." Which players impressed and which ones validated the hosts' respective low opinions? Is Pochettino 100% aware that John Tolkin is in the squad? How much …

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Tokyo Drifting 1:32:00

29d ago1:32:00

1:32:00

We welcome Patreon supporter, Steve Wilson, to talk his trip to Japan and his visit to Tokyo Disneyland Resort Drop us an email [email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Patreon for $2 a month⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & receive early access to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dis After Dark⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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End of Season Awards: Best Player, Manager, Goal and much more! 1:07:39

1M ago1:07:39

1:07:39

We're rolling out the red carpet for the Annual Total Soccer Show End of (European) Season Awards! Or, the Toties as all the cool kids are calling it! In this episode, we’re handing out awards for the best players, teams, managers, moments, stories, and much more! It's surely the most glamorous episode on the podcast calendar! WE HAVE A YOUTUBE CHA…

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Roland Garros 2025: Quarters Into Semis 40:18

1M ago40:18

40:18

Ben and Tumaini, together again, are back to wrap up the quarterfinals and look ahead to the semifinals for both the men and women at Roland Garros. We start with the women, where a too-close-to-call Sabalenka-Swiatek semifinal is set, and super-surprise Lois Boisson might just be playing well enough to keep her strong form going against Coco Gauff…

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Michael Cooper on Lakers & Celtics Future, BIG 3 & NBA Finals 1:01:58

1M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

Lakers legend Michael Cooper goes LIVE on Showtime w/ Coop with CLNS Media’s Nick Gelso to break down the future of the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics, the state of the BIG3, and his thoughts on the 2025 NBA Finals. Coop shares unfiltered takes on roster moves, front office dynamics, and whether either franchise can stay at the top. 0:00 EPI…

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

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

1M 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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Roland Garros 2025 Midway Round-Up 44:26

1M ago44:26

44:26

Ben and Tumaini, fresh off their collaboration on Ben's Victor Barber interview, catch up on everything in the first four rounds of Roland Garros. We start with the big results of the day--Bublik d. Draper and Boisson d. Pegula--and then discuss the scheduling and the morass of night sessions. We then check in on the various shortlist contenders--A…

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

1M 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

1M 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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What happened to Man City's alleged rule breaches? | Listener Questions 58:47

1M 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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PSG v Inter: 2025 Champions League Final preview and predictions 53:25

1M 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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Is Pochettino sending a message with his latest roster? | USMNT Weekly 59:00

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

1M 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

1M 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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Episode 400! Draw Me Like One of Your French Opens, 2025 1:24:53

1M ago1:24:53

1:24:53

Ben and Tumaini (whom Redditors agree has "quietly become the best tennis journalist on the planet") are delighted to have "Episode 400," which is actually the 566th episode of NCR with real counting, coincide with an annual favorite episode title. After a long media day in Paris, we break down the men and then the women. Is anyone there to disrupt…

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

1M 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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Spurs finally win a trophy! Why were Man Utd so bad? | Europa League Final review 58:48

1M 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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Dest! Jedi! Wide attackers? Breaking down the USMNT Gold Cup provisional roster | USMNT Weekly 59:38

2M 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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Episode 399a: Jannik Sinner, Superstar of Rome 36:23

2M ago36:23

36:23

Forestalling NCR's imminent quatercentenary ever so slightly, Ben and Tumaini turn on the microphone together for the first time in their shared Paris abode, just to wrap up some loose ends from Rome before our big French Open draw show later this week. Tumaini discusses the incredible superstar status of Jannik Sinner, who enraptured the public an…

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