Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

Podcast18 episodes summarized

MurmurCast publishes AI-generated summaries of Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...’s Podcast episodes — 18 summarized so far, covering The Cooligans' new Yahoo Sports/Apple TV broadcast deal, Breakaway Tour summer experience with celebrity performers, Alternative MLS commentary approach and philosophy, NYCFC's Etihad Park stadium development, American soccer comedy and audience engagement, Logistics of live touring and broadcasting. Each summary distills the key insights, topics, and takeaways so you can decide what’s worth your time before pressing play.

Christian Polanco discusses The Cooligans' new gig! | TSS Extra

32mSep 11, 2026

Christian Polanco of The Cooligans discusses their summer World Cup tour with major performers and announces a new partnership with Yahoo Sports and Apple TV to provide alternative commentary for two MLS matches. He reflects on his journey with NYCFC and their upcoming Etihad Park stadium.

NewsDiscussionThe Cooligans' new Yahoo Sports/Apple TV broadcast dealBreakaway Tour summer experience with celebrity performersAlternative MLS commentary approach and philosophy

When will your team be a contender: now, sprint season, or new calendar? | MLS Update

1h 0mSep 8, 2026

The Total Soccer Show hosts Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowry, and Jeff Reuter evaluate all 30 MLS teams to determine whether they are contenders now, in the sprint season, or in the 2027-2028 season with the new calendar format. They discuss recent transfer window moves, player injuries, and roster compositions to assess each team's competitive timeline.

DiscussionOpinionMLS team competitiveness assessmentTransfer window analysis and player acquisitionsSprint season format implications

Arsenal dominate Chelsea and PSG's slow start | Weekend Review

51mSep 7, 2026

The Total Soccer Show Weekend Review covers Premier League Game Week 3, discussing Arsenal's dominant 2-1 victory over Chelsea, Newcastle's impressive comeback from 2-0 down against Bournemouth, and PSG's slow start in Ligue 1 despite strong underlying performances. The hosts analyze tactical approaches, player performances, and emerging trends across multiple European leagues.

DiscussionOpinionPremier League Game Week 3 analysisArsenal vs Chelsea tactical breakdownNewcastle's post-transfer window performance

What was the best American player summer transfer? | USMNT Weekly

43mSep 3, 2026

USMNT Weekly discusses the best and worst American player summer transfers, with Xavier Gozo's move to Crystal Palace highlighted as the top transfer. The hosts also provide an in-depth analysis of 17-year-old prospect Mathis Albert remaining at Borussia Dortmund, positioning him as an exciting future talent for the U.S. national team.

OpinionDiscussionUSMNT summer transfers 2024Xavier Gozo's move to Crystal PalaceGio Reyna's transfer to Strasbourg

Why did Balogun’s Premier League move fall through? | Transfer Deadline Day Review

47mSep 2, 2026

A Transfer Deadline Day Review episode discussing major Premier League transfer deals, including Florian Balogun's failed move to Everton, Enzo Fernandez's record £125 million transfer to Manchester City, and various other signings across top clubs. The hosts analyze why certain deals happened, their strategic fit, and overall window performance for major Premier League teams.

DiscussionNewsFlorian Balogun's failed Everton transferEnzo Fernandez's record £125 million move to Manchester CityTottenham's Mikhailo Mudrik loan signing

St. Louis City swing big, Chucky Lozano’s San Diego return & more! | MLS Update

59mSep 1, 2026

The Total Soccer Show discusses major MLS transfers including Rafael Navarro to St. Louis City, Owen Wolfe to Sporting Kansas City, and Chucky Lozano's return to San Diego. The hosts analyze how these moves affect team trajectories, evaluate Inter-Miami's hiring of Christian Killi Gonzalez as coach, and debate whether star signings alone can fix defensive issues.

DiscussionOpinionRafael Navarro transfer to St. Louis CityColorado Rapids player sales and roster managementSporting Kansas City's Owen Wolfe acquisition

Are Chelsea Premier League contenders? | Weekend Review

52mAug 31, 2026

The Total Soccer Show Weekend Review covers multiple European leagues with focus on Chelsea's attacking prowess but defensive vulnerabilities, Tottenham's growing pains despite squad improvements, Newcastle's excellent counter-attacking performances, and Como's impressive Serie A form under Cesc Fabregas.

DiscussionOpinionPremier League - Chelsea's defensive vulnerabilities vs attacking prowessPremier League - Tottenham's integration of new signings and mental resiliencePremier League - Newcastle's counter-attacking excellence under new manager

Who is the true LeBron James of soccer? | Listener Questions

54mAug 27, 2026

In this listener questions episode of Total Soccer Show, the hosts discuss Liga MX's breakaway from promotion/relegation, identify one-hit wonder players in soccer history, debate the appropriate use of "should have scored" in commentary relative to expected goals values, explain why swap deals are rare in soccer compared to American sports, and explore which soccer player best compares to LeBron James.

DiscussionOpinionLiga MX promotion-relegation suspensionOne-hit wonder players in soccer historyExpected goals (xG) and commentary standards

Is Folarin Balogun good enough for Barcelona? | USMNT Weekly

59mAug 26, 2026

The Total Soccer Show discusses Younes Moussa's resurgence at AC Milan under Ruben Amorim, explores Folarin Balogun's potential moves to top European clubs including Barcelona, and highlights several American players making impacts in European competitions including Sam Adeniran's stellar performance for LASK against Celtic.

DiscussionOpinionUSMNT player performances in European competitionsTransfer market speculation and player movementsYounes Moussa's AC Milan resurgence

Is a new top-spending club emerging? Plus: Embolo to Atlanta! | MLS Update

58mAug 25, 2026

The Total Soccer Show discusses major MLS summer transfer moves including Sporting Kansas City's aggressive spending under new owner Peter Malouk, Dan Jovalic's trade to Seattle, Breel Embolo's signing with Atlanta, and Khalid Elamad's move from Minnesota to Austin as Chief Soccer Officer. The hosts analyze how these organizational changes reflect shifting dynamics in MLS investment and strategy.

DiscussionNewsSporting Kansas City's record spending under new owner Peter MaloukDan Jovalic trade to Seattle SoundersBreel Embolo signing with Atlanta United

Arsenal start strong and Man Utd get mauled by The Tigers | Weekend Review

58mAug 24, 2026

The Weekend Review podcast covers opening day Premier League results and European action, with Hull City's shocking 2-0 win over Manchester United being the standout upset, while Arsenal impressed with a 3-0 victory over Coventry and Liverpool drew 2-2 with Newcastle in Arne Slot's debut. The hosts also announce a inaugural Total Soccer Show trip to Scotland and discuss Real Madrid's tactical concerns under José Mourinho's return.

DiscussionNewsManchester United's disappointing loss to Hull CityArsenal's impressive defensive and attacking displayLiverpool's new attacking philosophy under Arne Slot

Premier League 2026-27 Predictions: top four, relegation candidates, breakout players, and more!

58mAug 21, 2026

The Total Soccer Show hosts make predictions for the 2026-27 Premier League season, covering the title race, top five finishes, relegation candidates, first manager sackings, and breakout players. They predict Arsenal will win the title again, with significant uncertainty among other top teams due to managerial changes and squad rebuilds.

OpinionDiscussionArsenal title defense and predictionsManchester City's transition without Pep GuardiolaLiverpool squad depth and managerial philosophy concerns

Premier League 2026-27 Preview: Manchester United, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland & Tottenham

1h 6mAug 20, 2026

In this Premier League 2026-27 preview episode, the Total Soccer Show team discusses Manchester United, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland, and Tottenham. The hosts analyze each team's summer transfers, managerial situations, tactical approaches, and prospects for the coming season, with particular focus on Manchester United's improved squad, Newcastle's high-risk tactical reset, and Tottenham's significant investment in defensive stability.

DiscussionOpinionManchester United summer transfers and managerial stabilityNewcastle United's tactical reset under JeislerNottingham Forest's transitional rebuilding

Premier League 2026-27 Preview: Hull City, Ipswich Town, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester City

1h 3mAug 19, 2026

This Premier League preview episode covers five promoted and established clubs: Hull City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Liverpool, and Manchester City. The hosts discuss each team's summer transfers, managerial changes, tactical approaches, and prospects for the 2026-27 season, with particular emphasis on how new managers and squad changes will affect performance.

OpinionDiscussionPremier League team previews 2026-27 seasonSummer transfer activity and spendingManagerial changes and tactical approaches

Premier League 2026-27 Preview: Chelsea, Coventry, Crystal Palace, Everton & Fulham

1h 1mAug 18, 2026

In part two of their Premier League 2026-27 preview, the Total Soccer Show hosts discuss Chelsea, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Everton, and Fulham. They analyze each team's transfer activity, managerial changes, tactical approaches, and make specific predictions about their seasons, with emphasis on Chelsea's chaotic spending, Coventry's long-term vision despite likely relegation, Crystal Palace's continuity under new manager Pierre Sage, Everton's counterattacking style, and Fulham's uncertain direction under Álvaro Arbeloa.

DiscussionOpinionChelsea's transfer strategy and managerial instabilityCoventry City's long-term vision and expected relegationCrystal Palace's squad continuity and new manager appointment

Premier League 2026-27 Preview: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford & Brighton

59mAug 17, 2026

The Total Soccer Show provides in-depth previews of five Premier League clubs for the 2026-27 season: Arsenal (defending champions), Aston Villa (defending Europa League champions), Bournemouth (newly promoted to Europe), Brentford (top-half finishers), and Brighton (Conference League qualifiers). The hosts discuss each team's summer transfers, managerial approaches, key players, and make specific statistical predictions for the season.

OpinionDiscussionPremier League 2026-27 season previewsTransfer market analysis and summer signingsManagerial strategies and tactical approaches

Why is Bezos buying into Liverpool? | Listener Questions

48mAug 13, 2026

In this listener questions episode of the Total Soccer Show, the hosts discuss Jeff Bezos' investment in Liverpool, debate which goalkeepers would make the best outfield players, explore how managers bring coaching staff to new clubs, and construct an all-college soccer starting XI to assess the quality of NCAA development.

DiscussionOpinionJeff Bezos' Liverpool investment and consortium strategyGoalkeeper attributes and outfield player capabilityManagerial staff transitions between clubs

Balogun to Tottenham? This summer’s biggest American transfers | USMNT Weekly

46mAug 12, 2026

The hosts of USMNT Weekly discuss recent summer transfers involving American soccer players, including moves to Europe by Gio Reyna (Strasbourg), Benjamin Cremaschi (Parma), and several players joining Middlesbrough, while also assessing the likelihood of potential future transfers like Folarin Balogun to Tottenham and Tyler Adams to Newcastle.

DiscussionOpinionGio Reyna's move to StrasbourgMiddlesbrough's American contingentBenjamin Cremaschi's transfer to Parma

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