Ranked #1
#15 Promotion/Relegation and how it could work in the United States
#15 Promotion/Relegation and how it could work in the United States
What is promotion/relegation, why hasn't it been implemented in the United States, and could it be good for soccer in Am... Read more
22 Nov 2019
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57mins
Ranked #2
#2 What do the numbers mean? Number 6, 8, 10, and all the rest
#2 What do the numbers mean? Number 6, 8, 10, and all the rest
We answer the question we get asked the most. By far: What do the numbers mean? He's a great number 6, that number 8 is ... Read more
21 Jul 2019
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28mins
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#11 Strengths and weakness of different formations: 4-4-2, 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2
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#10 USMNT All-Time XI
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#6 How to watch a game for tactics
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We are often asked how we break down and analyze soccer games. So here's an episode with Taylor and I explaining our met... Read more
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#12 How Johan Cruyff changed soccer
#12 How Johan Cruyff changed soccer
We look at the life and career of Johan Cruyff, explaining the numerous ways he changed the way soccer is played. Today'... Read more
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Ranked #7
#17 Bundesliga 50+1 rule — how it works, why it was needed, and how Red Bull beat it
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Daryl calls up Matt Hermann of the Talking Fussball podcast to get a full and thorough explanation of the 50+1 rule, inc... Read more
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#5 Soccer vs Football: American vs British terminology
#5 Soccer vs Football: American vs British terminology
On this classic episode from the Total Soccer Show archives, we get into the different terminologies that Americans and ... Read more
21 Jul 2019
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Ranked #9
#3 Why is it called a derby? Plus: our six favorite derbies
#3 Why is it called a derby? Plus: our six favorite derbies
We offer two explanations for why the term derby is used for a big soccer rivalry, then each offer up three of our favor... Read more
21 Jul 2019
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Ranked #10
#8 Parks and Recreation XI
#8 Parks and Recreation XI
We each select a starting XI of Parks and Rec characters, and explain why they make our team. This is a Total Soccer Sho... Read more
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Ranked #11
#7 Why is Pele so famous?
#7 Why is Pele so famous?
We take a look at Pele's soccer career. Not in a "born in October 1940" kind of way (though he was) but more discussing ... Read more
21 Jul 2019
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#14 Why does the League Cup exist? (and how to make it better)
#14 Why does the League Cup exist? (and how to make it better)
We explain the origin of the English Football League Cup, and ponder the big questions like why does the League Cup exis... Read more
22 Nov 2019
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#16 Why does the UK have four teams? Also: What is IFAB?
#16 Why does the UK have four teams? Also: What is IFAB?
Daryl explains why the United Kingdom is allowed to have four separate international teams — England, Scotland, Wales, a... Read more
28 Nov 2019
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#4 Skills special! Rabona, Trivela, Elastico, Sombrero explained
#4 Skills special! Rabona, Trivela, Elastico, Sombrero explained
We explain four classic skill moves: Rabona Trivela Elastico Sombrero We discuss what it is, the most famous proponent, ... Read more
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#13 History and meaning of the lines and markings on a football pitch
#13 History and meaning of the lines and markings on a football pitch
We take you all the way back to the 1800s to explain what football pitches used to look like and how they evolved into w... Read more
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#9 What is a Panenka? (and how to take one)
#9 What is a Panenka? (and how to take one)
We explain the Panenka penalty, including the man that started it all, Antonin Panenka. We also explain how to take one,... Read more
21 Jul 2019
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27mins
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#18 USA v Mexico, 2002 World Cup
#18 USA v Mexico, 2002 World Cup
We review the game that made Dos a Cero go mainstream. It's the USA's famous 2-0 win over Mexico at the 2002 World Cup. ... Read more
16 Mar 2020
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Ranked #18
#24 What is the Bosman Ruling and how did it impact the transfer market?
#24 What is the Bosman Ruling and how did it impact the transfer market?
Taylor explains what the Bosman Ruling was and goes deep on the impact it had on the European transfer market. Today's ... Read more
30 Apr 2020
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13mins
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#23 What is GAM and what is TAM?
#23 What is GAM and what is TAM?
Daryl answers the questions what is General Allocation Money and Targeted Allocation Money, and how does it work in Majo... Read more
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11mins
Ranked #20
#22 Diego Maradona v England at the 1986 World Cup
#22 Diego Maradona v England at the 1986 World Cup
In the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal, Diego Maradona scored two of the most famous goals of all time. One with his hand, t... Read more
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