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#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, and Northern Ireland
This epis…
6 years, 9 months ago
#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 America?
Plus, we reveal our pl…
6 years, 10 months ago
#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 exist, why doesn't anyone seem to…
6 years, 10 months ago
#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 what we see today.
This episod…
6 years, 10 months ago
#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's show is sponsored by Expres…
6 years, 10 months ago
#11 Strengths and weakness of different formations: 4-4-2, 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2
We explain and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of some of the most commonly used formations in soccer.
Today's sponsor is Away Days. Visit http:…
6 years, 10 months ago
#10 USMNT All-Time XI
We look back at the history of the US Men's National Team and go position by position to decide the all-time best XI.
Today's show is sponsored by Ex…
6 years, 10 months ago
#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, and what can go wrong.
VIDEO…
7 years, 2 months ago
#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 Show episode, and we'll soon add…
7 years, 2 months ago
#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 the moves, the moments, and t…
7 years, 2 months ago