Hot episode today as we discuss all the MLS Decision Day drama and we are joined by FC Dallas head coach, Oscar Pareja. We still can't believe it even happened. We were certain he would walk right out of the room once he saw us, but no, he stayed and had a conversation with us that showed us why he has created what he's created in Frisco, Texas. A family of soccer players that believe in their coach wholeheartedly. Segment 1: Is Tata having cold feet about leaving Atlanta? Segment 2: Interview with head coach of @FCDallas Oscar Pareja Segment 3: Decision Day was wild! We recap all the meltdown and Alessandrini karate kicks! Sponsored by Seatgeek. Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Music by: @Feefa_LA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo, Julien Laurens, Carl Anka and Duncan Alexander reflect on the lessons learned from the Champions League. Plus, the beginning of the end for Spurs; Graham Hunter on El Clasico; and Decision Day in MLSRUNNING ORDER: • PART 1a: CL takeaways (01m 50s)• PART 1b: A bad night for Hugo Lloris (13m 30s)• PART 2: Man U v Juventus - 1-0 drubbing, so what next? (16m 10s) • PART 3a: Spurs v City preview (25m 50s) • PART 3b: Liverpool v Cardiff preview - finally, Fabinho? (30m 00s)• PART 3c: Palace v Arsenal preview - and the importance of good manners (33m 00s) • PART 4: El Clasico chat - with Graham Hunter (39m 40s) • PART 5a: News from France, Italy, Scotland and MLS (47m 30s)• PART 5b: The rest of the PL weekend (54m 40s)• PART 5c: The odds with Paddy Power’s Lee Price (61m 10s)• PART 6: Exeunt omnes (63m 00s) CHECK OUT OUR NEW AMERICAN SHOW: • [**Cobi Jones** is the presenter](http://playpodca.st/totallyusa)!GET IN TOUCH: • [follow us on **Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/totallyfootballshow/) • [find us on **Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/thetotallyfootballshow/)• [send us a tweet: **@TheTotallyShow**](http://www.twitter.com/thetotallyshow)CHARITY NEWS:• we’re working with **CALM**, the Campaign Against Living Miserably, who are dedicated to preventing male suicide. [Head to the Calm Zone](https://www.thecalmzone.net/) PARISH NOTICES:• we’re sponsored by [**Paddy Power** - home of the Money Back Special](http://www.paddypower.com/)• get your meat on with a [special breakfast box from **Campbell Meats**](https://www.campbellsmeat.com/product/campbells-breakfast-meat-box.html?promid=TOTALLY) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexi and Mosse look at the impact of Wayne Rooney and Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the MLS Cup Playoff race in the State of the Union (5:16). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (18:58) that Real Madrid's transfer policy could be damaging their brand. Then, a USMNT coaching dark horse and possible World Cup debutants are looked at in Ask Alexi (31:25). Finally, drama surrounding Europe's elite clubs, El Clasico sans Messi or Ronaldo and the return of the Champions League headline The Back Three (45:03). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One year after the USMNT's failure to qualify for the World Cup, Rog takes the temperature of football in America and we relive "The Morning After the Night Before" against Trinidad and Tobago. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog sits down with 19-year-old USMNT and New York Red Bulls midfielder Tyler Adams to talk his journey from ball boy to homegrown hero, his dreams of winning trophies, and the new-look US Men's National Team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alexi and Mosse discuss the USMNT and domestic player opportunities across MLS in the State of the Union (2:44). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (16:52) that the Champions League shines a bright light on the shortcomings of top-level competitions in South America. Then, Americans deciding to play abroad and Jose Mourinho's potential future in the States are explored in Ask Alexi (28:27). Finally, Ronaldo's red card and Christian Pulisic's emergence as a leader headline The Back Three (40:34). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week's loss to Seattle hit Vancouver Whitecaps' playoff hopes hard, but they're still hovering around the playoff line, albeit underneath it, as second placed FC Dallas come to town on Sunday. Joe, Nick, and Gideon look ahead to the match in this week's preview podcast. Can they bounce back from last week's loss? Are they meeting Dallas at the right time after their own mini dip in form? And is there really hope of the playoffs or are we simply grasping at a fantasy? There's a lot on the line, as there will be every week now going forward if the 'Caps can grind out results, and we bring you a new twist on the "Do You Know Who I Am?" game and it's a fun one.

Alexi and Mosse discuss the art of talking trash and the U.S. vs. Mexico in the State of the Union (3:25). Also, Mosse Makes the Case (15:47) that Liverpool are uniquely positioned to prioritize the Premier League over European glory. Then, Josh Sargent's future at Werder Bremen and the best Brazilians of all time are explored in Ask Alexi (25:13). Finally, Zlatan Ibrahimovic's unforgettable goal and war of words with Michael Bradley headline The Back Three (39:23). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Steve Zakuani breaks down the Sounders eight-game winning streak, discusses how finding a stable starting lineup and the defense has translated into wins. Zakuani previews the upcoming Cascadia clash against the Whitecaps, while former Sounders defender and current club executive Taylor Graham joins the show to break down the Sounders backline, why they've been successful and why they haven't peaked yet.

Today we are joined by Matt Besler of Sporting Kansas City and the US Men's National Team. Matt is a veteran center back for club and country and now The Cooligans Podcast. We talk USMNT missing out on the World Cup, winning trophies with SKC, not recognizing Graham Zusi, and on becoming a fashionista. Segment 1: Sigi Sigi Sigi Can't you see, Sometimes you just gotta leave the Galaxy. Segment 2: Interview w/ Matt Besler of SKC (@mattbesler, @statessoccer) Segment 3: We get it Brazil, you're good at soccer! Sponsored by Seatgeek. Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices