How did Real Madrid become such a basket case?

The weekend has come, and it's time to mulch! On this week's listener questions episode, we're discussing whether MLS teams should be spending more on elite defenders, why VAR seems to generate far less controversy in MLS than in the Premier League, how Real Madrid replaced Barcelona as La Liga's premier basket case club, and much more. *COME SEE TSS LIVE IN LOS ANGELES!* Get your tickets for our live show on June 11th in LA! Your favorite foursome (and some special guests!) will chat about the latest surrounding the USMNT and the World Cup. Plus: games! And maybe even a song! Buy tickets ▶️ https://tssworldcup.com Sign up for TSS+ on Patreon (and gain access to our Discord): https://www.patreon.com/totalsoccershow Thumbnail photo by Oscar DEL POZO / AFP via Getty Images LISTENER QUESTIONS CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 06:11 - Why don't MLS teams spend more on defenders? 12:35 - Is VAR better in MLS? 20:39 - How did Real Madrid become such a basket case? 33:52 - Picking three GKs for the World Cup 45:12 - Where are all the superstars?