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On this bonus episode, Taylor speaks with author Joe Shaw about his new book "Miami Before Messi" which is out now! They discuss the history of the Miami Fusion, how they shaped the South Florida soccer landscape decades before Messi's arrival, and why a match against a random team in Michigan looms so large in so many memories.
You can find the book here or learn more about the story and its author here.
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"Book spotlight: "Miami Before Messi" with author Joe Shaw | Bonus Episode" is an episode of Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more .... Runtime 21 min. Published October 30, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.