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USMNT v El Salvador World Cup Qualifying review: What went wrong for the U.S. after a strong start? Plus, Dest's struggles, what to expect against Canada, and much more Sep 03, 2021

After a night of re-watching, Taylor and Joe are back with their full review of the USMNT's 0-0 draw with El Salvador. What went wrong for the U.S.? What went right? Who played well? And who struggled? We discuss all of those things - and many more - on the show.

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Allocation Disorder: Paul and Sam give their thoughts on a wild, but uninspiring night in El Salvador for the USMNT Sep 03, 2021

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Sam and Paul discuss the USMNT’s 0-0 draw with El Salvador in World Cup Qualifying. What did they think of the game? What was the atmosphere like for Sam, who was in Estadio Cuscatlán? And what does the U.S. need to improve before Sunday’s match against Canada?

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USMNT v El Salvador: Quick Take, Hot Take Review Sep 03, 2021

The USMNT's first World Cup Qualifier is in the books. How did it go? And how did Taylor and Joe feel about it? We've got the answers to both of those questions on this quick take, hot take review.

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How will leagues adjust to a winter World Cup in 2022, has Daniel Levy done a good job at Tottenham, how long could we masquerade as referees, and more listener questions Sep 01, 2021

On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe answer your lovely questions! You can find the full list of questions we tackled down below:

1) Has Daniel Levy been a good steward for Tottenham Hotspur?

2) Can we just take a minute to pour one out for the end of Ray Hudson’s time calling La Liga games?

3) Who is the best poop-houser in the USMNT pool?

4) Would Christian Pulisic make every national team roster?

5) If we were suddenly drafted to be a Premier League center referee for a league game, how long would it take for the players to figure out we were unqualified?

6) What are the major European leagues planning to do during the 2022 World Cup, which will be held squarely in the middle of their seasons?

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USMNT vs. El Salvador preview! Plus, analysis of Pepi's brace, Busio's Serie A struggles, Konrad's role for Marseille, and much more Aug 31, 2021

With the USMNT's first World Cup Qualifier coming up on Thursday, Taylor and Joe spent some time watching Hugo Pérez's El Salvador team to learn about how they play, how they can cause problems for the U.S., and how the U.S. can cause problems for them! Before the El Salvador preview, we talked in-depth about Ricardo Pepi's performance against Austin FC, Gianluca Busio's first Serie A game for Venezia, Tyler Adams' evolution, and much more.

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Weekend Review: No M&M, but Messi debuts for PSG, Arsenal implode against City, El Tráfico stays wild, and much more Aug 30, 2021

It was a packed weekend of soccer action! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe discuss games from around the world, starting in the Premier League before dipping into MLS, France, Scotland, and more.

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Allocation Disorder: USMNT roster reaction, MLS and Liga MX cozy up at All-Star, dipping into the mailbag, and more Aug 27, 2021

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam react to the USMNT’s World Cup Qualifying roster, discuss MLS and Liga MX’s relationship, and answer some of your mailbag questions!

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Retiring Messi's jersey, Solskjaer's virtues, new throw-in rules, and more listener questions! Aug 26, 2021

On today’s show, Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruthven answer your listener questions! More specifically, these listener questions...

1) Scotland in the 70's and 80's seems to have had a lot of top-end players. Is it correct to say Scotland underperformed heavily in that era and if so, what were the reasons?

2) Is Poophousery strategic? Can it be taught? Can it elevate an otherwise less-skilled team to success at scale?

3) We hear a lot of criticism about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. To flip it positive: what is Ole really good at?

4) Is retiring a jersey a thing in soccer? Should Barcelona retire the No.10 jersey?

5) Did Liverpool trick everyone into thinking Coutinho was good, or was he actually good?

6) What would happen if FIFA changed the throw-in rule to allow any types of throws. Which would be the most used? Would throw-ins become a bigger or smaller part of the game? Would there be throw-in specialists?

7) Is the FIFA video game a positive for kids to play? On one hand, it helps kids get into the sport and understand some of the roles. On the other, it’s not a very accurate facsimile of the game and some traits appear under or overvalued.

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USMNT World Cup Qualifying roster analysis! Pepi picks the U.S., defenders everywhere, and much more Aug 26, 2021

Gregg Berhalter’s roster for the USMNT’s first World Cup Qualifying window dropped on Thursday, so Taylor and Joe are here to talk about it! What do we think of the roster? Were there any notable omissions? How big of a prospect is Ricardo Pepi? We discussed all of those things - and many more - on the show.

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Author Simon Kuper discusses his new book, The Barcelona Complex: Lionel Messi and the Making - and Unmaking - of the World's Greatest Soccer Club Aug 25, 2021

Journalist and author Simon Kuper joins the show to discuss his out-standing new book, The Barcelona Complex: Lionel Messi and the Making - and Unmaking - of the World's Greatest Soccer Club. The book itself functions as a semi-biography of Cruyff, Messi, and the club as a whole, but also provides fascinating insight into the present lives of modern superstars. What do they eat when they hang out together, how much more cautious are they in the age of cell phones and how life at La Masia prepares athletes for both The Camp Nou and also Spartan military society. Sorta. Plus, the strange way Johan Cruyff greets people on the telephone, how Barcelona's steadfast plans for signing Ousmane Dembele were thrown out the window in the first 5 seconds of their meeting, and much much more!

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Americans Abroad Round-Up! Tessmann makes his Serie A debut with Venezia, Scally struggles for Gladbach, Reyna shines for Dortmund, and much more Aug 25, 2021

It’s Americans Abroad time! On this episode, Taylor and Joe recap how seven USMNT-eligible players performed over the weekend, ranging from Germany to Italy to England to France. You can find the full list of players that we discussed down below:

1) Josh Sargent

2) Tanner Tessmann

3) John Brooks

4) Gio Reyna

5) Joe Scally

6) Tim Weah

7) Julian Green

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Weekend Review: Lukaku debuts (again) for Chelsea, Marsch and Matarazzo battle in the Bundesliga, Inter Milan dazzle in Serie A, Inter Miami and Toronto have some problems, and more Aug 23, 2021

On today's episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe review some of the biggest games of the weekend! We discuss Arsenal vs. Chelsea in the Premier League, Leipzig vs. Stuttgart in the Bundesliga, Inter Milan vs. Genoa in Serie A, Inter Miami vs. Toronto in MLS, and more.

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Christine Cupo discusses all things Juventus: what does the new season look like under Allegri 2.0, will Ronaldo and McKennie still be with the club at season's end, and much more! Aug 20, 2021

Christine Cupo is back on the show to preview Juventus ahead of the 2021-2022 Serie A season. We get into what Pirlo could have done differently to keep his job and what Allegri's opening priorities will be in his second stint with the club. Which players will benefit from his return, which mainstays from last season could find themselves on the outs, and how are the fans feeling about club chairman Andrea Agnelli? All that and much much more... including A LOT of anxious talking about Weston McKennie.

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Allocation Disorder: How Inter Miami started unravelling, Las Vegas potentially moving closer to an MLS expansion team, the Chicago Fire’s Swiss connection, and much more Aug 20, 2021

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss Paul’s recent story, titled 'We launched a brand, not a team’: Inside Inter Miami’s disastrous start in MLS. How did MLS find out about Inter Miami’s cheating? And what will change across the league as a result of this whole situation?

After the Miami/MLS chat, it’s on to a conversation about the Chicago Fire’s new Swiss connection and USMNT roster decisions for next month's World Cup Qualifying window.

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Could soccer be played without headers, how has Barcelona escaped FFP sanctions, how impressive was Alex Ferguson's time coaching Aberdeen, and many more listener questions Aug 19, 2021

You ask questions, we answer questions! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe huddle around their respective microphones and rattle off some responses to your lovely inquiries. You can find the full list of questions that we discussed down below:

1) When and where did the current trend of attacking wingbacks begin?

2) What’s the difference between a head coach and a manager?

3) Could soccer still be played without headers? And would it still be entertaining?

4) Where does Alex Ferguson's time coaching Aberdeen rank in the importance of Scottish football?

5) How do Ryan and other fans of lower league teams watch their clubs?

6) What are some of the biggest sell-on percentages ever included in transfer deals?

7) How were Man City, who are not in serious debt, in breach of Financial Fair Play rules, but Barcelona, who are in serious debt, not in violation of FFP?

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2021-22 Serie A season preview w/ David Amoyal: who still needs to spend, who still has the ability to do so, which managers are most likely to get into a touchline fight, and much much more! Aug 18, 2021

David Amoyal of The Calcioland Podcast returns to the show to take a look at the 2021-2022 Serie A season. We discuss Italy's win this summer at the Euros and which players impressed the most, before moving on to discuss the strange reality of 5 of the league's top 7 teams having new managers in charge. Then we get into some team-specific talk:

1) Inter Milan - Is the situation at the club as bad as it seems, and what are the immediate challenges for new manager Simone Inzaghi?

2) Roma - Has Jose Mourinho been hired to rebuild the club or with an eye towards his past glories?

3) Lazio - What will the team shape be under Maurizio Sarri, and which player will need to adapt his game the most?

4) Napoli - The underdog/dark horse/least heralded club that has a chance to win it all. Plus, why Luciano Spalletti deserves more love!

5) Fiorentina - Why was Gattuso in charge for only a month, and is the hype around his replacement justified? Short answer: yes!

6) Juventus - A familiar face is back in charge: what will Allegri's return mean for established veterans, newbies and youngsters alike?

7) Atalanta - Spending money on proven defenders is never a bad idea, but will it be enough?

8) Milan - How much pressure is on Stefano Pioli, how much roster construction remains, and what are the odds Conte takes over at some point?

9) Venezia - Will they stay up and how will they go about doing so?

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Americans Abroad Round-Up! Reyna in a new role for BVB, Scally starts vs. Bayern Munich, Konrad helps create a goal for Marseille, and much more Aug 17, 2021

Americans Abroad is back! On this episode, Taylor and Joe dive into the European-based American men’s player pool to talk about six U.S. players who started over the weekend. You can find the full list of players that we discussed down below - but let’s just say it was a good few days for USMNT-eligible players doing big things at big clubs.

1) Joe Scally started for Borussia Monchengladbach in their 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich on Friday

2) Sergiño Dest started for Barcelona in their 4-2 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday

3) Gio Reyna started and scored for Borussia Dortmund in their 5-2 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday

4) Tyler Adams started as RB Leipzig fell to Mainz in Jesse Marsch’s first game in charge on Sunday

5) Christian Pulisic started and scored for Chelsea in their 3-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday

6) Konrad de la Fuente started for Marseille in their 2-2 draw with Bordeaux on Sunday

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Weekend Review: NunoBall on display as a Kane-less Spurs defeated a Kane-less Man City, exciting opening wins for Man United and Barcelona, Haaland (and Dortmund) look unplayable, and Jimmy Medranda wins the weekend Aug 16, 2021

On today's episode, Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to take a look at some of the biggest results from the weekend, including...

1) AFC Wimbledon has a home and Ryan is happy!

2) Spurs got a win for their new manager, while Manchester City looked like they needed a goal-scoring forward

3) Man United harken all the way back to 2008 in their win over Leeds

4) Reports of Barcelona's on-field demise may have been exaggerated, even if their positive financial reports from a few years ago may have been.

5) Erling Haaland and Dortmund demonstrate that possession isn't the most important stat when it comes to crushing your opponent.

5) Seattle reigns supreme as Portland concede 6 at home... two of which were so, so pretty!

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Allocation Disorder: Atlanta United hire Gonzalo Pineda, the value of Leagues Cup, MLS teams increase their transfer spending, and more Aug 13, 2021

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss Atlanta United’s decision to hire former Seattle Sounders assistant coach Gonzalo Pineda as their new manager. How does Pineda fit in Atlanta? What challenges will he face in this new position? And, now that Atlanta have their coach, what other MLS coaching and front office jobs will need to be filled over the next year? Then to close out the show, Paul and Sam chat about Leagues Cup, MLS transfer data, and more!

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Bundesliga season preview w/ Manuel Veth: which American will have the biggest role for his club, can anyone stop Bayern from making it 10 straight titles, and much more! Aug 12, 2021

On today's show, Manuel Veth returns to discuss all-things Bundesliga! Ahead of the start of the domestic campaign in Germany, we took an in-depth look at many of the teams in the league, and got into some strangely specific chats like Youssoufa Moukoko being so good that the league had to change its rules, Stuttgart dealing with fraudulent documents, Wolfsburg needing to learn to count, and which club is nicknamed The Breisgau Brazilians.

But there's also more conventional previewing, like what Bayern will look like under Nagelsmann, how ready Jesse Marsch and Leipzig's many new, young faces will be for the start of the campaign, Borussia Dortmund's tactical changes under Marco Rose, why Gladbach will be much more competitive this season, and how Leverkusen are in a growth period as opposed to a rebuild. All that and much more!

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Premier League Preview Part 2: Liverpool's title ambitions, Man City's midfielder haul & Josh Sargent's new Nor-ridge home! Aug 11, 2021

Premier League Previews: Part Deux! On this show, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe discuss Liverpool, Wolves and the eight teams who lay between them alphabetically! Are Manchester United nearing the complete product? What will Tottenham do if Harry Kane leaves? And Newcastle: why?

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Premier League Preview Part 1: Arsenal-Leicester! Major storylines, big transfers, specific predictions, and more Aug 10, 2021

Our Premier League previews are here! On this show, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe tackle the first 10 teams in the Premier League (alphabetically speaking), discussing the major storylines surrounding each team, incoming and outgoing transfers, tactical approaches, key players, specific predictions, and more!

This episode is your one-stop-shop for information about Arsenal, Aston Villa, Brentford, Brighton, Burnley, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, Leeds United, and Leicester City.

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Messi is out of Barcelona! City spend big on Grealish, Lukaku is headed back to Chelsea, Marseille retool in Ligue 1, and more transfer talk Aug 09, 2021

It’s transfer time, baby. On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe discuss some of the latest moves in the summer transfer window. First, of course, is a chat about Lionel Messi’s departure from Barcelona and his reported move to PSG. How did this happen? What does it mean for Barcelona and La Liga? And now how much pressure is on PSG to win the Champions League?

After discussion of that Messi situation, it’s on to analysis of Jack Grealish’s fit at Manchester City, Romelu Lukaku’s reported move to Chelsea, a handful of other Premier League deals, and some love for Marseille’s summer business.

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 Allocation Disorder: MLS transfer deadline day! Ebobisse to the Quakes, Atlanta sign a new DP, Busio moving to Serie A, an ownership change in Orlando, All-Star roster talk, and more Aug 06, 2021

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam talk transfer deadline day in MLS!

What do they make of Jeremy Ebobisse’s move to the San Jose Earthquakes? What about Atlanta United’s decision to sign Luiz Araujo from Lille as a DP? And how has Young Money impacted the MLS transfer landscape? Then on the outgoing transfer side, Paul and Sam chat a bit about Gianluca Busio’s move to Venezia in Serie A and a few other moves.

After all the transfer chat, our hosts move on to Orlando City’s recent ownership change, MLS’s All-Star roster, and more!

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The USWNT take home Olympic bronze: how did they play vs. Australia, where does Vlatko go from here, which young players should be involved, and more Aug 06, 2021

The USWNT won a medal at the Tokyo Olympics…it just wasn’t the medal they wanted. On this episode, Taylor, Jordan, and Joe discuss the U.S.’s win over Australia in the bronze medal game, look ahead to the future of the program, and answer some of your questions!

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Why are soccer trophies called “silverware”, how did the Gold Cup shake up our USMNT depth charts, and many, many more listener questions Aug 04, 2021

On today’s show, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe answer your wonderful listener questions! From USMNT depth charts to transfer minutiae, there was plenty to get to. You can find the full list of questions that we answered down below!

1) When club options are included in transfers, can a player reject the option by refusing to agree to a new contract?

2) What is the FC Dallas academy doing differently than everyone else?

3) How did the Gold Cup shake up our USMNT depth charts?

4) Why are soccer trophies called “silverware"? Why silver instead of gold?

5) Do soccer teams ever have spotters in the stands to help give managers a better idea of what's happening on the field?

6) How can an offensive team force a defensive team to “chase shadows”? And if your team has been shadow chasing, what can they do to fix that?

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Sebastian Lletget discusses beating Mexico twice in one summer, his most influential national team captains, and how the USMNT has evolved under Gregg Berhalter Aug 04, 2021

A no-ad episode! Fresh off victory in the Gold Cup (and even fresher off the LA Galaxy practice pitch), Sebastian Lletget is on the show to discuss a pretty significant summer! What was it like to beat Mexico in two different finals, how the national team has evolved under Berhalter since his first camp in January 2019, the player that has come the furthest in terms of development, and much much more!

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USWNT v Canada review: How did Vlatko’s U.S. lose to Canada and miss out on a chance for gold? Aug 02, 2021

Taylor, Jordan, and Joe convene to talk through the USWNT’s 1-0 loss to Canada in the Olympic semifinals. What went wrong for the U.S.? And how much of it stems from Vlatko Andonovski's coaching? We've got plenty of discussion about those two things - and a host of other topics too - on the show.

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USMNT v Mexico Gold Cup Final review: The U.S. top Mexico in back-to-back finals! Aug 02, 2021

What a game! Taylor and Joe review the USMNT’s 1-0 win over Mexico in the Gold Cup Final! Just how impressive was this result for Gregg Berhalter's team? What went right for the U.S. (and wrong for Mexico)? And who impressed? We talk about all that - and much more - on the show.

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Allocation Disorder: Stock Up/Stock Down for USMNT players at the Gold Cup, San Jose’s GM hunt, Mark-Anthony Kaye traded to Colorado, Austin FC sign a DP, and more Jul 30, 2021

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam give their thoughts on the USMNT’s Gold Cup semifinal game vs. Qatar before diving into a few stories from around MLS. They talk about the latest information regarding the San Jose Earthquakes’ GM search, discuss LAFC’s decision to trade Mark-Anthony Kaye to the Colorado Rapids, chat about Austin’s new DP signing Sebastian Driussi, and much more.

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USWNT v Netherlands: Vivianne Miedema puts in a performance that only Julie Ertz could outdo Jul 30, 2021

(Spoilers ahead)

An ad-free episode! Joe, Jordan, and Taylor spend almost an hour breaking down the USA's penalty-shootout win over the Netherlands in the quarterfinals of the Olympics. Why did the US look so much more confident in the first half than in the second, what did the Dutch do to push the US back, and what secrets have we learned from the penalty shootout? There's also praise for individual performers, constructive criticism for a few others, and a look ahead to the semifinal vs Canada (what changes do we want to see from the USWNT and why)! Also, again, no ads!

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USMNT v Qatar deep-dive review: Turner and Hoppe shine, Qatar impress, impactful subs, and much more Jul 30, 2021

Taylor and Joe review the USMNT’s Gold Cup semifinal clash with Qatar! What makes this Qatar team so good? What changed for the U.S. in the second half? Who looked good for the U.S.? And who struggled? We talk about all that - and much more - on the show!

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Would a combined Gold Cup & Copa America help the USMNT, why are Pogba and Maguire better for their national teams than for Manchester United, and many more listener questions Jul 28, 2021

Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe gather around their respective microphones to answer your lovely listener questions! From fictional club vs. national team games to what referees are looking for when they check players’ cleats, there was plenty to chat about. You can find the full list of questions that we answered down below:

1) What countries have a club team in their domestic league that would beat their national team?

2) Do teams have a strategy behind their kickoffs?

3)If we there was a combined North and South American tournament, would people around the world care more than they do about the Gold Cup or the Copa America? And would that combined tournament help the USMNT?

4) When substitutes are checking in, why does the fourth official check the bottom of their cleats?

5) Watching the Euros, it seemed like Paul Pogba and Harry Maguire play better for France and England than they do for Manchester United. Why is that?

6) Why was Jaden Sancho included in Gareth Southgate’s England squad at Euro 2020?

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USWNT v Australia review: what have we learned about this US team and what needs to change in the knockout round Jul 27, 2021

Joe, Jordan, and Taylor take a long look at the USA's interesting but unremarkable 0-0 draw with Australia in their final group stage game of the Olympics, and do their best to answer questions like how and why did head coach Vlatko Andonovski change up the team, why couldn't the US find much rhythm or attacking joy, who should start in the knockout round, and many many more!

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USMNT v Jamaica deep-dive review: Direct possession play, Sands, Robinson, and Turner shine, tactical notes, and much more Jul 26, 2021

Taylor and Joe combine to review the USMNT’s Gold Cup quarterfinal clash against Jamaica. What did we make of Gregg Berhalter’s starting XI? Why did the U.S. play so vertically in possession? Which U.S. players stood out? We answer those questions - and many more - on the show!

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USWNT v New Zealand deep-dive review: why were there so many goals and why were there almost as many disallowed? Jul 24, 2021

Joe, Jordan, and Taylor are back together again (via the magic of the internet) for 45 minutes of audio-goodness, as they discuss the USWNT's emphatic 6-1 win over New Zealand in their second game at the Olympics. Why did the US look so much more comfortable this time and how much of that is the fault of New Zealand's approach? Plus, why so many offside goals, who shone the brightest in an overall bright performance for the USA, and where does the US go from here ahead of its final group stage opponent: Sam Kerr... err... Australia.

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Allocation Disorder: What’s next for Atlanta United after firing Gabriel Heinze, Chris Mueller moving to Hibernian in Scotland, MLS talk, and more Jul 23, 2021

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss Atlanta United’s decision to fire manager Gabriel Heinze. What went wrong for Heinze and Atlanta? Might Heinze have been looking to get out? And what’s next for Atlanta United?

Then it’s on to a conversation about a pair of Americans: Chris Mueller and Kyle Duncan. Orlando City’s Mueller is headed to Hibernian in Scotland after the MLS season, while the Red Bulls' fullback has been the subject of interest from several European clubs. Could Mueller and Duncan represent a larger trend?

In their final segment, Paul and Sam chat about Inter Miami (“Phil Neville is the reverse Ted Lasso” - Paul Tenorio), the Colorado Rapids, CF Montreal, and the Vancouver Whitecaps!

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Who were the biggest roster snubs at Euro 2020, how will Konrad de la Fuente fit at Marseille, why is Sweet Caroline a soccer anthem, and more listener questions! Jul 22, 2021

It's listener question time! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe answer your lovely questions, ranging from Euro 2020 roster snubs to Sweet Caroline to college soccer. You can find the full list of questions down below!

1) Why do national teams name preliminary rosters before tournaments?

2) How did "Sweet Caroline" become a soccer anthem?

3) What advantages (and disadvantages) would a national team have if all of their players played for the same domestic club?

4) Who was the biggest roster omission from Euro 2020 who could’ve helped their team?

5) How will Kondrad de la Fuente fit at Marseille?

6) Do national team mangers who managed in the domestic league harbor favorites or rivalries in their roster selections?

7) With college athletes now officially allowed to profit off their names, images and likenesses, how it impact college soccer?

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Felipe Cardenas discusses the firing of Gabriel Heinze and the current situation (on and off the field) at Atlanta United Jul 22, 2021

Felipe is back! It's been a whirlwind couple days since his recent Soccer 101 appearance, and Mr. Cardenas is here to discuss the situation leading up to the firing of Gabriel Heinze by Atlanta United, as well as where the coaching search goes from here and what happens next for the Argentine manager. But we also get into the problems behind the scenes at Atlanta that need to be resolved, the challenges of building an identity in Major League Soccer, Josef Martinez's future with the team, and much much more!

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USWNT v Sweden deep-dive review: What happened, why it happened, and what happens next Jul 21, 2021

The USWNT's Olympic opener, uh, didn't quite go according to plan. On this episode, Taylor, Joe, and Jordan Angeli team up to dissect the U.S.'s 3-0 loss to Sweden. What went wrong for the U.S.? How did Sweden create so many problems? What do the United States need to change heading into their next group stage game? We talk about all that - and much more!

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Previewing the USWNT at the Olympics w/ Jordan Angeli: who starts if Julie Ertz can't, why we should all be actively rooting for Casey Kreuger, and who will win the Golden Boot? Jul 19, 2021

Jordan Angeli returns to the show to take a deep-dive look at the USWNT prior to the start of their Olympic campaign. How will they play, who will start, who could have the biggest impact off the bench, and much much more. We also get into terminology and knee surgeries, which isn't quite as painful as it sounds.

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USMNT v Canada deep-dive review: New formation, second half struggles, James Sands shines, and much more Jul 19, 2021

After their rewatch, Taylor and Joe review the USMNT’s 1-0 win over Canada. What did we make of Berhalter’s tactical switch? What changed for the U.S. towards the end of the first half that had them defending so much? Which American players showed well? And who struggled? All that - and much, much more - on the show.

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USMNT v Canada: Quick Take, Hot Take Review Jul 18, 2021

Taylor and Joe give their initial thoughts from the USMNT's match against Canada in their final game of the Gold Cup group stage!

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USMNT v Martinique deep-dive review: Dike, Busio, and Williamson start, goals galore, tactical changes, and much more Jul 16, 2021

Taylor and Joe are back to talk about the USMNT’s 6-1 win over Martinique in their second game of the Gold Cup. What did we make of Gregg Berhalter’s decision to change the U.S.’s shape? What did the U.S. do well? What needs to improve? And what would we like to see against Canada? All that, plus love for James Sands’ performance, Matt Turner’s late save, Daryl Dike’s second goal, and more.

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Allocation Disorder: Jonathan Gomez headed to La Liga from USL, analysis of the USMNT at the Gold Cup, more drama in Miami, and more Jul 15, 2021

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss a whole slew of topics! First up: teenage left back Jonathan Gomez is headed from Louisville City to Real Sociedad. What does that move mean for USL and American soccer? Next, our hosts chat about the USMNT’s first game of the Gold Cup against Haiti and their upcoming game vs. Martinique. And finally, Paul and Sam run through some of the current instability in Inter Miami’s ownership group.

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Summer Transfer Extravaganza! Talking Sancho to Manchester United, Hakimi to PSG, Barcelona’s financial situation, Konate to Liverpool, and much more Jul 13, 2021

Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe are back together to talk transfers! From Sancho to Hakimi to Depay to Konate to Daka to many others, there was plenty to get through. Plus: haggis tacos? Haggis tacos.

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USMNT v Haiti deep-dive review: good attacking moves, strange defensive plays, and lots of building blocks in place for the next Gold Cup game Jul 12, 2021

Joe and Taylor are back together to discuss the USMNT's 1-0 win over Haiti in their opening game of the Gold Cup. What did the US do well, what needs adjustment prior to the Martinique match, why rewatching can be a useful thing instead of recording an hour plus of quick takes at midnight, and why one of us isn't willing to write off anyone in this squad juuust yet. All that, plus Busio love, praise for Lletget, and confusion around a multifaceted defensive approach.

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USMNT v Haiti: Quick Take, Hot Take Review Jul 12, 2021

Taylor and Joe give some of their initial thoughts on the USMNT's Gold Cup game vs. Haiti!

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Euro 2020 Final Review: Football Is Coming Rome! Jul 12, 2021

Taylor, Joe, Graham, and a very sad Ryan discuss Italy’s penalty kick shootout win over England in the final of Euro 2020. What went right for Italy? What went wrong for England? And what on earth happened in that penalty kick shootout? All that - and more - on the show.

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Euro 2020 Final Preview & Best Tournament XIs! Jul 09, 2021

Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe preview Sunday's Euro 2020 Final between England and Italy. Is it coming home, or is it coming Rome? That is the question!

Also, the gang select their best XIs of the tournament so far and we get an update on whether Joe has seen The Dark Knight yet...

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Allocation Disorder: Armas out in Toronto, Charlotte FC announce their first-ever manager, new ownership in Houston, and more Jul 09, 2021

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam are back together to talk about a whole host of MLS topics. First up: analyzing Toronto’s decision to fire Chris Armas. Was Armas ever the right person to manage TFC? And what’s next for Toronto and their head coaching search? Next, Paul and Sam chat about Charlotte FC’s first-ever managerial signing, Miguel Angel Ramirez.

Then it’s on to the front office portion of the show, where Paul and Sam dig into moves by San Jose and Atlanta. Next, our hosts discuss new Houston Dynamo/Dash majority owner Ted Segal. And finally…well, you’ll just have to listen. Let’s just say MLS, MLSed.

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USMNT Gold Cup Preview! Roster analysis, starting XI predictions, looking ahead to Sunday’s game vs. Haiti, and more Jul 08, 2021

It's (almost) Gold Cup time, baby! With the USMNT's first game of the tournament taking place on Sunday, Taylor and Joe dive into Gregg Berhalter's roster, project some starting elevens, and preview the U.S.'s first group stage opponent: Haiti.

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Euro 2020: Penalty drama, well-worked goals, and much more from England vs. Denmark Jul 08, 2021

On today's show, Taylor, Ryan, Joe, and Graham talk about the battle between England and Denmark in the second semifinal game of Euro 2020! Did Gareth Southgate's setup propel England to their 2-1 win? Or was it a fortunate penalty kick decision from the referee that gave England the victory? What went right for Denmark? And what didn't go so right? All that - and much more - on the show.

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Euro 2020: a furious press meets an equally furious press as Italy and Spain go the distance (and then some) in their semifinal clash Jul 07, 2021

Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to break down our first Euro 2020 semifinal: Italy v Spain. How did Spain stick to their established plan but also change up their approach? What did Italy do to adjust to Spain's attack and get a goal of their own? Who did what (and why) in the penalty shootout? All that plus a rhyming introduction, more Disney/Pixar chat, and a preview of England v Denmark at the tail end of the episode!

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 Allocation Disorder: USMNT Gold Cup roster analysis, looking at Tata Martino’s Mexico squad, and more Jul 04, 2021

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul Tenorio is joined by Felipe Cárdenas to talk about Gregg Berhalter’s U.S. roster for the Gold Cup. Paul and Felipe go position-by-position and sink their collective teeth into the squad. Which players are they intrigued by? Are there any snubs?

Then, after the U.S. chat, Paul and Felipe look at Mexico’s squad and Tata Martino's roster selection process.

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Catching up on Copa America w/ Felipe Cardenas: Neymar takes the lead for Brazil, impressive performances from Paraguay and Peru, and officiating controversy for Colombia Jul 04, 2021

Felipe makes his second appearance of the day in the TSS feed to discuss the 2021 Copa America so far! We get into how the semi-improvised competition has gone so far, the most impressive performers (both individual and teams as a whole), and the narratives to keep an eye on as we enter the knockout round. Plus, a conversation about approaches to covering games AND Felipe steadfastly refusing to be trolled by Taylor.

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Euro 2020: England conquer in Rome, Denmark's fairytale continues Jul 04, 2021

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven are here to relive England’s GLORIOUS ASCENSION TO THE EURO 2020 SEMIFINALS! (Guess who wrote this copy!)

England conquered Ukraine in Rome with yet another shutout, to give the strongest indications yet that it may be coming home. But do Denmark have what it takes to halt the Three Lions, following their competent win over the Czech Republic? Quite possibly!

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Euro 2020: Italy show some Azzurri fury and Spain profit from some Swiss misses Jul 02, 2021

Ryan Bailey and Taylor Rockwell are here to recap the first day of Euro 2020 quarterfinals! Spain triumphed over Switzerland on penalties, in a match that didn't answer too many of our questions about Luis Enrique's side. Meanwhile, Belgium and Italy staged a knockout classic, where Roberto Mancini's men had the edge!

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Euro 2020: The Round of 16 is over! England and Germany clash at Wembley, Sweden and Ukraine entertain, and more Jun 29, 2021

Just like that, the Round of 16 is in the books! Taylor, Ryan, Joe, and Graham chat about England vs. Germany and Sweden vs. Ukraine. Plus, they look back at some of the most notable happenings at the Euros thus far.

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Euro 2020: Spain and Croatia play out a thriller, France miss against the Swiss! Jun 29, 2021

Taylor, Ryan, Joe and Graham convene on Day 18 of the Euros to discuss a brace of games that were.... absolutely brilliant! The French suffered Sommer-time sadness as they failed to get through a penalty shootout with Switzerland, while Spain got the better of an eight-goal thriller against Croatia. Who saw that coming? Not me.

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Euro 2020: The Czechs bounce the Dutch in Hungary while Belgium proves Hazard-ous to Portugal's back-to-back championship ambitions Jun 27, 2021

The knockout round of Euro 2020 continues, and we've reached the point at which low-hanging titles are absolutely acceptable!

On this episode, your regular foursome reviews the Czech Republic's surprising 2-0 win over the Netherlands, and ponder the big questions like "are we all being too harsh on Frank de Boer" but then also "isn't a lot of this sort of his fault?" There's also praise for the Czech Republic's tactical approach, as well as some individual performers that stood out against a sea of orange stagnation. After that, it's on to another game that definitely happened... Belgium v Portugal. What was Portugal's game plan, why did this one get so ugly in the second half, and how did Belgium find a way to win. Plus, we close out by previewing tomorrow's elimination games: Croatia v Spain and France v Switzerland.

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Euro 2020: Denmark swim past Wales, Italy outlast Austria in dramatic fashion, and more Jun 26, 2021

Euro 2020 continues! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe review the first two games of the Round of 16. First up: Denmark’s 4-0 win over Wales. What did Denmark get right? And what went wrong for Wales? Then it’s on to Italy’s 2-1 win over Austria. Just how close did Austria come to sending one of the tournament favorites packing? All that - plus a look at tomorrow’s two games - on the show!

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Euro 2020: Germany survive Group of Death drama, France hold Portugal and Spain rout Slovakia! Jun 24, 2021

Euro 2020 Day 13! The Group Stage is done so it's time to have some fun with Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham! The TSS crew take a look at the dramatic denouement to the Group of Death—where Germany came precariously close to making an early exit—and the conclusion of Group E, where Spain finally turned it on and Robert Lewandowski couldn't carry Poland through.

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Euro 2020: England have success but don't impress, Scotland in distress, Modric and Croatia progress, and much more Jun 22, 2021

Euro Day 12! Taylor, Joe, Ryan, and Graham link up to talk England vs. the Czech Republic and Scotland vs. Croatia. Why is England so underwhelming? And is that really a problem? Can the Czech Republic create some chaos in the knockout rounds? What went wrong for Scotland against Croatia? Plus, we look ahead to tomorrow’s games!

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Euro 2020: Denmark embark on a great story arc, Austria make history and the Netherlands roll on! Jun 22, 2021

Euro 2020, Day 11! Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe are in your ears to talk about Denmark's triumph over Russia, Belgium's second-gear cruise against Finland, Austria's historic victory over Ukraine and North Macedonia's respectable exit at the hands of the Netherlands!

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Euro 2020: Mancini’s Italy look as suave as ever, Switzerland carve up Turkey, and more Jun 20, 2021

Euro Day 10! Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to review all of the day’s Euro action. We start with Italy’s 1-0 win over Wales, talking lineup rotation, Roberto Mancini’s coaching acumen, Rob Page’s tactical tweak, and more. Then it’s on to Switzerland’s 3-1 win over Turkey. Are Turkey the worst team in this tournament? What did Switzerland change to liven up their on-field performance? All that - and much more - on the show.

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Euro 2020: Germany Go(sens) for goal, France left Hungary for more, and Spain need to Polish up their game Jun 19, 2021

Euro Day Nine! While Taylor enjoys bumper-to-bumper traffic on I-95, Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to review all the action from today’s three games: Hungary vs. France, Portugal vs. Germany, and Spain vs. Poland. Who's primed to top the Group of Death? And what's wrong with Spain? We talk about all that - and much more.

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Euro 2020: Scotland beats England 0-0, plus Sweden stays steady and a whopping total of one goal from open play on the day! Jun 18, 2021

Euro 2020 Day Eight! Ryan is broadcasting from His Angry Place, but is still joined by Graham, Joe, and Taylor to discuss all the action from England v Scotland, Sweden v Slovakia, and Croatia v Czech Republic. Graham does his best to contain his joyous glee while Ryan does his best not to mute Graham's mic.

Plus, we answer questions like why were England so lethargic against a motivated Scotland, what does the result mean for England's confidence going forward, and which Scottish player's face will Graham be painting on the front of his house? After that, we spend some time with Sweden and Slovakia (will the Swedes slowly build their way through the knockout rounds?) and Croatia v Czech Republic, which produced our only goal from open-play on the day! Plus, a quick look ahead to tomorrow's slate of games!

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Allocation Disorder: Looking ahead to World Cup Qualifying for the USMNT, projecting the U.S.’s Gold Cup squad, MLS transfer window talk, and more Jun 18, 2021

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss the USMNT’s path to the 2022 World Cup. What will World Cup Qualifying look like for the U.S.? And where might the U.S. play their home qualifiers?

After talking WCQs, our hosts move on to chatting about the Gold Cup. Who might we see for the USMNT? And who won’t we see? Then, to wrap up the show, Paul and Sam talk about expectations for MLS’s secondary transfer window.

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Euro 2020: De Bruyne buoys Belgium, Frenkie de Jong shines & Ukraine improve their campaign! Jun 17, 2021

Euro 2020 Day Seven! On this episode, Taylor, Joe, Graham and Ryan look at all the action from the Netherlands vs. Austria, Ukraine vs. North Macedonia and Denmark vs. Belgium!

Kevin De Bruyne made the Belgians look irresistible—but do they have the mettle to go all the way? The Netherlands, meanwhile, looked masterful against a sorry Austrian side and Ukraine were entertaining as always!

Plus, Graham and Ryan keep it (relatively) polite in looking ahead to England vs. Scotland!

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Euro 2020: Italy look like real contenders against Switzerland, Wales make Turkey look unappetizing, and Russia finish off Finland Jun 16, 2021

Euro 2020 Day Six! On this episode, Taylor, Joe, Graham and Ryan review all the action from Russia vs. Finland, Wales vs. Turkey, and Italy vs. Switzerland. What makes this Italy team so good? How important was Gareth Bale’s performance? And just how much better was Russia in this game compared to their first game against Belgium? We talk about all of those things - and much, much more!

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Euro 2020: France get the better of Germany, Portugal pass the test in Budapest Jun 15, 2021

Euro 2020 Day Five! Ryan, Taylor, Joe & Graham are here to discuss the all the goings on from Group F! France outclassed Germany in Munich thanks to a fantastic Mats Hummels strike (in his own net), while Hungary were a lot better than their 3-0 loss to Portugal suggests. We've now seen every team play at this tournament, so the gang also run through the best and worst performances so far!

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Euro 2020: Czechs break Scottish hearts all the way from midfield, Slovakia's formational fluidity has Poland seeing red, and Spain v Sweden was either boring or fascinating Jun 15, 2021

On our latest EURO 2020 review show, Taylor, Graham, Ryan, and Joe talk through the day’s three games. Up first, Ryan puts on his best Sympathetic Tone to get Graham's thoughts on Scotland's loss to the Czech Republic, including what manager Steve Clarke could have done in the absence of Kieran Tierney. After that, Joe and Taylor do their best to break down why Slovakia's positional fluidity creates so many problems for Poland but why their red card was probably the biggest, and then it's on to Spain v Sweden, which Taylor contends was 50% amazing and then 50% sleep-inducing.

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Euro 2020: Southgate’s setup pays off vs. Croatia, Alaba the hero against Pandev's North Macedonia, and De Boer’s Dutch leave the De Door open for Ukraine Jun 13, 2021

On our latest EURO 2020 review show, Taylor, Graham, Ryan, and Joe talk through the day’s three games. Up first is England vs. Croatia. Did Southgate get his lineup right? And why couldn’t Croatia threaten in the attack. Then it’s on to Austria vs. North Macedonia, where we saw David Alaba conducting from the back while Goran Pandev nabbed himself a goal! Finally, it’s on to a chat about all of the crazy action from the Netherlands vs. Ukraine. Did De Boer have a real tactical approach? And how did Ukraine find so much space in the second half? We talk about all that - and much more.

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Euro 2020: The soccer community rallies in support of Christian Eriksen, plus Lukaku rattles Russia Jun 12, 2021

Day two of the European Championships was a tough one for the soccer community, where sporting events were overshadowed by near-tragedy in Copenhagen as Denmark's Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field.

Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe convene to process the incident—and show thanks to the players, officials and medical teams who helped save the midfielder's life.

Also, the team look at the games in Baku and St. Petersburg, where a plucky Wales side managed to hold Switzerland to a draw, and Belgium thoroughly outclassed Russia without getting into top gear.

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Euro 2020: Turkey v Italy! Italy back with a vengeance, Turkey roasted, and a look ahead to tomorrow’s games Jun 11, 2021

It's finally here! The 2020(?) European Championship kicked off on Friday, with Turkey and Italy facing off at the Stadio Olimpico. Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to review that Turkey/Italy game, talking about standout performers, each team's tactical setup, and so much more. Plus, our hosts look ahead to tomorrow's set of games and give some very specific predictions.

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Allocation Disorder: Cheating in MLS, is Jorge Mas American soccer’s Jerry Jones, takeaways from the USMNT’s recent slate of games, and more Jun 11, 2021

On this episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss some recent developments in the Inter Miami situation (which is more colloquially known as “That One Time Inter Miami Had 5 DPs”). Can Miami and owner Jorge Mas drive MLS forward? Then, it’s on to USMNT talk! What did Paul and Sam learn from the USMNT’s last four games? Find out about that - and much more - on the show.

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"How do you watch a game, what do you watch for, and what non-soccer thing is keeping you sane?" Getting to know your TSS Euro 2020 hosts Jun 10, 2021

The 2020 European Championships are right around the corner. We've previewed every group and will be covering every game on the show.

But! We haven't yet talked to the co-hosts who will be contributing to our coverage of the tournament this summer. So, on this episode, Taylor is joined by Graham, Joe and Ryan as they discuss how they first got into covering soccer, why they wanted to do so in the first place, their rooting interests and non-soccer hobbies, and (maybe most importantly) how each host watches soccer and what they tend to focus on when they do. Plus, there's baking chat, Simpsons references, and only one glaring technical error!

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USMNT v Costa Rica deep-dive review: Tyler Adams shines, goals galore, tactical analysis, and much, much more Jun 09, 2021

On this episode, Taylor and Joe dive into the USMNT's matchup with Costa Rica from Wednesday night. How did the U.S. look in their final game before many of their top players head off for summer vacation? Did we see any tactical wrinkles from Gregg Berhalter? Which players showed especially well? We talk about all that and much, much more!

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Copa America 2021: Felipe Cardenas discusses the situation in Brazil, the teams that are best positioned heading into the tournament, and why so many squads have so many familiar faces Jun 09, 2021

Felipe Cardenas of The Athletic returns to provide some much-needed updates on this summer's Copa America. If you missed our recent Soccer 101 explainer, you can find it here. On today's show, we get into how Brazil became the new host nation, as well as the problems that could arise from a government that still isn't taking the Covid-19 pandemic seriously. Plus, which managers are in the most secure positions and which ones are in the least, the tiers of quality when it comes to the current Conmebol pool, and the squads most likely to make deep runs this summer. There's also a pretty shocking anecdote in youth soccer in Ohio vs youth soccer in Argentina, and some positive words for Venezuela and Bolivia!

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Euro Group F Preview: France, Germany, Portugal & Hungary Jun 09, 2021

The time to discuss the fabled GROUP OF DEATH is upon us! Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe convene to preview Group F, which contains reigning champions Portugal, World Cup holders France, perennial victors Germany and a Hungary side that is not to be sniffed at!

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Euro Group E Preview: Spain, Sweden, Poland, and Slovakia Jun 08, 2021

The gang continues their Euro 2020 group previews, profiling Group E. Taylor, Graham, Joe, and Ryan discuss Spain, Sweden, Poland, and Slovakia! Are Spain tournament favorites? Is Sweden set up for success, tactically speaking? Will opposing teams be able to stop Robert Lewandowski? Can Slovakia cause their group-mates any real problems? We talk about all that - and much, much more.

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USMNT v Mexico deep-dive review! An instant USMNT classic, VAR drama, back-and-forth play, Berhalter's tactical adjustments, and so much more Jun 07, 2021

After rewatching Sunday night's matchup between the USMNT and Mexico in the Concacaf Nations League Final, Taylor and Joe are back with a deep-dive review. How did the U.S. approach this final? How did Gregg Berhalter and Tata Martino set up their teams? Who performed well? And who struggled? We talk about all of those things and so, so, so much more.

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USMNT v Mexico quick take hot take review! Jun 06, 2021

Taylor and Joe give their initial thoughts on the USMNT's matchup with Mexico in Sunday night's Nations League Final.

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Euro Group D Preview: England, Scotland, Croatia and the Czech Republic Jun 04, 2021

Euro 2020 Group D: it’s the place to be! Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham are on hand to preview England, Scotland, Croatia and the Czech Republic. Will England live up to their rep as tournament favorites? Can the Tartan Army cause an upset? Will Croatia build on their impressive World Cup campaign? Can the Czech Republic ruffle some feathers and escape a very tricky group? All that, and much more will be discussed!

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Allocation Disorder: Inter Miami’s punishment for breaking MLS’s roster rules, analysis of the sanctions, reaction from around the league, and much more Jun 04, 2021

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam talk all about the Inter Miami situation (also known as That One Time When Inter Miami Had Five DPs). How severe is the punishment? What does it mean for the club’s future? What do figures from around the league think of this situation? Paul and Sam talk about all of those things and a whole bunch of other good stuff.

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USMNT v Honduras deep dive review: analyzing the U.S.’s first competitive game under Berhalter since 2019 Jun 04, 2021

Taylor and Joe break down the USMNT’s latest match: their game against Honduras on Thursday night in the Concacaf Nations League semifinals. How did the U.S. look? Who played well? Who struggled? We talk about all three of those things - and much, much more.

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Euro Group C Preview: Netherlands, Ukraine, Austria, and North Macedonia Jun 03, 2021

It’s Group C time, baby! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe team up to preview the Netherlands, Ukraine, Austria, and North Macedonia. Can North Macedonia play spoiler and do to their group stage opponents what they did to Germany recently? How might David Alaba and Austria set up? What will Andriy Shevchenko’s Ukraine team look like? And, uh, Frank de Boer is an actor now? All that - and much, much more - on the show.

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Euro Group B Preview: Denmark, Finland, Belgium and Russia Jun 02, 2021

We continue our preview of the European Championships by taking a look at Group B, which consists of Denmark, Finland, Belgium, and Russia. Who are the EagleOwls and, more importantly, what is an EagleOwl? Will any Laudrups be involved for Denmark and, if not, will there at least be a Schmeichel? Can Bobby Martinez and Belgium win it all, and can Russia cover the marathon-levels of distance they did in 2018? All those questions answered, and a few more as well!

Plus, what should viewers expect from these four teams in terms of on-field styles, key players, potential breakout players, and a whole bunch more!

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Euro Group A Preview: Chiesa and Italy the favorites, Switzerland’s established setup, Turkey’s defensive approach, Wales under new manager Robert Page, and much more Jun 01, 2021

Today’s show kicks off our coverage of the 2020(?) European Championship! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to preview Group A, which is made up of Italy, Switzerland, Turkey, and Wales.

What should viewers expect from these four teams in terms of on-field styles? Who are the key players? What about potential breakout players? All that, and so much more, on the show!

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Champions League Final review: how Chelsea gave City the Blues! Plus Listener Questions! May 31, 2021

Ryan, Taylor and Joe convene to break down everything that happened in an entertaining Champions League Final between Chelsea and Manchester City!

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USMNT v Switzerland deep dive review: strong opposition, standout performers, tactical observations, and much, much more May 31, 2021

On this episode, Taylor and Joe analyze the USMNT's latest match: their battle with Switzerland on Sunday. No spoilers, but we talk about each team's tactical approach, notable individual performances, what the U.S. did well, what needs to improve, and much, much more!

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Allocation Disorder: U.S. Soccer ends their partnership with SUM, going inside the MLS fan landscape, answering your questions, and much more May 28, 2021

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam start out by analyzing U.S. Soccer’s decision to end their partnership with Soccer United Marketing. What are the pros and cons of this move? What does it mean for Major League Soccer? And how could it impact MLS’s ability to negotiate their next TV deal?

After discussing all of those things, Paul and Sam move onto a chat about MLS’s fan landscape and answer some of your lovely questions!

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Champions League Final preview! We take a deep-dive tactical look Manchester City v Chelsea May 27, 2021

Joe, Ryan and Taylor get into the details' details about this weekend's Champions League Final. We start off focusing on City and their 800 different lineup/formation possibilities, before moving on to Chelsea, who are courteous enough to at least play the same shape every week. Along the way, we discuss the critical match-ups and tactical battles that could make all the difference, try to figure out how much Christian Pulisic will factor into things, and give some Very Specific Predictions for the Actual Super League's final game!

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Which title win was most impressive, would Liverpool have been top of the league with Virgil van Dijk, which relegated players should bigger teams sign, and more end-of-season listener questions May 26, 2021

Now that many of Europe’s top leagues have finished up their domestic seasons, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe combine to answer some end-of-the-season themed listener questions! You can find the full list of questions down below:

1) Which title win from Europe’s top five leagues was the most impressive this year?

2) Who are some players from relegated teams around Europe that would really benefit some teams that stayed up?

3) Would Liverpool have challenged for the Premier League title if Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez had stayed healthy?

4) Are there any teams who spent much of the season at the bottom of their league but started to hit their stride toward the end of the season?

5) Will Taylor admit that Manchester City are a bigger club than Manchester United if City win the Champions League Final on Saturday?

6) What story or event in the world would have made Daryl the happiest this season?

7) What were the best (and worst) transfers this season?

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Americans Abroad Season Review w/Adam Belz! Best transfer, most impressive trophy, best defender, midfielder, and attacker, and more; plus plenty of Nations League USMNT roster talk May 25, 2021

For this special end-of-season Americans abroad review show, Taylor and Joe are joined by the Scuffed Podcast's Adam Belz to talk about the season that was for Americans playing across the Atlantic. Which American made the best move? Which American is most in need of a move? Which player in each position group had the best season? We answer those questions - and many more!

Before handing out those awards, Taylor, Joe, and Belz discuss the USMNT's roster for their upcoming Nations League games. Plus, what does this four game window represent for the USMNT? Belz has thoughts.

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Weekend Review! Atleti take the spoils (and ruin it for the Royals), Liverpool toil and PSG recoil! May 24, 2021

Ryan, Taylor and Graham convene to discuss the denouement of Europe’s biggest leagues, and more!

La Liga title race: Atletico Madrid picked up their first title since 2014 on a highly dramatic final day in Spain!

Premier League conclusion: Chelsea and Liverpool squeaked into the Champions League spots on the final day, thanks in part to Leicester’s (on-brand) poor end to the season. Was this finish Jurgen Klopp’s greatest Liverpool triumph?

Bundesliga final day: Robert Lewandowski broke Gerd Muller’s goalscoring record with his 41st of the season in Bayern’s 5-2 win over Augsburg!

Serie A conclusion: Napoli Leicester-ed their way our of Champions League contention, while Juventus snuck back on to Europe’s top table!

Seattle Sounders vs. Atlanta Utd: Seattle’s undefeated season continues, but Atlanta showed some encouraging signs of improvement as they limbed to third in the East.

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Allocation Disorder: MLS Budget XI, questionable contracts, which teams are spending poorly, and more analysis of MLS Salary Dump Day; plus, the return of the Columbus Crew May 21, 2021

On this week's episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss one of the purest joys on the Major League Soccer calendar: Salary Dump Day. Which teams are throwing good money after bad? Which teams are putting their dollars to good use? What lessons can we (or future MLS expansion teams) learn from the salary data? After answering all of those questions, our hosts move on to talk about the return of the Columbus Crew and the USMNT's roster for their May 30th game against Switzerland.

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Sam Stejskal discusses the latest USMNT roster, 2021 MLS Salary Dump Day, and the issues facing both Columbus and Cincinnati May 20, 2021

Sam Stejskal of The Athletic and the Allocation Disorder podcast is back on TSS and ready to talk about, first and foremost, dogs. But then! It's on to the latest USMNT roster: who's in, who will play where, and why we might not see a lot of these faces again this summer. After that, we take a look at the latest MLS Salary Dump (Sam's favorite day of the year according to Taylor) and share some thoughts about the present situations of both FC Cincinnati and the Columbus Crew.

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Is it Chris Richards’ time to shine with the USMNT, how did Sporting CP win the league, is the five sub rule here to stay, and more listener questions May 19, 2021

On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe assemble (not unlike the Avengers) to answer your listener questions. Is it Chris Richards Time for the United States Men's National Team? How did Sporting Clube de Portugal win their first league title in 19 years? Answers to both of those questions, and many more, on the show. You can find the full list of questions that we discussed down below!

1) With Aaron Long's recent injury, is it Chris Richards' time to shine for the USMNT?

2) How are player ratings determined? Is the rating completely statistical or is there a subjective element?

3) What can MLS do to better develop players who are in their early 20's to help provide solid depth for the USMNT?

4) Theoretically, if COVID restrictions were lifted and it was 100% safe to travel, what city would we visit to see both the best soccer and have the best vacation experience this summer?

5) How did Sporting Clube de Portugal win the Portuguese league for the first time in nearly two decades?

6) Is the five sub rule here to stay?

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Weekend Review: American Edition, featuring Gio Reyna, Weston McKennie, John Brooks, Eryk Williamson, and more! May 18, 2021

Taylor and Joe chat about some of the most notable performances by USMNT-eligible players from around the world. From the Pacific Northwest to Turin, you can find the list of players discussed down below!

1) Eryk Williamson, Portland Timbers

2) Julian Araujo, LA Galaxy

3) Weston McKennie, Juventus

4) Christian Pulisic, Chelsea

5) Gio Reyna, Borussia Dortmund

6) John Brooks, Wolfsburg

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Weekend Review: Vardy has an in-car party as Leicester win the FA Cup, Lieke Martens leads Barcelona to Champions League triumph, and the title race in Spain is almost as tight as it was in Turkey May 17, 2021

Ryan, Taylor and Graham convene to discuss an emotion-filled weekend in the beautiful game!

- Chelsea vs. Leicester: With fans back at Wembley Stadium, Leicester treated us to one of the all-time great FA Cup Finals. But did Tactics Tommy get his approach wrong?

- Chelsea vs. Barcelona: It all went wrong for Emma Hayes’ triumphant Chelsea in the Champions League Final, where they met a Barcelona side who seemed to be playing an entirely different sport, such was their mastery of the occasion!

- Juventus vs. Internazionale: With penalties, red cards and no shortage of drama, the Derby D’Italia was an eventful one!

- The Spanish Title Race: Things are going down to the last day in Spain between the Madrid sides, while Barcelona fluffed their lines against Celta.

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What went wrong for Juventus this season and where do they go from here? Christine Cupo has thoughts May 14, 2021

Christine Cupo from the Juventibus Twitch stream makes her debut appearance on The Total Soccer Show to discuss the season so far for Juventus. She tackles the burning questions, like...

Was there complacency from the start of the season?
Should the club have parted ways with Sarri and why had things become so untenable?
Who deserves the largest share of the blame for the way things have panned out?
Will Weston McKennie continue to be a key player for them next season, regardless of who is in charge?
Has Ronaldo become the solution to some problems but the cause of several others?
What needs to happen from both the coaching and roster perspectives to get things back on track?

We (mostly she) also take a look at how Milan have had such a strong campaign, why Roma opted for Mourinho, the reasons for Gennaro Gattuso walking away from Napoli, and much more!

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Allocation Disorder: Felipe Cárdenas on Atlanta United's decline, coaching decisions, and front office power struggles; plus Columbus Crew rebrand talk May 14, 2021

On this episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam are joined by The Athletic's Felipe Cárdenas for a fascinating discussion about Felipe's recent story, titled "The battles for control through Atlanta United’s rapid ascent and sudden backslide". Why has Atlanta United fallen off over the last few seasons? Why didn't they hire Marcelo Bielsa when they had the chance? And what pushed them to hire a European manager as their next coach after Tata Martino? Felipe, Paul, and Sam talk about all of those things - and much more.

After the Atlanta United chat, our intrepid trio discuss the Columbus Crew's questionable rebrand. Sam has thoughts, everybody. Sam has thoughts.

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Paul Tenorio on the Columbus Crew rebrand, the MLS team that did rebranding right, and the most fun teams to watch this season May 13, 2021

Paul Tenorio is back on the show (in a non-Allocation Disorder fashion) to discuss the Columbus Crew rebrand and why the folks in charge assume changing a logo means more butts in seats. We take a look at the process that led to the rebrand, why Crew ownership thought it was necessary, and where we go from here. Plus, the team that did rebranding right, the clubs that have the most authentic approach to messaging, and the most exciting teams in the league so far this season!

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Are Bradley and Jozy done with the USMNT, which active Premier League players are future hall-of-famers, why doesn’t CFG move players like Red Bull, and more listener questions May 12, 2021

It’s listener question time! Ryan, Taylor, and Joe combine to answer your lovely inquiries, ranging from under-the-radar Americans who we might see at the Gold Cup, to which active Premier League players are future hall-of-famers, to why fans on non-Big Six clubs should be glad that the Super League isn’t happening, to so much more. You can find the full list of questions down below:

1) With Jozy Altidore and Michael Bradley not on Gregg Berhalter’s Nations League roster, are their national team careers over?

2) Which non-capped USMNT-eligible players could we see in the Gold Cup?

3) Why should fans of non-Big Six teams be happy that the fan outrage against the Super League has essentially maintained the status quo?

4) Who would win a fictional, retroactive “Hottest Soccer Player” bracket from the 2018 World Cup?

5) Which active Premier League players will be future hall-of-famers?

6) Why doesn’t City Football Group move players through their sister clubs in the same way that Red Bull does?

7) Is it better to find young players who are positionally flexible or who excel in one spot?

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Weekend Review: American Edition w/ Joe Lowery, featuring Christian Pulisic, Sergino Dest, Brenden Aaronson, and many more! May 11, 2021

Joe and Taylor discuss Gregg Berhalter's provisional roster for the Concacaf Nations League Finals this summer, and then it's on to discussing some of the most interesting performances by USMNT-eligible players around the world (aka - in North America and Europe). Players discussed:

1) Brenden Aaronson (Red Bull Salzburg)

2) Christian Pulisic (Chelsea)

3) Bryan Reynolds (Roma)

4) Sergino Dest (Barcelona)

5) Paxton Pomykal (FC Dallas)

6) Disney Villain AKA Cade Cowell (San Jose)

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Weekend Review! Chelsea win Champions League Final dress rehearsal & La Liga's title race rages on! May 10, 2021

Ryan, Taylor and Graham are here to discuss the biggest games of the weekend! And Graham’s OnlyFans account!

-Man City vs Chelsea: The Champions League dress rehearsal didn’t go well for Man City, who saw the game turn when Sergio Aguero decided to do his Ademola Lookman penalty tribute.

-Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid: A vital game in the Liga title race ended in a stalemate, in which Leo Messi *almost* scored an all-time great goal.

-Borussia Dortmund vs. RB Leipzig: Dortmund helped Bayern Munich win the title this weekend by taking three points from Leipzig, who were uncharacteristically disorganized in the back.

-LA Galaxy vs. LAFC: Greg Vanney’s side got back to winning ways in El Trafico, where Chicharito once again was able to steal the headlines.

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Allocation Disorder: Using El Tráfico to explain roster building cycles in MLS, club rebuilds, the challenge of selling players midseason, and more May 07, 2021

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam use this Saturday’s edition of El Tráfico a jumping-off point for a discussion about roster building cycles in MLS (which is something that LAFC is dealing with right now), club rebuilds (which is something that the Galaxy are dealing with right now), the challenges of selling players midseason, and more. Then it’s on to a conversation about the value of MLS experience and some under-the-radar MLS players that have impressed Paul and Sam so far this year.

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Manuel Veth on the managerial merry-go-round in Germany, the best performing Americans in the Bundesliga, and the changes Jesse Marsch could make to Leipzig's playing style May 06, 2021

Taylor is joined by Transfermarkt's Manuel Veth to discuss the managerial key party that is the Bundesliga coaching situation. We get into what Germany will look like this summer in Jogi Lowe's final outing (and where he might go from here), how Bayern got their man in Julian Nagelsmann but still have a lot to figure out if they want to make sure he doesn't walk away a la Hansi Flick, and the changes Jesse Marsch will bring to Leipzig's playing style (plus the players that might leave before he takes charge and the possible replacements that could come in). And we close by discussing the most impressive performances by Americans in the Bundesliga this season, and some transfer speculation as well (Sancho, Haaland, and several others included there).

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Champions League(s) Review! Tuchel's Chelsea vs. Zidane's Real Madrid, Manchester "Atletico" City vs. PSG, and analysis of Tuesday’s CCL games May 05, 2021

Ryan, Graham, and Joe team up to talk Champions Leagues! First, it's some UEFA Champions League chat with discussion of Chelsea vs. Real Madrid and Manchester City vs. PSG. Just how good was Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea team against Madrid? Has Pep been reading a Diego Simeone biography? And what's the deal with an all-English UCL Final?

Then, it's on to the Concacaf Champions League, with analysis of the Philadelphia Union vs. Atlanta United and Toronto FC vs. Cruz Azul. From sideline spats, to Santiago Sosa's strike, to questions about how Chris Armas' Toronto team will play in the future, there's plenty to discuss!

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Meg Linehan discusses the best offseason moves in NWSL, the looming Olympic roster decisions facing Vlatko Andonovski, and the challenges of covering women's soccer in our present world May 04, 2021

Meg Linehan of The Athletic is back on the show to discuss this weekend's NWSL Challenge Cup Final, as well as her thoughts on some of the best offseason moves in the league. Plus, which teams are looking strong (or as strong as ever) and which teams still have some work to do! There's also Taylor attempting to get Meg to make Olympic roster predictions, with ends on a more useful topic of HOW Vlatko might be approaching assembling his roster. And, up front, Meg gets into the challenges of covering women's soccer in the US and the ways in which both the intensity and meaningfulness of that coverage could be improved.

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Weekend Review! Protests in Manchester, the Spanish title race & glory for Inter Milan! May 03, 2021

Ryan, Taylor and Graham discuss the weekend’s biggest games—including the one that didn’t actually take place!

Manchester Utd vs. Liverpool: the biggest fixture in English soccer was postponed following protests from Red Devils fans aimed at their absentee owners. What exactly happened at Old Trafford, and what will follow?

La Liga title race: Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid all noticed wins this weekend, keeping the race for Spanish silverware incredibly tight as we head down the final strait!

Serie A title race: Congrats to Inter Milan on winning their first scudetto in 11 years! How will Antonio Conte’s side build on this success, and how competitive will Juventus be next term?

Seattle Sounders vs. LA Galaxy: Chicharito and his Galaxy pals were brought back down to earth with a thud in Seattle, where Brian Schmetzer’s side dominated from the outset.

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What will Nagelsmann’s Bayern Munich team look like, is Jesse Marsch ready for Leipzig, should Dike be on Gregg Berhalter's World Cup Qualifying roster, and more listener questions Apr 29, 2021

Taylor, Adam Snavely, and Joe team up to answer your listener questions and talk CCL! We start out with CCL and try to get to the bottom of what on earth happened last night between the Columbus Crew and Monterrey and the Portland Timbers and Club América. Then, it’s on to the questions!

1) What can we expect from Bayern Munich under Julian Nagelsmann? And is Jesse Marsch ready for Leipzig?

2) Would Daryl Dike be on our respective personal World Cup Qualifying rosters?

3) Who are some players that are beloved for a heroic moment during a huge game, but otherwise had average to below-average careers?

4) Do you think the amount of talk about roster turnover from Olympic Qualifying to the actual Olympics had a negative effect on the players during Qualifying?

5) Would staggering which players jump in a wall be a better option than having players on the ground during a free kick?

6) How are official goal counts tallied?

7) Would Tottenham have obtained more points in a Super League season than Schalke have in the current Bundesliga season?

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Champions Leagues Review: PSG v Manchester City, Real Madrid v Chelsea, and look at Tuesday's CCL games Apr 29, 2021

Joe, Ryan and Taylor have assembled to indirectly discuss the filmography of Christopher Nolan... but also to break down this week's Champions Leagues games!

1) PSG v Manchester City: why was one half so good for PSG and the other was, erm, the opposite?

2) Real Madrid v Chelsea: what was Tuchel's tactical approach and how did Real Madrid calm things down after a rough opening segment?

3) Atlanta v Philadelphia: how do you earn a resounding victory over a team that seems to define the term "mercurial?" Jim Curtin has answers

4) Toronto v Cruz Azul: Our Floridian Canadians have a lot of work to do!

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Allocation Disorder: Discussing MLS’s Designated Player/Young Money tradeoff, Chicharito’s hot start, Atlanta and Philly's clash in CCL, and much more from around MLS Apr 28, 2021

On this episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss some of MLS’s competitive balance issues, spending disparity, and a handful of roster rules. Then it’s on to a conversation about the Galaxy and Chicharito’s hot start, Atlanta United vs. the Philadelphia Union in CCL, and much, much, much more from around the world of MLS.

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Americans abroad & domestic review! Cade Cowell’s masterclass for the Quakes, Aaronson auditions for Leipzig, the Musah Maneuver returns, and more; plus, previewing City vs. PSG Apr 27, 2021

Taylor and Joe chat about how a number of young American players, based both domestically and abroad, fared this past weekend. Just how good was Cade Cowell against FC Dallas on Saturday? What's up with Reggie Cannon at Boavista? How is Yunus Musah doing with Valencia? We talk about all of those things (and discuss many more Americans) before turning our attention to Wednesday's Champions League semifinal clash between Manchester City and PSG.

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Weekend Review! Man City's latest silverware, Chelsea's lack of flair and Chicharito's three-goal affair! Apr 26, 2021

Ryan, Taylor and Graham convene for a look back at the weekend that was!

- West Ham vs Chelsea: The Blues dealt a crucial blow to David Moyes in the battle for fourth place with their ‘professional’ (read: ‘slightly boring’) style!

- Leeds vs Man Utd: It was honors even at Elland Road, where Marcelo Bielsa appears to have adapted his style to face the big boys.

- Manchester City vs Tottenham: The Spurs trophy cabinet will continue to collect dust as Man City pull off the biggest 1-0 thrashing in the history of the game!

- LA Galaxy vs. NY Red Bulls: Another MLS match day, another five-goal thriller! Defending was optional in a fantastically entertaining match in Carson, CA.

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Allocation Disorder: Examining the Super League’s (theoretical) model in light of MLS’s structure, what the ESL drama means for MLS, takeaways from Week 1, and much more Apr 23, 2021

On this episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam sift through this week's Super League drama, but from an American soccer & Major League Soccer perspective. How similar is MLS's structure to the Super League's proposed structure? And what does all of this Super League talk mean for MLS? Then, after the Super League discussion, it's on to takeaways from MLS's opening weekend!

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Your questions answered! The season's most impactful signing, USWNT at the Olympics & reliving Rob Green's 2010 World Cup! Apr 22, 2021

Ryan, Taylor and Graham are here to answer listener questions—but not before sounding off on the latest updates of the demise of the European Super League! Topics include: the most impactful signing of the season, the use of VAR in the Premier League and players whose career was ruined by a huge mistake!

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The rise and abrupt fall of the European Super League w/ Adam Snavely (plus, a new Champions League format and the USA's Olympic group draw) Apr 21, 2021

With the European Super League now appearing to be dead in the water, Adam Snavely joins Taylor to discuss where things stand and how we got to this point. Plus, we try to get to the bottom of some big questions, like why did the owners ever think this would ever go well, what will happen next, how severe will any potential punishments be, what might this mean for MLS, the possibility that this was all a ploy, and much much more. Plus, we break down the new Champions League format that was agreed earlier in the week, and the USA's group at the Olympics this summer.

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A motivated Chicharito means a happy Galaxy, a positive start for Montreal against Toronto in Florida, and Minnesota's fitness regimen requires revision: Jeff Reuter on MLS Week 1 Apr 20, 2021

Jeff Rueter of The Athletic is back on the program to discuss some of the biggest moments from the opening weekend of the MLS season. We get into detail on:

Inter Miami v LA Galaxy
Seattle v Minnesota
Montreal v Toronto
Chicago v New England
LAFC v Austin

Plus, the best-run teams in the USL Championship and USL League One, why Week 10 is the most important week for analysis purposes, and why the league needs heroes and villains to be at its best.

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Weekend Review! European Super League drama, Mourinho gets the boot, MLS returns & Messi wins another cup! Apr 19, 2021

Ryan, Taylor and Graham are here to discuss the weekend’s best action—and the story that could redefine the sport: the announcement of the breakaway European Super League.

- The European Super League! A fundamental and seismic change to the sport at its highest level might be on the cards, with the announcement of a breakaway league. What does this mean for the teams involved, the players, and the sporting integrity of the beautiful game as a whole?

- Jose Mourinho! The Special One was given his marching orders on Monday, a matter of days before the League Cup Final. Seems harsh, but there's a (cynical) reason for the timing...

- Chelsea vs. Man City: The FA Cup! How quaint! We look at how Tommy Tuchel got the better of Pep Guardiola at Wembley!

- Barcelona vs. Athletic Club: Lionel Messi got his hands on the (massive) Cope Del Rey trophy once again, at poor Bilbao's expense.

- Inter Miami vs. LA Galaxy: The pick of the MLS litter on opening weekend was a thoroughly enjoyable affair in Fort Lauderdale!

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Matt Doyle discusses the start of the 2021 MLS season: what makes Jim Curtin such a good coach, how Minnesota United can win the west, Bobby Wood's arrival at Real Salt Lake, and much much more! Apr 16, 2021

The Armchair Analyst himself is on the pod to discuss mezcal cocktails and cat ownership... and also the start of the 2021 MLS season. If you missed the chat with Sam Stejskal earlier in the week, scroll down the feed a bit and you'll find it.

In this episode, we get into some of the teams that Sam and I didn't get to, including Toronto, Minnesota, Sporting KC, Orlando City, and many more. Plus. the deepest teams in the league and the current state NYCFC, who definitely aren't on the "deepest teams" list right now.

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Allocation Disorder: MLS Predictions! MVP, Homegrown Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Supporters’ Shield winner, MLS Cup winner, conference standings, and more Apr 16, 2021

MLS is (almost) back! With the start of the regular season knocking on the door, Paul and Sam make their predictions for the 2021 MLS season. Who’s going to be MVP? What about Homegrown Player of the Year? Which team will win the Supporters’ Shield? Which team will lift MLS Cup? Paul and Sam make those predictions and many, many, many more.

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Champions League(s) review! Man City & Real Madrid roll on, Toronto & Philadelphia stay strong! Apr 15, 2021

Ryan, Taylor and Joe return with analysis on two varieties of Champions League: UEFA and CONCACAF!

- Liverpool vs. Real Madrid: Los Blancos took advantage of the Reds’ lack of ‘electricity’ and bolted their way into the semifinals—despite missing several first-choice names.

- Borussia Dortmund vs. Man City: Pep is back in the semis! We look at how City kept Haaland at bay, and how they adapted their system to cope with Dortmund’s threat.

- Toronto vs. Leon: The Canucks advanced to the CCL quarterfinals with a professional job against Leon, where Michael Bradley did Michael Bradley things!

- Philadelphia Union vs. Saprissa: The Union set up a quarterfinal with Atlanta thanks to a barnstorming second half against their Costa Rican opponents.

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Taking a look at the 2021 MLS season w/ Sam Stejskal Apr 14, 2021

The Athletic's Sam Stejskal answers Taylor's many, many questions about the MLS season to come. What's the deal with U22 Initiative (I hope you did your best Seinfeld impression on that one), how will Inter Miami deal with their four DP situation, rosters builds in Austin and Cincinnati, Chicharito's tenure (thus far) with the Galaxy, the problems facing the Chicago Fire, and much much more!

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Champions League(s) Review! PSG and Bayern thrill, Christian Pulisic helps Tuchel’s Chelsea get past Porto, Atlanta United and the Portland Timbers advance in CCL, and much more Apr 14, 2021

Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to review much of Tuesday's UEFA and Concacaf Champions League action, starting with PSG vs. Bayern and Chelsea vs. Porto over in Europe before heading to Atlanta United vs. Alajuelense and the Portland Timbers vs. Marathón in the United States. UCL+CCL? Who could ask for more?

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Americans Abroad Round-Up: Bryan Reynolds makes his first start for Roma, Christian Pulisic bags a brace, Weston McKennie scores of the bench, and much more Apr 13, 2021

Taylor and Joe are back with another Americans Abroad Round-Up! We start out by going deep on Bryan Reynolds' first-ever start for Roma, talking about the ins and outs of his performance, and highlighting things to watch for from Reynolds down the line. Then, it's on to some analysis of a handful of other young U.S. players who saw the field in Europe this weekend. You can find the full list of players that we discussed on the show down below:

1) Bryan Reynolds, Roma

2) Sergiño Dest, Barcelona

3) Gio Reyna, Dortmund

4) Christian Pulisic, Chelsea

5) Weston McKennie, Juventus

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Weekend Review! Madrid win in the rain, Leeds make City gains & Spurs feel more pain Apr 12, 2021

Ryan, Taylor and Graham are here to cast an eye over the biggest matches of the weekend!

- Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Los Blancos triumphed in the rain in a highly entertaining Clasico, but how much does Zinedine Zidane ride his luck?

- Tottenham vs. Man Utd: Jose Mourinho’s days in London appear numbered after Spurs dropped points from a winning position once again. But full credit is due to the visitors for a rousing second half.

- Man City vs. Leeds: Marcelo Bielsa finally earned a victory over Pep Guardiola, as 10-man Leeds made the most of their two shots on goal!

- West Ham vs. Leicester: Another match day, another West Ham performance in which they go three up and nearly throw it away. We ask: what is a David Moyes?

- Plus! Taylor and Graham pick their best XIs of the weekend!

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Allocation Disorder: Inter Miami’s DP crisis, MLS market inefficiencies, big signings from the Galaxy and Atlanta United, and much more Apr 09, 2021

On this episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam dive into Inter Miami’s strange Designated Player situation, talk through various market inefficiencies within MLS, and highlight a pair of big signings in LA and Atlanta. Then, towards the end of the show, they touch on CCL. In case you’re wondering, Paul is still squarely aboard the Portland Timbers’ CCL train - he did stop just short of saying "choo, choo", sadly. Maybe next week.

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Champions League(s) Review! PSG counter attack past Bayern, Chelsea’s patience pays off against Porto, Philadelphia and Toronto secure big results in CCL, and more Apr 08, 2021

Taylor, Ryan, and Joe review the two most recent UEFA Champions League quarterfinal games and talk through some of the CCL action from Wednesday evening. You can find full list of games discussed down below!

1) Bayern vs. PSG

2) Porto vs. Chelsea

3) Toronto FC vs. Léon

4) Philadelphia Union vs. Saprissa

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Champions League(s) Review! Real Madrid Kroos by Liverpool, refereeing drama at the Etihad, Heinze makes his Atlanta United coaching debut, the Timbers impress in Honduras, and more Apr 07, 2021

Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine their intercontinental minds to review Tuesday's two UEFA Champions League quarterfinals and two of Tuesday night's Concacaf Champions League games! You can find the full list of games discussed down below:

1) Real Madrid vs. Liverpool

2) Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund

3) Portland Timbers vs. Marathón

4) Atlanta United vs. Alajuelense

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Americans Abroad Round-Up: Brenden Aaronson shines for Salzburg, Daryl Dike bags a brace, Tyler Adams starts against Bayern, and much more Apr 06, 2021

After watching the tape, Taylor and Joe talk about six young American players who had strong weekends over in Europe! From Daryl Dike's brace for Barnsley to Tyler Adams' shift in central midfield against Bayern Munich, there's plenty of Americans Abroad chat to get to! Here's the full listed of players that we covered on the show:

1) Brenden Aaronson, RB Salzburg

2) Sergiño Dest, FC Barcelona

3) Daryl Dike, Barnsley

4) Tim Weah, Lille

5) Mark McKenzie, Genk

6) Tyler Adams, RB Leipzig

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Heath Pearce discusses the toughest place to play World Cup Qualifiers, the state of the current national team pool, and this week's Champions League fixtures Apr 06, 2021

Heath Pearce makes his debut appearance to discuss a wiiiiiiiide variety of topics. We start with his time with the USMNT, including most challenging places to play, the in-camp atmosphere, and the players who were most consistent in national team training. After that, we get into Orange Slices, Heath's new podcast with Mark McKenzie... but also spend at least 3 minutes on the merits of Capri Sun. And we close out by taking a look at this week's Champions League match-ups: which ones are "can't miss" and which ones are "maybe miss if the other ones are great."

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Weekend Review: West Brom's Brazil impression confounds Chelsea, Trent Alexander-Arnold's battery is at full charge for Liverpool, PSG's frustrating season gets more frustrating, and Bayern's waltz toward the title continues Apr 05, 2021

Graham and Taylor review the biggest results from the past weekend, including...

West Brom 2 - Chelsea 5: why are we already hearing reports of dust ups and unhappiness from a Chelsea team that have been performing well?

Arsenal 0 - Liverpool 3: Arteta sets up to frustrate Liverpool, but ends up annoyed with several of his own players (Dani Ceballos, you know who you are)

PSG 0 - Lille 1: how Lille were able to completely nullify a potent PSG, and what we make of Neymar at PSG

Leipzig 0 - Bayern 1: why the goal WAS NOT Tyler Adams fault (entirely) and what needs to happen for Bayern's dominant run to come to an end.

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Allocation Disorder: Sergio Agüero’s potential fit in MLS, looking ahead to CCL, what does the U.S. men's failure to qualify for Tokyo mean for MLS, and more Apr 02, 2021

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam dish out some perspective and analysis on the U.S. men’s failure to qualify for the Olympics. What does the failure mean for the USMNT? What does it mean for MLS? And what does it mean for the development of the American player?

After the Olympics chat, Paul and Sam turn their attention towards Sergio Agüero’s potential fit in MLS and look ahead to the Concacaf Champions League and the U.S. Open Cup.

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Who was the best Champions League winning team in the last decade, how hard is 2022 World Cup Qualifying going to be for the U.S., and many, many more listener questions Apr 01, 2021

It’s listener question timeeeee! On this show, Taylor and Joe answer your lovely questions, ranging from the rigors of Concacaf World Cup Qualifying to the best (and worst) Champions League winners of the last decade to hybrid national teams. You can find the full list of questions down below:

1) Would the United States’ U-23 team have qualified for the Olympics if all of their domestic players were released?

2) Why doesn’t Joe think Jeremy Ebobisse and Eryk Williamson would have changed Jason Kreis’ U.S. team and gotten them to Tokyo?

3) What are the TSS crew’s favorite away kits for their respective favorite clubs?

4) Who was the best Champions League winning team over the last decade? And who was the worst?

5) Is 2022 World Cup Qualifying going to be trickier for the United States than people think?

6) If a defender screamed at a forward while defending, would that defender get a card?

7) Which two national teams, if they could combine, would vault themselves into serious World Cup contenders?

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Jon Arnold discusses the start of Concacaf World Cup qualifying, as well as how Curacao, Suriname, Cuba and Jamaica have all gone about strengthening their squads Mar 31, 2021

Jon Arnold joins the show to discuss all-things Concacaf. How did Curacao land Guus Hiddink, who will be the next (relatively) unheralded national team to make a run at the Gold Cup, the role that the FIFA scandals has played in the instability at numerous national federations, and much much more! Plus, a group-by-group look at the first round of Concacaf World Cup qualifying. Who will make it to the next round, who won't, and why you shouldn't bet on any of this!

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The status of South American World Cup Qualifying, Gabriel Heinze's managerial approach at Atlanta United, and Peter Sarsgaard's future in soccer w/ Felipe Cardenas Mar 30, 2021

Our old pal returns! The Athletic's Felipe Cardenas is back on the show to discuss the latest news regarding the suspension of Conmebol World Cup Qualifying, plus the present situation with the Colombian National Team (TLDL: Quieroz lasted games). We also discuss Felipe's interview with Peter Sarsgaard (lots of good stuff there) and Gabriel Heinze's preseason so far with Atlanta United. What is his managerial background and philosophy, which players might not LOVE that new style, and how 38-year-old Lisandro Lopez fits into things.

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USA v Honduras Olympic Qualifying review, plus a happier chat about USMNT v Northern Ireland Mar 29, 2021

Joe and Taylor spend about an hour discussing the USA's 2-1 loss to Honduras in Olympic qualifying. What was the USA trying to do, how did Honduras nullify that approach so effectively, and why weren't the Americans able to find a way back? We go deep on individual moments, as well as the overall tactical approach and the adjustments made along the way. Plus, what does the result mean for the program generally speaking and for Jason Kreis specifically, and and where we go from here?

After that, it's on to the USMNT's 2-1 win over Northern Ireland, in which we saw Gregg Berhalter's potential new Plan B: a back three! What does this new look allow the team to do that they couldn't otherwise, who looked the most comfortable, who looked the opposite of that, and how might the game plan evolve from here?

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Allocation Disorder: Inside MLS franchise valuations, the 2026 World Cup's potential to be MLS's trampoline, Liga MX x MLS, and much more Mar 26, 2021

On this episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam talk all about MLS franchise valuations and the potential for growth in Major League Soccer.

Why are MLS franchises being bought and sold for so much money? Why aren’t folks who are flushed with cash just going out and buy a Premier League team for a fraction of the cost of an MLS franchise? How do future television rights and the 2026 World Cup factor into MLS’s growth? Is a sort of closed promotion/relegation feasible at some point down the line? And where does Liga MX fit into MLS’s future?

If you couldn’t tell, there’s a lot of meat in this one - and it's good stuff. Like top quality, choice stuff. None of that highly-processed ground beef.

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USMNT vs. Jamaica & U.S. U-23s vs. Mexico reviews! Sergiño Dest puts on a show, Kellyn Acosta surprises, the U-23s struggle to create, and much more Mar 25, 2021

It's a USMNT extravaganza! Taylor and Joe break down the U.S. men's national team's friendly against Jamaica and analyze the U.S. U-23s' performance against Mexico in their final group stage game of Olympic Qualifying. Who stood out for the senior team against Jamaica? Is Kellyn Acosta a legitimate option at the 6 going forward? What would we like to see from the U.S. on Sunday against Northern Ireland?

Then, in the U-23 portion of the show, Taylor and Joe provide some perspective on the Mexico game, talk about what the U.S. did well, what they didn't do so well, and put together a lineup for Sunday's semifinal game.

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USMNT vs. Jamaica preview: Jamaica getting in on the dual national fun, messy contract disputes, possible U.S. formation changes, and much more Mar 23, 2021

Taylor and Joe preview the USMNT's upcoming friendly against Jamaica that will take place on Thursday at 1PM ET. What on earth is going on with Jamaica right now (spoiler: there's a lot)? Are they primed to be a real contender in Concacaf going forward? What should we expect from them in this game?

After going in-depth on Jamaica, Taylor and Joe turn their attention to the United States, breaking down Gregg Berhalter's March roster and putting together some potential starting elevens.

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USA vs. Dominican Republic Olympic Qualifying review! Squad rotation, possession rotations, Mihailovic and Dotson impress off the bench, and much more Mar 22, 2021

Taylor and Joe break down the United States’ 4-0 win over the Dominican Republic in Olympic Qualifying. Why was the first half so stagnant? What was the U.S. trying to do in possession with their rotated starting lineup? What did Jason Kreis change tactically heading into the second half? Taylor and Joe tackle those questions, look ahead to the rest of this tournament, and touch on the senior team’s roster updates for their March friendlies.

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Weekend Review! Man Utd lack FA Cup fight, Odegaard takes the limelight & PSG's shirts shine bright! Mar 22, 2021

Ryan, Taylor and Graham are here to take a look back at the biggest games of the weekend!

West Ham vs. Arsenal: The Hammers scored five goals in this London rivalry—but somehow didn’t win! We look at how West Ham faltered and why Arsenal were able to bounce back from 3-0 down.

Leicester vs. Manchester Utd: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer doesn’t need to worry about the FA Cup anymore, but he might worry about his defensive midfield options…

Lyon vs. PSG: The battle for Ligue 1’s top spot saw Kylian Mbappe shine almost as brightly as the Parisian’s kits!

Celtic vs. Rangers: the Old Firm derby might not have had its usual energy levels, but there was plenty to talk about from the events in Glasgow.

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USA vs. Costa Rica Olympic Qualifying review! Ochoa and Ferriera shine, plus USMNT roster analysis, Champions League draw chat, and more Mar 19, 2021

Taylor and Joe review the U.S.’s matchup with Costa Rica in Olympic Qualifying before talking about the USMNT’s roster for their upcoming friendlies and discussing the Champions League quarterfinal draw.

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Champions League Review! Man City's domination, Lazio's elimination & Chelsea's superior preparation! Mar 18, 2021

Ryan, Taylor, and Graham team up to dissect this week's Champions League action!

Manchester City vs. Borussia Monchengladbach - Pep’s side were too strong for Gladbach, whose suffering under soon-to-be-departed coach Marco Rose continues.

Real Madrid vs. Atalanta - There’ll be no dark horse deep run for the Italians this season, who were ultimately outclassed by Los Blancos (who did something a little different with their formation).

Bayern Munich vs. Lazio - We called this as a mismatch… and we were right!

Chelsea vs. Atletico Madrid - Thomas Tuchel’s honeymoon period continues in London, where his side showed greater discipline and a better press than Atleti.

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Allocation Disorder: Breaking down the USMNT's latest roster, Orlando City rejecting big money for Daryl Dike, Jose Gallegos’ trial at Bayern Munich, and more Mar 17, 2021

Paul and Sam start out with some USMNT roster talk before diving into MLS roster construction, the mysterious $10 million offer for Orlando City's Daryl Dike, and San Antonio FC youngster Jose Gallegos’ upcoming trial at Bayern Munich (and what that trial might signify for the entire youth development landscape in the United States).

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Yunus Musah commits to the USMNT! Our reaction to Musah Mania, plus previewing the U.S.'s Olympic Qualifying roster, tactics, and opponents Mar 16, 2021

On this jam-packed USMNT-focused show, Taylor and Joe react to Yunus Musah's (also known as "yunus mUSAh") recent commitment to the United States. After the Musah chat, it's full steam ahead into Olympic Qualifying. Taylor and Joe analyze Jason Kreis' U.S. Olympic Qualifying roster, breaking down each position group, talking tactics, and giving their preferred starting XIs. Then, to round out the show, they've got bits of analysis on each of the United States' group stage opponents: Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico.

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Weekend Review! Arsenal's derby comeback win, Milan's title hopes wear thin & David Moyes' defensive sin! Mar 15, 2021

Ryan, Taylor and Graham break down the biggest moments from the biggest games of the weekend—right after discussing Graham’s barber!

0.00 - Arsenal vs. Tottenham: Aside from an Erik Lamela worldie, Spurs turned in a performance to forget at the home of their fiercest rival.

33.22 - Manchester Utd vs. West Ham: David Moyes was unwilling to actually play soccer against his former side, but United were still able to break through the Hammers' deep defensive line.

48.44 - Milan vs. Napoli: Congrats to Inter Milan for winning Serie A! The Rossoneri’s claim for the title took a massive hit thanks to Gennaro Gattuso’s impressive side.

58.18 - Sevilla vs. Real Betis: Striker Youssef En-Nesyri was the star of the show in a very open and pretty even Seville Derby!

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Allocation Disorder: MLS’s investigation into Inter Miami’s bookkeeping shenanigans, U.S. Olympic Qualifying roster talk, MLS Top Shot moments, and more Mar 12, 2021

Before dissecting Jason Kreis’ Olympic Qualifying roster, Paul and Sam sink their teeth (yes, they share a single set of teeth) into the recent news that MLS is investigating Inter Miami’s Blaise Matuidi signing from last year.

Then Sam has a meltdown about NBA Top Shot.

After Paul restores order, our intrepid hosts discuss MLS moments that would make great Top Shots and chat about Christian Pulisic’s situation at Chelsea.

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Bonus Episode: Breaking down that episode of The Office in which soccer is played w/ Brooks Peck and Felipe Cardenas Mar 11, 2021

In a podcast episode that is roughly twice the length of the actual TV episode, Brooks Peck and Felipe Cardenas join the show to discuss their recent article for The Athletic, The forgotten ‘The Office’ soccer scene with Idris Elba: A tactical analysis Does Charles actually like soccer? Why did they play on a parking lot? Why did Jim duck but, more importantly, why did Charles fire a rocket at his face? Plus, does being IN Germany during the World Cup mean you went FOR the World Cup, why isn't soccer more often on American sitcoms, and much much more!

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Champions League Review! A thriller in Turin, Haaland continues Haalanding, Leipzig can’t pick Liverpool’s lock, and Barça don’t remontada Mar 11, 2021

Ryan, Taylor, and Joe team up to dissect this week's Champions League action. From an extra time thriller in Turin, to Haaland making Sevilla both mad and sad, to a very familiar Liverpool/Leipzig battle, to Barcelona trying (and failing) to fight back against PSG, there's plenty of Champions League chatter on this episode! Down below, you can find the ordered list of the games discussed on the show.

1) Juventus vs. Porto

2) Dortmund vs. Sevilla

3) Liverpool vs. RB Leipzig

4) PSG vs. Barcelona

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How different would things be if the USMNT qualified for the 2018 World Cup, drafting men's and women's players into quidditch teams, and more listener questions w/ Adam Snavely Mar 10, 2021

It's a weird episode! You've been warned. The Baron Lord Snavington joins Taylor to answer four listener questions, the first two of which take about 45 minutes:

1) "Can you each draft one men's and one women's Quiddich team (1 keeper, 3 chasers, 2 beaters, and a seeker) using only USMNT and USWNT eligible players. Weston McKinnie MUST be the first pick." We can. We did. It was hectic.

2) If the US had gone to the 2018 World Cup, how different would things look today? Who would be coaching the 2021 squad, who would be president of the federation, and how would we have fared in Russia?

3) Has Vlatko Andonovski implemented a tactical identity for the USWNT?

4) What is a ping-pong/yo-yo club, and what are some notable examples from different countries?

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Americans Abroad Round-Up: Daryl Dike’s wonderstrike for Barnsley, Aaronson shines for Salzburg, Richards locks things down for Hoffenheim, and much more Mar 09, 2021

Taylor and Joe take a look back at the weekend that was for Americans playing over in Europe! From Daryl Dike's incredible goal for Barnsley to Brenden Aaronson making things happen for RB Salzburg to a forgotten man putting in a nice shift in the Eredivisie, there's plenty of meat in this episode.

Here's the full list of Americans discussed on the show:

1) Daryl Dike

2) Sergiño Dest

3) Josh Sargent

4) Brenden Aaronson

5) Chris Richards

6) Luca de la Torre

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Weekend Review! Man Utd best City, Atletico Madrid play pretty, and Dortmund — what a pity! Mar 08, 2021

Ryan, Taylor and Graham take a look at the biggest matches in world soccer from the weekend!

0.00 - Manchester City vs. Manchester Utd: Ole’s hands were firmly on the wheel when Utd ended City’s winning streak—but how did he pull it off?

23.30 - Liverpool vs. Fulham: Liverpool sixth consecutive home defeat came at the hands of a very impressive Fulham side, who took advantage of the Reds’ energy levels and makeshift backline.

37.28 - Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid: A highly entertaining game involving Atleti? What are the odds! Diego Simeone’s side shined, but paid the price for letting Los Blancos back into the game.

50.10 - Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund: Der Klassiker’s format was strictly adhered to on Saturday, when BVB made a dominant start, only to fail to kill off the game.

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Allocation Disorder: Ron Burkle pulls out of Sacramento’s MLS bid, what’s next for MLS expansion, Sam Vines and James Sands sign new contracts, and much more Mar 05, 2021

Paul and Sam bring you the latest and greatest news from around the world of Major League Soccer. From Ron Burkle pulling out of Sacramento's MLS expansion bid, to thoughts on what comes next for MLS expansion, to original reporting about the format of this year's U.S. Open Cup (and tons of other topics in between), our intrepid insiders have you covered.

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A look at the USMNT’s Olympic Qualifying roster, plus should soccer have long shot specialists, does Pellegrino Matarazzo deserve more credit, and more listener questions Mar 04, 2021

On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe fill your ears with some analysis of Jason Kreis' pre-Olympic Qualifying training camp roster and answer your lovely listener questions.

1) Should soccer take a page out of basketball’s book and have long shot specialists?

2) What happens when a referee gets injured? Are there substitute referees?

3) What’s going on with Sebastian Soto? Plus, Olympic Qualifying chat!

4) Which teams were judged too quickly and have largely defied early-season talking points?

5) Do we talk about American manager Pellegrino Matarazzo enough?

6) What random soccer player or soccer moment lives in your head "rent free"?

7) Would aligning their schedule with major European leagues help MLS become a selling league?

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Bundesliga catch-up w/ Manuel Veth: What's gone wrong at Schalke, should Gladbach part ways with Marco Rose sooner rather than later, and the unappreciated engine at Bayern Munich Mar 03, 2021

Manuel Veth returns to talk all things Bundesliga! We spend the first 25ish minutes discussing Schalke: what's gone wrong, what can they do to fix their present position, and how challenging might a year in the 2 Bundesliga be? After that, we look at which clubs are handling the pandemic the best, what Wolfsburg have done to have such a strong defense, the decline of Gladbach since Marco Rose announced his departure, Jadon Sancho's return to form, the most under-the-radar player at Bayern Munich, and much much more!

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Americans Abroad Round-Up: Adams shines at the six for Leipzig, Chris “Modern Center Back” Richards looks sharp, Dest plays in a new spot for Barca, and more Mar 02, 2021

Taylor and Joe talk about specific moments from a handful of Americans who played over in Europe this weekend. From Tyler Adams' dominant defensive performance in central midfield to Chris Richards looking like a modern center back to Gio Reyna’s struggles, there are plenty of noteworthy topics to discuss! You can find the full list of Americans discussed on the show down below.

1) Chris Richards

2) Matthew Hoppe

3) Gio Reyna

4) Tyler Adams

5) Tim Weah

6) DeAndre Yedlin

7) Josh Sargent

8) Sergiño Dest

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Weekend Review! Koeman takes Barca higher, Chelsea & Man Utd fail to inspire Mar 01, 2021

Ryan, Taylor and Graham break down the biggest moments from the biggest games of the weekend! Hurrah!

0.00 - Chelsea vs. Manchester United: The latest edition of this Big Six clash ended in a goalless draw with little spectacle. Who saw that coming? Everyone did? Oh, right.

19.44 - RB Leipzig vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach: East Germany gave us the best game of the weekend, in which Leipzig came back from two goals down to add further misery to Marco Rose's Gladbach.

33.19 - Roma vs. Milan: Zlatan may have had an off-day, but Milan were set up for success in their visit to the Stadio Olimpico.

43.58 - Sevilla vs. Barca: Things may be looking grim off the field, but there were no issues on it for Barca! Ronald Koeman took a tactical gamble, and it paid off.

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Allocation Disorder: Thierry Henry steps down in Montréal, analyzing the impact of Jordan Morris’ injury, a look at the U.S.’s provisional Olympic roster, and more Feb 26, 2021

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss Thierry Henry’s departure from Montréal and what it means for Club de Foot. They also analyze the impact of Jordan Morris’ recent knee injury, chat about the United States’ provisional Olympic roster, and sink their respective teeth into the status of various roster builds from across MLS.

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USA v Argentina review, plus takeaways from another victorious SheBelieves Cup campaign Feb 25, 2021

Jordan and Taylor discuss the USA's emphatic win over Argentina in the final game of the SheBelieves Cup, look ahead to a potential Olympic roster, and learn about Jordan's willingness to invoke The Dark Arts of Soccer in her playing career. We also talk Crystal Dunn's best position, the role Kelly O'Hara plays in the USA's ability to attack down the right, and tactical innovations we've seen since Vlatko took over. All that and much much more!

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Champions League Review! Tuchel’s Chelsea best Atleti, Bayern blow past Lazio, Man City in cruise control against Gladbach, and Real Madrid out-hunt Atalanta Feb 25, 2021

Taylor Rockwell, Ryan Bailey, and Joe Lowery review this week’s Champions League round of 16 games! From Simeone's 6-3-1 defensive block to Manchester City's confident dominance to a lovely game-winner from Ferland Mendy, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe cover more ground Mason Mount does whilst counterpressing.

1) Atlético Madrid vs. Chelsea

2) Lazio vs. Bayern Munich

3) Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Manchester City

4) Atalanta vs. Real Madrid

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Is Jesse Marsch overrated, why isn't there more La Liga coverage in the U.S., and many more listener questions w/Adam Snavely Feb 23, 2021

On this episode, Joe is joined by the Baron himself, Adam Snavely, to answer your listener questions. You can find the questions below!

1) What does Liverpool's poor season tell us about the value of defensive players in soccer?

2) Do Americans overrate Jesse Marsch’s managerial ability?

3) With a few Americans on relegation-threatened teams, which one should we spend the most emotional energy trying to will to stay up?

4) Why is there so little coverage of La Liga in the United States?

5) What’s the deal with Charlotte FC selling Personal Seat Licenses?

6) Have European leagues ever gone through anything like MLS’s recent CBA negotiations?

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Weekend Review! Liverpool & Spurs in decline while Lukaku & Haaland look sublime! Feb 22, 2021

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven are here to take a look at the biggest games of the weekend!

0.00 - Liverpool vs. Everton: Klopp’s Top misery continued as Everton earned their first win at Anfield in a million years. What went wrong for the Reds?

24.25 - Arsenal vs. Manchester City: Pep Guardiola’s side continue to crush everything in their path—but the Gunners didn’t put up a great deal of resistance in this one.

33.15 - West Ham vs. Tottenham: David Moyes’ West Ham are the best team in London right now. Let that sink in as we discuss Jose Mourinho’s lack of structure—and ability to accept responsibility for his team's shortcomings.

46.09 - Milan vs. Inter Milan: It was the Romelu Lukaku Show at San Siro, where Antonio Conte set up his team perfectly for the win.

57.35 - Schalke vs. Dortmund: Over to the BuLi and the Rivierderby, in which Erling Haaland did things! Including his trademark terrifying bear celebrations!

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USA v Brazil: SheBelieves Cup tactical review and analysis w/ Jordan Angeli Feb 22, 2021

No spoilers!

Taylor and Jordan review as much as possible from the USA's SheBelieves Cup match against a talented Brazil side, including starting lineups, goals, tactical adjustments, and much much more!

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Champions League preview: Atletico Madrid v Chelsea, Lazio v Bayern, Atalanta v Real Madrid, and Borussia Monchengladbach v Manchester City Feb 19, 2021

Joe and Taylor preview each of the teams in next week's Champions League knockout round games, and Ryan keeps everything on track before we go straight into the weeds and do 25 minutes on the tactical nuances of a 3-5-2... which we would absolutely do.

Atletico Madrid v Chelsea: Suarez leads the way as Tuchel's side might spring a surprise or two

Lazio v Bayern: can anything stop Bayern Munich from conquering the known universe?

Atalanta v Real Madrid: how do you plan for chaos? Madrid fans will be hoping Zidane has answers

Borussia Monchengladbach v Manchester City: same question from above, except this time about Man City instead of Bayern Munich.

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Reviewing USWNT v Canada in the SheBelieves Cup w/ Jordan Angeli Feb 19, 2021

Jordan Angeli makes her return to the show to discuss the USA's SheBelieves opener against Canada. What's the vibe in camp when you have so many high-profile competitors, what tactical wrinkles were most interesting, how Vlatko set the team up to try new things, and much much more! Plus, mandatory Debinha praise because she's just that good.

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Champions League Review! Haaland and Mbappe run wild, Messi gets riled, Juve are too mild! Feb 18, 2021

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Joe Lowery come together to review this week’s Champions League games!

0.00 - RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool: The Reds earned a much-needed win in Budapest, where two Leipzig defensive errors made the difference.

18.53 - Barcelona vs. PSG: Barca are halfway to another 8-2 after Mauricio Pochettino out-coached his Dutch counterpart.

37.13 - Porto vs. Juventus: Sérgio Conceição caught Andrea Pirlo’s Juventus sleeping twice—and it seems the Italian hasn’t quite figured out how to structure his midfield.

57.15 - Sevilla vs. Borussia Dortmund: BvB oscillated between great and not-so-great in a thrilling encounter with Julen Lopetegui’s Sevilla!

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Previewing the 2021 SheBelieves Cup w/ Meredith Cash Feb 17, 2021

Taylor talks with Meredith Cash (Business Insider) about the start of the 2021 SheBelieves Cup. Who didn't make the US roster, what lineup twists might we see from Vlatko, and just how exciting is Catarina Macario? We also take a look at the USWNT's opponents, wonder how Canada will get along with roughly half their first-choice squad missing, and get hyped to once again see Marta leading the way for Brazil. Plus, what's going wrong for Rose Lavelle at Man City, will the Mewis Sisters one day take over the world, and much more!

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Allocation Disorder: Details on MLS’s U22 initiative, an update on the primary transfer window, and Frankie Amaya's trade demand Feb 17, 2021

On this episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam walk through some of the finer details related to Major League Soccer’s new U22 initiative before providing a quick update on MLS’s primary transfer window and chatting about Frankie Amaya’s trade demand.

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Americans abroad weekend review plus listener questions, including should more Americans be playing in Liga MX? Feb 16, 2021

On this episode, Taylor and Joe analyze the performances of some talented Americans who played over in Europe this weekend and answer some listener questions. Why doesn't Yunus Musah play in central midfield for Valencia? How is John Brooks doing with Wolfsburg? Should more Americans play in Liga MX? Taylor and Joe answer those questions and many more.

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Weekend Review: Alisson Blunderland, the Man City looking glass & the Real Madrid rabbit hole! Feb 15, 2021

With Taylor Rockwell marooned by a Virginian ice storm (!) Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruthven convene to discuss the events of the weekend!

0.00 - Man City vs. Tottenham: An uncompetitive match raised questions for Jose Mourinho's employment status, while Pep Guardiola's side remain imperious. Graham explains why Joao Cancelo is the key man in City's plan.

21.45 - Leicester vs. Liverpool: Another weekend, another baffling loss for Jurgen Klopp's side. Leicester weren't up to much for most of this match, but came alive in a seven-minute period that has worsened the Reds' downturn.

42.21 - Real Madrid vs. Valencia: Los Blancos appear to be back to their best... but were helped along by a poor Valencia side, who could only throw USMNT hopeful Yunus Musah a cameo role.

54.00 - Napoli vs. Juventus: An injury-ravaged Napoli pulled off an impressive win over the Old Lady, but Andrea Pirlo may have gotten his tactics and personnel selections wrong for this one.

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What's happening with Kaku, will Bobby Wood join RSL, and how will Covid effect future expansion? Answering your MLS-centric listener questions w/ Sam Stejskal Feb 12, 2021

We kicked Paul out of the virtual studio for a podcast crossover of sorts! Taylor talks to Sam about covering the CBA negotiations, what the process is like when both sides want their messages out, and the normal process for reporting on stories. They (Sam) also answer your listener questions, including what happens if the Kaku transfer goes to court, which clubs are most likely to embrace the young money option, will Seattle continue to thrive even without Jordan Morris, how did MLS lose $1 billion, and much much more!

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Champions League knockout round preview: Sevilla v Dortmund and Porto v Juventus Feb 11, 2021

On this episode, Joe, Ryan, and Taylor continue their Champions League knockout round previewing and take a detailed look at two more round of 16 matchups: Sevilla vs. Dortmund and Porto vs. Juventus. How does Papu Gomez change Sevilla? Can Dortmund right the ship? Will Porto's Pepe wreak a traditional Pepe amount of havoc? What should viewers expect from Pirlo's Juve? All that - and much more - on the show!

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Champions League knockout round preview: RB Leipzig v Liverpool and Barcelona v PSG Feb 10, 2021

Joe, Ryan and Taylor take a look at the opening matches of the knockout round of the Champions League: RB Leipzig v Liverpool and Barcelona v PSG. How did the teams get here, what's their current situation, and what might they try to do tactically to gain the upper hand? Plus, do home teams have an advantage in empty stadiums, who will start in defense for Liverpool, will PSG once again succumb to the pressure, and much much more!

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Chris Richards debuts for Hoffenheim, Yunus Musah pulls out the Musah Maneuver™, Timothy Weah causes (good) problems for Gregg Berhalter, and plenty more analysis of Americans abroad Feb 10, 2021

On this episode, Taylor and Joe talk about specific moments from a bunch of Americans who played in Europe this weekend. You can find the list of players that they discussed down below - and if you want to hear more about Americans abroad, tune into this week's Soccer 101 Live Show!

On Thursday at 6PM ET, Taylor and Ryan will be live on the free Stereo app to talk about this week's Soccer 101 episode, which is all about Americans who have scored loads of goals in Europe. You can find the show by heading to this link and following Taylor on the Stereo app!

Now, here's that list of players:

1) Chris Richards looks good in his Hoffenheim debut

2) What's going on with Christian Pulisic at Chelsea?

3) Weston McKennie inconsistency in possession

4) Gio Reyna's Dortmund is in a tough spot

5) Yunus Musah is awesome

6) Timothy Weah: the USMNT's most in-form winger?

7) Matthew Hoppe's goal-scoring hot-streak has gone cold

8) Tyler Adams defensive work shines at RWB for Leipzig

9) Jordan Morris makes an appearance off the bench for Swansea City

10) Brenden Aaronson makes an appearance off the bench for RB Salzburg

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Allocation Disorder: We have a ratified CBA! What was agreed and where do we go from here? Feb 09, 2021

Paul and Sam promote their new legal sponsor, and then get into the details of the now-ratified Collective Bargaining Agreement. The deal runs for the next 7 years, and hopefully gives your intrepid duo time to flee the country before they have to cover this topic again. What do we make of the deal, who benefits the most, and does it end up helping the stability of the league? All that, plus more offseason moves and some Young Money shouts.

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Weekend Review: Liverpool get cold feet, Man Utd get Fergie-timed, and Kylian Mbappe is very, very fast! Feb 08, 2021

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven are looking back on all of the biggest games of the weekend! Join us, won't you?

0.00 - Liverpool vs. Manchester City: Jurgen Klopp’s side can’t win at home, and it was a night to forget for Alisson. How did Manchester City dominate at Anfield, and were the Reds actually that bad?

35.13 - Manchester United vs. Everton: The Red Devils allowed three points to slip away on Saturday, with Everton claiming a thrilling injury-time equalizer. This game was a tale of bad goalkeeping, a lack of intensity and Bruno’s Cantona impression.

54.05 - Marseille vs. PSG: Mauricio Pochettino’s side ran out 2-0 winners, thanks in part to Kylian Mbappe’s incredible speed. This rivalry was appropriately bad tempered, and free of any traces of Andre Villas-Boas.

1.04.34 - Juventus vs. Roma: Cristiano Ronaldo inspired a Serie A win over Roma, in which the Old Lady were a little more defensive and cautious than we have seen recently.

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Allocation Disorder: Is a CBA agreement on the way? Plus, FC Cincinnati splashing some cash and American transfer analysis Feb 05, 2021

On this quick-fire episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam analyze the latest information related to MLS’s CBA negotiations and dig into some of the most recent MLS transfer news. Could we see Pity Martinez come back to MLS? How does the recent exodus of MLS players to Europe impact Major League Soccer? Is the perception of American talent changing? Listen to hear about all that and more!

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Are we all being too harsh on Kai Havertz, what's gone wrong at Wolves, why soccer coaches should all play chess, and many more listener questions! Feb 04, 2021

Ryan and Taylor answer six wonderful questions from our equally wonderful listeners:

1) Wolves were expected to challenge for the European places, but are instead sitting in 14th. What's gone wrong for them this season?

2) Was Apple's purchase of the rights to Ted Lasso a precursor to their eventual (?) foray into soccer streaming?

3) What are the drawbacks to employing a Technical Director or Director of Sport?

4) If given the opportunity, what swap deal should Thomas Tuchel pursue at Chelsea with the condition that he trade one attacker for one defender?

5) Are we being too hard on Kai Havertz?

6) Can strategies from chess translate to soccer?

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American January transfer window analysis: Bryan Reynolds to Roma, Chris Richards to Hoffenheim, Yedlin to Galatasaray, Dike to the Championship, and many more! Feb 02, 2021

It was a busy January transfer window for American players, so Taylor and Joe broke down some of the biggest moves. From Bryan Reynolds joining Roma in Serie A, to Chris Richards going on loan from Bayern Munich to Hoffenheim, to Paul Arriola joining Swansea City on loan from D.C. United, Taylor and Joe cover a lot of ground!

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Now, here's the list of players discussed on the show:

1) Chris Richards to Hoffenheim

2) NYCFC homegrown Joe Scally to Borussia Mönchengladbach

3) FC Dallas youngster Justin Che to Bayern Munich

4) Bryan Reynolds is (finally) a Roma player

5) DeAndre Yedlin to Galatasaray

6) Tyler Boyd to Sivasspor

7) Daryl Dike with a surprise loan move to Barnsley

8) Jordan Morris to Swansea City

9) Paul Arriola to Swansea City

10) Duane Octavious Holmes returns to Huddersfield

11) Sebastian Soto is back at Norwich

12) Mark McKenzie to Genk

13) Brenden Aaronson to RB Salzburg

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Weekend & Transfer Window Review! Liverpool make defensive moves, Palmeiras claim South American glory & another Man Utd stalemate Feb 01, 2021

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven convene to discuss some of the biggest games of the weekend, while taking a moment to reflect on the business that got did in the January transfer window.

0.00 - Arsenal vs. Manchester Utd: Yes, this was another stalemate from the Premier League Big Six. But there were plenty of positives to be drawn for both sides. Honestly, there were!

33.02 - Palmeiras vs. Santos: In a sweltering and not-very-socially-distanced Maracana, Palmeiras triumphed in their second-ever Copa Libertadores victory. But the wild action only really got going in injury time…

53.14 - Transfer Window Review: It has been a relatively quiet window, but there have been some significant moves. We look at the best, the worst, and the players you forgot existed!

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USMNT v Trinidad and Tobago review: Jesús Ferreira and Sam Vines impress, tactical takeaways, and much more Feb 01, 2021

Taylor and Joe review the USMNT's recent game against Trinidad and Tobago.

(Spoilers below!)

It was a 7-0 win for the United States to cap off January Camp! What did we learn from a pretty lopsided match? Which players showed well? What tactics did we see? Taylor and Joe talk about all that and much more. (Power wins, they also talk about power wins.)

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Allocation Disorder: a comprehensive update on Major League Soccer's CBA negotiations Jan 29, 2021

On this week's episode of Allocation Disorder (the world's foremost labor negotiations podcast), Paul and Sam bring you the latest update on Major League Soccer's CBA negotiations. The MLS owner's self-imposed deadline has officially passed. So what happens next? Will there be a lockout?

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Is Bruno Fernandes close to being a classic #10, what are the similarities between soccer and chess strategy, previewing the USMNT’s game vs. Trinidad and Tobago, and much more w/Adam Snavely! Jan 28, 2021

Joe is joined by Adam Snavely to preview the USMNT's upcoming game on Sunday against Trinidad and Tobago and answer some listener questions. Joe and Adam talk about the U.S. players they're most excited to watch against T&T and give their preferred starting elevens for that game before turning their collective attention towards listener questions!

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Now, here's the list of questions that Joe and Adam answered on the show:

1) What happened to players like Lynden Gooch, Romain Gall, and Shaq Moore who featured for the U.S. after Couva?

2) What is Frank Lampard’s future as a coach?

3) If you could swap one of Chelsea’s marquee attacking players with another team’s midfielder or defender, who would you sell and who would you sign?

4) Is a right back the same as a right wingback and are Inverted wingers the same as "regular" wingers?

5) Is Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes the closest thing we’ve seen to a classic #10?

6) How much overlap is there between soccer strategy and chess strategy?

7) Are Andrew Carlton and Paxton Pomykal the latest young Americans that we hyped prematurely?

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The brilliance of Ted Lasso, the most exciting USMNT player in the pool right now, the best methods for fair analysis in soccer media, and much more w/ Jason Davis Jan 27, 2021

Taylor talks to Jason Davis about, as has become tradition, a wide variety of topics, including being new parents, the best soccer documentaries, the ease with which USMNT soccer players can become villains, the perceptions of American players abroad, creating content in an aggressive media landscape, and a whoooole bunch more.

NEW SHOW ALERT! On Thursday at 5pm eastern, Ryan and Taylor are going to be doing a Soccer 101-centric live show on the Stereo app. You can sign up for Stereo here or here Stereo lets you record your questions and submit them instantaneously, and we will do our best to answer them all (or at least as many as we can). And don’t forget to follow Taylor (@rockwelltss), Ryan (@ryanbailey), and Joe (@joelowery) on the free Stereo app!

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Catching up on USMNT player news, plus analysis of Americans abroad! Mark McKenzie debuts for Genk, Hoppe and Musah start against league giants, Sargent scores, and more Jan 26, 2021

Taylor and Joe catch up on some United States Men's National Team player news before digging into specific moments from the myriad of Americans that played abroad this past weekend. Below, you can find an ordered list of players discussed on the show, but first: an announcement!

On Thursday, January 28th, Taylor and Ryan will be hosting a live show on the free Stereo app! Stereo is broadcast platform where we’ll be bringing weekly live shows talking about the latest episodes of Soccer 101 and a bunch of other wonderful things. This week’s Stereo show will be on Thursday, January 28th at 5PM ET - and it’s going to be all about the Champions League!

Head to stereo.com/rockwelltss to download the Stereo app and check out this week’s Soccer 101 Live Show! And don’t forget to follow Taylor (@rockwelltss), Ryan (@ryanbailey), and Joe (@joelowery) on the free Stereo app!

Now, here's the ordered list of Americans discussed on the show:

1) Sebastian Soto is back at Norwich

2) Caden Clark to RB Leipzig?

3) Jordan Morris is now officially a Swansea City player

4) Duane Octavious Holmes has a new-old team

5) Mark McKenzie makes his Genk debut

6) Matthew Hoppe starts against Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich

7) Brenden Aaronson makes his Austrian Bundesliga debut

8) Josh Sargent scores(!!!) and it's a banger

9) Yunus Musah starts against La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid

10) Weston McKennie making things happen for Juventus

11) Tyler Adams stays feisty for RB Leipzig

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Weekend Review: Lampard is fired, Real Madrid are inspired, Milan leave a lot to be desired! Jan 25, 2021

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven are discuss the weekend that was in world soccer!

0.00 - Frank Lampard is sacked: Will the Chelsea manager be able to get another top-flight job? How will new appointee Thomas Tuchel fare?

10.46 - Manchester United vs. Liverpool: In a much more lively affair than their most recent encounter, United were victors with a late Bruno Fernandes free kick winner. We look at the tactical decisions that won it for the Red Devis, and Jurgen Klopp’s squad issues.

29.51 - Milan vs. Atalanta: Serie A leaders Milan were humbled by their Lombardy neighbors, whose press proved too much at the San Siro.

41.14 - Schalke vs. Bayern Munich: All the other Bundesliga title challengers lost this weekend, while Bayern picked up three points at the league’s worst team. So yeah, they’ve won the title again.

54.55 - Alaves vs. Real Madrid: Zinedine Zidane was absent from the sidelines for Real Madrid’s best performance of the season. Luka Modric was in exceptional form, as was a young man named Eden Hazard.

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Allocation Disorder: Don Garber's letter, MLS SuperDraft takeaways, details on Jordan Morris' move to Swansea, and much more Jan 22, 2021

Paul and Sam open this week's episode of Allocation Disorder (presented by Miami Fingalicking) with a quick update on the CBA situation before turning their attention to the MLS SuperDraft, Jordan Morris' upcoming move to Swansea, and some MLS players that could move in the January transfer window.

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Would Messi make Miami a championship team, why are Sheffield United so bad this season, favorite serotonin-producing soccer moments, and more listener questions Jan 21, 2021

Ryan and Taylor answer 10 listener questions, and start off the show with some waffles vs pancakes chat. Obviously.

1) What are the soccer moments you return to for guaranteed serotonin?

2) Does Inter Miami + Messi = Supporters' Shield/MLS Cup victory? What might the obstacles to success be, and what would the move mean for his national team career?

3) Should MLS consider pushing for in game/split screen commercials like you see in Liga MX games?

4) When a team knows its opponent is poor at offensive set pieces, does that change their defensive approach in open play?

5) What has happened to Sheffield United this season?

6) Why do teams from Wales take part in the English Football League, but not teams from Northern Ireland?

7) With Jordan Morris likely moving to Swansea, what's the latest on their ownership, manager, tactics, and overall performance this season?

8) How long will Wilfred Ndidi stay at Leicester and, if he moves, what destination makes the most sense?

9) Do we like daily fantasy sites for soccer, and could they help soccer catch on even more in the US?

10) What's the best way to financially support women's soccer in America?

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Carl Anka explains why Manchester United's tactics don't make sense, but why that might not be such a major issue Jan 20, 2021

Taylor talks to The Athletic's Carl Anka about a lot of different topics (the best West African dish, why the transfer market might be a dud this January, and writing children's books with a certain famous footballer, but it's mostly about Manchester United. Here's the basic idea we try to make sense of: Manchester United are a team surrounded by and composed of question marks, but that fact doesn't seem to be having the negative impact it might elsewhere. Plus, how good is Marcus Rashford and what does he need to improve in his game, what's gone wrong for Anthony Martial, which players are limiting what the team wants to do stylistically, Solskjaer's preferred tactics, and the future of Paul Pogba. All that AND Carl admits Weston McKennie is good and requests that the internet stop bullying him.

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Americans Abroad Round-Up: standout plays from Brenden Aaronson, Yunus Musah, Matthew Hoppe, and more. Plus, Jordan Morris to Swansea City? Jan 20, 2021

Taylor and Joe take a look at some specific moments from a host of Americans who played in Europe this weekend - and one American who didn't play in Europe this weekend. Before that though, they talk about Jordan Morris' reported loan move to Swansea City!

Jordan Morris to Swansea City?
Brenden Aaronson debuts for Jesse Marsch's RB Salzburg
Duane Holmes' status at Derby County (hint: Wayne Rooney's got things to say about Holmes)
Matthew Hoppe scores again for Schalke - and shows an area of his game that he can improve
Antonee Robinson's performance for Fulham
Josh Sargent shows his creative side for Werder Bremen
Sergiño Dest: should he be doing more for Barcelona?
Yunus Musah dominates in the Copa del Rey with Valencia
Christian Pulisic is moving like a Berhalter winger while playing as a Chelsea winger

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Weekend Review: Messi sees red, Conte conquers Juve and Liverpool's attacking issues Jan 18, 2021

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven are back to discuss an eventful weekend for the beautiful game!

0.00 - Liverpool vs. Manchester Utd: The Premier League’s top-of-the-table clash was a little *Gegendepressing* but there were positives for both defenses. Plus, Graham gets in to the reason behind the downturn in form of Liverpool’s front three.

28.40 - Wolves vs. West Brom: The Black Country Derby didn’t fail to disappoint, with five goals in Big Sam’s first league win with the Albion. Wolves, meanwhile, are not in a good place.

45.10 - Inter Milan vs. Juventus: Once upon a time, not so long ago, Juventus were imperious. They would have had the league wrapped up by this stage. Not so much this season, where they sit in fifth after being dominated by Conte’s Inter.

61.20 - Barcelona vs Athletic Club: It was all Kalimotxos and trumpet solos in Seville on Sunday, where Athletic Bilbao claimed a Super Cup victory over Barca, in which Leo Messi made an unceremonious early exit.

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Allocation Disorder: the latest on MLS's CBA talks, plus thoughts on Chris Armas in Toronto and Club de Foot Montréal Jan 15, 2021

On this week's episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam start the show with a comprehensive update on the CBA talks between MLS and the MLSPA before shining a light on new Toronto FC head coach Chris Armas and a recent rebrand in Montreal.

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Updates on MLS labor negotiations (and the best moves of the offseason so far), plus a big news day for the NWSL w/ Jeff Rueter Jan 14, 2021

Taylor talks to The Athletic's Jeff Rueter about a whole bunch of different topics pertaining to the American soccer landscape, including the ongoing MLS labor negotiations for the upcoming season, NWSL and the USSF "consciously uncoupling" in a surprise shift, self-relegation in USL and the merits thereof, and much much more!

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Europe’s perception of American talent, MLS Next vs. the DA, what Dallas and Philly are doing right, and more youth development talk w/ Will Parchman Jan 13, 2021

Joe Lowery is joined by Will Parchman to talk about youth development in the United States! Will provides some phenomenal insight into current trends in American youth development, the differences between the Development Academy and MLS Next, USL's role in youth development, specific academies that are doing good work, peas (yes, peas), and much more.

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Americans Abroad Round-Up: specific standout moments from Gio Reyna, Tim Weah, Alan Soñora, Yunus Musah, Reggie Cannon, and many more! Jan 13, 2021

Joe and Taylor take a look at some specific moments (most good, some bad) from 10 of the many, many Americans in action around the world this past weekend. We also get intro broader conversations about their roles in the USMNT, their respective positions on the depth chart, areas for improvement, and much much more! Players discussed:

1) Matthew Hoppe (Schalke)

2) Alan Soñora (Independiente)

3) Gio Reyna (Dortmund)

4) Tyler Adams (RB Leipzig)

5) Weston McKennie (Juventus)

6) Matt Miazga (Anderlecht)

7) Yunus Musah (Valencia)

8) Tim Weah (Lille)

9) Josh Sargent (Werder Bremen)

10) Reggie Cannon (Boavista)

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Weekend Review: Another future USMNT star emerges, FA Cup magic on Merseyside & Ajax's comeback! Jan 11, 2021

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven convene to discuss an eventful weekend for the beautiful game!

0.00 - Marine vs. Tottenham: The Magic of the FA Cup was lightly sprinkled on Merseyside as eighth-tier Marine hosted Jose Mourinho’s Spurs. It was as uncompetitive as you’d imagine, but the event had plenty of highlights and quirks.

21.13 - RB Leipzig vs. Dortmund: The East Germans passed up on their chance to leapfrog Bayern Munich with a home loss to BVB. Once again, Erling Haaland was the star of the show.

43.38 - Ajax vs. PSV: In what may have been the most entertaining match of the weekend, the honors were split evenly between the Netherlands’ two biggest sides. And the show was nearly stolen by a West Ham flop!

54.25 - Roma vs. Inter Milan: The Giallorossi earned a point with a late equalizer, as Antonio Conte appeared to drop the ball with his substitutions.

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Allocation Disorder: an update on MLS labor negotiations, plus Greg Vanney in at the Galaxy, Diego Alonso out at Miami, and Paul says nice things about Austin Jan 08, 2021

On the first episode of Allocation Disorder in 2021, Paul and Sam are back to discussing MLS labor negotiations and the developments that have taken place since last they spoke. After that, it's on to some coaching changes with Greg Vanney now officially in charge of the Galaxy and Diego Alonso now officially not in charge in Miami. Plus, Mark McKenzie on the move, Kevin Molino is too, and Paul has words of positivity for Austin FC.

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Our favorite "The Streets Won't Forget" players, does Hansi Flick deserve more respect, a McKennie-for-Pogba swap, and more listener questions Jan 07, 2021

Ryan and Taylor do their best to answer 7 Listener Questions:

1) - There is a popular phrase on foot-soccer-ball Twitter "the streets won't forget" about player who was great for a short period of time, such as "the streets won't forget Adel Taarabt". Who is your favorite "the streets won't forget" player?

2) - Weston McKennie for Paul Pogba straight swap - who says no?

3) If Manchester United win a Cup and make the Champions League, is it a successful season?

4) Where does Paolo Rossi rank in the importance of Italian football?

5) Why are there not more trades in European soccer?

6) With Schalke hurtling towards the record for longest winless streak in German soccer history, what are some famous bad records that clubs are proud of?

7) Does Hansi Flick, much like Rodney Dangerfield, deserve more respect?

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Just how good was Brazilian Ronaldo, who will be the oldest player on the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup roster, and tons more listener questions Jan 06, 2021

On this episode, Joe Lowery, Adam Snavely, and Adam Snavely’s beard run through nine wonderful listener questions! They also formerly bang the gavel on the Total Soccer Show Opinion Machine, so there’s that.

2:30 - Michael Bradley has received a lot of hate with the USMNT. What was the last great game he had before the hate began?

13:28 - How would Gio Reyna’s career have been impacted if he had signed a pro contract with NYCFC?

21:40 - How dependent is Berhalter’s tactical system on CBs playing on the side of their dominant foot?

26:55 - How are college players selected to go to the MLS Combine and be eligible for the MLS SuperDraft?

33:05 - What do you do if your child will watch soccer with you, but insists on rooting for the other team?

36:03 - Would Brazilian Ronaldo be thought of as highly as Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele, and Maradona had he not suffered so many injuries?

44:00 - How much do MLS teams make from jersey sales in comparison to other clubs around the world?

48:56 - Who will be the oldest player in the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup squad?

54:15 - If you could add one player to the USMNT for the 2026 World Cup, who would it be?

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USMNT January camp roster reaction and review, plus analyzing the weekend performances of Sargent, Adams, Steffen, Pulisic and Reyna Jan 06, 2021

Joe and Taylor take a long look at the dual roster release that took place earlier today: one for the USMNT and one for the potential Olympic squad. Who will end up making that January camp friendly roster, which players have the best chance of challenging for time right now, and who could be critical in qualifying for the Olympics?

After that, we review the weekend that was for 5 young Americans who did things in Europe: Josh Sargent at Werder Bremen, Tyler Adams at Leipzig, Zack Steffen at Man City, Christian Pulisic at Chelsea, and Gio Reyna at Dortmund.

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Weekend Review! Frank Lampard on the ropes, Atleti title hopes & Old Firm Derby tropes! Jan 04, 2021

Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruthven join forces to discuss the biggest events of the weekend in soccer!

0.00 - Mauricio Pochettino officially announced as PSG coach: Will the Argentine be suited to life in Paris? What kind of changes will he make to his team?

10.30 - Chelsea vs. Manchester City: In their best outing in nearly two years, City gave Frank Lampard the Blues, while exposing some tactical naiveté.

29.08 - Rangers vs. Celtic: The Old Firm derby saw Steven Gerrard take a step towards his first-ever league title. Surely Rangers won’t let things slip now?

41.52 - La Liga Round-Up: Atletico Madrid earned a hard-fought victory over Alaves to cement their status at the summit of La Liga. Ryan and Graham also look at El Gran Derbi, a bucket list match for any soccer fan.

53.35 - Borussia Dortmund vs. Wolfsburg: BvB turned around their home form and Jason Sancho scored a much-needed goal, but problems persist at the Westfalenstadion.

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New Year's Resolutions for Mikel Arteta, Liverpool, Josh Sargent and more! Dec 31, 2020

As we sit on the precipice of 2021, Taylor Rockwell and Ryan Bailey provide some soccer-themed resolutions for players, managers and teams around the world! Happy New Year, y'all!

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End of Year Awards! Praise for Bielsa, Bayern and Rashford, commiserations to Barcelona! Dec 30, 2020

This may not be a year that we all look back upon fondly, but we're dedicating today's show to celebrating everything good soccer has given us in 2020! That's right—Taylor Rockwell and Ryan Bailey have lined up the categories and nominees for the most-anticipated awards ceremony since The Dundies!

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Who will be the next Dortmund manager, is Tyler Adams still the QB at Leipzig and which clubs have been the biggest surprises so far: Bundesliga catch-up w/ Manuel Veth Dec 29, 2020

Manuel Veth returns to the show to discuss all-things Bundesliga. We start off with a lengthy look at Dortmund (where did it go wrong for Favre, where do they go from here, why has Jadon Sancho started poorly, and how good is Gio Reyna). Plus, Tyler Adams' role at Leipzig, why David Alaba might want out at Bayern (and if that means Chris Richards gets more minutes), the state of Werder Bremen, and why we should all be talking A LOT more about the work being done by Pellegrino Matarazzo at Stuttgart.

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Weekend Review: Arsenal win a game! Big Sam rides again! Mourinho does Mourinho things! Dec 28, 2020

Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruthven are back to get into the biggest matches of the weekend!

0.00 - Arsenal vs. Chelsea: Mikel Arteta broke the Gunners out a their funk with a youthful lineup, putting the pressure on Frank Lampard to turn the Blues’ fortunes around.

23.50 - Leicester vs. Manchester Utd: in an unforeseen turn of events, the points were shared between a team who had not drawn this season and an away side who hadn’t dropped any points on the road!

40.00 - Liverpool vs. West Brom: Sam Allardyce is back in the Premier League, and has announced his return by taking points from the champions at Anfield! We explain how the Baggies pulled it off.

49.40 - Wolves vs. Tottenham: Jose Mourinho’s side sat on a 1-0 lead and paid the price—and not for the first time this season.

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Handing out some Holiday gift ideas to the global soccer community w/ Joe and Ryan Dec 23, 2020

Joe, Ryan and Taylor take turns giving out some Holiday gift ideas to the soccer community: some to players, some to managers, some to clubs, and at least one to an entire city. Other topics of conversation include usual holiday talking points like cloning, worm-eating, and the Concacaf Champions League. What more do you need?

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1) The celebratory mug for Hansi Flick

2) Microwave recipes for Dele Alli

3) Stupid sunglasses for a stupid team

4) Something to help Sean Dyche to remember his visit to The Grand Canyon

5) And a gummy alternative to Dyche's alleged favorite food

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Catching up on Americans abroad! Dest and Musah face off in La Liga, McKennie’s skillful performance in Italy, and so much more Dec 22, 2020

It was a busy weekend for Americans abroad, so Taylor and Joe did their homework and came prepared to chat about more than a few talented USMNT players plying their trade in Europe. From Dest and Musah facing off in La Liga, to McKennie looking sharp for Juventus, to Yedlin's first Premier League start this season, to Otasowie's first Premier League start ever, there's plenty to get to!

3:38 - Sergino Dest is a starter for FC Barcelona. Woah!

11:43 - Yunus Musah: A Man Who Makes Gregg Berhalter Look Very Wise

24:15 - DeAndre Yedlin is back in the starting XI for Newcastle. How'd he do?

31:06 - Antonee Robinson and Fulham secured a result away to Newcastle over the weekend

39:13 - Weston McKennie was recently named USMNT Player of the Year and when you watch him at Juventus, it's easy to see why

54:45 - Niko Gioacchini scored for Caen, showed some great movement in the box, and might be outgrowing Ligue 2

1:05:49 - Owen Otasowie started his first Premier League game for Wolves! What did we learn about him?

1:12:20 - Christian Pulisic is healthy and oh-so-dangerous for Chelsea right now

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Weekend Review: Man Utd rock Bielsa, Spurs' Spider-Man meme & Lewandowski's Xmas gifts! Dec 21, 2020

After rechristening Scotland and ‘McTominayLand’, Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruthven get into the biggest matches of the weekend from around Europe!

0.00 - Manchester United vs. Leeds: Ole is at the wheel and his hands are positioned at 6 and 2! We look at how Solskjaer set up perfectly to deal with Marcelo Bielsa’s high-energy side.

21.17 - Everton vs. Arsenal: Mikel Arteta endured an unhappy return to Goodison Park, where the Gunners suffered yet another league loss. We ask: what is an Arsenal, and what does it stand for?

38.50 - Tottenham vs. Leicester: It looked like the Spider-Man meme in North London where two of the league’s best counter-attacking sides pointed at each other Leicester, however, had the better game plan.

51.50 - Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich: It is a time of year for giving gifts, and Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah very kindly placed two in the lap of Robert Lewandowski to send Die Roten to the top of the table for the festive break.

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Allocation Disorder: Austin FC roster update, MLS proving itself in the world of youth development, dipping into the mailbag, and much more Dec 18, 2020

In their final episode of 2020, Paul and Sam cover a ton of ground, ranging from MLS Cup takeaways to Austin FC to trades and transfers to listener questions!

1:18 - Thoughts and overarching takeaways from MLS Cup

9:00 - Paul putting Sam in a box and Allocation Disorder in its purest form

10:06 - What do we know about Austin FC so far?

26:06 - Analysis of Montreal's acquisition of Djordje Mihailovic from the Chicago Fire

32:55 - "Bryan Reynolds: The 10 Million Dollar Man" and MLS proving itself in the world of youth development

44:44 - The Inter Miami/Diego Alonso situation

49:18 - Mailbag time! What are some of the positive things going on in MLS and soccer in the United States? Will this year's playoff format stick? Is the USMNT's January Camp still happening? And many more!

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Jimmy Conrad on the USMNT's defense, Arsenal's decline and Pochettino's next move! Dec 18, 2020

Why are Barcelona players taking pay cuts while the team still spends big on transfers? How is Tanguy Ndombele ‘press resistant’? And what are the root causes of Arsenal’s suckiness? The legendary Jimmy Conrad joins Ryan Bailey to answer your questions!

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Will Wayne Rooney be an elite coach, is the USMNT's current talent evidence that the youth system wasn't broken, and more listener questions Dec 16, 2020

Taylor is back! You know what, one exclamation point isn't enough. Let's try that again. Taylor is back!!! That's much better. On today's show, Taylor and Joe answer some phenomenal listener questions. And before that, Joe asks Taylor about his first few weeks as a parent!

8:05 - Is the USMNT's current depth of talent evidence that the U.S.'s youth system wasn't as broken as we were lead to believe post-Couva?

20:48 - When you can't watch a game, what site has the best individual player ratings?

29:52 - Do national teams in countries with one or two dominant teams that contain many of the country's best players have an advantage?

37:39 - Can Americans who aren't good enough for the U.S. national team play for Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other FIFA recognized territories that the United States own?

46:42 - With the congested schedule that FIFA has set for World Cup qualification, should the five player substitution rule remain in international qualifiers?

52:12 - From what he's done at Derby County so far, could Wayne Rooney become a top tier coach?

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MLS Cup review, plus which young U.S. player could break out in MLS next year, where Wondo fits best, and more listener questions w/Sam Stejskal Dec 15, 2020

On this episode, Joe Lowery is joined by The Athletic's Sam Stejskal to review MLS Cup and answer some MLS-related listener questions! First, Joe and Sam talk all about the Columbus Crew's impressive victory over the Seattle Sounders in Saturday's MLS Cup, digging into Aidan Morris' breakout performance, Lucas Zelarayan's dominant display, Caleb Porter's tactics, and Brian Schmetzer's future in Seattle. Then, Joe and Sam tackle a handful of listener questions:

26:10 - Which player would you want a gigantic golden CGI statue of to embody quintessential MLS?

33:00 - Which MLS team is poised for a “worst to first” kind of year? And which team is going the other way?

45:03 - If Chris Wondolowski doesn't re-sign with the San Jose Earthquakes, what other team best suits him?

48:30 - Which young American will burst onto the scene in MLS next year like Brenden Aaronson did this past year?

51:32 - Who will be sold for the most amount of money between Caden Clark, Gianluca Busio, Mark McKenzie, Brian Reynolds, and Daryl Dike?

56:50 - What happened with Diego Alonso's pseudo-firing in Miami?

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Weekend Review: Liverpool stumble, Dortmund lose a game (and a manager), Real Madrid complete a perfect week Dec 14, 2020

On today's Weekend Review edition of The Total Soccer Show, Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruvthen cast an eye over four of the biggest matches from this past weekend—and analyze the Champions League Round of 16 draw:

0:00 - Champions League draw: Frank Lampard will have his biggest managerial test to date when Chelsea meet Atletico Madrid, while PSG face familiar foes Barcelona.

16.43 - Manchester Utd vs. Manchester City: Yes, this was a terrible game in which nothing really happened. But it revealed a lot about where both managers are at and how their teams will progress.

25.52 - Fulham vs. Liverpool: It’s not often that Fulham can face the reigning league champions and feel that a draw wasn’t enough. How Scott Parker’s side renewed their faith in staying up!

40.06 - Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid: Is there a team anywhere in the world that is better at performing when it counts than Real Madrid? Zinedine Zidane’s side topped off a magnificent week with a statement win in El Derbi.

52.14 - Borussia Dortmund vs. Stuttgart: BVB manager lost his job after his team lost their way against newly promoted Stuttgart. What went wrong for Dortmund? Just about everything.

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Allocation Disorder: Seattle and Columbus deep dives before MLS Cup, Garber's State of the League address, and Paul McDonough out in Miami Dec 11, 2020

With MLS Cup coming up on Saturday, Paul and Sam talk about some of the pieces and strategies that have helped the Seattle Sounders and the Columbus Crew advance to the final. Then, they hit the highlights from Don Garber's State of the League address that happened earlier this week, and discuss some big Inter Miami news.

2:00 - General managers Garth Lagerwey (Seattle Sounders) and Tim Bezbatchenko (Columbus Crew) deserve a lot of credit for helping their respective teams get to MLS Cup

12:50 - An analysis of Sounders manager Brian Schmetzer and Crew manager Caleb Porter

20:08 - Shouldn't more MLS teams be investing in analytics?

27:`10 - Digging into some of Seattle's and Columbus's smartest signings and roster building strategies

42:49 - Highlights of MLS Commissioner Don Garber's State of the League address:

The CBA and the force majeure clause
MLS potentially looking for outside investors
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53:15 - Paul McDonough steps down as Inter Miami's COO and sporting director

1:03:08 - MLS Cup predictions!

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Champions League Group Stage Review w/ Sam Tighe! Dec 10, 2020

Ryan Bailey and Sam Tighe take a look back at the 2020-21 Champions League Group Stage, to assess the biggest winners and losers, the breakout stars, and the team who will give defending champions Bayern Munich a run for their money in the knockout rounds!

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USMNT v El Salvador match review: player analysis, tactical takeaways, and much more w/Adam Snavely Dec 10, 2020

Joe Lowery is joined by Adam Snavely to review the USMNT's friendly against El Salvador. What did we learn? Did anything change tactically? Which players showed well? And which ones might have a spot in Gregg Berhalter's first-choice group of players? Joe and Adam answer those questions...and talk about a bunch of other things, too!

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MLS Cup Preview: Seattle's budding dynasty, Zardes and Zelarayan’s combination, players to watch, and much more w/Jordan Angeli and Matt Pentz Dec 08, 2020

MLS Cup is less than a week away! On Saturday, December 12th, the Columbus Crew and the Seattle Sounders will battle for a serious piece of silverware. To preview Saturday's final and shine a light on the two teams playing, Joe Lowery is joined by not one, but two excellent guests on today's show. Up first, Jordan Angeli, also known as the "Crew Guru", talks all things Columbus. Then, Matt Pentz comes on the show to dis-Pentz his Seattle Sounders knowledge.

2:15 - Columbus Crew preview with Jordan Angeli

What do the Crew look like in the post #SaveTheCrew era?
How do they play under Caleb Porter?
The connection between Gyasi Zardes and Lucas Zelarayan
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31:50 - Sounders Sounders preview with Matt Pentz

What's the latest on the Brian Schmetzer contract situation?
Players to watch
Are the Sounders a dynasty?

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Weekend Review: Tottenham take North London, Barcelona take a beating and Bayern Munich meet their match! Dec 07, 2020

On today's Weekend Review edition of The Total Soccer Show, Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruvthen break down 4 big games from this past weekend:

0:00 - Tottenham vs. Arsenal: Kane and Son combine to pour more misery on Mikel Arteta, whose side were lacking all over the field.

27.40 - Liverpool vs. Wolves: Jurgen Klopp’s side were ruthless in their destruction of Wolves, who instilled a puzzling formation switch in Raul Jimenez’s absence…

44.19 - Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig: The most thrilling match of the weekend took place in Bavaria, where Bayern Munich’s passive approach to defending allowed Leipzig to stay within a sniff of title contention!

57.45 - Cadiz vs. Barcelona: The Catalans slumped to their fourth league defeat of the season against a highly impressive Cadiz side who have already taken points from Real Madrid and Athletic Club in this campaign.

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Allocation Disorder: Greg Vanney leaves Toronto, plus recapping Sporting KC vs. Minnesota United, Seattle Sounders-FC Dallas and previewing the Conference Finals Dec 04, 2020

Before discussing some of the biggest off-the-field news in Major League Soccer, Paul and Sam sink their teeth into the most recent MLS Cup Playoff games, talking rosters, tactics, and more.

0:45 - With their roster turnaround and their recent on-field performance, it’s time to give Adrian Heath, Mark Watson, and Minnesota United the credit they deserve.

19:55 - Some rapid-fire analysis of Seattle Sounders versus FC Dallas - and then some Western Conference Final previewing.

23:53 - You thought this show was going to be all Western Conference, didn’t you? Well, never fear! Eastern Conference chat is here, featuring the New England Revolution and the Columbus Crew.

37:28 - Greg Vanney has officially left Toronto FC. Who should replace him as Toronto’s head coach? Plus, analysis of the other coaching vacancies around MLS.

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Zlatan’s FIFA Fury, Thierry Henry’s New Entourage & Man Utd’s Cyber Attack w/ Brooks Peck! Dec 03, 2020

It’s a Dirty Tackle reunion of sorts on today’s episode of TSS! Ryan Bailey is joined by DT founder Brooks Peck to look at some weird and wonderful recent stories from the beautiful game, including Joleon Lescott’s accidental comeback and the bizarre world of “Socker Slam”!

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USMNT December roster analysis w/Bobby Warshaw Dec 02, 2020

Earlier this week, U.S. Soccer gave us all an early Christmas present: a shiny, brand-new USMNT roster for the United States' game against El Salvador on December 9th. The roster is almost entirely made up of domestic-based, Olympic-eligible players, so it's an exciting group!

Joe Lowery is joined by Bobby Warshaw to break down the roster and pick their preferred starting elevens for the 9th.

Way more important and way more exciting than the USMNT roster: congratulations to Taylor and Margaret Rockwell on the birth of their daughter! We’re so, so happy for the Rockwell family and grateful that both mom and baby are healthy.

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Is the USWNT better than ever? U.S. vs. Netherlands analysis, a player pool deep dive, and Vlatko discussion w/Meg Linehan Dec 01, 2020

Joe Lowery is joined by The Athletic’s Meg Linehan to talk about all things United States Women’s National Team! Joe asks Meg about the U.S.’s first game in 8 months, the emerging young talent in the player pool, and the differences between Vlatko Andonovski and Jill Ellis.

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Weekend Review: Man Utd come back, Real Madrid and Dortmund fall flat Nov 30, 2020

Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruvthen put the world to rights b y breaking down the biggest games of the weekend:

4:00 - Chelsea vs. Tottenham: How was Harry Kane kept quiet, and which manager is happier with a Stamford Bridge stalemate?

20:32 - Southampton vs. Manchester United: Ole’s hands slipped off the whee; but Edinson Cavani was there to place them back!

36:50 - Real Madrid vs. Alaves: Zinedine Zidane had a few key players missing as the Spanish giants dropped points. Again.

46:47 - Borussia Dortmund vs. Köln: Lucien Favre’s job prospects took a hammering as Cologne left a bad smell at the Westfalenstadion.

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Allocation Disorder: recapping Orlando City-NYCFC, Sporting KC vs San Jose and Portland v Dallas Nov 26, 2020

Paul and Sam are recording Tuesday for a Thursday release, so they're breaking down the Tuesday night names.

0:00 - Recapping the weekend's playoff games, and the intense entertainment therein, featuring a whole lot of Orlando City-NYCFC. What happened behind the scenes of one of the wildest games in MLS history? Why did Oscar Pareja go running into the dressing room? How many times did we think the game was over? What will happen next for Orlando with two starters suspended for the next round?

21:15 - The Wondo Love Machine rolls on, even if San Jose does not: Sporting KC vs San Jose review, plus a strange analogy involving bad breath from Sam. Also, where do San Jose go from here and will Wondo be back?

33:02 - Fast forwarding past Minnesota United to talk Portland v Dallas. How Portland's major problem this season was on display against Dallas, plus another incredibly dramatic penalty shootout and the glory of centerback penalties.

38:52 - Taking a look back at the teams who are out of the playoffs and where they go from here next season, featuring Miami, NYCFC, NY Red Bulls, and more!

49:48 - Things Paul and Sam are thankful for, including Orlando City, the USMNT, and MLS in general.

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A TSS Soccer Thanksgiving Extravaganza! The USMNT's skillers, a superfriendship in Germany, and many other things we're thankful for Nov 26, 2020

It's a TSS Thanksgiving extravaganza! Joe Lowery is joined by Adam Snavely to talk about all of the soccer things that they're thankful for. From a promising addition to the USWNT player pool, to the goal of the decade(?), to a heartfelt thank you to the American soccer community, Joe and Adam run through their respective Lists of Thankfulness™.

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Serie A catch-up w/ Matteo Bonetti: Weston McKennie’s Juventus future, Inter Milan’s struggles, and why Sassuolo are the new Atalanta! Nov 25, 2020

ESPN commentator and pundit Matteo Bonetti joins Ryan Bailey to answer listener questions and shoot the breeze about all things Serie A. You’ll find out how Milan are topping the table (spoiler: it's not all about Zlatan), what Weston McKennie will offer Juventus going forward, and which Italian team the skinny-jeans-and-oat-milk-latte crowd will be following now that Atalanta have gone mainstream.

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How to play with a false 9, a guide to the “Manchester City zone”, advantages of a a box midfield, and many more tactical listener questions Nov 24, 2020

Joe Lowery is joined by Jordan Angeli to answer all of your tactical listener questions!

3:52 - What is a false nine, how was it popularized, and how do you play with one?

10:51 - What makes it a double pivot?

18:59 - What happens when you play with four central midfielders? Plus, examples of teams that do just that!

24:27 - What is an overload? And what does it have to do with Nani?

28:36 - What’s a defensive rotation?

35:24 - What are pressing cues?

41:00 - What is tactical periodization? Or is it tactical prioritization…

47: 10 - What is the Manchester City zone (aka Kevin De Bruyne’s happy place)?

54:05 - What’s the difference between a wingback and an attacking fullback?

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Weekend Review: The Mourinho Masterclass, ‘no players, no problem’ for Liverpool and Zlatan roars in Naples Nov 23, 2020

On today's Weekend Review edition of The Total Soccer Show, Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruvthen break down 4 big games from this past weekend:

0:00 - Tottenham vs. Manchester City: What is Mourinho doing right—and what is Pep doing wrong?

28:20 - Liverpool vs. Leicester: Despite having three quarters of the defense, the captain and the top goalscorer out of action, Liverpool dominated Leicester. Rumors of their impending demise have been greatly exaggerated.

49:53 - Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona: Mid-table La Liga chancers Barcelona suffer their first league defeat to title challengers Atleti in a decade. It’s getting *Messi* in Catalunya.

1:02:32 - Napoli vs. Milan: Zlatan is still running the show for league leaders Milan, but they’re far from a one-man team.

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George interviews Taylor Nov 20, 2020

Our old pal George Quraishi returns to the show to share his memories of Daryl Grove, and also does a very good job interviewing Taylor about Daryl, the last month, and what the future holds for TSS. There's also some parenting chat at the very end, and definitely at least 3 minutes or so of actual soccer content.

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Allocation Disorder: 2020 MLS playoffs preview and predictions Nov 20, 2020

"It's my why." Paul and Sam spend a late Thursday evening discussing all-things MLS playoffs. How will teams deal with injuries and Coronavirus-related absences? Who could spring a surprise run? Who makes New England v Montreal sexier: Bruce Arena or Thierry Henry? All that and much much more! Also, at one point, Paul says "you're from Illinois" and it sounds angry and accusatory. Some time stamps for you:

14:00 - Eastern Conference bracket preview and match-up predictions

29:54 - Western Conference bracket preview and match-up predictions

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Would David Wagner fix DC United, the best soccer apps for lineups and stats, and more listener questions w/ Ryan Bailey Nov 19, 2020

Ryan and Taylor do their best to answer 6 listener questions, plus talk a little international window...

1) Would David Wagner fix DC United?

2) How good would Aleksandar Mitrovic be if he didn't spend the last few seasons playing for Newcastle and Fulham?

3) With the current expanded benches available in many leagues, why aren't all teams using all the available spaces?

4) Why do goalkeepers yell "away!" on corners, and what other commands could they give?

5) How do the new goalkeeping rules during penalties affect the way in which players like Bruno Fernandes and Jorginho take their penalty kicks?

6) What are your favorite apps for scores, tactics, lineups, stats?

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Grant Wahl discusses his new podcast series American Prodigy, the Freddy Adu story Nov 18, 2020

Taylor chats with Grant Wahl about his new podcast series "American Prodigy, the Freddy Adu story." How did the project first come to be, how did Grant get Freddy on board, and what were the challenges of doing an entire series on a person who is very aware of their own media narrative? Plus, what has American soccer done to improve how it treats its potential future stars? All that and much more!

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Soccer's greatest one-hit wonders, and more Listener Questions w/ Adam Snavely and Ryan Bailey Nov 18, 2020

On this episode, which we are aware turned out... quite long... Taylor is joined by Adam Snavely and Ryan Bailey to answer 8 listener questions...

Who are your favorite soccer “one hit wonders”?

What team could most benefit from hiring Eddie Howe?

What is Miguel Arteta doing that Unai Emery isn't?

How do teams make big shifts in performance from season to season?

How well have Wolves replacements done so far?

Which current or former Salzburg/Leipzig player does Brenden Aaronson most resemble?

What is Steven Gerrard doing at Glasgow Rangers that has made them better this season?

Is MLS a top 10 league in the world right now?

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USMNT v Panama: match review and November camp takeaways w/ Joe Lowery Nov 17, 2020

Taylor and Joe review the USMNT's friendly match up with Panama...

(Spoilers below)

And what a result it was! Double braces for some teenagers (but not in the way you might think), Weston McKennie put in his best performance yet (according to one of your hosts), and much much more! We also try to answer some questions about this squad, including who had the best time in camp (and who did not), have we found our starting three in midfield, should Dest be on the right or left, and why was the second half less thrilling, despite the number of noteworthy incidents?

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Allocation Disorder: discussing USMNT v Wales, and spreading the love to lots of different MLS teams Nov 13, 2020

"The most negative MLS podcast out there" (their words) is about to spread the love!

Up first is USMNT v Wales: who looked good, what didn't quite work, and positivity abounds

Around the 14 minute mark, Paul and Sam get into some of the latest stories in MLS: which playoff teams will be most impacted by Covid quarantines, Chicago is bringing everybody back, and lots of praise for Sporting KC and the Philadelphia Union.

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USMNT v Wales: deep dive review (and Yunus Musah praise) w/ Joe Lowery Nov 13, 2020

No spoilers...

Joe and Taylor review the USMNT's friendly match versus Wales. Why did the US struggle to create clear-cut chances? How good was Yunus Musah on his debut? When will Twitter stop debating the merits of a false nine? Who do we want to see start against Panama? We answer all but one of those questions, and a lot more!

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An inside look at the US Men's National Team w/ Press Officer Michael Kammarman Nov 11, 2020

Taylor talks to Michael Kammarman, the USMNT's press officer since 2001. They get into the evolution of how the team has been covered since he came on board, Michael's advice to journalists who are just starting out, and the differences in his role based on the manager in charge. There's also insight into the post-Couva locker room, the current pool of players, and the individuals that have been the strongest voices in the locker room.

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USMNT v Wales tactical preview and lineup predictions w/ Joe Lowery Nov 10, 2020

On today's episode of The Total Soccer Show, Joe and Taylor do a whoooooole bunch o' previewing!

Up first, they celebrate having actual USMNT games to watch again, before quickly moving on to a preview of Wales. How do they like to play, who are their key performers, and what problems and opportunities could be presented to the USMNT? After that, Joe and Taylor select their starting elevens for Thursday's match, and get more than a little hyped about a few individual matchups.

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Weekend Review: Thomas Muller is a crafty genius for Bayern Munich, the USMNT's Yunus Musah backs up the hype for Valencia against Real Madrid, and much much more! Nov 09, 2020

On today's Weekend Review edition of The Total Soccer Show, we break down 4 big games from this past weekend:

0:00 - Manchester City v Liverpool: what happened for both goals and why was the second half less exhilirating?

17:22 - Borussia Dortmund v Bayern Munich: Haaland v Lewandowski lives up to the billing

32:42 - Valencia v Real Madrid: what went wrong for Real Madrid, how Yunus Musah might fit into Berhalter's system, and why Sergio Ramos remains hilarious (even in defeat)

50:13 - Lazio v Juventus: Ronaldo is crafty and McKennie isn't to blame for Pirlo's men dropping points.

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Allocation Disorder: breaking down the latest USMNT roster, plus MLS coaching vacancies (and who should go where) Nov 06, 2020

Paul and Sam are reunited and it feels... pretty, pretty good.

0:00 - Discussing the latest USMNT roster, with particular emphasis on Yunus Musah and Gregg Berhalter's continued the quest for dual nationals! Plus, what has the fellas excited and who might play where.

13:09 - Looking ahead to MLS Decision Day, the playoff picture rounding into much clearer focus, and the confusing reality of the LA Galaxy. Plus, possible coaching hires for a few different MLS teams.

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Will Leicester City make the Premier League's Big 6 into a Magnificent 7? Plus, the most important transfer involving an American and many more Listener Questions w/ Ryan Bailey Nov 05, 2020

On today's episode, Ryan and Taylor answer 8 listener questions:

5:03 - Can Leicester City turn the Premier League into a "Big 7"?

12:38 - Why weren't all the member of England's 1966 World Cup winning team knighted?

19:26 - What happened to Joshua Pynadath at Ajax?

24:23 - Which players do we appreciate for their talent but not particularly enjoy watching?

32:47 - Is Haaland/Mbappe the next generation's Messi/Ronaldo?

39:56 - What is a False 9 supposed to do? Plus, who scores the goals and what are some examples in the modern game?

53:07 - How do other leagues aside from the Premier League utilize VAR?

1:00:10 - What has been the most important (to US soccer) transfer involving an American?

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USMNT November roster deeeeep dive analysis w/ Joe Lowery Nov 03, 2020

On a day when nothing massively stressful is happening, Joe and Taylor distract themselves by going deep on Gregg Berhalter's latest USMNT roster. Which players fit where and what should we expect from these players? Plus, we do our best to give you a lot (a lot!) of detail about some of the names you might not be as familiar with, as well as additional info or analysis on some that you will be!

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Allocation Disorder Bonus Ep! "The short life and long death of Chivas USA" w/ Pablo Maurer Nov 03, 2020

It's a Bonus Episode of Allocation Disorder! Sam talks to Pablo Maurer about their latest masterpiece for The Athletic: "The short life and long death of Chivas USA"

Find out their favorite anecdotes that didn't make it into the story, the experience of covering Chivas USA in their prime, the unique position the team occupies in American soccer history, and much much more!

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Weekend Review: how Mikel Arteta out-tactic'ed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, plus Spurs triumph over both Brighton and VAR and Zlatan keeps Milan's title challenge alive Nov 02, 2020

On today's episode of the Total Soccer Show, Ryan and Taylor review this weekend's most interesting moments, including...

0:00 - Why the team who shall not be named can not be trusted

2:43 - Manchester United v Arsenal: what Miguel Arteta did to create so many problems for Manchester United, plus explaining what happened on Pogba's penalty concession

28:22 - Tottenham v Brighton: three (possible) mistakes from VAR can't stop Spurs from getting the win

48:17 - Alaves v Barcelona: Koeman makes big changes at halftime while Busquets continues to raise more questions than answers for his manager.

1:02:21 - Spezia v Juventus: Pirlo's old-school 4-4-2 is convincing in the box score but less so on the field

1:11:06 - Udinese v Milan: Zlatan decides to do Zlatan things, Udinese's players' faces be damned!

1:17:06 - Gladbach v Leipzig - The all-black kits weren't the only lovely thing on display, as Marco Rose's men show Leipzig how to be ruthless in front of goal.

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The Cooligans discuss stand-up comedy in a pandemic world, plus their approach to interviews, ideal guests, and some soccer chat as well Oct 30, 2020

Our old friends Alexis and Christian are back on the program to discuss comedy in the Covid era, how shifting to remote recording has impacted how they conduct interviews, their thoughts on Everton and Arsenal so far, and much much more... including a length conversation about politics and society, triggered by the obvious thing: Skyline Chili. We also open the program by talking about Daryl, and reminisce about the best and worst of times (and how they often overlap).

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Allocation Disorder: Should MLS homegrown territories stay or go? Oct 29, 2020

Paul and Sam discuss Mr. Tenorio's latest opus for The Athletic: "Inside MLS’s debate over homegrown territory rules." What are the rules, how did they first come to be, and why might they need revision? Plus, a very thoughtful tribute to Daryl Grove at the start of the episode.

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Pablo Maurer and Sam Stejskal discuss the political contributions of MLS owners, as well as their own frenemy relationship Oct 28, 2020

Taylor is joined by Pablo Maurer and Sam Stejskal of The Athletic to discuss their recent article "Disconnect: as MLS teams back social causes, owners' money often fights them." It's an excellent article that I'd encourage everyone to read, and they go over the basic findings of their research and the more interesting bits and pieces they uncovered. There's also some interesting insight into the process of creating such a highly-detailed, collaborative effort, the reaction to MLS PR when the initial calls are made, and their favorite phrase ever said to them by an MLS employee.

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Which Americans in MLS or abroad had the best weekend? Plus, previewing the USL Championship Final w/ Joe Lowery Oct 27, 2020

On this episode of The Total Soccer Show...

Joe Lowery is back on the show to help Taylor determine the 10 Americans who had the "best" weekends in soccer. The big names (Dest, Pulisic, Reyna) are all in there, as are some you might not have expected (Johannsson, Soto) and some domestic players who are tearing it up in MLS, including Daryl Dike, Walker Zimmerman (aka Zimm Walkerman), and many more.

1:07:36 - We preview the USL Championship Final between the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Phoenix Rising. How do both teams like to set up, what are the most obvious strengths and weakness of each time, and how might it all play out? We do our best to provide answers.

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Weekend Review: Real Madrid get it right in El Clasico, Lampard (mostly) does the same against Man United, and Dortmund make a statement against Schalke Oct 26, 2020

Ryan and Taylor take a look back at some of the biggest matches from this past weekend...

0:00 - But first, we talk a bit about Daryl Grove, his passing, the tremendous response, and all the love shown.

7:46 - El Clasico review: has the fixture lost a little bit of its luster, how good was Sergino Dest, and how bad was Barcelona's marking? Plus, who is the greatest current Master of the Dark Arts of Soccer?

35:21 - Borussia Dortmund v Schalke: one team cements their title challenge aspirations while the other stays mired in the relegation zone. What did Schalke do to frustrate Dortmund, and how were Lucien Favre's men able to find a way through.

48:42 - West Ham v Manchester City: why are City suddenly struggling to score goals and what can Pep do to get things going again?

1:01:16 - Manchester United v Chelsea: how did Frank Lampard nullify Man United's attacking threats, why weren't Chelsea able to create more scoring chances, (the answer to the first one sort of answers the second), and what's the deal with Paul Pogba? Lots to unpack in that chat.

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Goodbye, to our friend Oct 23, 2020

Daryl John Grove passed away last night. He was surrounded by friends and with Shannon, his wonderful wife, and Julie, his equally wonderful mother, by his side.

I’ll post more information about services and how to pay respects once his family has some time. For now, if you want to keep writing letters, either to him or his family, you can send them to our office address for delivery: 530 East Main Street, Suite 912, Richmond, VA, 23219.

Daryl loved this soccer community of ours, and it has been comforting to see how much it loved him back. He will be so very missed, but is now at peace.

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Bayern do Bayern things against Atletico, Real Madrid forget how to defend for 45 minutes, and Frank Lampard continues to confuse: Champions League recap w/ Sam Tighe Oct 22, 2020

Taylor is joined by Sam Tighe (B/R and the Ranks FC podcast) to review as much of the action as possible from this week's Champions League games. We get into what Hansi Flick has unlocked at Bayern Munich, favorite Americans in Europe, doing keepy-uppies with Marcus Rashford, and the bonkers second half in Inter Milan v Borussia Monchengladbach. Plus, Sam tries desperately to say something nice about Frank Lampard. It's hilarious.

Personal note: Sam also said some very thoughtful and kind things about Daryl near the end of the episode. I didn't think it was right to add anything else, so if you're wondering why there was no sign off, it's because Sam ended the show about as perfectly as one could hope for. Credit to him.

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El Clasico preview, plus examining Sevilla's title credentials and revisiting Diego Simeone's coaching philosophy w/ Graham Ruthven Oct 20, 2020

Ahead of this weekend's El Clasico (Barcelona hosting Real Madrid), Taylor talks to Graham Ruthven about the respective states of both clubs, as well as how he thinks the game could play out... and why it might not quite as electrifying as seasons past. Plus, Diego Simeone's coaching philosophy, why we should be watching Cadiz, and Sevilla's title aspirations (and why their lack of depth in one key position might be a problem).

Note: If you want to send a letter to Daryl, you can mail it to our office and I'll make sure it gets delivered. The address is 530 East Main Street, Suite 912, Richmond, VA, 23219.

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Jeff Rueter on the Supporters Shield controversy, the USL Championship conference finals, and Andrew Carleton's present and future Oct 19, 2020

0:00 - Taylor provides a brief update about Daryl, as well as the show itself

3:40 - The Athletic's Jeff Rueter joins the program after a quick 3 year hiatus. He explains the Supporters Shield controversy, previews the USL Championship Conference Finals, provides more insight into the new MLS Reserve League, and discusses Andrew Carleton's present (and possible future).

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An update on Daryl Oct 19, 2020

I wanted to update everyone about the latest news regarding Daryl.

The situation with Daryl’s liver has been deteriorating over the last couple weeks, which is the primary reason that he’s been in the hospital and not on the show. He had a procedure last week which we had hoped would buy him some time, but we received the news yesterday that there’s nothing more his doctors can do.

Daryl was transported home this afternoon to begin hospice care, and a nurse and home health aide will be with him regularly. Daryl’s mother has gotten permission to travel to the States to be with him and should arrive later in the week. His wife Shannon has been doing an incredible job throughout, and appreciates all the love and support he has received from this community over the years.

If you want to send him a letter, you can mail it to our office and I'll make sure it gets delivered. The address is 530 East Main Street, Suite 912, Richmond, VA, 23219.

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Allocation Disorder: Breaking down Brenden Aaronson's move to RB Salzburg, plus the business of buying and selling teams and the best moves of MLS this season Oct 16, 2020

0:00 - Brenden Aaronson's move to RB Salzburg is wrapped up... or will be when he moves in January. But the deal is done! Is Salzburg an ideal landing spot for him at this point in his career? What will the move mean for Aaronson's national team career? Who's the next MLS player that could make the move to Europe? Paul and Sam have answers!

10:14 - "The worst kept secret in the sports business circuit" Getting into the finer points of Orlando City's sale to an unknown buyer.

26:16 - The best and worst international signings in MLS this season (and a little LA Galaxy chat).

43:52 - More roster analysis, including the best domestic additions in the league, the rosters that were supposed to be good but aren't, and the rosters that were supposed to be bad but are somehow good.

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Has the future of the USMNT ever looked as bright as it does right now? Plus, progeny overtaking legendary parents, the next jobs for Simeone and Zidane, and more listener questions w/ Ryan Bailey Oct 15, 2020

On today's episode, Ryan and Taylor get into "Project Big Picture" and the fallout over Manchester United, Liverpool, and the EFL Chairman doing some backroom planning. What was the idea, why was/is it necessary, and where do we go from here? After that, it's on to your listener questions...

1) If Diego Simeone were to leave Atletico Madrid, what club or national team would he have the best chance of success with, given their current squad?

2) Of the players whose parents were huge stars or legendary coaches, which ones have the best shot of matching the legend of their parents?

3) What are some other nations that have similarities to the USMNT right now? Specifically, national teams that have a handful of incredible young players, but are not known as soccer powers?

4) Has there ever been a time in which so many Americans were playing for top-flight European teams, and will that number continue to increase?

5) How do we define "journeyman" and who are some of our favorite examples?

6) Will Zidane be the next manager for France?

7) What are some of Ryan's favorite insider moments from being a fan of AFC Wimbledon?

8) What is one thing that is pretty minor that infuriates you when watching a football game?

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Aaron Dolores of Black Arrow FC on being the opposite of a soccer hipster, the growth of black soccer culture in America, and the work that went into the Black Players for Change demonstration at MLS is Back Oct 15, 2020

To start off today's show, there's a brief update about Daryl Grove's health status.

After that, Taylor talks to Aaron Dolores of Black Arrow FC about a lot of different topics. How to watch soccer when you aren't as interested in tactics, how the intersection of soccer and black culture continues to expand in the United States, why Paul Pogba is soccer's Allen Iverson, and much much more.

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Conmebol World Cup Qualifying round-up w/ Felipe Cardenas: Neymar scores, Falcao refuses to age, and Messi smiles! Oct 14, 2020

The Athletic's Felipe Cardenas returns to the show to discuss the first two rounds of South American World Cup qualification. We talk about Brazil's strong start, Argentina's resilience, a coaching merry-go-round at Paraguay, and some tactics as well. Plus, the best pundits in South American, Ecuador's new Antonio Valencia, Neymar breaking records, and the teams most likely to be negatively impacted by having to play behind closed doors.

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International break weekend review w/ Ryan Bailey: are the Euros going to be ugly, does Aston Villa deserve credit for Brazil and Scotland looking good, and much more! Oct 12, 2020

Ryan and Taylor take a look back at all the International action from this past weekend, including England being the current Germany, current Germany being the old England, and Brazil continuing to be Brazil. Plus, Norway gives us reason for optimism at the Euros, Spain wear down the Swiss, and much much more from around the globe!

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Allocation Disorder: Listener Questions spectacular! Plus, DC United parts ways with Ben Olsen; what happens next? Oct 09, 2020

0:00 - Ben Olsen is out at DC United, which is truly the end of an era. How did we get here and how does the club move on from here? The guys discuss front office issues and possible coaching replacements.

15:26 - Allocation Disorder Mailbag time! What will NYCFC do with their open DP spot, how can the Chicago Fire become legitimately good, why is there so little transfer activity between MLS and USL, and much much more! Plus, YOUNG MONEY/CASH MONEY!

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What's gone wrong at Manchester United and how to (maybe) fix it w/ Carl Anka Oct 09, 2020

With Manchester United having about as poor a start to the season as possible, Taylor (a United fan) talks with The Athletic's Carl Anka about a whooooole lot of Manchester United. The board level mindset that is holding the club back, which players are most in need of a reset, what the club can learn from Southampton, Carl's approach to fixing the club, and much much more!

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Adam Snavely on the most interesting moves of the recent transfer window, plus which current players could become the next great managers Oct 07, 2020

With the transfer window now more or less closed (mostly pretty much closed), Taylor is joined by Adam Snavely to discuss the most interesting moves that happened (or in some cases, didn't happen) in the most recent transfer window. Here are just a few of the many, many transfers we got into: Sam Mewis to Manchester City, James Rodriguez to Everton, Gunnersaurus to Forward Madison, Thiago to Liverpool, and Edouard Mendy to Chelsea. Plus, current players that could make excellent managers, Manchester United's failed pursuit of Jadon Sancho, and lots of confusion in Turkey. All that and much more!

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USMNT player pool updates featuring Pulisic, Adams, Reyna and many more w/ Brian Sciaretta Oct 06, 2020

Brian Sciaretta of American Soccer Now returns to the show to discuss roughly 20 players in the USMNT player pool. Which MLS players have improved their stock the most in the last 4 months, why we should be weary of positional experimentation when it comes to Tyler Adams, the best interview in American soccer, the resurgence of Aron Johannsson, and much much more! Here's a rough list of the players we discussed:

Brenden Aaronson
Jordan Morris
Jozy Altidore
Ayo Akinola
Aron Johannsson
Josh Sargent
John Brooks
Tyler Adams
Gio Reyna
Nicholas Gioacchini
Sergino Dest
Weston McKennie
Christian Pulisic
Tim Weah
Reginald Cannon
Uly Llanez
Erik Palmer-Brown
Tyler Boyd

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Weekend Review: how Spurs embarrassed Manchester United, what Aston Villa did to cause Liverpool so many problems, and why Napoli v Juventus didn’t end up happening Oct 05, 2020

On this episode of The Total Soccer Show, Ryan and Taylor go long discussing one of the wildest weekends we've had in a while. Manchester United and Liverpool combine to concede 13, Americans look strong in both the Bundesliga and La Liga, Coronavirus confusion in Serie A, and much much more!

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Allocation Disorder: a USMNT-centric look at the Champions League draw, plus roster projections for World Cup qualifying Oct 02, 2020

Paul and Sam discuss the Champions League draw and the various Americans impacted, and then move on to analyzing Paul's piece for The Athletic in which he broke down what the rosters might look like when the USA is competing on three different fronts. Who's in, who's out, and why Darlington Nagbe remains critical!

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Steve Cherundolo on Bayern Munich's vulnerabilities, Jadon Sancho's transfer status, Josh Sargent's development, and much more! Oct 01, 2020

America's right back makes a return appearance to talk broadcasting, as well as the Bundesliga so far. What's gone wrong for Schalke and Mainz? Where will Jadon Sancho play this season? What happens when you don't get along with a new manager? Who is the most low-key exciting team to watch in the league? All that and and much much more!

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Premier League catch-up w/ Sam Tighe: Everton, Newcastle, and Villa look stronger while Manchester United... do not Sep 30, 2020

Sam Tighe of The Football Ranks podcast is back to discuss the teams that have started strongly (and why), the teams that have started poorly (and why), and elaborates on crucial aspects of football analysis like Rumblers vs Barrel Clubbers. Plus, how do you keep tabs on literally thousands of players? Sam has answers!

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Weekend Review: Leicester smash City, VAR destroys dreams, and Karim Benzema is still very good Sep 28, 2020

Ryan and Taylor break down all the best action (that they watched) from this past weekend!

0:00 - Leicester City v Manchester City: when the 4-2-3-1 goes wrong, it goes really wrong. Also, Taylor apologizes to Leicester fans... again.

14:25 - Tottenham v Newcastle: Jose awards Man of the Match honors to "people who are not players"

27:40 - Brighton v Manchester United: Leandro Tossard finds space and Manchester United fans find more consternation.

45:31 - West Brom v Chelsea: Taylor forgets that there was VAR drama in this game, which of course there was, because it was a game that happened this weekend.

57:45 - Augsburg v Borussia Dortmund: when slow possession goes wrong.

1:05:53 - Hoffenheim v Bayern Munich: exposing premature "the season is prematurely over" takes

1:13:02 - Real Betis v Real Madrid: Karim Benzema is immortal. You heard it here first.

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Allocation Disorder: making sense of Reggie Cannon's move to Portugal, trying to make sense of the problems for both San Jose and Chicharito Sep 25, 2020

Paul and Sam discuss some recent transfers out of MLS, as well as news updates on league leaders, struggling performers, and hot seat coaches.

3:26 - MLS continues to sell players, and that’s not a bad thing! Getting into the details involved in Reggie Cannon’s transfer and why the move itself makes a whole of sense. Plus, Lyle the Dog chimes in to support Sam’s arguments, and discuss Zack Steffen’s situation at Manchester City.

24:23- San Jose Earthquakes still don’t have a good enough roster, and the results are making that crystal clear. Where the gaps in their approach are most obvious, the names who should take responsibility for the state of the team, and why (according to Paul) Matías Almeyda is an evil genius.

38:10 - Additional thoughts on the season so far, including praise for Columbus’ roster build, creating Orlando City Stan accounts, Chicharito’s disappointing start, and much much more!

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MLS catch-up w/ Joe Lowery: why the Galaxy should break the bank for Pavon, how Caleb Porter got Columbus into such good form, and much more! Sep 24, 2020

Joe Lowery is back on the program to discuss an absurd number of topics, including the hireability of Ben Olsen, why LAFC have struggled to find consistency, and the tactical adjustments Oscar Pareja has made to keep Orlando City's winning ways on track. Plus, praise for the top teams in both conferences, with an eye on where some managers might need to tighten things up a bit.

The eastern conference conversation is up first, and the western conference begins around the 30:55 mark.

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A (Belated) 2020-2021 Serie A Preview w/ David Amoyal Sep 23, 2020

Taylor talks to David Amoyal about the first week of the Serie A season, as well as the campaign ahead. Wha's gone wrong for Christian Eriksen at Inter, how Atalanta will likely be back to their winning ways, why Sassuolo are the new Atalanta, how this could be a make-or-break season for Antonio Conte, and much much more!

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A (Belated) 2020-2021 La Liga Preview w/ Graham Ruthven Sep 22, 2020

Graham Ruthven makes his triumphant (I'm assuming he was feeling triumphant) return to the show to discuss all things La Liga: top four contenders, the Messi-Koeman relationship, ideal replacements for Antoine Griezmann at Atletico Madrid (yes, this is still an issue), Real Madrid's potential depth concerns, and much much more! Plus, there's an American in La Liga, and possibly another to follow? What a strange strange world it is!

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Weekend Review! More tough times for Kepa, Bielsa's Leeds can't stop scoring (or conceding), and Erling Haaland is entirely too tall Sep 21, 2020

On this Weekend Review edition of The Total Soccer Show...

0:00 - Ryan loves the Peacock app (disclaimer: the opposite of this is true)

7:07 - Chelsea v Liverpool: Kepa keeps the current keeper conflict continuing

24:34 - Manchester United v Crystal Palace: Woodward's transfer strategy (or lack thereof) comes home to roost.

41:33 - Leeds v Fulham: who needs to defend when you can just score goals on a whim?

50:17 - Southampton v Tottenham: when pressing takes a day off, Son runs rampant

59:02 - Borussia Dortmund v Borussia Monchengladbach - The four players that connected for Dortmund's three goals have a combined age of 74. 74 divided by 4 equals young.

1:06:30 - Weston McKennie starts for Juventus, and Taylor is rational and calm about the whole thing.

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Hilarious dressing rooms, Eric Dier as The Villain, and Coronavirus uncertainty: discussing the final 3 episodes of Tottenham "All or Nothing" Sep 18, 2020

We discuss the final three episodes of the Tottenham "All or Nothing" Amazon docuseries.

Episode 7: "No Regrets" AKA "Some regrets"

Episode 8: "Stop" AKA "Rise of Covid"

Episode 9: "The Run In" AKA "Let's all hurt each other!"

Topics covered include Dele All learning to "make beans" (that one was obvious), the squad getting more physical (just ask Son), and the time period in which it was fun to make jokes about Covid. We also finally see some of the Ndombele Drama, learn that Harry Kane is accurate when it absolutely matters, and ponder Jose Mourinho conducting film sessions.

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Allocation Disorder: how some MLS teams have embraced their local communities, and why others should follow suit Sep 18, 2020

On this week’s episode, the guys focus in on teams in the United States that have done a good job to embrace their environs and incorporate the communities in which they operate, and then take a slightly longer look at the teams that have done the opposite of that (looking strongly in your direction, DC United).

Why aren’t MLS teams better on that front, what have been some notable missteps, and why an organized supporters group can be so important in reflecting the values of individual cities? Paul and Sam have thoughts!

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Bundesliga Preview w/ Manuel Veth: Gio Reyna's most likely position, why Sancho hasn't been sold, and other non-Dortmund stuff too Sep 17, 2020

Manuel Veth of Transfermarkt fame returns to the show to discuss all things Bundesliga! Which American could be poised for his best year yet, why Hertha Berlin could be very good or very bad, and how RB Leipzig have strengthened since the departure of Timo Werner. We also discuss the coming seasons for a number of Americans, including Joe Scally, Josh Sargent, John Brooks, Tyler Adams and Gio Reyna.

55:58 - We turn to our focus to Transfermarkt itself. How do they reach their valuations, why we're all sort of misunderstanding the point of those numbers, and which players have been the best/worst bargains so far this window.

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Meg Linehan discusses how the NWSL Fall Series came to be, USWNT players leaving for Europe, and the conclusions in the Fare Report Sep 17, 2020

Taylor is joined by Meg Linehan of The Athletic, who answers all his many questions about the NWSL, the FA WSL, and other topics that don't have acronyms. The last segment of the show is focused on the conclusions in the Fare Report, as well as what changes it could (ideally) bring about in the US Soccer landscape.

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Discussing the first 6 episodes of the Tottenham "All or Nothing" Amazon series Sep 15, 2020

What do you do with a documentary series that takes you (mostly) behind the scenes of a big club in the midst of a drama-filled season? Talk about it for over an hour! We go deep on Harry Kane's team talks, Mauricio Pochettino's absence, Danny Rose arguments, and much much more! Plus, what did they leave out, what was most compelling, and how Christian Eriksen might be a cold-blooded assassin in his spare time.

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Weekend Review: Liverpool and Leeds start strong, Everton's signings look solid, and Arsenal remind Fulham that the Premier League is hard Sep 14, 2020

You can listen to the whole thing (if you're cool) or you can cherry pick particular games with the following timestamps:

4:25 - Liverpool v Leeds: 7 goals AND The New Gareth Bale? What else do you need?

23:25 - Tottenham v Everton: Toffees look electric while Spurs look stationary

44:19 - Arsenal v Fulham: Ceballos and Nketiah show Arsenal how to scrap

59:46 - Leicester prove Taylor wrong, Newcastle prove him right, and Weston McKennie... looks good in orange?

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Allocation Disorder: Red Bulls sack Armas, Pity swaps Atlanta for Saudi Arabia, and the improper valuation of domestic players Sep 11, 2020

This week, Paul and Sam start off by discussing the firing of Chris Armas, as well as presenting theories on why the Red Bulls have whiffed on several DPs. After that, it's on to Pity Martinez's move to Saudi Arabia, plus what type of coach Atlanta (and the rest of the league) should be looking for when making their next hire.

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Premier League Previews and Predictions: Sheffield United, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, West Brom, West Ham, Wolves Sep 11, 2020

3:55 — Sheffield United

19:15 — Southampton

30:40 — Tottenham Hotspur

46:05 — West Bromwich Albion

57:50 — West Ham United

1:09:30 Wolverhampton Wanderers

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Premier League Previews and Predictions: Fulham, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle Sep 09, 2020

We continue to recommend listening to the whole episode, because there's a lot of info to digest. But if you're looking for something more bite-sized, here are you timestamps:

0:00 - Updates and corrections from the first preview episode

7:17 - Fulham

18:57 - Leeds United

33:58 - Leicester City

46:08 - Liverpool

58:16 - Manchester City

1:12:16 - Manchester United

1:24:41 - Newcastle United

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Premier League Previews and Predictions: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Brighton, Burnley, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton Sep 08, 2020

We of course recommend listening to the whole thing, but here are the time stamps if you're looking for specific teams:

From the top: We talk Leo Messi staying at Barcelona, and the Premier League's decision to go back to three subs

8:10 — Arsenal

24:15 — Aston Villa

36:55 — Brighton and Hove Albion

55:23 — Burnley

1:02:30 — Chelsea

1:20:26 — Crystal Palace

1:33:15 — Everton

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What are similarities and differences between Lampard's Chelsea and Berhalter's USMNT, and many more listener questions Sep 03, 2020

0:00 - Laptop complaints and Messi updates

And then it's on to some listener questions...

8:07 - Is Reggie Cannon’s pending move to Boavista really an upgrade from FC Dallas? Note: this one sort of turns into Taylor being terrified that global soccer will eventually be 4 people owning all the teams.

17:41 - What are the similarities and differences between Frank Lampard's Chelsea and Gregg Berhalter's USMNT?

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26:43 - What would happen if International Soccer went away? From an actual footballing standard perspective, could it help top players get more time to rest or to play in additional domestic or international club competitions?

36:50 - Has there ever been a good British television show depicting a lower league football team?

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48:10 - Do you think Jordan Morris will ever make a move to Europe?

55:48 - If Gregg Berhalter could genetically construct the ideal centerback composed entirely of traits and characteristics from current national team players, what would that combination be?

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Messi to Man City updates, the unwritten rules of soccer, the Thiago turn, and Rose Lavelle's dog Sep 02, 2020

Here are the timestamps:

0:55 — Leo Messi to Manchester City, plus other transfer updates

24:10 — What is the Thiago Turn? (See it here)

30:58 — What are the unwritten rules of soccer?

45:35 — In the Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo era, who has been overlooked/underappreciated?

53:10 — Could Leo Messi transition to the regista role?

1:00:25 — Is Rose Lavelle going to be able to bring her dog, Wilma, to Manchester City?

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Allocation Disorder: Dell Loy Hansen to sell Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals, Real Monarchs Sep 01, 2020

Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal explain what's happening in Utah

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The most interesting transfers so far, featuring James Rodriguez, Weston McKennie, Donny van de Beek, Thiago Silva, and many more! Aug 31, 2020

1:46 - Gabriel Magalhaes to Arsenal, a move that has definitely probably happened.

7:05 - Liverpool make a sneaky signing Kostas Tsimikas to help spell Andy Robertson.

9:28 - Does Scott Carson going to Man City on loan (again) spell trouble for Zack Steffen?

12:10 - Weston McKennie moved to Juventus: why were Schalke okay with it and how will he fit into Juventus' plans this season?

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23:25 - Borussia Dortmund are quietly being very smart, as is tradition.

31:00 - Where will Donny van de Beek play for Manchester United, and why it makes sense to sign depth.

37:09 - Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake: Manchester City making smart signings is smart.

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44:28 - How are Chelsea able to make so many signings and how will they all fit in?

55:19 - Everton bringing in Carlo's friends to see what happens.

1:00:06 - Eberechi Eze brings Crystal Palace another attacking threat?

1:01:35 - Matt Doherty loves Jorge Mendes... and Tottenham do too.

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How Weston McKennie fits in at Juventus, with David Amoyal Aug 28, 2020

Weston McKennie really is joining Juventus. We all saw that coming, right?

David Amoyal of the Calcioland is here to talk Daryl through the move and explain what McKennie's role at Juve is likely to be.

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Deep dive into the Leo Messi leaving Barcelona story, with Graham Ruthven Aug 26, 2020

There's more to the Leo Messi story than is immediately obvious. La Liga expert Graham Ruthven gives Daryl all the detail on what's going on at Barcelona

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American soccer questions with Jason Davis of The Best Soccer Show Aug 25, 2020

The Best Soccer Show is back! Daryl is joined by BSS co-host Jason Davis to discuss what's going on in American soccer, including the investment that's coming as 2026 gets closer, how to form an American soccer identity, why we shouldn't tear down MLS, as well as his own career in soccer media.

Daryl and Jason also answer five listener questions. Here are the timestamps:

35:50 — What is considered "hipster" in a soccer context?

41:00 — What is the realistic top end that MLS can reach?

49:10 — If you could change one and only one soccer moment, what would it be?

57:25 — Which "end of era" players would you like to see at which MLS clubs and why? (And yes, we talk Leo Messi to an MLS team here.)

1:04:43 — What was the Chivas USA experiment? Why did it fail? Could something similar succeed?

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Champions League Final review: How Bayern Munich beat PSG Aug 24, 2020

We go deep on the Champions League final, starting with the tactics:

What did Bayern and PSG tweak for the final and how well did those changes work?

We also give a detailed account of the breakdown in PSG's otherwise impressive defending for Bayern's goal, and the key Bayern players who made it happen.

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UEFA Champions League Final in-depth preview: PSG v Bayern Munich Aug 21, 2020

For the first 35 minutes, we preview PSG vs Bayern, looking at all the important individual and tactical matchups and considering how each team might adjust their approach for the big game

Starting at 37:45, we also do a Europa League Final recap, discuss Antonee Robinson's move to Fulham, Steve Cherundolo's appointment as Germany U15 coach, Guud Hiddink become Curacao coach (look out CONCACAF!) and the rekindling of the Weston McKennie to Southampton rumor.

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Allocation Disorder: the obstacles preventing MLS from becoming a selling league Aug 21, 2020

In honor of Alphonso Davies and Tyler Adams playing in the Champions League semifinals, the fellas take a look at MLS and its evolving position on the selling of players. Why did the league change its stance, how can teams know when the moment is right to sell a player, and which teams are in the best position to capitalize? Plus, Sam's dog makes a cameo, ostensibly to weigh in on Paul's take on Alphonso Davies.

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Bayern Munich v Lyon Champions League review, plus USMNT World Cup qualifying schedule updates Aug 20, 2020

0:00 - Bayern Munich stick to their proven style and come away with a 3-0 win in the Champions League semifinal. What vulnerabilities did they exploit in the Lyon defense, how impressive was Serge Gnabry, and how Manuel Neuer remains important in big matches.

22:28 - The USMNT has a World Cup qualifying schedule and a rough idea of who it will be playing. We review the basics, and look ahead to what a crowded list of fixtures might mean for Berhalter's various squad selections next summer.

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RB Leipzig v PSG: how much blame for the result goes to Nagelsmann's suit? Aug 19, 2020

Ryan and Taylor get into what went so wrong for Leipzig and so very right for PSG, plus the tactical adjustments that made the difference, expectations going forward for PSG, and the importance of a fully motivated Neymar (and a mostly fully fit Kylian Mbappe). There's also some Manchester City and Barcelona chat at the the end, with a little overlap that is probably somewhat obvious in-between.

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Will Messi leave Barcelona? Champions League semi-final previews, Mewis and Lavelle to Man City Aug 18, 2020

First up, we talk Messi's rumored Barcelona exit. Where did this story start? Where might he go? Is he actually going to leave? And what do we think Leo Messi really wants?

Then we preview the Champions League semifinals. Here are your timestamps:

29:05 — RB Leipzig vs PSG

Will Tyler Adams start? How long can Kylian Mbappe go? And what has Nagelsmann got planned for PSG?

53:40 — Lyon vs Bayern Munich

Will Bayern push high or will they fear Lyon's counter? Is there space for Bayern to exploit? Is there raum for Mueller to deut? Are Cornet and Caqueret the real deal?

1:08:45 — Sam Mewis and Rose Lavelle are joining Man City in the FAWSL. We get into the details of the deals and what is means for the NWSL

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Man City v Lyon: Did Pep overthink it? Plus: USMNT and MLS questions with Joe Lowery Aug 16, 2020

For the first 36 minutes, Daryl and Joe analyze Lyon's win over Man City. Did Pep overthink it? Listen to find out.

Then we answer some USMNT and MLS-themed listener questions that were asked specifically because Joe was coming on the show:

36:10 — Which young USMNT players impressed during MLS is Back? (We talk Akinola, Ebobisse, Aaronson, Sands)

49:40 — Which coach surprised you the most at the MLS is Back: Tournament?

53:35 — Do you want to see the MLS is Back tournament return?

58:10 — What changes should MLS make with their DP and salary cap rules?

1:06:00 — Is a Yueill-Adams-McKennie thee-man midfield a balanced enough midfield to provide stout defense in situations where the USMNT has less possession and also create dangerous chances when they do have the ball?

1:11:50 — Should Berhalter call up Artur De Lima now that he has US citizenship?

1:16:40 — Would a Minimum domestic player requirement be good for the growth of MLS?

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How Bayern Munich smashed Barcelona, and what happens next for Messi and Co Aug 15, 2020

We review Bayern Munich's comprehensive victory over Barcelona in the Champions League quarterfinals. When did it go from being an open game to being a slaughter, what did Bayern do to create such chaos, and how absurdly fun is Alphonso Davies? Plus, we spend the final third of the show giving a quick overview of the problems that have been mounting at Barcelona over the last 6-7 years, what they can do to solve some of them, and what the present situation means for the future of Leo Messi.

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Allocation Disorder: How Miami got Matuidi on a TAM deal and what it says about MLS spending constraints Aug 14, 2020

The Athletic's Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal discuss Blaise Matuidi's move from Juventus to Inter Miami, and how and why the World Cup winner is not a Designated Player

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Tyler Adams takes RB Leipzig to the Champions League semis! Why are English players so pricy? What if soccer was the USA's #1 sport? Aug 14, 2020

We spend the first 35 minutes of today's episode on RB Leipzig's 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinal, paying special attention to Mr Tyler Adams. After that, it's six listener questions:

Which non-Big 6 EPL club would you recommend for a starter fan in 2020-21?

If you could put a certain manager or a certain player on a club for pure entertainment purposes what would they be?

What would happen to the USMNT if Christian Pulisic suffered a horrible career ending injury or randomly decided to retire from soccer?

Why are English players so much more expensive in the transfer market compared to foreign players with similar CV’s

If the US had a more soccer-first sporting culture do you think the US would be a soccer superpower already?

Will Victor Osimhen's departure from Lille mean more playing time for Tim Weah?

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How Neymar and PSG beat Atalanta, plus: Timbers win MLS is Back, McKennie and Robinson transfer rumors Aug 13, 2020

We open with Daryl thanking Taylor for being the best friend and co-host in the whole world, then we get into some soccer. Here are your timestamps:

2:40 — Atalanta vs PSG, how Atalanta nearly did it, how PSG turned it around, and why Neymar actually played well

36:45 — Quick review of the Portland Timbers 2-1 win over Orlando City in the MLS is Back final. For more on this game, listen to the excellent MLS Assist podcast (it will make you instantly smarterer)

48:05 — Discussing the Antonee Robinson to Sheffield United rumor (let's do it!) and ruminating on Weston McKennie's possible Hertha Berlin move, including our take on why Southampton suddenly seem less interested

1:05:50 — Updates from the Scouting Network, including some magic from Andrew Carleton

1:14:43 — Suprise outtake! (unless your read the show notes)

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Discussing the most exciting individual match-ups in the Champions League quarterfinals w/ Sam Tighe Aug 10, 2020

Sam Tighe of the B/R Football Ranks podcast is back on the program to talk a little Europa League and a whole lotta Champions League. What to expect from each quarterfinal game, as well as the individual performers and tactical approaches that could mean the difference between eliminating and advancing to the next round. Plus, is Atalanta maybe the favorite versus PSG, is Bayern-Barcelona as one-sided as it seems, and specific examples of how Diego Simeone might be the most intimidating man on earth.

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Allocation Disorder: Discussing the plans to resume the MLS regular season (with fans in the stands) Aug 07, 2020

0:00 - As we move toward the final, Paul and Sam discuss if MLS ended up getting the tournament they wanted and what "a success" looks like for the league.

16:02 - What will happen in the final, who should be feeling more confident, and why does Sam hate Nani?

19:52 - Reviewing the plans to resume the MLS regular season (and what impact, if any, the MLS is Back tournament will have on the coming season)

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How McKennie, Dest and many more USMNT players can take their game to the next level w/ Adam Belz Aug 06, 2020

Scuffed's Adam Belz discusses what several members of the USMNT need to do to improve their game, make the next step, or take the initial plunge to increase both their individual ability AND overall standing with Gregg Berhalter. We also talk ideal landing spots for exciting prospects, strengths and vulnerabilities of making too big a jump too quickly, and how one position that seems secure in the depth chart is possibly anything but.

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Toronto FC's Justin Morrow discusses Black Players for Change and the latest efforts undertaken by the organization Aug 05, 2020

Toronto FC's Justin Morrow joins the show to discuss the Black Players for Change organization, his overall experience at the MLS is Back tournament, and what happens next for both the league and the BPC.

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Luke Moore on the FA Cup Final, the injury to Christian Pulisic, and the Arsenal players that have best responded to Mikel Arteta Aug 03, 2020

Our old pal Luke Moore returns to the show to discuss the FA Cup Final. Could Lampard have turned things around when Arsenal went ahead, how good has Pulisic been since the restart, and which players in the squad have had the strongest response to Mikel Arteta's managerial takeover (there's also a quick chat about the players that have done the opposite... which is to say we talk about Mesut Ozil). We also look at what Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Everton need to do in the transfer window to be prepared for the next campaign, and there's even some Champions League chat at the very end.

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How Southampton turned their season around, what's gone wrong with David de Gea, and the best monologuers in wrestling w/ Carl Anka Aug 01, 2020

The Athletic's Carl Anka returns to TSS to provide a deep-dive review of Southampton's season: how they went from the relegation zone to comfortably mid-table survival, Ralph Hasenhuttl's unintentional nickname, and where Weston McKennie might (or might not) fit in with the squad. After that, there's plenty of Manchester United conversation, including who they should be pursuing in the transfer window and how to solve a problem like de Gea.

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Allocation Disorder: MLS is Back, but the TV ratings remain the same. What low viewership means for MLS, and how the league can move forward Jul 31, 2020

Your intrepid hosts begin by discussing the latest results in the MLS is Back tournament, as well as the reality of European scouts hungrily waiting to take every fit player away from the Philadelphia Union. But with the knockout rounds in full swing and many young players performing well, why aren't the TV ratings improving? What the low viewership means for MLS in its present incarnation, and what the league can do moving forward to get more eyes on screens.

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MLS is Back tournament updates w/ Joe Lowery: who are the best emerging USMNT prospects, how have LAFC been so good without Carlos Vela, and much much more! Jul 30, 2020

Joe Lowery of MLS Assist returns to the show to preview the tournament quarterfinals by taking a look at each team, what they've done well and where they might be vulnerable. There's also plenty of conversation about the teams that have already been eliminated, emerging USMNT prospects, most tactically adept coaches in the league... and DC United is somewhere in there as well. Sigh.

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New USMNT World Cup qualifying schedule, greatest USMNT center-back pairing, how to name an MLS team, and more Jul 30, 2020

It's a listener question special, where we get into [deep breath ... ] the USMNT's new schedule, whether or not Gio Reyna should start right now, the new Diego Chara, assembling an international team in Europe, fringe USWNT players who impressed at the NWSL Challenge Cup, how to name MLS teams, the best center-back pairing in USMNT history, why Ligue 1 isn't a popular destination for Americans, Ayo Akinola's international future, and how to spend a million dollars on the future of American soccer.

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20 takeaways from the 2019-2020 Premier League season w/ Ryan Bailey Jul 28, 2020

Ryan and Taylor discuss their 20 biggest takeaways from the Premier League season that was, including Frank Lampard getting it mostly right at Chelsea, Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola utilizing stability to get results, Bruno Fernandes being the hero that we all deserve, and Watford's "let's hire a new manager every few weeks" approach not quite working out.

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13 Premier League finale questions answered, plus Houston Dash v Chicago Red Stars NWSL CC final review Jul 27, 2020

Big show! For the first hour or so, we answer multiple quick-fire questions about the final day of the Premier League. What happened to Leicester? What next for Aston Villa? Who benefited most from the break before Project Restart? Did Jose over-celebrate? Why is there such a gap between the top two and everyone else? Can Christian Pulisic improve? You know, those kind of questions.

Then, starting at precisely 1:19:58, we review the NWSL Challenge Cup Final, detailing how Houston Dashed the hopes of the Chicago Red Stars.

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Allocation Disorder: Knockout round predictions, what's wrong with Atlanta United and the LA Galaxy, and what will the MLS schedule look like when the season resumes Jul 24, 2020

3:50 - What's going wrong with Atlanta United and the LA Galaxy, and can their respective current coaches fix the issues?

19:12 - Commiserations to the the New York Red Bulls, who have been eliminated, and credit to Jaap Stam and FC Cincinnati, who have not.

27:00 - Let's talk positives! Columbus are good, and so are Portland

28:48 - Breaking down the bracket with longer looks at San Jose, Seattle, LAFC, and more

50:22 - Mailbag time! Answering your MLS is Back-related questions.

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NWSL Challenge Cup Final preview (and semifinal review) with Lori Lindsey Jul 24, 2020

Lori Lindsey joins the show to discuss the NWSL Challenge Cup Final, including the key players for both Houston and Chicago, as well as the likely approaches both teams will take in the Final. We also review the individual semifinals to figure out what happened (goals were scored!) and what we learned heading into the tournament's final weekend.

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Where is Kai Havertz going, how will City strengthen to keep pace with Liverpool, and much more Premier League transfer speculation w/ Sam Tighe Jul 23, 2020

Taylor talks to Sam Tighe (BR Live) about all things Premier League: why have Southampton been so strong since the start and how will they keep it going, what to expect from Bielsa's Leeds, and which clubs will still be splashing (and on which players) in the coming window. All that and more!

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USMNT updates from Gregg Berhalter, Christian Pulisic's goal and assist vs Liverpool, how West Ham held Man Utd Jul 23, 2020

Gregg Berhalter gave a recent press conference in which he discussed many, many national team topics. We discuss some of the most interesting aspects at the top of today's show.

Read this SOCCER AMERICA email for longer Berhalter quotes

Also read this piece by Paul Tenorio of The Athletic

We also review Liverpool vs Chelsea, with a focus in Christian Pulisic's off-the-bench awesomeness. If you're looking for just the Pulisic part, skip to 43:10

Last but not completely least, we analyze Man Utd's 1-1 draw with West Ham and then Aston Villa's goal against Arsenal

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Meg Linehan on Angel City entering the NWSL, plus which players to watch in the Challenge Cup semis Jul 22, 2020

Meg Linehan returns to the show to discuss Angel City, the newest expansion team in NWSL. How many people are involved, where will the team play, and how quickly will Alex Morgan be on the roster (not as quickly as you might think, if Meg's reasoning is correct).

After that, there's a look back at the Challenge Cup quarterfinals before a look ahead to the semifinals, which are happening this Wednesday. Portland v Houston at 12:30 followed much later by Sky Blue v Red Stars at 10.

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Man Utd v Chelsea FA Cup semifinal review, plus Spirit v Sky Blue and Reign v Red Stars NWSL quarterfinals Jul 20, 2020

Timestamps!

From the start, we talk about Chelsea's win over Man Utd in the FA Cup semifinal. What Lampard did right, Ole got wrong, and why it's not all David De Gea's fault

38:40 — Washington Spirit vs Sky Blue FC

50:45 — OL Reign vs Chicago Red Stars

59:30 — Scouting!

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Arsenal v Manchester City FA Cup deep-dive review, plus NWSL knockout round analysis Jul 19, 2020

0:00 - We review the FA Cup seminal between Arsenal and Manchester City AKA one team getting their tactics exactly right

40:24 - Reviewing Friday's NWSL clashes of North Carolina v Portland and Utah v Houston.

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Allocation Disorder: Which players and teams are impressing at the MLS is Back tournament? Jul 17, 2020

MLS is Back is well and truly underway, so The Athletic's Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio discuss which teams and players have stood out in the first couple of matchdays.

Columbus Crew and Orlando City are definitely mentioned, while Ayo Akinola, Chris Mueller, and Darlington Nagbe get some well-deserved praise.

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USMNT transfer rumor extravaganza Jul 16, 2020

With some sort of transfer window about to happen, we look at the many many USMNT players who might be on the move. It's a long show so here are the timestamps to help you navigate:

We spend the first eight minutes breaking down Pulisic's Giroud assist for Chelsea, and then it's transfer rumors all the way:

8:00 — Sergino Dest

15:40 — Antonee Robinson

25:00 — Paxton Pomykal

30:38 — Reggie Cannon

35:15 — Zack Steffen

38:30 — Weston McKennie

57:40 — Fabian Johnson

1:01:25 — Sebastian Soto

1:06:28 — Matthew Miazga

1:11:15 — Erik Palmer-Brown

1:12:55 — Chris Richards

1:14:25 — Mark McKenzie

1:16:05 — Cameron Carter-Vickers

1:19:45 — Aaron Long

1:24:25 — Alfredo Morales

1:25:00 — Bobby Wood

1:28:08 — DeAndre Yedlin

1:32:40 — Scouting updates! (Including Tyler Boyd and Andrew Carleton)

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NWSL Challenge Cup knockout round preview w/ Kim McCauley Jul 15, 2020

Kim McCauley returns to discuss the final round of games in the Challenge Cup qualifying round before we move on to preview the knockout round match-ups. In case you missed it, here's the schedule for this weekend:

Friday

North Carolina Courage vs. Portland Thorns

Houston Dash vs. Utah Royals

Saturday

Washington Spirit vs. Sky Blue FC

OL Reign vs. Chicago Red Stars

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Do Europe's big soccer leagues need a salary cap? Why do Bundesliga teams sign young Americans? Plus: Man Utd v Southampton review Jul 15, 2020

We open by telling you you're missing out on MLS Assist. Good news is you can listen here, for free.

Then, timestamps:

1:00 — We give you the CBS All-Access update, featuring NWSL, Star Trek: Picard, and the UEFA Champions League. We also get into Peacock, which is where you'll find all of Wednesday's Premier League games.

9:40 — Man Utd vs Southampton

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31:08 — Why is the Bundesliga so interested in young Americans?

38:15 — Would the big football leagues in Europe be better with a salary cap and revenue sharing?

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51:45 — How many orphan kittens would Gyasi Zardes have to save from a burning building to make USMNT fans like him?

1:00:55 — Why is there more stoppage at the end of the game than at half time?

1:01:57 — How will UEFA handle FFP with coronavirus crisis impacting revenues

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1:06:32 — Son Heung-Min would improve quite a few top, Champions league-qualifying soccer teams. Why don’t teams in for him?

1:14:40 — What's happening with Zack Steffen these days?

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Weekend Review: City's Champions League ban overturned, Jose gets it just about right in the North London Derby, and much much more! Jul 13, 2020

0:00 - CAS overturns Manchester City's Champions League ban. We try to figure out what happened and what comes next.

11:42 - North London Derby, or how Jose Mourinho got it right and Arsenal's defense once again did not.

23:39 - Wolves v Everton: Diogo Jota can strike a ball.

28:31 - Sheffield United v Chelsea: why the inconsistency with the Blues?

33:04 - Bournemouth v Leicester: one of these teams really struggled to find form, and it wasn't the one fighting relegation.

39:02 - Valladolid v Barcelona: how good would Barcelona be without Messi and her Stegen?

45:06 - Real Madrid v Alaves: Mask-gate is the hottest new Gareth Bale controversy.

49:28 - Juventus v Atalanta, plus a little Champions League chat

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Allocation Disorder: Nashville drops out, player protests, and Thierry Henry getting frustrated. MLS is Back! Jul 10, 2020

Paul and Sam catch up on some news, including Nashville dropping out of the tournament and the subsequent group realignments that have been necessary, as well as the multiple player protests that have taken place thus far.

They then move on to actual soccer being played, including Thierry Henry's frustration with his players, the intensity of the Orlando v Miami game, the overall quality of play (or occasional lack thereof), and much more!

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What's going on at Wigan, the worst team that could accommodate both Messi and Ronaldo, and more listener questions Jul 09, 2020

2:50 - What is going on at Wigan and are we buying into the conspiracies

13:04 - What does it mean when someone says a player is playing with his back to goal?

19:48 - Why don't leagues retroactively change results of a game when they admit that there was a mistake?

24:06 - Was Emile Heskey good?

33:35 - Assuming there are no chemistry issues, what is the worst team Messi and Ronaldo could team up and win the UCL with?

42:28 - What club soccer team would win a special tournament where all offensive players switch to defense, and defense to offense, but midfielders and goalies stay the same?

53:11 - Tottenham really seemed to be on the up, challenging in both England and abroad. What is the key reason they didn’t turn out like Liverpool?

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Christian Pulisic analysis and appreciation special, plus: What happened to Stoke City? Jul 09, 2020

First, if you're interested in MLS, then please subscribe to our superb spinoff show MLS Assist. You won't be disappointed.

Here are your timestamps for today's show:

2:50 — Has Christian Pulisic been Chelsea’s best player since the restart?

9:15 — What exactly is Pulisic doing that's so effective?

23:45 — What exactly is involved in "arriving late?"

31:10 — Didn't Pulisic used to play right wing?

33:40 — What happened to Werder Bremen? How did they almost get relegated?

44:35 — What happened to Stoke City?

56:15 — Should Gio Reyna play as a striker for the USMNT?

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MLS is Back preview with Joe Lowery Jul 07, 2020

MLS Assist is now a separate show, please go and subscribe to it wherever you get your podcasts. MLS Assist will be publishing daily episodes throughout the MLS is Back tournament, so you can stay on top of the action

In this episode of TSS, Daryl talks to MLS Assist co-host Joe Lowery about what he and Jordan Angeli have planned, which teams are best equipped to handle the crazy kickoff times and Florida weather, and which players are worth keeping an eye on in Orlando.

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Allocation Disorder Emergency Pod: FC Dallas withdraws from the MLS is Back tournament Jul 07, 2020

Paul and Sam are on the phone for their first ever emergency pod. Sound the alarm!!! FC Dallas have withdrawn from the MLS is Back tournament. What happened, where do we go from here, and how many more positive tests have there been?

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Weekend Review w/ Ryan Bailey: most exciting English players, Lewandowski for the Ballon d'Or, and Barcelona's new look Jul 06, 2020

0:00 - An unplanned conversation about witnessing lobbed goals in person

3:30 - Manchester United continue their winning ways and we ponder which teams in the world could stand to do without the services of Bruno.

13:08 - The most exciting young English players that have Ryan feeling happy fizzles

15:16 - New sponsor alert! Today's episode is brought to you by Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com and you can get $40 off your first Artifact with the code “TSS”

16:51 - A quick round-up of some of the biggest results in the Premier League this weekend, plus where does Bukaya Sako fit for Gareth Southgate?

22:28 - DFB Pokal Final: Bayern Munich win, Kai Havertz looks lonely, and should Robert Lewandowski be a Ballon d'Or candidate?

31:09 - Athletic Bilbao v Real Madrid: Sergio Ramos scores as Madrid grind closer to the title

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43:12 - Villarreal v Barcelona: a new formation should have Barca fans feelings better

53:08 - Serie A round-up, featuring Milan getting back to winning ways as we wonder what it would take to get the masses enthusiastic about Serie A again

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NWSL Challenge Cup updates and analysis w/ Kim McCauley Jul 06, 2020

Taylor talks to Kim McCauley about all-things NWSL Challenge Cup. How have the Houston Dash turned things around so emphatically, which two teams (if combined) could compete with the North Carolina Courage, Julie Ertz's best (and natural) position, and much much more! Near the end of the show, we also get into the positive and negatives of CBS's coverage.

You can find more from Kim here.

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Jeremy Ebobisse discusses the formation of the Black Players Coalition of MLS, as well as life in the Orlando Bubble Jul 05, 2020

Taylor talks with Jeremy Ebobisse of the Portland Timbers and the USMNT about a wide range of issues, including why the BPC initially formed, what their short, medium and long term goals are, and why feel good moments can't be prioritized above long term battles. Plus, why it's okay to keep binge-eating Ben and Jerry's and why MLS probably won't stop you from doing so.

And here's a link to the piece Jeremy wrote which was mentioned several times in the interview.

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Manchester City v Liverpool abbreviated review, plus the Scottie Pippen of soccer, American Golden Generations, and more listener questions Jul 03, 2020

Up front, it's Manchester City v Liverpool: Guards of Honor, Phil Foden is the new David Silva, and Pep changes things up (maybe with an eye towards next season?)

After that, we've got listener questions, including who is the Scottie Pippen of soccer, when can we talk about the USMNT having a Golden Generation, 5-aside tactics, and much much more! And! If that's not enough, we close out with some Scouting Network updates.

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Allocation Disorder: "This thing is happening" MLS is Back remains on schedule, despite COVID concerns Jul 03, 2020

Paul and Sam discuss the latest news regarding the MLS is Back Tournament, including the situation with FC Dallas, the increasing number of positive tests, and the challenges of getting all the teams to Orlando as safely as possible.

Around 25:44, the guys move on to a discussion/explanation of why exactly the tournament is happening, as well as the decision making process that has led to the league reopening.

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A good, long look at Man Utd's attack, Chelsea's defense, Arsenal's patterns, Everton's solidity, plus: McKennie on the move and more Jul 02, 2020

We ask ourselves four Premier League questions, then answer four questions from listeners:

Man Utd’s 3-0 win over Brighton means they’re now 15 games unbeaten. How seriously should we take them? Are they 2020-21 title challengers? If not, why not?

Christian Pulisic was great again, but why did Chelsea concede three goals and lose to West Ham?

Arsenal now won three in a row (Southampton, Sheff Utd (FA Cup) and Norwich). What are they doing right? Any commonalities among goals scored?

Are Everton good now?

LISTENER QUESTIONS:

Did NWSL made a mistake by signing a TV rights agreement that places their games behind a paywall?

Should Weston McKennie stay at Schalke next year? If he moves, which EPL club would be an ideal destination?

Which teams are being promoted from the Championship? What does the race for those spots look like? Also, of the teams that are coming up which ones are most likely to do well?

Who has the authority to make the five substitutions rule permanent?

Take a look at this highlights reel of Brentford FC's Said Benrahma in action

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