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Final Listener Question show of 2021! Why does the January transfer window exist, the best kit manufacturers, greatest players never to play for a heavyweight club, and much more! Dec 29, 2021

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Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to answer your listener questions, including...

1) Why is there a January transfer window?

2) Should MLS increase the number of international roster spots to improve overall league quality?

3) Is Toni Kroos one of the greatest midfielders of all-time?

4) Is David Moyes actually a quality manager?

5) Have there ever been truly all time great players who never played for a genuine heavyweight in their league?

6) Who are our favorite kit manufacturers, and why?

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Boxing Day Review: goals goals goals in Man City v Leicester, which North London club is more likely to finish top four, and what is happening at Norwich? Dec 27, 2021

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On today's episode, Graham, Ryan, and Taylor take a look at all the Boxing Day action in England (and a little in Scotland). We spend a good amount of time discussing Man City's 6-3 win over Leicester and Chelsea's Lukaku-inspired victory over Villa, but also get into Arsenal's comprehensive destruction of Norwich (pour some out for Todd Cantwell), a resurgent Tottenham team dispatching a Covid-ravaged Crystal Palace, and ponder which potential Chelsea cast off could do the best at West Ham.

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TSS Holiday Gift Giving Special! Reyna Clones, Bielsa Beer, Deila's Underpants & More! Dec 23, 2021

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We’re smack dab in the middle of the holiday season, which means it’s time to give some gifts to people in the soccer world! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe gathered their microphones around the fire and discussed gift ideas, including “How to Manage Your Finances, For Dummies” (looking at you Barcelona), a Gio Reyna clone, new underwear for Ronny Deila, and so many others.

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Americans in Action, plus a USMNT year end review, analysis of the New England Revolution’s trade for Sebastian Lletget, Charlotte FC’s expansion draft, and more Dec 21, 2021

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On this episode, Taylor and Joe cover a handful of topics from around the American soccer landscape! In the first segment, we dive into Charlotte FC’s expansion draft, the Revs' move to acquire Sebastian Lletget from the LA Galaxy, and we put together a year end review for the USMNT. Then, in the second and third segments, we chat about a bunch of Americans in Europe, including Christian Pulisic’s outing as a striker, Tanner Tessmann’s latest performance for Venezia, transfer rumblings surrounding Tim Weah, and much more.

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Weekend Review: Victory for the USMNT & the Conte-fication of Tottenham! Plus VAR drama, the importance of proper footwear when managing, and much much more! Dec 20, 2021

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There may have been a truncated Premier League schedule, but the weekend gave us plenty of talking points! Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham discuss the manic energy of Liverpool's trip to Tottenham, the positives of the USMNT's friendly victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, why managers apparently aren't supposed to be fashionable, and much more!

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Allocation Disorder: LAFC make progress in their coaching search, analyzing Charlotte’s roster build, Sebastian Lletget to the Revs, and much more Dec 17, 2021

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On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Sam and Felipe dive into a whole host of MLS topics. In the first segment, they take a look back at MLS Cup and discuss what comes next for NYCFC and the Portland Timers. In the second segment, Sam and Felipe update listeners on LAFC’s coaching search, analyze Charlotte FC’s roster build (so far), and discuss some trades that have been happening around the league. Finally, on the third segment, they answer your questions!

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Is Sergio Agüero one of the best strikers of all time, which players have improved most this season, how common is match fixing, and more listener questions Dec 16, 2021

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It’s listener question time! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe gather around their respective microphones to answer your lovely inquires. You can find the full list of questions that we discussed down below:

1) Why has José Mourinho lost the ability to be a top manager?

2) Is there a big global player shortage at any one position?

3) How prevalent is match fixing in soccer?

4) Where does Sergio Agüero rank in the list of the best strikers of all time?

5) With Ralf Ragnick at Manchester United, would Jesse Marsch be the most ideal next hire for them?

6) Who is this season’s most improved player?

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Americans in Action, plus picking a starting eleven for the USMNT’s upcoming friendly, MLS offseason updates, expansion draft, and more Dec 14, 2021

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Taylor and Joe are here to update you on some of the goings-on in American soccer! In the first segment, we talk about our expectations (or lack thereof) for the USMNT's friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday (8:15 PM ET, FS1, UniMás and TUDN) and run through a potential lineup for that game. In segment two, we shift our attention to the MLS offseason, discussing coaching changes, trades, and the expansion draft. Finally, in the third segment it's on to American in Action - and Americans in Inaction - where we talk about Chris Richards' game-winner, Taylor's thoughts on Luca de la Torre, issues with John Brooks and Sergiño Dest, and much more.

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Weekend Review! Chaos in the Champions League draw, Vinicius Jr. and Real top Atleti in the Madrid Derby, Chelsea’s penalties get them past Leeds, and much more Dec 13, 2021

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It was, as ever, a packed soccer weekend! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe convene to recap much of the weekend’s action. Between the Madrid Derby, penalties in the Premier League, Domenico Tedesco’s Leipzig debut, and the botched Champions League draw, there was plenty to talk about.

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2021 MLS Cup deep-dive review: Portland and NYCFC kept it dramatic all the way through! Dec 12, 2021

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On this episode, we go deeeep on the 2021 MLS Cup, and discuss the big questions like what does a stadium do when a college basketball game goes long, is Ronny Deila stripping as majestic as it sounds, and why remembering to cast your MVP ballot can be a challenge. We also get into stuff that actually happened in the game, including the Golden Boot Winner was wide open for his goal and how NYCFC were able to blast their way through a penalty shootout and to the title!

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