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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!