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USMNT vs. Germany deep-dive review! Oct 15, 2023

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The USMNT's biggest test to date in this new World Cup cycle took place on the East Coast on Saturday afternoon...a clash with Germany. How did the U.S. fare against their European foes? Taylor and Joe dive in. We chat about the USMNT's lineup and tactical approach, some key moments, and our major takeaways before looking quickly at the upcoming meeting with Ghana.

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The Big Thing: Is Napoli heading in the right direction? Oct 13, 2023

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On this week's Big Thing, the TSS crew turn their attention to Naples where, Rudi Garcia is, at the time of recording, still Napoli coach. But that may change very soon. How are Gli Azzurri following up on their title-winning campaign, and what does the future hold for them?

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Listener Questions! Is Erling Haaland…different this year? Plus, Pulisic’s start to life with Milan, punditry cliches, and more Oct 12, 2023

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It’s listener questions time! You can find the list of questions that our foursome tackles down below:

1) Has Erling Haaland looked a bit checked out for Manchester City this season?

2) Why do we think Christian Pulisic has been able to slot into Milan’s lineup and be so good this year?

3) How does the playing style of the dominant team or teams in a league influence the sides below them?

4) Is the EFL Championship getting…worse?

5) What are realistic roster rules changes we could see the MLS making this winter?

6) What are our most and least favorite punditry cliches?

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Netflix's Beckham documentary: funniest moments, talking points and best bits Oct 11, 2023

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We watched the "Beckham" four-part miniseries on Netflix so you don't have to! But... you probably should, because it's both entertaining and informative. We get into his breakthrough, red cards at the World Cup, his boot-to-the-face-related departure from Manchester United, his eventual arrival in LA, and much more! Plus, we discuss the documentary itself, the purpose behind it, and the connections to Succession, amongst many other things.

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Previewing the USMNT’s games vs. Germany & Ghana! Plus, our starting XIs, Olympic chat, and more Oct 10, 2023

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Taylor and Joe go deep on the USMNT ahead of their clashes with Germany and Ghana. What should the U.S. expect from these two opponents? And who should Gregg Berhalter use in his starting lineup? Plus, we answer some of your questions and chat about the U.S. U-23 camp.

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Weekend Review: Arsenal and Arteta finally get a win over Man City, Americans in Action in multiple leagues, and Wayne Rooney departures for theoretically greener pastures Oct 09, 2023

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On today's episode, Graham and Taylor are without Joe and Ryan, but they still manage to discuss roughly 140 games from this past weekend. Or 11. Whichever.

Arteta and Arsenal get a win against Pep and Man City, even without an injured Saka. Plus, Brighton and Liverpool press their way to a draw, Scott McTominay is the new Marouane Fellaini, Mohammad Kudus still exists for West Ham, and much much more Premier League chat. Then it's on to Spain, Germany, Italy, and MLS, with briefs stops to praise Scally and Pulisic, analyze the goalkeeping debut of Olivier Giroud, and ponder life continuing under Simeone at Atletico until the sun eventually burns out.

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The Big Thing: The 2030 World Cup and its SIX host nations Oct 06, 2023

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It's official: The World Cup 2030 to be hosted in Spain, Portugal, Morocco … and also Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay! Ryan, Joe, Taylor and Joe dive into FIFA's unexpected announcement, looking at how it will work, why it is happening, and the repercussions for 2034 and beyond...

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Champions League Review! Newcastle trounce PSG, Jude can’t stop, and much more Oct 05, 2023

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The Champiooooooons! Our foursome gathers to chat about Matchday 2 of the Champions League group stage. We discuss Newcastle’s big win over PSG, Galatasaray causing problems for Manchester United, Real Madrid’s star power, fun in Berlin, and so much more.

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Listener Questions! Would Gregg Berhalter succeed at Ajax? Plus, Chelsea’s strong women’s team, MLS kickoff times, and much more Oct 04, 2023

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It's time for Listener Questions! Our foursome discuss...

1) What strategies do teams use to neutralize opposing playmakers?

2) What are the reasons behind why players fail medicals?

3) With the season almost over, what is our assessment of MLS/Apple’s decision play so many games at the same time?

4) How is Chelsea's women's team run so well, yet their men's team isn't?

5) If Ajax decides to have a foreign manager who still plays the "Ajax" way, would Gregg Berhalter succeed there?

6) Who wins a USMNT/USWNT season of Survivor?

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Americans in Action: are expanded playoffs bad for MLS? Plus, updates from abroad featuring Balogun, Koleosho, and more! Oct 03, 2023

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Joe and Taylor discuss the pros and cons of the expanded MLS playoff format, with particular emphasis on the cons (spoiler alert). They also get into why changes were made, and what adjustments could be useful going forward.

There are also updates on some Americans Abroad, including Tyler Adams' injury, Balogun scoring goals, Koleosho impressing, and McKennie starting... at Weah's expense.

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