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What happened with Mascherano at Inter Miami? And are the Quakes for real? | MLS Update

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:06:01 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to dive into MLS! The trio examines the weekend’s biggest games, explores Inter Miami and Javier Mascherano parting ways, and so much more.

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Are Man City now Premier League title favorites? | Weekend Review

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:59:25 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to preview a HUGE weekend of soccer, which saw the Premier League title race tighten up with Manchester City's victory over Arsenal. Liverpool, meanwhile, claimed a win in the Merseyside Derby, while Tottenham saw a win snatched away in agonizing fashion. And Bayern Munich surprised us all by winning the Bundesliga!

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Brenden Aaronson's World Cup prospects, lengthy loanees, how refs prep for matches, and more | Listener Questions

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

We're here on this lovely Saturday to answer your listener questions, including what Brenden Aaronson's usage rate might be this summer, the players who spent the greatest percentage of their career on loan, how refs prep for matches, how those same officials get paid and by whom, the biggest letdown of a season, and more!

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Previewing Man City's huge Premier League clash with Arsenal | The Week Ender

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to preview a HUGE weekend of soccer, which will see Manchester City's highly consequential bout with Arsenal, the Copa del Rey final, a Merseyside derby, and much more!

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Was Bayern Munich's clash with Real Madrid the game of the season? Plus, an entertaining Atletico, a defensive Arsenal, and much more! | Champions League Review

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:59:41 GMT

We're breaking down some the most entertaining, back-and-forth Champions League fixtures in recent memory... and then also the Arsenal-Sporting match as well. Spoiler - We spent almost half the episode on Bayern Munich-Real Madrid, but when there are constant goals, incredible howlers, red cards, and drama from start to finish... how could we not?!

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U.S. Soccer’s sporting director leaves for Saudi with the World Cup just two months away! | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:58:12 GMT

Graham is back! The foursome combines to chat about the latest surrounding the USMNT. We discuss standout player performances, Matt Crocker’s unexpected exit, and a combined World Cup Group D XI! All that — and more — on the show.

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Is CF Montreal MLS’s most embarrassing club? Plus: other coaches on the hot seat! | MLS Update

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:59:04 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe combine to look back at the latest action from around MLS. Plus, we chat about CF Montreal’s decision to fire yet another coach — and ponder which other managers are on the hot seat. All that (and so much more!) on the show.

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Man City are on Arsenal's heels in the Premier League title race! | Weekend Review

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:23:53 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look back upon a weekend in which the Premier League title race was blown wide open! And Tottenham ended the round in the relegation zone! We also saw big wins for Bayern Munich, Inter and Barcelona to boost their respective title campaigns, and much more!

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Is the USMNT better without Pulisic? | Listener Questions

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to answer your questions! We're asking if the National Team is more cohesive without Christian Pulisic, whether MLS will embrace more same-city teams, if goalkeepers should be able to handle the ball in both boxes, and much more!

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A pivotal weekend in the Premier League, a trip to the lake in Italy, the US women's triple header, and much more! | The Weekender

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Ryan, Joe and Taylor preview the coming weekend, find out what games listeners are most excited to watch (a lot of 2nd division German soccer for... reasons?), and do a little quizzing!

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Stylish wins for Bayern and PSG as Atletico Madrid shock Barca! | Champions League Review

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:48:47 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to review the first legs of the Champions League quarterfinals, which saw Bayern edge a thriller with Real Madrid, PSG look imperious against Liverpool, Atletico Madrid pull off a stunner against Barcelona, and Arsenal edge Sporting!

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Agyemang's injury, March camp takeaways, Balogun scores a worldy, and more! | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:11:46 GMT

Ryan is joined by Joe and Taylor to discuss Patrick Agyemang's crushing injury, the top American performers from the past weekend, key takeaways from the recent round of friendlies, and much much more!

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Teams we're buying, selling! Plus, Phil Neville's job security & Julian Hall shines | MLS Update

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:50:27 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to dive into the latest from around MLS! We discuss chaos in Toronto, RBNY's youth-driven victory, LAFC's touchdown, Austin spoiling Miami's party, teams we're doubting, teams we're trusting, and more!

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Lamine Yamal dominates Atleti & Man City dispatch Liverpool | Weekend Review

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:39:03 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to dive into the weekend that was! From goals galore in the FA Cup to a crucial weekend in the La Liga title race to red card drama to Inter Milan showing out in Italy, there was plenty to sink our teeth into.

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Best leagues of their day, Mohamed Salah's next destination, and more! | Listener Questions

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The full foursome is together and ready to do some question answerin! We're discussing leagues that were the "pinnacle of soccer" at one point, deciding the unlikeliest of timelines, plotting Mo Salah's career trajectory, determining why Paris is such a hotbed of youth development, and much much more!

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Eddie Pope's USMNT thoughts & Atletico Madrid's huge clash with Barcelona! | The Week Ender

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to preview the biggest matches of the weekend, and we hear about the games you're most excited to see. Plus, in lieu of a quiz, we have a chat with Eddie Pope!

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USMNT stock up, stock down & players to watch before Poch unveils his World Cup roster

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:44:39 GMT

Ryan, Graham, and Joe are here to tie a nice little bow on the USMNT’s most recent international window. Which players rose in our (and, perhaps, Mauricio Pochettino’s) estimations? Which players did the opposite? And who are we watching most closely ahead of next month’s World Cup roster reveal? All that — and more — on the show.

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USMNT vs. Portugal review: Pochettino's Pulisic tactic, standouts, strugglers & more

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:33:30 GMT

The USMNT’s final game before Mauricio Pochettino reveals his World Cup squad is in the books! Ryan, Graham, and Joe dive into the U.S.’s clash with Portugal from Tuesday night. What went wrong for the United States? And what went right? We break it all down.

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Transfer window deadline special! Best window, best move & more | MLS Update

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:40:12 GMT

With MLS's winter transfer window now officially shut, Joe and Jeff look back at the most interesting moves from around the league. Which teams got better? Which teams confused us? And which deals stood out above the rest? All that -- and so, so much more -- on the show.

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USMNT expectations for Portugal game, Tottenham's next coach & more! | The Bulletin

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:53:49 GMT

The gang is to discuss some of the biggest stories in the beautiful game right now, including Tottenham's managerial situation, the huge World Cup Qualifiers this week, and much more!

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USMNT vs. Belgium: relatively-soon-after-fulltime review!

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:04:23 GMT

Ryan is joined by Joe and Taylor to break down the USMNT's friendly performance against Belgium, such as it was. What were Pochettino's tactical wrinkles, who stood out (positively or negatively), and what does success look like in the final friendly of this window.

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USMNT, Mexico & England previews, plus a huge game in Denver! | The Week Ender

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

We're doing a live watch-a-long on YouTube for the USMNT's game vs. Belgium on Saturday! Come hang out with us at 3:15pm ET. Here's the link!

The gang is here to preview some of the biggest games of the weekend, and we turn to our Discord for the games you're looking forward to. Plus, our Friday quiz!

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How much will Pochettino rotate his USMNT squad at the World Cup? | Listener Questions

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:50:49 GMT

We're doing a live watch-a-long on YouTube for the USMNT's game vs. Belgium on Saturday! Come hang out with us at 3:15pm ET. Here's the link!

The gang is here to answer your questions! We chat about the USMNT’s depth ahead of the World Cup, how a Yugoslavia team would fair this summer, which stadium has the best World Cup group stage games, how a USL all-star team would do in MLS, and much more.

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Key USMNT areas to be excited (or nervous) about ahead of their upcoming matches against Belgium and Portugal | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:40:10 GMT

We're doing a live watch-along on our YouTube channel for the USA v Belgium match this Saturday. Join us!

Until then, on this episode, we're previewing the USMNT's friendly opponents (Belgium and Portugal), discussing our personal "most notable areas of interest" ahead of the 2026 World Cup, and giving our respective starting elevens for Saturday's contest.

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Which teams are we worried about? And can anyone stop Nashville SC? | MLS Update

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:04:30 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to dive into the latest from around MLS! We discuss a high-quality game between San Diego and Salt Lake, examine progress being made in San Jose, worry about the Ohio clubs, run through Miami’s latest drama, and briefly discuss a team that desperately needs their new Frenchman to show up. All that — and so much more — on the show.

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Man City's latest trophy, more trouble for Spurs & a great Madrid derby! | Weekend Review

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:42:49 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look back on an action-packed weekend, which saw Man City lift silverware at Wembley, Tottenham faltering once again, a frenetic Madrid derby, and much more!

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Has a relegated side ever played in the Champions League? | Listener Questions

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to tackle your questions! On this episode, we're looking at notable instances of goalkeepers being hooked from the field without an injury, we're seeing if there are Champions League teams that haven't been in the top flight of their respective domestic division, and much more!

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The League Cup Final, the Are They Actually Bad Derby in MLS, and a battle in Madrid | The Week Ender

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to preview another big weekend in soccer, which sees the possible start of a quadruple for Arsenal, a clash of upstarts in MLS, and some quizzing with an emphasis on the MLS Pool.

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Brilliant Barca, resurgent Liverpool, hopeful Spurs! | Champions League Review

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:47:17 GMT

The chaaaaaaaampiooooooons! Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to look back at the latest Champions League action. We dissect the second legs of the Round of 16, talking through Bodo's collapse against Sporting, big wins for FC Barcelona and Liverpool, Real Madrid and PSG clinching, and so much more.

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Gio Reyna is back, Noahkai Banks…is not! Analyzing Poch’s latest roster | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:41:26 GMT

The gang is here to dive into Mauricio Pochettino’s latest roster for the U.S. men’s national team. What do we make of the squad? Who’s missing? And which players are worth watching especially closely? All that — and more! — on the show.

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What went wrong for Oscar Pareja in Orlando? Josh Sargent’s debut! | MLS Update

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:14:31 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are back to look around Major League Soccer! Which games caught our eyes this past weekend? What went wrong for Oscar Pareja in Orlando? And what did we make of a couple of star debutants? All that — and so, so, so much more — on the show.

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Is Arne Slot under pressure at Liverpool? | Weekend Review

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:03:30 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look back upon an eventful weekend, in which Liverpool were held by a resurgent Tottenham, Arsenal made further strides towards the title, Bayern Munich had some unexpected chaos, the NWSL kicked off, and much more!

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Would a team of just Beasleys and McKennies win Serie A? Yes or Emphatically Yes? | Listener Questions

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

In an episode that threatens to rip apart the fabric of the TSS Continuum, Taylor answers with his heart while Graham and Joe hate American soccer. But we also answer questions like what will happen if Iran drops out of the 2026 World Cup, who are the favorites to host the 2038 tournament, preferred relegation candidates, Thomas Muller as a manager, and much much more! And really, I can't stress this enough, it's rare to hear Graham and Joe be flat-out wrong about a question, so the episode is worth it for that ignominious honor alone!

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Tottenham's latest battle, protests in Rome and the return of NWSL! | The Week Ender

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to preview another big weekend in soccer, which sees Tottenham travel to Anfield with the mission of trying to avoid the relegation zone, big planned protests at Lazio's home match with Milan, and much more!

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Is Fede Valverde the most under-rated player in the world? | Champions League Review

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:05:59 GMT

Ryan, Graham, and Joe dive into each and every game from the Champions League’s Round of 16 fixtures! How did Real Madrid dismantle Manchester City? What on earth is happening with Spurs? Can Bodø/Glimt continue their amazing run? All that — and so, so, so much more — on the show.

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Americans on shaky ground: the USMNT players we're worried about | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:00:55 GMT

With Ryan in New York watching 5 live sports happen simultaneously, it's left to Joe, Graham and Taylor to discuss which Americans had the best performance this past weekend, before turning our collective attention towards the players in the most precarious positions ahead of the World Cup: Pulisic, Dest, Jedi, Tillman, and more!

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Timo Werner shines for the Quakes! Worry for FC Cincinnati? | MLS Update

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:04:02 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe combine to talk through the latest action from across MLS! We chat about Vancouver’s skill, Portland’s issues, Orlando’s collapse, LAFC’s rising star, Toronto’s foundation, Cincinnati’s problems, San Diego’s goalkeeper, and so, so, so much more.

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Milan win the derby, Chelsea & Arsenal survive in the FA Cup | Weekend Review

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:17:08 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look back upon a weekend in which Milan were triumphant in the Derby della Madonnina, America's Team™ nearly pulled off an incredible FA Cup win, and much more!

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Best World Cup kits, why is everyone suddenly angry about corners, where have all the 2-striker systems gone, and more! | Listener Questions

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This week we're tackling a wide range of listener questions starting with the systems of compensation and player protections as you do down the soccer pyramid and end with... cool jerseys! In-between, there's also set piece controversy controversy, remembering Rocco Commisso, and the rareness of two-striker systems in the modern game. Plus, the expended number of non-sensical tangents!

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Will the Serie A title race be decided this weekend? | The Week Ender

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look ahead to the biggest games of the weekend, including the Milan derby, Chelsea's visit to AMERICA'S TEAM, and much more! Plus, we have your game picks, TSS Scouting Reports, and a quiz!

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What's the state of the World Cup, 100(ish) days out? | The Big Thing

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:17:01 GMT

The gang is here to dive into the biggest questions swirling around this summer's World Cup. From the final stage of qualifying to geopolitics to tickets, we cover tons of ground.

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Could the USMNT lose Noahkai Banks to Germany? | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:44:22 GMT

On today's episode, we discuss the best performing Americans from the weekend, break down McKennie's new Juventus deal, ponder what comes next for Noahkai Banks, and get (maybe way too) excited about youngsters in MLS!

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San Diego FC dazzle, Inter Miami click & so much more | MLS Update

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:52:36 GMT

Our Tuesday trio of Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to dive into the latest from around MLS. We discuss our favorite games from the weekend and the teams that are already rising and falling in our estimations based on the first two weeks of the season. All that -- and so much more! -- on the show.

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Arsenal and Bayern keep their title campaigns on track | Weekend Review

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:40:03 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to review a weekend in which Arsenal edged Chelsea to stay on top of the pile, Bayern Munich got the better of Der Klassiker, Roma and Juve had an epic score-draw, and much more!

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Best groups at the 2026 World Cup, Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or credentials, how fan-owned clubs work, and more! | Listener Questions

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode, we’re answering your listener questions, including which World Cup groups might be the most fun for neutrals, whether a player has ever made World Cup squads for two different countries, if this could finally be Harry Kane’s year to win the Ballon d'Or (and why no Bundesliga player has won it in decades), how fan-owned soccer clubs actually work behind the scenes, and which player is the game’s biggest “aura farmer” right now.

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Can Chelsea derail Arsenal's title chase? | The Week Ender

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here in all its glory to look ahead to some of the biggest games of this weekend! Plus, we're running through some of your Scouting Reports, and we finish up with our traditional Friday quiz!

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Bodo/Glimt pull off the biggest UCL upset ever? | Champions League Review

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:44:51 GMT

The whole gang is here to look back at the absolute insanity that was this week's Champions League action! We discuss Bodo/Glimt's historic upset over Inter Milan, Galatasaray's bonkers win over Juventus, Real Madrid's confusing victory over Benfica, and everything else!

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Is the USMNT better now than at the 2022 World Cup? | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:47:26 GMT

Fueled by a very interesting listener question, we take a deeper look at the USMNT squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Looking back to the 2022 World Cup, which players have improved, which ones have declined, and how has the pool changed over time? What are the squad's areas of particular strength and where are we most concerned? How does the influx of new players outweigh any declines from 2022 players? All that and much more!

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Antoine Griezmann to Orlando City?! Plus, opening weekend overreactions | MLS Update

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:54:17 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to look back at the opening weekend of the 2026 MLS season. What stood out? What early trends are real? And which ones will fade? That -- plus discussion of Orlando City's pursuit of a certain Atletico Madrid superstar -- on the show.

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Arsenal dominate the North London Derby | Weekend Review

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:32:53 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look back on a weekend that saw Arsenal put their title aspirations back on track with a resounding win over their North London neighbours, while the balance of power switched hands in Spain, and there were a few surprises in Italy!

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Relegation release clauses, best second divisions, players sabotaging their managers, and more! | Listener Questions

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Your favorite foursome is together again on a Saturday morning, with cartoons and sugar cereal off to the side, ready to answer your listener questions!

What happens to player contracts when a team is relegated from the EPL?
Which team has had the best collection of goalkeepers in the Premier League era?
What are the Top 5 Best 2nd divisions in world soccer?
Has there ever been an instance of players collectively rebelling or sabotaging performances in an effort to get a manager fired?
What professional soccer players could compete in a Winter Olympic sport?

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MLS 2026 Season Preview! Part 5: San Diego FC, San Jose Earthquakes, Seattle Sounders, Sporting Kansas City, St. Louis City & Vancouver Whitecaps

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT

It's the fifth and final part of TSS' 2026 MLS season Preview Week! On this episode, we're looking at San Diego FC, San Jose Earthquakes, Seattle Sounders, Sporting Kansas City, St. Louis City, and the Vancouver Whitecaps. As always, we cover what last season looked like, the changes to their respective rosters, managers and tactics, key players, and lay down some Very Specific Predictions.

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MLS 2026 Season Preview! Part 4: Houston Dynamo, LA Galaxy, LAFC, Minnesota United, Portland Timbers, Real Salt Lake

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:03:19 GMT

We’re back with another preview of the 2026 MLS season, diving into the next set of Western Conference teams: Houston Dynamo, LA Galaxy, LAFC, Minnesota United, Portland Timbers, and Real Salt Lake. We cover what last season looked like, the changes to their respective rosters, managers and tactics, key players, and even toss out some Very Specific Predictions.

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MLS 2026 Season Preview! Part 3: Orlando City, Philadelphia Union, Toronto FC, Austin FC, Colorado Rapids & FC Dallas

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:02:25 GMT

The third instalment of our MLS 2026 season previews sees us go in depth on Orlando City, Philadelphia Union, and Toronto FC, before crossing over to the west to look at Austin FC, Colorado Rapids and FC Dallas!

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MLS 2026 Season Preview! Part 2: DC United, Inter Miami, Nashville SC, New England Revolution, NYCFC, Red Bulls

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:22:21 GMT

We’re back with another preview of the 2026 MLS season, diving into the next set of Eastern Conference teams: DC United, Inter Miami, Nashville SC, New England Revolution, NYCFC, and the New York Red Bulls (Red Bull New York?!). We cover what last season looked like, the changes to their respective rosters, managers and tactics, key players, and even toss out some Very Specific Predictions.

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MLS 2026 Season Preview! Part 1: Atlanta United, CF Montreal, Charlotte FC, Chicago Fire, FC Cincinnati, Columbus Crew

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:00:22 GMT

We kick off our 5-part preview of the 2026 MLS season by taking a look at the first 6 teams (alphbaetically) in the East: Atlanta United, CF Montreal, Charlotte FC, Chicago Fire, FC Cincinnati, and the Columbus Crew. We cover what last season looked like, the changes to their respective rosters, managers and tactics, key players, and even toss out some Very Specific Predictions.

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What's gone wrong for Mohamed Salah at Liverpool this season, building a Super League to challenge the Premier League, and. more! | Listener Questions

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The gang spends some time answering your listener questions, including what's gone wrong for Mohamed Salah at Liverpool, what's gone right for Antoine Semenyo at City, the importance of ACLs in soccer, building a Super League to rival the Premier League, best bits we've learned over the years, and more!

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Previewing the Derby D'Italia, the FA Cup, and more! | The Week Ender

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to preview an action-packed weekend which includes a huge match in Italy, plenty of hijinks in the FA Cup Fourth Round, and much more!

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Why did Frank fail at Spurs & could Poch fix them? | The Big Thing

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:42:00 GMT

The gang is here to talk about what went wrong for Tottenham under Thomas Frank, ranging from tactics to transfers to off-field chaos. What’s next for Spurs? And could Mauricio Pochettino fix them? All that — and more — on the show.

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Which fringe USMNT players deserve to be in the World Cup squad? | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:10:18 GMT

We take a longer look at the Americans who had the best performances this past weekend, discuss which peripheral USMNT players deserve to be in Pochettino's World Cup plans, and dive into possible different uses for Antonee Robinson.

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James Rodriguez to Minnesota! Plus, offseason winners & losers | MLS Update

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:03:32 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe combine to chat about the latest from the MLS offseason! We get Jeff’s perspective on James Rodriguez signing for Minnesota United, assess the Portland Timbers’ recent big moves, the New York Red Bulls’ rebuild, and run through some offseason superlatives! All that — and so much more — on the show.

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Man City Keep the Title Race Alive at Anfield! | Weekend Review

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:30:57 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to review another big weekend of soccer, which saw wonderful chaos unfold at Anfield, Man Utd's latest win, a squirrel on the field, and much more!

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The current best manager in the world, top Premier League academies, World Cup protests, and more! | Listener Questions

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The gang spends some time answering your listener questions, including determining the best manager in the world, building a team around a Barcelona youngster, most successful Premier League academies in recent history, potential World Cup boycotts, and much much more!

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Will Liverpool keep their momentum going against Man City? | The Week Ender

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to preview a weekend that includes Man City's trip to Anfield, Man Utd's battle with Spurs, and much more! Plus, a quiz!

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Was the January transfer window extra quiet this year? | The Bulletin

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:29:33 GMT

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Was Pochettino wrong to call out Tim Weah? | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:17:21 GMT

Your favorite foursome takes a look back at Americans in action this past weekend, discuss Pochettino's response to Tim Weah's World Cup ticket price comments, break down Ricardo Pepi's failed move to Fulham, and answer a pretty entertaining listener question: if you could buy national team players, how much would it cost to make the USMNT a World Cup favorite?

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Obed Vargas to Atleti! Denis Bouanga to leave LAFC? | MLS Update

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:24:01 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to talk about the latest from around MLS! We chat about Obed Vargas’ big-time transfer from the Seattle Sounders to Atletico Madrid (and who might be the next young player to follow in his footsteps). Plus, we discuss Timo Werner signing for the San Jose Earthquakes, LAFC’s Denis Bouanga drama, and what on earth is going on with the Vancouver Whitecaps. All that — and more — on the show.

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Ekitike & Wirtz shine for Liverpool, Man Utd's winning steak continues! | Weekend Review

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:26:59 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to review an action-packed weekend in which Liverpool entertained at Anfield, Michael Carrick continues to be at the wheel at Old Trafford, Chelsea staged an impressive comeback win, and much more!

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Best Premier League kits & one-hit wonder players | Listener Questions

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT

On this week's Listener Question episode, we debate the ultimate “one-hit wonders” of the game, break down the pros and cons of the USWNT scheduling three games against the same opponent in a single week, lift the curtain on what actually happens inside a front office when a club “receives an offer” for a player and how players are quietly (or not so quietly) put up for sale, ask whether Pep Guardiola is truly unsackable at Manchester City, and finish with the most important criteria of all—helping a new Premier League fan pick a club based purely on consistently elite kits, with a side of long-term survival in the top flight.

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Can Bayern Munich get even better? | The Week Ender

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The whole gang is here to look ahead to this weekend's most interesting games: we chat about what's next for some of the Premier League's biggest clubs, various USMNTers playing abroad, and more. Plus, we discuss which games you, dear listener, are looking forward to the most! Then, it's quiz time.

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Mourinho's Benfica bring drama to the League Phase! | Champions League Round-Up

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:42:35 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to review an extremely busy night of Champions League soccer, where Benfica and Bodo/Glimt were among those who pulled off impressive triumphs!

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Alex Freeman to Villarreal, Pochettino’s tactics & more | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:49:39 GMT

The Power Trio (TM) takes a look back at the weekend that was for several Americans in Europe, before spending some time in the transfer window! Alex Freeman to Villarreal, Celta Vigo interested in Diego Luna, Pedro Guimaraes to Eintract Frankfurt, and more. And finally, they answer a listener question regarding Pochettino's preferred formations for the USMNT in attack and defense (as well as why there is so much confusion on the topic).

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Transfer window updates! Galaxy’s new DP, New England’s USMNT revolution & more | MLS Update

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:32:57 GMT

Taylor, Joe, and Jeff are here to dive into the latest from around MLS! We chat about the LA Galaxy’s acquisition of Joao Klauss, Inter Miami’s bid for Denis Bouanga, the New England Revolution’s American…revolution, new DPs coming to New York City FC and Real Salt Lake, and so much more!

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Did Manchester United just ruin Arsenal’s title chances? | Weekend Review

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:46:17 GMT

The foursome is here to look back at the weekend’s action! We chat about Manchester United’s surprising win over Arsenal — and what it means for the Premier League title race. We discuss Bournemouth’s impressive victory over Liverpool, Marc Guehi’s Manchester City debut, and more in England before looking to the continent. There, we marvel at Bayern Munich’s first loss of the Bundesliga season, action in Italy, Spain, and more!

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Ranking Xabi Alonso's next career options, rebuilding Real Madrid's midfield, USMNT legends of our hearts, and more! | Listener Questions

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:05:47 GMT

On today's episode (which we obviously only just recorded this morning) we answer 5 listener questions, including where Xabi Alonso should manage next, how to fix this current iteration of Real Madrid, players that will miss out on the 2026 World Cup, position switches, and beloved national team players who didn't quite make it. Plus, bad pans (as is tradition)!!!

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Can Man Utd upset Arsenal? | The Week Ender

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to preview another action-packed weekend, which includes the clash between a resilient Arsenal and a rejuvinated Manchester United! Plus, we have a great quiz!

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Arsenal look unstoppable & Man City look quite stoppable | Champions League Review

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:21:37 GMT

The gang is here to look back at the latest Champions League action! We chat about Arsenal’s depth-driven win over Inter Milan, Liverpool’s clever win over Marseille, Bodø/Glimt’s historic win over Man City, Weston McKennie’s goal for Juventus against Benfica, and so, so much more!

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Hyping up the next generation of USMNT players | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:22:54 GMT

This week, we're taking a look back at the Americans who had the best weekend in Europe, discussing how Pellegrino Matarazzo has been doing at Real Sociedad, analyzing some USMNT-eligible players who could soon be repping Mexico, and hyping up the next generation of potential USMNT players.

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Chucky Lozano drama for San Diego FC, star signings & more | MLS Update

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:35:12 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to dive into the latest movement from around MLS. We start by chatting about San Diego FC’s Chucky Lozano situation. What went wrong for Lozano in San Diego? What comes next for him? And what’s next for the club? Then we chat about Orlando City’s open Designated Player spot, Austin FC’s decision to sign Facundo Torres, Inter Miami’s new DP target, and more!

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Man Utd are fun, AFCON controversy & Bayern's dominance | Weekend Review

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:20:55 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to review a very eventful weekend, in which Michael Carrick's Man Utd were terrific, AFCON reached a highly controversial finish, Bayern staged an almighty comeback win, and much more!

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Which league has the best Best XI of the last 25 years, when do lineups lock prior to kickoff, and more!| Listener Questions

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT

This week, we're debating the best tactical setup for the USMNT: a double-10 system with Brenden Aaronson and Weston McKennie, or a two-striker look featuring Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun? We also settle a big-picture argument about which of Europe’s top four leagues can claim the strongest best XI of the past 25 years, dive into the actual rules around when and how managers can change a starting lineup after it’s been announced, and imagine a time-travel World Cup where teams bring one legend back in their prime. Plus, we finish by designing the ultimate goofy soccer TV show or podcast, starring some of the sport’s most entertaining personalities.

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Previewing the Manchester Derby, AFCON Final, and more! | The Week Ender

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look ahead to some of the biggest games of the weekend, including the Manchester derby, the final of AFCON, RB Leipzig's clash with Bayern Munich, and much more. Plus, a quiz! Specifically, a math quiz!

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What went wrong for Xabi Alonso & is Real Madrid broken? | The Big Thing

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:44:42 GMT

The foursome is here to dive into the messy divorce between Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid. What went wrong on the field? And what about the behind-the-scenes issues? Will Alonso’s job prospects be damaged after this whole fiasco? And what’s next for Real Madrid? All that — and more — on the show!

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Americans on the move in the January window? | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:16:40 GMT

This week, we're spending some time on SEO's two favorite things: the USMNT and transfer speculation! Which Americans are already on the move? Who is generating rumors? Who would use a move prior to the World Cup? All that and much more!

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Timo Werner to the Quakes?! Inter Miami building a superteam & Cristian Espinoza to Nashville | MLS Update

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:01:14 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to dive into the latest and biggest news from around MLS! We chat about Toronto FC’s pursuit of Josh Sargent, the San Jose Earthquakes’ hunt for Timo Werner, Inter Miami’s latest offseason moves, Cristian Espinoza to Nashville SC, Eric Ramsay leaving Minnesota United, the Houston Dynamo raising their floor, and more!

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El Clasico's drama and the Magic of the FA Cup! | Weekend Review

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:31:34 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look back on a weekend that delivered the biggest shock in FA Cup history, an action-packed Clasico in the Spanish Super Cup (which proved to be Xabi Alonso's final game in charge - news that dropped when we finished recording!), drama at the top of Serie A, and much more!

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Five games to make anyone love soccer, midseason managerial magic, and more! | Listener Questions

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this listener questions episode, we examine which Premier League managers have arrived midseason and successfully turned teams around following Enzo Maresca’s sacking, before asking whether Wilfried Nancy’s disastrous reign at Celtic did any real damage to MLS’s global reputation. We then mark Weston McKennie’s 200th Juventus appearance by exploring other players who have changed squad numbers three or more times at the same club, build our best possible Starting XI made entirely of players whose names end in “inho,” and finish by hopping in a Time Machine to choose five must-see matches from the past decade guaranteed to make a first-time viewer fall in love with soccer.

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Previewing the FA Cup the Bundesliga's return & AFCON's final eight! | The Week Ender

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang triumphantly returns to your feed with match previews of this weekend's biggest games, your picks for matches you are looking forward to, and an FA Cup quiz!

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What’s the plan for Chelsea & Manchester United? | The Bulletin

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:40:55 GMT

The foursome is here to break down a set of topics from across the sport! We chat about what comes next for Manchester United and why their interim managerial search matters. We discuss Liam Rosenior’s appointment at Chelsea and the perils within. We assess Antoine Semenyo’s move to Manchester City, Marc Guehi’s transfer outlook & more.

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Bold USMNT predictions for 2026 | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:12:58 GMT

Americans who had solid weekends (take a bow, BrenDawg), ranking the USMNT's World Cup changes against other non-European/South American nations, and doing some bold predicting ahead of the World Cup this summer!

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Riqui Puig’s devastating LA Galaxy injury & Columbus Crew’s fascinating coaching hire | MLS Update

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:09:53 GMT

The trio is back! Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to dive into the latest news from around MLS — and boy-oh-boy there’s been plenty of news coming down the pipeline. We chat about Riqui Puig’s injury, the latest batch of coaching hires, roster turnovers in Philadelphia, Minnesota, and DC, and more!

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Ruben Amorim and Wilfried Nancy sacked! | Weekend Review

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:06:21 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to review a very eventful weekend of soccer, colored by the departures of both Ruben Amorim and Wilfried Nancy!

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What's gone wrong for Fiorentina, world class players and their boyhood clubs, and more! | Listener Questions

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:33:19 GMT

We start by putting ourselves in the shoes of an ambitious manager and ranking four Premier League jobs — Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Manchester United, and Tottenham — based purely on the talent in their current squads (no owners, no budgets, no crystal balls). From there, we head to Serie A to ask what on earth has gone wrong at Fiorentina, a club usually sniffing around European places but now stuck at the bottom after a winless start. We also dig into football romance, wondering whether a truly world-class player has ever chosen a mid-table (or worse) club simply because it was their childhood team. Plus: does Aston Villa’s second-half surge against Chelsea prove that halftime is where elite coaches really earn their money? And finally, why do managers love subbing off goal scorers late in tight games — even when it feels completely counterintuitive?

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Are Aston Villa serious title contenders? | Weekend Review

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:17:16 GMT

The TSS Gang is here with the final Weekend Review of 2025, in which we discuss the race at the top of the Premier League, Serie A's final round of the year, the latest from AFCON, and much more!

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TSS holiday gift-giving extravaganza!

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT

The TSS foursome is together (and then briefly not together) again to hand out some holiday gifts to the players, managers, and fanbases who need them the most! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everybody!

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Red Bulls' Michael Bradley era begins, transfer needs & more | MLS Update

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 19:05:42 GMT

Taylor and Joe combine to chat about the latest from around MLS! From a handful of new coaches to player moves to team needs, we covered a whole bunch of ground!

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Are Tottenham unfixable? | Weekend Review

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:02:32 GMT

The full complement of the TSS Gang is here to discuss an action-packed weekend, in which there was chaos at Tottenham, an epic battle at St James Park, another sublime Aston Villa performance, and much more!

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Is Christian Pulisic the 39th Best Player in the World? | Listener Questions

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:01:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to delve into the Listener Questions mailbag! On this episode, we're looking at the Top 100 Players at the World Cup, we're evaluating the Premier League's relationship with Dutch coaches, and much more!

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Could Arsenal slip up at Everton? | The Week Ender

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to preview another huge weekend of games, including Man Utd's trip to Aston Villa, Juventus' clash with Roma, and much more! Plus, there's a quiz!

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An 18-month MLS season, AFCON in the USA, the merits of the Europa League, and more | Take It or Leave It

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT

We're once again sorting through your hot takes! We're discussing whether MLS should ditch the idea of a sprint season and instead use an 18-month bridge to a true fall-to-spring calendar, the case for the United States hosting AFCON as World Cup prep for both sides, and how the unique ecosystem of MLS may actually complicate the transition for coaches moving to Europe. We’ll also debate whether the Europa League and Conference League are simply more fun than the Champions League thanks to chaos, atmospheres, and underdogs, before closing with a bold striker take — that Kai Havertz will outscore Viktor Gyökeres this season.

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Has the USMNT had a successful 2025? | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:58:59 GMT

We take a look back at the year that was to determine if 2025 was a success for the USMNT, as well as what areas could have been better... or worse. We also take a longer look at some Americans who had great weekends, and discuss whether or not the fanbase is weighting the recently friendly performances (against upcoming World Cup opponents, specifically) too highly.

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Miami's roster updates, the pending Rodman Rule in NWSL, MLS at AFCON, and more! | MLS Update

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:23:27 GMT

With Joe out living that outlaw life, it's left to Jeff and Taylor to spin The Wheel of Topics and discuss whatever fate decides! Possible topics include USL CBA negotiations, Walker Zimmerman's next club, made-up transfer rumors, AFCON's MLS connections, and much much more!

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Have we seen Mo Salah's final Liverpool appearance? | Weekend Review

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:29:06 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look back upon a weekend in which Sunderland triumphed in the Tyne-Wear derby, Mo Salah suited up for Liverpool, Real Madrid gave Xabi Alonso a stay of execution, and much more!

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USMNT Ballon d'Or dreaming, a bold manager swap, turning points in American soccer, and more | Listener Questions

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT

We do our best to answer YOUR listener questions! This week, we're discussing what it would take for Christian Pulisic to enter the Ballon d’Or conversation, Aston Villa's under-the-radar title ambitions, a manager swap between Liverpool and Real Madrid, the measurability of referee quality, and ranking the breakthrough moments in US soccer history.

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Previewing the Premier League's huge derby, the Liga MX Finals, and more! | The Week Ender

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to preview the biggest games of the weekend, including the Tyne-Wear derby, the Liga MX Finals, and much more! Plus, there's a quiz!

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Man City put Alonso on the brink & Salah-less Liverpool triumph | Champions League Review

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:35:15 GMT

The foursome is here to break down the latest Champions League action! We chat about Liverpool’s much-needed win over Inter, Real Madrid’s spiral and loss to Manchester City, plenty of goals from USMNTers, and so much more.

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What are the most pressing issues facing Poch’s team before the World Cup? | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:37:30 GMT

On this week's US-centric episode, we're taking another look back at the USA's draw for the 2026 World Cup, reviewing the Americans who balled out this past weekend, and cataloguing the biggest remaining issues on Pochettino's World Cup "to-do" list.

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Who will sign Christian Benteke? Plus, LAFC’s coaching change & more | MLS Update

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:23:45 GMT

The MLS offseason is here! On today’s show, Taylor, Jeff, and Joe dive into the latest coaching changes from around the league, rank the available jobs, and play free agency matchmaker for the biggest names available! All that — and more — on the show.

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Salah speaks out, Arsenal drop points & trouble for Real Madrid | Weekend Review

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:10:19 GMT

We're back to review another action-packed weekend, in which the Premier League title race tightened up with an Arsenal loss, Liverpool threw away a two-goal lead, Real Madrid suffered a major home loss, Wilfried Nancy's Celtic debut didn't go well, and much more!

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Lionel Messi's Inter Miami win MLS Cup! How they beat Vancouver Whitecaps & what comes next

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 16:59:40 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to break down the ins and outs from MLS Cup. How did Inter Miami beat the Vancouver Whitecaps? What went right for Messi and co.? And what went wrong for the ‘Caps? Plus, trophy celebration analysis, standout players, what comes next, and so much more.

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Clubs in need of a rebrand, celebrity doppelgängers, ideal retirement leagues, and more | Listener Questions

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 09:30:07 GMT

We're answering your listener questions, including clubs that need a rebrand, ideal retirement leagues for aging pros, incorporating the Swiss table into World Cup qualifying, potential USL schedule changes, celebrity dopplegangers, and more!

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How will Wilfried Nancy fare on his Celtic debut? | The Week Ender

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT

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Paul Tenorio discusses his upcoming book, The Messi Effect

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:33:15 GMT

Our old friend Paul Tenorio returns to the program to discuss his forthcoming book, The Messi Effect. How did writing a book about an evolving topic complicate Paul's life, favorite behind-the-scenes anecdotes, the long-term goals for both Messi and Inter Miami, and much much more!

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World Cup draw! Best (and worst) potential U.S. groups | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:11:33 GMT

The whole gang is here to build theoretical World Cup groups for the U.S. men’s national team ahead of Friday’s draw. Plus, we look back at the standout USMNT performers from the recent action and ponder the best leagues for U.S. players.

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MLS Cup Preview: Inter Miami vs. Vancouver Whitecaps! Stars, storylines & more

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:03:22 GMT

Only one game remains in the 2025 MLS season: MLS Cup. On today's show, Taylor, Jeff, and Joe dive into the matchup between Inter Miami and the Vancouver Whitecaps. How has this year unfolded for each team? And how will they matchup on Saturday? From stars to tactics to stories, we break it all down.

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Has Chelsea's draw with Arsenal affected the Premier League title race? | Weekend Review

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:13:21 GMT

The TSS Gang is back to analyze another action-packed weekend of soccer, in which Arsenal were held by title challengers Chelsea, Liverpool booked a much-needed win, a Pulisic-free Milan prospered, and much more!

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Building Pochettino's World Cup depth chart! | USMNT Weekly

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Following the United States' win over Uruguay, Mauricio Pochettino seems to have more quality depth at his disposal than ever before. With that in mind, the awesome foursome is here to construct a USMNT depth chart! What does the central midfield pool look like? Who has the edge in the halfspaces? Weston McKennie is definitely still in the plans, right? RIGHT? All that -- and much more -- on this episode.

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Mauricio Pochettino, Cole Palmer and the World Cup - things we're thankful for!

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT

In recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday, we at TSS are dedicating an episode to everything we are thankful for - and the things that things in the beautiful gae should be thankful for, too! 🦃

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Is this Inter Miami team the best MLS has ever seen? | MLS Update

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:36:09 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to review the latest MLS playoff action! We chat about all four conference semifinal matchups, digging into what defined victories for the Vancouver Whitecaps, Inter Miami, New York City FC, and San Diego FC and what went wrong for the four losers. All that -- and more! -- on the show.

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Pulisic fires Milan to Derby Glory, Arsenal Dominate Spurs & Liverpool Lose Again! | Weekend Review

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:49:58 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look back on another huge weekend of action, in which Arsenal dominated the North London Derby, Liverpool faltered once again, and USMNT captain Christian Pulisic made the difference in the Derby della Madonnina!

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Pochettino's next coaching gig, principles of 1v1 defending, Turkish betting chaos, and more! | Listener Questions

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMT

We’re answering your listener questions! Today we predict where Mauricio Pochettino will land after WC26 and which USMNT player he’ll bring with him, break down what makes a great 1v1 defender and who the best are, look at how promotion and relegation shape (or stall) classic rivalries, try to unravel the wild scandal inside the Turkish Football Federation and what it means for the sport, and debate European two-color flag nations vs. three-color flag nations in a very TSS-style showdown.

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Can Tottenham challenge Arsenal in the derby? | The Week Ender

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to deliver you into the weekend with previews of some of the biggest matchups - including big derbies in London and Milan - and of course, we have our customary Friday quiz!

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USMNT’s new midfield, a better European Super League & more | Take It or Leave It

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:16:35 GMT

The whole gang is here to review your hottest soccer takes! From the USMNT’s World Cup lineup to realigning European soccer to Norway’s World Cup chances, there was plenty to discuss!

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How the USA's B team demolished Bielsa's Uruguay

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:15:45 GMT

But don't call it a B Team, or Poch will get you! The USMNT took apart Uruguay on Tuesday night: how did they do it? Why did Uruguay look so poor? Which players most covered themselves in glory? And, most importantly, what will the result (and overall performance) mean for the World Cup depth chat? All that, plus Scotland is going to the World Cup!

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Son vs. Muller! Suarez is back! Previewing each playoff game! | MLS Update

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:40:07 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe combine to preview (and predict) each and every conference semifinal game coming up this weekend (and Monday)! Plus, we hear Jeff’s thoughts about MLS’s calendar shift and Apple TV changes. All that — and more — on the show.

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Why is MLS changing its schedule and format? | The Big Thing

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:25:27 GMT

As you are no doubt aware by now, huge changes are coming to Major League Soccer in 2027, when the league will shift its competition calendar to a summer-though-spring format. The TSS gang is here with an in-depth look at how it will all work - and we look at the coming changes to the Apple broadcast deal, too.

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USMNT v Paraguay: deep-dive review, aka The Return of The Reyna

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:44:44 GMT

Graham and Taylor are decked-out in their Sunday finest (aka tee shirts) to discuss the USA's 2-1 win over Paraguay. How good was Reyna? How poor were Paraguay? What did we make of Pochettino's tactics and approach, and more importantly, what do we think he made of the USA's performance in the end-of-match brawl? Plus, more individual performers, key takeaways, and a quick look ahead to the Tuesday clash with Uruguay.

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Poch's tactical choices & World Cup qualifiers | The Week Ender

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT

With Ryan off hosting panels with famous people, the power trio looks ahead to this weekend's action. We chat about the USMNT's battle with Paraguay, the NWSL semifinals, USL action, World Cup qualifiers & more. Plus, a quiz!

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Bad managers, fallen stars, and a World Cup of the uncapped, and more! | Listener Questions

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:18:37 GMT

On this episode, we’re tackling listener questions about disastrous managers and the good teams they’ve sunk, our once-favorite players who then fell from grace, and which nation would win a World Cup made entirely of uncapped stars. Plus, we explore the chaos of a group stage in which everyone draws every match, and ponder if any MLS owners might ever double-dip in USL.

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Previewing the USMNT’s matchups with Paraguay and Uruguay, and picking our preferred starting XIs | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:28:46 GMT

We're all back together (with Ryan in Gianni Infantino's bathroom, for some reason?) to discuss the USA's upcoming friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay (their tactics, star players, vulnerabilities, etc) and preview the USMNT lineup we would most like to see deployed.

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Instant classic in Minnesota? Inter Miami better off without Suarez? | MLS Update

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:49:34 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to break down the latest and greatest from around MLS! We chat about each and every series-deciding clash from the first round of the playoffs, from San Diego’s dominance to Miami’s impressive defending to Cincinnati’s narrow win to Minnesota’s wild comeback to New York City’s counter-attacking victory. Plus, we discuss a couple of big-ticket news items from the non-playoff teams! All that — and more — on the show.

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Man City impress & Bayern Munich's perfect season ends | Weekend Review

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:25:19 GMT

The TSS Gang is back to review a weekend in which Man City dominated Liverpool, Arsenal dropped points and lost their clean sheet streak, Bayern Munich's perfect season ended, and much more!

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Most deserving Ballon d’Or winners, explaining Wirtz’s struggles, stars who never shined, and more | Listener Questions

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 09:00:43 GMT

Q&A time!

We’re talking underperforming international stars, figuring out what’s behind Florian Wirtz’s struggles at Liverpool, naming the most deserving Ballon d’Or winners in history, looking for players who’ve escaped Saudi Arabia for success in Europe, and asking how much chaos the USL would need to create to really challenge MLS.

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Gio Reyna's USMNT return & Man City's next big test! | The Week Ender

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The TSS gang is here to preview another big weekend in the beautiful game - but not before reflecting on the latest USMNT roster!

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Were Liverpool fans too harsh on Trent Alexander-Arnold? | Champions League Review

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:34:36 GMT

The whole gang is here to look back at the latest Champions League games. From Liverpool’s impressive victory over Real Madrid to Bayern Munich’s statement result over PSG, we cover tons of ground.

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Which USMNT player has the most to gain in the November window? | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:30:23 GMT

Your favorite foursome is back together and ready to talk some USMNT! On today's episode, we're looking back at the weekend that was for Americans in Europe, we're discussing which players have the most to gain in the November friendlies, and we're pondering how exactly Chris Richards has developed so much in the last few seasons.

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LAFC advance, Nashville SC keep Messi quiet(ish) & what’s next for Chicago Fire | MLS Update

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:51:02 GMT

Jeff and Joe are here to break down the latest from across the MLS postseason! We touch on every single Game 2 from the first round, pour one out for the eliminated teams, and look ahead to this weekend’s Game 3s. All that — and tons, tons, tons more — on the show!

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Trouble at Tottenham, Liverpool turn a corner and Milan get a statement win | Weekend Review

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:15:50 GMT

Ryan and Graham are here to review a weekend in which Arsenal and Man City booked big victories, Liverpool arrested their recent form, Milan pulled off a statement win over Roma, and much more!

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What Are the Best Loan Signings in Soccer History? | Listener Questions

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Graham, Joe, and Taylor join Ryan to answer YOUR listener questions! On this episode, we’re discussing the best loan signings in soccer history, some of our favorite under-the-radar players to watch, the books and films that best explain why people love the game, whether Manchester United’s 2023-24 wage bill set an all-time record for inefficiency, and... the age-old question that we've all pondered at one point or another... who would win between European teams with vertical-stripe flags and those with horizontal-stripe flags.

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Man City's big test, MLS Playoff drama & a huge Bundesliga Clash! | The Week Ender

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here on the spookiest of days with a look ahead to the biggest matches this weekend, and a quiz!

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Bayern will be perfect, Messi’s reputation & more | Take It or Leave It

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:53:02 GMT

The whole gang is here to review your hottest soccer takes! From chaos owners to an undefeated team to a major rule change, there was plenty to discuss!

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Is Brenden Aaronson making the jump? | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:00:00 GMT

It's USMNT time! We're discussing which Americans had the best performance this past weekend, the benefits and drawbacks to skipping the January camp in 2026, and the importance of Tim Ream (even in his aging years) for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup.

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Playoff roundup! Chuky Lozano drama! Tata Martino back to Atlanta United? | MLS Update

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:08:30 GMT

Joe and Jeff combine to break down each and every MLS first round playoff game that’s been played so far. From Minnesota to Miami, we catch you up on what you’ve missed from the postseason! To close out the show, we chat about the latest off-the-field news from around the league, including coaching changes in Atlanta and Colorado.

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El Clasico gets feisty and everything goes Arsenal's way | Weekend Review

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:29:01 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to review and eventful Clasico, a slate of Premier League games that might have a big impact on the title race, and much more!

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Fifty States, Zero Caps: Where should the USMNT go next? | Listener Questions

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Graham, Joe, and Taylor join Ryan to answer YOUR listener questions! On this episode, we’re talking about where the USMNT should play next, what they should prioritize after 2026, which retired legends we’d love to drop into the modern game, where Antoine Semenyo might end up next season, and the most unforgettable soccer moments we’ve ever seen live.

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Who has the upper hand in El Clasico? | The Week Ender

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to preview the most notable games of the weekend - and we take in some of your game recommendations, too! Plus, there's a quiz!

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Are Arsenal favorites? Did Bayern find another wonderkid? | Champions League Review

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:14:06 GMT

The whole gang is here to break down the latest Champions League action! Is Arsenal quietly a favorite to win this whole darn thing? Did Arne Slot find a reliable recipe with his latest Liverpool lineup? How did a handful of Americans perform? Have Bayern found another star? All that -- and so, so much more -- on the show.

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What will be Pochettino's starting eleven at the World Cup? | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:11:36 GMT

It's been almost a week since we talked about the USMNT, so why not make it happen again? In Part 1, we're looking at Americans who stood out (either positively or negatively) this weekend, before we get into detailing what we think is the most likely starting eleven at the 2026 World Cup (Part 2). And finally, in Part 3, we' discuss which midfielders could most capably deputize at centerback.

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MLS Playoff Preview! Diving into each first round matchup, favorites, key players & more

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:58:09 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe combine to break down what you need to know ahead of the MLS postseason. How will the wildcard games stack up on Wednesday? What will the first round matchups look like? Which teams are we bullish on? And which ones have us feeling bearish? All that — and so much more — on the show.

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Luckless Liverpool lose again, Kane dominates Der Klassiker | Weekend Review

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:33:38 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to review a weekend in which Man Utd pulled off an unlikely win at Anfield, Bayern won the latest edition of Der Klassiker, Inter triumphed at Roma, and much more!

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Is there a bigger mid-season managerial shift than Forest going from Nuno to Big Ange? | Listener Questions

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to answer your questions! On this episode, we get into the most extreme recoveries from injury, mid-season managerial shifts, players we wish we could have seen live, a Graham-centric kit question (aren't they all?), legendary players who never played for a big big club, and much more!

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How will Liverpool fare against Man Utd? | The Week Ender

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to round out the working week with some match previews, a fun Listener Question and our customary quiz!

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Is the USMNT better off now than before Pochettino took over?

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:49:10 GMT

One year ago, Mauricio Pochettino coached his first game for the U.S. men’s national team. Has his time in charge been what we expected? Is the team better off than it was a year ago? And which players have risen through the ranks? All that — and much more — on the show.

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USMNT v Australia review: goals for Wright, double pivot questions, McKennie looking strong, and more

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:58:01 GMT

The US closed out the latest international window with a strong performance over a talented (and physically imposing) Australia team. Whose stock is up and whose is down after the victory? What did we learn about Pochettino's tactics? How did Australia manage to spring some surprises on the US defense? All that and much more!

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Should Messi really win MVP? Coach of the Year, top young player & more award picks | MLS Update

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:52:35 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to run through their MLS end-of-season awards…but there’s a twist: it’s in a draft format. Jeff and Joe take turns picking players and making their cases for each award, while Taylor decides the winner. Who comes out on top? And which MLS figures should take home the hardware? Find out!

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World Cup Qualifying Update, League Games Abroad & USMNT Thoughts | The Bulletin

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:14:16 GMT

The TSS Gang is back with its news roundup show, The Bulletin! After discussing UEFA-approved proposals from La Liga and Serie A to play games abroad, we dig into World Cup qualifying and the USMNT's friendly with Australia!

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USMNT vs. Ecuador review: Weston McKennie's return, Malik Tillman's breakout & more

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 15:50:49 GMT

Things are looking up for the USMNT! Taylor and Joe are here to break down the ins and outs of the United States' 1-1 draw with Ecuador on Friday. What went right for the U.S.? What still needs to improve? And what did we learn about Pochettino's team? All that -- and much more -- on the show.

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What if soccer had a Ryder Cup equivalent? | The Week Ender

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT

It's Friday, which means the TSS Gang is picking some great games to check out this weekend, we're answering one of your questions about a soccer Ryder Cup equivalent, and we have a quiz!

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To buy, or not to buy: are 2026 World Cup tickets worth the exorbitant price? | Listener Questions

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

The greatest intercontinental foursome the world has ever known is back again to answer your listener questions. This week, we tackle the meanings behind pace-setter and metronome, the value of a World Cup experience, the history of coaching badges, American soccer atmospheres, casting a football version of Taskmaster, and much more!

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Building Pochettino's best XI to take on Ecuador | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:17:38 GMT

It's the international break, yet again! We're taking a look at the USMNT's upcoming friendly opponents in Ecuador and Australia, building our ideal starting lineups for the Ecuador match, and taking a look at some players we are most excited to see!

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How Philadelphia Union won the Supporters’ Shield & New York Red Bulls’ downfall | MLS Update

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:24:41 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to dive into the latest from around the world of MLS! We chat about the Philadelphia Union’s Supporters’ Shield victory, San Diego FC making history, stars retiring from injury, Sporting Kansas City’s new front office hire, what’s gone wrong for the New York Red Bulls, why the Houston Dynamo missed the playoffs, and so much more.

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Pulisic’s penalty miss and Chelsea’s chef’s kiss | Weekend Review

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:51:19 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look back on a weekend that saw another loss for Liverpool, a shock for Barcelona, a 'tactical battle' between Juventus and Milan, and much more!

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Which player had the most successful positional switch? | Listener Questions

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 08:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to answer your questions! On this episode, we get into best "advanced age" players, the structure of youth contracts, successful positional switches, best finishes by promoted clubs, and a big one... selecting out respective best XIs of players coached by Pep Guardiola.

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USMNT Roster Analysis & Our Pick of This Weekend's Games! | The Week Ender

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:30:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here with a weekend preview, a look at the latest USMNT roster, and a very taxing quiz!

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Liverpool’s flaws, PSG’s strengths & Rashford’s resurgence | Champions League Review

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:32:37 GMT

The whole gang is here to look back at Matchday 2 of the Champions League League Phase: The Phazening! We dive deep into PSG’s big win over FC Barcelona, dissect Liverpool’s loss to Galatasaray, praise Harry Kane, worry about Juventus, and so much more.

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Drafting Pochettino's October USMNT roster | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:16:06 GMT

After discussing some of the best-performing Americans from this past weekend, we turn our attention to the upcoming USMNT roster... in draft form! We take turns selecting 10 players each who we think are most likely to make the roster for the upcoming friendlies against Ecuador and Australia.

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Philadelphia Union near the Shield (but lose Quinn Sullivan)! A new era for SKC & more | MLS Update

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:24:35 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe combine to talk about the latest from around MLS! We discuss the Philadelphia Union’s Supporters’ Shield case (and Quinn Sullivan’s injury), the Seattle Sounders’ recent slump, LAFC’s status as a terror-inducing team, and the Chicago Fire’s turnaround. Then, we dive into a trio of eliminated teams: Sporting Kansas City, St. Louis City, and Atlanta United. All that — and more — on the show!

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Pulisic's Milan Make a Big Statement! | Weekend Review

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:52:08 GMT

It's a Dynamic Duo on TSS this weekend, as Graham, and Ryan look at some of the biggest games of the weekend, including an epic Madrid derby and Milan's hard-fought victory over Napoli!

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Who is the best goalkeeper in the world? | Listener Questions

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 11:30:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to answer your questions! On this episode, we are asking how good Napoli are right now, we’re picking the best goalkeeper in the world, and we’re highlighting the teams we love to hate-watch!

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Is Milan v Napoli the biggest game of the season so far? | The Week Ender

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:30:00 GMT

The Week Ender is here! On this episode, we’re looking ahead to the matches we’re most excited about this weekend, we’re answering a big question from one of you about why this sport is so great, and we have a quiz!

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Is Son a bigger Spurs legend than Kane? | Take It or Leave It

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:06:14 GMT

The whole gang is here to either take or leave your hottest takes! We chat about whether we should care about the handball rule, contemplate the timing of transfer window deadline day, discuss the Reynas, the downside of Welcome to Wrexham, and so much more!

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Potential U20 World Cup breakout stars, Tanner Tessman's impressive weekend | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:31:06 GMT

Your favorite foursome is together again to... force Ryan to discuss a US youth national team. Poor, poor Ryan. The U20 World Cup is right around the corner, so we're taking a look at the US roster and the players we are most excited to see take the pitch. Plus, we've got a quiz about the 2019 US U20 team, and the most impressive Americans from this past weekend.

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LAFC’s stars explode, DC United’s questionable front office hire & more | MLS Update

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:09:50 GMT

Taylor, Joe, and Jeff combine to chat about the latest from across MLS! What stood out to us from the weekend that was? And what do we make of the teams already mathematically eliminated from playoff contention? We pour one out for DC United, CF Montreal, Toronto FC, and the LA Galaxy. All that — and more! — on the show.

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Has Man City ever played like that before? | Weekend Review

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:18:30 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to bring you all the biggest action from the weekend, including Arsenal's hard-fought draw with Man City, the rain-soaked chaos at Old Trafford, the big derby games on Merseyside and in Rome, and much more!

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Would the USMNT qualify for the World Cup if it wasn't hosting? | Listener Questions

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 11:30:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here, elbow-deep in the Listener Questions mailbag! On this episode we’re asking how would USMNT would fare if it had to qualify for next year’s World Cup, we’re debating the players you want in your team for chemistry reasons, and we’re going into the TSS Time Machine!

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The Week Ender: what to watch this weekend, fictional World Cup anthems, and esoteric trivia!

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT

The weekend is upon us! We take turns pitching you what to watch this weekend, before then moving to a discussion of our ideal World Cup anthems, and then concluding with some (questionably) Weekend-Centric trivia! Enjoy!

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Rashford shines for Barca, Bayern make a statement | Champions League Review

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:04:00 GMT

The Chaaaaaaampiooooooons! It’s back! The gang is here to break down the first set of matches played across Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. We chat about the chaos at the Bernabeu between Marseille and Real Madrid (with a goal from Tim Weah!), a fun game between Juventus and Dortmund, Bayern Munich’s clash with Chelsea, Barcelona’s win over Newcastle, and so much more!

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McKennie, Reyna, Musah: Which U.S. player has the most to prove to Pochettino? | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:57:43 GMT

The whole gang is here to chat about the latest surrounding the U.S. men’s national team. Ahead of next month’s camp, which players in the pool have the most to prove? Which players have stood out on the field recently? And are we being too harsh on Josh Sargent? All that — and much more — on the show.

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Caleb Porter fired by the New England Revolution! Charlotte FC’s record & more | MLS Update

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:14:59 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to break down the latest from around MLS! We start with a deep-dive on the Revs, who fired Caleb Porter on Monday. What went wrong? Who’s to blame? And what comes next? Then we move to a chat about Charlotte FC’s impressive win-streak, DC United’s front office shift, and the wild weekend that was across the league.

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Manchester City finally kickstart their season | Weekend Review

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:35:44 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to review a wekeend that saw a slightly one-sided Manchester Derby, a glorious goalfest of a Derby D'Italia, and much more!

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What to watch this weekend, plus international break round-up | Bonus Episode!

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 08:00:00 GMT

A sixth episode this week?!? How can such a thing be possible?!

We're taking a look ahead to this weekend's best/most interesting matches, before taking a look back at the biggest stories from the international window. Who has qualified for the World Cup already? Who is at risk of missing out? How crafty were the Bolivian ball kids to help their country get past Brazil? All that and much much more!

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Should USMNT fans be worried about the next generation? | Listener Questions

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:20:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to answer your questions! On this episode, we’re asking if Mauricio Pochettino will be remembered as a hero or villain, we’re asking why teams keep kicking the ball out of bounds on purpose, and much more!

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Building our USMNT World Cup depth charts!

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:21:31 GMT

It’s depth chart time! The whole gang is here to take stock of the USMNT after the September window. Going position-by-position, we share our top-fives at each spot. Would Poch agree with our rankings? And do we agree with each other? From hard cuts in midfield to questions in the back, we dig into it all.

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USMNT vs. Japan Review: A new formation and positives for Pochettino

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:11:52 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to review the USMNT's 2-0 victory over Japan in Columbus! We get into the tactics, individual performances, Poch's one-year anniversary, and much more!

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Who could replace Pochettino as USMNT manager ahead of the World Cup?

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:23:52 GMT

Taylor, Joe, and Jeff deviate from the usual Tuesday MLS show in favor of a USMNT episode in the midst of the international break. We get Jeff’s thoughts on what’s ailing the national team, zoom out on the Pochettino era to date, look ahead to tonight’s Japan match, and answer some of your questions (including the one in the title)! All that — and more — on the show.

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USMNT vs. South Korea review: How worried should we be about Pochettino's team?

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:47:11 GMT

Taylor and Joe are here to break down the USMNT's 2-0 loss to South Korea on Saturday. What went wrong for the U.S.? What did we make of Poch's lineup and the team's approach? Who struggled? And who kept their hands clean? All that -- and an adorable ending -- on the show.

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What if Christian Pulisic had chosen Croatia instead? | Listener Questions

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:30:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to answer your Listener Questions! On this episode, we ask what would have happened if Christian Pulisic had chosen Croatia instead of the USMNT, we’ll see if it makes sense to deliberately concede corners, we’ll rank Man Utd’s post-Fergie managers, and much more!

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Did Liverpool win the summer transfer window? | Transfer Window Superlatives

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:59:40 GMT

Much like the end of a high school senior year, it's superlative time! We're taking a look back at the summer transfer window, and handing out awards. Topics discussed include:

1) Best individual signing

2) Biggest flop potential

3) Best value signing

4) Most surprising signing

5) Biggest gamble

6) Best under-the-radar signing

7) Best window by a club

8) Worst window by a club

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Who will Poch start at striker against Korea and Japan? | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:44:40 GMT

The whole gang is here to take a detailed look at the U.S. men’s national team’s pair of September friendlies. We dig into what Pochettino’s squad should expect from Korea and Japan, what we’re hoping to learn about the USMNT, and which players we’re especially excited to watch. All that — and more — on the show.

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The biggest MLS storylines we’re watching down the stretch! | MLS Update

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:03:39 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to break down exactly what it says in the title! Before sinking our teeth into the key races, teams, and people who may well define the rest of the 2025 season, we look back at the Seattle Sounders’ 3-0 win over Inter Miami in Sunday’s Leagues Cup final! How did Seattle get the job done? And what does it say about them? And what on earth got into Miami after the final whistle? All that — and more — on the show.

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Can Arsenal win the title if the handbrake stays on? Plus, a wild start to transfer deadline day and a sacking in Germany | Weekend Review

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 16:51:45 GMT

Graham and Taylor do their best to get through a packed weekend AND the start of transfer deadline day on this week's Weekend Review. Why Arsenal once again looked cagey, how Liverpool are making smart moves, stellar performances from Brighton and Bournemouth, and more! Plus, Bayer Leverkusen "win" the Managerial Sack Race, Americans are on the move in Europe, and Xabi Alonso is figuring out his Real Madrid squad!

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Who would star in a Space Jam soccer remake? | Listener Questions

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:30:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to answer your questions! On this episode we’re questioning the existence of ‘Spursy’ teams across the world, we’re discussing our guilty pleasure players, and we're casting for a Space Jam soccer remake!

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Will Amorim or Mainoo leave Manchester United first? Plus, Chelsea in for Fermin Lopez, Newcastle's striker pursuits, and more | Transfer Window Roundup

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:02:59 GMT

Your favorite foursome is back again to discuss the latest potential moves as the transfer window moves ever closer to closing. Plus, vanquished by mighty Grimsby, what next for Ruben Amorim and his Manchester United squad?

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Pulisic is back! McKennie is…not? Analyzing Poch’s September roster | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:16:33 GMT

The whole gang is here to break down Mauricio Pochettino’s roster for the U.S.’s upcoming friendlies against South Korea and Japan. What do we make of Pulisic’s return? Why is McKennie not in the roster? What about Johnny Cardoso and Yunus Musah? We break down the various omissions and talk through what we’re looking forward to!

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MLS summer transfer window superlatives! Best window, best win-now move & more | MLS Update

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:30:00 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe combine to review the MLS summer transfer window! After last week's deadline day, who emerged as the biggest winner? Which team was the biggest loser? Which moves do we love? Which moves do we...not love? All that -- plus discussion of St. Louis City's decision to part ways with sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel -- on the show.

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How did Tottenham get the better of Man City... again? | Weekend Review

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:14:11 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look back on all the biggest moments of the weekend, including Tottenham's latest win at Man City, Man Utd's continuing troubles, a huge win for Bayern Munich, an impressive comeback for Barcelona, and much more!

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Which European leagues are best for USMNT players? | Listener Questions

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:30:00 GMT

It's Friday, which means the glorious return of Listener Questions! On this show, we’re sending Josh Sargent to Newcastle, we’re asking about the most famous cases of "downing tools," we’re asking which soccer players are the funniest, and much more!

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The Isak Impasse, Arsenal's Eze hijack, and much more! | Transfer Update

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:34:12 GMT

We dive into the latest transfers news as the end of the window looms ever-closer... Alexander Isak is still a Newcastle for now, much to his chagrin. What's the latest and what comes next? Eberechi Eze was going to be a Spurs player, until Arsenal snuck in through the door. How did the Gunners get the deal done, where does it leave Spurs and Palace, and how will the attacker fit in at the Emirates? Plus, Bournemouth, Chelsea, AC Milan, and more are making moves and we have thoughts.

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What does a good season look like for Pulisic, Tillman, Pepi & more Americans in Europe? | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:49:44 GMT

The whole gang is here to examine the USMNT’s contingent of players plying their trade in Europe! We ask the question: what does a good season look like for each of them? From Malik Tillman to Yunus Musah to Johnny Cardoso to…lots of others, there was plenty of ground to cover!

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How did Thomas Muller perform in his debut? Bruce Arena’s Earthquakes project & more | MLS Update

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:24:45 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to dive into the latest from around MLS! We chat about Thomas Muller’s debut for the Vancouver Whitecaps, Evander’s boo-filled return to Portland, Son Heung-min’s fit up top for LAFC, San Diego FC taking the lead in the Shield race, the San Jose Earthquakes’ progress under Bruce Arena, and take stock of Leagues Cup. All that — and, somehow, even more! — on the show.

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Man Utd encouraging in defeat, Liverpool chaotic in victory | Weekend Review

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:30:14 GMT

The Premier League is back which means the Weekend Review is back, too! Liverpool, Man City and Tottenham were among the teams who started strong, while the best team didn't necessarily take the points when Man Utd met Arsenal. Plus, we look at La Liga's opening round and the German Super Cup!

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Measuring success for U.S. players in the Premier League & Championship | USMNT Weekly

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:45:02 GMT

In light of the European seasons starting up again, we’re heading to England to look at the US stars in the Premier League and the Champonship (better known as 'The Champo'), to see how we think their respective seasons will play out.

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Premier League 25-26 Preview #4: Nottingham Forest, Sunderland, Tottenham, West Ham and Wolverhampton

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:11:21 GMT

The TSS Gang is back with the final Premier League preview episode of the week, diving deep into Nottingham Forest, Sunderland, Tottenham, West Ham and Wolves! How did those five teams do last season? What’s changed in the summer transfer window? How will they play? And what should we expect from them this season? All that — and more — on the show.

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Premier League 25-26 Preview #3: Leeds United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United & Newcastle

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:45:18 GMT

The TSS Gang is back with the third Premier League preview episode of the week, diving deep into Leeds, Liverpool, Man City, Man United, and Newcastle! How did those five teams do last season? What’s changed in the summer transfer window? How will they play? And what should we expect from them this season? All that — and more — on the show.

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Premier League 25-26 Preview #2: Burnley, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton & Fulham

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:34:48 GMT

The TSS Gang is back with the second Premier League preview episode of the week, diving deep into Burnley, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, and Fulham! How did those five teams do last season? What’s changed in the summer transfer window? How will they play? And what should we expect from them this season? All that — and more — on the show.

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Premier League 25-26 Preview #1: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford & Brighton

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:12:58 GMT

The TSS Gang kicks off its week of Premier League previews with a look at an Arsenal team looking to go a step further, Unai Emery's high-flying Aston Villa, and a pack of teams looking to maintain and improve upon their overachieving recent history: Bournemouth, Brentford and Brighton.

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Is Thomas Müller still good? | Listener Questions

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:30:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here and we're ready to delve into the Listener Questions mailbag! On this episode, we are asking if Thomas Müller is still good, we’re debating where Celtic would finish in the Premier League, and we’re getting into the club or country debate!

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Sesko to Man United? Isak latest & Grealish to Everton | Transfer Update

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:53:55 GMT

Ryan, Graham, and Joe dive into the latest from the transfer market! Is Benjamin Sesko headed to Manchester United? Does that move make sense? Why are Liverpool looking to sign yet another striker in Alexander Isak? What’s going wrong for Newcastle this summer? Are Everton going to land Jack Grealish? And are we about to see this summer window go from “Hot Striker Summer”to “Hot Winger Summer”? All that — and more — on the show.

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Dest’s PSV comeback! And could Pulisic skip the September window? | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:18:50 GMT

With the European season knocking, Ryan, Graham, and Joe examine a group of USMNTers that they’re most excited to watch this season. From the PSV contingent to players in France, Germany, and Spain, we examine a chunk of the player pool. Then, it’s on to a transfer round-up and answering your U.S.-centric questions!

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Djordje Mihailovic’s shock big-money trade! How does Son Heung-min fit with LAFC? | MLS Update

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:10:51 GMT

With Joe and Jeff running duos, we dive into the latest from MLS's wild summer transfer window. Why did the Colorado Rapids just trade Djordje Mihailovic to Toronto FC? What does it mean for them, for Toronto, and for the league's cash trade rule? We answer all of those questions before digging into LAFC's soon-to-be-finalized deal for Son Heung-min and a set of other transfers that have caught our eye.

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The TSS European Club Trophy Draft!

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:03:23 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to decide which top European teams will earn the most trophies in this coming season, via the medium of a draft! Each host gets six picks, and each team gets a preview and rated for their chances to win their respective leagues, knockout cups, or a European title!

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Which Premier League new signing will have the biggest impact? | Listener Questions

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:30:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to delve into the Listener Questions mailbag! On this episode, we’re fielding your inquiries about the biggest goal threats among the Premier League’s new signings, the true value of nine-figure signings, the USL Jagermeister Cup, and much more!

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The Alexander Isak saga gets even more dramatic, plus big moves for Bayern, Chelsea, Arsenal, and more! | Transfer Update

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:13:50 GMT

Graham, Ryan and Taylor take a lengthy look at the latest big money moves in Europe, including the ongoing saga of Alexander Isak's potential move to Liverpool. Plus, Chelsea keep on spending, Arsenal does the same, Bayern drop a boatload to land an attacking talent, Granit Xhaka back in the Prem, and much much more!

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Are Tim Weah, Weston McKennie and Gio Reyna moving this summer? | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:37:42 GMT

The TSS Gang is here with our weekly foray into the US Men's National Team - and a transfer special! Will Weah, McKennie, Reyne, Sargent and Turner find pastures new this summer? We get into it!

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Is the 2025 Leagues Cup format the best yet? Plus, the latest on Thomas Muller to Vancouver | MLS Update

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:01:02 GMT

With Joe on MLS suspension courtesy of byzantine and arbitrary MLS podcast rules, Jeff and Taylor get into all the latest happenings around the league. What do we make of the impending start of the Leagues Cup, is the new format ideal and will it feel more or less like an exhibition this time around? Plus, Thomas Muller to Vancouver and Son to LAFC, plus a look back at the weekend's strugglers (Dallas, New England, and St. Louis).

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Was England's Euro 2025 win the wildest tournament run ever? | The Bulletin

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:20:55 GMT

The TSS Gang is back with a Bulletin news update episode, led by England's victory at UEFA Women's Euro 2025 - a triumph marked by unlikely comebacks, dramatic shootouts and an all-time clutch performance from Chloe Kelly! Plus, we take a look at the latest Premier League summer friendlies and news of a Bend it Like Beckham sequel!

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Altering the careers of a few USMNT "what ifs," plus second division dropoff, unappreciated goalkeeper performances, and more! | Listener Questions

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Graham and Taylor do their best to answer 6 of your VeryFine Listener Questions, including the purpose of confidential release clauses, the leagues with the biggest drop off from the top flight to their second division, re-doing the careers of a few USMNT players, competitive advantages from the Club World Cup, unappreciated goalkeeping performances, and more!

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Why Barca signed Rashford, Women's Euro final is set | The Bulletin

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:21:43 GMT

Graham returns! And he's here to talk Women's Euros, the MLS All-Star game and surrounding events, Barcelona's transfer activity, new kit deals, and much much more!

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Does MLS still need the All-Star Game? Plus, Messi’s no-show and a potential schedule change

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 21:48:30 GMT

From Austin, Jeff and Joe dive into the biggest talking points from MLS’s All-Star break. Lionel Messi’s decision to skip the All-Star Game raises the question: does MLS still even need the game? We discuss that, the current All-Star format, the Skills Challenge, and the fresh rumblings about the league changing its schedule to mirror Europe’s biggest leagues. All that — and more — on the show.

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What next for Vancouver without Pedro Vite? Plus, interesting moves for Colorado and Atlanta, and chaos reigns supreme in El Trafico | MLS Update

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:19:26 GMT

Jeff and Joe join Taylor from Austin (they're in the same city but not in the same room) to discuss some of the biggest moves so far in the MLS summer window, and reach the group conclusions that 1) Lionel Messi is good and 2) El Trafico is fun. You heard it here first!

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Gio Reyna’s Serie A transfer? Candidates for a late World Cup roster push? | USMNT Listener Questions

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:39:08 GMT

Taylor and Joe tag-team your USMNT questions, digging into Gio Reyna’s reported move to Parma, some of the pool’s most polarizing players, players who could make a late push onto the 2026 World Cup roster, Pochettino’s roster management, and more!

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USMNT hypotheticals, La Liga Tax Issues & 'Proper Football Men' | Listener Questions

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:30:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to gather around the Listener Questions Mailbag and answer the queries therein! On this episode, we’re talking about MLS playoff structures, we’re asking why so many players and coaches in Spain get convicted of tax evasion, we’re discovering what a ‘proper football man’ is, and much more!

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The hunt for Alexander Isak, plus Arsenal, Spurs and Liverpool all strengthening with big money moves | Transfer Update

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:24:39 GMT

We take a longer look at some of the biggest moves in the Premier League... since the last big-money moves in the Premier League.

What next for Alexander Isak: pursued by Liverpool with Newcastle hoping to hold onto their world-class frontman? Have Arsenal finally gotten the striker they need, even at the expense of a more obvious area of vulnerability? How much improved will Tottenham be next season, and will Manchester United... be improved at all? Those moves and more on today's show!

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USMNT transfer updates: Malik Tillman’s big move! Can Gio Reyna and Yunus Musah find new clubs?

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:42:20 GMT

The awesome foursome is here to dive into a slew of USMNT transfers. What do we make of Malik Tillman’s move to Bayer Leverkusen? Will Johnny Cardoso thrive at Atletico Madrid? How will Damion Downs and Patrick Agyemang do in the English Championship? What awaits Matt Turner at Lyon? All that, plus discussion of Gio Reyna’s next move, Yunus Musah’s future, Tim Weah’s potential trip to France, Josh Sargent, Cameron Carter-Vickers, and so, so much more on the show!

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The Supporters' Shield race heats up! Plus, can Inter Miami keep getting away with this? | MLS Update

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:26:16 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe combine to take a look at the MLS teams vying for the Supporters' Shield! We dig deep on the Columbus Crew, FC Cincinnati, Inter Miami, Nashville SC, the Philadelphia Union, San Diego FC, Minnesota United, and the Vancouver Whitecaps. Plus, will Inter Miami skirt the MLS roster rules to sign Rodrigo De Paul? Is Diego Luna going to move to Europe? And is Timo Werner headed to New Jersey? All that -- and so much more -- on the show.

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Are Chelsea now the best team in the world? | Club World Cup Final Review

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:58:05 GMT

Paris Saint-Germain's hot streak came to an end on Sunday when Chelsea were declared world champions in the first edition of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup. (We all saw that coming, right?) The TSS Gang is here to review the game and take a look at the tournament itself!

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What should the USMNT actually be ranked in the FIFA World Rankings? | Listener Questions

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:00:00 GMT

We take a look at your most recent questions, including...

1) The lows of soccer fandom: getting over a tough loss

2) What's the best place to sit when watching a game: behind the goal or at midfield?

3) Should Concacaf experiment with the format and structure of the Gold Cup, given its frequency?

4) What makes a B Squad a B Squad - aka, when does it officially become a B Team?

5) Will Wales make the World Cup without Gareth Bale?

6) What is the realistic world ranking for the 2025 US Gold Cup team?

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How worried should Real Madrid be after PSG blowout? | Club World Cup Review

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:20:34 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into the latest from the Club World Cup! How did PSG and Chelsea advance past Real Madrid and Fluminense? What went wrong for Xabi Alonso’s team against the European champions? And what do we expect in the final? All that — and more — on the show!

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Gold Cup takeaways, and predicting Pochettino's World Cup Roster | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:20:35 GMT

We take one last look back at the USMNT's performance in the 2025 Gold Cup, and give our biggest takeaways from the tournament that was. Which starting spots remain open? What are the biggest areas of concern when it comes to depth? How much do we now know about Pochettino's style and approach?

After that, we attempt to determine Poch's most likely roster for the 2026 World Cup, and then review our own individual selections.

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Rodrigo De Paul to Inter Miami? Patrick Agyemang’s transfer, Insigne out in Toronto & more | MLS Update

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:13:30 GMT

Taylor, Jeff Rueter, and Joe dive into the latest news from around MLS. We discuss Inter Miami’s pursuit of Atletico Madrid and Argentina midfielder Rodrigo De Paul (can they pull it off?!), Toronto FC’s new Italian-less era without Lorenzo Insigne, Charlotte FC’s major roster moves featuring a potential move for Patrick Agyemang, and New York City FC’s new DP. Plus, we look back at the weekend that was in MLS and ahead to this week's U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals.

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USMNT v Mexico review: What went wrong in the Gold Cup final?

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:35:16 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into anything and everything from the USMNT’s 2-1 loss to Mexico in the Gold Cup final. What went wrong for Pochettino’s team? Why couldn’t the U.S. find a foothold in the game? How much responsibility for the issues falls on Poch? Which players struggled? And did anyone impress? All that — and more — on the show.

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Tim Weah's earnings, the worst tournament performances & soccer as art | Listener Questions

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:30:00 GMT

Taylor, Graham and Ryan are here to delve into your questions! On this episode, we’re looking at the worst tournament performances in history, we’re trying to find out if Tim Weah earned more than his dad, we’re looking at players who stayed loyal to their clubs - to the detriment of their careers - and much more!

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USMNT v Guatemala review: why the game went from very good to very tense very quickly

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:30:32 GMT

We spend over an hour breaking down the USA's Gold Cup semifinal win over Guatemala. Why were the first 15 minutes so strong, and why did the momentum change so comprehensively as the game went on? Who stood out in a positive way, and who put in a less-than-stellar shift? Plus, we try to understand Pochettino's tactical decisions and substitution patterns, and take a look ahead to this weekend's final against Mexico.

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What does Man City's shock Club World Cup exit say about their upcoming season?

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:28:56 GMT

The Club World Cup quarterfinal bracket is set, with Man City and Inter both failing to make the cut after defeats to non-European opposition. We look back at all the Round of 16 games and take a look ahead to the best matchups in the final eight!

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Who understands their player pool more: Pochettino with the US or Marsch with Canada?

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:15:49 GMT

Jeff Reuter takes a break from covering all the soccer to discuss... all the soccer. We spend the first 2 segments of the show discussing Canada and the USA's respective performances at the Gold Cup, and also take a look at the USMNT's semifinal matchup with Guatemala. After that, we break down the MLS All-Star selections, ponder the arrival of Timo Werner and mourn the departure of Olivier Giroud.

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USMNT v Costa Rica: Is Freese now Poch's number one after Gold Cup heroics?

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:49:01 GMT

The United States Men's National Team are through to the semifinals of the Gold Cup after overcoming Costa Rica via penalty shootout. It was a match to remember for (Harvard's) Matt Freese, and a demonstration of growth in the national team group. Bring on Guatemala!

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Can anyone stop Man City? | Club World Cup Review

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:47:59 GMT

The FIFA Club World Club Group Stage has concluded, giving us the opportunity to look back at the biggest storylines so far, while also taking a look ahead to some very enticing Round of 16 matchups!

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Is the next USMNT manager already working in Concacaf? | Take It or Leave It

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:19:04 GMT

For the first time in 2025, we return to the TIOLI well! We're discussing your hottest takes, including the success of the Club World Cup, the next USMNT manager, Thomas Frank finally being the right managerial fit for Spurs, Manchester United's timeline to silverware, and much more!

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What’s wrong with the USMNT? | Listener Questions

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:53:20 GMT

The whole gang is here to dive into your questions! Should the Club World Cup be hosted in a specific region of the U.S.? How would each of us improve our national teams if FIFA allowed trades between federations? Which USMNT players do we think Poch trusts most? And why isn’t the USMNT performing at a higher level? Plus, how would Southampton do in Serie A? All that — and more — on the show.

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Inter Miami’s historic Club World Cup run & cash trade proposals | MLS Update

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:08:39 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe are here to dive into the latest from around MLS (and the MLS teams at the Club World Cup). Just how did Inter Miami pull off the first competitive victory for an MLS team over a UEFA opponent with their win over Porto? And how did they advance from the Club World Cup’s Group A to book a date with PSG in the Round of 16? Plus, we propose a set of cash trades as the summer transfer window nears. All that — and more — on the show.

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USMNT v Haiti: the Gold Cup group stage is finished - long live the knockout round!

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:37:32 GMT

Your favorite foursome is back together to discuss the USA's final game of the Gold Cup group stage. What went right against Haiti, whose stock is up (and down) after the latest performance, and what do we want to see from Poch's men against Costa Rica in the knockout round?

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USMNT v Saudi Arabia: Did Pochettino’s team take a step forward?

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:33:55 GMT

Taylor is back! The whole gang combines to review the United States’ 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia in the Gold Cup group stage. What did we learn from the latest 90 minutes of action for Poch’s team? Who stood out? And who struggled? And what do we want to see more of? All that — and more — on the show.

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Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid, Benfica-Boca madness & tickets | Club World Cup Review

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:14:11 GMT

With the first round of the Club World Cup’s group stage games complete, Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to chat about the biggest standout stories from the tournament so far. From FIFA’s approach to staging the competition to our first look at Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid to the South American teams showing out, there was plenty to sink our teeth into.

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MLS vs. Saudi Pro League All-Stars: Who Would Win? | Listener Questions

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:30:42 GMT

The TSS Gang is here and ready to dive into the Listener Questions mailbag! On this episode, we’re looking at the best player never to score a goal, we’re comparing the MLS and Saudi All-Stars, we’re asking if an alternative soccer league can go mainstream, and much more!

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LAFC (kinda?) hang with Chelsea! Inter Miami dissapoint, Sounders' near comeback & more | MLS Update

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:06:12 GMT

With Jeff Rueter fresh off a trip to Seattle covering the Sounders' Club World Cup clash with Botafogo, he and Joe Lowery dive into the latest from MLS teams at the tournament. How are they doing after one game played apiece? And who's stood out so far? Plus, what's happened in MLS's regular season? All that -- and more -- on the show.

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USMNT v Trinidad & Tobago: Who shined in the U.S.'s Gold Cup opener?

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:09:34 GMT

The USMNT kicked its 2025 Gold Cup campaign off with a much-needed with for Mauricio Pochettino's side - the TSS Gang is here to get under the hood of the performance and to see how it affects the national team going forward!

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Club World Cup Preview: Groups E-H, featuring Real Madrid, Man City, Juventus, and more!

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:30:00 GMT

Part two of our 2025 Club World Cup Previews are here! We have 2 truths and a lie about each team in Groups E through H, and once again, it's up to the co-hosts (and you all) to figure out which is which.

Group E: Joe

River Plate (Argentina)

Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan)

Monterrey (Mexico)

Inter Milan (Italy)

Group F: Taylor

Fluminense (Brazil)

Borussia Dortmund (Germany)

Ulsan HD (Korea Republic)

Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)

Group G: Graham

Manchester City (England)

Wydad AC (Morocco)

Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)

Juventus (Italy)

Group H: Ryan

Real Madrid (Spain)

Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)

Pachuca (Mexico)

Red Bull Salzburg (Austria)

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Club World Cup Preview: Group A through Group D, featuring PSG, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and more!

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:11:10 GMT

We preview the start of the 2025 Club World Cup using the tried and true method of lying about the teams involved. We have 2 truths and a lie about each team in Groups A through D, and it's up to the co-hosts (and you all) to figure out which is which.

Group A: Taylor

Al Ahly (Egypt)
Porto (Portugal)
Palmeiras (Brazil)
Inter Miami (United States)

Group B: Ryan

Paris Saint-Germain (France)
Atlético Madrid (Spain)
Botafogo (Brazil)
Seattle Sounders (United States)

Group C: Graham

Bayern Munich (Germany)
Auckland City (New Zealand)
Boca Juniors (Argentina)
Benfica (Portugal)

Group D: Joe

Flamengo (Brazil)
Espérance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia)
Chelsea (England)
LAFC (United States)

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Where is the hope for Poch’s USMNT after Switzerland embarrassment?

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:14:39 GMT

After the United States’ 4-0 loss to Switzerland on Tuesday night, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into what went wrong for Pochettino’s team. What was behind his lineup choices? Who struggled? Did we learn anything at all? And how can the USMNT improve? All that — and more — on the show.

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Expectations for Inter Miami, Seattle Sounders & LAFC at the Club World Cup! | MLS Update

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:18:45 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe take a look at MLS’s three Club World Cup entrants to examine just what the next couple of weeks will hold for them. Which team has the best chance to make it out of the group? And which team is most in trouble? Plus, we chat about DC United’s struggles after their 7-1 loss to the Chicago Fire over the weekend. All that — and more — on the show.

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USMNT v Turkiye: deep-dive review and individual player analysis

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 23:27:41 GMT

Graham and Joe are running the show for a special Saturday TSS episode! They're breaking down the USA's 2-1 friendly loss to Turkiye, with the general consensus that this was "mostly pretty okay." Which players impressed and which ones validated the hosts' respective low opinions? Is Pochettino 100% aware that John Tolkin is in the squad? How much Max Arfsten stock is Graham looking to acquire? Was Alex Freeman good-interesting, bad-interesting, or somewhere inbetween? Plus, a brief not on what we want to see against the Swiss and their inferior cheese.

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End of Season Awards: Best Player, Manager, Goal and much more!

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:17:00 GMT

We're rolling out the red carpet for the Annual Total Soccer Show End of (European) Season Awards! Or, the Toties as all the cool kids are calling it! In this episode, we’re handing out awards for the best players, teams, managers, moments, stories, and much more! It's surely the most glamorous episode on the podcast calendar!

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Who will step up for Mauricio Pochettino? | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:07:57 GMT

The awesome foursome is here to break down the latest news from the U.S. men’s national team, with Folarin Balogun and a pair of other USMNTers dropping out of Poch’s squad due to injury. Who will step up in the absence of so many first-choice starters? Who are we most excited to watch ahead of Saturday’s friendly against Turkey? And what should we expect from the USMNT’s friendly opponents? All that — and more — on the show.

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MLS midseason awards! MVP, best young player, worst preseason predictions & more | MLS Update

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:42:23 GMT

At the halfway point of the MLS season, Taylor, Joe, and Jeff dive into a batch of midseason awards and superlatives, ranking from MVP to the best young player to our best (and worst) preseason predictions to the best storyline of 2025. Plus, we chat about LAFC’s win over Club America that booked their spot in the Club World Cup and the Vancouver Whitecaps’ huge Concacaf Champions Cup final loss to Cruz Azul.

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How will Wirtz fit in at Liverpool? Is Fernandes really leaving Man Utd? | Transfer Window Update

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:22:32 GMT

The summer transfer window has swung open! Some big deals have already been done and many more are on the cards for Europe's biggest teams!

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PSG v Inter: Champions League Final review

Sat, 31 May 2025 22:38:04 GMT

No spoilers in the title or description...

Until here!

We review PSG's EMPHATIC win over Inter in the Champions League Final. How good were the Parisians and how poor were their Italian counterparts? How were PSG able to cause so many problems on both sides of the ball? What does this mean for the respective legacies of Luis Enrique and Simone Inzaghi? Can Graham pronounce the name Warren? All that and much, much more!

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What happened to Man City's alleged rule breaches? | Listener Questions

Fri, 30 May 2025 11:30:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to answer your questions! On this episode we’re asking what happened to Man City’s points deduction woes, we’re considering whether The USMNT should tank the Gold Cup, we’re asking if there’s a world where Man Utd gets its finances in order, and much more!

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PSG v Inter: 2025 Champions League Final preview and predictions

Thu, 29 May 2025 17:45:25 GMT

Your favorite foursome is back together to preview this weekend's Champions League Final. Is this our dream final? How do the narratives on the two teams differ? Who will be the key players in the tactical battle? Plus, potential lineups, key matchups, and our individual scoreline predictions.

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Is Pochettino sending a message with his latest roster? | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 28 May 2025 16:23:31 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, and Joe break down Mauricio Pochettino's roster for the USMNT's busy summer. Where are all the big stars? How big of a problem is Christian Pulisic's absence? And is Poch sending a message with his squad selections? Which players should we be paying special attention to? We discuss all that -- and much more -- on the show.

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What it’s like interviewing Messi! Plus, Atlanta United’s big win & Christian Pulisic drama | MLS Update

Tue, 27 May 2025 17:03:30 GMT

Taylor, Joe, and Jeff are joined by MLS Season Pass’ Michele Giannone to talk all things MLS (and a bit of USMNT). We chat about what was it like for Michele to interview Lionel Messi last week, Atlanta United’s big win over FC Cincinnati on Sunday, St. Louis City’s struggles, the San Jose Earthquakes’ turnaround, and a pair of big games coming up this weekend for the Vancouver Whitecaps and LAFC. Then we close with a look at the USMNT’s latest roster — ahead of a lengthy episode reviewing Poch’s whole squad tomorrow.

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McTominay's Scudetto-winning moment, how Arsenal made WCL history, and much more! | Weekend Review

Mon, 26 May 2025 16:44:02 GMT

With Ryan in London cheering on Wimbledon and hurling insults at Walsall, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to take a look back at a wild final weekend in most of Europe's domestic leagues. How did Arsenal manage to best reigning back-to-back champions Barcelona in the Women's Champions League Final? How did Scott McTominay cement his legacy in Napoli lore? Plus, crazy swings in the race for the top 5 in England, farewells in La Liga, and dramatic late goals in MLS!

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Riqui Puig to the USMNT, changing the FA Cup & mid-season manager switches | Listener Questions

Fri, 23 May 2025 11:30:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to delve into the Lsietenr Questions mailbag! On this episode, we’re looking at the players who picked the wrong national team, we’re considering at the best mid-season managerial switches, and we’re putting Riqui Puig in the USMNT!

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Spurs finally win a trophy! Why were Man Utd so bad? | Europa League Final review

Thu, 22 May 2025 17:15:43 GMT

The whole gang is here to dive into the Europa League Final! How did Tottenham end their trophy drought? What went wrong for Manchester United? And what comes next for both struggling teams? All that — and more — on the show.

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Dest! Jedi! Wide attackers? Breaking down the USMNT Gold Cup provisional roster | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 21 May 2025 17:39:10 GMT

We have the latest 60-player provisional roster for the USMNT, and we also have... waaaay too many thoughts about it. Surprise inclusions and omissions, our preferred final rosters and starting elevens, and a deeper look at what the pool itself reveals about the state of the program.

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Messi goes off on MLS refs, plus Greg Vanney’s new contract & Rivalry Week recap | MLS Update

Tue, 20 May 2025 16:15:25 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe dive into the latest and greatest from around MLS! From Lionel Messi’s referee complaints, potential new contract, and Inter Miami’s latest embarrassment to Greg Vanney’s new deal and El Trafico to a look around the best rivalries MLS has to offer, we ran the bases.

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Crystal Palace's historic FA Cup win & Serie A title drama | Weekend Review

Mon, 19 May 2025 16:39:31 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look back upon an action-packed - and emotional - weekend, in which Crystal Palace scored a victory for the Underdogs, Napoli and Inter kept a dramatic scudetto race going, and much more!

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Como's success, Antony's increased production & vibes! | Listener Questions

Fri, 16 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here with another adventure in the Listener Questions mailbag! On this episode, we’re debating vibes and data, we’re making a league of American-owned teams, we’re taking a trip to Como, and much more!

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What went wrong for Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid and what needs to go right for Xabi Alonso? | The Big Thing w/ Jack Lang

Thu, 15 May 2025 18:47:30 GMT

It's the return of The Big Thing, and it's a topic featuring a legendary manager, a legendary club and a legendary national team... and we're hoping for at least a somewhat legendary episode! Taylor is joined by Joe and Graham (and then later The Athletic's Jack Lang) to discuss Carlo Ancelotti's impending departure from Real Madrid, what happens next for Florentino Perez's side, and the situation Ancelotti is walking into with Brazil.

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Why isn’t the Bundesliga home to top U.S. players? Plus, Poch hasn't talked with Dest? | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 14 May 2025 16:38:13 GMT

The awesome foursome is here to dive into all things U.S. men’s national team! On today’s show, we discussed the decline of Americans playing in the German top-flight, Sergiño Dest not having heard from Poch, and a trio of under-the-radar U.S. players in a brand-new “Show and Tell” segment.

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Which MLS superstar would we build our team around? Plus, trophy favorites, rising stars & more | MLS Update

Tue, 13 May 2025 17:16:06 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe combine to tackle a set of big-picture questions about MLS! From franchise cornerstones to MLS Cup favorites to rising young USMNT talents to teams with work to do this summer, we covered an Obed Vargas-esque amount of ground.

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Barcelona's incredible Clasico win & drama in Serie A! | Weekend Review

Mon, 12 May 2025 16:35:16 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look back upon an action-packed weekend, in which Barcelona triumphed in a wild Clasico, Bayern Munich celebrated their latest title, the scudetto race tightened up in Italy, and much more!

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Is Xabi Alonso a good fit for Real Madrid? | Listener Questions

Fri, 09 May 2025 11:30:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here with our latest foray into the Listener Questions mailbag! On this episode, we're asking whether Big Ange could coach in MLS, whether Xabi Alonso is what Real Madrid needs, whether the Bundesliga would be better off on NBC, and much more!

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Was Inter v Barcelona the best Champions League semifinal ever? | Champions League Review

Thu, 08 May 2025 17:37:36 GMT

This week's Champions League semifinals were incredible, and we spent well a lot lot lot of time breaking them down! From individual performances to tactical tweaks to key moments, we're going through it all. Plus, was Donnarumma's save in the 8th minute the best in recent memory? Why couldn't Lamine Yamal have more of an impact? Did Achraf Hakimi... actually defend? All that and plenty more!

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Daryl Dike is back! Plus, Weston McKennie’s new Juve contract & Poch’s successor | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 07 May 2025 16:40:09 GMT

The foursome is here to dive into all things USMNT! From Weston McKennie’s new contract at Juventus to Daryl Dike’s first start in 750 days to just who might follow Mauricio Pochettino as U.S. coach, we covered ground like Tyler Adams.

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Is Inter Miami's project a failure? Plus, Seattle Sounders and San Diego FC explode | MLS Update

Tue, 06 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, and Joe dive into the wide world of MLS, starting with a look back at Inter Miami's latest misstep in a knockout competition. What went wrong for Miami in their Concacaf Champions Cup defeat against the Vancouver Whitecaps? And what does it mean? Then, we chat about a slew of Western Conference teams stepping up, the Revs' run of form, and more.

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The Kane curse is over! Are Arsenal in top five trouble? | Weekend Review

Mon, 05 May 2025 14:54:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look back on a weekend where Bayern Munich won the league - without kicking a ball - Chelsea toppled the reigning champions, the scudetto race stayed tight, and much more!

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Which USMNT players should Wrexham sign? | Listener Questions!

Fri, 02 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here with the latest batch of Listener Questions! On this episode, we’re sending some Americans to Wrexham, we’re analyzing Napoli’s transfer business, and much more!

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Is Lamine Yamal playing at Messi levels for Barcelona? I Champions League Review

Thu, 01 May 2025 15:50:00 GMT

We spend a lot of time breaking down Barcelona's 3-3 draw with Inter, and then a marginally smaller amount of time on PSG's 1-0 win over Arsenal. How incredible is Lamine Yamal and how is it that he's still young enough to attend prom? Is Donnarumma the least athletic athletic person in the Champions League? What lessons can each team take from their opening match into the second leg?

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Chris Richards' impressive season! Plus, could Poch leave for Spurs? | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:26:00 GMT

Our foursome dives into the latest surrounding the U.S. men’s national team, discussing Chris Richards’ form for Crystal Palace, a pair of budding MLS stars making their case for national team inclusion, and Mauricio Pochettino’s love affair with Tottenham.

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Nashville SC explode! Paul Pogba to DC United? Can Bruce fix the Quakes? | MLS Update

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:56:00 GMT

Jeff Rueter joins Taylor and Joe to chat about all things MLS, from Nashville SC’s wild 7-2 win over the Chicago Fire (featuring a battle between a pair of former USMNT managers!) to DC United’s pursuit of Paul Pogba to the chaos that is the Western Conference. All that — and more — on the show.

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Liverpool's title win and an epic Clasico win for Barcelona! | Weekend Review

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:17:00 GMT

There was no shortage of drama on a weekend where Liverpool wrapped up the league, Barcelona edged a brilliant Clasico battle, Man City and Crystal Palace progressed to the FA Cup Final, Napoli took the advantage in the scudetto race, and much more!

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Should Real Madrid choose between Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior? | Listener Questions

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:30:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to answer your questions! On this episode, we consider whether PSG needs a stronger domestic league, if Real Madrid must chose between its star forwards, and which players we should send to Pawnee, Indiana!

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Will Wrexham survive the Championship? I The Bulletin

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:28:00 GMT

We take a look at some of the biggest stories we haven't yet spent time discussing, including Wrexham's looming promotion to the Championship, Leeds potentially parting ways with manager Daniel Farke, who has more at stake in the Copa del Rey Final this weekend, and the biggest moves on MLS transfer deadline day.

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Will the U.S. make it out of their 2026 World Cup group? | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:37:00 GMT

Ryan is back! Taylor, Joe, and Ryan dive into the latest surrounding the USMNT, covering the team’s injury list (Balogun is back! Dest is…kind of back? What’s next for Pepi?) and answering your questions. Could the U.S. get grouped in ’26? What state’s five-a-side team would win in a tournament? All that — and more — on the show.

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Best and worst of the MLS transfer window! | MLS Update

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:21:00 GMT

Jeff Rueter joins Taylor, Graham, and Joe to break down the highs and lows of the MLS primary transfer window ahead of tomorrow’s deadline. Which team had the best window? Which team had the worst window? What was the best individual move of the window? And which move most left us scratching our heads? All that — and some newsy updates from around MLS — on the show.

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Was Trent Alexander-Arnold's goal his best (and maybe last) for Liverpool? I Weekend Review

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:18:00 GMT

With Ryan trying to stay sane navigating post-holiday highways, it's left to Graham, Joe and Taylor to breakdown all the action from this past weekend. Big wins for Liverpool and Aston Villa, a wild one between Barcelona and Celta Vigo, and a title race in Italy?! All that, and much more!

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Kevin de Bruyne to Real Madrid? | Listener Questions

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:31:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is back to field your questions! On this episode, we ask which continent Kevin de Bruyne will play on next, we ask what happened to the Confederations Cup, we look at what's happening at Reading FC, and much more!

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Did Ancelotti’s magic wear off for Real Madrid? | Champions League Review

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:34:00 GMT

With Ryan doing his best to remain level-headed on an 8-hour road trip with family, it's left to Graham, Joe and Taylor to break down this week's Champions League results. All 4 winners from the first leg advanced to the next round, but there was considerable drama along the way... except in Madrid, where Los Blancos weren't able to find their customary spark. So, who is the favorite to win it all, and what will Graham do without John McGinn in the competition?

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Playing USMNT Jeopardy! Testing our trivia knowledge

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:54:00 GMT

Taylor ‘Alex Trebek’ Rockwell hosts the very first edition of TSS Jeopardy! Ryan, Graham, and Joe compete to answer questions about the USMNT, ranging from top-scorers in various leagues to historic red cards to notorious opponents. There’s drama. There’s intrigue. And there’s plenty of chaos.

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Why didn’t MLS change its calendar? Plus, a blockbuster trade & teams we’re worried about | MLS Update

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:29:00 GMT

Jeff Rueter joins Taylor and Joe to discuss the latest from around MLS. Up first: why did MLS decide not to shift to the European calendar with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon? Could a change still be on the table? Then, we chat about the Columbus Crew’s acquisition of Daniel Gazdag from the Philadelphia Union. What other teams are in the market ahead of next week’s deadline day? Finally, we ponder: which teams should we be worried about after the first eight games of 2025? All that — and more — on the show.

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Salah shines, Mbappe sees red & Bayern split points with Dortmund | Weekend Review

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:45:00 GMT

The TSS Gang looks back upon another action-packed weekend, in which the big derby games in Germany and Italy ended in deadlocks, Man Utd and Tottenham suffered four-goal defeats, and Barcelona's hot streak continued!

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Can we buy a USL team? | Listener Questions

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:45:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here once more to answer your questions! On this episode, we discuss the practicalities of an MLS schedule change, we look forward to the reported Women's Club World Cup, we discover Discovery Rights, and much more!

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Is Barca-PSG the Champions League final we all should want? I Champions League Review

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:30:00 GMT

The full foursome is here to break down all the action from a goal-filled week of Champions League fixtures! How did Arsenal manage to take apart Real Madrid? Can the Spanish giants respond in the second leg? Can anyone top PSG AND Barcelona, and what happens if those two meet in the final? Was the Thuram assist a full Alec Baldwin? All that and much much more!

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Can Poch (or anyone) lead the U.S. to a World Cup semifinal? | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:17:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, and Joe tackle your hot takes on today’s USMNT-centric show. Can the U.S. make a World Cup semifinal? Does the U.S. have a chemistry problem? Should Poch call a completely new center back group in June? All that — and much more — on the show.

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Why American soccer needs semi-pro leagues I Real Central New Jersey's Ira Jersey on founding a club

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Our longtime friend Ira Jersey is here for a bonus episode to discuss his club, Real Central New Jersey. Founded in early 2020 (what a fun time), RCNJ sought to bridge the divide between soccer in North Jersey and soccer in South Jersey. But what has the club learned along the way? How has it grown and stayed increasingly relevant in its local community? And, right off the bat, is it "ray-al" or "real?" Plus, the potential impact of promotion and relegation, the barriers to growth for small clubs, and much much more!

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Kevin De Bruyne to Inter Miami? Plus, buying or selling playoff teams in the East | MLS Update

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Taylor, Jeff, Graham, and Joe dive into the latest and greatest from around MLS! In a wide-ranging discussion of the Eastern Conference’s top teams, we chat about the reports linking Kevin De Bruyne to Inter Miami. How could it happen? Would adding De Bruyne be against the rules? How would he fit into the team? We also sink our teeth into how the Crew are thriving in a post-Cucho world, the Philadelphia Union’s hot start, what’s next for FC Cincinnati, and so, so much more.

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Why was the Manchester derby so bad? | Weekend Review

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:43:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look back upon a weekend in which the Manchester derby did not live up to expectations, Real Madrid suffered a big home defeat, the USWNT clocked a win in California, and much more!

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Is the Premier League boring? | Listener Questions

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here for another dive into the Listener Questions mailbag! On this ep, we ask whether this Premier League season is boring, what the USWNT needs to do ahead of the 2027 World Cup, and much more!

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The US is getting another World Cup! | The Bulletin

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:25:00 GMT

Rounding up all the news that's fit to be... rounded up, I guess? We're taking a longer look at some of the biggest stories from the week, including the US very likely getting to host the 2031 Women's World Cup, the downfall of the Brazil national team, a random playoff for the final Club World Cup spot, banned bodyguards, and much much more!

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Drafting our best USMNT XIs | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:57:00 GMT

Presenting: The Total Soccer Show's USMNT Draft! Ryan conducts a fierce battle between Taylor, Graham, and Joe, who each draft a team of 11 U.S. players in hopes of building the best possible lineup. Whose team ends up as the strongest outfit? And what did this exercise tell us about the state of Mauricio Pochettino's player pool? All that -- and more -- on the show.

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Peter Vermes out at SKC! Plus, buying or selling the West’s top teams | MLS Update

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:47:00 GMT

Jeff Rueter joins the show to chat with Taylor and Joe about all things MLS! After Peter Vermes’ time with Sporting Kansas City came to a close earlier this week, we discuss Vermes’ legacy, what went wrong, and what comes next for SKC. Then it’s on to a chat about the top teams out West: which clubs are for real? And which are pretenders? Finally, we close out with a couple of quick hits from around the league.

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Man City stay in trophy contention, Barcelona can't stop scoring | Weekend Review

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:09:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look back upon a weekend in which European domestic soccer returned with the FA Cup quarterfinals, a tight title race in Spain, a big result for Bayern, a bad one for Milan, and much more!

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Relegating Man Utd & Changing the Throw-In rules! | Take It Or Leave It

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here with the glorious return of Take It Or Leave It, the show where we assess your hottest takes! On this episode, we ask if Man Utd need a good relegation to clear house, whether Walker Zimmerman is a top-tier USMNT defender, and much more!

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MLS 1.0 vs 2025 USL, Gio Reyna's consistent lack of minutes, and a new twist on five-aside I Listener Questions

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:30:00 GMT

On today's episode, we answer your listener questions, only 1 of which is fully related to the USMNT.

1) How does the current USL championship stack up to MLS just before David Beckham arrived?

2) Can you walk through the economics of an MLS team?

3) What's the history of interpretive statistics like expected goals?

4) Why has Gio Reyna consistently struggled to get playing time with different clubs and coaches even when he is healthy?

5) Should American players stop leaving for Europe unless they are promised a starting role and a pile of money?

6) What animal in the animal kingdom wins a game of 5 aside?

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How to get the USMNT on track for a successful 2026 World Cup | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:51:00 GMT

In the aftermath of the low point of Mauricio Pochettino’s (short) tenure, Ryan, Taylor, and Joe dive into a list of things the U.S. needs to do to prepare for next summer’s World Cup. From hoping some of the USMNT’s key players improve their club situations to firming up the U.S. identity, we covered a ton of ground.

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Charlotte FC’s Dean Smith talks MLS, Agyemang and more! Plus, teams we’re worried about | MLS Update

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:31:00 GMT

We’ve got a packed show for you! Taylor, Graham, Joe, and Jeff Rueter dive into the latest from around MLS (and bemoan the USMNT just a little bit more), discussing which teams most impressed us this past weekend — and which teams should be worried. Then, Ryan interviews Charlotte FC manager Dean Smith in a conversation that stretches from Patrick Agyemang to Smith’s broader thoughts on MLS.

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USMNT vs. Canada: What did we learn from a disappointing result?

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:19:00 GMT

It's been a difficult week for the USMNT and the TSS Gang is here to break down the CONCACAF Nations League third-place playoff defeat at the hands of Canada.

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USMNT vs. Panama Deep-Dive Review: What Went Wrong?

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:43:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here for the post-mortem on Mauricio Pochettino's first competitive game at the helm of the USMNT. We look at the reasons behind the failure, the positives we can take, and how this team will progress going forward...

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USMNT v Panama: quick-take, hot-take review

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 01:53:00 GMT

Recorded minutes after the USMNT woke up from their nap to realize they were losing to Panama, it's a quick-take, hot-take episode of The Total Soccer Show! Joe and Taylor are here to commiserate, compare notes, try to figure out what to pay attention to in the rewatch... and generally just ponder what went so wrong for the United States in their Nations League semifinal. Tune in tomorrow for the full review, which will be at least 5% less emotional than this one.

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Will pro-rel in the USL change American soccer forever? | The Big Thing

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:23:00 GMT

Earlier this week, the United Soccer League (USL) broke the news that Promotion and Relegation was coming to the United States. Your favorite foursome (aside from the Ninja Turtles) is together again to discuss the news itself, the potential impact on American soccer and the looming questions still to be answered.

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USMNT vs. Panama preview & huge pro-rel news in USL

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:25:00 GMT

What a news day! The foursome dives into the USL’s announcement that promotion and relegation is coming to American soccer for the first time ever. What is the USL doing? When is it happening? And what was our first reaction to it? Then, we chat about the USMNT’s clash with Panama in the Concacaf Nations League on Thursday. What will the U.S. do without Jedi Robinson? And what do we expect to see from Poch’s team? All that — and more — on the show.

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Inter Miami’s win (and Messi’s injury), Steffen’s form, Vermes’ future & more w/Jeff Rueter | MLS Update

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:30:00 GMT

Taylor, Joe, and The Athletic’s Jeff Rueter combine to chat about a host of topics from around MLS! We start with Inter Miami’s big 2-1 road win over Atlanta United: what stood out from Miami’s revenge game? And what went wrong for Atlanta? And what’s up with Messi’s injury? Then we chat about players who have caught our eyes so far this season, from Hugo Cuypers in Chicago to Zack Steffen in Colorado. Finally, we close out with a chat about the New York Red Bulls’ attack, Nashville SC’s new look, Peter Vermes’ job security, and so much more.

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Newcastle's long-awaited trophy and late drama for Barcelona! | Weekend Review

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:14:13 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look back upon an eventful weekend which saw Newcastle Utd lift a trophy for the first time in forever! Elsewhere, Barcelona staged an epic comeback against title rivals Atletico Madrid, there was plenty of movement at the top in Serie A and Bayern Munich ceded ground in the Bundesliga!

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Which MLS team could hang with the USMNT? | Listener Questions

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to delve into the Listener Questions mailbag! On this episode, we're debating how an MLS team would fare against the USMNT, we're looking at next steps for João Félix, and much more!

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Can PSG win the whole thing? Madrid Derby penalty drama! Bayern Munich dominance! | Champions League Review

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:21:46 GMT

Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to break down all the second-leg clashes in the Champions League Round of 16, including a calm Simeone being totally cool with his side's penalty shootout loss, PSG finding a way to win against a strong Liverpool, Bayern Arsenal and Aston Villa being comprehensively better than their opponents, and much much more!

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Tyler Adams is back! Diego Luna is in! Thoughts on Poch’s roster | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:02:19 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into Mauricio Pochettino’s latest U.S. men’s national team roster. What do we make of the squad? Who stands out? Who missed the cut? And who should we expect to see in Poch’s lineup for the USMNT’s Concacaf Nations League semifinal clash with Panama on March 20th? All that — and more — on the show.

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LAFC’s problems, Philadelphia Union undefeated & more w/Jeff Rueter | MLS Update

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:53:00 GMT

Taylor and Joe are joined by The Athletic’s Jeff Rueter to discuss a host of topics from around MLS! We start with the two undefeated teams left in MLS: what’s behind the Philadelphia Union and the Vancouver Whitecaps thriving? And will they keep it up? Then we chat about Jordan Morris breaking records for the Seattle Sounders, issues in Los Angeles, Minnesota United’s spoiler credentials, San Diego FC without Chucky Lozano, fun young players in the East, and so much more.

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Pochettino’s USMNT Nations League Roster I Quick Take, Hot Take Analysis

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:57:39 GMT

With minutes to spare prior to USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino's press conference to discuss his roster for the Concacaf Nations League semifinal (and hopefully final), Joe and Taylor run through the 23-player squad and give their initial impressions, including surprise inclusions and omissions, areas of particular interest, and if Musah being listed as an attacker means he will automatically start scoring goals. Much more to come on our full roster review show tomorrow!

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Man City's crumbling, Juve's humbling & Bayern's stumbling | Weekend Review

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:39:56 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look back on a weekend where there were dramatic upset results at the top of the Bundesliga, Serie A and La Liga, and defending champions Man City faltered once again!

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Pep Guardiola's successor, Harry Kane's penalties and scoring against Messi's dog | Listener Questions

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to delve into the Listener Questions mailbag! In this episode, we explore life after Pep for Man City, we're looking at the all-time season penalty record and we're asking the Big Question: could any of us score a goal past Leo Messi's dog?

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Liverpool's smash-and-grab against PSG, Real Madrid's tactical tweaks versus Atletico, and much more | Champions League Review

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:53:17 GMT

Your favorite foursome is together again to briefly discuss the merits of bird enthusiasm, before spending a much larger chunk of time discussing the week's Champions League results. How did Liverpool manage to sneak a win against PSG? Was Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid a classic, or did it just have some classic moments? Plus. a big win for Arsenal, Leverkusen's poor execution against Bayern, and much much more!

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Pulisic’s media profile, Pochettino’s Dest alternatives & more | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:02:16 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, and Joe combine to answer a whole set of USMNT-themed questions! We discuss how the U.S. could set up in this month’s international window with Sergino Dest still out injured, the eagerness (or lack thereof) of key U.S. players to move into the public eye, what happened to Erik Palmer-Brown, why there aren’t more Americans in the Europa League & much more.

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Overreactions! Inter Miami better without Messi, San Diego waiting for De Bruyne & more | MLS Update

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:27:00 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to overreact to the first two weekends of the MLS season! We discuss Inter Miami’s impressive depth (and quickly rule out them being better without Leo Messi), the Philadelphia Union and Charlotte FC as contenders, the Columbus Crew thriving post-Cucho, and so much more. Then, Joe sits down with the LA Galaxy’s president of business operations and chief operating officer Tom Braun about the next steps for MLS, the impact of the 2026 World, and the impact of the Apple TV deal for the Galaxy.

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Drama in La Liga and Serie A title races, the FA Cup sets un unfortunate record! | Weekend Review

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:08:08 GMT

The TSS Gang is here on the back of another huge weekend of soccer, in which the FA Cup mostly went to form - with the competition setting a new terdious VAR record! - while the Serie A title race continues to go down to the wire and Real Madrid lost some vital ground in Spain!

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How does Jack Grealish know what time to catch the team bus? | Listener Questions

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to rummage through the latest correspondence from the Listener Questions mailbag! On today's episode, we're putting teams on the panic-o-meter, we're uniting Irish and Northern Irish soccer, and we're asking how players know what time to turn up for the team bus!

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Mourinho racism allegations, a new buyer for Rangers, Nunez on the outs at Liverpool I The Bulletin

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here with a news bulletin featuring some of soccer's big topics, including Galatasaray's allegations of racism against Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho, a new buyer for Rangers and a chance for a refresh, Darwin Nunez on the outs at Liverpool, and an incredible Copa del Rey clash between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

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Pochettino eyes talented dual-nationals, Josh Sargent’s red-hot form & more | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:21:38 GMT

With the March window nearing, Ryan, Taylor, and Joe dive into Mauricio Pochettino’s preliminary squad for the Concacaf Nations League final four. Which players excite us? And who do we think will make the final squad? Then it’s on to a chat about Christian Pulisic’s latest at Milan, Josh Sargent’s form, Gio Reyna’s Dortmund start, and so much more.

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San Diego FC’s debut, Berhalter is back, Atlanta United’s star-studded attack & more | MLS Update

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:07:40 GMT

The 2025 MLS season is officially underway! Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to look back at the biggest and most interesting games, stories, and performances from the first weekend of action. What did we make of San Diego FC’s debut? How did the Chicago Fire look under Gregg Berhalter? Will Atlanta United top Inter Miami’s goals tally (both for and against) from last year? Plus, so much more!

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Did Liverpool just win the Premier League? | Weekend Review

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:10:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look back on an eventful weekend, where Liverpool dominated Man City, Arsenal and Man Utd underwhelmed, Inter climbed back to the top of Serie A, and Major League Soccer returned!

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MLS 2025 Season Preview! Real Salt Lake, San Diego, San Jose, Seattle, Sporting KC, St. Louis & Vancouver

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:35:12 GMT

Our team-by-team MLS previews conclude with the second half of the Western Conference! Today, we’re looking at Real Salt Lake, San Diego, San Jose, Seattle, Sporting KC, St. Louis and Vancouver.

Where did we leave these teams last season? What’s changed over the offseason? And what’s the outlook for 2025? All that — and much, much, much more — on the show.

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Real Madrid dominate Man City & Celtic nearly shock Bayern! | Champions League Review

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:22:00 GMT

Graham and Ryan are here to run through all the Champions League Knockout Round Playoff Second Leg matches, including Real Madrid's imperious performance over Man City, a bad round for Italian teams, and much more!

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A new club for Gio Reyna? Plus, Paul Tenorio on USL's top-flight ambitions | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:32:43 GMT

With phrases like "lost patience" and "strike list" populating the rumor mills, Gio Reyna's exit from Dortmund might be fast-approaching. What's gone wrong for the (still) youngster at Dortmund, and where should he head from here?

There are also updates for Yunus Musah and Chris Richards, and then The Athletic's Paul Tenorio joins the show to discuss the USL's First Division ambitions. What might their new league look like, will promotion and relegation be involved, and how will MLS respond?

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MLS 2025 Season Preview! Austin, Colorado, Dallas, Houston, LAFC, LA Galaxy, Minnesota & Portland

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:47:00 GMT

Our team-by-team MLS previews roll on ahead of this weekend’s kickoff, with the first half of the Western Conference! Today, we’re looking at Austin FC, the Colorado Rapids, FC Dallas, the Houston Dynamo, LAFC, the LA Galaxy, Minnesota United, and the Portland Timbers!

Where did we leave these teams last season? What’s changed over the offseason? And what’s the outlook for 2025? All that — and much, much, much more — on the show.

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MLS 2025 Season Preview! Nashville, New England Revolution, NYCFC, New York Red Bulls, Orlando, Philadelphia & Toronto!

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Part two of our Eastern Conference Preview is here, just in time for the start of the 2025 MLS season this weekend!

On today’s episode, we're looking at Nashville, New England Revolution, NYCFC, New York Red Bulls, Orlando City, Philadelphia Union & Toronto.

Where did we leave these teams last season? What’s changed over the offseason? And what’s the outlook for 2025? All that — and much, much, much more — on the show.

Also, look out for our Western Conference Previews on the feed shortly!

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MLS 2025 Season Preview! Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, DC United, Inter Miami & CF Montreal

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:53:34 GMT

Buckle up, folks: the 2025 MLS season kicks off on Saturday and the TSS crew is here to get you up to speed on all 30 teams in the league!

On today’s episode, we dive into the first half of the Eastern Conference and detail Atlanta United, Charlotte FC, the Chicago Fire, FC Cincinnati, the Columbus Crew, DC United, Inter Miami, and CF Montreal. Where did we leave these teams last season? What’s changed over the offseason? And what’s the outlook for 2025? All that — and much, much, much more — on the show. Plus, look out for the rest of our team-by-team preview episodes later this week!

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Man Utd's Academy, Super Bowl style celebrations & Soccer Player Musicians! | Listener Questions

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang has assembled to gather around the Listener Questions mailbag! In this episode, we talk about the players we thought would be great but weren't, the decay in Man Utd's Academy, and much more!

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A wild finish between Man City and Real Madrid, McKennie's banger, a likable PSG, and more! | Champions League Review

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:41:30 GMT

Sounds the klaxon... it's Champions League Review time! The Phasening is dead: long live The Knockout Phase Playoffs - Part 1! We're breaking down all the action from this week's matches including what we learned (or continued to know) about Manchester City and Real Madrid, plus Weston McKennie's golazo, Dortmund heading in the right direction under Niko Kovac, dubious penalty decisions, and much much more!

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Pepi’s injury, 2025’s breakout players & must-watch MLS teams for U.S. fans | USMNT Weekly

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:06:53 GMT

It’s USMNT Weekly time! The foursome gathers to discuss the impact and severity of Ricardo Pepi’s injury — what does it mean for him and for the U.S.? Then we turned to a group of young USMNT-eligible players who could break through in 2025 before chatting about must-watch MLS teams for U.S. fans ahead of the new season.

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Grading the biggest moves from the wildest offseason in MLS history | MLS Update

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:29:58 GMT

With a slew of eight-figure transfers, Designated Players moving left and right, and some broken league records, it's been a huge offseason around MLS. On the first edition of our new, refreshed weekly "MLS Update" show, Taylor and Joe dive into some of the biggest moves from a winter that's surely in contention as one of the wildest windows in league history. From Atlanta United's spending spree to some major intra-league trades, we grade it all.

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Liverpool suffer FA Cup shock & Madrid derby tightens La Liga title race | Weekend Review

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:19:06 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look back on an action-packed weekend in which Liverpool were sent packing from the FA Cup by bottom-of-the-Championship Plymouth! In Spain, meanwhile, just two points separate the top three after a tense Madrid derby ended honors even.

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Introducing... TSS Trading Card Trivia!

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

On our final episode of the week, we have a new trivia concept to test out: Trading Card Trivia. Taylor has 15 random player cards and clues as to who they are. Who will reign supreme? Plus, a little World Cup trivia to round things out at the end of the episode.

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Miguel Almiron's career, the Luka Dončić trade soccer equivalent & more! | Listener Questions

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:15:35 GMT

The TSS Gang has gathered around the Listener Questions mailbag once again! We're talking about Miguel Almiron's journey back to Atlanta, managerial dress codes, the closest soccer equivalent to the Luka Dončić trade, and much more!

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USMNT Weekly: Big moves for John Tolkin, James Sands, Jack McGlynn, and more!

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:40:03 GMT

On this week's edition of USMNT Weekly, we're looking back at a busy January for American players, with plenty of transfers in Europe and a few groundbreaking moves in Major League Soccer!

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How will Rashford fit in at Aston Villa? Does Tel improve Spurs? | Deadline Day Updates

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:58:31 GMT

In our finest formalwear, we break down the last 48 hours of the January transfer window... that extended briefly into February. How will Villa bed-in all their new signings and will they push the club to greater heights? Are City's signings an indicator of a work-in-progress or a full-on rebuild? Does Joao Felix know where he's playing football at this point? All that and much much more!

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Arsenal ‘humble’ Man City, Lamine Yamal’s Messi moment & Milan Derby’s late chaos | Weekend Review

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:54:53 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into the weekend that was! We start off with a deep-dive into Arsenal’s massive win over Manchester City before heading to La Liga, where the title race took a turn, and moving to Italy for the Milan Derby. All that — and much more — on the show!

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Left wing ultras, local vs foreign fans & our favorite 'goal songs' | Listener Questions

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is delving into the giant burlap Listener Questions mailbag to discuss 'goal songs', Naomi Girma's record-breaking transfer, the evolution of managerial paychecks, and much more!

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Is the new UCL format better? How did City scrape through? Are PSG coming good? | Champions League Review

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:26:00 GMT

With Ryan taking his family's private sailing yacht across the Atlantic (presumably), it's left to your three remaining co-hosts to break down the final day of the Champions League Phasening, and take a longer look ahead to the knockout rounds.

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Jhon Duran to Saudi?! Naomi Girma’s record Chelsea move! | Transfer Window Update

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:24:51 GMT

The TSS crew is here to break down the latest and greatest January transfer rumblings. What’s the most recent update for Manchester United — and who is their new signing Patrick Dorgu? Is Douglas Luiz really leaving Juventus after just a few months? Could Timo Werner be heading to MLS? What do we make of Neymar’s move to Santos? And how much of a slam-dunk is Naomi Girma’s record-breaking move to Chelsea?

All that — and tons more — on the show.

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Building our USMNT rosters for the 2026 World Cup | USMNT Weekly

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 22:00:00 GMT

The 2026 World Cup is 499 days away! On the show, Ryan steers the ship while Taylor, Graham, and Joe build their ideal USMNT rosters for the World Cup. Will we approach things like Mauricio Pochettino? Or will we bring some wildcards to the tournament? And how will the U.S. fare next summer? All that — and more — on the show.

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Man City's new approach, more Tottenham misery & Barcelona's brilliance | Weekend Review

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:35:52 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look back upon another huge weekend of soccer, in which Man City got their groove back - with some new faces - Big Ange had another Big Loss, Napoli stayed top of Serie A, Barcelona were an attacking tour-de-force, and much more!

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USMNT v Costa Rica review, and January Camp stock up/down analysis

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 22:20:46 GMT

Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to break down the USA's 3-0 win over Costa Rica to round out their latest camp. New formation, lineup adjustments, key performers, and more! Plus, we spend some time determining whose stock is up and whose is down at the conclusion of the January camp.

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Barcelona's wild ride and Man City's crisis returns | Champions League Review

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 22:00:00 GMT

In the penultimate round of the Champions League League Phase, Man City collapsed in Paris, Barcelona earned one of the most insane wins in the competition's history - and there's plenty to play for as we head into the chaotic final round!

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Are Liverpool stingy? Can Forest keep it up? | Listener Questions!

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:00:00 GMT

The whole gang is here to answer your questions!

1. If Arne Slot was at Manchester United and Ruben Amorim was at Liverpool, would Manchester United’s fortunes change for the better and Liverpool’s for the worse?

2. Given Fenway Sports Group's investments elsewhere, do Liverpool really spend less than the other big Premier League clubs?

3. How are Nottingham Forest doing so well?

4. What clubs have an outsized international brand compared to their local fanbase?

5. Are assists a useful stat? What are some alternatives to assists?

6. Which smaller soccer countries have a handful of quality players in Europe’s biggest leagues?

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USMNT Weekly: Reyna and Pepi on the move? Plus, previewing the U.S. vs. Costa Rica friendly

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:56:58 GMT

The foursome is back for the second-ever edition of USMNT Weekly! On today’s show, we talk transfer rumblings featuring some of the United States’ biggest stars, look ahead to the U.S.’s friendly clash with Costa Rica on Wednesday, and answer some of your USMNT listener questions.

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Weekend Review: McKennie & Weah inspire Juve win, Big Ange in big trouble & more!

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:53:58 GMT

The whole gang is back together! On today’s show, we dive into a USMNT-heavy clash between Juventus and AC Milan, a decisive weekend of Premier League action, Real Madrid hopping back into first in La Liga, and so much more.

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USMNT vs Venezuela review: McGlynn and Agyemang pass January Camp audition!

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 23:49:04 GMT

Mauricio Pochettino's first January Camp (Camp Cupcake/Camp Lemon, etc) got off to a winning start with a 3-1 win over Venezuela, in which Jack McGlynn and Patrick Agyemang were among the impressive performers, while Matko Miljevic had something of a rollercoaster!

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Transfer Window Update: Neymar to MLS, Kvaradona's PSG payday, Arsenal close to Zubimendi deal, and more!

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:33:39 GMT

It's transfer time, aka all the muck that's fit to rake. We discuss the biggest moves so far in the January window, as well as those that seem increasingly likely to happen. Kvaradona, Zubimendi, Malen, Nkunku, and more! Plus, an MLS round-up featuring Zaha, Almiron and.... Neymar?

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Listener Questions: Soccer's most uplifting stories, the MLS Libero, European fan backlash, and more!

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:34:06 GMT

We have a Power Trio on deck to delve into the Listener Questions mailbag, as Taylor, Graham and Ryan discuss the fashion of naming stands after legends, bringing the Libero position to MLS, Luton's Championship freefall, and much more!

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USMNT Weekly: Diego Luna's big opportunity, Musah's Milan improvement, and much more!

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:21:00 GMT

NEW WEEKLY EPISODE ALERT! Each week, we'll be taking a lengthier look at all-things USMNT.

Up first, it's the January Camp roster (players to watch, most interesting storylines, possible lineups and formations). After that, it's updates on some of our biggest names in Europe, including Yunus Musah at Milan, Weston McKennie at Juventus, Gio Reyna at Dortmund, Tyler Adams at Bournemouth, and more!

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Weekend Review: FA Cup drama, an epic Clasico & the Bundesliga returns!

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 18:15:20 GMT

The TSS Gang is to look back on an action-packed weekend, in which the FA Cup gave us some big scorelines, the Spanish SuperCup Clasico gave us an even bigger scoreline and the Bundesliga made its joyous return!

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The Bulletin: Barcelona's successful appeal, Potter in at West Ham and the Bundesliga's return!

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here with a news bulletin featuring some of soccer's big topics, including Barcelona's newly registered players, West Ham's new manager, the return of the Bundesliga, and more!

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Transfer Window Update: TAA's Liverpool future, Rashford on the move and other rumors discussed!

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:20:00 GMT

With the January transfer window now open, we take a look at some players who could be on the move and some clubs that are in need of reinforcement. Who stays and who goes at Liverpool? Which parts of the Manchester United Tire Fire could be on the move? Will Spurs and Chelsea be doing any business? Would City reinforce for the present, or is it a rebuild for the future?

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Is The Big Six still a thing, strangest injuries, the efficacy of buy-back clauses, and more listener questions!

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 19:36:31 GMT

The full foursome is together again to answer your listener questions, which can be summarized as follows...

1) What is the best Promotion Class in Premier League history?

2) Who pays for the travel costs for UEFA club competitions?

3) Is The Big Six still a thing? Was it ever?

4) What's the deal with buy-back clauses?

5) Comparing and contrasting Yunus Musah and Johnny Cardoso

6) What’s the funniest way a soccer player has gotten injured?

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2025 Predictions: USMNT’s difficult year, City’s points deduction, Champions League favorites & more

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:01:19 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to drop their biggest and best soccer predictions for 2025, ranging from title winners, the USMNT’s year to come, the Club World Cup, transfers, and so much more!

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Weekend Review: How did Man Utd get a point at Liverpool?

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:05:38 GMT

The TSS Gang is here - albeit a man down with Taylor snowed in and powerless! - to review a big weekend of soccer that included Man Utd's surprising result at Anfield, Roma's somewhat-surprising derby win over Lazio, and much more!

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Weekend (plus Monday) Review: Liverpool look unstoppable & Man Utd look terrible

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 16:53:43 GMT

The TSS Gang is back for a final show of the year to look back on the (long) weekend of Premier League and Serie A action, which saw Man Utd's latest abject performance, more inconsistency from Spurs, a change of management in Milan and much more!

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Weekend Review: Liverpool thrash Spurs, Man City lose again & Atleti best Barcelona!

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:03:06 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look back on a weekend of chaotic results in the Premier League, including losses for both Manchester teams and a rousing win for Liverpool at Tottenham. In Spain, meanwhile, Atletico Madrid's win at Barcelona helped reshape the title race, while Bayern have gone into the German winter break in pole position!

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The TSS Festive Quiz!

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:38:27 GMT

As we head towards the festive season, Father Quizmas has paid Total Soccer Show a visit! The Wikipedia Quiz makes its welcome return, and there's a few bonus rounds in store!

Note: TSS will return to the feed on Monday with a Weekend Review as usual!

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Take It or Leave It: the best MLS export, Everton as European contenders, the best player for an expansion team, and much more!

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:04:28 GMT

Your favorite foursome (aside from Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo) are back together to give their verdict on your hot takes! The best player to build around for a theoretical Premier League expansion team, Jhon Duran as the greatest MLS export, LAFC should sack Cherundolo, the penalty box is too wide, and the impact of the Friedkin Group takeover on Everton. Plus, more Christmas song discussion!

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Listener Questions! Poch’s USMNT January Camp roster, changing the World Cup & so much more

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:43:26 GMT

It’s power trio time! Ryan, Graham, and Joe are here to dive into your questions!

1. Which U.S. state is best suited to host a World Cup on its own?

2. Should we expect Jedi Robinson to captain the USMNT, just like he’s been captaining Fulham?

3. Why are there so few English managers in the Premier League?

4. Which players that haven’t played under Mauricio Pochettino should get a call up for call up for “Camp Lemon” in January, 2025?

5. Has any outfielder ever been as productive at an older age than Jamie Vardy has been this season?

6. If we were the czars of world soccer, how would we change the calendar?

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MLS transfers, USMNT players who should move in January, expansion roster building & so much more!

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:08:32 GMT

Taylor and Joe dive into a slew of American soccer topics on today’s show, ranging from San Diego FC’s roster build, USMNT transfers, the Women’s World Cup TV rights, headline MLS moves, and so much more!

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Weekend Review: Man Utd shock Man City, Barcelona and Bayern Munich cede ground in their title races!

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:47:11 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look back on a weekend in which Utd won the Battle of Manchester, Bayern Munich and Barcelona stumbled, Gio Reyna got on the scoresheet, and much more!

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The Big Thing: Is Christian Pulisic the American GOAT?

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Christian Pulisic is the subject of a brand-new Paramount+ docuseries, which goes behind the scenes on his family life, his time in Milan, and the demands that are placed upon a professional soccer player. The TSS Gang is here to take a look at the documentary series - and discuss Pulisic's place in the US soccer pantheon.

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Champions League review: more struggles for Man City, Madrid's most underrated player takes center stage, Leipzig underwhelm spectacularly, and much much more!

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:10:43 GMT

We review all the latest results from Match Day 6 of the 2024 Champions League Phasening. Strong results for Barcelona, Bayern, Aston Villa, and Real Madrid... while Manchester City fail to contain Juventus' American exuberance.

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Listener Questions! Surprise Premier League title challengers, Pep’s complicated past & much more

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:13:43 GMT

The whole gang is here to answer your questions!

1) Can Brighton challenge for the Premier League title, either this year or in the future?

2) Do teams perform better when they’re attacking famous stadium ends like The Kop?

3) Why doesn’t Pep get more flack for his ties to sportswashing?

4) Why doesn’t Ireland have a league comparable to the Scottish top flight?

5) Are we podcasters or journalists (or both)?

6) What would happen if leagues relegated the entire bottom half of the table?

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The 10 key questions facing MLS in 2025: San Diego FC’s expansion, Inter Miami’s roster, key transfers & more

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:42:10 GMT

With the MLS offseason now officially underway, Ryan and Joe combine to chat about the 10 biggest questions facing the league in the winter and beyond. Which teams will rise to challenge the established contenders? Will the Columbus Crew keep their stars? What about FC Cincinnati? What will new kids on the block San Diego FC look like? All that -- and so much more -- on the show!

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Weekend Review: Are Chelsea Premier League title contenders now?

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:31:27 GMT

Ryan, Graham and Joe are here to break down the biggest moments of the weekend, including a thoroughly entertaining win for Chelsea at Tottenham, Man Utd's latest woes, and the Liga title race tightening up with Barcelona dropping points!

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2024 MLS Cup review: LA Galaxy v New York Red Bulls deep-dive review

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 03:11:48 GMT

No spoilers in the top of the episode summary...

And now spoilers!

We review the LA Galaxy's victory over the New York Red Bulls in the 2024 OG MLS Cup. Why were the Red Bulls so poor in the opening 20 minutes? How did New York manage to make it competitive to close out the half? What unexpected Greg Vanney tactical surprises might have made the difference? Plus, individual performers, debating celebrations and contemplating how we get our own mobile ice tub carts. All that and much more!

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MLS Cup 2024 Preview: Can the Underdog New York Red Bulls Topple the LA Galaxy?

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:17:34 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to preview Saturday's MLS Cup Final! With Riqui Puig out of action, will the Red Bulls have the opportunity to win their first championship title, or will the Galaxy add to a trophy cabinet that already makes them MLS' most successful team?

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Listener Questions! Ditching a Liverpool star, long shots count double, Premier League imports & more

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT

The whole gang is here to answer your questions!

1) For Liverpool's three big unresolved contracts -- Salah, Van Dijk, and TAA -- we must choose one to re-sign, one to sell in January, and one to let walk away at the season's end. Who do we choose and why?

2) What are the most interesting accomplishments by soccer players in sports besides soccer?

3) How are expected goals calculated? And on average, how much weight do clubs put into this stat?

4) Why has soccer became more popular than rugby in England?

5) What nation outside England sends the most players to the Premier League?

6) What would happen if goals from outside the box counted double?

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MLS Playoff Review! LA Galaxy prevail (but lose Riqui Puig) & the New York Red Bulls are back in MLS Cup

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 21:00:00 GMT

Taylor and Joe dive into the MLS Conference Finals — and chat about some coaching changes and Americans abroad at the end of the show. First, we discuss the New York Red Bulls’ win over Orlando City: how did RBNY get the victory? And how surprised are we by their playoff run? Then, it’s on to the LA Galaxy’s home win over the Seattle Sounders. The Galaxy are through, Riqui Puig is hurt, and the Sounders came up just short. In the third segment, we talk about John Herdman leaving Toronto FC, Vanni Sartini getting fired in Vancouver, and nine different Americans plying their trade over in Europe.

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Weekend Review: Liverpool's huge win, Man Utd's joy at Old Trafford, USWNT at Wembley & more!

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:54:00 GMT

There was no shortage of soccer action this weekend, as Man City's journey towards being 'average' continued with a comprehensive defeat at Anfield. Elsewhere, Bayern Munich were held by Dortmund in Der Klassiker, the USWNT controlled their friendly with England, and Botafogo enjoyed a Copa Libertadores triumph!

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Ranking the top five leagues in Europe, does the grass have to be green, how to get cheaper Premier League tickets, and more Listener Questions!

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 17:10:19 GMT

We answer your Listener Questions, including...

1) How do we rank the big five European leagues?

2) Approaches to falling out of love with your favorite player

3) Does FIFA law require the field to be green?

4) What's the deal with terraces?

5) The best ways to get Premier League tickets

6) Which managers would make good bartenders?

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TSS’s Annual Soccer Thanksgiving Special! Pochettino to the USMNT, Premier League chaos, the Euros & so much more

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT

It's our annual Thanksgiving show! With just a day until Thanksgiving, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe gathered around their respective mics to talk about soccer things that they're thankful for this year. From the USMNT’s new coach to Graham’s bad soccer year (yes, Graham is thankful for sadness) to soccer popping up in more places in the U.S., there was plenty to chat about.

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MLS Playoff Review! LA Galaxy dazzle, Orlando City snuff Atlanta United’s dream, the Olivier Giroud problem & more

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 22:00:00 GMT

Taylor, Ryan, and Joe are here to dive into the latest MLS playoff action! We chat about all four conference semifinals. Can anyone stop the LA Galaxy? Because Minnesota United sure couldn’t. How did the Seattle Sounders get past LAFC? What went right for Orlando City against Atlanta United? And did the New York Red Bulls deserve to get past NYCFC? All that — and more — on the show.

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Weekend Review: Man City's latest loss, Amorim's first Man Utd test & NWSL glory for Orlando!

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:55:46 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to review another action-packed weekend on both sides of the pond! Man City suffered a fifth defeat in a row at the hands of a very impressive Tottenham, Ruben Amorim began his Man Utd tenure in.... mixed fashion, and we had some big championship games here in the US!

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Has Leo Messi been a success for Inter Miami and MLS?

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Lionel Messi is now around a year-and-a-half into his MLS tenure, having concluded season two with an unceremonious exit in the playoffs. The TSS Gang is here to analyze the Argentine's impact on the league, how he will fare now that Tata Martino has departed, and how long will be be in Miami...

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The Bulletin: Pep’s Man City contract extension, U.S. Soccer’s new cash, and Lyon’s downfall

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:12:22 GMT

The fearsome foursome dives into a slew of newsy topics from around the soccer world. A certain bald manager has a new deal, there’s trouble brewing in France, and so much more! Plus, we look ahead to the games we’re watching this weekend.

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The (possible) next generation of dual nationals for the USMNT

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:12:55 GMT

Your favorite foursome is back together to discuss the USA's 4-2 win over Jamaica one last time, before moving on to everyone's favorite topic: dual nationals! Who are the most likely candidates to get a call from Poch, who is still deciding, and what exactly is the naturalization process when it comes to FIFA? All that and much more!

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USMNT vs. Jamaica deep-dive review: Tim Weah's return, Jedi Robinson is a midfielder now, and PochBall is even more fluid than we thought!

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:11:01 GMT

Taylor and Joe are here to take a long look at the USMNT's 4-2 win over Jamaica in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals. How did the U.S. book their spot in the Nations League final four? What stood out from the match? And who impressed? All that -- and tons more -- on the show.

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Another USMNT vs. Jamaica quick take review!

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 03:36:58 GMT

Another USMNT vs. Jamaica match, another quick take review from Taylor and Joe! We hop on to chat through the U.S.'s latest match. What did we like? What didn't we like? Find out on the show -- and keep your eyes (and ears) out tomorrow morning for a full-length USMNT review!

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Listener Questions: Pep Guardiola, US Youth Coaching Improvements & Broadway Show Tunes!

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:26:49 GMT

Ryan and Joe are here to delve into the Listener Questions Mailbag! The Dynamic Duo asks whether Pep Guardiola could succeed at a 'smaller' team, why there are differences in European and US youth coaching, and how we can bring show tunes to the stands!

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USMNT v Jamaica: deep-dive review and Poch Ball analysis

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:10:17 GMT

Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to break down the USA's 1-0 win over Jamaica in the first leg of their Concacaf Nations League playoff. How much can we take away from a match played on a brutal pitch? What are the central tenets of USMNT Poch Ball, as we understand them so far? What does progress look like in the return leg? Plus, thumbs up/thumbs down player reviews!

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USMNT vs. Jamaica quick take review!

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 04:15:00 GMT

Taylor and Joe hop on to quickly chat through the USMNT's Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal clash with Jamaica just after the final whistle. What stood out? And what caused concern? We discuss. Keep your eyes (and ears) out tomorrow morning for a full-length USMNT/Jamaica review!

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Listener Questions: Rolling Subs, Jim Curtin & Fan Rollercoasters!

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:51:52 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to answer your questions about Apertura and Clausura league structures, introducing your friends to soccer, the future of Jim Curtin, and much more!

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USMNT Preview! Pochettino’s roster, what to expect from Jamaica & why these games matter

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:14:34 GMT

With a pair of U.S. games coming up later this week and next, Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to run through everything you need to know. What’s at stake in these games? Who did Poch call in? Who was left at home? And what do we want to see from the USMNT? All that — and more — on the show.

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MLS Playoff Review: Inter Miami crash out, Atlanta United's historic upset, LAFC's question marks, penalty kick chaos & more

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:06:57 GMT

Sorry, what happened in MLS this weekend?! Taylor and Joe are here to dive into the last games from Round One of the MLS postseason, including Inter Miami's shocking exit at the hands of Atlanta United, LAFC's nervy win, and penalty shootout victories for NYCFC and Orlando City.

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Weekend Review: Man City slump to Brighton, Inter and Napoli keep title race close

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:37:25 GMT

Them TSS Boys are here to review another action-packed weekend of soccer, in which Arsenal were held by Chelsea, Man City suffered another defeat, Barcelona's run came to an end, and the top two in Serie A put on an enjoyable tactical battle!

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Troubleshooting Europe's top teams: Real Madrid, Arsenal, Roma, and more!

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylror and Graham are here to get under the hood of some of the biggest teams in the world to see why they are underperforming - and how they might be fixed!

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Amorim's Sporting goodbye, Milan's intensity too much for Real Madrid, PSG get Atletico'ed, and more Champions League review!

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:19:25 GMT

Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to break down this week's Champions League action, including Amorim's final home game with Sporting, AC Milan and Liverpool compounding the respective miseries of Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid return to their old ways against PSG, and much more!

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Listener Questions! Why Spurs have City’s number, adding the NFL’s challenge system to soccer, fixing Manchester United & more

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:10:26 GMT

The whole gang is here to dive into your questions!

1. Why are Tottenham able to consistently get results against Manchester City?

2. Do we think VAR would be improved by becoming more like the challenge system in other sports?

3. How should Manchester United offload their underperforming players?

4. What are some examples of one player being well clear of all their international teammates?

5. Which legends do we think would hold onto their status if they grew up and played in the current era, and which do we think might not be as good?

6. What current or former players would make the best lawyers?

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MLS Playoff Review: Red Bulls send the defending champs packing, Atlanta United shock Inter Miami, LAFC stumble & much more

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:17:44 GMT

Taylor and Joe are back to break down the latest action from the MLS playoffs! How did Atlanta United force a Game 3 against Inter Miami? How did the New York Red Bulls bounce the Columbus Crew? Just how big was the Houston Dynamo’s implosion? We chat about all of those things — and every other series — on the show.

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Weekend Review: Man City and Arsenal fall back in Premier League title race

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 17:35:45 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look at another action-packed weekend of soccer, in which Chelsea held Man Utd, Liverpool maintained their Premier League lead after defeats for Man City and Arsenal, and much more!

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Take It or Leave It: A breakaway London league & Weston McKennie's Scottish equivalent

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang returns with another edition of your favorite show format: Take It Or Leave It! In this episode, we're fielding your spicy takes on a breakaway London league, a big change to MLS scheduling, Tyler Adams' career and much more!

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Fathers and sons who played together, footballer-inspired songs, Ballon d'Or consternation, and more listener questions!

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:10:00 GMT

Happy Halloween! And a spooky Listener Questions episode to you and yours! On this one, we're answering your questions about the outrage regarding this year's Ballon d'Or, Andres Iniesta's career and legacy, fathers and sons on the same team, ideal MLS kickoff times, footballer-inspired songs, and much much more!

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MLS Playoff Review: Columbus Crew fall, Inter Miami’s setup, Riqui Puig’s brilliance & much more

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:47:55 GMT

The MLS playoffs are here, folks! On today’s show, Taylor and Joe break down everything and anything from the first game of all eight Round One series. How did the New York Red Bulls upset the Columbus Crew? Does Atlanta United have a chance against Inter Miami in game two? Just how good is Riqui Puig? All that — and oh-so-much more — on the show.

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The Big Thing: Why Manchester United fired Erik ten Hag and what comes next

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:51:25 GMT

In the wake of Manchester United dismissing Erik ten Hag, we discuss what went wrong for the Dutch manager, what comes next for the club, and how long it might take for United to become legitimate title challengers once again.

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Weekend Review: Barcelona's El Clasico triumph and a Derby d'Italia for the ages!

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:08:14 GMT

There was no shortage of huge games this weekend, as Barcelona toppled rivals Real Madrid in their own backyard, Inter and Juventus shared eight goals and Liverpool and Arsenal also split the points in North London!

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The Big Thing: How Barcelona got their groove back

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT

For the last few seasons, Barcelona appear to have been lever-pulling their way towards financial peril - unable to register players and selling off large chunks of their future earnings, while they play in a temporary stadium generating far less matchday revenue than normal. But here they are, riding high at the top of La Liga and playing fantastic soccer as they head into this weekend's Clasico! The TSS Gang investigates...

Oh, and here's the amazing 'Barcelona' song Ryan references in the intro.

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Barcelona press their way past Bayern, Real Madrid make it dramatic against Dortmund, Auston Trusty comes up big for Celtic, and much more Champions League review

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:44:59 GMT

The whole gang is together once again to discuss Champions League Match Day 3! Barcelona and Bayern Munich played one of the most entertaining games of the season so far, plus Real Madrid doing dramatic things against Dortmund, big clubs struggling to get off the ground, a few Americans playing well, and much much more!

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Listener Questions: USMNT’s 2026 World Cup prep, Graham Potter’s next steps, St. Pauli’s unique model & much more

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:06:57 GMT

The whole gang is here to answer your questions! You can find the full list we discussed down below.

1) Without World Cup qualifying, should the USMNT focus on learning how to beat the top international teams at the 2026 World Cup?

2) How do big-name club managers tend to do when they take charge of national teams?

3) Why hasn’t Graham Potter been hired as a manager since he was let go by Chelsea?

4) When reviewing a game, do we have access to anything not publicly available for a second watch (different camera angles, various film tools, etc)?

5) St. Pauli plan to sell their stadium to their fans. Is this model unique?

6) What are some of the most distinctive 'only in this league' things in soccer?

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MLS Playoff Preview! Cup favorites, underdogs ready to make a run, best matchups, key players & so much more

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:01:14 GMT

With the 2024 MLS playoffs kicking off later today, Taylor and Joe dive into everything you need to know about this year's postseason. Who are the team's to watch? What are the best matchups? And which teams could go all the way? We answer all of those questions -- and so much more -- on the show.

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Weekend Review: What went right for Liverpool and wrong for Arsenal?

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:37:54 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look at another action-packed weekend, in which Liverpool continued their very impressive form, Arsenal fell to a well-organized Bournemouth, Leo Messi got his first MLS hattrick, and much more!

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The Big Thing: Will Thomas Tuchel be successful with England?

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT

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On the latest episode of the Big Thing, Joe, Taylor and Ryan go deep on Thomas Tuchel's surprise appointment as England manager. How did the German get the position, what will his Three Lions side look like - and how far can they go in 2026?

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Red Bull in the Premier League, Klopp and Pep to MLS, the return of Paul Pogba, and more Listener Questions!

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:10:48 GMT

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Ryan is joined by Joe and Taylor to answer your listener questions, including why is removing your shirt a yellow card, the return of Paul Pogba, Red Bull failing to make a move into the Premier League, theoretical MLS managers, and much much more!

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USMNT vs. Mexico review! What went wrong for Pochettino’s team in first loss to El Tri since 2019

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:03:31 GMT

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Taylor, Joe & Ryan dive into the United States' first loss to Mexico since 2019: a 2-0 defeat in Mexico on Tuesday night. What did we learn from Pochettino's second game in charge? Which players boosted their respective stocks? And which players, uh, didn't do that? All that -- and so much more -- on the show.

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Mexico v USMNT preview! Players who have the most to gain from Poch's second outing

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 17:11:32 GMT

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Taylor, Joe & Ryan are looking ahead to the USMNT's trip to Guadalajara this Tuesday! How will Mexico shape up, and which of Pochettino's (depleted) squad have the most to gain from the match?

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USMNT vs. Panama review! What we learned from Mauricio Pochettino's U.S. coaching debut

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:02:40 GMT

The USMNT's first game under Mauricio Pochettino is officially in the books! How did the U.S. look against Panama on Saturday night in Austin? What was different? And what did we learn? All that -- and so, so much more -- on the show.

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The Big Thing: Is this the end of an era for Man City?

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:49:04 GMT

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Man City sporting director Txiki Begiristain looks set to depart the club at the end of this season, which has cast fresh doubt over Pep Guardiola's future. What's more, City’s legal case against the Premier League has ruffled feathers, while the spectre of their 115 charges for breaching financial regulations lingers.

Could the party at the Etihad be reaching its end?

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USMNT v Panama preview: The Dawn of Poch!

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:09:33 GMT

Definitely not overhyping with a title like that, right?

Graham and Taylor take a long look at the USMNT squad ahead of their friendlies against Panama and Mexico. What starting eleven makes us most comfortable? What instructions might we most commonly hear from the sidelines? What are the hallmarks of Poch Ball viewers should be keeping an eye on? How quickly could we see progress under the new manager? All that and much much more!

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Listener Questions: Expanding the Bundesliga, Pochettino's USMNT staff, and more!

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 22:17:45 GMT

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A TSS Power Trio is here to answer your Listener Questions! We're tackling the idea of having more teams int he Bundesliga, we're looking at Gregg Berhalter's new gig in the Windy City, and much more!

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Beyond the Big Six: taking longer looks at Brighton, Nottingham Forest, Brentford, West Ham, Everton and more!

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:28:03 GMT

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Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to discuss the seasons-so-far for some teams we don't always get to spend a ton of time on in our Weekend Reviews. Can Brighton keep their top 7 aspirations alive? How has Nuno turned things around at Nottingham Forest? What's to blame for West Ham and Wolves slow starts? Is the tide finally turning at Everton? All those teams and more on today's show!

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Weekend Review: Christian Pulisic can't stop scoring, things get Spursy at Brighton

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:24:45 GMT

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Graham and Ryan are here in a Dynamic Duo/Gruesome Twosome to deliver analysis on the biggest games of the weekend, including Tottenham's capitulation at Brighton, Bayern Munich's action-packed draw at Eintracht Frankfurt, and much more!

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What if Rupert Murdoch had put his money into a fledgling MLS instead of a fledgling Premier League, and many more listener questions

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 08:00:00 GMT

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The Full Foursome is here to answer your listener questions, including kickoff routines, the ego-to-talent ratio, and college teams in the US Open Cup. Plus, a question that divides the panel over what is being asked, leading to a situation that can only be described as People Who Are Right vs. People Who Are Joe and Ryan.

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Champions League Review: Villa's magical night, Juventus' comeback & Real Madrid's shock loss

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:52:17 GMT

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The TSS Gang is here to look back on Champions League Match Day Two (AKA part two of "The Phasening"), in which Aston Villa made history against Bayern Munich, Arsenal conquered PSG, Real Madrid suffered a shock loss and there were big wins for Dortmund, Benfica and many more!

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USMNT’s first squad under Mauricio Pochettino: Surprise inclusions, press conference takeaways & more

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:37:43 GMT

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Taylor and Joe dive into Pochettino’s first-ever U.S. men’s national team roster. Who made the cut? Who’s missing? What did we learn from his press conference earlier today? And what do we expect from Poch’s USMNT when they take on Panama and Mexico in the coming days? All that — and much more — in this deep-dive.

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Potential problems for the USMNT under Pochettino, Ricardo Pepi’s status at PSV, best MLS transfers & much more

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:58:00 GMT

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Taylor and Joe are here talking all things USMNT and MLS! We briefly chop it up about some of the, shall we say, challenges of covering games in person before diving into a whole set of topics. We discuss things that could derail Pochettino's time with the USMNT, Ricardo Pepi's status at PSV, the best business done by MLS teams this year, the U.S. Open Cup, and so much more!

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Weekend Review: More misery for Man Utd, Bayer hold Bayern & crowd trouble in Madrid

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 17:47:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look back upon an action-packed weekend, in which Tottenham brought the thunder to Old Trafford, Bayer Leverkusen halted Bayern's winning streak and the points were shared in a controversial Madrid derby!

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The Big Thing: Everton's American Takeover

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:00:00 GMT

The Friedkin Group - which is the majority owner of AS Roma - has now reached an agreement to buy a majority stake in Everton. In this week's episode, we're going deep on the deal, we're looking at what needs to happen to steer the Toffees' ship in the right direction, and we're looking at why there's so much American ownership in the biggest European leagues.

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Listener Questions! Could a combined Concacaf team win the World Cup? Plus, Rodri’s strike, death of the super sub & more

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:19:35 GMT

It’s a power trio today! Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to answer your questions:

1) Will top players like Rodri actually go on strike?

2) What is the history behind Liverpool's “You'll Never Walk Alone"?

3) Why don’t super subs exist anymore?

4) If each confederation that has never won a World Cup were to create a continental team, instead of individual national teams, what is the farthest we could see each continent going in a World Cup?

5) Do top-level mid-career USL players have a path into MLS or other leagues?

6) What are the best poophousery moments we remember where the player went unpunished?

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Bundesliga catch-up w/ Manuel Veth: Dortmund's inconsistency, Leverkusen's defensive issues, Bayern's strong start, and much more!

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:49:16 GMT

Our old pal returns! Manuel Veth is back on the show to discuss the early days of the 2024 Bundesliga campaign. What are the issues preventing Dortmund from putting it all together? Why have Leverkusen started to leak goals at the back? Who are Vincent Kompany's key men at Bayern, and who are the players presently out in the cold? Will Leipzig ever find a way to become actual title contenders? Plus, praise for Heidenheim's scouting, Stuttgart's acquisitions, and much much more!

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MLS Roundup! MVP race is red-hot, LA Galaxy’s contender status, U.S. Open Cup final & more

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:54:20 GMT

Taylor and Joe are here to chat about all things MLS! We discuss the debated tifo that NYCFC fans put up for their clash with Inter Miami on Saturday, the MLS MVP race, top trophy contenders, teams eliminated from playoff contention, the U.S. Open Cup final, Ben Olsen's turnaround, and so much more!

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Weekend Review: Man City and Arsenal's epic battle, Pulisic and AC Milan's triumph over Inter!

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:23:13 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to preview another huge weekend of soccer, in which Arsenal nearly pulled off a famous victory at the Etihad, Milan surprised their San Siro neighbors, and much more!

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Take It or Leave It: Liverpool's depth, De Rossi's firing, Emma Hayes' double duty & more!

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:00:00 GMT

You've sent us your hot takes - and we're gonna take 'em or leave 'em! The TSS gang is fielding listener opinions on Liverpool's incredible depth, Emma Hayes' chances of managing both senior national teams, and much more!

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Champions League Review! Man City and Inter looking strong, Milan's theoretical set piece defending against Liverpool. Barcelona sees red against Monaco, and more!

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 22:22:00 GMT

The Champions League is back, and so are our match day breakdowns! We go over on hour in hopes of discussing as much of the expanded format as possible, and break down the week that was, with focus in particular on Man City-Inter, Milan-Liverpool, Juventus-PSV, Monaco-Barcelona, and much much more!

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Listener Questions! Pochettino meets with MLS executives, a new World Cup format, Man City’s financial charges & more

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:29:14 GMT

The whole gang is here to answer your questions, which you can find down below!

1. With reports saying that Mauricio Pochettino has already met with MLS owners about player development, do we think there is any possibility he is viewing the USMNT job past 2026 World Cup?

2. What is the ideal time to fire a manager?

3. If Man City are found guilty of a portion of their charges and end up relegated, how would that impact them financially?

4. Could a Premier League team register two entirely different squads, one for the league and one for cup competitions?

5. Why is turf so much worse than grass?

6. Do we think the World Cup will adopt the new Champions League format down the road as they continue to increase the number of nations participating?

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MLS playoff picture! Messi is back, the LA clubs are elite (and flawed), and teams we’re excited about as the postseason nears

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:50:43 GMT

Taylor and Joe are here to break down the latest and greatest from around MLS! They chat about the teams they're most looking forward to watching as the postseason nears, in the form of Joe's MLS Enthusiasm Rankings. Taylor tosses topics Joe's way -- and then Joe has to blind rank them from 1-10. It's fun. It's insightful. It's chaotic.

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Weekend Review: Arsenal best Spurs, Liverpool's shock loss & another incredible El Trafico!

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:23:58 GMT

Joe, Graham and Ryan are here with all of the biggest moments from the weekend, including, but not limited to, an 'ugly' defensive win for Arsenal in the North London Derby, the end of the Arne Slot honeymoon, an important win for Pulisic's Milan, and much more!

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Champions League Preview: pros and cons of the new format, favorites, dark horses & more!

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT

The brand-new Champions Leage format begins next week, with 18 (eighteen!) matches across three days for the first round of the new 'league phase'. The TSS Gang is here to break it all down!

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What do clubs do during the international break, why do Brazilian players go by one name, how to quit following a club, and more listener questions!

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 19:02:33 GMT

Your favorite foursome is answering your listener questions, including:

1) Has MLS become too good to play games during international windows?

2) What do clubs, managers and players do during international breaks?

3) Why do Brazilian soccer players go by one name often a nickname?

4) How does one stop following clubs, and who are some less-heralded Premier Clubs worth keeping an eye on?

5) How do basketball and other US team sports succeed in developing players from underprivileged backgrounds when US soccer fails?

6) Which of the following Red Bull scenarios is most likely in the next 5 years: 1) New York Red Bulls win MLS Cup, 2) RB Leipzig wins the Bundesliga, or 3) Leeds becomes Leeds Red Bulls (or similar) with a new RB-branded logo?

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Mauricio Pochettino is official: How he’ll change the USMNT and 2026 World Cup dreams

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:17:26 GMT

That’s right: Poch is the new manager of the U.S. men’s national team! The whole gang is here to talk about how U.S. Soccer secured one of the best coaches in the world, what it means, and what comes next. It’s safe to say the U.S. made lemonade out of the lemons they’ve been handed since the 2022 World Cup!

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Pochettino to the USMNT is official! Our first reactions, plus reviewing U.S. vs. New Zealand

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 02:37:06 GMT

There's a new man in charge of the USMNT! Taylor, Ryan, and Joe combine to chat all about the news that was announced on the pregame for today's U.S. vs. New Zealand match: Mauricio Pochettino is officially the manager of the USMNT! What does this mean? How do we feel? And what comes next? We chat about all of those things -- and we'll have a fully dedicated Poch/USMNT episode dropping tomorrow! Then it's on to the game itself: how did the U.S. perform against New Zealand? Exciting times ahead.

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USMNT v Canada review and player analysis and some anger too

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 17:47:26 GMT

Graham and Taylor are together on a pleasant Sunday afternoon to discuss a very unpleasant performance from the USMNT against Canada. What did Canada have that the US didn't? Which US players improved their stock and which ones did the opposite of that? How quickly could a Poch appointment turn around the creeping (or already prevalent?) negativity? All that and much more!

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Way Too Soon! Drawing some big, and possibly premature, conclusions about the season to come

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 08:00:00 GMT

We're trying out a new concept! The group reaches some "way too early" conclusions about the season, based on the first few games so far. Everton? A lot worse than one co-host thought. Liverpool? A lot better than that same co-host thought. There's also discussion of Brighton, Man United, Barcelona, Real Madrid and many more!

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USMNT update! Latest on Pochettino, squad for matches against Canada and New Zealand & more

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:13:28 GMT

The whole TSS crew is here to dive into the latest surrounding the USMNT! We chat about the coaching situation, the roster for upcoming friendlies against Canada and New Zealand, and so much more.

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Listener Questions: Blind Soccer, a Mexican MLS team & a new USMNT tournament

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:53:25 GMT

The full TSS gang is here to dive into the Listener Questions mailbag! We're looking at what would happen if an MLS team was placed in Mexico, we're learning about Paralympic blind soccer, and much more!

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Summer transfer window report cards! Grading Arsenal, Man City, Real Madrid, PSG & many more big clubs

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 20:30:06 GMT

The grades are in, folks. On today's show, the whole TSS crew is gathered to hand out summer transfer window report cards to Europe's biggest clubs. Where did Chelsea land after a wild summer? What about Barcelona, with all of their lever-pulling? And how did Kylian Mbappe impact Real Madrid and PSG's grades? All that -- and so much more -- on the show!

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The Big Thing: How good is Juventus going to be this season?

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:00:00 GMT

The Big Thing goes to Turin, as Ryan, Joe and Graham evaluate Thiago Motta's new-look Juventus!

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Take It Or Leave It: Even bigger World Cups, Trinity Rodman as the USWNT's GOAT, ending transfer fees & much more!

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:02:09 GMT

Ryan, Graham and Joe wade into your takes to decide if we're taking them or leaving them!

1) Champions League qualifying and the Champions League itself should be played in the same season.

2) A 64 team World Cup would be better than a 48 team World Cup.

3) The first day of a major tournament should not just be the opening game. It should have more games, too.

4) End the practice of transfer fees all together. Only swap deals and free transfers.

5) Trinity Rodman will go down as the greatest USWNT player ever.

6) U.S. Soccer should not use the war chest on a top level manager like Poch. Instead, they should use it to build domes for all cold weather climate MLS stadiums and force the league to switch to the European calendar.

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Listener Questions! USMNT players that Poch could bring back into the fold, what's going on with Corinthians and Fluminense, Premier League squad restrictions, and much more!

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:36:42 GMT

The whole gang is here to answer your questions!

1) How can Chelsea maintain a squad the size of a small town, aka what are the rules on Premier League squad size and makeup?

2) Could MLS follow in the footsteps of the NWSL's new Collective Bargaining Agreement?

3) If and when Poch takes over, which players that Berhalter had soured on would we like to see get a new shake?

4) Do USMNT fans overrate the current talent pool? Are they really above, say, Scotland?

5) What is going on in Brazil's Serie A right now with Corinthians and Fluminense in relegation places 20+ matches into the season?

6) Besides Wimbledon, what are the must-see lower-league grounds in or around London?

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MLS Roundup: Columbus Crew on the MLS Mount Rushmore, Marco Reus shines in his LA Galaxy debut & more

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:57:37 GMT

Taylor and Joe are here to chat about all things MLS! How did the Crew top LAFC to win the Leagues Cup trophy? What's propelling Inter Miami's Shield run without Messi? How worried should Real Salt Lake be after their transfer window and loss to San Jose? All that -- and much more -- on the show!

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Weekend Review: Chelsea win big, Man Utd falter and the Bundesliga begins!

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 16:59:46 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to look over the biggest games of the weekend, including Chelsea's big win at Wolves, Liverpool's progression under Arne Slot, the start of the Bundesliga, and much more!

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The return of The Wikipedia Game

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Our old friend The Wikipedia Game returns from an extended absence. Taylor had clues for 13 players but then almost immediately gave one away... so it's a best-to-five race for trivia supremacy! Categories are Current Chelsea Players, Players That Have Moved in the Transfer Window, and TSS-Centric Players... whatever that means.

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Transfer Analysis: Joao Felix's Chelsea return, Liverpool target top-rated goalkeeper

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:52:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to run through the latest transfer dealings across Europe, where the Chelsea Trading Platform continues apace, Man City look to make some moves, Arsenal try to lock down another Mikel, and much more!

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Listener Questions! The USMNT’s next generation, Como’s incredible rise to Serie A & so much more

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:35:47 GMT

The whole gang is here to answer your questions!

1) Why isn’t there much buzz about the USMNT’s next generation?

2) Which would we choose for the USMNT: a full cycle of Jesse Marsch or two years of Mauricio Pochettino?

3) What happened to Bordeaux and what comes next for their fans and players?

4) How did Como rise to Serie A and what’s up with all of their big name-players?

5) Which Real Madrid bench player has the best chance of breaking into the starting lineup this season?

6) What’s the strangest piece of club merchandise that we’ve come across?

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Americans Abroad: Who we’re most excited about for the 2024-25 season & who has the most to gain from Pochettino’s arrival

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 17:59:52 GMT

With the new European season officially upon us, Taylor and Joe dive into the various USMNT players that they're most excited about (and intrigued by) for the 2024-25 campaign. Who has the most to gain from a strong season? And who will most benefit from Mauricio Pochettino’s arrival? Plus, which players are we worried about? All that -- and more -- on the show.

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Weekend Review: Man City start strong, Liverpool Slot into rhythm, Mbappe's Real Madrid tenure begins!

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:10:14 GMT

The TSS Gang - minus a poorly Taylor Rockwell - is here with the first Weekend Review of the new season, detailing positive starts for Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool, a worrying beginning for Antonio Conte's life at Napoli, updates from Leagues Cup, and much more!

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Listener Questions! American EPL supporter's clubs, USWNT midfield options and Swap Deal Summer!

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here with a fresh batch of Listener Questions! Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe discuss Leagues Cup, USWNT midfielders ahead of 2027, the pay-to-play model, and... we play a round of 'Would You Rather'!

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USMNT to land Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager?! Plus, MLS transfer deadline day thoughts

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:28:50 GMT

Everybody stay calm! Okay, fine, we didn't stay calm. With reports stating that Mauricio Pochettino is close to taking over as the USMNT's new manager, Taylor and Joe react! Did we expect anything like this? What does this mean for the USMNT? And will we ever stop shouting for joy? After we settle down from the Poch chat, it's on to another batch of Joe's Enthusiasm Rankings, MLS transfer deadline day edition. Which moves does Joe love? Which ones does he like? And which ones don't move the needle? Find out on the show!

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2024-2025 Premier League Preview Part 2: Leicester through Wolves, featuring transfers, tactics, and predictions!

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 18:45:04 GMT

In Part 2 of our 2024-2025 Premier League preview, we go deep on the transfers, managers, tactics and key players for the every single team in the bottom (alphabetical) half of the league. How do Liverpool move on after Jurgen Klopp’s exit? Can Manchester United take a step forward? Which newly promoted team will shine? All that and much, much, much more, including some Very Specific Predictions!

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2024-2025 Premier League Preview Part 1: Arsenal through Ipswich Town, featuring transfers, tactics, and VSPs!

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:30:00 GMT

In Part 1 of our 2024-2025 Premier League preview, we go deep on the transfers, managers, tactics and key players for the top (alphabetical) half of the league: Arsenal through Ipswich Town. Can the Gunners get it done this year? Will Everton survive more looming financial concerns? Will Chelsea just continue to spend no matter what? Can Aston Villa hold onto that Champions League spot again this campaign? All that and much much more, including some Very Specific Predictions!

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USA Olympics: Gold for the USWNT as Emma Hayes' side get past Brazil

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:44:49 GMT

Emma Hayes' start to life as USWNT coach couldn't have gone much better, with a Gold Medal secured at Paris 2024 following a (fairly narrow) victory over Brazil. The TSS gang break down the final and look to what's next for the women's NT!

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Take It Or Leave It: Five-a-side at the Olympics, Tanner Tessman v Johnny, penalizing goalless draws, and more!

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Ryan, Graham and Taylor wade into your takes to decide if we're taking them or leaving them!

1) Tanner Tessmann, not Johnny, will take Tyler Adams spot as the #6 for the 2026 World Cup

2) In group stage play goalless draws should result in both teams receiving ZERO points

3) An Asian or African country will win the World Cup before a North American country does

4) Five a side or TST style soccer should be incorporated into the Olympics

5) European soccer desperately needs salary caps for parity, not solvency.

6) Leagues Cup will build interest in MLS from US based LigaMX fans.

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Listener Questions! Jack Grealish’s future, the Red Bull style & so much more

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into a set of your questions! You can find the full list we discussed down below:

1. Why are the Olympic soccer jerseys different than the senior team jerseys?

2. Does the Red Bull tactical approach work better as an underdog tactical style, or for teams with more resources?

3. Is Tim Melia the best penalty-stopper in MLS history?

4. How can teams counter the 3-2-5 attacking shape that’s sweeping the globe?

5. Should Aston Villa make a move for Jack Grealish?

6. If money was no object, would we spend on a top-tier coach for the USMNT or spend on getting the USMNT players together for an entire club season?

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USA Olympics: Emma Hayes' side reach the final four as Morocco send the men's team home

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 16:27:00 GMT

Ryan and Graham are here to deliver an update on the US teams at Paris 2024! It's the end of the road for the men, whose limitations were exposed by Morocco, while the WNT survived a technical battle with Japan to progress!

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Transfer Window updates: Arsenal's smart signings, Chelsea's multitude of signings, Newcastle and Liverpool's lack of signings, and much much more!

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:27:27 GMT

We discuss all the biggest signings and potential new additions in the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and more. Arsenal's spend has them looking stronger, while Manchester United find themselves on yet more shaky ground. Chelsea keep on spending, Liverpool and Newcastle have yet to spend, and Aston Villa, Fulham and West Ham are all adding quality. Plus, PSG, Barcelona, Juventus and more!

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USA Olympics: A perfect group stage for Emma Hayes and excellent progress from the MNT!

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:02:58 GMT

The TSS Gang returns to discuss the final group stage game for the men's and women's Olympics teams - a pair of victories against Guinea and Australia respectively, to ensure quarterfinal progress!

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Listener Questions! Building a US National Team Stadium, Soccer's Bash Brothers & Olympic overage players!

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 13:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to answer your questions! Today, we look at whether the best USL teams could hang in MLS, we consider the career of Konrad de la Fuente, we pick a destination for a US National Team stadium, and much more!

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MLS Transfer Rankings! New DPs out West, FC Cincinnati make a statement & much more

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:55:35 GMT

Taylor and Joe are back with the latest edition of MLS Rankings! On this episode, Taylor runs through a list of new signings who have joined MLS in the summer transfer window, ranging from new Designated Players in St. Louis, Austin, Houston, and Minnesota to key reinforcements. Joe then has to blind rank each signing. Who ends up on top? And who's stuck in last? Find out on the show!

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USA Olympics: Hayes revolution rolls on against Germany, men top New Zealand

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:52:33 GMT

The whole gang is here to chat all about U.S. soccer at the Olympics! We start by breaking down the USWNT's big win over Germany. What did it tell us about Emma Hayes' team? Who shined? And what comes next? Then it's on to the men's win over New Zealand! Who impressed? And have our opinions changed on any players? All that -- and more -- on the show!

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USWNT v Zambia review, plus Canada Soccer controversy and more of your Take It Or Leave It nominations

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:46:50 GMT

It's a Friday recording session! Such rarity!

Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to discuss the USWNT's opening match of the 2024 Paris Olympics, a 3-0 win over Zambia. What did we learn from this, what tactical wrinkles did we see, and what can we expect in their next game against Germany? Plus, there's a brief chat about the Canada Soccer spying controversy, and a few more TIOLI suggestions!

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Take It or Leave it: MLS on Apple has been a bad thing, European women’s super league, plus the U.S. men lose to France at the Olympics

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:42:58 GMT

The whole crew is back together -- and we've brought Take It or Leave It back, too! After discussing the U.S. men's loss to France in their Olympic opener, our foursome dive into your hot takes. Is the group stage really the best part of a tournament? Is a European women's super league a good idea? Has the Apple TV deal been a net-negative for MLS? And should there be a yearly minutes cap on players? All that -- and more -- on the show.

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What happened to Santos, potential breakout players for the US men at the Olympics, oldest professional debuts, and more listener questions!

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:37:06 GMT

With Joe off enjoying the sights and sounds of Columbus (or, more likely, sleeping, given his all-star schedule) Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to answer your listener questions, including...

1) How likely are any of the U23 USMNT Olympic squad to make an impact on the senior men's team in the next 2-6 years?

2) What are the best low block teams of all time?

3) What happened to Santos, aka why were they relegated for the first time in their history?

4) How does the Total Soccer Show view Leonardo Bonucci career and playing style now that he has retired?

5) How would you feel about a soccer tournament using the college baseball style double elimination format instead of the normal group stage/knockout format?

6) What’s the oldest legitimate professional debut in soccer?

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U.S. men’s Olympics preview: Roster analysis, omissions, expectations & so much more

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:57:52 GMT

Taylor and Joe combine to chat all about the U.S. men's Olympic team! Who's the coach? Who's in the squad? Who should've been in the squad? And what are we expecting from the United States at this tournament? All that -- plus a bit of MLS chat -- on the show!

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Transfer Analysis: Man Utd and Man City strengthen, Bayern and Juventus make big changes!

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:19:21 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to delve into the European transfer market ahead of the new season! Man Utd appear to be doing good business, Aston Villa have plenty of incomings and outgoings, while Bayern Munich have made a statement purchase...

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USWNT Olympics preview: tactical refinements under Emma Hayes, roster inclusions and omissions, and much much more!

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:28:15 GMT

Joe and Taylor spend some time breaking down the USWNT's latest set of friendlies ahead of the start of the 2024 Olympic Games, and break down the tactical adjustments we've seen so far under new coach Emma Hayes. Plus, roster inclusions and omissions, lineups we'd like to see, areas of concern heading into the competition, reasons for optimism, and much much more!

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MLS Catch-up! Columbus Crew surge, Atlanta United’s splashy summer, chaos in St. Louis & so much more

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:00:00 GMT

Taylor and Joe get you caught up on the biggest and most interesting stories in the wide world of MLS! Just how tight is the Supporters' Shield race? Which teams are gearing up for big transfer moves? Which teams need new coaches? And what's going wrong for some of the bottom-feeders? All that -- and so much more -- on the show.

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Listener Questions! USMNT tournament performances, Copa America officiating and more!

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor and Joe are here to delve into the Listener Questions mailbag! The Gang discuss the USMNT's tournament record in the knockout stages, MLS scheduling, ways to jazz up the Open Cup, and much more!

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Copa America 2024 Final review: Argentina reign supreme in win over Colombia, stadium chaos & more

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 17:19:59 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, and Joe dive into Argentina’s nervy 1-0 win over Colombia in the Copa America final! What on earth happened at Hard Rock Stadium last night? And what does it mean for the 2026 World Cup? How did Argentina top Colombia? And where do they stand among the all-time great national teams? All that — and much more — on the show.

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Euro 2024 Final review: Spain v England deep-dive breakdown and tournament look back

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 23:09:46 GMT

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A sad Ryan hosts as your 4 friends break down Spain's dramatic 2-1 win over England in the final match of Euro 2024. How did England weather the storm in the first half, what changes did Spain make to get their initial lead, and how did they manage to get the win in regulation? Plus, what next for both Spain and England (and Southgate), and a brief look back at some of the tournament's best moments!

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Gregg Berhalter out as USMNT manager: Where it went wrong and what’s next

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:16:09 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe gather to discuss U.S. Soccer's decision to fire Gregg Berhalter as the USMNT's manager: what went wrong for Berhalter? Why was this decision made? What comes next for the U.S.? And who could be a good fit to take over for Berhalter? All that -- and so, so much more -- on the show.

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Euro 2024: England overcome The Netherlands to reach the final!

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:32:39 GMT

Joe, Graham and Ryan are here to review England's 2-1 win over the Netherlands, which sends Gareth Southgate's side into its second consecutive Euro final! Plus, there's a look ahead to Sunday's final and a few words on Argentina's victory over Canada.

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Euro 2024: Spain overcome France to reach the Final!

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 23:29:53 GMT

Spain reached the Final of the Euros for the first time since 2012, thanks in part to moments of magic from Dani Olmo and 16-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal. The TSS Gang is here to break down La Furia Roja's performance, and the shortcomings of defeated opponents France.

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What next for Brazil, further expansion of the Copa America, swapping out Euro semifinalists, and more listener questions!

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:46:55 GMT

With a break in match days, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to answer your Copa America and Euro-centric listener questions, including...

1) How worried should Brazil be about how their Copa went and where they are in World Cup Qualifying at the moment?

2) Would the Copa have benefited from expanding further with more Concacaf teams?

3) What future expansions or new approaches to tournaments would we like to see in the future?

4) If we had to choose one to manager our respective national teams, would we go for Gareth Southgate, Ronaldo Koeman, Didier Deschamps or Roberto Martinez?

5) If we could remove one of the Euro semifinalists and replace them with an eliminated nation, which side would we remove and who would we replace them with?

6) Are we surprised that Biesla’s murderball style is working at the international level?

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Euro 2024 review: England v Switzerland and Netherlands v Turkiye

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 00:12:09 GMT

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Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to discuss the 2 hour long punishmentathon that was England v Switzerland. Were England more impressive? Did we like the lineup and formation changes? Were there actual lineup and formation changes? How sad are we to see the Swiss exit the competition? We spend most of the time trying to understand England, their strengths, and just how far in this competition they can go.

After that, it's on to the dramatic Dutch victory over Türkiye, a match that featured goals, a red card, tactical adjustments, and youngsters balling out. What more could we want?

And lastly, there's praise for Jesse Marsch and Canada, who kept their Copa America dreams alive with a win over Venezuela and a date with Argentina in the semifinal round!

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Euro 2024: Spain oust their German hosts in dramatic fashion and France sufferball their way past Portugal

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 23:31:33 GMT

With Ryan taking a full 24 hours to clear his mind ahead of England's game tomorrow, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into the day's Euro 2024 action! We had two games go to extra time. One was fun! The other was...less fun? The threesome chat all about Spain's nervy win over Germany, France's even nervier win over Portugal, and Argentina's shootout victory over Ecuador in the Copa America!

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Euro 2024: Turkey topple Austria in a classic and the Netherlands outclass Romania!

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 23:07:50 GMT

The Euros came to life on Tuesday with Turkey's thrilling win over Ukraine! And the Netherlands have booked their place in the final eight with a much-improved performance against Romania! Join the TSS Gang as we get into it....

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The USMNT crash out of the Copa America: What went wrong and what comes next

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:23:00 GMT

Taylor and Joe, recording from Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, dive into the United States’ early Copa America exit. What went wrong against Uruguay on Monday? What’s Gregg Berhalter’s future? And what comes next for this team? All that — and more — on the show.

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Euro 2024: France and Portugal progress with own goals and missed penalties!

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 22:51:27 GMT

Ryan and Graham convene to discuss France's victory over Belgium and Portugal's shootout win against Slovenia! Neither were classics but with Ronaldo's tears and an unfortunate shootout performance from Slovenia, there's plenty to discuss!

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Euro 2024: England and Spain had some nervy times in the knockout round!

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 23:38:00 GMT

Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to discuss the latest results in the knockout round of the 2024 Euros. Up first, it's England's dramatic, if not emphatic, win over Slovakia. What next for Southgate's men? How impressive were Slovakia in this tournament? Will Ryan rename his children Jude?

After that, it's on to Spain's eventual destruction of Georgia, plus a look at the latest Copa America results with our own Joe Lowery!

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Euro 2024: Switzerland dazzle, Italy crumble, Germany don't slow down & much more

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 22:50:16 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into the day's Euro action! Switzerland impressed! Italy did not! Germany are moving on! And we're sad for Denmark! Plus, we chat a bit about Joe's Kansas City adventures and the latest batch of Copa America results.

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Copa America: Panama v USMNT deep-dive review and analysis

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 03:52:00 GMT

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The USA's second game of the 2024 Copa America went about as disastrously as possible, with a deserved first half red card for Tim Weah turning the match on its head. But could they have done more, despite being a man down? Did Berhalter get his changes right? What does this mean for the USA's future at this tournament, and for Berhalter's future after it? We answer those questions, and many many more... and try not to just resort to just cursing or crying. It was a difficult task.

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Euro 2024: a historic upset, Slovakia and Romania enjoyed a shower, and big questions facing Belgium

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:28:01 GMT

The group stage is over! Long live the knockout round!

We discuss the final group stage matches of Euro 2024. Up first, it's more questions for Belgium and Domenico Tedesco after an uninspiring draw with Ukraine, and then celebrations for both Slovakia and Romania as they played out... and occasionally waited out... a result.

And then it's on to Group F, where Georgia (our consensus worst team of the tournament) booked passage to the knockout round with a historic win over Portugal, and Turkey slugged their way past Czechia.

Plus, there's a quick lookahead to the knockout round, and then a chat about Argentina-Chile and Peru-Canada in the Copa America!

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Euro 2024: Kylian Mbappe's frustration, England are broken, and we love Austria

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 23:40:05 GMT

The TSS gang is here to break down France's draw with Poland, Austria's fun showing vs. the Dutch, England's continued issues, and Denmark's big point! Plus, we chat about action from Copa America's Group D, where Costa Rica shocked Brazil by keeping a clean sheet and Colombia jumped out with three points against Paraguay.

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Euro 2024: Italy break Croatian hearts & Spain are still awesome

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 23:38:18 GMT

The TSS gang is here to break down Italy's dramatic 1-1 draw with Croatia, which left Luka Modric and his countrymen on the brink, while Spain maintained their 100% record against Albania!

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USMNT vs. Bolivia Copa America review! Pulisic shines, Balogun scores, and so much more

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 03:45:01 GMT

The United States' Copa America campaign has begun! With Joe on the ground in Texas and Taylor at Studio Rockwell, we dive all the way into the USMNT's 2-0 opening win over Bolivia. What worked for the U.S.? Who shined? And what things can be improved ahead of Thursday's match against Panama? All that -- plus Euro recaps from Graham and Ryan -- on the show.

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Euro 2024: Portugal impress and Belgium get on the board!

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:24:25 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to review Saturday's Euro 2024 action, which included Portugal's resounding win over Turkey, a thoroughly entertaining battle between Belgium and Romania, and Georgia's first-ever point at the competition! Plus, Joe Lowery checks in on the road with a Copa America update!

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Euro 2024: Netherlands hold France, Poland falter & Argentina start the Copa America with a win!

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 23:01:10 GMT

Taylor, Graham and Ryan review a day of Euro 2024 action that saw France and the Netherlands play the first goalless draw of the tournament, while Poland became the first team to bag their bags. Plus, we take a look at the Copa America opener, where defending champs Argentina defeated Canada on a not-so-great field in Atlanta!

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Euro 2024 review: Spain 2.0 continues to impress while England continues to do the opposite

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:07:59 GMT

With Graham trapped in a car park with a rapidly reduced available network, it's (mostly) left to Ryan, Taylor and Joe to discuss all the action from a packed day at the Euros: Serbia and Slovenia played out to a mutually frustrating draw, England went back to their old English ways against the Danes, and Spain are just so so comprehensively good. Italy were fine. All that and much much more, including a voice note from a besieged Graham Ruthven!

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Euro 2024 Review: Germany cruise past Hungary, a fresh batch of concerns for Croatia & much more

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 23:43:00 GMT

The whole gang's here to dive into the day's Euro 2024 action! We chat about the latest twist for Croatia in their match vs. Albania, Jamal Musiala's magic for Germany against Hungary, and Graham talks all things Scotland after their crucial draw with Switzerland.

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Euro 2024 Review: Turkey and Georgia thrill while Portugal get the job done

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 22:30:00 GMT

On the latest check in with the European Championships, the TSS Gang look at Turkey's action-packed victory over impressive debutants Georgia, while Portugal did enough to get three points on the board against the Czechs.

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Euro 2024 Review: France earn tense win & Slovakia shock Belgium

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 23:14:08 GMT

On a day where Romania earned a triumphant win over Ukraine, Slovakia (and VAR) shocked Blgium and France got off to a winning start, The TSS gang is here to break down all of the Euro 2024 action!

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Euro 2024 Review: England and the Netherlands didn't impress, but did get the job done

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 22:49:16 GMT

Your favorite foursome is together again to ponder things like why England's attack couldn't find more joy against Serbia, how the Netherlands appropriately whelmed in their opener against Poland, and Denmark's moment of joy as Christian Eriksen got his Euro 2024 account up and running!

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Euro 2024 Review: Spain 2.0 thrill in win over Croatia, Italy and Switzerland impress

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 22:53:19 GMT

The whole crew is here to break down the first full day of action from Euro 2024! We admire Switzerland’s flexibility in their crucial win over Hungary, praise Spain for their verticality in their victory over Croatia, and chat all about Italy’s opening win over Albania.

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2024 Copa America team-by-team preview w/ Jon Arnold

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 15:06:52 GMT

Taylor talks with Getting Concacafed's Jon Arnold about the impending start of the 2024 Copa America. They take a look at every group and every team (with the exception of the USA) to discuss favorites, potential surprises, why Messi remains the man to watch, which teams are handling their generation turnover the best, and much much more!

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Euro 2024 Review: Germany come out swinging against Scotland!

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:11:41 GMT

In a quick recap review for the Euro 2024 opener, Ryan caught up with Graham to learn about his experience witnessing Scotland's 5-1 defeat at the hands of hosts Germany!

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The USMNT & the 2024 Copa America: Everything you need to know

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:00:00 GMT

Taylor, Joe and Ryan are here to preview the USMNT as it prepares for a Copa America on home soil! We set our expectations for the team, analyze the roster, consider the tactical approach and much more!

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USMNT vs. Brazil quick take review!

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:11:52 GMT

Taylor and Joe combine to chat all about the U.S. men's national team's clash with Brazil. What went right for the USMNT in their final Copa America tuneup? And how did the U.S. try to approach a rare meeting against a true international giant? All that -- and much more -- on the show.

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Euro 2024 Groups E & F Preview: Belgium and Portugal are headliners

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:20:00 GMT

We’re back with our final batch of Euro 2024 previews! The gang is here to tell you everything you need to know about Groups E & F. What’s the lowdown on Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, and Ukraine in Group E? And what about Turkey, Georgia, Portugal, and the Czech Republic in Group F? Plus, we predict which nation will with this whole darn thing.

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Euro 2024 Groups C & D Preview: France looking calm, Austria and Slovenia could spring surprises, and the Danes and the Dutch look... about the same

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:01:00 GMT

We're continuing on with our Euro 2024 previews! No surprise guests this time, as we talk Group C (Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, and England) and Group D (Poland, Netherlands, France, and Austria). Plus, Very Specific Predictions and a discussion of Didier Deschamps' expected core strength (xCS).

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Euro 2024 Groups A & B Preview, featuring a VERY special guest!

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:21:43 GMT

The TSS gang is here with the first of its Euro 2024 previews! We discuss Groups A and B - featuring Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland, Spain, Croatia, Italy and Albania - and Graham brings in a very unexpected guest!

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USMNT vs Colombia Review: Lots of work to do after Copa America tune-up

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 02:09:40 GMT

Well, that wasn't ideal. Taylor was present at Commanders Field for a very disappointing US friendly outing against Colombia, and shares his thoughts with Ryan on the drive home for a TSS bonus ep!

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The Emma Hayes Era: USWNT review and Olympic roster projections

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 17:28:23 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, and Joe combine to review the U.S. women’s national team’s first window under new manager Emma Hayes. How did Hayes set up her team against South Korea? And how did they play? Who stood out? And what squad do we think Hayes will take to the Olympics next month? All that — and much more — on the show.

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MLS Panic Rankings! Atlanta United fire Gonzalo Pineda, Inter Miami’s defensive woes & so much more

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:04:06 GMT

We’re back with another episode filled with MLS Rankings! This time, we’re looking at the league through a panicked lens. Which teams should be most concerned? Taylor picks the clubs and Joe blind ranks them from 1 to 10. With Atlanta’s huge summer, the Crew’s Concacaf flop, SKC’s general meh-ness, and so much more, there’s plenty of panic to go around.

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Champions League Final review: Real Madrid triumph over Dortmund at Wembley

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 15:44:58 GMT

Graham, Taylor and Ryan are here to discuss a Champions League Final that was entertaining, but ultimately unsurprising in its outcome. How do real Madrid keep winning in this competition? Who were the key players? And what next for Dortmund?

Plus, we take a look at how things went for Columbus Crew in the CONCACAF Champions Cup...

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The Big Thing: Can Borussia Dortmund beat Real Madrid in the Champions League Final?

Fri, 31 May 2024 11:00:00 GMT

On this week's Big Thing episode, the TSS gang previews the 2024 Champions League Final, which sees the underdog Dortmund face the behemoth Real Madrid. If BVB are to pull off a surprise win, what are the keys to their success?

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It's time for the 2024 Toties! Handing out our end-of-season awards, including player of the season, best signing, funniest moment, and more!

Thu, 30 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

Your favorite foursome is together again and recording wearing tuxedos to mark the occasion as we hand out some end of season awards, which Ryan has dubbed "The Toties." Categories reviewed include player of the season, breakthrough player of the season, manager of the year, best goal, best signing, best match, funniest moment, and best story from the campaigns that were. Plus, we're each giving our Best XIs of the season for the combined leagues of Europe!

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Listener Questions! How elite managers made their mark, a potential apertura/clausura schedule in MLS & so much more

Wed, 29 May 2024 16:58:13 GMT

The whole TSS gang is here to answer your questions!

1) What are the chances we see Mauricio Pochettino or Erik Ten Hag in MLS as their next job?

2) Would MLS work as a split apertura/clausura season?

3) How did managers of the best teams in history get the best out of their players?

4) How far down the Premier League table do you have to go to stop seeing players that would be impactful for MLS teams?

5) Why don’t the final set of Serie A matches all start at the same time?

6) Have any soccer terms entered the lexicon?

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MLS Enthusiasm Rankings! FC Cincinnati's transformation, the Revs' historic struggles & so much more

Tue, 28 May 2024 17:21:28 GMT

Taylor and Joe are here to dive into the wide world of MLS via Joe's enthusiasm rankings! Taylor tosses out the topics -- ranging from Riqui Puig's skill to Atlanta United's downward slide -- and Joe ranks their relative intrigue from 1 to 10. There's so much packed into this one!

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Weekend Review: Man Utd's FA Cup win, Leverkusen's domestic double & Barcelona's WCL triumph!

Mon, 27 May 2024 17:19:50 GMT

The TSS Gang is here with a Memorial Day special to review a very busy weekend of soccer, which saw domestic cup finals all across Europe, the conclusion of several leagues, the Women's Champions League Final, and much more!

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The Big Thing: Why did Chelsea fire Mauricio Pochettino (and who do they hire next)?

Fri, 24 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Editor's note: Graham's audio is slightly jumpy in a few places. Please accept our apologies and blame Scotland 🙏

Mauricio Pochettino led Chelsea to a (relatively) strong Premier League finish, with European qualification. Despite this upturn, the Argentine was given his marching orders this week. Taylor, Graham and Ryan are here to discuss the situation at Stamford Bridge - and what comes next.

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Meg Linehan on Emma Hayes' first USWNT roster, the awarding of the 2027 World Cup, and the NWSL season so far

Thu, 23 May 2024 15:40:56 GMT

Emma Hayes is finally at the wheel! Meg Linehan of The Athletic and the Full Time with Meg Linehan podcast is back on the show to discuss Hayes' inaugural US roster, including notably omissions, possible player positions, and what the potential cuts ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics. We also get into what went wrong under Vlatko and what Hayes will be working to change on Day 1, plus a look at the NWSL season so far and the awarding of the 2027 World Cup to Brazil.

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Listener Questions! Jurgen Klopp’s spot in the Premier League pantheon, Timo Werner to MLS & more

Wed, 22 May 2024 17:24:04 GMT

The whole crew is here to answer your questions!

1) Where does Jurgen Klopp rank among the best Premier League managers ever?

2) Which current European club team would fare best if they had to use early 90s Premier League tactics?

3) How do the financials for mid-table La Liga clubs compare to clubs from other leagues?

4) Is Timo Werner a realistic signing for an MLS club?

5) How did Chelsea make their late push to sixth?

6) Why are Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia in UEFA? Are there any other countries that are in the wrong "geographic" confederation?

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USMNT Copa America camp squad analysis! Plus, Nashville SC’s next steps, NYCFC’s impressive win & much more

Mon, 20 May 2024 20:52:12 GMT

We’ve got a roster for the USMNT’s summer of soccer! The Copa America training camp squad dropped earlier today, so Taylor, Joe, and Jeff Rueter are here to dissect it. We run through the big themes from Gregg Berhalter’s team and then dive into each position group. After two segments of U.S. chat, it was full steam ahead into some of the best games from this past weekend in MLS!

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Weekend Review: Man City win the title and Klopp says goodbye

Mon, 20 May 2024 17:17:07 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to review the final weekend of the Premier League season, in which Manchester City claimed their fourth consecutive title, and Pep Guardiola created some doubt about his future with the club. Meanwhile, Liverpool said goodbye to Jurgen Klopp, Man Utd concluded their worst season ever, and much more!

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The Big Thing: Could competitive European matches really come to the USA?

Fri, 17 May 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Fifa has taken a step towards allowing domestic leagues to play competitive matches abroad, after announcing a new working group will be formed to “issue recommendations” on the topic. The TSS gang explore the idea of playing competitive games abroad, touching on the leagues that are most likely to pursue the idea, the potential timelines, and much more!

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Take It or Leave It: getting rid of VAR, closed leagues in Europe, when to fire a manager, and Weston McKennie's next club

Thu, 16 May 2024 17:52:54 GMT

Your favorite semi-recurring series is back: it's Take It or Leave It time! We've got plenty of your takes to break down, including...

1) Getting rid of VAR entirely would be absolute nonsense

2) One of the Big 5 European leagues will become a “closed league” before MLS implements any form of promotion and relegation.

3) MLS will eventually have pro/rel but only by forming a North American Super league that both MLS and LigaMX promote into

4) Firing a manager mid-season is the wrong call 90% of the time

5) Mckennie's next move should be to Borussia Dortmund

6) Arsene Wenger once said Arsenal is at a disadvantage over Manchester United because it has more derbys. How are we taking or leaving that one?

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Listener Questions! Big Premier League rule changes, Aston Villa’s transfer needs, a new Concacaf powerhouse & more

Wed, 15 May 2024 18:52:07 GMT

The whole crew is here to answer your questions!

1) What are the new spending rules the Premier League is trying to institute?

2) Why isn’t the last day of the Premier League season filled with derby matches?

3) Should David Moyes be getting more credit for what he’s done at West Ham?

4) How should Aston Villa improve their squad ahead of Champions League football next season?

5) Would a West Indies team elevate the competitiveness of Concacaf in any meaningful way?

6) Is Manchester United the Dallas Cowboys of the Premier League?

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Canada hire Jesse Marsch! Plus, Olivier Giroud to LAFC, San Diego pursue Sergio Ramos, Cincy top the Shield race & more

Tue, 14 May 2024 17:57:44 GMT

Talk about a busy start to the soccer news week! Taylor, Joe, and Gass begin the show by diving into Canada's decision to appoint Jesse Marsch as their new men's national team coach. How will Canada look under Marsch? And is this a good hire? Then, we move on to chat about some big-time MLS transfer news, a major win for Cincy, and some tactics over in the Western Conference. All that -- and much more -- on the show!

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Weekend Review: Man City & Arsenal take the Premier League title race down to the wire!

Mon, 13 May 2024 16:56:22 GMT

The TSS gang are back to review a weekend which saw Arsenal and Man City take the title race down the wire, Burnley's relegation, another top performance from Leverkusen, Fisticuffs in Toronto, and much more!

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The Big Thing: how did Ipswich Town and Leicester City get themselves promoted, and how likely are they both to stay up next season?

Fri, 10 May 2024 08:00:00 GMT

On this week's episode, Graham and Joe join Taylor to discuss Championship promotion! We pay particular attention to Ipswich, and their back-to-back promotions. How have they built such a reliable squad, who is the brain in charge, and what obstacles could prohibit survival next season? We also take some time to look at Leicester's Championship-winning season, and do some promotion playoff drafting! All that and much much more!

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Champions League Review! Real Madrid’s wild and controversy-riddled win, Dortmund’s run sets up The Jude Bellingham Final & more

Thu, 09 May 2024 17:54:16 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into the wild second legs of the the Champions League semis! From Dortmund's improbable win over PSG to Real Madrid and Manuel Neuer's late victory over Bayern Munich, there was *plenty* to chat about.

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Americans at Wrexham, where next for Brenden Aaronson and Malik Tillman, breaking down Tottenham's development under Big Ange, and more listener questions!

Wed, 08 May 2024 18:01:17 GMT

On this week's episode, it's Taylor hosting with Joe and Graham doing most of the answering... and that leads to an awful lot of American-centric discussion! Questions answered include...

1) What should be the next step in Brenden Aaronson's career?

2) Which American should Wrexham sign for next season's League One campaign?

3) Who would we want on our respective benches, if we were managers?

4) Why is David De Gea still a free agent?

5) How do we rate Malik Tillman's season at PSV, and what should be his next move?

6) Has this season been successful for Ange Postecoglu and Spurs?

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MLS Roundup! Leo Messi makes history in Miami, CF Montreal stay chaotic, and Evan Ream on soccer in Sacramento

Tue, 07 May 2024 19:28:42 GMT

Taylor, Joe, and Gass dive into the wild world of MLS, starting with Leo Messi’s insane performance for Inter Miami, moving to CF Montreal’s reported choice to part ways with their CSO, and ending with progress in the West and issues in the East. Then, it’s on to a chat with Evan Ream, author of “Not When, But If?”, a book all about soccer in Sacramento. Gass and Evan chat about the new book, the sport in Sac, and the MLS expansion fiasco.

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Weekend Review: Liverpool get back on track, Real Madrid clinch title

Mon, 06 May 2024 17:08:11 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to review a weekend in which the two-horse Premier League title race saw Arsenal and Man City stay on track, while Liverpool recovered from their recent wobble with a big win over a sorry Tottenham side. Meanwhile, Real Madrid made their Liga win official, and Leverkusen remain undefeated!

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The Big Thing: Is Arne Slot the right man for Liverpool?

Fri, 03 May 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Reports suggest that Feyenoord coach Arne Slot will replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, with the Reds having agreed a fee to buy out the 45-year-old Dutchman's contract. On this week's Big Thing, the TSS Gang explain why Slot is an excellent fit for Liverpool - but why reservations about his suitability remain.

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Champions League review: Dortmund spring a surprise, Real Madrid vibes, and Luis Enrique's tactical tinkering

Thu, 02 May 2024 18:44:56 GMT

Graham returns to reunite your favorite foursome, and do some Champions League reviewing! Bayern's discipline vs Carlo Ancelotti's eyebrow vibes set the stage for a back-and-forth thriller. What happens next? Plus, Dortmund wing their way past PSG. Can Mbappe and Company (PSG's new official name) find a way to be more efficient in the second leg?

Plus, celebrating Columbus' CCCCCCCCCC win, which send them to the final! Great goals, smart play, crafty time wasting, and much much more from Wilfried Nancy's high flyers!

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Listener Questions! Will Bayern lose the Bundesliga again next year? Plus, moving USMNT players to Wolves, changing the Ballon d’Or & more

Wed, 01 May 2024 17:19:35 GMT

You know what time it is! We tossed out some As to the following Qs:

1) How would we change the Ballon d’Or to give it more meaning?

2) Why do we hear about No. 6s, No. 9s, and No. 10s, but not No. 11s?

3) Should Reggie Cannon be in camp for the Copa America?

4) Which USMNT players could move to Wolves this summer?

5) If Bayer Leverkusen draw in one of their upcoming finals and fall in the shootout, will we consider this an unbeaten season?

6) Which is more likely: Bayern don't win the Bundesliga for the next five years or City win the Premier League for the next five years?

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MLS Roundup: Chucky Lozano to San Diego FC, most aesthetic teams in the league & much more

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:30:32 GMT

Taylor, Joe, and Gass gather 'round to chat about the latest and greatest going on in the world of MLS. In the first segment, we take stock of San Diego FC ahead of their expansion season in 2025, with a special look at reported signing Chucky Lozano. Then we move on to a chat about a handful of teams from across the league, touching on Orlando City's issues, Austin's step forward, RSL's progress, and so much more.

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Weekend Review: Arsenal paint North London red, Liverpool falter again

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:37:50 GMT

It's a Gruesome Twosome/Dynamic Duo as Ryan and Taylor look back on a weekend that saw Arsenal and Man City turn the Premier League title race into a two-horse affair, following another disappointing Liverpool performance.

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The Big Thing: Why aren't the Chicago Fire Better?

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:00:00 GMT

On this week's soccer deep dive, Ryan, Taylor and Joe turn their collective attention to the Second City. Chicago Fire has heritage, the passionate support of a major city and an owner who is willing to invest - so why have they only had one MLS playoff berth since 2012.

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Americans Abroad updates featuring Dest, Balogun, and more, plus Copa America roster construction

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:56:37 GMT

Ryan is subjected to over an hour of Joe and Taylor nerding out about the USMNT player pool. We've got injury and contract updates, season catch-ups, players looking for transfers, and much more! Plus, assembling a rough Copa America roster and identifying potential problem areas - aka where do we need more depth?

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Listener Questions! A potential pro/rel structure for MLS, the Premier League golden boot race & much more

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:55:35 GMT

While Graham is off wrestling gators, Ryan, Taylor, and Joe combine to answer your listener questions!

1) If MLS adopted a closed pro/rel system with the current 30 clubs, would that balance the schedule and make a better product?

2) Who's going to win the Premier League golden boot?

3) What’s next for Tim Ream? Will he stay in England or come to MLS?

4) Which moment in UEFA Champions League history has brought you the most joy?

5) Is Carlo Ancelotti is a better manager than Pep?

6) What are the best all-in moments in soccer history?

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MLS Roundup: Catching up on every single team! Orlando's chance creation problem, an almost perfect week for Houston & so much more

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:57:58 GMT

Taylor grills Joe on all things MLS! We bounce around and dive into all 29 teams, discussing contract extensions for a couple of big-time coaches, stars shining for RSL, Nashville's issues, Cincy's attacking personnel, and so much more.

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Weekend Review: Real Madrid's Clasico triumph & Coventry almost bring FA Cup magic!

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:49:09 GMT

Ryan, Taylor and Joe are here to break down all the biggest moments of the weekend, including Real Madrid's El Clasico victory, a near-classic performance from Coventry in the FA Cup semifinals, and much more!

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Take It or Leave It: Wilfried Nancy to Brighton, the path to a Super League and Apple's takeover!

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Your favorite semi-recurring series is back: it's Take It or Leave It time! On this episode, Ryan, Taylor and Joe dig into your spiciest takes, including Wilfried Nancy's suitability for Brighton, Didier Deschamps' value as a top manager, Apple's global rights takeover, and much more!

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Champions League review: Xavi sees red, Kimmich scores with his head, Dortmund's dream not yet dead!

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:46:01 GMT

With Graham hanging out with Mickey Mouse, it's left to your favorite Triumvirate to break down the second leg action in this week's Champions League games! How big of a real did Araujo's red card play in PSG's eventual victory over Barcelona? What went wrong for an unusually wide open Atletico in their loss to Dortmund? How have Real Madrid made it this far without replacing Benzema? Can Bayern keep this run going? All those questions, and many more, answered on today's episode!

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Listener Questions! Ballon d'Or favorites, USMNT players bound for Europe & much more

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:17:38 GMT

We’ve got a Power Trio! Taylor, Ryan, and Joe combine to answer your questions.

1) Which current U.S. men’s player approaching age 30 could pull a Brian McBride and move to a big European league?

2) Who are the front-runners for the Ballon d'Or?

3) If we owned an MLS team, how would we use our DP spots?

4) Is being a GM the best job in the world?

5) Have any new tactics popped up over the last five years?

6) What is NSL America?

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MLS Roundup: Analyzing reported roster rule changes, Messi playing in NFL stadiums, Minnesota's United Reynoso problem & more

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:23:55 GMT

Taylor, Gass, and Joe are here to chat about the latest from around the world of MLS. There's plenty of roster rules chat to start the show! What are the new rules? And how impactful will they be? After that, we dive into chaos in Minnesota and a whole set of on-field topics. Plus, cow talk?

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Weekend Review: Leverkusen's historic title and Man City take Premier League pole position!

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:20:22 GMT

The TSS gang are here to review an action packed weekend, in which Bayer Leverkusen won their first-ever Bundesliga title in emphatic style, Arsenal and Liverpool faltered in the Premier League title race, and much much more!

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The Big Thing: Chaos and drama in Turkish soccer

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Turkish soccer, which isn't exactly renowned for its serenity, hit headlines this week when Fenerbahce fielded an U19 team in the Turkish Super Cup against fierce rivals Galatasaray... before withdrawing the team from the field entirely.

This comes after Fener threatened to leave the Süper Lig, in a season that has been characterized by violence and controversial incidents.

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Champions League review: goals galore! Bayern and City score their way to draws on the road, Barcelona's mature performance, and Atletico take advantage of Dortmund's errors

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:00:48 GMT

Graham and Taylor somehow end up spending over an hour discussing this week's Champions League results! Uneven performances led to a spectacle of a match between Real Madrid and Manchester City, controversial non-calls in Arsenal and Bayern, Dortmund once again letting themselves down in the knockout round (this time against Atletico), and Barcelona's battling performance against a strong and adaptable PSG side.

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Listener Questions! Looking ahead to the Emma Hayes era, Luton Town’s outlook in the Premier League & so much more

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:31:18 GMT

Your favorite foursome is here to answer your questions!

1) If we could back in history to experience one season or tournament as one of the players, coaches, or referees involved, what would we pick?

2) If Leverkusen win out, are they the greatest non-Champions League team ever?

3) What do we make of future USWNT coach Emma Hayes' actions and comments after Chelsea's recent loss to Arsenal?

4) How can under 18-year-olds can sign contracts?

5) Why isn’t Luton Town’s Rob Edwards linked to bigger and better jobs?

6) What are expectations for FOX’s coverage of the Euros this summer?

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MLS Roundup: Red Bulls make a statement, Cucho chaos, the Sounders' big win, El Trafico, and GA Cup incidents

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:29:35 GMT

Taylor, Gass, and Joe combine to chat about the latest from around MLS! We start off with an on-the-ground recap of the GA Cup and the various troubling issues that took place at the tournament. Then it's on to lighter topics, including the Red Bulls' big win over Cincy, chaos in Columbus, a statement in Seattle, joy (and suffering) in Texas, El Trafico, and more.

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Weekend Review: Liverpool drop points, Bayern falter again, and derbies galore!

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:45:55 GMT

An action-packed weekend brought us a big points swing in the Premier League title race, huge derby games in Rome, Glasgow and Los Angeles, a trophy for Athletic Club that's been 40 years in the making, and much more!

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The Big Thing: taking a longer look at the impending managerial carousel

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:00:00 GMT

What a strange offseason it's about to be! Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and theoretically Barcelona are all expected to be without managers at the end of the season, and multiple other clubs could quickly find themselves in similar situations. So, who is leaving, who might be arriving, and who might be staying after saying they were leaving? Graham, Joe and Taylor have thoughts!

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Take It or Leave It: Steer clear of Mbappe, Musah shouldn’t be in the USMNT XI & much more

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:44:44 GMT

We're back with one of our favorite recurring series: Take It or Leave It! On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dig into your spiciest takes. From Mbappe’s transfer outlook to Gareth Southgate’s managerial chops to the Shield vs. Cup debate in MLS, there was plenty to discuss (and debate)!

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Listener Questions! Building a European version of Leagues Cup, Jedi Robinson’s transfer outlook & much more

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:40:09 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to dive into your listener questions!

1) With big games coming up in Portugal and Scotland, who do we think will win the league titles?

2) Is the Saudi league being covered?

3) Which retired players would we like to see face off in a Walking Soccer match?

4) Could Jedi Robinson be playing for a higher profile team than Fulham?

5) Was the W Gold Cup’s re-seeding format successful?

6) Which two European leagues do we think would make for the most interesting Leagues Cup-style mid-season competition?

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Generation Adidas Cup and the state of youth soccer in the USA, plus Concacaf Champions Cup chat and MLS weekend review

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:12:53 GMT

On today's episode, Taylor is joined by Joe and David to discuss a host of different topics. They start off with a quick word about David's 10 years of work at Extratime. Then it's on to a longer discussion about the Generation Adidas Cup and the most recent developments in youth soccer in the country. Then we preview the Concacaf Champions Cup and the chance (or lack thereof) that we see an MLS team advance to the next round. And finally, it's a look back at the weekend in MLS: joy for RSL, Colorado, Atlanta, and the Galaxy, and concern for Miami and Chicago.

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Weekend Review! Man City and Arsenal have a bad day, Xabi Alonso plans to stay & so much more

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:16:01 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to look back at the weekend that was! We chat about a clash between Manchester City and Arsenal, Liverpool’s fortune, a good weekend for USMNTers, Leverkusen’s big news, chaos in La Liga, MLS action, and so much more.

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The Big Thing: will Arsenal win the Premier League title this season?

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 09:00:00 GMT

With Arsenal top of the table and a looming clash with Manchester City, we thought it was time to take a look at their season so far to determine if this can be their year! How massive could this weekend's match actually be, and how do we see it playing out? Is Arteta v Pep now the biggest managerial rivalry in the Premier League? Have Arsenal progressed mentally from this time last year, and how much have they learned from that campaign? All that and much much more!

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International Break Round-Up: Euro 2024 qualification set, England's difficult decisions & the world's worst team!

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:06:45 GMT

Ryan and Graham are here to look back over all the non-USMNT news from the international break, including the conclusion of Euro 2024 qualification, big friendlies for England and Germany, and the team whose 20-year winless streak continued!

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Listener Questions! Newcastle’s flaws, the importance of managers, MLS’s schedule & much more

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:54:04 GMT

We're back with another listener questions episode! Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to answer...

1) How much stronger is today’s USMNT than the one we saw at the 2022 World Cup?

2) With so many international tournaments happening this summer, is this the year MLS reconsiders their schedule?

3) What amenities are crucial for lower-division stadiums?

4) What impact would implementing basketball style substitutions have on soccer?

5) What’s wrong with Newcastle?

6) Are managers more or less important than we think?

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More USMNT v Mexico chat, plus an abbreviated MLS weekend review

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:40:30 GMT

Taylor is joined by Joe and David to spend even more time on the USA's 2-0 win over Mexico in the Nations League Final. Gass tries to claim the Number 1 spot in Tyler Adams fandom, and has praise for a few players we were more negative about in our initial reviews. We also focus on standout performers, as well as areas of vulnerability ahead of the Copa America this summer. Plus, we drill deeper into the perceived gap between the USA and Mexico, and try to identify the least error-prone players for the USMNT. And then we close things out in the final segment with an abbreviated looked around MLS, including concerns for Toronto, big performers for RSL and Portland, and impressive wins for LAFC and the Red Bulls.

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USMNT v Mexico deep-dive review: Tyler Adams' incredible strike, Gio Reyna's role & so much more

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 05:27:49 GMT

Taylor and Joe are here to break down the USMNT's 2-0 win over Mexico in the Concacaf Nations League final. What went right for the U.S. in their third-straight Nations League win? And what's still left to be done before the Copa America? Plus, is Tyler Adams the greatest soccer player of all time? All that -- and more -- on the show.

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USMNT v Jamaica: deep-dive review on a totally normal game of soccer

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:02:35 GMT

No spoilers!

Until here... Joe and Taylor spend over an hour trying to figure out what exactly happened (and didn't happen) in the USA's 3-1 win over Jamaica in the Concacaf Nations League semifinal. How good was Gio Reyna and can he please please stay healthy? What went wrong for the US on the Jamaica opener, and why did it take them so long to turn things around? What are the major lessons we learned in this one? Which individuals improved their stock, and which ones hurt their future chances? We get into all of that, and much much more!

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The 2024 TSS SuperDraft!

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:36:36 GMT

We're doing something a little different today: a fantasy draft with some very unique rules!

Based on a request from our Discord (thanks Kenneth Seiden!) the TSS gang is drafting XIs with the following rules:

Each of us can only draft one player from any given club
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Listener Questions! Jesse Marsch’s next step, how Real Madrid can afford Mbappe, and much more

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:47:46 GMT

It's listener question time! Our foursome gathers around to answer your lovely inquiries:

1) What do our combined USMNT/Canada and USMNT/Mexico lineups look like?

2) Would Jesse Marsch’s career be helped or hurt by a return to MLS?

3) How can Real Madrid afford Mbappe?

4) Which players are viewed as one-trick ponies, but shouldn’t be?

5) If Liverpool and Leverkusen (Klopp and Alonso!) were to meet in the Europa League final, would that game outshine this year’s Champions League final?

6) Other than “The Hand of God”, what soccer phrases are identified with iconic moments in the sport’s history?

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Inter Miami’s Julian Gressel on playing with Messi and the Barca Boys! Plus, previewing USMNT vs. Jamaica

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT

We’ve got a fun one for you today! Joe Lowery is joined by Julian Gressel to talk all about what it’s like playing for the highest-profile club in North America. Has Inter Miami embraced playing the villain? And how does playing with the Barcelona foursome change how you perform on the field? There’s tons more in the Gressel chat, including his own entrepreneurial podcasting journey with the excellent new Player/Manager show, before Joe and Taylor get to previewing the USMNT’s Concacaf Nations League semifinal clash with Jamaica.

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Weekend Review: An FA Cup thriller, a USMNT game winner & NWSL returns!

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:26:09 GMT

The TSS Gang are here to review a busy weekend of soccer, in which the FA Cup delivered thrills and surprises in equal measure. Haji Wright delivered a huge game-winning goal, Christian Pulisic found the net once again and NWSL made its welcome return!

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The Big Thing: Everything You Need To Know About The 2024 NWSL Season

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:00:00 GMT

NWSL returns for its 12th season this weekend! There's new teams, a new broadcast deal and new players who have arrived on record-breaking transfers! Taylor, Graham, Joe and Ryan are here to discuss the new season, with a preview of each and every team!

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Champions League review: Atletico Madrid and Arsenal practiced their penalties, Dortmund do enough against PSV, and Barcelona rise to the occasion

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:51:26 GMT

Ryan is joined by Graham, Joe and Taylor to discuss this week's Champions League action! Just how good was Martin Odegaard versus Porto? What did Atletico get right and Inter Milan get wrong? Can Dortmund keep the good times rolling? And what can we take away from Barcelona's resounding win over a less-than-stellar Napoli?

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Listener Questions! What’s happening with Graham Potter, Christian Pulisic’s historic season & much more

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:57:47 GMT

It's listener question time! You can find the full list that our foursome discussed down below:

1) What’s the best season ever by a USMNT attacker in Europe?

2) Which managers have successfully replaced legendary managers?

3) What’s happening with Graham Potter?

4) Which European clubs most consistently outperform their wage bill?

5) Why do big clubs in Italy share stadiums?

6) What are our favorite stories of soccer making the world a better place?

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Building our USMNT rosters for the Concacaf Nations League Finals! Plus, quick hits from around MLS

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:57:18 GMT

With the Concacaf Nations League final four kicking off next week (the USMNT take on Jamaica on Thursday, March 21), Taylor, Gass, and Joe build their U.S. rosters. Who are the strikers? Should Gregg Berhalter bring Tyler Adams? And is the goalkeeping job still Matt Turner’s? All that — plus an MLS roundup — on the show!

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Weekend Review: Liverpool and Man City play a thriller, USWNT go for Gold

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:56:03 GMT

The TSS gang look back upon a weekend in which the biggest Premier League game of the season did not disappoint! Meanwhile, Bayern Munich went goal crazy, Inter Milan's dominance continued and the USWNT lifted the inaugural W Gold Cup.

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The Big Thing: How good is Inter Milan right now?

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Inter Milan are running away with the scudetto race this season and looking to go a step further than the runners-up spot they earned in the Champions League last season. But how good is Simone Inzaghi's side, and how far can they go? The TSS Gang are here with their thoughts...

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Champions League review: plucky underdogs Bayern Munich, PSG, Real Madrid and Manchester City find a way to the next round

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:00:11 GMT

Your four friends are together again to discuss this week's Champions League action! Were Real Madrid fortunate to get by RB Leipzig? Has Luis Enrique found a new approach with PSG? Have Bayern turned a corner, yet again? All that, plus praise for the all-conquering team in sky blue, Man City.

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Listener Questions! U.S. Open Cup format, Bologna’s improvement, Premier League relegation & much more

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 18:35:46 GMT

Ryan, Graham, and Joe are here to answer your listener questions! From a new U.S. Open Cup format to comparing two historic Dutch clubs to Bologna’s improvement in Serie A to relegation to pay to play, we covered a ton of ground!

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MLS news and notes! Inter Miami trade DeAndre Yedlin to FC Cincinnati, referee controversy for SKC, Vanni Sartini's tactical transparency & so much more

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:48:19 GMT

Taylor and Joe are here to break down the latest from the wide world of MLS! From refereeing controversies to big trades to potential DP signings to big results, there was plenty to cover.

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Weekend Review: Man City dominate the derby, Real Madrid's surprise ending & snow in Utah!

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:15:00 GMT

The full complement of TSS hosts are here to review a weekend in which Man City got the better of their red neighbors, there was a controversial ending for Real Madrid and a good ol' fashioned snow game in Utah!

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The Big Thing: Is Man City destined to win another treble?

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Manchester City are favorites to win the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup - and you wouldn't put it past them to win them all. However, winning a second consecutive treble would be completely unprecedented. Can Pep's team do it all again? And if not, what is stopping them?

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Take It or Leave It: Kevin De Bruyne's GOAT status, PSV's fit in the Premier League & so much more

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:20:06 GMT

We're back with one of our favorite recurring series: Take It or Leave It! On this episode, Ryan, Graham, and Joe dig into your spiciest takes. From KDB's greatness to Emil Forsberg's chances of winning MLS MVP to whether analytics are ruining soccer, there was plenty to discuss (and debate)!

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Listener Questions: Leverkusen going undefeated and the best way to take a corner!

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:46:21 GMT

The TSS Gang dive into the mailbag and answer your questions, including our thoughts on Bayer Leverkusen emerging this season as Invincibles, Wilfried Nancy's European career prospects and our favorite snippets of soccer in movies and on TV!

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MLS is back! Columbus Crew dominate, Inter Miami’s flaws, a new coach arrives in Minnesota & much more

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:33:31 GMT

Taylor, Joe, and Gass are here to run through the first weekend of MLS action! We chat about the Columbus Crew's win over Atlanta United (the Crew looked reaaaaaal good), Cincy's struggles vs. Toronto FC, a new-look LAFC, DC United's big victory, Minnesota United's managerial hire, the Galaxy's 1-1 draw with Inter Miami, and so much more.

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Weekend Review: Liverpool's young guns triumph at Wembley and MLS returns!

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:11:12 GMT

Liverpool headlined the weekend with their against-the-odds-injury-laden League Cup Final victory over Chelsea! The TSS gang also discuss the Premier League, Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and the glorious return of Major League Soccer!

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The Big Thing: What should we expect from Inter Miami and Leo Messi this season?

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT

The 2024 Major League Soccer season is underway and Inter Miami already has its first win under its belt! In its 29-year existence, the league has never seen so much hype about a team going into a campaign — so what should we expect to see from Messi and his South Florida in 2024?

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Champions League review: Inter staking a claim, USA vs Dortmund, and Napoli and Barcelona clash in the Battle of the Chaos Seasons

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:48:42 GMT

It was the type of Champions League match week that makes Graham Ruthven say, "Meh." But never mind that because the rest of us are excited to talk about this week's matches, including Napoli and Barcelona trying (and maybe somewhat kind of succeeding) to get their respective seasons back on track, PSV failing to take their chances versus Dortmund, Inter Milan generating some "they could actually go all the way buzz," and Arsenal and Porto playing 50ish minutes of actual soccer. Plus, the debut of Joe's Concacaf Champions Cup Corner.

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2024 MLS Western Conference Preview: Diving into each and every team!

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 20:20:37 GMT

We've got another big boy. On today's show, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, David Gass, and Joe Lowery preview all 14 MLS teams in the Western Conference ahead of tonight's 2024 season kickoff. We dig into the big-picture headline, key offseason moves, tactics, hopes, and fears for each team in the East -- and toss out our Very Specific Predictions, too!

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2024 MLS Eastern Conference Preview: Diving into each and every team!

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:50:51 GMT

This one's a big boy. On today's show, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, David Gass, and Joe Lowery preview all 15 MLS teams in the Eastern Conference ahead of tomorrow's 2024 season kickoff. We dig into the big-picture headline, key offseason moves, tactics, hopes, and fears for each team in the East -- and toss out our Very Specific Predictions, too. Stay tuned for our Western Conference preview dropping on the feed tomorrow.

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Weekend Review: More trouble for Bayern, but Arsenal are flyin'!

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 18:17:53 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to review an action-packed weekend in which Bayern Munich lost its third match in a row, while Bayer Leverkusen continued their hot form! In the Premier League, Man City and Chelsea were held to a draw, while Arsenal were among the 5-0 victors.

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The Big Thing: Is the USL Super League going to topple the NWSL?

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT

On this week's Big Thing, the TSS Gang go deep on the USL Super League, which is set to begin play in August 2024, complete with Division 1 sanctioning from the U.S. Soccer Federation. Is the league set up for success? How much of a rival will it be to NWSL? Will they one day combine to become the NWUSLSLSL? Let's find out!

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Champions League review! More problems for Bayern, a worldy for Madrid, PSG find a way to win, and City keep on keeping on

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 19:47:15 GMT

We take a look back at this week's Champions League knockout round fixtures, and answer the big questions like can Leipzig find a way back into the second leg with Real Madrid? How did Lazio get their big win and will they be able to replicate it in the return leg? Can Copenhagen spring a surprise on Manchester City? The answer to that last one is a definite No. All that and more!!

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Listener Questions! Jurgen Klopp to MLS, Jurgen Klinsmann's USMNT era & our worst takes ever

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 18:05:16 GMT

The whole gang is here to answer your questions!

1) Do we you see any CAF or AFC players getting a significant move after their performances in their respective tournaments?

2) If a mid-tier MLS team played in this year’s AFCON, how far would that team get?

3) Which MLS team would we like to see Jurgen Klopp take over in a hypothetical scenario where he wanted to coach in the U.S.?

4) Why do we (let’s be honest, Taylor) feel so passionately about Jurgen Klinsmann’s time in charge of the USMNT?

5) Who has been better for AC Milan this season: Rafael Leao or Christian Pulisic?

6) What are our worst takes ever?

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Americans Abroad! Johnny Cardoso’s La Liga evolution, Matt Turner’s struggles, a No. 9 logjam & much more

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:27:09 GMT

Taylor and Joe team up to a look at some of the most interesting things happening in the USMNT player pool! We start out with analysis of Johnny Cardoso's first several performances with Real Betis before heading over to England to chat about Matt Turner's struggles and Gio Reyna's first few minutes with Forest. Then, it's on to Daryl Dike's brutal injury, the state of the No. 9 pool, and a few youngsters to watch over the coming year.

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Weekend Review: Ivory Coast and Qatar triumph; statement wins for Leverkusen & Real Madrid

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:45:27 GMT

The TSS Gang is here to romp through an action-packed weekend, which witnessed the AFCON and Asia Cup Finals! Plus, there were top-of-the-table clashes in the Bundesliga and La Liga, and a huge beatdown for West Ham...

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The Big Thing: discussing South Korea's exit from the Asian Cup, as well as Jurgen Klinsmann's time in charge of the team

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT

On this week's Big Thing episode, we revisit an old friend: Jurgen Klinsmann. With his South Korea side now eliminated from the 2023 Asian Cup, we look back on the team's performance at the tournament itself, how things have progressed (or not progressed) with Klinsmann in charge, and what's likely to happen next as the country's Golden Generation misses a chance for silverware. Were South Korea fortunate to even make it as far as the semi-finals? Were there signs of disgruntlement with Klinsmann before the tournament? How similar are the current complaints against Klinsmann to those when he was in charge of the USMNT? Oh, and also, who will win the Asian Cup final this weekend? Those questions and more, answered for you... while Taylor tries not to go off on a rant on multiple occasions.

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AFCON Semifinal Review & Final Preview! Nigeria, Ivory Coast triumph, what to expect in the final & much more

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:56:41 GMT

We're back with another AFCON special! On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into the semifinals. How did Nigeria get past South Africa? And how did the Ivory Coast book their spot in the final over DR Congo? We answer those questions before previewing Sunday's final and looking back at some of our favorite moments from the whole tournament.

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Listener Questions! Will Schalke have to disband? Plus, soccer’s facial hair Mount Rushmore, goalkeepers winning the Ballon d'Or & more

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:54:41 GMT

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1. Who’s on soccer’s Mount Rushmore for facial hair?

2. Why do some folks look at Football Manager’s future player ratings for semi-serious insight, but completely laugh at FIFA/EA FC's potential ratings?

3. What’s going on with Schalke? Could they they lose their professional status?

4. Why have fans been throwing tennis balls onto the field in Bundesliga games lately?

5. Which will happen first: a goalkeeper winning the Ballon D'Or or an Asian nation winning the World Cup?

6. Would four groups of six teams with the top two teams advancing from each group improve the 24-team tournament format?

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Concacaf Champions Cup preview, plus big moves for FC Dallas, DC United, NYFCFC, and more!

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:24:12 GMT

Today, we're taking a lengthy look at the start of the Concacaf Champions Cup. Why the name change, what's the new format, who are the favorites and who might make an early exit? After that, we break down the latest moves in MLS, including Peter Muse to FC Dallas, Matti Peltola to DC United, Agustin Ojeda to NYCFC, Charlotte cleaning house, and more! Plus, what's going on with Duncan McGuire's Blackburn move, and what happens in the likely event it falls through?

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Weekend Review! Arsenal dazzle against Liverpool, Real Madrid leave the door open in La Liga & the Ivory Coast can't be stopped

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 18:40:00 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into the weekend's action! We start with Arsenal's win over Liverpool before looking at Gio Reyna's Forest debut and the rest of the Premier League. Then it's on to La Liga, where we examine a 1-1 draw between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid and some Americans in action. After our stop in Spain, we take a trip to Serie A before heading over to AFCON to review a fantastic set of quarter finals! All that -- and plenty more -- on the show.

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Take It or Leave It: The 2026 World Cup Final at the Rose Bowl, multi-club ownership in MLS & more!

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:00:00 GMT

It's the glorious return of Take It or Leave It, the show where we rate your hot takes! Today, we're discussing whether the Rose Bowl should host the 2026 World Cup Final, whether multi-club ownership is bad for MLS (and New York specifically), and whether meat pies are better than American stadium food....

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Best non-Designated Player in MLS history, how do stadium bans work, ranking players-turned-managers, and many more listener questions!

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:13:54 GMT

Your favorite foursome is together again to answer your listener questions! Will Harry Kane finally win a league or will Kingsley Roman finally lose one? Where does Xavi rank so far on the spectrum of recently retired legendary players who now coach? Who is the best non-DP player ever in MLS? How do stadium bans work and who enforces them? Best post-match interview moments? All that and much more!

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AFCON Round of 16 Review: Upsets galore, Ivory Coast back from the dead, and quarterfinal predictions

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:38:43 GMT

The whole gang is here to look back at AFCON's Round of 16! We chat about upsets galore (Senegal, Morocco, Egypt, we're sorry to see you go), another Guinea derby, the Ivory Coast's comeback, and so much more.

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Best MLS moves of the offseason! Plus, College GameDay for MLS, scouting new DPs & much more

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:43:26 GMT

Taylor, Joe, and Gass are here answering your MLS questions! You can find the list that we tackled down below:

1) What are the best (and worst) moves of the MLS offseason so far?

2) What do we think about Pedro de la Vega’s move to Seattle?

3) What series do we want to see on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV?

4) What are the top five MLS game day atmospheres?

5) How big of an impact will Emil Forsberg have on the New York Red Bulls this season?

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Weekend Review: Jurgen Klopp and Xavi announcements, FA Cup drama & more!

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 18:01:08 GMT

The TSS Gang are here to discuss an action-packed weekend, which featured plenty of FA Cup action, drama in the AFCON knockout stages, and, of course, some huge managerial announcements in Liverpool and Barcelona!

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The Big Thing: Why has the January Transfer Window been so quiet?

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT

In recent seasons, there's been a flurry of transfer activity in the winter window, particularly from Premier League clubs. This season, however, spending has been at a minimum. In this episode, we look at the multitude of reasons why the check books have been holstered - and some of the deals that may still come in this window.

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AFCON catch-up: Senegal and Morocco looking strong, Ivory Coast and Cameroon still alive, and Cape Verde and Mauritania spring surprises

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:55:24 GMT

With the group stage of the 2024 (but really 2023) Africa Cup of Nations now in the books, we take a look back at the major points of interest so far. Can Morocco find better scoring efficiency in the knockout round? Will Senegal continue to make things look all too easy? How far can surprising sides like Cape Verde, Mauritania and Angola go? What has Nigeria done to turn things around, and why has the Ivory Coast completely failed to do the same? Is sacking your coach in the middle of the tournament maybe not a great idea? All those questions and many more answered as we review everything, and then take a look ahead to the knockout round!

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Listener Questions! Is Saudi Arabia’s soccer experiment already over? Plus conflict in the U.S. lower divisions, World Cup debuts & more

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:53:09 GMT

The whole gang is here to answer your questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below:

1) With the expanded 2026 World Cup, at least a few teams are likely to debut at the tournament. Which one has the best chance to make a deep run?

2) Is there a soccer war brewing lower down in the U.S. soccer pyramid?

3) Which European soccer coach would we choose to lead an NFL franchise?

4) Is Saudi Arabia’s soccer experiment already coming to an end?

5) What's going on with the MLS referee strike?

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Tom Bogert discusses all the latest transfer news and rumors in MLS, including Colorado, Atlanta, Miami, Seattle, Dallas, and more!

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 19:12:18 GMT

Tom Bogert joins Joe and Taylor to discuss the major MLS roster moves thus far, as well as those that might happen and those that should happen. Does RSL need a big-name DP? Has Colorado strengthened enough already to be a playoff team? What’s going on with the roster builds in Charlotte, Chicago, and Minnesota? Who will be the stronger team in Los Angeles? Why did Atlanta focus on signing players with names that Taylor can’t pronounce? All that and much much more!

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Weekend Review: The USMNT stumble, Bayern Munich are humbled, Crystal Palace crumble

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:13:38 GMT

There's plenty of Weekend to Review today, as the TSS gang look back at the USMNT's January camp friendly against Slovenia, a controversial late win for Real Madrid, big victories for Liverpool and Arsenal, some excellent AFCON action, and much more!

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The Big Thing: What's next for Jose Mourinho?

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT

This week, Roma dismissed Jose Mourinho and replaced him with club legend Daniele De Rossi. On this week's Big Thing, The TSS gang look back on Jose's reign in Rome, his next move, and the merits of appointing the relatively inexperienced De Rossi as interim coach.

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AFCON catch-up: reviewing all the action so far, including impressive Morocco, frustrating Ghana, and exciting underdogs Cape Verde and Namibia

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:17:38 GMT

We take a look back at all the action from Match Day 1 in the 2023 (but really 2024) Africa Cup of Nations. Which teams have impressed, which teams have done the opposite of that, and what to keep an eye on in the second round. Plus, standout individual performances, managerial instability and a superstar on the bench for Cameroon. And maybe jetting home before all is said and done.

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Listener Questions! USMNT’s No. 9 debate, uplifting soccer stories, what makes a big club & more

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:22:42 GMT

The whole gang is here to answer your questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below:

1) What makes a club a big club? And what would it take for a club to lose big club status?

2) How do you define "world class" in soccer?

3) Is the USMNT’s No. 9 spot up for grabs between Balogun and Pepi?

4) Which player stocks do you still hold onto, even though their career arcs have long since become clear?

5) What was the most uplifting soccer story of 2023?

6) What would our XFL-style soccer teams look like?

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MLS and USMNT chat! Hugo Lloris’ LAFC salary, MLS teams shopping in Ligue 2, 2026 World Cup lineup & much more

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:58:00 GMT

Taylor, Joe, and Gass are here to answer your MLS and USMNT questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below:

1) Do MLS roster rules still apply to players who are in the league on loan?

2) How are LAFC paying Hugo Lloris such a low salary?

3) Of the players who started for USMNT at the 2022 World Cup, who do we think will be replaced in the starting lineup in the 2026 World Cup and by whom?

4) Which Americans aren’t in the current January camp, but should be?

5) Is Ligue 2 becoming a good place to recruit MLS talent? What other leagues could be hotspots for savvy MLS teams?

6) How would we feel about Gio Reyna pulling a Landon Donovan and playing in MLS during the prime of his career?

7) Which MLS teams that missed the playoffs last year are we most optimistic about this year?

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Weekend Review: Man City get into gear, Real Madrid dominate El Clasico and AFCON begins!

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 17:34:22 GMT

The TSS gang is here to review a weekend in which Real Madrid picked up a title in Riyadh with victory over fierce rivals Barcelona, Man City began their second-half-of-the-season title assault, and AFCON got underway!

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The Big Thing: remembering Franz Beckenbauer and previewing the second half of the Bundesliga season w/ Manuel Veth

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Manuel Veth returns to the show to discuss the importance of Franz Beckenbauer, and how the legend will be remembered in his home country. We then turn our attention to the second half of the Bundesliga campaign: who will emerge victorious between Bayern and Leverkusen? What's going on at Dortmund, and how will Sancho fit in? Can Stuttgart keep their spot in the Champions League places, or will Dortmund or Leipzig leapfrog them? And what's the bottom of the table looking like? All that and more!

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Listener Questions! Zidane's next job, PSG's Champions League prospects and the best tall players!

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:54:01 GMT

The TSS gang are diving into the Listener Questions mailbag once again to discuss Zinedine Zidane's next move, the best tall soccer players, a hypothetical scenario in which a USMNT squad is built within Europe's top five leagues, and much more!

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AFCON Preview! Favorites, breakout players, stars, and top storylines

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:50:53 GMT

The African Cup of Nations kicks off on Saturday! The TSS foursome dig into what you need to know before the tournament begins. Who are the favorites? Which sleeper teams are we most excited to watch? Who are the stars? And the potential breakout stars? Plus, what storylines are we monitoring? All that — and more — on the show.

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MLS offseason updates: Cade Cowell to Chivas, Rapids make big moves & more! Plus, USMNT January camp roster

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 18:27:13 GMT

David Gass is back on the show! With the offseason in full swing, Taylor, Joe, and Gass dig into the latest news and notes from around MLS and look into the USMNT's January camp roster. Which MLS club has made the biggest moves so far? And which teams are gearing up for a big signing? That, plus updates on coaching hires, outgoing transfers, and more on the show.

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Weekend Review! Liverpool's FA Cup dream and Christian Pulisic's hot streak both continue!

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 18:56:30 GMT

The TSS Gang looks back upon a weekend dominated by domestic cup competitions. There weren't too many shocks in the FA Cup, Copa Del Rey or Coupe de France, but we saw Liverpool's excellent season continue and a huge win for PSG!

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Listener Questions! Assessing Chris Richards, Minimum Goalkeeper Heights & USMNT Stars Abroad!

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT

The TSS Gang jump into the Listener Questions mailbag for the first time in 2024! Why do USMNT players tend to pool together in the same European leagues? What can Dean Smith bring to Charlotte? And what's the minimum height of a Premier League-level goalkeeper? The fellas answer these questions and much more!

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European League Updates: High-flying Villa, perfect PSV, Girona’s title challenge & more

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 18:40:03 GMT

To help us all get back on track after the holidays, the whole gang is here to run through the biggest stories in Europe’s top leagues. From the Premier League (Villa are doing what?! Oh, and could Liverpool really do it?), to La Liga (Gironaaaaaa! Oh, and Barcelona did what?!), to Serie A (Americans, baby), to the Bundesliga (sorry, Union Berlin), to Ligue 1 and the Eredivisie, there was plenty to get to.

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2024 Predictions! Graham Potter to Manchester United? Plus, USMNT to beat Brazil in Copa America, Luis Suarez golden boot, and much more

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 18:09:48 GMT

We’re back… and we brought predictions with us! The whole crew gathers to drop their predictions for 2024. From Premier League manager shifts and trophy winners to Copa America results to Jose Mourinho to a new NWSL superteam, we covered a bunch of ground!

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TSS holiday gift-giving extravaganza!

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Your four friends take turns giving out some holiday gifts to the footballing world, including an expanded scouting network for a certain Dutch coach, replica neuralyzers, a potential Trojan Horse gift from Ryan to a Scotsman, and much much more!

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The Big Thing: MLS and The US Open Cup (w/ Jeff Rueter)

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:07:05 GMT

Suffice to say, Major League Soccer’s decision to pull its first teams from US Open Cup has been nothing short of controversial. On this week's Big Thing, Ryan, Graham and Joe are joined by The Athletic's Jeff Rueter to break down the situation and consider what it will mean for the American game going forward...

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Listener Questions! How would the USMNT do at the Euros? Plus, our favorite animal pitch invaders, pro/rel in the USL, and more

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 19:45:14 GMT

The whole gang is here to answer your questions! You can find the full list that we discussed down below:

1) Why is soccer the most popular sport in the world?

2) How would the USMNT do in other continental competitions?

3) Has Don Garber been the commissioner of MLS for too long?

4) What is the latest on USL's vote on pro/rel?

5) Who are our favorite commentators?

6) What are our favorite instances of animals invading the field?

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No roster rule changes for MLS? Plus, Caleb Porter to the Revs, the Red Bulls sign Emil Forsberg, and much more

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:56:19 GMT

Taylor, Joe, and Gass dig into a whole host of MLS topics on this one. First, they talk through MLS's decision to avoid making any relevant changes to their roster rules ahead of next season. Why did MLS make that call? And what does it mean? Then, it's on to a pair of big offseason signings. What will the Red Bulls get out of Emil Forsberg? And does that move show a sign of things to come from Red Bull Global? Plus, how important will Josh Cohen be for Atlanta United? Finally, it's on to some coaching chat. How should Revs fans feel about the Caleb Porter hire? What about Charlotte fans with Dean Smith? Or Red Bull fans with Sandro Schwarz? All that -- and more! -- on the show.

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Weekend Review: Lackluster Liverpool, Fulham's "butt red card" & US Open Cup controversy

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 18:27:57 GMT

Taylor Rockwell returns to the pod as the gang discuss a slightly disappointing clash between Liverpool and Manchester United, big wins for Leverkusen and Bayern, and the controversy that has erupted from MLS' decision to remove its first teams from the US Open Cup.

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The Big Thing: How is Girona top of La Liga?

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:54:37 GMT

Despite hailing from a city with a population of 100,000, with a stadium holding 14,000, and a relatively tiny budget, Girona sit atop La Liga. How has the Catalan club pulled it off, and how long can they stay at the summit?

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Champions League Review! Bayern's fans steal the show at Old Trafford, PSV's USMNT contingent shines, the Group of Death settles, and much more

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:17:17 GMT

Ryan, Joe, and Gass dig into the final matchday of the Champions League group stage (ever!). We chat about the wonders of Group A, Americans showing out in Group B, a big mistake in Group C, a potential missed chance in Group D, history coming from Group E, a wild moment in Group F, domestic connections in Group G, and a surprise in Group H!

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Listener Questions! What does 'clear and obvious' mean & is Ange Postecoglou 'elite'?

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:10:00 GMT

Ryan Bailey is joined by Graham Ruthven to answer your questions! On this episode, we're asking whether Ange Postecoglou is an 'elite' manager, why players are ejected for red cards, which player have the worst haircuts, and much more!

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MLS Cup Recap! Columbus Crew dazzle on their way to beating LAFC & lifting a trophy

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 02:00:55 GMT

Joe Lowery, from Columbus, and David Gass, from somewhere in the southwest, dig into the Columbus Crew’s 2-1 win over LAFC in MLS Cup! What went right for the Crew? And what went wrong for LAFC? And just how good was *that* assist? All that — and plenty more — on the show.

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The Big Thing: Can Bayern Leverkusen really win the Bundesliga title?

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Bayer Leverkusen are in the midst of an incredible season in the German top flight. Currently sitting in first, what's behind their success? And can they hold off Bayern Munich to win the Bundesliga title? Ryan, Graham, and Joe dig into those questions on this week's episode of The Big Thing!

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Take It or Leave It: The Premier League Golden Boot, International Breaks and CONCACAF's quality!

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT

The Power Trio of Ryan, Graham and Joe return to assess your hot takes! On this show, we're analyzing the virtues of CONCACAF, we're thinking about having fewer international breaks and we're seeing how easy it is to win the Golden Boot at Man City!

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Listener Questions! Why doesn’t Mbappe score more goals? Plus, what Balogun needs to improve, changing soccer, and much more

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Ryan, Graham, and Joe (aka, the Power Trio) combine to answer your listener questions! You can find the list down below:

1) Why doesn't Mbappe score 50 goals each year in Ligue 1?

2) Should MLS play their playoff games with quicker turnarounds between matches?

3) What has Folarin Balogun done well so far at Monaco and what does he need to improve?

4) What's happened to Callum Hudson-Odoi?

5) Has there been a dip for the USMNT from BJ Callaghan to Gregg Berhalter?

6) What changes to soccer would we like to see to improve the sport for the next generation?

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MLS Cup is set! Looking back at Conference Final wins from the Columbus Crew & LAFC ahead of Saturday’s final

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 23:28:13 GMT

Joe Lowery and David Gass are here to chat about the latest action in the MLS playoffs! First, we recap the Conference Finals, where the Columbus Crew's comeback carried them past FC Cincinnati and LAFC took care of business at home against the Houston Dynamo. After digging into those two games, we look forward to MLS Cup on Saturday: what should you expect from this matchup? Could it be one of the best MLS Cups in recent memory? All that -- and much more -- on the show.

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Weekend Review: Man City and Tottenham thrill on Premier League's Drunk Sunday™ & MLS Cup Final set!

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:25:31 GMT

It's an action-packed Weekend Review, which kicks off with the USWNT's latest outing before heading into the Premier League's Drunk Sunday™! Then, we head across the continent before taking a look at the highly entertaining MLS Cup Conference Finals!

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The Big Thing: Who will win the Premier League this season?

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 12:15:00 GMT

We appear to have ourselves a title race in the Premier League! On this week's Big Thing, the TSS gang assess all the runners and riders, and give reasons why they can — and can't — win the giant trophy with the lions on top of it.

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Champions League Review! PSG's controversial comeback vs. Newcastle, Barca’s Joao connection, chaos in Turkey & more

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:32:56 GMT

Ryan, Graham, and Joe dig into the latest Champions League action! We chat about each game from Matchday 5. Why are there so many referee controversies these days? What’s the latest in the Group of Death? Can Barcelona stabilize? Why was Galatasaray vs. Man United so crazy? All that — and so, so much more — on the show.

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Listener Questions! Can Saudi Arabia become a soccer power? Plus, Ali Krieger’s career, a combined USMNT/USWNT lineup, and more

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:50:13 GMT

The regular foursome combines to answer your questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below:

1) Do we think Saudi Arabia has a chance of becoming a soccer powerhouse?

2) Should MLS have penalty kicks to decide regular season games?

3) Which country would win a combined men’s and women’s national team World Cup? And how would we combine the USMNT and the USWNT?

4) How do we view Ali Krieger’s whole career now that she is retired?

5) Megan Rapinoe was injured in her final NWSL game and missed a penalty in her final USWNT World Cup game. Has anyone else had a more brutal last game for club or country?

6) Who is the Jim Harbaugh of soccer?

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MLS Playoff Recap! LAFC sneak past Seattle, referee drama in Cincinnati and Houston, Crew impress on the road, and more

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:19:53 GMT

Taylor, Joe, and Gass combine to take an in-depth look at the latest action in the MLS postseason. Who shined and who struggled in the Conference Semifinals? And what comes next for the eliminated teams? All that (plus predictions, a Conference Final preview, and much more) on the show.

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Weekend Review: Liverpool earn a point at City, Garnacho scores a Puskas Award nominee!

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 19:22:44 GMT

The TSS Gang welcome the return of domestic soccer with a heavyweight bout between Man City and Liverpool, a tactical battle in the Derby D'Italia, and a Puskas Award contender at Goodison Park!

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All the things we're thankful for this season, including Emma Hayes, not jello salad, and most of the Scottish national team

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Your four co-hosts take turns listing the many things they're thankful for this holiday season. Some soccer related. Some not. And some involving the TSS Discord.

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Listener Questions! Emma Hayes' USWNT starting XI, perfect seasons & one-legged throw-ins!

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 19:04:54 GMT

The TSS gang dip their hands back into the Listener Questions mailbag, and discuss Emma Hayes' potential starting XI for the USWNT, high-profile Americans in MLS, the prospect of a team completing a perfect season, one-legged throw-ins, and much more!

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USMNT vs. Trinidad and Tobago review: Heading to the Copa America, Dest’s insane red card, and so much more

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 04:52:29 GMT

Taylor, Joe, and Gass dive into the USMNT’s performance in Trinidad and Tobago on Monday night. What. On. Earth. Happened? We analyze the 2-1 loss in Port of Spain, tackle *that* Dest red card, Matt Turner’s mistake, and Berhalter’s two-striker setup.

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USMNT vs. Trinidad and Tobago review!

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:11:44 GMT

Taylor and Joe fired up a late-night recording session to dig into the USMNT’s…

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Take It or Leave It: Neymar's hype, Jadon Sancho to MLS and soccer on Black Friday!

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 20:22:26 GMT

Take It Or Leave It - the show where we assess your soccer hot takes - makes its triumphant return to the feed! In this episode, we consider the idea of making Black Friday a big day for soccer, we decide whether Neymar's career has lived up to the hype, we reinvent penalty kicks, and much more!

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Listener Questions! A new Super League, Belgium's Golden Generation & more!

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT

We're dipping into the Listener Questions mailbag to find out what would happen if ruled dictated that a random fan must be pulled into each game, to see who would populate a new 10-team Super League, and to identify the team that is most suited to a tactical 180! Plus, we learn about the origins of TSS and its hosts!

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MLS Playoff update! Finishing off Round 1 and looking ahead to the conference semis

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:20:27 GMT

Taylor, Joe, and Gass are here breaking down the latest batch of MLS Playoff games! We chat about Columbus pushing past Atlanta, Houston sneaking past RSL, and Seattle dominating against Dallas. Plus, we look ahead to the conference semifinals, pit Joe and Gass against each other in another draft, and look ahead to the USMNT's upcoming games against T&T.

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Weekend Review: a dramatic finish in the NWSL Final, a wild result between Chelsea and Man City, a predictable Rome Derby, and much much more!

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:00:53 GMT

The full foursome is back together to discuss all the biggest results from he weekend that was! Chaos at the conclusion of the NWSL Final, a rowdy time between Chelsea and Man City, a physical affair in Rome, Phoenix conquering all in its path, and much much more!

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The Big Thing: Emma Hayes and a new era for the USWNT

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT

On this week's Big Thing, the TSS gang focus on prospective UWSNT Head Coach Emma Hayes OBE, and the ways in which she may transform the USWNT ahead of the 2024 Olympics and the 2027 World Cup.

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Champions League Review! Big wins for Milan and Dortmund, another loss for Man United, and Harry Kane can't stop scoring!

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 05:26:44 GMT

The whole TSS gang look back on Champions League match day 4, which featured another ridiculous defeat for Manchester United, important wins for Milan and Dortmund, and a thorough beatdown of Celtic by Atletico Madrid. Plus, Harry Kane continues to ball out, Carlo Ancelotti continues to win, Shakhtar earn themselves a win over Barca, and much much more!

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MLS Playoff Recap! Atlanta United storm back, SKC sweep St. Louis City, chaos for Cincinnati, and much more

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:26:21 GMT

Joe Lowery and David Gass dive into all of the latest MLS Playoff action! We chat about every series (outside of PHI-NE, which continues tonight!). Who shined? Who struggled? And what comes next for the eliminated teams? All that, plus some coaching chat surrounding the Portland Timbers and Charlotte FC, on the show.

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Listener Questions! Would an all-time USMNT squad make the World Cup semis? Plus, Union Berlin’s decline, a 7-2-1 formation, and more

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:46:20 GMT

It’s listener question timeeeeee! Ryan, Graham, and Joe are here to tackle your inquiries. You can find the full list down below:

1) How would a lineup of all-time past and present USMNT players perform in the next World Cup?

2) What’s wrong with Union Berlin?

3) If players had to stay with the club they debuted for, which clubs would be the best in the world?

4) How could you make a 7-2-1 formation work?

5) What are some of our favorite “poophousery” moments?

6) What would be the hardest thing to explain to time travelers about soccer today?

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Weekend Review: Bayern dominate Dortmund, a wild Copa Libertadores Final & MLS Playoffs!

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 18:08:43 GMT

Ryan, Joe, Graham and Taylor tackle the biggest moments of the weekend, which included an historic win for Fluminense in the Copa Libertadores, a predictable rout for Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker and big moments in the MLS, USL and NWSL postseasons!

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The Big Thing: The rise and rise of Jude Bellingham

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT

You may have noticed that Jude Bellingham is quite good at the soccers. On this week's Big Thing, we take a deep dive into the 20-year-old's career, we ask why he is hitting such great form, and we speculate on how long it can last...

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Listener Questions! Can anyone rival Mbappe and Haaland? Plus, USMNT players at Man United, the MLS calendar, and more

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:49:08 GMT

You know what time it is…Taylor, Ryan, and Joe are here to answer your questions! You can find the full list down below:

1) Which USMNT players would be immediate upgrades at Manchester United?

2) Will MLS need to change its schedule with the expanded 2026 World Cup?

3) Has Jude Bellingham joined the Haaland/Mbappe tier as the best players in the world?

4) Is it common for stadium advertising to be in English?

5) Is there a limit to the prize money a tournament can offer?

6) Where should someone grow up to become a pro goalkeeper?

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Bundesliga catch-up w/ Manuel Veth: Xabi Alonso's managerial influences, Bayern's squad depth, strong starts for Hoffenheim and Stuttgart, and much much more!

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:49:40 GMT

Our old pal returns! Manuel Veth of Transfermarkt and the Gegenpressing podcast is back on the program after an extended hiatus to catch us up on all-things Bundesliga! We start off with a little chat about the NFL in Germany, before turning out attention to Bayern's strong performances up top masking issues further back. After that, there's time for Leverkusen's excellent start and Xabi Alonso's impressive list of managerial influences, Hoffenheim's resurgence under Matarazzo, Frankfurt and Leipzig building steam but still needing more parts, struggletimes for Union Berlin and Mainz, and much much more!

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MLS Playoff Recap! LAFC’s special set pieces, SKC take down St. Louis, and tons of bangers

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:16:06 GMT

Taylor, Joe, and Gass dive into the MLS playoff action that’s unfolded so far! After a quick beat on the new format up top, we dig into each and every Round 1 game that’s been played to date. From set piece extravaganzas to midfield bangers to big injuries and controversies, there was plenty to get to.

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Weekend Review: Bellingham bosses El Clasico and Man Utd have the blues!

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:27:02 GMT

Ryan, Graham and Joe are here to look at the biggest moments of a big weekend! The Clasico brought us another Jude Bellingham masterclass, the Manchester Derby served to highlight the Reds' flaws (once again), and Harry Kane turned in a hat-trick - of which only 66% of goals were scored from the opposing half!

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Champions League Review! Milan falter in Paris, Maguire and Onana earn redemption, Celtic and Atleti get feisty!

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 16:53:00 GMT

The TSS gang look back on Champions League match day 3, which featured a big win for PSG, more magnificence from Jude Bellingham, Manchester Utd's latest foray into papering over the cracks, and much more! Plus, there's a bonus review of Wednesday evening's MLS Wild Card playoff games!

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Take It or Leave It: USMNT more talented than Italy, the iconic 2010 World Cup, a trophy-less Miami in 2024, and more of your hot takes!

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT

On today's episode, we evaluate your hot takes to decide if we're taking them or leaving them. We debate the preservation of the 90-minute timeline in soccer, evaluating and properly ranking Original Ronaldo, the depth of talent available to the USMNT compared to Italy's, the proper rating of the 2010 World Cup, and much more!

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Listener Questions! What’s wrong with Lyon? Plus, soccer players who would excel at other sports, the Olympics, and more

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:48:43 GMT

The foursome is here to answer your listener questions (and to talk about Xabi Alonso’s distribution)! You can find the full list of questions that we discussed down below:

1) What realistic overage players would we pick for the U.S. men’s squad at next summer’s Olympics?

2) Do shin guards actually prevent injuries?

3) What has happened with Lyon?

4) Who would win: an MLS team with a squad full of $1 million players or an MLS team with a squad full of $250,000 players with three $5 million players sprinkled in?

5) Is MLS’s current large playoff field the only way to make the season exciting?

6) Which soccer players would excel in our favorite non-soccer sports?

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MLS Playoff Preview! Best matchups, inside the new format, and VSPs

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 17:31:13 GMT

Taylor, Joe, and Gass gather to preview the MLS playoffs! After taking a look back at Decision Day and flaming Joe for whiffing on his preseason predictions, we chat about the new playoff format (best-of-three series! Oooo, ahhhh), the teams and matchups we're most interested in, and make some Very Specific Predictions for the wildcard round (which kicks off on Wed.) and the first round (which kicks off on Sat.).

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Weekend Review: Arsenal's Stamford Bridge comeback, the Serie A USMNT derby & Ajax's downfall

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:24:19 GMT

Club soccer returned this weekend, with a deadlock at Stamford Bridge, a slightly-less-then-pulsating Merseyside derby, a meeting of the USMNT's biggest stars in Serie A, and much more! Join Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham for a round-up of all the biggest storylines from the weekend.

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The Big Thing: Is Sir Jim Ratcliffe going to bring big changes to Man Utd?

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:15:00 GMT

On this week's Big Thing, the TSS gang revisit the topic of Man Utd's takeover bid. With the Qataris apparently stepping aside (for now), Sir Jim Ratcliffe is apparently lining up a minority bid, which will see his company gain control of soccer operations...

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International break round-up! Scotland qualify, Spain turn a corner, Portugal actually exciting, England also around, and much much more!

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:43:15 GMT

On today's episode, we take a look back at the international break... much to Ryan's chagrin. Scotland qualify for the Euros and Graham is mostly over being furious at all referees, Spain and Portugal figuring it out, a potential fan-favorite in Turkey, Conmebol World Cup qualifying updates, and mighty Guam bid adieu to their World Cup hopes!

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USMNT vs. Ghana deep-dive review!

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:35:00 GMT

Spoilers incoming...

No seriously, they're coming. We're warning you.

The U.S. topped Ghana 4-0 on Tuesday evening! What went right? And how much can we take away from a game like this? Taylor and Joe dive into the match, discussing Gregg Berhalter's lineup choices, the team's tactics, and individual performances. Plus, we chat a bit about the U.S. U-23s on the road to the Olympics and touch on Michael Bradley's retirement.

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Listener Questions! Going back in time to fix soccer in America, Champions League on weekends, VSPs, and more

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:03:04 GMT

We’re back with more Listener Questions! On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe discuss…

1) Is it profitable to own a soccer team?

2) In honor of the USMNT playing Ghana, how does Taylor look back at the early days of TSS when the U.S. played against Ghana?

3) Our job is to set the foundation for soccer in America in hopes of it becoming the U.S. national past time. When and where do we end up going?

4) If you could do anything you want, what would you do to develop better coaching in the U.S.?

5) Would UEFA ever put Champions League games on a weekend?

6) Can each of us provide a Very Specific Prediction for this weekend’s match between Aston Villa and West Ham?

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USMNT vs. Germany deep-dive review!

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:03:07 GMT

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?

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:30:00 GMT

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

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:20:18 GMT

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

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:32:46 GMT

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

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:51:53 GMT

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

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 17:17:22 GMT

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

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT

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

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:42:11 GMT

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

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:39:28 GMT

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!

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:45:10 GMT

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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Weekend Review: Man City lose to Wolves, Liverpool lose to VAR, and Luton's historic win!

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:16:33 GMT

The soccers delivered another weekend of drama, and Ryan, Taylor, Joe and returning hero Graham are here for it! We look at Tottenham's controversial win over Liverpool, RB Leipzig's draw with Bayern, Barcelona's Sergio Ramos-inspired victory over Sevilla, and much more!

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The Big Thing: What’s gone wrong with Ajax?

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Ajax are in the midst of their worst start to a league season since 1964. So on this week's episode of The Big Thing, we ask: what's going wrong with Ajax?

From front office chaos to...well, more front office chaos, Ryan, Taylor, and Joe dig in.

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Take It or Leave It: Lionel Messi's importance in Miami, eliminating the 18-yard box and more of your hot takes!

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:00:00 GMT

Our new listener hot takes format returns! Huzzah! On today's show, Ryan, Joe and Taylor assess takes about MLS' future status as a 'top league', Vincent Kompany's chances of turning the ship around at Burnley, and eliminating the 18-yard box!

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Listener Questions! Why isn’t Sergiño Dest a winger? Plus, countries that are coaching powerhouses, assembling a USMNT club team, and much more

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 17:57:59 GMT

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It's listener question time! Taylor, Ryan, and Joe dive into your questions, which you can find down below:

1) If the USMNT’s top players all joined up at club level with Berhatler as their manager, how much would it improve the USMNT’s World Cup hopes?

2) If Sergiño Dest is a defensive liability but an attacking outlet, why is he a fullback and not a winger?

3) Are there any countries that are surprising soccer powerhouses because of the coaches they produce?

4) Will we ever see another Jorge Campos keeper/striker combo?

5) Will the new UCL format help some of the smaller teams?

6) Are the youth academies in the U.S. that are branded as satellite academies for big European clubs actually identifying and developing talent?

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2023 MLS regular season superlatives: best player, best coach, biggest surprise, biggest disappointment, and many more!

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:00:00 GMT

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Taylor is joined by Joe and David to discuss urban populations centers... but mostly to hand out some superlatives for the 2023 MLS regular season. Official categories (a few more were thrown-in on the fly) are:

1) Best player

2) Best team

3) Best transfer

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5) Best coach

6) Biggest surprise

7) Biggest disappointment

8) Most likely to improve

9) Best young player

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Weekend Review: Tottenham and Arsenal deliver a thriller, Megan Rapinoe's UWSNT retirement & more!

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 17:13:05 GMT

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In an action-packed Weekend Review, Ryan, Joe and Taylor start off with a look at Megan Rapinoe's final match in USWNT colors, before getting to the North London derby. There's also the matter of the Madrid Derby, a shocking match abandonment in the Netherlands, and the most beautiful goal of the weekend (hint: Bruno didn't score it!)

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The Big Thing: Changes are coming to the Champions League

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT

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The Champions League format is undergoing a pretty significant overhaul in the 2024-25 season. On this week's Big Thing, Ryan, Graham and Joe discuss the changes, the reason for them coming in to place - and whether the contest will be better off...

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Champions League Review! Chaos in Bayern’s win over Manchester United, Barcelona look legit, PSG stabilize, and more

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:45:00 GMT

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The Champiooooooons! Our foursome gathers to chat about Matchday 1 of the Champions League group stage. Combing through every group, we chat about Bayern Munich's win over Manchester United (what a weird game!), Barcelona looking strong, a goalkeeper goal, Yunus Musah's performance against Newcastle, and so much more.

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Listener Questions! What happened to Zack Steffen? Plus, Tata Martino’s role in Inter Miami’s success, paying for potential, and more

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:40:00 GMT

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Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to answer your questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below:

1) Why are wins counted as three points and not two?

2) Clubs often pay more for potential than for proven players. Does that pay off?

3) How has Tata Martino contributed to Inter Miami’s success?

4) What national teams would get substantially better or worse if managers had to be from the nation they are managing?

5) What’s going on with Zack Steffen?

6) If you could add a rule or feature from another sport to soccer to make it more entertaining, what would it be?

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MLS catch-up w/ David Gass: discussing positive developments for Orlando City, Houston and Vancouver, as well as less rosy situations in New England and Colorado

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:03:00 GMT

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David Gass joins Taylor to talk about some of the teams in MLS that don't get as much coverage, namely Orlando, New England, Houston, Cincinnati, Vancouver, Colorado, St. Louis, and many more! Plus, best managerial approaches when it comes to succeeding in MLS, the best ways to go about signing DPs, and much more!

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Weekend Review: Brighton ball while Man United fall, Bayern's defensive vulnerabilities, Milan's Derby destruction, and much more!

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:45:00 GMT

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With Ryan traveling and Joe still on his Ryan Bailey International Apology Tour, Graham and Taylor are reviewing the weekend all by themselves! Brighton being good and Manchester United being the opposite takes up the entire first segment, plus a Weekend Review quiz. There's even a lightning round! After that, it's an uneven performance for Bayern in their 2-2 draw with Leverkusen, Inter running rampant in the Milan Derby, Real Madrid and Barcelona keep on winning, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic would like to invite you to a party at the moon tower.

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Debuting a new segment... Take It or Leave It! We read your hot takes and argue for or against

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:00:00 GMT

We've got a new one today! We're debuting an episode concept we're calling "Take It or Leave It." We read your hot takes, and then each decide if we're leaving it (disagreeing, and explaining why) or taking it (agreeing, and explaining why). The idea is to bring research and objective analysis to hot takes, and see what stands up.

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Listener Questions: Replacing the World Cup, Kepa's whereabouts & changing the shape of the field!

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 22:03:38 GMT

Ryan, Taylor and Graham dip into the Listener Questions mailbag to discuss a revolutionary change to the World Cup, Copa America qualification, the life and time of Theo Walcott, and much more!

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USMNT v Oman review, and squad depth analysis w/ David Gass

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:31:06 GMT

We were going to spend the episode breaking down the USA's 4-0 win over Oman, but realized fairly quickly into recording that we would have said a version of the phrase "granted, it's against Oman" about 100 times. So instead, we spent a little bit of time on the USA's victory and a lot more time on what we know (and more importantly don't know) about Gregg Berhalter's ideal starting lineup and overall roster depth. Plus, some Jets trash talk to get things going.

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International Break Round-up: joy for Scotland, questions for England, Hansi Flick's historical Germany sacking, and much more!

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 17:07:43 GMT

Graham and Taylor take a look at some of the biggest stories from the international window so far, including Scotland continuing to play attractive and fun soccer while England drop points for the first time in qualifying. What to expect from their friendly match later today! Plus, lots of discussion about what went wrong for Hansi Flick and Germany and where the DFB will go from here. And then quicker hits on Portugal, Uruguay, South Korea, and more!

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USMNT vs. Uzbekistan review: What did we make of Gregg Berhalter’s return? Plus, another look at Balogun, Tessmann's struggles, and more

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:11:10 GMT

Taylor and Joe dive into the U.S. men’s national team’s 3-0 win over Uzbekistan from Saturday’s friendly. How did the USMNT perform in Gregg Berhalter’s first game back? Who stood out in a good way? And who struggled? All that — plus what we want to see in the next match on Tuesday — on the show.

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The Big Thing: Saudi Arabia's impact on the transfer window and the global game

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT

On this week's Big Thing, the TSS gang dig into the biggest non-Messi storyline of 2023 in soccer, and consider the rising influence of Saudi Arabia. We look at the outlay Saudi clubs have made so far, the potential for growth in the Pro League, and much more...

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Listener Questions! What’s going on with new Barcelona signing Joao Felix? Plus, the best English forward ever, most mercurial players, and more

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 18:06:38 GMT

Our foursome is here to answer your questions! Check out the full list down below:

1) How important is a player's weight?

2) What's the deal with Joao Felix?

3) Who are some mercurial players who lived up to expectations?

4) Can the Colorado Rapids be fixed?

5) Can you rank Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Michael Owen, Wayne Rooney, and Harry Kane?

6) How would we change the laws of the game to make soccer more attacking?

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Americans in Action, MLS news, and your listener questions! Featuring Dest, Musah, Paredes, and a coaching chance in Colorado

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 18:04:38 GMT

Ryan is joined by Joe and Taylor to discuss a variety of US-centric topics! Up first, why did Colorado sack their manager with 10 games to go and the team in last place and what do we make of Mamadou Fall's move to Barcelona? After that, we check in with some Americans doing work in Europe (Dest, Tessman, Paredes, and Musah) and answer three listener questions:

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2) Should we be concerned about the number of Americans struggling to make it in Europe?

3) Which American player would we most like to make "the leap" next?

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What happened on transfer deadline day & transfer window review

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:59:25 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into the biggest moves from transfer deadline day! Did Chelsea need another attacker? What do we make of Liverpool’s new-look midfield? How will Ansu Fati fit with Brighton? Plus, what are the best and worst moves from the entire summer window? All that — and more — on the show.

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Weekend Review: Arsenal delighted against United, Newcastle undone by Ferguson

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:22:02 GMT

Ryan and Graham are on the mic with a Labor Day Weekend Review special! We break down Arsenal's dramatic late win over Manchester United, the spate of hat-tricks across the Premier League, Real Madrid's win at the new Bernabeu, Leo Messi's latest MLS magic, and much more!

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Jason Davis breaks down Gregg Berhalter's 2nd introductory press conference

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Our pal Jason Davis returns to discuss his new show, One Shot on Frame, and help break down Gregg Berhalter's introductory press conference. Plus, what next for the team in general and Gio Reyna in particular.

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The Big Thing: Luis Rubiales, Jenni Hermoso and the rot at the Spanish FA

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:47:47 GMT

On this week's Big Thing we discuss highly controversial Spanish FA President Luis Rubiales, and the fallout from the moment he kissed Spanish national team player Jenni Hermoso at the World Cup Final. We dig into the wild details of the story, Rubialies' controversial past, and the effect this situation will have on Spanish soccer.

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Listener Questions! How good was David Beckham, really? What happens to Wrexham AFC after the show, 11 attackers vs. 11 defenders, and more

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 17:36:18 GMT

It's listener questions time! Our foursome combine to answer...

1) How good was David Beckham? Is he now overhyped?

2) What will happen to Wrexham AFC once the TV show is over?

3) Does a club have to pay an injured player?

4) Is the USWNT at a disadvantage because they're not in UEFA?

5) How does the TSS crew view Cesc Fabregas' career?

6) Who wins: 11 attackers or 11 defenders?

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MLS news and listener questions! Toronto hire John Herdman, how to make the regular season matter, and much more

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 17:45:22 GMT

Taylor, Joe, and Gass are here to dive into a host of MLS topics! Up front, we chat about Toronto FC's decision to hire John Herdman. What does it mean for them? What about for Canada Soccer? Then, we move to discussing a handful of MLS teams that are in a bit of trouble before answering some of your MLS-centric questions! Should the Seattle Sounders move on from Brian Schmetzer? Could we see Niko Gioacchini in a USMNT camp at some point? And how do you make the MLS regular season matter more? All that -- and more -- on the show.

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Weekend Review: Liverpool's late comeback, more Messi magic & Pulisic strikes again!

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 17:18:43 GMT

The TSS Gang return to review an action-packed weekend, in which 10-man Liverpool's late win over Newcastle took the Premier League headlines. Meanwhile, there were goals for Harry Kane, Christian Pulisic and Jude Bellingham for their new clubs — and of course, Messi did Messi things again...

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The Big Thing: Messi Mania and how it is changing MLS

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT

The Big Thing makes its triumphant return to the feed! You may have noticed that Lionel Messi has arrived in the US, and is doing quite well! In this episode, the TSS gang look at his impact so far, the potential he brings to the league, and the legacy that he could leave behind...

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Listener Questions! Who should replace Vlatko for the USWNT? Plus, Premier League tactics, combining Concacaf and Conmebol, and more

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 17:28:20 GMT

It's listener question time! Our foursome gathers to chat about...

1) What are the pros and cons of Vlatko's potential USMNT successors?

2) What are the Premier League's best teams doing with their fullbacks?

3) If every league spent the same amount of money, how long would it take one to catch the Premier League?

4) If Concacaf and Conmebol were to merge, which federation would benefit more?

5) Why do some Liga MX players have triple-digit numbers on their shirts?

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Previewing a new year for Americans abroad! Pulisic and Musah in Milan, Weah at Juventus, Adams in the Premier League, the PSV crew, and more

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:26:26 GMT

A new season has kicked off over in Europe, which means a new season has kicked off for a whole bunch of Americans abroad! Our foursome gathers to chat about how some of the USMNT's biggest stars will fare this year -- and what we're already seeing for a few of them at their new clubs. We discuss...

Pulisic, Musah at Milan
Weah, McKennie at Juventus
Adams at Bournemouth
Pepi, Dest, Tillman at PSV
Reyna at Dortmund
Turner at Nottingham Forest

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MLS catch-up: the biggest incoming and outgoing transfers, managerial departures, and potential rule changes!

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:16:07 GMT

The Terrific Twosome (what Joe and Ryan have dubbed themselves) discuss all the many, many MLS stories that we weren't able to cover during the World Cup! Gio Savarese out at Portland, the biggest and best transfers of the secondary window, which teams are poised to make a big run into the playoffs, rumors of potential rule changes, and much much more!

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Weekend Review: Tottenham's triumph, Kane's dream Bundesliga debut & Messi's Leagues Cup win!

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 17:07:14 GMT

The TSS gang have convened to review all the biggest action from the weekend! First, we go in-depth on Tottenham's win over Man Utd, we head over to Germany for Harry Kane's Bundesliga debut, and we lavish praise on Leo Messi for his incredible Leagues Cup run with Inter Miami!

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Women’s World Cup Daily: Spain and England meet in the final

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 15:53:41 GMT

It’s the last episode of World Cup Daily…until 2026, that is! On this episode, our foursome gather to chat about the final between Spain and England.

Spoilers ahead...

We have a new World Cup champion: Spain! How did they band together to lift the trophy? And what went wrong for England? We chat about that and look back at an extremely enjoyable tournament.

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Listener Questions returns! How does Vlatko stack up against previous USWNT coaches, how is Inter Miami able to spend what they are, League Cup impressions, and more!

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:04:00 GMT

On today's episode, it's the return of Listener Questions, and we have a lot to catch up on. (So much so that we only got through about two-thirds of the questions, so more LQ episodes to come in the near future!) For now...

1) How badly does Vlatko’s reign as USWNT coach stack up to all previous USWNT coaches?

2) How is Miami able to spend the way they are, given league spending caps?

3) Do you think this iteration of the League’s Cup between MLS and Liga MX has been successful? What changes would be useful going forward?

4) If MLS decided to expand to 40 clubs (20 in the east and 20 in the west), which cities would we give franchises to and would this improve the overall quality of the league?

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Women’s World Cup Daily: Australia v England in the semifinals, plus a World Cup Final preview!

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:03:00 GMT

It’s World Cup Daily time!

Spoilers ahead...

The TSS gang are here to marvel and reflect in The Lionesses' ascension to their first-ever World Cup Final! (You can tell who is writing this copy!) We look at the 3-1 win over Australia and take a look ahead to Sunday's big Final!

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Women’s World Cup Daily! Spain v Sweden in the semifinals

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:13:40 GMT

It’s World Cup Daily time!

Spoilers ahead...

The whole crew is here to dive into Spain’s chaotic win over Sweden that booked their spot in this weekend's final! We chat about how Spain pulled it off, praise Sweden despite the loss, and make some VSPs!

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Weekend Review! New looks for Chelsea and Spurs, Harry Kane's Bayern debut & Messi's Leagues Cup revolution!

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 17:16:00 GMT

The TSS Weekend Review makes its triumphant return as the 23/24 season kicks in! Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham look at an eventful draw between Chelsea and Liverpool, Newcastle's spritely start and Tottenham's Big Ange Revolution! Plus, we turn our attention to the start of La Liga, the Leagues Cup, and much more!

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Women’s World Cup Daily: France v Australia and England v Colombia

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 16:41:00 GMT

We're back on the feed with more World Cup analysis!

Spoilers ahead...

Joe and Taylor were left home alone for the weekend, and rather than indulge their desires to overload the episode with Specific Predictions (much to the presumed annoyance of Ryan) they instead spend a lot of time discussing Australia's win on penalties over France and England's win on bad goalkeeping versus Colombia. Plus, some VSPs for the semifinal round!

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Women’s World Cup Daily: Spain v Netherlands & Japan v Sweden!

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:44:00 GMT

We're back on the feed with more World Cup analysis!

Warning mateys: there be spoilers ahead...

The TSS gang discuss Spain's extra-time triumph over the Netherlands, in which VAR reviews threatened to become the main character! And we consider Japan's shock exit at the hands of an incredibly well composed Sweden, who put on their best performance yet! Then, it's onto our VSPs for Saturday's quarterfinals!

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Women’s World Cup Daily: France v Morocco & Colombia v Jamaica! Plus, a quarterfinal preview

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 17:02:00 GMT

We're back with even more World Cup analysis! On this episode...

Spoilers ahead!

...our foursome discuss France's big win over Morocco (did we learn anything about France along the way?) and Colombia's narrow victory over Jamaica (can Colombia keep their run going and take down England in the quarters?). Then it's onto our quarterfinal preview and VSPs!

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Women's World Cup Daily: England v Nigeria & Australia v Denmark

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:45:00 GMT

The 2023 Women's World Cup Round of 16's penultimate day of action saw England (barely) ascend in the quarter-finals, after coming up against an impressive Nigeria side. Then, co-hosts Australia booked their spot in the final eight with a concise win over Denmark.

The TSS gang review those games and look ahead to the final pair of Round of 16 matchups!

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Women's World Cup Daily: Sweden v USWNT deep-dive analysis, plus Netherlands v South Africa review

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:26:00 GMT

Welp...

That sucked. It's a game of inches (or in this case millimeters) as the USA crashes out of the 2023 Women's World Cup. What did Sweden get right in there approach, what several things did the US get wrong in theirs (despite this being their best performance of the tournament), and where does the US head from here? Aside from home, obviously.

We also discuss the Netherlands' 2-0 win over South Africa in slightly less detail, and do some specific predicting for England v Nigeria and Australia v Denmark.

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Women’s World Cup Daily: Spain v Switzerland & Japan v Norway, plus USA v Sweden Preview!

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 16:14:00 GMT

The World Cup knockout stages have arrived! Huzzah! On this episode of Women’s World Cup Daily, we take a look at Spain's magnificent showing against Switzerland, and another imperious Japanese performance, plus we look ahead to the USWNT's big one with Sweden!

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Women’s World Cup Daily: Germany v South Korea, Morocco v Colombia! Plus, previewing the Round of 16

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:47:00 GMT

Just like that, the World Cup group stage is over! On this episode of Women’s World Cup Daily, we…

(spoilers below)

…dig into what on earth happened to Germany! Plus, how did Colombia and Morocco make it through to the knockout rounds? Then, it’s onto a preview of every game in the Round of 16 and some VSPs!

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Women’s World Cup Daily: Jamaica v Brazil, Panama v France, Argentina v Sweden, South Africa v Italy

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:32:00 GMT

We’re back to chat about the latest World Cup action!

Spoilers below…

We witnessed history! How did Jamaica hold out against Brazil to advance to the Round of 16? We discuss that, France’s win over Panama, what we expect from Sweden against the USWNT after their win over Argentina, and South Africa’s big win over Italy.

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Women’s World Cup Daily: Portugal v USA, Vietnam v Netherlands, China v England and Haiti v Denmark

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:50:00 GMT

The whole gang gathers around their respective microphones to spend the first 2 segments discussing the USWNT's final group stage game against Portugal...

Spoilers below

Which was very bad according to Graham and Taylor and not so bad if you're Joe and you've ceased to have expectations for the USA. What was the US trying to do, how did Portugal establish their own gameplay for large stretches of the match, and what can Valtko's squad do to turn their chances into actual goals? All that and much much more! We also get into England's destruction of China, the Dutch destruction of Vietnam, and Denmark's comparatively close win over Haiti.

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Women’s World Cup Daily: Japan v Spain, Canada v Australia, Costa Rica v Zambia, Ireland v Nigeria

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:02:00 GMT

The whole gang is back to chat about the latest World Cup action!

Spoilers ahead...

We start by diving into Japan's incredible performance against Spain. How did they set themselves up for so much success? And what does this result mean for the USWNT's side of the bracket? After a quick hit on Zambia's first World Cup win, it's on to Australia's trouncing of Canada. What went wrong for Canada? And what do we make of Australia without Sam Kerr ahead of the Round of 16? After Graham fills us in on Ireland v Nigeria, it's on to VSPs.

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Women's World Cup Daily: Germany v Colombia, Korea v Morocco, Switzerland v New Zealand & Norway v Philippines

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 16:01:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor and Graham have gathered on a Sunday to talk World Cup! On this episode, we look at Colombia's shock result against Germany, Morocco's statement win, Norway's rout and whatever Switzerland did to maintain their top-of-the-group status!

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Women's World Cup Daily: France v Brazil, Sweden v Italy, and Panama v Jamaica

Sat, 29 Jul 2023 15:41:00 GMT

Ryan and Taylor have been abandoned by Graham and Joe (who takes off one whole day a month?) but they're still talking the World Cup! with more World Cup coverage! On this episode, we dive into the action from France's big clash with Brazil, Sweden's slightly smaller clash with Italy, and a Concacaf match-up between Panama and Jamaica!

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Women’s World Cup Daily: Argentina v South Africa, England v Denmark, China v Haiti

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:30:00 GMT

We’re back with more World Cup coverage! On this episode, we dive into the action from Argentina’s clash with South Africa, England’s tight meeting with Denmark, and China’s battle with Haiti.

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Women's World Cup Daily: USA v Netherlands, Portugal v Vietnam & Australia v Nigeria

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:32:00 GMT

The TSS Gang returns to review the latest from the Women's World Cup action, with a focus on the USWNT's draw with The Netherlands. Then, we look at Portugal's comfortable triumph over Vietnam and Nigeria's dramatic victory over Australia!

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Women's World Cup Daily: Japan v Costa Rica, Spain v Zambia & Canada v Ireland

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:50:00 GMT

We're back with another look at all the latest World Cup action, including another immaculate performance from Japan, dominance from Spain and a crucial result for Canada. Then, it's onto some Very Specific Predictions!

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Women's World Cup Daily: Colombia-South Korea, New Zealand-Philippines, Switzerland-Norway

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:39:00 GMT

We're back with another look at all the latest World Cup action.

We start with Colombia's impressive outing vs. South Korea before diving into an incredible result from the Philippines and yet another disappointing display from Norway in their match against Switzerland. Then, it's onto some Very Specific Predictions!

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Women's World Cup Daily: Italy-Argentina, Germany-Morocco, and Brazil-Panama

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:10:00 GMT

No spoilers in the title! (we heard your complaints)

Your favorite foursome takes a look back at Germany's destruction of Morocco, Brazil's destruction of Panama, and Italy's... not quite destruction of Argentina. Plus, specific predictions for tomorrow/tonight's games... because time has continued to lose all meaning!

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Women's World Cup Daily: England underwhelm, Japan overwhelm & Jamaica frustrate France!

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 16:31:00 GMT

It's a bumper edition of the TSS WWCD, as Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham look at Japan's impressive display against Zambia, England's questionable performance against Haiti, France's deadlock with Jamaica, the Netherlands' victory over Portugal, and much more!

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Women's World Cup Daily: The USWNT top Vietnam in their tournament opener! What went right, what went wrong, and who shined

Sat, 22 Jul 2023 05:36:00 GMT

The USWNT's World Cup title defense is officially on! Taylor and Joe dive *deep* into the United States' win over Vietnam. What went right? What went wrong? Did Vlatko surprise us? And can VAR be any slower? All that -- and more -- on the show.

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Women's World Cup Daily: Spain took how many shots?! Plus, Canada underwhelm vs. Nigeria & Switzerland sneak past the Philippines

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:38:00 GMT

The Total Soccer Show's 2023 Women's World Cup daily coverage rolls on! Our foursome breaks down Canada’s entertaining (but imperfect) draw with Nigeria, Switzerland’s win over a Philippines team that should still be happy, and Spain’s dominant performance against Costa Rica.

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Women's World Cup Daily: Victories for Australia & New Zealand, plus TWO opening ceremonies!

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 16:06:00 GMT

Total Soccer Show's 2023 Women's World Cup daily coverage starts here! Graham and Ryan break down a brace of victories for the two host nations, with New Zealand pulling off a surprise win over (a disappointingly unfocused) Norway, and Australia's physical three-pointer over Ireland!

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Transfer Analysis: Harry Kane speculation, improvements at Arsenal & Messi's impact on Inter Miami

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:21:00 GMT

Graham and Ryan are here to comb through all the latest transfer speculation, while analyzing the deals that have already been struck this summer! We discuss Harry Kane's imminent future, Mason Mount's impact at Manchester United, the influx of Saudi Arabian transactions, and much more!

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USMNT: Was the Gold Cup a failure? Plus, transfer round-up

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:51:00 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to talk about all things USMNT! We start with a chat about the Gold Cup (Was it a useful exercise? Did anyone stand out in a good way?). Then, it’s on to a slew of USMNT transfers! Is Christian Pulisic’s move to Milan a good one? And should Yunus Musah follow him there? All that — and more — on the show.

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2023 Women’s World Cup Group H Preview: Germany, Morocco, Colombia & South Korea

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:15:00 GMT

Total Soccer Show's 2023 Women's World Cup preview series concludes, quite logically, with Group H! Taylor, Graham, Joe and Ryan look at the key players, tactics, coaches, storylines and Very Specific Predictions for Germany, Morocco, Colombia and South Korea.

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2023 Women’s World Cup Group G Preview: Sweden, South Africa, Italy and Argentina

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:53:00 GMT

Total Soccer Show's 2023 Women's World Cup preview series continues with Group G! Taylor, Graham, Joe and Ryan (he’s back!) look at the key players, tactics, coaches, storylines and Very Specific Predictions for Sweden, South Africa, Italy and Argentina.

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2023 Women’s World Cup Group F Preview: France, Jamaica, Brazil and Panama

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:08:00 GMT

Total Soccer Show's 2023 Women's World Cup preview series continues with Group F! Taylor, Graham, Joe and Gass look at the key players, tactics, coaches, storylines and Very Specific Predictions for France, Jamaica, Panama, and Brazil.

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2023 Women’s World Cup Group E Preview: USWNT, Vietnam, Netherlands, Portugal

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:16:00 GMT

Total Soccer Show's 2023 Women's World Cup preview series continues with Group E! Taylor, Graham, Joe and Gass look at the key players, tactics, coaches, storylines and Very Specific Predictions for the USWNT, Vietnam, the Netherlands, and Portugal.

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2023 Women’s World Cup Group D Preview: England, Haiti, Denmark & China

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 22:42:00 GMT

We've reached Group D in our 2023 Women's World Cup preview series! Huzzah! As is the custom, Taylor, Graham, Joe and Gass look at the key players, tactics, coaches and storylines for England, Haiti, Denmark, China. And there's some very specific predictions for each team, too.

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USMNT vs. Canada abbreviated Gold Cup review!

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 21:46:00 GMT

Taylor and Joe are here to chat about what they liked (and didn’t like) from the USMNT’s narrow win over Canada in the Gold Cup quarterfinals. We run through Matt Turner’s heroics, the long stoppages, and some standout players.

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2023 Women’s World Cup Group C Preview: Spain, Costa Rica, Zambia & Japan

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 13:00:00 GMT

The TSS gang turns its attention to Group C at the 2023 Women's World Cup! Taylor, Graham and Joe dive discuss the key players, tactics, coaches and storylines for Spain, Costa Rica, Zambia and Japan. And of course, we cap the episode off with customary predictions for each team!

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2023 Women’s World Cup Group B Preview: Canada, Australia, Nigeria, Ireland

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 14:21:00 GMT

It's time to preview Group B at the Women's World Cup! Taylor, Graham, Joe, and Gass dive into every team to discuss their key players, tactics, coaches, stories, and much, much more. We cap the episode off with predictions for each team, too!

Will Canada's talent at both ends make up for some of their midfield issues? Can Australia make a deep run at home? Can Nigeria stabilize? And can Ireland lean into their identity to get out of this group? All that (and more) on the show.

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2023 Women’s World Cup Group A Preview: New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Switzerland

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 21:05:00 GMT

It's time to get our preview on! Ahead of the start of the 2023 Women's World Cup, Taylor, Graham, Joe, and Gass have information to share about Group A! They dive into every team to discuss key players, tactics, coaches, stories, and much, much more. Plus, they cap the episode off with predictions for each team!

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USMNT v Trinidad and Tobago review, plus Americans on the move in the Transfer Window

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 17:05:00 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to dive into the USMNT's latest win: a 6-0 triumph over Trinidad and Tobago! What did we learn from the game? Who stood out? And who struggled? We answer all of those questions, and then take a look at a handful of U.S. transfers on the other side of the Atlantic. Would Christian Pulisic fit at Milan? What's at risk with Tim Weah's move to Juventus? How will Brenden Aaronson fit in the Bundesliga? All that -- and more -- on the show.

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Club spotlight: Osasuna

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Hector Castelltort, Head of International Communications at CA Osasuna, makes his TSS debut to discuss his club's La Liga campaign, with particular emphasis on the history and culture of the club itself, the emphasis on youth development in the local community, and the recent conflict with UEFA. Plus, ideal American signings and looking ahead to the start of the next campaign.

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The Big Thing: What's going on with Canada Soccer and could it really go bankrupt?

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:38:00 GMT

Canada Soccer’s general secretary Jason de Vos recently stated that the association may have to consider filing for bankruptcy. Why is that? How did Canada Soccer get into such a difficult financial position? And what comes next for their federation and for soccer in Canada?

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Listener Questions! Who’s the USMNT’s next big dual-national? Was Toronto FC right to fire Bob Bradley? Plus, the USWNT’s midfield, MLS youngsters, and more

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:53:00 GMT

It's time for some U.S. and MLS-centric listener questions! Taylor, Joe, and Gass dive into a whole host of topics, ranging from promising young MLS stars to Yunus Musah's future and everything in between. You can find the full list of questions we answered down below:

1) What's next for the USMNT after Balogun? Who's the next player the U.S. might target?

2) What MLS emerging talents have caught our eye this year?

3) Does Toronto FC's decision to fire Bob Bradley make sense?

4) Which MLS team is in the most danger of slipping if they don't make a big transfer move this summer?

5) Is West Ham a good landing spot for Yunus Musah?

6) Should Vlatko start Rose Lavelle and Lindsey Horan if they both can't play 90 minutes?

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Further discussion of USMNT v Jamaica, and looking ahead to the remainder of The Gold Cup

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:14:00 GMT

Taylor is back from vacation and joined by Graham to discuss the USA's opening game at the 2023 Gold Cup, a 1-1 draw with Jamaica. What (if any) conclusions should we draw from this inexperienced team's opening game? Who stood out in a good way and who did the opposite? What next for a talented Jamaica side and how far could they go in this tournament? All that and much much more, including optimism about the USA's #9 options.

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USMNT vs. Jamaica: Full review and analysis of the USA’s Gold Cup opener

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 05:22:00 GMT

Joe Lowery and David Gass are here to break down the USMNT’s first game of the 2023 Gold Cup.

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Who stood out from Saturday night’s 1-1 draw with Jamaica? What should we expect from this team moving forward? And how much do any of these Gold Cup games matter? All that — and more — on the show.

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Transfer Analysis: Summer To-Do Lists for Europe's Biggest Clubs!

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:00:00 GMT

Ryan Graham and Joe gather round ye olde microphones and analyze the transfer needs of each of Europe's biggest teams!

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The Big Thing: USWNT World Cup roster reaction and analysis!

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:42:00 GMT

It's here! The U.S. women's national team's roster for this summer's World Cup was released earlier in the day on Wednesday. Ryan, Graham, and Joe dive into Vlatko Andonovski's choices. What are the surprises? Who missed out on the squad? What's the team's first choice XI? All that - and more - on the show.

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Listener Questions! A USMNT & USWNT hybrid coach, Saudi Arabian soccer & the best treble-winning seasons!

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:02:00 GMT

Graham and Ryan are here to dip into the Listener Questions mailbag! In this episode, we look at a world with a joint men's and women's team coach, we look at the growth of Saudi Arabian soccer and we become Bayern Munich CEOs!

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No spoilers! USMNT vs. Canada deep-dive and analysis

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:04:00 GMT

It's late-night USMNT review time! Taylor, from Virginia, and Joe, from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, dive into the Concacaf Nations League Final clash between the U.S. and Canada. No spoilers here in the description, but we had plenty to discuss on the show.

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USMNT v Mexico: full review and analysis, plus more on Gregg Berhalter's return

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 17:31:00 GMT

Taylor is joined by Joe Lowery, who managed to escape Roomba Stadium last night, to discuss the USA's comprehensive victory over Mexico in the Concacaf Nations League. How did the US nullify Mexico's attacking play? Which players shone the brightest for the United States? How frustrating were those red cards, and how might they cost the USMNT against Canada on Sunday night? All that and more, plus some Gregg Berhalter chat as he is officially renamed head coach of the US men's national team.

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USMNT v Mexico quick take/hot take review, plus Gregg Berhalter coming back to the USMNT

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 05:57:00 GMT

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The Big Thing: The Kylian Mbappe Transfer Saga

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:53:00 GMT

On this week's deep dive, we're looking at the ongoing situation between Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappe. As Graham Ruthven notes in conversation with Ryan Bailey, the French striker 'has kicked the hornet's nest" regarding his future, and accelerated the rumors of a move to Real Madrid. We examine the situation and look at his future options.

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Listener Questions! USMNT hometown heroes, Man City's tactics & NWSL Academies!

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:37:00 GMT

The Listener Question mailbag is open, and Taylor, Graham, Joe and Ryan have the answers! On today's show, we're matching USMNT stars with their hometown MLS clubs, we're considering the all-time great soccer images, and we have a movie game for Joe!

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USMNT vs. Mexico Preview! What should we expect from El Tri? Plus, analyzing the USMNT's Gold Cup roster

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 16:48:00 GMT

We're only days away from the latest edition of USA vs. Mexico! Taylor, Gass, and Joe combine to preview Thursday's matchup, discuss the latest on El Tri, talk key players, and much more. Then, it's on to analyzing the USMNT's roster for the Gold Cup. What do we like? And what do we dislike? All that and more on the show.

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Champions League Final Review: Manchester City complete their treble! How they took down Inter, what’s next for Pep, and more

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 22:41:00 GMT

The whole gang is here to review the Champions League Final! We chat about…

How City took down Inter to complete their treble
What went well for Inter from the opening kickoff
Key performers on both sides
John Stones’ new role (yes, another new one!)
Lukaku’s issues
What comes next for for Pep and Man City

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Drafting our Succession Soccer XIs

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to take turns drafting their starting lineups composed entirely of the characters from the HBO drama-comedy-drama, Succession. Here are the squads, if you want to know in advance...

(spoilers for the episode)

Graham - Lukas Matsson (GK); Roman Roy (RB), Tom and Greg (CBs), Siobhan Roy (LB); Tom Wambsgans (CM), Stewy Hosseini (CM), Frank Vernon (CM); Conor Roy (RW), Kendall Roy (ST), Gerri Kellman (LW)

Ryan - Colin Stiles (GK); Kendall Roy (RB), Frank Vernon (CB), Hugo Baker (CB), Connor Roy (LB); Lukas Matsson (CM), Jerry Kelmman (CM), Roman Roy (LW); Siobhan Roy (ST), Greg Hirsch (ST)

Logan Roy (Manager)

Taylor - Connor Roy (GK); Greg Hirsch (RB), Marcia Roy (CB), Lukas Matsson (CB), Frank Vernon (LB); Gerri Kellman (CDM), Tom Wambsgans (CDM); Logan Roy (CAM); Roman Roy (LW), Kendall Roy (ST), Siobhan Roy (RW)

Stewy Hosseini (Manager)

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The Big Thing: Lionel Messi's sensational move to Inter Miami

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:55:00 GMT

One of the greatest players of all time is making his way to South Florida! Ryan, Graham and Taylor look into Lionel Messi's sensational MLS move, breaking down the details of the deal, looking at how this will shape the sport in the US, and much more!

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Messi to Miami?! Plus, will Ange Postecoglu succeed at Spurs, why you should care about the USMNT’s Nations League games, and more

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:49:00 GMT

Is this Messi to Miami thing actually happening? The whole gang is here to talk about that and to answer your questions! From Tottenham's managerial appointment to the decline of soccer in Greece to the USMNT's upcoming Nations League games, we covered a lot of ground on this episode.

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Building our USMNT starting XIs for the clash against Mexico! Plus, stories from the TST, LAFC's failure, and Inter Miami firing Phil Neville

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 17:16:00 GMT

Taylor, Joe, and Gass are here! Right from the jump, we pepper Gass with questions about his time broadcasting games for The Soccer Tournament in North Carolina. Which former pros still have it? And what was life like at the athlete's village (or whatever the TST version of that is)? After chatting about the TST, we dive into the USMNT's roster for their Nations League games next week, LAFC's CCL failure, Phil Neville, and more.

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Weekend Review: Man City's FA Cup Glory, departures for Benzema and Zlatan, CCL heartbreak for LAFC

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 16:48:00 GMT

In a huge weekend for finals, there were big victories for Man City, RB Leipzig, Barcelona Femenino, Leon and Central Coast Mariners. Plus, there were big departures from the European game for Leo Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Karim Benzema. Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham are here to break it all down!

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The Big Thing: How good are Manchester City?

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:30:00 GMT

Manchester City are two games away from a historic treble, with a team that has evolved into an unbeatable machine under Pep Guardiola. Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe look at the changes City have made this season, their potential for growth, and the alleged financial breaches that hang over them.

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The TSS End of Season Awards! Player of the season, funniest moment, best transfer, and so much more

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:03:00 GMT

It's awards time! The whole gang hand out some "gongs" to figures from around Europe as the season comes to a close. We discuss...

Player of the season
Manager of the season
Goal of the season
Over and under achiever of the season
Most shocking result of the season
Best story of the season
Best and worst transfer of the season
USMNT player of the season
Worst performance of the season
Kit of the season
Best TV coverage of the season
Funniest moment of the season

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Listener Questions! Who is the best departure of the season? Plus, the best dual-nationals who didn’t pick the USMNT, restaurant chains as teams, and more

Wed, 31 May 2023 16:34:00 GMT

The whole gang is here to answer your questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below:

1) What’s the difference between a league and a cup?

2) If we could go back in time to recruit one U.S. dual-national who chose not to play for the USMNT, who would we pick?

3) Forget the best signing of the season…what was the best departure?

4) What transfer has made us scream “no!”?

5) Could a squad of this year’s relegated Premier League players compete for a European spot?

6) What are some major restaurants’ soccer team equivalents?

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What’s going on with Toronto FC?! Plus, heaping praise on Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Nashville, and more

Tue, 30 May 2023 17:11:00 GMT

It's time to dive into some drama! We spend a large chunk of the show discussing all the conflict at Toronto FC, and try to figure out where the team goes from here (and with which personnel still employed). Then it's praise for Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Nashville, plus three MLS-centric listener questions!

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Weekend Review: Bayern triumph (again), Leeds & Leicester drop, Luton hit the big time!

Mon, 29 May 2023 16:15:00 GMT

The Bundesliga and Premier League concluded over the weekend, with plenty of drama in each. Borussia Dortmund failed to get over the line, allowing Bayern to swoop in for their 11th consecutive title win. Meanwhile, Leeds and Leicester dropped to the Championship after Everton pulled off a last-day win. Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe review all this, and more!

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The Big Thing: Vinicius Jr, racist abuse and La Liga

Fri, 26 May 2023 12:10:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor and Graham discuss the fallout from the racist abuse that Vinicius Jr suffered during Real Madrid's visit to Valencia last weekend - and the ongoing issue of racism in European soccer.

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What's left to play for this season in the Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, France, and more (TLDL - a lot!)

Thu, 25 May 2023 17:35:00 GMT

Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to take a look at the remaining drama around the leagues of Europe. Who will be playing in the second division next season? Will it be Dortmund or Bayern lifting silverware in the Bundesliga? How many points will Juventus be docked (or have restored) next week? All that and much more!

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Listener Questions! Should Folarin Balogun replace Ivan Toney at Brentford? Plus, how key USWNT are performing ahead of the World Cup, best badges, and more

Wed, 24 May 2023 16:42:00 GMT

It's time for listener questions! The whole gang is here to chat about Julian Alvarez's role at Manchester City, how Balogun would fair with Brentford, the latest on the USWNT player pool, The Great Badge Tournament, and so much more.

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MLS Stock Up, Stock Down: Toronto FC’s instability, Atlanta United’s big transfer move, and more! Plus, U.S. U-20 World Cup success

Tue, 23 May 2023 16:51:00 GMT

Let’s talk MLS! And U-20 World Cup! On this episode, Taylor, Joe, and Gass combine to chat about the U.S.’s opening win against Ecuador at the U-20 World Cup. Then, it’s onto our new Stock Up, Stock Down look at MLS. From chaos in Toronto to dual-national panics, to big transfers, there was plenty to get to.

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Weekend Review: Man City win the PL, the Bundesliga title race goes to the wire & racist abuse in Spain

Mon, 22 May 2023 16:27:00 GMT

Taylor, Joe and Ryan are joined by returning champion Graham to discuss an eventful weekend of soccer, in which Man City won a title without kicking a ball, Borussia Dortmund climbed into the Bundesliga catbird seat and Vinicius Jr suffered racist abuse in Valencia.

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The Big Thing: Ivan Toney's ban and sports betting in soccer

Fri, 19 May 2023 12:30:00 GMT

Taylor and Ryan discuss Ivan Toney's eight-month ban for breaching FA betting rules, and the greater role that sports betting plays in the beautiful game.

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Champions League Review! Manchester City’s best performance of all time? What went wrong for Real Madrid, how Inter beat Milan, and more

Thu, 18 May 2023 16:23:00 GMT

The Champions League Final is set! Taylor, Ryan, and Joe dive into how Manchester City stormed past Real Madrid to get there and how Inter Milan stood firm against AC Milan to advance. What did we make of these two semifinals? And is there any way for Inter to win this whole thing? All that -- and more -- on the show.

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Which of Pep's midfield trios is his best midfield trio, is Wayne Rooney a good manager, the up-and-coming managers who could move this summer, and more Listener Questions!

Wed, 17 May 2023 17:45:00 GMT

Ryan is joined by Joe and Taylor to answer some particularly excellent Listener Questions, including...

1) Is Ryan Bailey real? (Yes, that's a real question that we answered)

2) Which of Pep Guardiola's midfield trios is/was his best midfield trio?

3) Is Wayne Rooney a good head coach/manager?

4) Who are some up and coming managers that a club in the Big 5/6 leagues may try to hire this summer?

5) Does Erling Haaland have any shot at the Ballon d'Or, or does it already have Messi's name on it?

6) Why does the “galácticos” approach work for Real Madrid and not for PSG?

7) Who are the football equivalents of Hard Rock Café, Applebees and Chili's?(Once again, yes, that's a real question that Ryan forced us to answer).

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Folarin Balogun to the USMNT! Plus, grading MLS Season Pass, the greatest American manager ever, and more listener questions

Tue, 16 May 2023 16:55:00 GMT

Big news in the USMNT-sphere! Balogun has committed to playing for the United States. Taylor and Joe break down what that means for the U.S., analyze Balogun's game, and smile for a long time. Then, it's on to a batch of listener questions! How has Evander done in Portland? Can SKC continue to bounce back after a rough start to the season in MLS? What do we think of MLS Season Pass? And who's the greatest American manager ever? All that -- and more -- on the show.

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Weekend Review! Man City march on, Barcelona lift the title, Pochettino agrees Chelsea deal!

Mon, 15 May 2023 16:38:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor and Joe convene to discuss the biggest stories of the weekend, including Barcelona's title win, Arsenal's collapse, Southampton's relegation and much more!

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The Big Thing: we gotta talk about Real Madrid

Fri, 12 May 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Stop me if you've heard this before, but Real Madrid are good at this whole Champions League. How have they had such success in recent memory? Have they historically had a defined style of play? Do they now? What does the future hold and who might be joining their roster this summer? All that and much much more!

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Champions League Review! Kevin de Bruyne and Vini Jr. thrill, Real Madrid’s smart defensive gameplan, Inter shine against Milan, and much more

Thu, 11 May 2023 17:35:00 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into this week’s Champions League semifinal action! How did Real Madrid keep Manchester City’s attack quiet? What’s next for City in the second leg? How did Inter jump all over Milan? And can Rafael Leao lead a comeback in the second leg? All that — plus analysis of the U.S. U-20 roster ahead of the World Cup — on the show.

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The worst dives of the 2023 season, where next for the Americans at Leeds if the club gets relegated, the ramifications of a mid-season World Cup, and many more listener questions!

Wed, 10 May 2023 17:59:00 GMT

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

1) What is the worst (or best) dive of the 2022-2023 season? What about of all-time?

2) Why would anyone who wants to sign Nagelsmann owe money to Bayern Munich?

3) With Leeds likely to go down, what is the best path forward for the 3 USMNT players?

4) How did the World Cup in the middle of the season affect things in the global soccer world?

5) What are the incentives for anyone who wants to compete in high-level soccer to play in the USL?

6) Which teams should get to play the inaugural game in Joe's floating stadium?

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Gerhard Struber, Ezra Hendrickson out! Plus, how to fix the New York Red Bulls and the Chicago Fire, and other notes from around MLS

Tue, 09 May 2023 16:42:00 GMT

The coaching carousel has begun, folks. Taylor, Joe, and Gass dive into Gerhard Struber and Ezra Hendrickson's departures, what's next for the New York Red Bulls and the Chicago Fire, and other news and notes from around the league.

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Weekend Review! Real Madrid claim another trophy & Big Sam doesn't fix Leeds!

Mon, 08 May 2023 16:28:00 GMT

The TSS gang look back upon a weekend of soccer in which tension increased in the Premier League title race, Real Madrid claimed the Spanish Cup, Frank Lampard finally won a game at Chelsea, and much more!

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The Big Thing: Is Manchester United actually for sale? The latest news on the bidding process, the potential new owners, and much more!

Fri, 05 May 2023 09:00:00 GMT

It's Ongoing Saga time! What's going on at Manchester United? Is the club actually up for sale, what's slowing the process down, who are the bidders, and what will happen next? All that and much more, plus some depressing moments of fandom realization from Taylor. Hooray!

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Midweek Review: Big Sam is back, Messi drama, Haaland breaks the Premier League goalscoring record, and so much more

Thu, 04 May 2023 17:49:00 GMT

The gang is all here to discuss the madness going on around the soccer world! We chat about Chelsea's latest embarrassment, Haaland's new record, BIG SAM TIME for Leeds, LAFC's success in CCL, and a whole load of other topics.

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Listener Questions! Picking a new USMNT coach, and how far can Wrexham go?

Wed, 03 May 2023 16:36:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham are here to delve into the Listener Questions mailbag! The gang consider new coaches for the USMNT, Mexico and Canada (with a specific MLS caveat), Ivan Toney's credentials as a Man Utd player are weighed up, and we discuss various aspects of Wrexham's ascent!

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Early season MLS awards: MVP, young player of the year, most disappointing team, and more! Plus, LAFC vs. Philly CCL preview

Tue, 02 May 2023 16:35:00 GMT

Joe Lowery and David Gass are here talking all things MLS! In the first segment, we dive into the most interesting action from Week 10. Then, it's on to our early season MLS awards. From MVP to young player of the year to coach of the year to best transaction, there was plenty to discuss. Finally, we close with a preview of the second leg of the CCL semifinal matchup between LAFC and the Philadelphia Union. Who has the edge? And who will advance? All that -- and more -- on the show.

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Weekend Review: Liverpool and Spurs are flawed and thrilling, Napoli are made to wait for the party!

Mon, 01 May 2023 16:58:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham convene to discuss an eventful weekend in the beautiful game, in which Liverpool earned a last-minute triumph over Tottenham, Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal ceded ground in their respective title races, and Napoli were made to wait a few more days for glory!

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The Big Thing: Why are Chelsea so bad under Lampard and can Pochettino fix things?

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT

With Frank Lampard's current stint as Chelsea manager returning a record of five straight losses, the rumor mill is suggesting Mauricio Pochettino is being lined up to take the reins at Stamford Bridge. On today's Big Thing, Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham discuss what has gone wrong for Lampard, and how Poch might be able to steer the ship back on course...

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Midweek Review! Manchester City steamroll Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barca struggle, Kellyn Acosta's CCL poophousery, and more

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:46:00 GMT

The foursome is here with a cheeky midweek(y) review! From Man City's decisive win over Arsenal to Chelsea's problems to stumbling in La Liga to cup games in Italy to CCL action, we covered plenty of ground.

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Best players to never play for their national team, Cinderella stories in the lower leagues, fantasy USMNT managers, and more listener questions!

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 19:26:00 GMT

On today's episode, the whole crew is together again to answer your listener questions!

1) Which players that don't defend do so because of manager instruction and which ones because they're just bad at it and/or lazy?

2) Who are some of the best players of all time with no appearances for their international squad?

3) What are the similarities and differences between the end of the Thomas Tuchel era at Chelsea and the slow start at Bayern Munich?

4) Will Enzo Fernandez actually be at Chelsea for the entirety of his 100 year contract?

5) What's going on at Stockport County and how are they out-Wrexhaming Wrexham?

6) Which fictional character would we select to manager the USMNT?

Bonus question: Any plans for video episodes in the near future??

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U.S. Soccer hires Matt Crocker as sporting director, plus MLS transfer deadline day analysis, CCL preview, and more

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 18:23:00 GMT

Taylor, Joe, and Gass are here to discuss U.S. Soccer's decision to hire Matt Crocker as their new sporting director. Was it a good move? What are our initial impressions? How much does a sporting director matter? We chat about that, plus MLS transfer deadline day moves, CCL, and so much more.

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Weekend Review! Trouble for Bayern Munich and Tottenham, joy for Man City and Wrexham!

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 16:53:00 GMT

It's Weekend Review time! The gang look back upon a weekend where Spurs delivered the worst opening 20 minutes in Premier League history, the FA Cup delivered us a Manchester Derby final and Wrexham finally made it to the promised land after much hard work (and spending)!

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Champions League Review! Man City cruise past Bayern, Inter and AC set up a Milan derby!

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:39:00 GMT

Ryan and Graham are joined by the always-excellent David Gass to run through an eventful Champions League matchday, which has set up a pair of intriguing semifinals!

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Listener Questions! The use of AI in soccer, great Sporting Directors and the genius of Luka Modric!

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:50:00 GMT

With Joe and Taylor away on USMNT duty (congrats on the call-up, guys), Ryan and Taylor answer your listener questions—including a slightly terrifying look at the way AI will eventually be used in soccer!

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MLS Very Specific Predictions! Golden Boot winner Jesus Ferreira? St. Louis’ record, clock ticking for Wayne Rooney, and more

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:26:00 GMT

Taylor, Joe, and David Gass are here to chat MLS! We discuss some of the weekend's most interesting action and make VSPs for the rest of the 2023 season. From transfers to stats to goals, we cover plenty of ground across the league.

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Weekend Review! Arsenal dent their title hopes & LAFC are California dreaming!

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 17:33:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe convene to discuss another monumental weekend in the Premier League, in which Man City gained another two points on leaders Arsenal, while Chelsea and Spurs both suffered setbacks. Meanwhile, as always, El Trafico delivered!

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The Big Thing: What next for Messi?

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Whistled and jeered in Paris, cheered in Barcelona; what comes next for Lionel Messi?

Since the World Cup, Messi and PSG have struggled to find success in the 2023 season. What is the current situation at PSG? Where might he end up? Why did he leave (or have to leave) Barcelona in the first place? We answer those and many other questions on this week's Big Thing episode.

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Champions League Review! Pep’s Manchester City look flawless, Todd Boehly gets it wrong, Milan teams thrive, and more

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:32:00 GMT

This week's Champions League action is in the books, and Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to break it all down. We discuss City's dominant win over Bayern, Real Madrid's tactics in their win over Chelsea, the Milan teams' success, CCL, and so much more.

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Listener Questions: Christian Pulisic’s next move, why they’re called the “Big Five” leagues, and much more

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:01:00 GMT

It's time for listener questions! On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into Christian Pulisic's needed summer move, discuss why the major European leagues are called the "Big Five", examine Rangers' managerial situation, look at Italy's top four, talk tactics, Chelsea, Norwich, and so much more.

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Answering your USMNT and MLS-centric Listener Questions, including Brek Shea, a theoretical USMNT trade for Thiago Almada, and much more!

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:21:00 GMT

Taylor is joined by Joe and David to talk Generation Adidas Cup, the most interesting moments from MLS this past weekend, and answer your MLS and USMNT-centric questions:

1) What club would you say has the best academy in the world? What makes them different from other top academies? What does FC Dallas or NYRB do differently from others in MLS that make them stand out?

2) How do I learn all the nitty gritty tactics Joe is always talking about? Are there good YouTubers or podcasts for soccer tactics?

3) Would you trade any of Gio Reyna, Weston McKennie or Yunus Musah from the USMNT for Thiago Almada?

4) Can you explain the USMNT lore of Brek Shea?

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Weekend Review: Liverpool and Arsenal's Anfield classic, the USWNT's World Cup prep & much more!

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 17:14:00 GMT

Taylor, Ryan, Joe and Graham tackle all the biggest talking points from the weekend, including the USWNT's World Cup prep, a modern classic match at Anfield, Frank Lampard's latest Chelsea managerial debut, and much more!

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The Big Thing: What has happened to Liverpool this season?

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Liverpool were just a few games from a quadruple sweep last season, but have found themselves far from glory in the current campaign. What has gone wrong for the Reds? Has Jurgen Klopp taken this team as far as he can? And how do they get back to their recent glory days? Ryan, Graham and Joe discuss!

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Midweek Review! Frank Lampard is the new Chelsea manager, Real Madrid cruise past Barcelona, Tuchel’s Bayern fall, and more

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Ryan, Graham, and Joe take you around the world to review the latest games across the soccer landscape. From midweek Premier League action (and Chelsea's decision to hire Frank Lampard), to El Classico, to cup action in Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands, to CCL games closer to home, there was plenty to discuss.

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Listener Questions! Newcastle’s rapid improvement, the USMNT’s managerial opening, national team spats, and more

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:55:00 GMT

Ryan, Graham, and Joe are here to answer your listener questions! From analysis of the Chili’s menu to USMNT players that need a move to minor league baseball teams becoming soccer teams, we covered plenty of ground.

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The struggle for territory in the MLS academy system, and how youth development continues to change in the USA

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 19:14:00 GMT

Taylor is joined by David Gass and Paul Tenorio to discuss the latest MLS scandal involving territorial disputes and academy tampering. What are the approaches being advocated, how has youth development changed in the last 10 years, and how things might continue to evolve going forward.

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Weekend Review: Graham Potter fired, Bayern Munich are wired, Man City look inspired!

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 17:15:00 GMT

Taylor, Joe, Graham and Ryan look back upon an eventful weekend, in which the Premier League suffered its 12th and 13th managerial casualties of the season, Thomas Tuchel's start at Bayern was a rousing success and Man City kept the title race alive!

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The Big Thing: What went wrong for Julian Nagelsmann and Bayern Munich, and what awaits Thomas Tuchel?

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 09:00:00 GMT

This week, Ryan is joined by Joe and Taylor (and briefly Graham) to go deep on the recent events at Bayern Munich. Julian Nagelsmann cost Bayern 25 million not too long ago, but now he's out (as are his long board and motorcycle) and Thomas Tuchel is in. What went wrong and what does the sacking mean for the rest of Bayern's season?

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The TSS USMNT UltraDraft: Drafting our dream current U.S. XIs

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:44:00 GMT

Three coaches. One commissioner. Welcome to the inaugural TSS USMNT UltraDraft. Taylor, Graham, and Joe take turns drafting players in an attempt to build the best possible starting lineup, using only players who are currently eligible to represent the U.S. men's national team on the international level. Ryan acts as the commissioner and arbiter of all. We had fun with this one.

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Listener Questions! Gio Reyna's defending, Premier League kit rankings & xG nuances!

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:17:00 GMT

The TSS gang have assembled to answer your Listener Questions! In this episode, we study Gio Reyna's defensive game, we formulate a Premier League table based on kits and we explore the details you never knew about xG!

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USMNT vs. El Salvador review, plus March window takeaways! Standout performers, next steps, and more

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 16:25:00 GMT

Taylor, Joe, and David Gass combine to chat about the USMNT’s latest match: a 1-0 win against El Salvador that sends the U.S. through to the final four of the Concacaf Nations League. Plus, we discuss Anthony Hudson’s tenure so far, the USMNT’s depth chart, and so much more.

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Weekend Review: USMNT success in Grenada, England's perfect window & Antonio Conte's departure!

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:56:00 GMT

There's a lotta weekend that needs reviewing, and Taylor, Graham, Joe and Ryan are here for it! The gang look back on the USMNT's victory in Grenada - and forward to the El Salvador game - while checking in on Euro 2024 Qualification, MLS, managerial movement at Spurs, and much more!

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The Big Thing: what's gone wrong at Tottenham? Short answer: a lot

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:08:00 GMT

We take a look at a major story this week: the situation at Tottenham. Conte is ranting. The players are depressed. The ownership remains the ownership. But what's gone wrong for Spurs since Poch was sacked, why they struggle to achieve success, and what the future might hold.

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Listener Questions! Premier League managers we want to take over the USMNT, experimental soccer rules, fixing the US Open Cup, and more

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:55:00 GMT

The whole TSS crew is here to answer your listener questions! From managers we want to take over the USMNT to fixing the US Open Cup, we covered plenty of ground.

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Previewing the USMNT's window & Euro 2024 qualifying discussion for England, Spain, France & more!

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:41:00 GMT

Taylor, Graham and Ryan take a look at the March international window, which sees the USMNT face CONCACAF Nations League bots with Grenada and El Salvador. Plus, there's plenty of discussion around the start of Euro 2024 Qualification!

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What might we see from Gio Reyna in the upcoming Nations League games, plus a lengthy look at St. Louis, analyzing Sporting KC's struggles, and staring into the abyss that is the Western Conference

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:53:00 GMT

David and Joe join Taylor to discuss the upcoming USMNT camp, with particular emphasis on what the camp could mean for Gio Reyna and his future with the team. After that, it's on to MLS. We spend most of the second segment looking at St Louis' roster build and how they've started off so strongly, and then spend some time with Sporting KC, the LA Galaxy, and multiple other teams in our final segment of the day!

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Weekend Review: Barcelona's Clasico glory, Lazio's derby drama & THAT Almada free kick!

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:34:00 GMT

In a busy weekend for high-profile matches, Barcelona got the better of a tightly-fought Clasico, Lazio triumphed in the Rome derby and Feyenoord earned an important De Klassieker victory. Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham discuss all these box-office bouts and much more!

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The Big Thing: taking a longer look at the format changes for the 2026 World Cup and the Club World Cup

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

With Gianni Infantino further ensconced at FIFA HQ, your intrepid co-hosts go in-depth on the planned format changes for the 2026 World Cup, as well as future Club World Cups. What will be the formats, why is FIFA making these changes (money and power and also money), and what might the future look like for those and other FIFA-controlled competitions.

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USMNT roster analysis! Champions League! CCL chaos! From Gio Reyna to Manchester City’s dominant display

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:20:00 GMT

Taylor, Ryan, and Joe are here breaking down the latest USMNT roster, UEFA Champions League action, and CONCACAF Champions League action! We start the show with plenty of thoughts on the U.S.'s March roster, diving into each position group and sharing our expectations for this window. Then, it's full steam ahead into the Champions League matches. What went right for City and wrong for Leipzig in that 7-0 demolition? What did we make of Napoli, Real Madrid, and Inter as they advance to the quarterfinals? Then, finally, we chat CCL! LAFC, Philly, and Vancouver are through, folks.

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Listener Questions! Soccer's greatest siblings, Wrexham's prospective American recruits & more!

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 17:04:00 GMT

Ryan, Joe and Taylor are here with the latest listener question dispatches! The gang cover soccer's greatest siblings, to the progress MLS has made in the last decade, Wrexham's prospective American recruits, and much more!

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Breaking down US Soccer’s Gregg Berhalter investigation, the Reyna’s involvement, and where we go from here, plus must-watch MLS teams

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:33:00 GMT

Taylor Rockwell is joined by Joe Lowery, David Gass, and Paul Tenorio to discuss the latest information coming out of U.S. Soccer’s independent investigation into Gregg Berhalter, along with more detail on the Reynas’ interactions with various U.S. Soccer officials. What did the investigation find? And where do we go from here? We discuss all of that before diving into the latest from around the world of MLS. From must-watch teams to bad front offices to CCL, there was plenty to chat about.

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Weekend Review: Liverpool stumble, Dortmund are humbled, LAFC look ready to rumble!

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 17:12:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, Joe and guest host David Gass break down the biggest games of the weekend, including Liverpool's south-coast stumble, a tightly contested Rivierderby and more dominance from LAFC!

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The Big Thing: Where do Paris Saint-Germain go from here?

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:24:00 GMT

PSG might have unlocked the unlimited money cheat code, but in 12 years under Qatari ownership, Champions League glory still eludes them. Why have the Ligue 1 giants failed? Do they need to completely change their approach? Taylor, Graham, Joe and Ryan discuss...

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Champions League Review! PSG fail once again, Bayern look strong, Chelsea get a massive result, and so much more

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:12:00 GMT

The foursome combine to chat about the Champions League! We chat about all four midweek matches, discussing Chelsea's big win, PSG's defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich, great goals in Benfica vs. Brugge, and Tottenham's problems against Milan (and their bigger problems, too). Plus, we chat about the Concacaf Champions League at the end of the show.

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Listener Questions! Another European Super League proposal, a must-win USMNT lineup, and so much more

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 17:29:00 GMT

The whole crew is here answering your lovely listener questions! From forgotten USMNT players to rules that referees all ignore, there was plenty to dig into.

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A new villain in the league, the fan bases that should already be nervous, Concacaf Champions League chat, and much more from MLS Week 2

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:21:00 GMT

Taylor is joined by David Gass and Joe Lowery to take a long look back at Week 2 in MLS, and a quick look ahead to the start of the 2023 Concacaf Champions League campaign. We spend the opening portion of the show discussing how we all go about watching as many games as possible, before turning our collective attention to St. Louis' home-opener victory over Charlotte. Then we spend some time with teams who have started slowly (Charlotte, Houston, and SKC), and with teams that simply just started their season (Galaxy, LAFC, and Chicago). Plus, positivity for San Jose, Inter Miami, Dallas, and Columbus, and enthusiasm for the start of the CCL!

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Weekend Review: Liverpool's lucky number 7, Napoli's home humbling & Atletico Madrid's big win!

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Taylor, Graham, Joe and Ryan take a look back at a memorable weekend for Liverpool, who might have given themselves a catalyst to build upon this season. Elsewhere, Napoli's winning run came to a halt, Dortmund showed their title-challenging mettle, and St Louis continues their 100% start in MLS!

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The Big Thing: What’s going on with the France Women’s National Team?

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 13:30:00 GMT

With key members of the team stepping down and a key resignation at the top of the French Football Federation, it is clear that the France Women's National Team is not a harmonious camp right now. Taylor, Joe, Graham and Ryan discuss the situation, what needs to change, the effect it may have on Les Bleues' World Cup campaign, and more.

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Listener Questions! The best young winger in the world, Dest’s problems in Italy, discontinued soccer competitions, and more

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 18:03:00 GMT

It’s listener questions time! The whole crew is here to tackle your lovely Qs, which you can find down below:

1) Who would we take out of Rashford, Vinicius Jr. and Kvaradona?

2) What’s going on with Sergino Dest at Milan?

3) Can a manager manage a club and a national team at the same time? And which club manager would we want to take charge of the USMNT?

4) How would NWSL teams do in the Champions League?

5) How are there so many soccer teams in London?

6) What discontinued soccer competitions would we bring back?

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Bundesliga catch-up w/ Manuel Veth: don't count out Union Berlin just yet, Nagelsmann's growing pains, high-flying Dortmund, and the relegation battle is heating up!

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 23:27:00 GMT

Our old pal returns! Manuel Veth of Transfermarkt and The Gegenpressing podcast returns to the show to talk through all-things Bundesliga! We discuss how reports of Union's demise might be exaggerated, the teams most likely to find themselves in some relegation misery, how Julian Nagelsmann is still trying to find the balance at Bayern, the squad depth that has sustained Borussia Dortmund in the new year, and much much more!

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MLS Opening Weekend Review! Joy for Philly and St. Louis, optimism for Seattle and San Jose, consternation for NYCFC and Toronto, and much much more!

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:02:00 GMT

The first weekend of the 2023 MLS season is in the books! David Gass joins Taylor and Joe to take a look back at the best and worst moments from the weekend, and jump to some completely logical conclusions after 90 minutes of games. How old is too old when it comes to Toronto? Can DC United find success without employing anyone in their mid-to-late 20s? Is Cade Cowell the new Jordan Morris? Does Taylor know anything about MLS contracts? The answer to that last one is "No" but for the rest, you'll have to listen!

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Weekend Review! MLS is back, Manchester United lift a trophy, Bayern make a statement, and so much more

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 17:31:00 GMT

You know what time it is! The TSS foursome combine to chat about the biggest soccer events of the weekend. We discuss Week 1 of the MLS season - and give St. Louis City a special shoutout for winning their first-ever match. Then, we chat about Manchester United's latest trophy, action from around the Premier League, Bayern Munich's big win, the Madrid Derby, Messi and Mbappe playing pickup basketball, and so much more.

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The Big Thing: MLS brings big changes in '23 with broadcast deal, Leagues Cup & playoff format

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe are looking ahead to the 28th season of Major League Soccer, which brings with it several notable changes. We have a new playoff format, we have an entirely new competition bisecting the regular season, and we have a transformational broadcast deal with Apple...

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Champions League Review! Real Madrid blow past Liverpool, Pep doesn’t sub, and more

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:30:00 GMT

It's time to chat about the Champions League! Our foursome get together to discuss Real Madrid's big win over Liverpool, Napoli's ability to adapt, Man City's problems, and big saves in Inter vs. Porto.

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2023 MLS Western Conference Preview: Seattle, SKC and Portland look to rebound, LAFC aim to keep on winning, and Vancouver and San Jose will entertain

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:14:00 GMT

It's Western Conference preview time! If you missed our Eastern Conference preview, it should be the next most recent episode in the feed. Today, we tackle the 14 teams out west, including who will rebound, who will fall off, and who can see the Northern Lights from their stadium.

1) Austin FC

2) Colorado Rapids

3) FC Dallas

4) Houston Dynamo

5) LA Galaxy

6) LAFC

7) Minnesota United

8) Portland Timbers

9) Real Salt Lake

10) San Jose Earthquakes

11) Seattle Sounders

12) Sporting KC

13) St. Louis City SC

14) Vancouver Whitecaps

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2023 MLS Eastern Conference Preview, featuring looming questions for NYCFC and Montreal, hype for Philadelphia and Cincinnati, and a possible Wooden Spoon for a few contenders

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 18:56:00 GMT

Settle in, people, because we did some podcasting! Here's our 90+ minute preview of the 2023 Eastern Conference, with a minimum of 4 minutes per team (we tend to go over). Here's who did what:

Atlanta (Joe)

Charlotte (Taylor)

Chicago (Graham)

Cincinnati (Joe)

Columbus (Taylor)

DC (Graham)

Miami (Joe)

Montreal (Taylor)

Nashville (Graham)

New England (Joe)

NYCFC (Taylor)

Red Bulls (Graham)

Orlando (Joe)

Philly (Taylor)

Toronto (Graham)

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Weekend Review! The USWNT beat Japan, Emi Martinez does Arsenal a favor, the Bundesliga goes crazy, and so much more

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:35:00 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to talk about the biggest games from the weekend! We start off with the USWNT’s win over Japan. Was it…good? Who played well? And who struggled? Then we move to England to look at Arsenal’s big win (and Emi Martinez’s chaotic evening), City’s lack of end product, Wardsy-Prowsy’s free kick, and much more. Before wrapping it up, we spend some time in Germany and France!

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The Big Thing: Steph Yang discusses the situation with the Canadian national teams, and previews the USWNT for the SheBelieves Cup

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Disclaimer! We recorded this on Thursday, so no discussion of the Canada game itself. However, Steph is back on the show to discuss the ongoing frustrations between the men's and women's national teams and the Canada FA itself, as well as the fundamental issues at play and how it all might resolve (or not). After that, we spend some time chatting the USWNT, with emphasis on Vlatko as manager, possible shape changes, and the ongoing importance of Rose Lavelle.

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Champions League Review & Arsenal vs Man City Analysis!

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:20:00 GMT

It's Champions League time! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to chat about the four Round of 16 games we saw this week. Why are PSG so weird? And is Graham Potter doomed at Chelsea? Plus, we discuss Manchester City's massive win over Arsenal.

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Fixing the Club World Cup, a Man City points deduction thought experiment, picking a Premier League club, and many more listener questions

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:54:00 GMT

We take turns answering your listener questions, including...

1) If Man City were deducted every point they have gotten this season and had to start today with 0 points, could they stay up?

2) How would you fix the Club World Cup if you were in charge?

3) Would an Over-32 world best XI beat a U-19 best XI? Where would the two teams place in the Top five leagues?

4) What impact will the incoming rules on agent fees have? Will this help clubs who are currently having financial difficulties or is it simply going to inflate transfer fees?

5) What is the Court of Arbitration for Sport? How did it start? Is it an actual court or do all sports teams just agree to abide by their rulings in order to avoid complete and utter anarchy?

6) I want to support an EPL club, but I don't know which team to back. Can you help a mid-season acquisition find a club?

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Listener Questions! Jesse Marsch is back? Plus, playoffs in Europe, the USWNT’s World Cup path, and much more

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:19:00 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to answer your American soccer listener questions! We chat about picking an NWSL team, Vlatko’s time coaching at club level, adding an American soccer element to European soccer, players who could change how the USMNT plays, the USWNT’s World Cup path, and MLS coaches who could move to Europe.

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Weekend Review! The Premier League Title Race Tightens, Real Madrid are World Champs & Malik Tillman's Controversial Goal!

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:39:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe convene to discuss all the weekend's biggest games, including Arsenal's concession in the title race, Real Madrid's Club World Cup glory and Malik Tillman's controversial Scottish goal!

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The Big Thing: What are the allegations against Manchester City, and what will happen next?

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT

On Monday, the Premier League announced that after a 4 year investigation, it had brought more than 100 charges against Manchester City for a variety of alleged misdeeds dating back to 2010. The majority deal with the manipulation of financial reports in order to skirt financial fair play rules.

We get into the details of the allegations, the differences between this case and the one brought against City by UEFA, possible punishments and timelines, and much much more!

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Listener Questions! Diverse trophy cabinets, Kane’s theoretical fit at City, and so much more

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:09:00 GMT

Joe and Graham are here to answer your listener questions!

Which player has the most diverse trophy cabinet? What soccer skills do we take for granted? What's going wrong at Valencia (and will it impact Yunus Musah)? Would Kane be better at City than Haaland? Could any media members take over key roles at U.S. Soccer? And how is the season going for Stirling Albion? All that - and more - on the show.

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Champions League Preview! Napoli have opportunity as things get Real for Liverpool

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMT

It's back, baby! It seems like the Champions League group stages were a lifetime ago, but the Round of 16 returns on Valentine's Day. Will it be broken hearts for Liverpool, and could Napoli set an important date? Ryan, Graham and Taylor preview the upcoming games!

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US Soccer Listener Questions: Jesse Marsch's next stop, General Manager vacancies, do we need an NWSL super team, and much more!

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:46:00 GMT

We answer your US Soccer-centric listener questions, including...

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2) What next for Jesse Marsch?

3) How big of a loss is the injury to Sam Mewis and will Julie Ertz make a return in time for the World Cup?

4) Should Kate Markgraf be the next USSF Sporting Director?

5) Is the USWNT hurt by the lack of NWSL Super Teams?

6) Should Jill Ellis be the next USSF Sporting Director?

6) Taylor's bonus question - Should Jim Curtin be the next USMNT coach? If so, should Jesse Marsch take over the Union?

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Weekend Review: Manchester City and Arsenal both fall, Leeds fire Jesse Marsch, Milan derby, and more

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:08:00 GMT

It's Weekend Review time! Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to chat about big upsets in the Premier League, Jesse Marsch losing his job with Leeds United, the Milan Derby, Joe's Barcelona victory lap, Seattle crashing out of the Club World Cup, and so much more.

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The Big Thing: How Napoli have become one of Europe’s best teams

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:00:00 GMT

Having last won Serie A in 1990, with Diego Maradona at the helm, Napoli are in the driver's seat for glory this season. Not only are Luciano Spalletti's side dominating in Italy, they are performing at a level putting them at the top of the European game. Ryan Bailey, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery look at how Napoli's current success was forged, and what its future holds...

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Listener Questions! Would a team of center backs beat a team of strikers? Plus, Taylor Booth’s breakout season, the USWNT’s World Cup odds, and more

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 17:55:00 GMT

It's time for listener questions! Ryan, Graham, and Joe dive into the USWNT's World Cup hopes, clubs with political ties, Taylor Booth's breakout year in the Netherlands, and even create a game between a team full of strikers and a team full of center backs.

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January deadline day round up, plus the winners and losers of the transfer window

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 17:46:00 GMT

We discuss the biggest deadline day moves, including Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea, Jorginho to Arsenal, Marcel Sabitzer to Man United, Joao Cancelo Bayern, and much much more! Plus, the winners and losers of the January window!

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USMNT Stock Up, Stock Down after January! Plus who’s recruiting dual nationals and other listener questions

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:17:00 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here talking USMNT! Whose stock is up and whose stock is down after the U.S.’s two January friendlies? We chat about that, take your listener questions, and start a new segment picking our favorite American performance of the weekend.

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Weekend Review! USMNT Camp reaction, Wrexham steal the FA Cup show, Napoli continue to dominate!

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 18:08:00 GMT

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Joe Lowery are here with insight and analysis from the USMNT's January Camp friendly with Colombia. Additionally, the gang look at the FA Cup's injury-time drama, a huge Derby della Sole win for Napoli, and shock losses for Milan and Juventus...

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The Big Thing: What's going on at Everton?

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT

Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruthven turn their attention to Merseyside, where Everton are in crisis. The Toffees have fired manager Frank Lampard and are reportedly up for sale—as they sit joint-bottom of the Premier League.

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USMNT vs. Serbia review! Plus U.S. Soccer has yet another position to fill as Earnie Stewart leaves

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 18:34:00 GMT

The USMNT played a game last night! Taylor and Joe are here to talk about it. Who stood out? Who struggled? And what's next for the USMNT? We answer all of those questions. Plus, Earnie Stewart is leaving U.S. Soccer. What does it mean for the federation's coaching search? We chat about that up front.

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January transfer window updates: Everton up for sale, Chelsea keep on buying, Spurs strengthening, and Bayern somehow get stronger

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:39:00 GMT

We review all the latest moves of the January transfer window, including None Madueke to Chelsea (with more to follow?), Weston McKennie possibly moving to the Premier League, Arnaut Danjuma to Spurs, Konrad Laimer to Bayern, and many more potential moves!

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Listener Questions! The greatest USMNT player achievements, does Haaland make a team better?

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 17:06:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham are dipping into the TSS mailbag to tackle your taxing questions about U.S. player achievements, whether Erling Haaland makes a team better, club philosophies, and much more!

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Weekend Review! Arsenal impress against Manchester United, Gio Reyna’s celebration, and Juventus’ points penalty

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:17:00 GMT

What a weekend! Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to chat about Arsenal's big win over Manchester United, Mykhailo Mudryk's debut for Chelsea, Bayern being Bayern, the La Liga title race, Juve's points reduction, and so much more.

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The Big Thing: Why the Glazers want to sell Manchester United, and who the club's next owner might be

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 15:46:00 GMT

On this week's episode of The Big Thing, we take a look at a story that first broke right around the World Cup, but has been gaining steam ever since: Manchester United is for sale! Why are the Glazers looking to sell, what (if anything) have the Glazers done to improve the club, who are the interested parties when it comes to a purchase, does United need a super wealthy owner, and much more!

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USMNT January Camp roster! Plus, what’s wrong with Liverpool, players we love for no reason, and more listener questions

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:32:00 GMT

It’s listener questions time! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe discuss Liverpool’s problems, look at what’s working for Manchester United, talk about our love for random players, and analyze the USMNT’s roster for their two upcoming January friendlies.

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January transfer window updates: Weghorst to Man United, Rutter to Leeds, everyone to Chelsea, and much much more!

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:40:00 GMT

The usual foursome is back together to discuss the latest moves in the January window, including Mykhailo Mudryk and Joao Felix to Chelsea, Wout Weghorst to Manchester United, Georgina Rutter to Leeds, and Jhon Duran to Aston Villa. Plus, possible destinations for Declan Rice, what happens next for Arsenal, how can Spurs strengthen, and more!

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Soccer’s best hairstyles, an American’s highest Premier League finish, will the USWNT ever miss the World Cup, and more listener questions

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 20:17:00 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to answer your USMNT/USWNT listener questions! We talk managers and hair styles, predict the next 1,000 years, and dream up ways to get the USMNT competitive games before the 2026 World Cup.

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Weekend Review: Manchester and North London are both red, Barcelona triumph in the Saudi SuperCup Clasico!

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 17:38:00 GMT

Ryan, Joe, Taylor and Graham are here to look back upon the biggest matchups of the weekend, including Utd's superb navigation of the Manchester Derby, Arsenal's triumph over an uninspired Tottenham in North London, Barcelona's SuperCup Clasico win and Napoli's huge result over fierce rivals Juventus...

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The Big Thing: What's going on with Chelsea under Graham Potter?

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:30:00 GMT

On our weekly deep dive into a hot soccer topic, Ryan, Taylor and Joe look at Graham Potter's reign so far at Chelsea, which has been noteworthy for mixed results, injuries and finger pointing at the front office...

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Listener Questions! Jurgen Klopp on Hot Ones, challenging Celtic and Rangers, FA Cup VAR, and more

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:04:00 GMT

It’s listener question time! On this episode, Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe answer your questions, ranging from soccer stars on Hot Ones to Premier League teams competing in other league across Europe to how we take notes on matches.

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MLS Catch-Up! Apple TV updates, Josef Martinez on the move, and biggest offseason deals

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:14:00 GMT

We're talking MLS, baby! On this episode, the TSS foursome chat about the latest news coming from the Apple/MLS partnership, Josef Martinez's reported move, big offseason deals, coaching changes, GM changes, players and teams we're excited about, and so much more. Oh, and we found Ryan's true calling at the end of the episode.

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Could Ralf Rangnick be the next USMNT manager? Plus, players we want to see with the U.S. in 2023, Sacha Kljestan’s career, and more US-centric Listener Questions

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:32:00 GMT

Ryan is back! The whole TSS squad is here to answer your USMNT-focused listener questions. We discuss the managerial role's appeal, U.S. Soccer as a whole, players we want to see feature in 2023, and so, so much more.

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Weekend Review: Barcelona goes top while Atletico and Real struggle, wild results in the FA Cup, and the Napoli title dream endures!

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 17:48:00 GMT

Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to take a look at all the action from a packed weekend! We have a title race in La Liga, as Barcelona scraped past Atletico Madrid. Meantime, the FA Cup gave us some shocking results and then some more predictable ones, like Manchester City steamrolling Chelsea 4-0. Plus, an American gets a start in the Netherlands, waterlogged pitches in Scotland, and much much more!

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The Big Thing: What Ronaldo's move to Al-Nassr tells us about the future of soccer in Saudi Arabia

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 16:17:00 GMT

It's the return of The Big Thing, our weekly episode in which we drill down deep into a major story of the week. This week, it's Ronaldo's move to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia. How did the move come to fruition? Does Ronaldo actually want to be there? Why did the Saudis pursue the fading superstar, and what does the signing tell us about the future of soccer in the Kingdom?

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Listener Questions! Can Vlatko reintegrate Catarina Macario, taking over a yo-yo club, and an update on the latest USMNT chaos

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 18:27:00 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe start the show with an update on the latest information surrounding the Berhalter’s, the Reyna’s, the USMNT, and US Soccer. Then, they dive into a slate of your lovely questions, which were much more fun to discuss than the US news.

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The January Transfer Window is here! Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea? How Gakpo fits at Liverpool, scouting Arsenal target Mudryk, and much more!

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 18:15:00 GMT

Graham, Joe and Taylor are here, and so too is the January Transfer Window! We discuss moves that have already happened, moves that could or should happen, and moves that probably shouldn't. But first, US Soccer has its first head-scratching scandal of 2023, and it's a doozy.

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Are we sure the USMNT is destined to be great? Plus, national teamers that deserve testimonials, a new location for USSF HQ, and more US-centric Listener Questions

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 18:23:00 GMT

On today's episode, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to answer six US Soccer-centic listener questions:

1) How should we watch and evaluate Americans now that the next World Cup is 4 years away instead of right around the corner?

2) Which players from the last 10 years deserve testimonials?

3) If US Soccer wanted to set up a new satellite HQ, where should it look? (I really loved this one -T)

4) When is the next opportunity to cap tie Florin Balogun, and will that happen?

5) Does the Equal Pay for Team USA Act mean the U-23 Boys/Mens team will be paid the same as the senior USWNT for Olympic games?

6) Are we sure that the USMNT is destined to achieve greatness? A listener has doubts and we attempt to change their mind (I also really really loved this one -T)

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Weekend Review! Arsenal could actually do it, Barca get Lahoz-ed, Chelsea and Tottenham have problems, and more

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 18:20:00 GMT

It's Weekend Review time! Taylor, Graham, and Joe take a look back at the weekend's biggest action, including analysis of Arsenal's title chances, a look at what's wrong with Tottenham and Chelsea, a win for Real Madrid amidst racist comments from opposing fans, Barca's referee-induced drama, and so much more. At the top of the show, though, we discuss the life and legacy of Pelé.

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New Year's Resolutions for Manchester United, Gio Reyna, Gianni Infantino, and many others!

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 08:02:00 GMT

2023 is just around the corner, so we're creating some New Year's Resolutions for ourselves and for folks around the soccer world. Ryan, Graham, and Joe touch on the USMNT, the Premier League, FIFA, MLS, and so much more.

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Listener Questions! World Cup stars who'll move in January, the USMNT's ultimate utility player, and more!

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 18:18:00 GMT

Ryan Bailey is joined by Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven to sift through the mailbag and answer your questions about the USMNT, youth development, the World Cup 2rd Place Playoff, and much more!

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Boxing Day Review: Spurs continue to leave it late, Newcastle's top four ambitions, Tim Ream's great year, and much much more!

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:58:00 GMT

Graham and Taylor take a look at the first two Home Alone movies before turning their attention to all the many Boxing Day fixtures. A comeback draw for Spurs, statement wins for Newcastle Brighton and Fulham, Wenger returns but Arsenal keep winning, and Liverpool win and sign themselves a Cody!

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Holiday Special! TSS gives gifts to Weston McKennie, Cristiano Ronaldo and many more!

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:46:00 GMT

'Tis the season... to give out imaginary guests to the biggest players and teams in soccer! Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham are here to bring joy and good tidings to some of the beautiful game's biggest stars, to brighten up their respective festive periods!

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World Cup 2022 Awards! Best game, best goal, biggest star, funniest moment, and so much more

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 21:12:00 GMT

With the 2022 Men's World Cup in the rearview mirror, we hand out some awards! We chat about Qatar as a host up front before diving into the best player, best game, goal, underdog, celebration, and so many other categories.

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World Cup Final 2022: Argentina triumph over France in all-time classic, Messi settles 'the debate'

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 21:56:00 GMT

Great World Cup Final ever? Greatest World Cup Final ever. It might not have started to heat up until the 75th minute, but Argentina and France delivered one for the ages at Lusail Stadium.

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World Cup Final Preview & Team of the Tournament! How France vs. Argentina could play out, Messi vs. Mbappe (and a cloak?), and more

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 21:25:00 GMT

It's time to preview the World Cup Final! How will France vs. Argentina play out on Sunday? Who are they key players you need to pay attention to? And why is Antoine Griezmann a cloak? All that - plus our Team of the Tournament - on the show.

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World Cup 2022: France secure a spot in the Final by topping fan-favorites Morocco

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 23:21:00 GMT

The World Cup Final is set! After France’s win over Morocco on Wednesday, we now know that they’ll take on Argentina in the Final on Sunday. On this episode, the TSS foursome chats about France’s performance against Morocco, Morocco’s run, and so much more.

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World Cup 2022: Argentina outclass Croatia as Messi and Alvarez shine

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 22:39:00 GMT

Argentina secured their place in the World Cup Final thanks to a sublime performance from Leo Messi—and some less-then-sublime defending from Croatia. Ryan, Joe, Taylor and Graham review Tuesday's World Cup semi, before looking ahead to France's clash with Morocco!

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Listener Questions! What's going on with Berhalter and Gio Reyna, national team blueprints for the USMNT to follow, way-too-early VSPs for 2026, and much much more!

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 19:31:00 GMT

Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to answer your many listener questions! But first, they get into the news that broke over the weekend regarding Gio Reyna's World Cup and what reportedly went on behind the scenes. After that, it's on to some solid LQs, including:

1) What are your Way-Too-Early specific predictions for 2026?

2) Which of the final four teams at the 2022 World Cup provides the best blueprint for the US to follow to make a deep run?

3) How do we judge the full 26 player roster for this year's World Cup team? Were there any changes we would have made to the roster if we could go back in time?

4) Do you think the lack of development of US domestic strikers might be a product of how US clubs operate?

5) Is there a coach in the women's game who would be suited for the US men's national team job?

6) Could a country decline an automatic bid for the World Cup if they still wanted to have meaningful qualifying matches?

7) Do we think some players prefer club over country?

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World Cup 2022: France send England home, Morocco shock Portugal & Remembering Grant Wahl

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 23:17:00 GMT

On a sad day for the U.S. soccer community, Taylor, Ryan and Graham reflect on the untimely passing of journalist Grant Wahl, before analyzing the second day of 2022 World Cup quarterfinals.

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World Cup 2022: The MessiBot powers Argentina past the Dutch, while Croatia send Brazil packing

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 01:03:00 GMT

What a day it was! We had 240 minutes of soccer over two games, lots of penalties, and lots of cards... 90% of which were in the Netherlands-Argentina match. We ponder the big questions, like do Argentina need a new barber, what do you do with an official who wants to be the star, and does throwing a cat automatically curse your team? Oh, and there's also some tactics, individual player analysis, penalty breakdowns, and much much more!

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USMNT World Cup exit survey: Should Gregg Berhalter be back, who shined in Qatar, players we want to see in 2023, and so much more

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:58:00 GMT

We're taking an in-depth look back (and a look forward) at the USMNT now that their World Cup journey is over! We talk about Gregg Berhalter's future, players who thrived in Qatar, players who didn't, and so, so, so much more.

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World Cup 2022: Spain pass their penalties right to Morocco and it’s a new-look Portugal without Ronaldo

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 23:19:00 GMT

The TSS foursome is here to chat about the last two games of the Round of 16! What did we make of Morocco's major upset of Spain? What about this new-look Portugal? All that - and much more - on the show.

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World Cup 2022: Brazil dance their way past Korea and Croatia practiced penalties better than Japan

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 23:57:00 GMT

Two more teams have booked their place in the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup! Japan and Croatia played an exciting game for about 75 minutes, and then seemed content to go to penalties for the rest of the 45 minutes. Why did Japan's takes seem so poor and how much should Croatia be loving Livakovic?

After that, it's on to Brazil's 4-1 demolition of Japan, which featured lovely individual goals, a beautiful team performance, and a lot more hype for Brazil as potential future champions.

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World Cup 2022: England and France steamroll their way to a date in the next round, while Australia made it slightly more difficult for Argentina

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 23:44:00 GMT

Ryan is joined by Joe and Taylor to break down the day's World Cup action... Graham obviously chose to skip rather than hear the glee in Ryan's voice. France and England booked a date in the quarterfinals, and Ryan is now more nervous about that than he is happy about England's performance against Senegal. We talk England-Senegal, France trouncing a Senegal team that couldn't hold up against Mbappe, Argentina's nervy win over Australia, and do some Specific Predicting for tomorrow's games.

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World Cup 2022: Netherlands v USA analysis! Key moments, what went wrong and building for the USMNT's future

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 20:10:00 GMT

Alas, the USMNT's journey in Qatar has reached its end. Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham dig into the performance against a Netherlands side who executed their gameplan very well, and who limited the USA's effectiveness in the final third.

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World Cup 2022: South Korea shock us all, Switzerland thrill, and USA vs. Netherlands preview

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:20:00 GMT

Now that we're all back and settled from our travels, we recap the end of the World Cup's group stage! Our foursome discusses South Korea's big win, goals galore in Switzerland vs. Serbia, Brazil's loss to Cameroon, and Uruguay's disappointment. Plus, we preview USA vs. Netherlands.

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World Cup 2022 Listener Questions: upsets, the next new country to win, alternate tiebreaker, and more!

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:19:00 GMT

In a slight break to the normal TSS World Cup schedule, Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham field your Qatar-related questions!

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World Cup 2022: The USA progress! England and the Netherlands top their groups, Senegal shock Ecuador!

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:31:00 GMT

We did it! The USMNT have achieved the objective of reaching the Round of 16, with a 1-0 win over Iran! Joe, Graham, Taylor and Ryan are here to break it down—and look ahead to the Netherlands clash on Saturday. Plus, there's a look at England's triumph over the Welsh, the Dutch demolition of a terrible Qatar team, and Senegal's surprise leapfrog over Ecuador!

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World Cup 2022: Brazil and Portugal progress, Serbia and Cameroon bring the chaos!

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 23:42:00 GMT

Brazil didn't put on their best show, but did enough to qualify for the Round of 16. Portugal, meanwhile, are growing in confidence as they surpassed a sub-standard Uruguay side to book their spots in the knockouts. And the other two games were absolute chaos! Joe, Graham, Taylor and Ryan are here with the review!

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USMNT v Iran: in-depth preview and keys to a victory for the USA

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:15:00 GMT

Joe and Taylor forced everyone out of the apartment to go deep into the weeds on USA-Iran, the must win match that could define Gregg Berhalter's tenure with the USMNT. How will Iran play, possible formations and lineups for the USMNT, and factors that could decide the result (Gio Reyna chief among them).

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World Cup 2022: Spain vs Germany analysis, Canada make their exit, Belgium underwhelm

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 01:39:00 GMT

The biggest game 'on paper' of the group stage didn't disappoint, as Germany and Spain played out a high-quality draw. Meanwhile, Canada became the second team to confirm their exit, Costa Rica shocked Japan and Belgium were undone by Morocco! Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham run through all the action!

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World Cup 2022: Messi brings the magic, Lewandowski achieves his dream & Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race!

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 23:27:00 GMT

In an action-packed Saturday slate of World Cup games, Argentina scored two beautiful goals in a less-than-beautiful win! Elsewhere, Kylian Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race with a brace against Denmark, Robert Lewandowski struggled to contain the emotion of his first World Cup goal, and the Aussies finally got points on the board! Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham get into it....

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World Cup 2022: England vs USA analysis! Tyler Adams and Christian Pulisic shine against dour Three Lions!

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:51:00 GMT

The USMNT outplayed England on the World Cup stage! Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe analyze a solid performance from Gregg Berhalter's side, and look ahead to the decisive game with Iran on Tuesday. The gang also look at the other games of the day, including Qatar's elimination, heartbreak for Wales and a solid performance from Ecuador!

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World Cup 2022: Richarlison stuns as Brazil turn on the flair, Ghana give Portugal a scare

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 23:56:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe review Brazil's opener, which included an all-time classic World Cup goal from Richarlison. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to a (narrow) victory, Switzerland put points on the board and Uruguay vs South Korea was not fun!

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World Cup 2022: Morocco and Croatia kept us snoozing, Spain can't stop scoring (or passing), Japan shock Germany, and Canada frustrated by Belgium

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:41:00 GMT

The TSS foursome is back at the kitchen table to discuss Day 4 of the 2022 World Cup. Croatia and Morocco didn't quite bring the fireworks, but Spain certainly did! Japan stormed back in the second half to shock Germany, and Canada played a near-perfect game only to fall against a Route 1 goal by Belgium. Lots to discuss, lots to break down, and lots and lots of goals (thanks Spain) to praise!

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World Cup 2022: Argentina suffer Saudi shocker, France bring the Down Under thunder, Mexico draw a blank, and more

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 23:18:00 GMT

Another World Cup day in the books! Our foursome discuss (SPOILERS AHEAD)... Argentina's shocking loss to Saudi Arabia, France's big win over Australia, Mexico's rough outing against Poland, and Tunisia's spark against Denmark.

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World Cup 2022: USA v Wales analysis, England are thriving, the Netherlands leave it late

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 01:02:00 GMT

The TSS awesome foursome is here to discuss the second day of the 2022 World Cup, with a heavy focus on a USMNT performance that started a lot better than it finished! Join our Patreon (link below) for even more USMNT chat!

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World Cup 2022: Qatar v Ecuador analysis, plus opening ceremony confusion

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 19:53:00 GMT

We're all together at a kitchen table-turned-recording studio to discuss the opening game of the 2022 World Cup... Spoilers ahead...

Was this a case of Ecuador being especially good or Qatar being particularly poor? Plus, why was the opener chalked off for offside, what did we make of the opening ceremonies, and how confusing is the FOX coverage to two non-Americans unaccustomed to their style?

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Preview and possible lineups for Wales-USMNT, plus Landon Donovan discusses the youth of the team and the pressure they'll be facing

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:24:00 GMT

Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to discuss the start of the World Cup and their mild FOMO about not being there in person. Then it's on to a preview of USA-Wales, some specific predictions for Qatar-Ecuador, and then we close it out with Ryan and Graham chatting with Landon Donovan about the USMNT, the youth of the squad, and the weight of expectation that will be on their shoulders as the tournament kicks off!

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World Cup Group H Preview: Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay & South Korea

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:20:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham are here to talk Group H, our final group! We chat about Portugal's high-flying attack, Ghana's weakness relative to past Black Stars teams, Uruguay's talented team and veteran defense, and Son Heung-min's Korea squad, that features Son Heung-min, hopefully.

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World Cup Group G Preview: Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland & Cameroon

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:45:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham are here to talk Group G! We chat about Brazil’s star-powered attack, Serbia’s new look, Switzerland’s hopes, and Cameroon’s lopsided lineup. Oh, and one more thing: want to listen, read, and watch more from us here at TSS? Check out our brand-new Patreon!

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World Cup Group F Preview: Belgium, Canada, Morocco & Croatia

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:30:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham are here to analyze a Belgium team who will be out to prove there's some gold left in their Golden Generation, a Canada squad that could and can spring surprises, a Morocco side that's hoping to heal some past grievances, and a Croatia team that will once again attempt to punch above its weight!

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World Cup Group E Preview: Spain, Costa Rica, Germany & Japan

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:29:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham are here to analyze a Spain team who are keen for another star on their shirt, a Costa Rican side willing to fly the flag for CONCACAF, a Germany team that has the power to revert recent tournament trends, and a Japan side that's capable of a shock or two!

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World Cup Group D Preview: France, Australia, Denmark & Tunisia

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe tell you everything you need to know about Group Dm which contains reigning world champs France, antipodean challengers Australia, a Denmark side seeking to build on recent tournament success, and a Tunisia team capable of surprises!

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Introducing... The Backheeled Show! Plus, does Gregg Berhalter’s “system” exist? And how will the USMNT play at the World Cup?

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:23:00 GMT

We'd like to introduce you to "The Backheeled Show"! This is a special episode from The Backheeled Show that we're putting here in our TSS feed.

On this episode, you'll learn more about the new show. Plus, with less than two weeks until the United States' first game at the World Cup, we're wondering: what is Gregg Berhalter’s system? Does it even exist? And how will the U.S. play in the World Cup? We try to answer those questions on this episode.

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World Cup Group C Preview: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico & Poland

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT

The whole TSS crew continues their 2022 World Cup previews with Group C! Argentina in the driver's seat, Mexico searching for that Quinto Partido, and Poland and Saudi Arabia have their eyes on the knockout round!

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The USMNT roster is out! Live reaction and analysis to Gregg Berhalter's 26 player squad!

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 23:27:00 GMT

Joe and Taylor did a live stream over on the B/R app as the USMNT roster was released. This is the audio of that recording, which includes their speculative rosters ahead of the actual announcement, and then a whole lot of player-by-player chat as the announcements came through. Plus, live questions, combatting a whole lot of negativity, and discussing the potential of this group of players.

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World Cup Group B Preview: England, the United States, Iran & Wales

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:08:00 GMT

The whole TSS gang continues their 2022 World Cup previews with Group B! England will likely end up on top, but the other three teams (the United States, Iran, and Wales) are no slouches.

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World Cup Group A Preview: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal & the Netherlands

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham kick off TSS' 2022 World Cup previews in the most logical place: Group A! Hosts Qatar will have a tough time with a strong Netherlands side, African powerhouse Senegal and an Ecuador team who are capable of surprises...

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MLS Cup review! Best MLS game ever? Gareth Bale comes up big, breaking down the goals, penalty shootout, and more

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 17:04:00 GMT

What. A. Game. On today's show, Joe and Graham break down Saturday's MLS Cup between Los Angeles FC and the Philadelphia Union. Was it the best MLS game ever? And how did LAFC pull off their insane win? We chat about the atmosphere, goals, penalties, storylines, and so much more.

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The Big Thing: Is LAFC vs. Philadelphia Union the best MLS Cup matchup ever?

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Ahead of this Saturday's MLS Cup, the TSS gang is here to preview the game between Los Angeles FC and the Philadelphia Union. We also ask the question: is this the best MLS Cup matchup ever?

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Champions League group stage review! Who impressed, who did the opposite of that, and what might the knockout round hold in store?

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:40:00 GMT

With the Champions League group stages, your four co-hosts are back together to discuss the final match day, as well as the biggest surprises like Juventus and Barcelona heading for the Europa League, Atletico Madrid getting knocked out of Europe altogether, Napoli thriving, Tottenham befuddling, Portugal taking over, and much much more!

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Americans in Action! Reyna is healthy and scoring, Dest is playing, and there’s still competition for the No. 9 spot

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 23:00:00 GMT

Taylor and Joe are here to break down the latest film and news for several Americans in Action on the other side of the Atlantic. We chatted about Ricardo Pepi, Josh Sargent, Jordan Pefok, Joe Scally, Sergino Dest, Gio Reyna, Luca de la Torre, and much more!

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Listener Questions: World Cup country songs, the MLS Apple TV deal & USWNT prospects

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:43:00 GMT

Ryan Bailey and Joe Lowery are here to rummage through the mailbag, fielding questions about Apple's MLS TV deal, the average values of English teams, the best possible country songs for the World Cup, and much more!

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Weekend Review: LAFC and Philly head to MLS Cup, Liverpool and Chelsea come unstuck

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:38:00 GMT

Ryan and Taylor are on hand to run through all the biggest action from the last weekend of the spookiest month of the year, including MLS Cup Conference Final triumphs for LAFC and Philly, some shocking score lines in the Premier League, another monstrous win for Napoli, and much more!

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The Big Thing: What went wrong for Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa and will Unai Emery be the man to turn it around?

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 08:00:00 GMT

On this week's episode of The Big Thing, Graham and Taylor take a long look at Aston Villa.

Three years after getting sacked by Arsenal, Unai Emery returns to the Premier League with a point to prove. He takes over at Aston Villa after the club sacked Steven Gerrard for a seemingly vast variety of reasons. What went wrong for Gerrard, what will Unai Emery bring to Villa, and what represents success for a club who have a stated objective of being “the best of the rest?”

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Champions League Review! Chaos for Atletico and Leverkusen, red for Conte, no knockout round for Barcelona or Juventus, and much more!

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:31:00 GMT

Graham and Taylor review the status of every Champions League group after 5 of the 6 games, and hand out some thumbs up and thumbs down to pretty much every match this week! Plus, praise for Sadio Mane, sleepy eyes for Dortmund and Man City, love for Messi scoring goals, and anger at Rangers for refusing to do much of anything.

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A theoretical Concacaf-CAF merger, Newcastle's squad depth, players who refused national team call-ups, the glory of Irn-Bru, and many more Listener Questions!

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:30:00 GMT

Graham and Taylor do their best to answer your listener questions, including:

1) Why do MLS kickoff times differ from broadcast start times to such an absurd degree?

2) If CONCACAF and CAF combined, how would CONCACAF nations do in combined international competitions?

3) If Newcastle wants to take the next step this summer, which current starters could they retain and still take that next step?

4) Can Graham explain Irn-Bru, and what he thinks it tastes like?

5) What happened to Christian Ramirez at Aberdeen?

6) Aside from Carlos Vela and Darlington Nagbe, what other potential starters have turned down their respective national teams?

7) Will the "Americans in Action" episodes please come back?

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MLS conference semifinal reviews and USMNT deep-dive discussion w/ Sam Stejskal

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:48:00 GMT

Our old friend (and podcast turncoat) Sam Stejskal is back on the show to discuss the MLS playoffs so far, preview the Conference Finals, and then spend 30 minutes or so breaking down the USMNT'S most-pressing tactical and roster concerns ahead of the World Cup. Does Jesus Ferreira fit with the way the team actually tends to play? How could we get more control from the midfield? Will Gio Reyna ever stop being perplexed by his teammates' decisions? All that and more!

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The return of the Thumbs Up-Thumbs Down weekend review, featuring Gio Reyna scoring, managers admitting their mistakes, and Crystal Dunn being all-around incredible

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 17:30:00 GMT

On today's Weekend Review episode, it's just Graham and Taylor and they're bringing out their thumbs... to do some thumbs up/thumbs down reviewing of the weekend that was. There are rhymes, conversations about players who best use their backsides, appreciation for VAR, dislike of VAR, and much much more! Plus the biggest talking points from some of the weekend's biggest results, including Chelsea-Man United, Tottenham-Newcastle, and Nottingham Forest-Liverpool, and a lengthy conversation about Leeds United, where the clock seems to be ticking ever louder for Jesse Marsch.

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2 years on...

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 16:46:00 GMT

Daryl Grove passed away 2 years ago today. He is missed.

I wanted to say a few words for my friend, on a day that doesn't have to be sad... but still feels that way.

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The Big Thing: Was Jurgen Klopp right about Man City, PSG and Newcastle?

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:00:00 GMT

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On this week's episode of The Big Thing, we're spending some time on Klopp-gate, or whatever nonsense title it's been given.

Prior to last weekend's match against Manchester City, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp discussed his club's ability to compete financially with some of the richest clubs on the planet. He responded that, "there are three clubs in world football who can do what they want financially" and agreed with the idea that there is no ceiling to what those clubs are able to spend. Was he correct in his assessment? What do we make of the claims of xenophobia that came from Man City in response? Are oil-rich clubs warping modern football? We get into those and many other questions!

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Steph Yang on whether or not it's time to panic regarding the USWNT, plus Elliot Barr discusses the Richmond Kickers ahead of the USL League One playoffs

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 18:41:00 GMT

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We've got a double-interview episode of TSS today!

Up first, Steph Yang of The Athletic discusses what it was like covering the USWNT ahead of the England friendly in the wake of the release of The Yates Report, and then goes deep on the tactical dilemmas facing head coach Vlatko Andonovski. All of that with an eye towards determining whether or not US supporters need to be at their respective Panic Stations.

After that, Elliot Barr of the River City 93 podcast joins the show to talk about the conclusion of the regular season for the Richmond Kickers, their playoff outlook, and why this season has been one of the most enjoyable in recent memory.

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Listener Questions! Lopsided World Cup games, the USWNT’s No. 6, national team managers' shelf-lives, and more

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:24:00 GMT

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1) Which World Cup group stage match will have the biggest goal differential?

2) Do national team coaches have a shelf life?

3) If we were superstar soccer players, would we rather play for one club for our entire career or play for a number of elite clubs?

4) What does Vlatko Andonovski like about Andi Sullivan’s interpretation of the No. 6 role?

5) What’s prevented Andre Blake from making a big-money move to Europe?

6) How do fans feel about Liga MX’s format?

7) For each co-host, other than your primary club, what other jersey would you wear for free? And what other jersey would you have to be paid to wear?

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MLS Playoffs Review! FC Cincinnati making a run, how NYCFC cruised past Miami, giant tacos, and more

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:59:00 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to review the first round of the MLS playoffs! We discuss all six first round games in detail, talk giant tacos, and make predictions for the conference semifinals.

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Weekend Review! Mo steals the show for Liverpool, Real Madrid delivers Clasico masterclass & a man has toaster on his head

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 17:07:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe look back on a weekend with an eventful Clasico, a blockbuster Premier League encounter, MLS Cup Playoffs, a man with a toaster on his head at a Wrexham game, and much more!

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The Big Thing: Analyzing the NWSL’s regular season and looking ahead to the playoffs

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of The Big Thing, Joe Lowery is joined by Backheeled.com’s Arianna Cascone to talk about the NWSL’s regular season and to look ahead to the playoffs. Joe and Arianna discuss surprise teams and stars from the regular season, playoff favorites, X-Factors, and much more.

It’s important to note that many people are acutely feeling the weight of the Sally Yates’ report that was published last week. On this episode, we’re choosing to spotlight many of the players and teams who have done great work on the field this year. You can find coverage of the Yates’ report in an earlier slot in our feed and in all of the places that we point to in this show’s intro.

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Champions League Review! Chaos in Barcelona, Juventus hit a new low, no Haaland, no party, and much more

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:25:00 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to talk about the latest action from the Champions League Group Stage! We touch on nearly every game, Graham calls some people "useless", and we generally have a great time.

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Listener Questions! Will France stumble at the World Cup, English players on the USMNT, lower-league clubs ripe for investment, and much much more!

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 17:37:00 GMT

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We’re back with another batch of listener questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below.

1) Will the World Cup holders France fail to get out of the group stages like the past three World Cup holders ( Italy, Spain, Germany)?

2) Which of England's "Bubble Players" would start for the USMNT, and would any Americans start for England?

3) Should Patrick Vieira be considered for Champions League-level club? If not, what does he need to accomplish to earn that respect?

4) If all the world's coaches had themselves as a player at their peak available for selection, which coaches would pick themselves as a player to start for their clubs or countries?

5) How has St. Louis' roster construction gone so far? Where do they need the most additional investment and which expansion club do they most resemble?

6) If each of the podcast hosts randomly received a few billion dollars in order to purchase a lower league team, who would they buy?

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MLS Playoff Preview! Taking stock of every playoff team, analyzing the favorites, key players, and more

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 20:03:00 GMT

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It’s time to talk about the MLS Playoffs! Taylor, Joe, and Graham team up to preview the postseason field, spending a few minutes talking about each team ahead of this weekend’s first set of games. We chat about favorites, underdogs, key players, and so much more.

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Weekend Review! MLS Decision Day, Arsenal's statement win & a dramatic ending to Der Klassiker!

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 16:21:00 GMT

Ryan, Graham and Joe are here to look back on an action-packed weekend, which saw the Play-Off picture come clear in MLS, more questions for Jurgen Klopp and a delightfully balanced edition of Der Klassiker!

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Listener Questions! Players who never scored, MLS Cup vs. Supporters’ Shield, Pulisic on the bench, and much more

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:00:00 GMT

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We’re back with another batch of listener questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below.

1) Who is the most notable outfield player to have never scored a goal for either club or country?

2) Which is more prestigious: winning the World Cup or winning the Premier League? What about winning MLS Cup vs. the Supporters’ Shield?

3) Is there a possibility that Christian Pulisic is on the bench for the USMNT’s first game at the World Cup?

4) If the U.S. was going to pick a roster based on USMNT twitter's demands, how would the team play?

5) What is included in a major player’s image rights?

6) What are the little flags that are exchanged between clubs before a game?

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Champions League Review! Barcelona VARy frustrated against Inter, stylish Chelsea rampant against Milan, Haaland is still a robot, Napoli continues to conquer the world, and much more from Match Day 3!

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:27:00 GMT

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We get into all the action from Champions League Match Day 3! Xavi got his tactics wrong versus Inter Milan, Chelsea rampant as Sterling and James shone brightly (as did Graham Potter's newfound wardrobe), Scottish clubs had another night to forget and Joe Hart maybe needs passing practice, Napoli are Joe's new gods after trouncing Ajax, Erling Haaland can not be stopped from scoring, Lopetegui sacked prior to Sevilla's game against Dortmund, and much much more!

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Listener Questions! USWNT friendlies, most important USMNT players, MLS rules, and more

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:00:00 GMT

It's time for some American soccer listener questions! You can find the full list that we discussed down below.

1) What are we hoping to see from the USWNT in their upcoming friendlies?

2) In the women’s game, who shares the “elite” tier with the USWNT?

3) What rules would we change in MLS to give teams more freedom while keeping some semblance of parity?

4) It seems like many American soccer fans are national team first, club second. Is that true in other countries?

5) What national team plays like the USMNT wants to play?

6) Would the USMNT be better off in the long run playing a "Red Bull" style?

7) Who’s the most important player that the U.S. needs healthy for Qatar?

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The Big Thing: Reacting to the Sally Yates report into NWSL systemic abuse, from Full Time

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 20:14:00 GMT

This isn't our standard episode of The Big Thing. Now that the report from the U.S. Soccer independent investigation, led by Sally Yates is in, Meg Linehan and Steph Yang discussed key findings and systemic recommendations on the latest episode of Full Time, The Athletic's women's soccer podcast. We're publishing their episode as this week's Big Thing to ensure that as many folks hear it as possible.

Content warning: this podcast discusses sensitive topics including sexual, verbal and emotional abuse.

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Weekend Review! Man City dominate the derby, Arsenal ensure London is red, LAFC claim the Shield!

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:03:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe have convened to discuss Man City's derby demolition of Utd, Arsenal's triumph over their neighbors, some eventful games in Serie A, LAFC's Supporters Shield triumph, and more!

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The Big Thing: Is the England national team good or fully in crisis, and what are the their World Cup chances?

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 09:00:00 GMT

On today's episode of The Big Thing, it's time for a Scot and an American to help an Englishman tackle the confusing behemoth that is the England national team. Are they in trouble and, if so, how much? What are Southgate's preferred tactics, how have they evolved, and are they best suited to get the team playing well? What happens after the tournament? Plenty of questions to be answered, and we do our best to do so!

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Catching up on MLS! Philadelphia Union are on a roll, Seattle Sounders struggle, LAFC look for the right recipe, and much more

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:58:00 GMT

It's time to talk MLS! Ryan and Joe team up to tackle the biggest storylines from the regular season as we get closer and closer to Decision Day. Has Gareth Bale actually made LAFC better? What's behind FC Cincinnati's improvement? What's wrong with the Seattle Sounders? And how are the Philadelphia Union so good? All that - and much, much more - on the show.

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Listener Questions! Can a time machine save the USMNT, why is a rivalry called a “derby”, and much more

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 18:56:00 GMT

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1) Will any of us do a “shoey” at our live show in New York?

2) Could Gregg Berhalter bring more than 26 players to Qatar as a reward for certain players who helped the U.S. qualify for the World Cup?

3) Which 5 USMNT players would we go back in time to add to the current U.S. team ahead of the World Cup?

4) Which country that has never hosted the World Cup would we like to see host?

5) Why is a rivalry game called a “derby”?

6) What national teams would win a Champions League style tournament if the men’s teams played the first legs and the women’s teams played the second legs?

7) Where does Luis Suarez rank among the greatest strikers in Premier League history?

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USMNT v Saudi Arabia - full review and analysis of where things stand ahead of the 2022 World Cup

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 23:46:00 GMT

We take a loooong look at the USA's 0-0 draw (which felt like a loss) with Saudi Arabia, and ponder why things looked so sluggish, the players so complacent, and Gregg Berhalter so devoid of ideas against a frustrating (but beatable) opponent. Whose stock is up or down after this camp, and what can be changed for the better ahead of the USA's first game at the World Cup? All that and much much more!

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The Return of The Wikipedia Game!

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:01:00 GMT

The Wikipedia Game is back, baby! In lieu of an international break Weekend Review, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven are here with a TSS classic quiz! Play along, y'all!

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USMNT v Japan review: what did we learn from a disappointing game and what do we want to see against Saudi Arabia?

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 18:08:00 GMT

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Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to break down the USA' no-good, very-bad day against Japan. Why did the US look incapable of stringing together multiple passes? How did Japan's tactical setup nullify most of what the USMNT wanted to do? Which players helped their World Cup case and which ones did the opposite? All that and much more!

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The Big Thing: What's wrong with Juventus?

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:46:00 GMT

On this week's episode of The Big Thing, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to get to the bottom of a major talking point in Italian football: what's wrong with Juventus?

After disappointing seasons under Maurizio Sarri and Andrea Pirlo, Max Allegri returned to take charge in the summer of 2021, and led the team to a resounding… 4th place finish. This season, Juventus is 8th in the table after 7 games, and they've managed zero points from their opening games of the Champions League. Manager Max Allegri remains in charge, but all is not right with The Old Lady. So, what’s gone wrong, what can be fixed, and what needs to change?

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Listener Questions! Announcing our NY live show, what’s wrong with Todd Boehly’s trade idea, and how the World Cup impacts clubs

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:37:00 GMT

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

1) Who keeps track of stoppage time?

2) What are overlapping and underlapping runs?

3) Why was everyone giving Todd Boehly a hard time about exploring player trades?

4) Is it an advantage to have players from the same country at the same club?

5) What kind of drop-off could we see from clubs and leagues after this winter’s World Cup?

6) What does Taylor think about other shows playing the Wikipedia game?

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Previewing the USMNT’s games against Japan and Saudi Arabia! Plus, injuries, Pulisic’s book, and more

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 19:40:00 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here with your USMNT September window preview! What do we make of the recent roster changes that Gregg Berhalter has made after some key injuries? And what should you expect from Japan and Saudi Arabia? All that - and much, much more - on the show.

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Weekend Review! Real Madrid's perfect season continues, Juventus' problems mount & Dortmund's derby win!

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:50:00 GMT

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven are here to talk through the biggest moments of the weekend in soccer, including derby victories for Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, some surprising results in the Bundesliga and Serie A, and much more!

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The Big Thing: Did Gregg Berhalter pick the right USMNT roster for September?

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:05:00 GMT

The USMNT’s roster for the September window is here. Who’s on it? Are there any surprises? And did Gregg Berhatler make the right choices? Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe discuss all that - and more - on this week’s episode of The Big Thing.

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Champions League Review! Bayern's tactical adjustments best Barcelona, Liverpool leave it late, Juventus leave it too late, Mbappe and Haaland do Mbappe and Haaland things, and much more!

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:52:00 GMT

We get into all the action from Champions League Match Day 2! Bayern's second half had Barcelona and Lewandowski feeling beaten, Liverpool left it late (but got the result) vs Ajax, Erling Haaland floated through the air in much the way that bricks don't to get a winner for Manchester City, a Champions League debut for Graham Potter at Chelsea, Allegri on the hottest of hot seats at Juventus, and much much more!

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Listener Questions! A world without managers & the moments that live 'rent free' in our heads!

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:01:00 GMT

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery are dipping into the virtual mailbag! From Panini sticker albums to Welcome to Wrexham and a world where teams don't have managers, we cover it all!

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Debating the USMNT’s September roster: Who should get the call? And who should stay home?

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 19:30:00 GMT

With the USMNT's roster for the September dropping later this week, Taylor conducts a good-natured debate between Graham and Joe about who Gregg Berhalter should call in and who he should leave at home. You can find the full list of players that we debated down below!

1) Josh Sargent

2) James Sands

3) Ethan Horvath

4) Malik Tillman

5) Gio Reyna

6) Tim Ream

7) Sam Vines

8) Eryk Williamson

9) Brandon Vazquez

10) Ricardo Pepi

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Weekend Review: Rose blossoms against Dortmund & a manic ending for Juventus!

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:55:00 GMT

Ryan Bailey, Graham Ruthven, Joe Lowery and Taylor Rockwell convene to discuss a distinctly Premier League-free weekend, where Borussia Dortmund failed to capitalize on Bayern Munich's latest draw, Real Madrid are still perfect, and Juventus endured a manic series of injury-time events!

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The Big Thing: Why Chelsea sacked Thomas Tuchel and what the future looks like under Graham Potter

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 10:00:00 GMT

On this week's Big Thing episode, we head back to Stamford Bridge to discuss the firing of Thomas Tuchel and the hiring of Graham Potter. Which spin from which camp is most likely to be true? Why sack a manager after spending close to 300 million GBP in a summer? Is Graham Potter as much of a slam dunk as he seems? We get into all of that and more in an episode Graham dubbed "almost literally the reason we decided this show was a good idea."

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Champions League Review! Liverpool are in trouble, Mbappe’s wondergoal, Real Madrid spoil Celtic’s fun, and more

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:54:00 GMT

The Champions League is back! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe are here to walk you through Matchday 1. We chat about Liverpool’s epic defeat to Napoli (and give plenty of credit to Napoli), Bayern’s win over Inter, Real Madrid’s win over Celtic, PSG’s win over Juventus, and much, much, much more. Plus, U.S. Open Cup Final!

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Listener Questions! Our ideal soccer dinner parties, what happened to Fabian Johnson, best fighter in the Premier League, and more

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:19:00 GMT

It’s listener questions time! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe are here to answer your lovely questions. You can find the full list that we tackled down below.

1) Which of Neymar, Gareth Bale, and Eden Hazard came closest to fulfilling their potential?

2) Why did Ralf Ragnick leave Manchester United?

3) Who will be the best non-injured player to not be selected for their country’s World Cup team?

4) What ever happened to Fabian Johnson?

5) You have to set up a dinner for yourself and 3 others. 1 footballer, 1 non-football athlete, and 1 other celebrity. Who are you inviting? And what will be the dinner?

6) How would a mid-table Premier League club do in the Scottish Premiership? And how would Rangers and Celtic do in the Premier League?

7) Which Premier League manager would be best in a bare knuckle cage match?

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Discussing the growth of the USL w/ President Jake Edwards, and previewing the US Open Cup Final w/ Sacramento GM Todd Dunivant

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 20:06:00 GMT

It's a double interview sort of day! Taylor chats with USL President Jake Edwards about the US Open Cup Final, the growth of the league as a hole, increased relationships with foreign leagues and clubs, and much more!

Then, Sacramento GM Todd Dunivant helps preview the big game, and discusses how his club have made it this far, the work they've done to engage the local community, their best and brightest players, and what the future holds.

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Weekend Review! Man Utd's counter attack is killer, the Milan derby is a five-goal thriller!

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 16:58:00 GMT

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven convene to discuss the biggest games of the weekend, including an eventful Merseyside Derby, Manchester United's emphatic answer to Arsenal's 100% record, and a fantastic derby at the San Siro!

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The Big Thing: Is Arsenal a title contender and what have been the major factors in the club's strong start to the season?

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:00:00 GMT

On this week's Big Thing episode, we take a look at a topic that's been dominating the world's soccer podcasts: is Arsenal good now? And if the answer is yes, could the club be strong enough to challenge for the title? The Gunners have 5 wins from 5 and had a fantastic window, so we get into the weeds on whether they have what it takes to stay in the title conversation.

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Champions League Group Stage Preview! Best matchups, favorites, hipster picks, and much more

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:58:00 GMT

The Champions League is almost here! Today, Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe are previewing the group stage. We pick out our favorites, hipster picks, key matchups, and answer some of your questions! All that - and much more - on the show.

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Adam Richman Rates Stadium Food!

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 20:54:00 GMT

It's a 'Footy Scran' special on TSS today, as Man vs. Food host Adam Richman joins Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruthven to discuss his beloved Tottenham and his status as a Grimsby Town shareholder, before giving his expert opinion on some of the beautiful game's best and worst stadium food!

Links to the food Adam is rating here:

Birmingham City's cheesy chips

Wembley Stadium's Bovril ice lolly

Man City's nachos

Pollok's mac 'n' cheese pie

AFC Wimbledon's Ribman pie

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Americans in Action: Musah’s disallowed goal, Scally’s performance against Bayern Munich, and answering your USMNT questions

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 20:30:00 GMT

It’s Americans in Action time! This week, Taylor, Joe, and Graham dissect Yunus Musah’s performance (and mourn that disallowed goal), Joe Scally’s game against Bayern, Sargent’s latest goal, and much more. We also answer your USMNT questions!

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Weekend Review! Bayern face brick wall, Liverpool run riot & Roma remain undefeated!

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:29:00 GMT

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven are here to break down all the biggest action from the weekend, including, Roma's draw at Juve, Bayern's draw with Yann Sommer, Liverpool's nine-goal demolition of Bournemouth, and much more!

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The Big Thing: Why are Man Utd fans protesting against the Glazers and will the owners ever sell?

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:11:00 GMT

We've got another episode of The Big Thing for you! This week, we delve deep into the seedy underworld that is Manchester United ownership. Who are the Glazers and how did they take over the club? Plus, why are supporters so angry with them, what other factors have played into the club's downturn in fortune, how do things progress from here, and much much more!

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Listener Questions! How Casemiro changes Manchester United, weirdest soccer moments, Championship teams to watch, and more

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 15:50:00 GMT

On this listener questions episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe tackle topics from all over the globe. From Casemiro’s move to Manchester United to tear-inducing soccer moments, we cover plenty of ground.

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Transfer Analysis: Tyler Adams and the best deals of the window so far, plus wild spending in the EPL!

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:28:00 GMT

With a little over a week until the European summer transfer window slams shut, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham survey the very best done deals, before looking at the players who may still be on the move, plus the clubs who have "won" the window!

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Americans in Action: Pefok and Sargent scoring while Djordje could be on the move, plus we answer some USMNT-centric listener questions

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 17:08:00 GMT

On today's episode, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to break down the latest news for three Americans in Action. Djordje Mihailovic could soon be on the move to the Netherlands; how would that transfer work, when would it take effect, and how would he suit AZ's style?

Then it's on to Americans scoring goals! Pefok and Sargent are back in our lives! Should they be back on the US roster?

And finally, we answer your listener questions, all of which had a USMNT-centric angle.

1) What European clubs play systems similar to what Berhalter most commonly implements with USMNT?

2) Have any of the American transfers to the Belgian Jupiler league worked out?

3) How has the center back pool been performing so far this season?

4) What's up with Konrad de la Fuente?

5) Which Number Nines should Gregg be thinking about taking to Qatar?

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Weekend Review! Leeds United States dominate Chelsea, the Sportswashing Derby, Real Madrid’s changing of the guard, and much more

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:24:00 GMT

It’s time for the Weekend Review! This week, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe team up to chat about all of the soccer action. From an American-infused upset in the Premier League to the Sportswashing Derby to action in La Liga, the Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, and MLS, we cover tons of ground on this episode.

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Serie A catch-up w/ David Amoyal; the distinction between good chaos clubs and bad chaos clubs, the loudest owners in the league, Scudetto candidates, and much much more!

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 14:57:00 GMT

Our pal David Amoyal is back on the program to discuss the start of the Serie A season. We begin by taking a broad look at the final structure of the league before going in-depth on the most prominent transfers, drama, arguments, and in-fighting for both title challengers and relegation candidates alike! We covered 11 teams in under 50 minutes, which for this program is like running a 3 minute mile. Juventus, Torino, Roma, Lazio, Inter, Milan, Napoli, Monza, Lecce, Fiorentina, and Atalanta all get some chat!

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The Big Thing: Is Bayern Munich’s dominance a problem for the Bundesliga?

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:28:00 GMT

We're back with another episode of The Big Thing. This week, Taylor, Graham, and Joe are diving into Bayern Munich's dominance in German soccer. What's behind Bayern's title-winning streak. Is their success a problem? If so, what changes could be made to fix it? We talk about all that - and much more - on the show.

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Listener Questions! Best referee moments, Welsh teams in the English Football League, unwinding MLS roster rules, and more

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:43:00 GMT

It’s listener questions time! Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to tackle your questions. You can find the full list that we discussed down below.

1) What are some of our favorite referee moments?

2) If the Premier League is, indeed, Premier (adj. most important or best) what other adjectives best describe other leagues?

3) Would raising the max DP salary level in MLS help teams put together stronger rosters?

4) How can Maguire be poor for Manchester United but good for England?

5) If Christian Eriksen was somehow able to move back to Tottenham, who would the move benefit more? Spurs or Eriksen?

6) How do English fans feel about Welsh teams being in the English Football League?

7) Can Graham do a quick preview of his team for this season?

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Americans in Action: Playing a round of "Should They Stay or Should They Go" featuring Pulisic, Dest, Weah, Pepi, and McKennie

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 19:11:00 GMT

Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to discuss Americans in Action! Up first, they spend some time disliking the leaked USMNT World Cup kits and why they make the older members of the pod uncomfortable. Then it's on to some Americans who have been in the transfer rumor mill this week. Should they stay with their current club or seek out (potentially) greener pastures? Players discussed include Pulisic, Dest, McKennie, Weah, and Pepi.

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Weekend Review! Tuchel and Conte go at it, our first look at Barcelona, Manchester United are running, and much more

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:37:00 GMT

It’s Weekend Review time! Taylor, Graham, and Joe team up to break down much of the action from the weekend, including Chelsea vs. Tottenham (and Tuchel vs. Conte), Manchester United’s struggles, Haaland’s frame, Barcelona’s first game of the La Liga season, trouble for Bayern’s challengers in Germany, the Philadelphia Union’s win in MLS, and much more.

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TSS presents 'The Big Thing': Why did Todd Boehly buy Chelsea?

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:30:00 GMT

Our new regular weekly series 'The Big Thing' has landed! Each week, the TSS crew will discuss a 'big' soccer topic in the depth that it truly deserves. To start off, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery are here to talk about Chelsea's new American co-owner, Todd Boehly. Why did he buy the club? What can we learn about him from his other sporting interests? How different will Chelsea look going forward? We discuss these questions and much more!

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Listener Questions! Merging MLS and Liga MX, historical precedents for present day Barcelona, Ryan at fault for England's struggles, and much more!

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:58:27 GMT

On today's episode, Ryan is joined by Graham. Joe and Taylor to answer some particularly wonderful listener questions:

1) If Liga MX and MLS merged into one league with two divisions and promotion/relegation, who would win, who would be the MVP, and what other fun possibilities might there be?

2) Does Gareth Bale playing in MLS benefit the USMNT or Wales more?

3) Why haven't more clubs made an effort to sign John Brooks and who are some other notable free agents?

4) Of the 32 teams in the Qatar WC, which one winning it all would be an equivalent shock to Greece winning the Euros in 2004?

5) Are there any comparisons currently, or throughout history, to what Barcelona are doing to stay financially solvent?

6) What can we do to help MLS add the net microphone that makes that sweet, sweet sound when a goal is scored?

7) Will TSS preview the US Open Cup Final?

8) Can all the problems with the England men's team actually be blamed on Ryan Bailey? (the answer is yes)

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MLS Catch-Up! LAFC are Shield favorites, FC Cincinnati is a playoff team, Riqui Puig to the LA Galaxy, and much more

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 15:43:00 GMT

Taylor and Joe, recording from Minnesota for the MLS All-Star festivities, are here to get you caught up on the world of MLS! What happened in the most recent transfer window? Who’s the favorite for the Supporters’ Shield? Which teams are over-performing in 2022? And which teams need to kick it into gear if they want to make the playoffs? All that - plus some All-Star and Skills Challenge chat - on the show.

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Americans in Action! Checking in on USMNTers in Europe, including Aaronson, Richards, Pefok, Tillman, and more

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:49:00 GMT

We’re back with the first Americans in Action episode of this season! Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into a number of Americans abroad to discuss expectations for this year, transfers, breakout players, meat pies, and so much much more.

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Weekend Review! Man Utd are a shambles, Liverpool stumble, but Bayern Munich are doing great!

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:59:00 GMT

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven convene for the first Weekend Review of the 2022-23 season! Huzzah! The gang focuses on whatever Manchester Utd were attempting to do on Sunday, before looking at newly promoted Fulham's impressive display against title-chasing Liverpool. There's a look back on the rest of the PL fixtures, a glance at how things got started in the Bundesliga (spoiler alert: Bayern won!) and a roundup of the best from Ligue 1 and MLS.

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Allocation Disorder: Riqui Puig to the Galaxy, MLS owners’ willingness to spend + Landon Donovan to San Jose?

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio host a LIVE Q&A with listeners! They address Riqui Puig’s move from FC Barcelona to the LA Galaxy. Plus, are MLS owners refusing to spend money? And, will Landon Donovan be the next coach of San Jose?

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Listener Questions! Big clubs headed for relegation, tallest players ever, best player chants, and more

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 18:55:00 GMT

It’s listener question time! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe are here to answer your wonderful questions. You can find the full list that we tackled down below:

1) What is the biggest club in Europe that could reasonably be relegated in the next 10 years?

2) If you could add any national team legend to your current national team’s pool of players, who would you add and why?

3) Would it be a good idea to allow players wear earphones so that coaches can talk to them during games?

4) Could Bayern Munich play a 3-5-2 this season?

5) Who are the tallest professional soccer players of all time?

6) What are our favorite player chants?

7) What are Graham’s recommended underrated places to visit in Scotland?

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2022-23 Premier League Previews and Predictions! Part 2: Leicester through Wolves

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:35:00 GMT

Part the Second of our Premier League Previews! You can find Part One in the feed (it's the next most recent episode).

Your four co-hosts provide analysis, transfer recaps, a bit of gloom and doom for the appropriate clubs, and some predictions for Leicester, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Tottenham, West Ham, and Wolves.

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2022-23 Premier League Previews and Predictions! Part 1: Arsenal through Leeds

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 19:57:00 GMT

It’s Premier League preview time! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe are here with part one of their Premier League season previews. On this episode, we’re dishing out analysis, transfer recaps, and predictions for Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, and Leeds United.

For insight into the rest of the Premier League, make sure to check out part two!

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Breaking down England's Euro 2022 triumph, plus Supercup wins for Liverpool & Bayern Munich!

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:20:00 GMT

After 56 years, it finally came Home! Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery are here to look back upon England's Euro 2022 victory over Germany! From pitch-perfect game management to questionable refereeing and everything in between, we cover all the action from Wembley!

Plus, we also look at Liverpool's Community Shield victory over Man City, and Bayern Munich's DFL Supercup win against RB Leipzig!

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Allocation Disorder: Luis Suarez/MLS saga, MLS expansion + USMNT strikers

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:00:00 GMT

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio try to explain the Luis Suarez-to-MLS rumor and how Paul gave hope to the entire country of Uruguay. Plus, what is the latest with MLS expansion and the 30th team? And, the continued question of the USMNT striker position is still unclear.

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Euro 2022 Final preview! What to expect between England vs. Germany + semifinals review

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 20:11:00 GMT

The UEFA Women's EURO Final is only a few days away! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe preview Sunday's final between England and Germany and take a look back at the two recent semifinal matches. What are we expecting on Sunday? Which players will decide the game? And who do we think will win? All that - and more - on the show.

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Listener Questions! Gregg Berhalter's USMNT time machine, soccer-watching rituals, best crests, and more

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 17:20:00 GMT

It’s listener questions time! Ryan and Joe are here to answer your lovely inquires. You can find the full list of questions that we tackled down below.

1) If Gregg Berhalter had a time machine that he could use during the World Cup Final to bring back a former USMNT player, who should he pick?

2) How does the chaos going on with Iran’s men’s soccer team impact Group B at the World Cup?

3) Is there a soccer equivalent to the Bobby Bonilla baseball contract?

4) When watching games as a fan, whether in person or on TV, do we have any rituals?

5) With many pro players looking for other positions in the sport as they age, why don't any players become referees after their playing career?

6) What advice do we have for fantasy soccer players?

7) What are our favorite soccer crests?

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Bundesliga transfer window round-up w/ Manuel Veth: how will Bayern play without Lewandowski, could this be The Year of Reyna at Dortmund, Leverkusen holding strong and looking sharp, and much much more!

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 20:38:00 GMT

Veteran TSS guest Manuel Veth returns (in-between his various journeys around the world) to discuss all the latest moves in Germany. We spend a lot of time on last season's top four (Bayern, Dortmund. Leverkusen, and Leipzig) but also take a look at Wolfsburg, Frankfurt, Schalke, Bremen, Freiburg, and more! How will Dortmund shape up without Haaland (and possibly Haller)? Can Leverkusen's consistency be the difference maker for them this season? Could Wolfsburg be the surprise of the season, in a good way? Plus, which Americans are poised for a strong 2022-2023 campaign, who might be in a relegation battle, and plenty more Bundesliga goodness!

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Euro 2022 semifinals preview! England look to conquer the Swedes, France face stern German opposition

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 17:20:00 GMT

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven look back on an array of closely contested Euro 2022 quarterfinals, before looking ahead to the final four matchups!

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Allocation Disorder: Darren Eales is leaving Atlanta United, MLSPA release free agent list + big exits at NYCFC, LAFC

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:00:00 GMT

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio react to the news of Atlanta United President Darren Eales leaving the club for Newcastle. Plus, the MLSPA releases a list of upcoming free agents — who are the top players available? And, will there be big exits at NYCFC and LAFC?

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Listener Questions! Transfers we’d go back in time to stop, the next nation to win both a men’s and women’s World Cup, and much more

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:21:00 GMT

It’s listener questions time! Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to tackle your lovely soccer inquiries. You can find the full list that we answered down below:

1) If we had a time machine, which transfers would we go back in time to block? And which ones would we make happen?

2) Which country seems most likely to join Germany at the next nation to win both the men’s and the women’s World Cup?

3) How does TSS view Carlos Tevez's soccer career now that he’s retired?

4) Is Josh Wolff the next great hope for American managers?

5) How do you shop for soccer tickets internationally?

6) Who are some players that we had very high expectations for, but who never fully lived up to the hype?

7) For Taylor, Ryan, and Joe: what is one food from your home town that you’d like Graham to try?

8) Which of the other TSS hosts could last longest adopting Graham’s diet and routine?

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Another trophy for the USWNT! Analysis of the final against Canada, takeaways from the tournament, standout players, and more

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:58:00 GMT

The USWNT won the Concacaf W Championship! Taylor and Joe are here to break down the final against Canada and talk big-picture takeaways from the tournament, standout players, players who struggled, and much more.

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Reviewing the final group stage games of Euro 2022 and previewing the quarterfinal matchups, with particular emphasis on England v Spain AKA The Battle of Trafalgar II

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 17:37:00 GMT

On today's show, in Part 1, Graham and Taylor take a look back at the final group stage games of Euro 2022, and discuss which teams were the most disappointing (Norway), which players we will be sad to see head home (a couple of the Norwegians), and what we learned ahead of the knockout round (Norway won't be in it).

In Parts 2 and 3 (starting around 19:43) we take an in-depth look at each of the quarterfinal match-ups, and try to predict the most likely tactics, 1v1 battles, and potential results.

England v Spain: best all-around team vs the most technical team? Who wins and who changes their game plan first?

Germany v Austria: high press and physical vs high press and physical = Not an ideal draw for Austria, but can they spring another surprise?

Sweden v Belgium: get excited! get excited? Plus, The Return of Blackstenius (our new movie title, if nothing else)

France v Netherlands: how might both teams line up without their most important attacking player, and why the Dutch will need to be less open if they want to contain a potent French attack.

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Transfer Analysis: How Koulibaly strengthens Chelsea, life after Lewandowski at Bayern and Barcelona's financial gamble!

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 17:27:00 GMT

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven are here to discuss the very latest in transfer news, including Barcelona's baffling financial situation, how Kalidou Koulibaly improves Chelsea, Toronto FC's growing Italian contingent, and much more!

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Allocation Disorder: DC United hires Wayne Rooney, Gareth Bale signing drama + LA Galaxy downfall

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:00:00 GMT

Sam and Paul open up this week’s show with Wayne Rooney being hired as DC United head coach. Plus, they dive into the war of words between Tanner and Thorrington on the signing of Gareth Bale. And, what has happened to the LA Galaxy??

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Listener Questions! Best introductions to tactical analysis, the rise and fall of Riqui Puig at Barcelona, clubs with abundant shirt sponsors, and many more!

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 18:10:00 GMT

On today's episode, it's time for some listener questions! The whole crew is back on mic to answer your questions:

1) What are the best ways to better understand soccer strategy and formations? Aside from watching games, are there online resources or something of that ilk?

2) Why do Mexican clubs have so many sponsors on their kits? Are there any other leagues who handle sponsors similarly?

3) How are we feeling about Leeds' transfer window so far?

4) What went wrong at Barcelona for Riqui Puig?

5) Is it a disadvantage for the USWNT to play in the CONCACAF W Championship while the UEFA Women's Euros are happening? Does the overall strength of NWSL balance out any difference in international competition?

6) How did Wembley come to be a national stadium where no club team plays? What other nations have this arrangement, and what in your eyes are the benefits of having a national stadium?

7) Why do people make fun of RFK Stadium and FedEx Field so much?

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2022 Euro Catch-Up: England and France impress, Spain and Denmark feeling the stress, the Netherlands will need to do more with less, and much much more!

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:02:00 GMT

Graham and Taylor take a look back at the 2022 Euros thus far. With every team having played at least one game, they get into the standout performers, tactical wrinkles, and major talking points that have dominated the competition thus far.

Group A - How did England put eight past Norway, and how much trouble might the Scandinavians be in when they take on Austria in their final group stage game?

Group B - Germany press their way into top spot, while Spain's lack of attacking prowess limited their chances against the Germans. Could Denmark spring a surprise in their upcoming match with Spain?

Group C - Draws ahoy! But Sweden and the Netherlands still looking strong!

Group D - Reports of France's demise may have been exaggerated... but second place is very much up for grabs!

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Reviewing the USWNT’s tough win over Mexico and answering listener questions!

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:18:00 GMT

Taylor and Joe are here to talk about the USWNT's most recent game: their final group stage match of the Concacaf W Championship against Mexico. What did we take away from the game? And what's next for the U.S.? We talk about that in the first two segments before answering some of your listener questions in the final segment!

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Cristiano Ronaldo's latest saga, how Raheem Sterling fits at Chelsea & the latest transfer updates!

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 17:24:00 GMT

Transfer watch! Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven convene to discuss the hold-ups in Frenkie De Jong's move away from Barcelona, the ways in which Borussia Dortmund are spending their Erling Haaland money, a wild summer in MLS and much more!

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The USWNT is going to the World Cup! Plus, Tyler Adams to the Premier League and Luca de la Torre to La Liga

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 18:15:00 GMT

The USWNT is going to the World Cup! On this episode, Taylor Rockwell and Joe Lowery dive into how the U.S. women’s national team has performed so far at the Concacaf W Championship. Then, after the USWNT talk, we discuss Tyler Adams’ move to Leeds and Luca de la Torre’s move to La Liga.

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Allocation Disorder: Tyler Adams to Leeds, Toronto FC’s summer moves + listener Q&A

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 18:27:00 GMT

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio put into perspective what Toronto FC’s summer moves mean for the future of the club. Plus, USMNT star Tyler Adams is heading to Leeds United. And, the guys answer your mailbag questions.

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Listener Questions! Player rivalries, tactical differences between the USMNT and USWNT, slasher movies, and more

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 19:48:00 GMT

It’s listener questions time! The whole crew is here to answer your lovely questions. You can find the full list that we tackled down below.

1. What is an on-field rule change that we would implement to make soccer more exciting?

2. What are some of the biggest and most memorable rivalries between players?

3. What are the tactical differences between how the USMNT and the USWNT use their base 4-3-3 formations?

4. In the modern area (1990 to present), other than Landon Donovan who is the biggest USMNT World Cup roster snub?

5. What if, instead of awarding penalties, soccer implemented a power-play, where a goalkeeper would be unable to use their hands for a few minutes after the foul? How would the game change?

6. Which soccer stars would we cast in a slasher movie?

7. Who would win a game between 11 Taylor Rockwells and 11 Ryan Baileys?

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Brian Sciaretta discusses the USA's triumph at the Concacaf U20 Championship, as well as the many Americans who could be on the move this summer

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 20:15:00 GMT

On today's episode, Taylor talks to veteran USMNT reporter about... well... all things USMNT! We start off by reviewing the USA's victorious campaign at the Concacaf U20 Championship: who makes Brian's starting eleven, which players could fit in well for the Olympics, and how much should we all be thanking the Philadelphia Union for this team's success? Then we take a look at some USMNT-eligible players who either have moved or could move this summer. Players discussed:

1) Tyler Adams

2) Jordan Pefok

3) Haji Wright

4) All them goalkeepers

5) Chris Richards

6) John Brooks

7) Gianluca Busio

8) Luca de la Torre

And finally, we close by taking a look at the Americans who moved clubs in January 2022 in an effort to determine who could be poised for big things this season!

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Euro 2022 preview! Spain, England & Sweden among the contenders!

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 19:30:00 GMT

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven are here to preview UEFA Women's Euro 2022, which kicks off at Old Trafford on Wednesday July 6th! The gang review every team, discuss the key players and contenders, and much more!

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Allocation Disorder: Bale, Chiellini to LAFC, Insigne to Toronto FC & Herrera to Houston

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:00:00 GMT

Paul Tenorio is joined by The Athletic’s Pablo Maurer to discuss the BIG summer signings in Major League Soccer, including Gareth Bale to LAFC. Plus, Paul asks Pablo about his writing journey and the types of stories he finds himself attracted to.

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USWNT roster review and tactical preview ahead of the 2022 Concacaf W Championship

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 18:09:00 GMT

On today's episode, we (but specifically Joe) take a long look at the US women's national team ahead of the start of the 2022 Concacaf W Championship, which could see the United States qualify for both the 2023 World Cup and the 2024 Olympics. How have head coach Vlatko Andonovski's tactics evolved from the 2020 Olympics, which major names will miss this tournament, and which youngsters are poised to break out this summer? We also break down the 23-player roster, position by position, and try to determine the most likely starting eleven (and how that eleven will handle the numerous defensive blocks we can expect in the group stage).

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MLS’s brightest young talents, winners and losers from the 48-team World Cup format, and many more listener questions

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:44:00 GMT

It’s listener questions time! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe are here to tackle your lovey questions. You can find the full list that we discussed down below:

1) Why is the MLS All-Star game on a Wednesday and not on a weekend?

2) Who are the winners and losers of a 48-team World Cup?

3) What teams should we look back on with higher regard, because although they got knocked out by the eventual winners they were good enough to have made a tournament final?

4) Who are the next big homegrown players in MLS?

5) How late in life could someone start playing soccer and still be a successful professional soccer player?

6) If we could choose any three soccer people, who would we put on our Squid Game team?

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USL Sporting Director Mark Cartwright discusses pro/rel, switching to a European schedule & more!

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:45:00 GMT

In June 2021, USL appointed its first-ever Sporting Director in Mark Cartwright, a former player, manager, agent and Technical Director at Stoke City. In an exclusive interview with TSS, Cartwright discusses the growth and ambition of USL, its position within the global soccer ecosystem, and the appetite for both pro/rel and a European schedule switch!

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Get to know your co-hosts! We answer a wide variety of your questions, and play some Wikipedia Game!

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:19:00 GMT

On today's episode, we figured it was a good a time as any to answer your questions about the four co-hosts. A select few of the many many questions include what player or moment made us fall in love with soccer, which soccer or life opinions have changed over time, favorite albums, basketball ability, and podcasts we would be doing in an alternate life. We also bring back the Wikipedia Game (an old old favorite) and aim to keep doing so after things got competitive!

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Allocation Disorder: USMNT roster predictions for Qatar + MLS summer transfer window storylines

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:00:00 GMT

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio have let the news of MLS and Apple's TV deal marinate, and now give their additional reflections. Plus, the most concerning areas for the USMNT roster heading into the World Cup. And, what are the most interesting storylines for the MLS summer transfer window?

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Listener questions! Overrated goals, favorites at the women’s EUROs, building our own clubs, and more

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 19:08:00 GMT

It’s listener questions time! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe gather around their respective microphones and tackle your wonderful questions. You can find the full list that we answered down below:

1. What is a goal that everyone loves, but that you think is overrated?

2. Why isn’t stoppage time more precise?

3. If we could be in charge of a team in any country and in any league, where would that team be?

4. If we assembled a TSS coaching staff, who would be the head coach, assistant coach, statistician, etc?

5. Which teams are the top contenders going into the women's EUROs?

6. With the winter World Cup coming up, how will fantasy soccer be impacted?

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Looking ahead to the 2022 World Cup: France and England aren't having a good time, tournament favorites and underdog stories, geopolitics all over, and much much more!

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 18:48:00 GMT

With all 32 participants in the World Cup now set, Graham, Joe, Ryan and Taylor take a look ahead to this winter's World Cup... even thought it will still be 85 degrees in Qatar. We go through each group to discuss latest developments, and get to the bottom of questions like:

1) Will Qatar be competitive in a talented group?

2) How concerned should England fans be about their recent form, and does form even matter in a group with this many relationships?

3) Is this Argentina's year?

4) Why is Denmark suddenly better than France?

5) Will European giants dominate in Group E, or might the minnows find a way through?

6) Who wins between Croatia and Canada?

7) Brazil... still quite good? TLDL: yes

8) Can Portugal play attractive soccer in a group that might reward a more practical approach?

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MLS Catch-up: Columbus’ record transfer, NYCFC and LAFC making changes, a great story in Dallas, and much more

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 19:14:00 GMT

It's an MLS catch-up episode with Taylor Rockwell and Joe Lowery! We first discuss the Concacaf U20 tournament and the USMNT's opponents in their September friendlies, before going deep on the current MLS season. Joe explains, amongst many other things, how Cucho Hernandez could make the Crew instantly better, where Taty Castellanos should go if he ends up leaving NYCFC, the Union's missing piece that's limiting their on-field success, why TFC will still be fun when Insigne arrives, how the Revolution's sales aren't exactly helping them compete, why Atlanta fans should still be confident about making the playoffs, an MLS title in Texas, and why viewers should keep an eye on RSL.

Phew. All that - and more - on the show.

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Transfer Analysis: Nunez will give Liverpool new press, but how would Sterling fit in at Chelsea?

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 19:18:00 GMT

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery are taking a look at the very latest summer transfer deals, including Raheem Sterling's potential move to London —where he might form part of a new-look Chelsea attack — Karim Adeyemi's arrival at Dortmund, and much more!

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Could the U.S. qualify for the World Cup from UEFA, MLS overachievers, all-star XIs, and more

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:40:00 GMT

It’s listener question time! Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to answer your lovely questions. You can find the full list that we discussed down below:

1) With everything going on in Qatar, are we bad people if we still watch the World Cup?

2) What can Gareth Southgate do to take England to the next level?

3) Would the USMNT have qualified for the World Cup if they were in UEFA, CONMEBOL, or CAF?

4) Would a combined North America national team be a contender to win the World Cup in 2022?

5) What is the best starting XI that you can build from nations that didn’t make it to the World Cup, using at least one player from each confederation?

6) Based off the most recent MLS salary figures, which teams are over/underachieving?

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Allocation Disorder: MLS & Apple agree to a 10-year broadcast deal, future impact on the league + Leo Messi influence?

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 20:01:00 GMT

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio give you the inside info on the new 10-year, $2.5 billion broadcast deal between Major League Soccer and Apple. How does the league benefit from this deal? Are there any concerns? Plus, how does Lionel Messi factor into this?

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USMNT v El Salvador deep-dive review: Mud, rain, Musah shines yet again, and much more

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 05:52:00 GMT

Taylor and Joe are back with their final game review for the June window! This time, we break down the USMNT's 1-1 draw with El Salvador. What can we take from this game? Who impressed? Who struggled? We talk about all of that - and more - on the show.

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USMNT defender Kobi Henry on breaking the USL transfer record, life in Orange County and his future in Ligue 1!

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 19:53:00 GMT

On today’s episode, Ryan Bailey chats with State de Reims brand-new signing Kobi Henry, who broke the USL transfer record with his move from Orange County SC.

Henry chats about his development, his USMNT prospects and his future in Europe. Then, Orange County SC President of Soccer Operations and General Manager Oliver Wyss joins the pod to discuss the pioneering pro player pathway being forged in Southern California.

Oh, and there's even some bonus Brad Friedel in there!

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Listener Questions! Why aren’t there more good English managers, crazy soccer predictions, USMNT nicknames, and more!

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:29:00 GMT

Did someone say listener questions? On this episode, Ryan, Graham, and Joe gather around their respective microphones to answer your questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below:

1) Do European leagues release salary data like MLS?

2) Why aren’t there more good English managers?

3) What nicknames can we come up with for USMNT players?

4) With the 2022 World Cup taking place in the middle of the club season instead of at the end, will we see better games featuring fresher players?

5) What are our craziest soccer predictions that will happen by 2030?

6) What’s wrong with Sporting Kansas City?

7) If national teams had to pull directly from their national flags, which teams would have the best kits?

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USMNT v Grenada Nations League review w/ Felipe Cardenas of The Athletic

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 15:04:00 GMT

The Athletic's Felipe Cardenas joins Taylor to discuss the USMNT's 5-0 Nations League victory over Grenada. What did we like, what do we need to see more of, and who from Concacaf is getting a fifth game at the World Cup? Plus, areas for improvement for Robinson, Long, LDLT, McKennie, Ferreira, Morris, and more!

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Allocation Disorder: USMNT draws vs. Uruguay, huge hole at the number 9 position + Pulisic & McKennie transfer rumors

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 09:00:00 GMT

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio bring you all of the key analysis from the USMNT’s 0-0 draw vs. Uruguay. What position is the biggest hole on the roster — GK, CB or number 9? Plus, does Gio Reyna start for this current USA squad? And, what are the club futures for the current USMNT stars?

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Listener Questions! Foreign coaches struggling in MLS, managers taking penalties, Champions League predictions, and more

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 19:54:00 GMT

It’s listener questions time! On this episode, Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to answer your lovely questions. You can find the full list that we answered down below:

1) How high does the USMNT need to finish in Qatar for Gregg Berhalter to keep his job until 2026?

2) Is the USMNT better suited to play against better teams?

3) Why does it seem like foreign coaches struggle in MLS?

4) Do England and Scotland fans have the same roster conversations that U.S. fans have?

5) Which teams do we think will make next year’s Champions League semifinals?

6) If they changed the rules of penalty shoot outs to require the manager to take the first shot, which managers would improve their teams chances?

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David Gass discusses the USMNT in general and the MLS players on the current roster in particular

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 18:28:00 GMT

Two games down. Two games to go. We're halfway through this current international break, so Taylor called up Extratime's David Gass to get his thoughts on the present USMNT. What do we want to see in these next two games, who has already secured their spot on the World Cup roster, and who is currently on the outside looking in? Plus, we break down the performances of some of the MLS players on the current US roster, and discuss what they need to do to improve their game between now and when coach Gregg Berhalter makes his roster official. Players discussed in particular detail include Christian Roldan, DeAndre Yedlin, Aaron Long, Walker Zimmerman, Kellyn Acosta, Jesus Ferreira, Paul Arriola, and Jordan Morris.

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Transfer window round-up: Americans that could do with a move, plus what happens next for Lewandowski, Mane, Pogba, Lukaku, and more!

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 19:50:00 GMT

The transfer window doesn't open until July, but moves are already happening! We break down potential moves for Gareth Bale, Robert Lewandowski, Sadio Mane, Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku, and many more! Plus, Americans on the move, Americans that could do with a move, and a few done deals to round things out.

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USMNT v Uruguay deep-dive review: Who’s a lock for Berhalter’s World Cup roster, Musah’s performance, Scally’s struggles, and more

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 01:26:00 GMT

Taylor and Joe are back with another USMNT review! What did we make of the U.S.’s performance against Uruguay? Who played well? Who played poorly? Did Berhalter make any tactical changes? Answers to all of those questions - and more - on the show.

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Talking all-things Canada men's national team w/ The Athletic's Joshua Kloke

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:32:00 GMT

With Nations League games and World Cup tune-up matches looming, Taylor talked with the The Athletic's Joshua Kloke (or more so peppered him with questions) about the Canada men's national team. How did the federation turn the program around to the extent they topped Concacaf World Cup qualifying, as well as which organizations and individuals deserve the most credit for that feat? There's also roster predicting, tactical refreshers, and an attempted trade involving Jonathan David. All that and more!

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Allocation Disorder: USMNT defeats Morocco 3-0, Pulisic’s comments on fans + Charlotte FC’s mess

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 09:00:00 GMT

Sam Stejskal is joined by The Athletic’s Felipe Cardenas to react to the USMNT’s 3-0 win against Morocco in Cincinnati. Would McKennie, Reyna and Dest be able to be plugged into Berhalter’s formation change? And, why Charlotte FC fired Miguel Angel Ramirez.

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Listener Questions! The history of pro/rel, MLS World Cup prep, soccer book & movie recommendations, and more!

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 21:26:00 GMT

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and returning champ Graham Ruthven are here to field your listener questions! On this episode, we imagine who would have finished where in the Super League, we dig into the history of promotion and relegation, and much more!

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USMNT v Morocco deep-dive review: new tactical wrinkles, whose stock is up and whose is down, areas for improvement, and much much more!

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 03:58:00 GMT

No spoilers in the title!

Joe and Taylor have a good old time breaking down the USA's EMPHATIC (I don't care what Joe says, it was emphatic) 3-0 friendly win over Morocco. The US did a lot of little things differently, we try to get to the bottom of what was new, what was an evolution of the old, and what stayed the same. That might not make sense in written form, but I'm pretty sure it made more sense when discussed out loud for an hour plus. We also break down individual performances, discuss areas for improvement, and sing the praises of Tyler Adams for a long time... but probably still not enough time.

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The TSS End of Season Awards! Player of the year, best game, biggest overachievers, worst signing, and more

Tue, 31 May 2022 19:57:00 GMT

It’s awards time! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe run through their end-of-the-European season awards. We dish out awards for best player, best goal, most entertaining game, worst signing, and many, many others.

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2022 Champions League Final review! Deep-dive analysis on Liverpool v Real Madrid

Tue, 31 May 2022 16:55:54 GMT

Ryan is joined by Joe and Taylor to break down the 2022 Champions League Final! What happened prior to kickoff and did it have an impact on the game? How good was Courtois and should the English put some respect on his name? Should German reporters do the same for Toni Kroos? Plus, the philosophical intricacies of the offside rule, Liverpool's tactics and how they dominated the opening minutes, Luis Diaz's dog, and much much more!

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Allocation Disorder: USMNT roster for the June window

Fri, 27 May 2022 09:00:00 GMT

Sam Stejskal is joined by TUDN USA’s Michele Giannone to discuss the USMNT’s June window roster. How many strikers will make the official roster for Qatar? Plus, Berhalter’s 3-man backline experiment.

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Listener Questions! Which club teams could win the World Cup, should the USMNT’s relegated players stay in the second division, biggest upsets in history, and more

Thu, 26 May 2022 16:47:00 GMT

On this episode, Ryan Bailey and Joe Lowery answer your listener questions! From the age-old question of which club teams could succeed on the international stage to where to find a 20-goal-a-season striker to how technology has changed soccer, we cover a whole host of questions.

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Serie A Season Review! Glory for Milan, a missed chance for Napoli & a shocker for Juventus!

Tue, 24 May 2022 11:00:00 GMT

Another calcio season is in the books, as Milan lifted the Scudetto for the first time in 11 years, pipping their neighbors Inter to the title on the final matchday! Rome-based journalist Alasdair MacKenzie (@aksmackenzie) joins Ryan Bailey to talk through the Italian season, from the dramatic title race, to the equally dramatic relegation battle!

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Weekend Review! City and Milan win titles, Mbappe makes La Liga angry, Lyon win the Champions League, we revisit our preseason predictions, and more

Mon, 23 May 2022 16:02:00 GMT

It's Weekend Review time! Ryan Bailey and Joe Lowery combine to look back at the biggest games and storylines from around the soccer world.

City win the Premier League! Milan win Serie A! Lyon win the Champions League! Mbappe is staying in Paris (and La Liga isn't too happy about it)! All that - plus a look back at our early season Premier League predictions - on the show.

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Bonus episode! Breaking down Gregg Berhalter's latest USMNT roster

Fri, 20 May 2022 21:36:00 GMT

Joe and Taylor are on the mics (with no music) to discuss the USMNT's latest roster. They read the roster release. They attended the virtual press conference. Now they're breaking down the roster, as well as the biggest questions that we might get answered in June, the most glaring omissions, tactical changes, and much much more!

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Allocation Disorder: 2022 MLS salaries released

Fri, 20 May 2022 09:00:00 GMT

MLSPA salary dump! Sam & Paul discuss the bi-annual release that provides insight into the inner workings of the league. Which players are the biggest earners? Which clubs are dishing out the most cash and which clubs aren’t spending? The guys discuss it all.

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Bundesliga catch-up w/ Manuel Veth: big clubs heading back to the Bundesliga, Bayern and Dortmund's transfer activity so far, the situation with Lewandowski, shifting loyalties in Berlin, and much much more!

Thu, 19 May 2022 17:28:00 GMT

Taylor chats with Manuel Veth (Transfermarkt, Forbes) about all-things Bundesliga! Hertha in a surprise relegation playoff while Stuttgart survives by the tiniest of margins: how bad are things for Hertha and how much credit should be given to Pellegrino Matarazzo? Plus, Schalke and Werder Bremen heading back to the Bundesliga, Union overtaking Hertha as the dominant club in Berlin, the surprising number of managerial vacancies, the latest transfer news surrounding Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, and much much more!

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Listener Questions! Why can’t Manchester City win the Champions League, does turf increase injury risk, extra DPs or a larger salary cap in MLS, and much more

Wed, 18 May 2022 17:21:00 GMT

In this episode, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe combine to answer your questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below:

1) If you could spend one day with any coach of any team, who would you pick?

2) Is turf a genuine threat to players?

3) Why can't Manchester City win the Champion's League?

4) Do we think the structure is being put in place for Manchester United to compete with City and Liverpool?

5) If we were given a choice between more salary cap space in MLS, extra DP spots, or unlimited international player slots, which would we choose and why?

6) If we could go back in time and stop one goal from happening to change the outcome of a match, what would it be and why?

7) What is the worst soccer wager/prediction that we’ve placed?

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Americans in Action: predicting the USMNT's upcoming June roster and then debating those predictions

Tue, 17 May 2022 21:06:00 GMT

It's roster prediction time! The USMNT has 4 games coming up in June (2 friendlies and 2 Nations League), but who will make the roster for that camp? Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to give their nominations for an expanded roster of 28 players (3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 6 midfielders, and 9 attackers). We then fight to the death (aka calmly discuss differences) before deciding who will be in the TSS roster and who will be on the outside, presumably much to Twitter's chagrin.

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Weekend Review! Penalty drama in Liverpool’s FA Cup win, West Ham spoil City’s fun, a Milan-based club closes in on the Serie A title, and so much more

Mon, 16 May 2022 17:06:00 GMT

It’s Weekend Review time! Today, Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe chat all about the past weekend’s on-field action. How did Liverpool beat Chelsea to the FA Cup? What did West Ham do to frustrate City and delay their title win? We discuss those two games and look around at the rest of Europe (Serie A title race, relegation in Germany, Arbroath’s disappointment, and more) before stopping in MLS for a brief MLS Corner! All of that - and more still - on the show.

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Future of Sports Pt. 2

Sun, 15 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT

In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports league.

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Future of Sports Pt. 1

Sat, 14 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT

In episode one of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the fan experience may change: how going to games, watching games at home and how memorabilia is shifting from physical to digital.

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Allocation Disorder: Giorgio Chiellini to MLS? Favorite MLS signings of all-time + Miles Robinson’s injury

Fri, 13 May 2022 09:00:00 GMT

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio get back to their nerdy roots on this episode of Allocation Disorder. Would Giorgio Chiellini change the perception of MLS as a “retirement league”? Which club would be the best fit for Chiellini? Plus, Paul and Sam discuss their favorite MLS signings of all-time. And, how does Miles Robinson’s injury affects the USMNT heading into the World Cup?

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Talking NWSL with Backheeled’s Arianna Cascone! Separating NWSL teams into tiers, how the USWNT’s young stars are performing, Challenge Cup timing, and much more

Thu, 12 May 2022 11:15:00 GMT

On this episode, Joe is joined by special guest Arianna Cascone to chat all about the NWSL! Arianna writes for Backheeled.com and was kind enough to fill us in on how the NWSL season is going. Plus, who stood out in the Challenge Cup? Which teams could be on their way to a trophy this year? And which players should we be watching? We talk about all of that - and much more - on the show.

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The Greatest CB Pairings Ever, Brian Schmetzer's USMNT Credentials & Your Listener Questions!

Wed, 11 May 2022 16:50:00 GMT

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery are here to field your questions! In this episode, the gang consider the greatest centre-back pairings of all time, the teams we'd like to see meet in an exhibition game, and Brian Schmetzer's potential as a future USMNT coach...

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Americans in Action: the major questions facing Gregg Berhalter, and players that can provide answers for the USMNT

Tue, 10 May 2022 19:56:00 GMT

Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to discuss the major areas of concern for the USMNT heading into a crowded June schedule (2 friendlies and 2 Concacaf Nations League games in 2 weeks).

Who should start in goal? Which candidate is most likely to replace Miles Robinson? Is there enough depth out wide and in the middle? Does anyone actually have a proven number 9? All those and many more. Plus, the popularity of tea amongst co-hosts, pronunciation problems, spelling problems. settling the age old debate of "should goal scorers score goals?" and much much more!

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Weekend Review! Klopp isn’t happy with Spurs, Pep isn’t happy with everyone in England, Miles Robinson's injury, and much, much more

Mon, 09 May 2022 16:08:00 GMT

On this Monday’s episode of Weekend Review, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe take you through the biggest stories from the weekend’s action. We start in the Premier League, analyzing the 1-1 draw between Liverpool and Spurs before diving into City’s big win (and Haaland's reported arrival), Leeds’ struggles, and more. Then, it’s onto the title race in Serie A and the rest of the European action before a chat about MLS and the North Carolina Courage’s win in the NWSL Challenge Cup final!

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Allocation Disorder: Seattle Sounders win the CONCACAF Champions League + Walker Zimmerman's new deal

Fri, 06 May 2022 17:00:00 GMT

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio recap a special night in Seattle, as the Sounders beat Pumas to win the CONCACAF Champions League in front of a record-breaking crowd. What does this win mean for the future of the Sounders and Major League Soccer? Plus, Walker Zimmerman signs a DP deal with Nashville.

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Champions League Review! A miracle in Madrid & Liverpool reach another final!

Thu, 05 May 2022 19:02:00 GMT

The Champions League semi-final stage never misses! The conclusions to Real Madrid's bout with Manchester City and Liverpool's conquest with Villarreal turned out to be thrillers in their own ways! Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven are here to break down the action.

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Pulisic’s potential summer move, the greatest individual seasons of all time, TSS soccer kits, and many more listener questions

Wed, 04 May 2022 15:45:00 GMT

It’s listener question time! On this episode, Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to answer a number of your lovely questions. You can find the full list that we tackled down below:

1) If TSS had a soccer team, what would their kits look like?

2) Who loves Starbucks more: Ryan Bailey or Gregg Berhalter?

3) Who should’ve won the Ballon D’Or, but didn’t?

4) Should Christian Pulisic move to West Ham? And should Paulo Dybala move to Arsenal?

5) How would we feel if there was a different kind of World Cup every summer?

6) Should Josh Sargent and Matthew Hoppe have stayed with their recently relegated Bundesliga teams and spent this year in the 2. Bundesliga?

7) If the post-COVID substitution rules were in effect during the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign, would the USA have qualified?

8) What is the greatest individual season of all time?

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Answering your USMNT and MLS-centric listener questions, including new striker options, MLS players at the World Cup, what makes for a good host city, and many more!

Tue, 03 May 2022 19:26:00 GMT

Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to answer 6 USMNT and MLS-centric questions, plus one about new stats that we need in our lives.

1) If you could combine two USMNT players into one, who would you choose?

2) Who are some Number 9 options that haven’t been given a shot in this post-Altidore era?

3) What are the elements that set certain facilities and/or cities apart when US Soccer looks for host cities for games?

4) How many MLS players do you think will make 2022 world cup rosters (and how many countries will that represent)?

5) Would MLS get better TV ratings if their games were scheduled differently?

6) Would Joe like to apologize to the city of Austin for (allegedly) downplaying their chances?

7) What are some stats or metrics that are not currently calculated or published that you would like to see become common?

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Weekend Review! Ancelotti’s Real Madrid win La Liga, a relegation battle in the Premier League, Nashville open a new stadium, and much, much more

Mon, 02 May 2022 16:27:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Weekend Review, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe dive into a host of topics from around the soccer world. Up front, Ryan discusses AFC Wimbledon’s relegation to League Two and we discuss the death of super agent Mino Raiola. Next, it’s onto analyzing Everton’s 1-0 win over Chelsea and rounding up the rest of the Premier League and European action, including Real Madrid’s title win, the Serie A title race, and more. Finally, we discuss MLS and chat about Nashville’s new stadium!

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Allocation Disorder: CONCACAF Champions League Final, MLS TV rights and ratings + transfer window rumblings

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:00:00 GMT

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio open up the mailbag and answer your best questions on the Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer TV rights and transfer window rumors and rumblings.

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Champions Leg Review! Can anyone stop Manchester City and Liverpool? Plus, Benzema keeps Benzema-ing, Villarreal can’t get forward, penalties galore in CCL, and more

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:57:00 GMT

On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe sink their collective teeth into the first legs of the Champions League semifinals. Up first, we discuss Manchester City’s chaotic 4-3 win over Real Madrid on Tuesday. Then, it’s on to Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Villarreal on Wednesday. Finally, we chat about the Seattle Sounders’ 2-2 draw away to Pumas in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions League Final!

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The most successful interim managers, soccer players who could have played other sports, a Concacaf All-Star team at the World Cup, and many more listener questions

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 17:29:00 GMT

On today's episode, we do our best to answer some listener questions, while also tackling the toughest issues... like if ketchup goes in the fridge or the cupboard.

1) Who are some players whose careers' could have been significantly more successful if they had only found the right club situation or been given more of a chance?

2) What are MLS NEXT and MLS NEXT Pro and what will they do for US Soccer in the long run?

3) Who are the most successful interim managers and what did they accomplish?

4) How far would the Concacaf All-Star Team go in the World Cup?

5) Why is the penalty area so large and should it be adjusted?

6) Are there any soccer players TSS would have loved to see in a different sport? And who could have excelled in a new field, with proper training and the like?

7) What is the background on Arbroath and why is what they're doing in Scotland such a big deal?

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Americans in Action: Scouting Jonathan Gomez, Matthew Hoppe, and Eryk Williamson! Plus, which players who fell off the USMNT radar could still make an impact and more listener questions

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:05:00 GMT

On this week’s edition of Americans in Action, Taylor, Graham, and Joe analyze three more players in the USMNT pool: Jonathan Gomez (segment one), Matthew Hoppe (segment two), and Eryk Williamson (segment two). After discussing those players’ current situations, strengths, and weaknesses, we move on to answer some listener questions in the third segment! You can find that list of questions down below:

1) Which hyped players who dropped off the USMNT radar do we think could still make an impact before their careers are over?

2) What happened to Tyler Boyd?

3) If the USMNT played all of its players’ clubs, which clubs would win in a single match?

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Weekend Review! Liverpool's triumph over Everton-housery, Bayern win another title & Man Utd are still not good!

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:54:00 GMT

On the latest Weekend Review, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven analyze the Merseyside Derby and Der Klassiker, while also looking into troubles at Man Utd and Barcelona, PSG's latest title win, and much more!

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Allocation Disorder: D.C. United fires Hernan Losada, Inter Miami's stadium situation + what makes a good MLS owner

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:00:00 GMT

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio dive into D.C. United's decision to move on from Hernan Losada. What's next for DCU? Plus, there are so many different kinds of owners in Major League Soccer -- what makes a good owner? And, Inter Miami takes the next step in finding a location for their new stadium.

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The USMNT's next next generation of stars, the greatest passes of all time, strange contract provisions, and many more listener questions!

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:26:00 GMT

On today's episode, after a brief foray into the chaos that is DC United, we do our best to answer some particularly excellent listener questions!

1) Could Harry Kane be considered the best and/or most complete player in the Premier League? Could he one day win the Ballon d'Or?

2) With the USMNT talent pool getting younger and deeper, who are some names to be on the look out for (and whom might they replace)?

3) Are there any soccer examples of odd things happening in soccer to fulfill contract requirements? (inspired by Jrue Holiday's appearances clause)

4) Which current player would you most like to see as a player-manager?

5) Who would be the other contenders for a "Pass"-kas award, if they gave one out? What are some of the best all-time passes?

6) What are your hottest takes on life, podcasting, and soccer in general?

7) How will Taylor go about ruining Ryan's day when England plays the USA in the World Cup?

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Lori Lindsey discusses the ongoing evolution of the USWNT under Vlatko Andonovski, as well as the most exciting teams to keep an eye on in the NWSL this year

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:43:00 GMT

In the wake of the US women's national team's combined 18-1 scoreline against Uzbekistan, Taylor talks to former US international/current analyst Lori Lindsey about the state of the team under Vlatko Andonovski. How have the new names involved with the team been gelling? Have the established veterans been okay with the recent roster experimentation? What are the new tactical trends we've seen from Andonovski, and how might they continue to evolve as the US moves closer to the next World Cup? All of that, plus a look at the NWSL Challenge Cup, and the major takeaways ahead of the start of the NWSL regular season.

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Americans in Action: Scouting Folarin Balogun, Haji Wright, and EPB! Plus, could Jozy or Bobby Wood help the U.S. and more listener questions

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:14:00 GMT

On this week’s edition of Americans in Action, Taylor, Graham, and Joe analyze three more players in the USMNT pool: Haji Wright (segment one), Falorin Balogun (segment two), and Erik Palmer-Brown (segment two). After discussing those players’ strengths and weaknesses, we move on to answer some listener questions in the third segment! You can find that list of questions down below:

1) With the US’ injuries throughout World Cup qualifying, whose stock has risen due to another player not being available?

2) Does either Bobby Wood or Jozy Altidore have anything left in their legs to force themselves into the National Team equation?

3) Inspired by Gio Reyna and Dortmund, how much do individual clubs impact a players injury record?

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Weekend Review! Zack Steffen and Manchester City have a bad day against Liverpool, Real Madrid’s comeback, Almeyda’s almost out of San Jose, and much more

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 16:59:00 GMT

On this edition of Weekend Review, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into a ton of the action from around the soccer world. In the first segment, we discuss Liverpool’s 3-2 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup semifinals. What was Zack Steffen doing? And what did Liverpool do to get City back on their heels? In the second segment, we turn to the other FA Cup semifinal: Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Crystal Palace. What a goal from RLC! In the rest of the show, we cover the rest of the major European action and chat about the latest happenings in MLS!

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Allocation Disorder: Seattle Sounders advance to the CCL final, MLS roster allocation + San Jose Earthquakes mess

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 09:00:00 GMT

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio open up this week's episode of Allocation Disorder with a recap of the Seattle Sounders' win against NYCFC in the CCL semifinals. What are Seattle's chances in the final against Pumas? Plus, the guys dive into Joe Mansueto's comments about roster allocation. And, it gets heated talking about the Earthquakes and their embarrassing ownership.

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Champions League review: Liverpool and Benfica's goalfest, Chelsea lose despite winning, Bayern cross their way out, and Manchester City give Atletico a taste of their own housery medicine

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 17:36:00 GMT

We review a wonderful week of Champions League action, and take a quick look ahead to the semifinals matchups.

1) Chelsea's tactical adjustment caused problems for Real Madrid until Luka Modric decided to be Luka Modric

2) Bayern got a bit too predictable against a Villarreal team who play so quickly it sometimes looks slow

3) Liverpool and Benfica decided defense was overrated in their second leg goalfest.

4) Manchester City and Atletico Madrid clashed (literally and figuratively), leading to a site that few thought possible: Diego Simeone asking people to calm down.

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Who wins if Guardiola and Klopp swapped clubs, unexpected relegation strugglers, alternate World Cup qualifying formats, and more Listener Questions

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:12:00 GMT

On today's episode, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to answer six listener questions, and also mock Ryan Bailey for his absence (whenever possible).

1) If Klopp and Pep switched jobs, who would win the league? Who would win in head to head?

2) Which players are known for their ability to play well in different systems?

3) Are there any other clubs, similar to Everton and AFC Wimbledon, who are in unexpected relegation fights?

4) Is watching film a relatively new concept in soccer? And if so, why?

5) What are some ways to shake up World Cup qualifying and the international breaks to make them more interesting?

6) What is Graham's Theory of Midfield? (editorial note: it's awesome)

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Americans in Action: deep-dive analysis on 5 players currently outside the USMNT roster bubble

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 21:30:08 GMT

On this episode, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to break down 5 players that find themselves outside the usual USMNT roster: what are their strengths, what are their weaknesses, and what can they do to improve their standing ahead of the 2022 World Cup?

1) Joe Scally

2) Cameron Carter-Vickers

3) Alex Mendez

4) Djordje Mihailovic

5) Brandon Vasquez

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Weekend Review! High lines galore in City vs. Liverpool, controversy in El Tráfico, nobody wants to win Serie A, and much more

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:17:00 GMT

It’s Weekend Review time! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to review the action from this past weekend, discussing Manchester City vs. Liverpool in the first segment, more Premier League action and El Tráfico in the second segment, and the rest of the European slate in the third segment. Along the way, we credit Bernardo Silva, give Chicharito some love, mourn Gio Reyna's latest injury, and question if anyone wants to win Serie A this season!

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Allocation Disorder: USMNT roster for Qatar, observations from qualifying + Portland Timbers scandal

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:00:00 GMT

After an eventful World Cup qualifying campaign for the USMNT, Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio discuss some lingering questions, observations and analysis. Plus, an early look at the potential World Cup roster and some fringe players that deserve a chance. And, MLS' lacking punishment of the Portland Timbers in the Andy Polo scandal.

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Champions League Review! Pep and Simeone’s philosophical battle, Benzema keeps Benzema-ing for Real Madrid, Villarreal stun Bayern, and more

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:57:00 GMT

It’s Champions League quarterfinal time! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe dive into the four UCL matches from earlier this week. In the first segment, we discuss Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid. What was up with Atleti’s 5-5-0 shape? And how did City get their goal? We answer those questions. In the second segment, we get into Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Benfica and Real Madrid’s 3-1 win over Chelsea. Liverpool…very good? Real Madrid…through to the semis? Finally, in segment three, we talk about Villarreal’s 1-0 win over Bayern Munich. How much did Joe love Villarreal’s possession shape? And how much will Villarreal regret not putting another goal past Bayern? We talk about it.

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Creating the best XI of USMNT-eligible players who didn't play a single minute in World Cup qualifying, and many more listener questions!

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 16:58:00 GMT

Your favorite foursome is together again to answer some particularly excellent listener questions... after some non-sensical NFT chat to start the show.

1) Should all confederations play the same number of games in World Cup qualifying? And why do some play more?

2) Who is your USMNT Best XI of players who played zero minutes in Concacaf World Cup Qualifying this cycle that are still in the picture to make the final World Cup roster?

3) What experimentation might we see from Berhalter now that the US has qualified for the World Cup?

4) Are there any examples of teams forfeiting a game and taking the 3-0 loss to avoid a game they can afford to lose by 3 goals?

5) Should MLS divide into divisions (a la most North American sports leagues) to limit congestion and balance the schedule?

6) If you could host a podcast with one present soccer player based purely on vibes, who would it be?

7) What is the story behind the TSS theme song?

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USMNTers who could (or should) move this summer, plus Stock Up/Stock Down for U.S. players after World Cup qualifying

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 19:15:00 GMT

On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe discuss a few different USMNT-related topics. In the first and second segments, we chat about the U.S.’s draw for this new edition of the Concacaf Nations League and dive into a list of USMNT players who could (or should) move to a new club over the summer. In the third and final segment, we hand out “Stock Ups” and “Stock Downs” to various players who saw the field for the U.S. during World Cup Qualifying.

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Weekend Review! Inter Milan's triumph over Juventus, Chelsea's capitulation and World Cup draw analysis!

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:32:00 GMT

Ryan Bailey, Graham Ruthven, Joe Lowery and Taylor Rockwell take a look back at the weekend's action, including but not limited to the Derby D'Italia, the Old Firm Derby and Friday's World Cup Draw!

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Allocation Disorder: The USMNT have qualified for the 2022 World Cup!

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMT

The USMNT have punched their ticket to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar! Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio are LIVE from San José, Costa Rica following a successful qualifying campaign for the Stars and Stripes. They go over the roller coaster ride that was for the US, the key moments and roster moves. Plus, the growth of such a young squad.

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Qualified! The USMNT are headed to the World Cup as we review their final qualifier against Costa Rica

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 05:24:00 GMT

The USMNT are going to the World Cup!

The U.S. clinched a spot at the 2022 Men's World Cup with a "successful loss" to Costa Rica on Wednesday night. On this episode, Taylor and Joe talk all about that game and zoom out to discuss the bigger (and much more fun) topic at hand: the U.S. will be at the World Cup!

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Listener Questions! Pulisic goal celebrations, CONCACAF strikers & the best-looking trophies!

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 16:44:00 GMT

It's time for more listener questions! Hurrah! Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruthven are on hand to answer your queries: The boys cover the CONCACAF striker pool, the logistics of player flights for international duty, Barcelona's progress under Xavi, and much more!

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USMNT v Panama deep-dive review: lots of goals, lots of big moments, and World Cup qualification nearly secured!

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 18:08:00 GMT

Joe and Taylor (now talking into an actual, proper microphone) take a long look at the USA's emphatic 5-1 win over Panama in the penultimate game of World Cup qualifying. Hopefully.

We get to the bottom of some of the big questions from that match, like how did the USA weather a nervy opening 10 minutes, who improved their standing on the depth chat, is Gio Reyna also The Hulk (in that they're both always angry), and just how good was that Pulisic third goal? The abbreviated answer: very!

There's also some praise for individual performers, a discussion of why Adam Belz from the Scuffed podcast would probably make a good cult leader, and a look ahead to final game of Concacaf World Cup qualifying versus a motivated Costa Rican team.

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Allocation Disorder: The USMNT beats Panama 5-1, World Cup qualification is in sight

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 18:02:18 GMT

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio recap a dominant performance from the USMNT, beating Panama 5-1. How high does Pulisic elevate USA's ceiling? Which other players stepped up when the US needed them the most? And, how has Gregg Berhalter developed so much depth in the squad?

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USMNT vs. Panama reaction: One step closer to the World Cup!

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 04:20:00 GMT

Taylor and Joe quickly recap the USMNT's World Cup Qualifier against Panama! What did the U.S. do well? Who impressed? And what was it like for Taylor being at the game? We talk about all that - and more - on the show.

Stay tuned for a full-length review of the match that will be out tomorrow.

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Allocation Disorder: USMNT draws 0-0 with Mexico, Christian Pulisic's poor performance + World Cup qualifying scenarios

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:57:00 GMT

On this week's episode of Allocation Disorder, Sam and Paul are joined by The Athletic's Felipe Cardenas LIVE from Mexico City after the USMNT draw 0-0 with Mexico. It wasn't a typical USA-Mexico game, but what were some takeaways? Were the substitutions from Gregg Berhalter and Tata Martino controversial or unusual? Plus, how disappointing was Christian Pulisic? And, where does the US stand now in the qualifying table?

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USMNT vs. Mexico deep-dive review! Big lineup decisions, big chances at the Azteca, and a big game on the horizon

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:44:00 GMT

Taylor and Joe are here to review the USMNT’s World Cup Qualifier against Mexico from Thursday night. How did Gregg Berhatler approach this game at the Azteca? What went well for the U.S.? What did they struggle with? And what do we want to see against Panama on Sunday? All that - and more - on the show.

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Listener Questions! Alternate USMNT formations, legendary goalkeepers and the origin of the 'nutmeg'

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:43:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham are here to answer your questions! On this episode, we learn about legendary goalkeeper René Higuita, we ponder a striker-less USMNT formation and ask why draws are a thing...

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Analyzing the latest USMNT roster and previewing Mexico, Panama and Costa Rica ahead of World Cup qualifying

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 19:58:00 GMT

Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to break down Gregg Berhalter's (hopefully) final roster for World Cup qualifying. In Part I (and a little bit of Part II), we break down the latest USMNT roster, position by position. We also discuss key absences, notable omissions, and possible tactics and lineups ahead of the final round of the Octagon.

After that, we each preview one USMNT opponent: Graham takes Mexico, Joe has Panama, and Taylor brings it home with Costa Rica. What happened last time they played, who made their rosters this time, and the team-wide playing strengths vs potential vulnerabilities that the US could exploit.

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Weekend Review! Xavi’s Barcelona dismantle Real Madrid in El Clásico, Tammy Abraham shines for Roma, PSG have checked out, and much more

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:01:00 GMT

It’s weekend review time! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe look back at the action from this past weekend. In the first segment, we dissect Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Real Madrid in El Clásico. Is Xavi leading Barca into a new era? And what went wrong for Real Madrid? We talk about both of those things. In the second segment, we chat about Roma’s 4-0 win over Lazio. Is Jose Mourinho’s team…good? We talk about that too.

Finally in segment three, we discuss the weekend’s FA Cup and Premier League matches, the Bundesliga, big stories from around MLS, and fire. Lots of fire.

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Allocation Disorder: John Brooks’ absence, Dest’s injury, rotation, and more USMNT roster analysis! Plus, CCL, MLS’s upcoming TV deal, and more

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:29:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss the USMNT’s roster for their upcoming World Cup Qualifiers. Who’s in the squad? Why was John Brooks left out? What happens now that Sergiño Dest is dealing with a hamstring injury? Our hosts talk about those things and discuss how they would rotate the U.S.’s lineup for these WCQs. To close out the show, Paul and Sam recap MLS’s performance in the quarterfinal round of the Concacaf Champions League and provide a quick update on the league’s upcoming TV deal.

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Champions League Review! Diego Simeone’s cult, Christian Pulisic scores, Ajax makes Joe sad, and much more

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:39:00 GMT

The Champions League Round of 16 is in the books! On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into the latest batch of games (and talk about MLS’s latest failure in CCL). Below, you can find the full list of UEFA Champions League matches that we discussed:

1) Manchester United 0-1 Atletico Madrid, segment one

2) Ajax 0-1 Benfica, segment two

3) Lille 1-2 Chelsea, segment two

4) Juventus 0-3 Villarreal, segment three

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Americans headed towards relegation, unconventional jersey numbers, Aston Villa’s turnaround, and more listener questions

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 19:33:00 GMT

On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into a host of questions that you all provided! You can find the full list of questions that we tackled down below:

1) Which American spending next season in the 2. Bundesliga would be the least harmful to their career?

2) Is Harry Maguire really as bad as he’s looked this season?

3) Of the major soccer broadcasters in the U.S., whose coverage do you enjoy the most (and the least)?

4) What’s behind Aston Villa’s change in form?

5) Is there a game that prompted you to cry tears of joy or tears of sadness?

6) Why do La Liga teams have striped jerseys?

7) Why does Thomas Müller wear the number 25? And what’s with all the unconventional numbers around the world?

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Americans in Action: We predict the next USMNT roster, do some deep-dive analysis on Acosta and Aaronson, and discuss possible World Cup qualification scenarios

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 19:43:00 GMT

Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe, as they each go through their predicted USMNT roster for the final three games of World Cup qualification. We take lengthy looks at each position group, and determine who will be in (lots of people) and who will be out (not as many people). Plus, the best positions for Kellyn Acosta and Brenden Aaronson, the problem areas for the USMNT given injuries and absences, and the most important, non-USMNT games to keep an eye on when the final qualifying round begins!

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Weekend Review! Ronaldo is good again, Chelsea’s sanctions, PSG fans boo Messi and Neymar, FC Cincinnati get a win, and much, much more

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:42:00 GMT

It’s Weekend Review time! Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to discuss the soccer action from this past weekend. In the first segment, we analyze Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Tottenham. What went right for Manchester United? And just how close was this game? We talk about both of those things.

In the second segment, we move on to a conversation about Chelsea’s sanctions and Jesse Marsch’s first win with Leeds. Finally, in a jam-packed third segment, we dive into a host of games from the Premier League, MLS, the Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga, and much more.

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Allocation Disorder: MLS teams are thriving in CCL? Plus, MLS’s poor TV ratings, the rise of intraleague transfers, and more

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 18:10:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam dive into the latest set of Concacaf Champions League games. How are MLS teams doing? And what happens if an MLS team wins CCL for the first time? In the second segment, our hosts discuss MLS’s poor TV ratings. Sam provides some stats. Paul rants about it. It’s a good time. Finally, in the third segment, Paul and Sam discuss MLS’s intraleague transfer market, takeaways from the first two weeks of the season, and more.

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Champions League Review! Big Benz sends PSG packing, Bayern score a touchdown against Salzburg, Liverpool and City get the job done, and more

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:17:00 GMT

The Champions League Round of 16 rolls on! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe discuss the latest action (and give a quick update on the Chelsea/Roman Abramovich situation) Below, you can find the full list of games that we discussed:

1) Liverpool 0-1 Inter Milan, segment one

2) Bayern 7-1 Salzburg, segment two

3) Manchester City 0-0 Sporting, segment two

4) Real Madrid 3-1 PSG, segment three

All that plus a quick CCL recap at the end of the show!

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Listener Questions! The USMNT with a new star, the history of shirt swapping & the worst-ever individual performances!

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:11:00 GMT

It's Listener Question time, baby! Ryan, Joe and Graham are on hand to field your queries...

When did the shirt swap tradition start?
If national teams could make player trades, what trade(s) could be made between two national teams that would be an instant "win-win" for those teams?
What is the purpose of having a team captain?
How would the USMNT team look and play if Trent Alexander-Arnold had accepted a call-up for US and not England?
Was Meikayla Moore’s “perfect hat-trick” of own goals the unluckiest individual performance in soccer history?
If you were to move, where in the world would you like to live purely based on the soccer teams and soccer culture?

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USMNT player pool analysis: Jesús Ferriera, Tim Weah, Gaga Slonina, Sergiño Dest, and Luca de la Torre

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 19:28:00 GMT

It’s USMNT player pool analysis time! Taylor, Joe, and Graham dive into five players in the U.S. pool to discuss what they’re good at, what they’re not so good at, and what they bring to the national team. You can find the full list of players that we discussed down below:

1) Sergiño Dest, first segment

2) Tim(o) Weah, second segment

3) Jesús Ferreira, second segment

4) Luca de la Torre, third segment

5) Gaga Slonina, third segment

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Weekend Review! Manchester is blue, Jesse Marsch makes his Leeds debut, Milan win thanks to Giroud!

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:40:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe are here to look back upon a weekend where Manchester City humbled their crosstown neighbors in the derby, where Milan prevented Napoli from climbing atop the pile in Serie A, and where Charlotte FC played their inaugural home game in front of a record-breaking crowd!

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Allocation Disorder: Inside a mammoth survey of soccer executives from around MLS

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam break down their most recent story for The Athletic. The piece, titled “MLS anonymous team executive survey: Best and worst teams, owners, rules, underrated players and cheating around the league”, provides some phenomenal insight into the minds of decision-makers from across MLS.

What do GMs have to say about cheating in MLS? Do they think MLS’s roster rules make sense? Which MLS player do folks think is the most under-rated? All that, plus Sam’s love for the word stakeholders, Hector Herrera’s move to the Houston Dynamo, and so, so, so much more.

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Will the Berhalter Project run through 2026, do managers target individual matchups, why doesn’t UEFA stagger Champions League start times, and more listener questions

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:00:00 GMT

The whole gang is here to answer your questions! From staging a fictional round-robin tournament to choosing one commentator to narrate our lives, there was plenty to get to on this episode. You can find the full list of questions down below:

1) If we had to pick one football commentator to narrate your life, who would we choose?

2) How much do soccer managers and analysts think about one-on-one matchups?

3) If we were appointed national team managers of our respective countries, but could only draw eligible players from our domestic leagues, whose team would win a round-robin tournament?

4) Is it reasonable to think that the Gregg Berhalter project runs through 2026?

5) Why doesn't UEFA stagger the start times of Champions League knockout games?

6) Other than the usual coaching and punditry, what lines of work do top level professionals end up in after their careers?

7) What’s the story behind the old-school ball in the TSS logo?

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The return of The Cooligans! Discussing their trip to Goodison Park, comedy in a post-pandemic world, and why the English need to learn to make decent coffee

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 21:37:00 GMT

It's the return of our old pals! Alexis and Christian (THE COOOLIGAAAAAAANS!!!) make their return to discuss their recent documentary cataloguing their trip to Goodison Park for The Cooligans Derby (Everton v Arsenal). We also talk comedy, their guerrilla warfare approach to podcasting, and much much more!

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Americans in Action: 9 USMNT-eligible players to keep an eye on this MLS season

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 23:21:00 GMT

Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to discuss the latest news when it comes to Americans and Soccer (Marsch to Leeds confirmed, Brooks leaving Wolfsburg) before moving on to the main topic of the day: which USMNT-eligible players should you be watching during the 2022 MLS season. If you want to be surprised by the discussion, stop reading now. Otherwise, here's the list of names we spent some time with today:

1) Paxton Pomykal (Dallas)

2) John Tolkin (NYRB)

3) Matko Miljevic (Montreal)

4) Miguel Berry (Columbus)

5) Paxten Aaronsen (Philly)

6) Jesus Ferreira (Dallas)

7) Brian White (Vancouver)

8) Moses Nyeman (DC)

9) Gabriel Slonina (Chicago)

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Weekend Review! MLS is back with a bang, chaos in the Carabao Cup Final, Jesse Marsch is reportedly headed to Leeds, and much more

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:39:00 GMT

On this Monday’s Weekend Review, Taylor, Ryan (he's back!), Graham, and Joe dive into the action (and the top stories) from the weekend.

Up first, we discuss how the soccer world is reacting to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (with more on that at the start of the third segment). After the opening, we chat about Carlos Vela’s hat trick, Charlotte FC’s debut, and much more from MLS’s opening weekend. In the second segment, it’s on to Liverpool’s chaotic win over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final and the merits of Tuchel’s “Kepa Decision”. Finally in segment three, we talk Jesse Marsch to Leeds and round up the weekend’s European action.

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Allocation Disorder: Mega MLS season preview! Predicting the Supporters’ Shield winner, MVP, Golden Boot, next steps for the league, and much more

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:30:00 GMT

On this week’s edition of Allocation Disorder, Sam and Paul preview the 2022 MLS season, which starts on Saturday, February 26th! What is the next step for the league? Which teams had the best (and worst) offseasons? Which offseason moves do our hosts like the most? And in the final segment, Paul and Sam make their predictions for the season, including the Supporters’ Shield, league MVP, Newcomer of the Year, and a bunch of others.

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Champions League Review! Rangnick is baffled at his Manchester United team, McKennie’s injury, Ajax continue to thrill, and much more

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:28:00 GMT

It’s another Champions League review show! On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe chat about four more games from the Round of 16. Below, you can find the full list of games that we discussed:

1) Chelsea 2-0 Lille, segment one

2) Villarreal 1-1 Juventus, segment two

3) Atletico Madrid 1-1 Manchester United, segment three

4) Benfica 2-2 Ajax, segment three

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MLS Western Conference Preview and Predictions: tough times in Texas, Nashville goes west, changes in LA, and a stacked Seattle team should go far

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:58:00 GMT

Part II of our 2022 MLS regular season preview is here! On yesterday's show, we previewed the Eastern Conference. Today, we're spending an hour-and-a-half out West!

Graham, Joe, and Taylor take a look at every team in the conference, discussing new managers, the most important transfers, expected tactics, and much much more! We also give some specific predictions for each team, and there's even a toy elephant named Drogba that keeps everything running smoothly.

In the first segment, we discuss Austin, Colorado, Dallas, Houston, and the LA Galaxy.

In the second segment, we take a look at LAFC, Minnesota, Nashville, Portland, and RSL.

Finally, in the third segment, we analyze the San Jose, Seattle, Sporting KC, and Vancouver.

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MLS Eastern Conference Preview and Predictions: Atlanta United’s dribblers, Shaqiri headlines the Fire’s rebuild, trophy contenders, and more

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 20:14:00 GMT

The 2022 MLS regular season starts this weekend! To help get you ready for the season, we’re dropping a two-part MLS preview over the next two days. Up first: our Eastern Conference preview and predictions show. On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into all 14 teams in the East and talk about their offseason moves, tactics, key players, and much more.

In the first segment, we discuss Atlanta United, Charlotte FC, the Chicago Fire, FC Cincinnati, and the Columbus Crew.

In the second segment, we get to D.C. United, Inter Miami, CF Montreal, the New England Revolution, and NYCFC.

Finally, in the third segment, we analyze the New York Red Bulls, Orlando City, the Philadelphia Union, and Toronto FC.

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Weekend Review! The USWNT’s big win, an all-timer at the Etihad, Gio Reyna's injury, and much more

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:38:00 GMT

It’s Weekend Review time! On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe recap the action from this past weekend. In the first segment, we talk Premier League and analyze Tottenham’s big win over Manchester City. Then in the second segment, we talk Bundesliga and Dortmund’s 6(!)-0 over Monchengladbach. Finally, in segment three, we discuss La Liga and the USWNT’s dominant performance over New Zealand in the SheBelieves Cup.

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Bundesliga catch-up w/ Manuel Veth: could playoffs soon be a thing in the Bundesliga? Plus, Dortmund's defensive issues, Americans in the relegation battle, and much much more!

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 20:34:00 GMT

Our old pal Manuel Veth is back to discuss... a lot lot lot of things. We get into the potential for playoffs in the Bundesliga and why some people are in favor (hint: it's because no one can beat Bayern), and then also spend some time with:

1) Why the Salzburg draw wasn't THAT big of a surprise for Bayern

2) The situation that led to Sule jumping ship for Dortmund

3) Why the picture at Leipzig is rosier than it's been in a while

4) Why that isn't quite the case for Dortmund

5) Wolfsburg's sale of Wout Weghorst and why it might not be such a major loss

6) How George Bello's move to Bielefeld is another sign that that club is making really smart moves

7) The (sadly) several Americans that could find themselves in a relegation battle

8) Why Joe Scally should be getting more phone calls from Gregg Berhalter

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Champions League Review! Mbappe dazzles, Liverpool and Inter go end-to-end, Salzburg test Bayern, City dominate, and more

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 17:28:00 GMT

The Champions League is back! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe chat about the first four games of the Round of 16. Plus, at the end we dive into some of the recent CCL action! Below, you can find the full list of games that we discussed:

1) PSG 1-0 Real Madrid, segment one

2) Sporting 0-5 Manchester City, segment two

3) Inter Milan 0-2 Liverpool, segment three

4) RB Salzburg 1-1 Bayern Munich, segment three

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Listener Questions! USMNT free kick takers, Super Bowl inspo & the coaches who didn't play!

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:21:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe have convened to answer your listener questions! From glimmers of hope in the Premier League relegation battle, to 'Gordie Howe hat-tricks,' and everything in between, we've got your queries covered!

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USMNT player pool analysis: Reyna, Steffen, Paredes, Zimmerman, and Miles Robinson

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 19:37:00 GMT

We're back with another USMNT player pool analysis episode! On this one, Taylor, Graham, and Joe sink their teeth into a handful of USMNT-ers to determine their strengths and weaknesses. You can find the full list of players that we discussed down below.

1) Miles Robinson, first segment

2) Walker Zimmerman, second segment

3) Kevin Paredes, second segment

4) Zack Steffen, third segment

5) Gio Reyna, third segment

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Weekend Review: Chelsea become world champions, Bayern falter and the Serie A title race intensifies!

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:27:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor and Graham review a weekend in which Chelsea were crowned world champions, the Serie A title race remained poised, Bayern Munich suffered a shock defeat and Ajax scored their zillionth goal of the season!

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Allocation Disorder: Portland terminate Andy Polo’s contract, MLS’s record winter transfer window, Shaqiri to the Fire, concerns for Charlotte, and much more

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 17:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Sam and Paul discuss a handful of topics from around the MLS landscape. In the first segment, they dive into the latest details on the Portland Timbers/Andy Polo situation. Later in the show, Sam and Paul move on to a discussion of MLS’s record winter transfer window, Shaqiri’s move to the Chicago Fire, Miguel Angel Ramirez’s thoughts on his own roster in Charlotte, and the Red Bulls' insanely MLS Caden Clark loan. All that - and more - on the show.

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Steph Yang discusses the USWNT's SheBelieves Cup roster, the start of the NWSL season, and the roster builds of the league's newest teams

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 01:09:00 GMT

The Athletic's Steph Yang is back on the show to discuss the USWNT's SheBelieves Cup roster. Lots of familiar faces missing (for various reasons), so what can we expect from the newbies? How will the time line up, what can we expect from their opponents, and who is best positioned to have a big tournament? Plus, ahead of the NWSL season (still waiting on that roster), we take a look at the team's new teams, the clubs undergoing major changes, and Steph's expectations for the 2022 Challenge Cup.

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Champions League Round of 16 Preview! PSG and Real Madrid’s heavyweight clash, Ajax could go far, hipster matchups, and much more

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:29:00 GMT

The Champions League is nearly back! On this episode, our four hosts preview every matchup in the Round of 16 - which starts next week! In the first segment, we discuss PSG vs. Real Madrid and Sporting vs. Manchester City. In segment two, it’s on to Inter vs. Liverpool and RB Salzburg vs. Bayern Munich. Finally, in the third segment we preview Chelsea vs. Lille, Villarreal vs. Juventus, Benfica vs. Ajax, and Atletico Madrid vs. Manchester United.

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Is Thomas Muller underrated, what are the benefits of relegation, why are there so few pro teams in Southern Italy, and many more listener questions!

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 17:24:00 GMT

On today's episode, your four co-hosts tackle a whole bunch of listener questions, including...

1) What soccer hybrid sport would the USMNT have the best chance of winning at the respective world cup? Footgolf, kickball, etc

2) Ryan listened to "Three Lions" before every England game last summer, and that begs the question: during USMNT World Cup Qualifying, what would your pre-game song be?

3) What are the benefits to having relegation as part of the soccer ecosystem?

4) Is Thomas Muller the most underrated player of his generation?

5) Why are there so few Serie A teams in Southern Italy? Are there any other regions in Europe with very little top flight soccer?

6) Which member of the Concacaf Caribbean Football Union would make the USMNT if they were annexed by, I assume, US Soccer?

7) What shirt sponsors have aesthetically ruined the kit they sponsor?

8) Graham's recommendations for how to enjoy a match (and overall holiday) in Scotland.

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USMNT player pool analysis: Musah, Zardes, Pulisic, Sargent, Robinson, and Adams

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 19:32:00 GMT

With another set of World Cup Qualifiers in the books for the U.S., Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of various players in the USMNT pool.

In the first segment, we analyze Josh Sargent and Gyasi Zardes. What’s holding Sargent back from scoring more goals? And does Zardes fit in the USMNT’s 4-3-3 shape? In the second segment, we discuss Christian Pulisic and Antonee Robinson. How do we tell when Pulisic is back in form? And what needs to improve in Robinson’s game? Finally, in segment three, we dive into Yunus Musah and Tyler Adams. How does Musah take his game to the next level? And can Tyler Adams be more purposeful with his passing? All that - and more - on the show.

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Weekend Review! Senegal take AFCON glory, Milan heat up the title race, and Barcelona are (sort of) back!

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:53:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe are here to look back on an action-packed weekend! Senegal are your African champions after a slightly underwhelming final in Cameroon, there's a hot title race in Italy following the Derby Della Madonnina, Bayern Munich opened up a comfortable lead in the Bundesliga at the expense of RB Leipzig, and Barcelona are back! Kind of!

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Allocation Disorder: "Luca de la Torre has been good tonight" and other in-depth takes from USA-Honduras

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:33:00 GMT

Paul and Sam are up late to discuss the USA's 3-0 win over Honduras in World Cup Qualification... and also defrost a little bit. What can we take away from this game, how much do we know about this USMNT, which players have helped or harmed their status with the team, and much much more!

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USMNT vs. Honduras deep-dive review: Freezing weather, tweaks in central midfield, a new starting XI, and much, much more

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 05:16:00 GMT

Another day, another World Cup Qualifier for the USMNT! On this episode, Taylor and Joe break down the U.S.'s latest qualifier against Honduras. How much did the weather impact the game? What did we make of Gregg Berhalter's lineup? And who impressed on the field? All that - and much, much more - on the show.

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January transfer window review: Barcelona and Newcastle's smart business, Spurs and Arsenal clear house & US players invade Europe!

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 17:08:00 GMT

Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to look back at some of the best and worst business done in the January transfer window! We start off with Barcelona somehow bringing in loads of talent on a limited budget, and then take a look at Newcastle (who sort of did the opposite). Plus, clear-outs at Arsenal, Manchester United and Spurs, smart signings for Liverpool, Villa and City, and roughly 274 Americans were on the move: which ones will have the biggest impact? All that plus Rangers, Juventus and Bournemouth (obviously).

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AFCON Quarterfinals: Senegal and Cameroon look dominant, Salah and Mane remain prominent

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 20:30:00 GMT

Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruthven are here to discuss the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals, which gave us great performances from Mo Salah and Sadio Mane, a very playful referee, and a few teams who appear poised to go the distance in Cameroon!

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Allocation Disorder: Personality differences between Canada and the USMNT, World Cup qualification scenarios, and much more

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 17:00:00 GMT

It’s a special mid-week edition of Allocation Disorder! After covering the game at Tim Horton’s Field, Sam, Paul, and Josh Kloke share their thoughts on Canada’s 2-0 win over the USMNT. Is it time for Canada to pack their bags for Qatar? What was missing for the U.S. on Sunday? All that - and much, much more - on the show.

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What went wrong for the USMNT against Canada? And what needs to change against Honduras

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 02:12:00 GMT

Well, that was a game. On this episode, Taylor and Joe dive into the USMNT's 2-0 loss away to Canada in World Cup Qualifying. What went wrong for the U.S.? What was behind their attacking struggles? And what needs to change ahead of Wednesday's game against Honduras? All that - and much more - on the show.

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Allocation Disorder: From Columbus, Paul and Sam discuss the USMNT’s World Cup Qualifier against El Salvador and look ahead to Canada

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 15:25:00 GMT

Paul is back! On this episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam dive into the USMNT’s latest World Cup Qualifier, Thursday’s home game against El Salvador. They were both at the stadium in Columbus, so what did they make of the game? Which players stood out? Plus, what should the U.S. expect against Canada on Sunday? Paul and Sam get to all that - and more - on the show.

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USMNT vs. El Salvador deep-dive review: Tim Weah’s importance, Christian Pulisic’s struggles, analyzing the U.S.'s tactics, and so much more from the USMNT's latest World Cup Qualifier

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:01:00 GMT

After watching (and re-watching) the USMNT’s World Cup Qualifier against El Salvador, Taylor and Joe are here with their full, deep-dive review. What did we make of Gregg Berhalter’s lineup and his decision to start Jesus Ferreira up top? What did the USMNT do well? And what did they struggle with? All that - and so much more - on the show.

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AFCON Round of 16 Review: Salah takes the 'Ronaldo' penalty, Mane leads the Lions & tragedy in Yaoundé

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:45:00 GMT

Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruthven look back on the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16—a slate of games that was overshadowed by tragedy, but which provided underdog wins, plenty of shootouts and no shortage refereeing controversies.

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USMNT World Cup Qualifying talk! Our analysis of Berhalter’s roster, building our preferred U.S. starting XI, what on earth should we expect from Canada, and much more

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 19:51:00 GMT

It’s almost World Cup Qualifying time for the USMNT! On this episode, Taylor, Joe, and Graham dive into the U.S.’s latest roster, preview their upcoming opponents (El Salvador, Canada, and Honduras), build their preferred starting eleven, and much more.

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Weekend Review: AFCON updates, a convincing win for Chelsea, an unconvincing result for Juventus, a definitively Atletico performance from Atletico, and Graham lays down his in-stadium food laws

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 18:02:00 GMT

Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to discuss all the biggest results from this past weekend. Up first, we go deep on the Premier League, with particular attention going to Chelsea's 2-0 win over Tottenham, which featured tactical adjustments for both teams, an incredible goal from Ziyech, and a thankless performance from Harry Kane.

After that, it's a Continental Round-Up, featuring a what-could-have-been draw between Milan and Juventus, a hard-fought win for Atletico, and a non-aggression pact between Real Madrid and Barcelona.

And finally, we discuss the first two knockout round AFCON games. Congrats to Tunisia and Burkina-Faso, and thanks to the latter for an opportunity to diagram some penalties!

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Allocation Disorder: Leeds' offer for Brenden Aaronson, Paul Arriola’s reported move to FC Dallas, ways to improve MLS, and much more w/Bobby Warshaw

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:38:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Bobby Warshaw joins Sam to talk MLS, Gregg Berhalter, and much more!

In the first segment, Sam and Bobby discuss Paul Arriola’s reported move to FC Dallas. What does this move mean for Arriola? And what does it mean for his USMNT prospects? In the second segment, they analyze ways to improve MLS and Leeds United’s interest in Brenden Aaronson. Finally, in the third segment, Bobby and Sam talk tools of the trade. How exhausting is breaking news for Sam? And for Bobby, what is it like recording the U.S. Soccer Podcast with Gregg Berhalter? All that - and more - on the show.

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Lamela's rabona and the best goals of 2021, Rafa Benitez’s downfall, VSPs for our national teams, and more listener questions

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 19:39:00 GMT

It’s listener question time! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe team up to answer your lovely inquires. From soccer wedding officiants to unqualified coaches, you can find the full list of questions that we answered down below:

1) The Premier League has decided to allow one amateur player per team, and we have each been selected. Which Premier League team would each of us choose to be added to in order to give us the best chance of scoring a Premier League goal?

2) What are our very specific predictions for our respective national teams in 2022?

3) What goal do we think was the goal of the year for 2021?

4) What's gone wrong for Rafa Benitez?

5) In honor is Ted Lasso, who are some of the most unqualified coaches in soccer history?

6) Which footballer, past or present, would we have wanted to officiate our weddings?

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AFCON Update! Strong showings from Cameroon and Nigeria, the opposite of that for Ghana and Algeria, Senegal is the new Portugal, and much much more!

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:48:00 GMT

Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to discuss the latest events in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations.

Group A - Cameroon tops the group in convincing (but also sort of unconvincing?) fashion

Group B - Senegal still only has one goal thus far, so naturally we think there's a chance they end up winning the whole thing. Or, at least, Ryan does! Plus, big (literally) numbers for Malawi and perfect kits for Zimbabwe.

Group C - Ghana in need of a rebuild, Gabon not in need of their most famous player, and Achraf Hakimi is very very good.

Group D - Nigeria looking strooooong while Egypt are mostly just looking for Salah.

Group E - The most delicately positioned group: all four can advance, all four can potentially crash out. But only Sierra Leone has garnered Graham's undying loyalty.

Group F - Ryan ensures that someone from this group will end up as your 2022 AFCON Champions!

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Americans in Action! Dike’s first game for West Brom looks awfully familiar, Pepi starts, Kellyn Acosta’s move, plus Rusnak’s move to Seattle, TFC’s swap deal, and more MLS news

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:44:00 GMT

It’s Americans in Action time! Taylor, Graham, and Joe looked through the film and came ready to chat about how a number of different Americans performed over the weekend.

On this show, we discuss Pepi’s first start for Augsburg, Dike’s West Brom debut, Scally’s first game back after COVID, Pulisic’s struggles, and so, so much more. Before discussing those American performances, we spend the first segment running through MLS news and notes! From Albert Rusnak’s move to Seattle to the Rapids trading Kellyn Acosta to LAFC to Justin Che’s move from Dallas to Hoffenheim, there was plenty to get to.

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Weekend Review! Man City dominate, Sierra Leone’s AFCON fairytale continues & Real Madrid claim silverware!

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:08:00 GMT

The Weekend Review is here! While Taylor battles the wintry elements on the east coast, Ryan, Graham and Joe convene to discuss the action at the Etihad, the lack of action at Tottenham, some big matches at AFCON, Real Madrid’s Supercopa victory, and much more!

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Allocation Disorder: What does Ricardo Pepi’s transfer mean for Pepi and FC Dallas? Plus, a look at Mexico, Austin FC, the Houston Dynamo, and more with Jon Arnold

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:30:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Jon Arnold joins Sam to discuss a slew of different topics. In the first segment, Sam and Jon discuss Ricardo Pepi’s move to the Bundesliga and FC Dallas’ offseason. In segment two, Jon dives deep on the Mexican men’s national team ahead of their World Cup Qualifiers at the end of this month. Finally, in the third segment, it’s all about the Houston Dynamo and Austin FC. What is the outlook for those two teams ahead of the 2022 MLS season? All that - and more - on the show.

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Listener Questions! Cities that suck at soccer, Premier League jerseys & a Vampiric XI!

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 19:12:00 GMT

Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham are fielding your listener questions! On today's episode, we consider the female soccer figures who could manage in the men's game, the major cities in the world that suck at soccer, and an XI inspired by What We Do In The Shadows!

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Bundesliga catch-up w/ Manuel Veth: Is Ricardo Pepi a sign of things to come for Augsburg, what needs to change for Dortmund to challenge Bayern this season, and will Jesse Marsch get another Bundesliga gig?

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 21:27:00 GMT

Manuel Veth makes his triumphant return! We discuss a whole lotta Bundesliga, including...

1) Eintracht Frankfurt's strong first half of the campaign

2) Dortmund still looking like a collection of individuals vs a cohesive unit under Marco Rose

3) Bayern Munich continuing to be Bayern Munich

4) The differences in journalistic standards between the United States, Canada and Germany

5) Ricardo Pepi's move to Augsburg: how did it happen and what does it mean for the club's long term plans

6) The role of private investors in skirting the 50+1 rule

7) The roots of Freiburg and Hoffenheim's strong seasons so far

8) The poor results keep coming for Wolfsburg and Gladbach: what happens next?

9) Is Jesse Marsch likely to get another Bundesliga coaching gig anytime soon?

10) Is Domenico Tedesco the man to turn around Leipzig's fortunes?

11) which 2. Bundesliga club is most likely to be playing in the top flight next season, and which ones would be best for the league?

12) Stuttgart struggling, but no pressure on Pellegrino Matarazzo

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Americans in Action! Pepi’s Bundesliga debut, Musah and McKennie analysis, the USMNT’s January Camp roster, plus Diego Valeri’s reported move and more MLS updates

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 17:22:00 GMT

On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into a whole bunch of American-centric action from the soccer world. In the first segment, we discuss the USMNT’s January Camp roster and some recent news and notes from around MLS.

Then in the second and third segments, we chat about how a number of different USMNT-ers performed over the weekend. How did Ricardo Pepi do in his Bundesliga debut? What about Yunus Musah's performance against Real Madrid and Weston McKennie’s game against Roma? All that - and plenty more - on the show.

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Weekend Review! AFCON is underway, Newcastle’s dismal display (in the FA Cup), Ricardo Pepi's big day, Juve vs. Roma was cray-zay, and much, much more

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:16:00 GMT

It was a crazy busy weekend of soccer! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe convene to talk through the action from the weekend and discuss anything and everything, including AFCON, the FA Cup, Ricardo Pepi’s Bundesliga debut, a wild game between Roma and Juventus in Serie A, and so, so much more.

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Allocation Disorder: Inside Toronto FC’s busy offseason, Lorenzo Insigne’s salary, looking ahead to the USMNT's World Cup Qualifier against Canada, and more

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 19:08:29 GMT

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Sam is joined by The Athletic’s Josh Kloke to discuss Toronto FC’s pursuit of Lorenzo Insigne, his record-setting salary, Toronto's DP situation, and more. Then, it’s on to some discussion about the USMNT’s upcoming World Cup Qualifier against Canada on January 30th. What will the atmosphere be like? How dangerous is this Canada team? All that - and more - on the show.

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What’s going wrong for Manchester United, Insigne to Toronto and MLS coaching changes, and answering more listener questions

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 19:21:00 GMT

It’s been a busy soccer week, so Taylor, Graham, and Joe are back together to update listeners on a host of topics and to answer some questions!

In the first segment, we discuss what’s going wrong for Manchester United under Ralf Rangnick and dive into the latest information coming out of the Lukaku/Chelsea situation. In the second segment, we chat about Lorenzo Insigne’s upcoming move to Toronto FC, new coaching hires for a few MLS teams, and give some USMNT transfer updates. Then in the third and final segment, we answer your questions! You can find the full list of questions that we addressed down below:

1) How will Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo retire? Will they have a farewell tour?

2) Why did LAFC fall off the last two seasons? And has this called into question Bob Bradley's reputation as a head coach?

3) How can we solve time wasting in soccer? Or does it need to be solved in the first place?

4) How many tickets are available to away fans in a given match?

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The ideal managers to have as podcast partners, the differences between a good club manager and a good national team coach, the impact of a winter World Cup on the transfer market, and more Listener Questions!

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 19:00:00 GMT

With Ryan still wandering the world on vacation, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to answer 6 listener questions:

1) If you could have a show in the style of the Gregg Berhalter-Bobby Warshaw USMNT podcast, which club manager would you choose to be your recurring guest?

2) With no World Cup this summer, why won't the Premier League extend its season into June?

3) Why does UEFA have draws for the knockout round of the Champions League, as opposed to having a set bracket a la the World Cup?

4) What makes one a good international manager, as opposed to a good club team manager?

5) How will a winter World Cup affect the upcoming summer transfer market?

6) Will Jesse Marsch’s dismissal from Leipzig have an adverse effect on the growth of Americans coaching abroad?

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Americans in Action: January transfer window moves that have happened, might happen, or need to happen, featuring Pepi, Dike, Miles Robinson and more!

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 21:56:00 GMT

Taylor is joined by Joe and Graham to discuss some of the Americans that have already moved in the January window, as well as some of the moves that have been rumored, a few players in desperate need of a new club, and the Americans in Scotland that have most impressed our resident Glaswegian.

Players discussed in this episode include, but are not limited to...

1) Ricardo Pepi - How do Augsburg play and how will Pepi fit in?

2) Daryl Dike - A familiar manager could (could) mean good things for Dike!

3) Caden Clark - Back to New York isn't necessarily a bad thing

4) Miles Robinson - At home in Atlanta, for now.

5) James Sands - Will he and Graham become best friends? Probably.

6) Matthew Hoppe - Remember him? Hopefully a Belgian club does!

7) Sergino Dest - Should he stay or should he go?

8) Chris Mueller - Changing times at Hibs could be a problem for the new arrival.

9) Bryan Reynolds - Will he be released from Jose's punishment corner? Only time will tell.

10) Many, many more!

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Weekend Review! Arsenal test City like few teams have this year, Tuchel drops Lukaku against Liverpool, action in La Liga, and much more

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 17:54:00 GMT

It’s Weekend Review time! Joe, Graham, and Taylor (and Sophie) combine to chat about the action from this past weekend. We discuss Arsenal vs. Manchester City, Chelsea vs. Liverpool (and the drama surrounding that match), a few games from La Liga, a pair of big USMNT transfers, and much more.

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New Year's Resolutions for Man City, Man United, Steven Gerrard, England, Gregg Berhalter and many many more!

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 15:50:00 GMT

Graham, Ryan, and Taylor take turns suggesting some possible New Year's Resolutions for clubs, coaches and players in the football/soccer world... and make a few for themselves as well!

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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!

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 16:19:00 GMT

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?

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 18:26:00 GMT

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!

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 17:55:00 GMT

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

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 19:52:00 GMT

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!

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 20:21:00 GMT

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

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT

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

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:48:00 GMT

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

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 19:26:00 GMT

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

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:08:00 GMT

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!

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 02:43:00 GMT

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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Allocation Disorder: Providence Park’s impressive atmosphere, an update on NYCFC’s stadium search, the potential end of the Diego Valeri era, and more storylines ahead of MLS Cup

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Sam is joined by Matt Pentz and Alex Abnos of The Athletic to talk all about Saturday’s MLS Cup. Is this the end of the Diego Valeri era in Portland? Why do the Pacific Northwest teams keep making MLS Cup? Is NYCFC ever going to get their own stadium? Sam, Matt, and Alex talk about all that and much more.

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Liverpool, Bayern, and Ajax are flying, Barca end up in the Europa League, record USMNT participation, and more from the Champions League group stage

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 19:05:00 GMT

The Champions League group stage is officially in the books! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe discuss what went down, how it went down, and what comes next for the teams moving on to the knockout stages.

In the first segment, we chat about Groups A through C and discuss PSG’s issues, Manchester City’s balance, Liverpool as favorites, and Ajax’s incredible run. In the second segment, it’s on to Groups D through F to heap praise on Bayern, collectively sigh at Barcelona, and question Real Madrid and Inter. Finally, in the third segment, we talk through the American-filled Group G and Chelsea and Juventus’ prospects after making it out of Group H.

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Listener Questions! Where would the USMNT finish in a Premier League season, the best and worst second halves to a season, what makes Carlo Ancelotti such a successful manager, and much more!

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:57:00 GMT

On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe answer some of your wonderful listener questions! You can find the full list that we discussed down below:

1) Is it better for the MLS Cup championship game to be played in a neutral venue or at the home ground of the higher seeed?

2) Where does Jordan Morris fit into Gregg Berhalter's USMNT?

3) What makes Carlo Ancelotti such a good manager?

4) If the USMNT were in the Premier League for this season, where would they finish?

5) Where will Newcastle finish this campaign, and what are some of the best and worst end-of-season turnarounds in soccer history?

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MLS Cup Preview: How Portland and NYCFC will play, players to watch, strengths, weaknesses, and more! Plus, USMNT roster analysis

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 19:25:00 GMT

MLS Cup is just around the corner! Oh, and there’s a USMNT game coming up soon, too! On this episode, Taylor, Joe, and Jordan Angeli break down Gregg Berhalter’s roster for the U.S.’s upcoming friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina on December 18th.

We chat about that in the first segment before looking ahead to Saturday’s MLS Cup matchup between the Portland Timbers and New York City FC in the second and third segments.

What should we expect from each team? How will they play? How can they exploit each other’s weaknesses? We talk about all that - and make some Very Specific Predictions - on the show.

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Weekend Review! Jesse Marsch is out at Leipzig, Portland and NYCFC advance to MLS Cup, refereeing controversy in Der Klassiker, and so much more

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 16:01:00 GMT

It’s Weekend Review time! Ryan, Graham, and Joe teamed up to chat about a chunk of the action from this past weekend, including the MLS Conference Finals, Bayern vs. Dortmund, a host of Premier League games, and more! Before any of that, though, we discussed RB Leipzig and Jesse Marsch “parting ways”. What went wrong for Marsch? And why did Leipzig want to go in a different direction? All that - and more still - on the show.

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Allocation Disorder: FC Cincinnati want Jim Curtin, plus other coaching updates, postseason craziness, Mexico's national team rebrand, and much more

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:30:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Sam is joined by Felipe Cardenas! Sam and Felipe talk MLS playoffs, potential coaching changes, Mexico’s national team rebrand, and much more.

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Famous soccer conspiracy theories, MLS’s weird playoff schedule, AFCON’s impact on clubs, and many more listener questions

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:05:00 GMT

On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe answer some of your wonderful listener questions! You can find the full list that we discussed down below:

1) For MLS to take the next step in its evolution, does it need to change the playoff schedule?

2) Which clubs will be at a disadvantage with players taking part in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations?

3) Why don't players get fired like coaches do?

4) Which leagues or clubs will benefit most from a winter World Cup?

5) What are some of our favorite soccer games that were played in bad weather? And why don’t more stadiums have retractable roofs?

6) What are some of the most famous conspiracy theories in soccer?

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MLS conference semifinals review w/ Joe and Jordan: NYCFC switch it up against the Revs, RSL twirl their mustaches, Portland powers past Colorado, and Philly needs more goals!

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 18:41:00 GMT

On today's episode, Joe and Jordan return to discuss the second round of MLS playoffs aka the conference semifinals aka the MLS Cup quarterfinals. There are 10 goals, 2 shootouts, 1 late late winner, 2 red cards, and zero partridges in pear trees.

In the first half of the show, we discussed the Eastern Conference (New England-NYCFC and Philadelphia-Nashville) before moving on to the Western Conference (Sporting KC-RSL and Colorado-Portland).

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Americans in Action: Gio Reyna is back in training! Tessman shines, questions arise about Dest, cold Word Cup Qualifiers, and much more

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 19:11:00 GMT

Taylor and Joe are back with another look at various USMNT-ers who were in action this past weekend. We discuss Tanner Tessman’s sharp performance, Konrad’s struggles, John Brooks trying to work his way back into the USMNT fold, Konrad's struggles, and a whole bunch more. Also, up front: an update on upcoming USMNT camps and Word Cup Qualifier locations!

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Weekend Review! Rangnick makes his move to Manchester, Vinicius Jr. lifts Real Madrid over Sevilla, Orange County win silverware in the USL Championship, RSL keep RSL-ing, and more

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:06:00 GMT

It's International Daryl Grove Day! We honor our colleague's memory with some happy remarks and a spirited round of The Wikipedia Game, and then it's on to the Weekend Review.

If you'd like to support the recipient of the community service award given in Daryl's honor, you can head here: Richmond Conexiones They are a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization here in Richmond that designs its programs according to the needs and interests of the mostly Latinx immigrant residents in Southwood apartments and southside Richmond.

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On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe chat about City's win over a strong West Ham team, Manchester United's decision to hire Ralf Rangnick on an interim basis, Real Madrid's win over Sevilla in La Liga, the USL Championship Final, MLS playoffs, Copa Libertadores, and much more.

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David Ochoa plays the villain in one of the weirdest MLS games ever, Hany Mukhtar and Nashville play through Orlando, a demolition derby in Chester, and more from Round One of the MLS Cup Playoffs

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:14:00 GMT

We're in the thick of the MLS Cup Playoffs and things are getting wild! On this episode, Taylor, Joe, and Jordan Angeli team up to analyze Round One, which included six games, a penalty shootout, a game that "set soccer back probably 10 years in terms of style", and a whole bunch of other stuff.

We discussed Seattle vs. RSL and Nashville vs. Orlando in detail before getting to Philly vs. the Red Bulls, SKC vs. Vancouver, Portland vs. Minnesota, and NYCFC vs. Atlanta United.

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TSS’s Annual Soccer Thanksgiving Special! Courageous NWSL players, a failed European Super League, the USMNT’s second-place spot in WCQ, and many other things we're thankful for

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 19:06:00 GMT

It's our annual Thanksgiving show! With just a couple of days until Thanksgiving, Taylor, Ryan, Joe, and Snaves gathered around their respective mics to talk about soccer things that they're thankful for this year. From the USMNT's current position in World Cup Qualifying to having plenty of soccer on TV to still being able to eat ketchup, there was plenty to chat about.

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Weekend Review: NWSL Championship recap, plus Liverpool rampant against Arsenal, Ole Out at Man United, Xavi very much in at Barcelona, and MLS playoff review

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 19:43:00 GMT

On a packed episode of The Total Soccer Show, Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to talk about allll the many things that happened this past weekend, including...

1) The NWSL Championship game: how good was Trinity Rodman, was the winning goal good or lucky or both, and praise for both teams in a hard-fought game.

2) Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is out... meaning we have to talk about Manchester United again, albeit briefly.

3) Liverpool hang four on Arsenal while Klopp and Arteta did some screaming

4) Xavi is at the wheel for Barcelona's game against rivals Espanyol: what did we make of the new manager's first game?

5) MLS playoff recap, featuring thundering goals, an angry centerback, late winners, and a whole lot of fun.

6) Ryan goes to a Serie A game... and is, as expected, slightly underwhelmed.

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International Break Review! Canada dominate, Italy & Portugal face tricky fate

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Five of the six FIFA confederations pursued World Cup Qualification during this international break (come on OFC, get it together!) and nine teams qualified for the big show in Qatar. Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe are here to look at the success stories, the also-rans, and whatever Scotland is these days.

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How Conte and Nuno differ, what are soccer’s biggest revolutionizing moments, is having a men’s World Cup every three years a good idea, and more listener questions

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 20:30:00 GMT

On this show, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe answer your listener questions! You can find the full list down below:

1) Which footballer would you want to be your dad?

2) If you could place a player in their prime at a different club with a different playing style, where would you move them?

3) What if FIFA went to a 3 year cycle for the men's World Cup?

4) How would we rank the following football leagues in terms of style, skill level, and entertainment: Scottish Premier League, English Championship, Major League Soccer, and Liga MX?

5) What was the biggest revolutionizing moment in the soccer world?

6) How does Conte's style of three at the back differ from Nuno's three at the back? If Nuno was unwilling or unable to keep his style when he moved to Spurs, what does Conte have that Nuno did not?

7) How can we celebrate Daryl on his birthday (11/29)? In addition to hugging people & using puns, what are some causes or charities that we could support in his honor?

And as Taylor discussed at the end of the show, here are some charities that you can donate to in Daryl's honor:

Colorectal Cancer Alliance: https://www.ccalliance.org/

Street Soccer USA: https://www.streetsoccerusa.org/

The Healing Place/Caritas: https://www.caritasva.org/programs/healing-place/

Richmond Conexiones: https://www.instagram.com/richmondconexiones/?hl=en

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NWSL Final Preview! How the Chicago Red Stars and the Washington Spirit got here, Trinity Rodman, Sarah Gorden, and other key players, predictions, and more w/Claire Watkins and Jason Anderson

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 21:00:00 GMT

It's almost time for the NWSL Final! On this show, Joe is joined by two special guests to preview that final (Saturday, 12PM ET on CBS). First, Joe chats with Claire Watkins about all things Chicago Red Stars. Claire gives some background on the Red Stars' season, their coach, key players, tactics, and more. Then in the second half of the show, Joe chats with Jason Anderson about the Washington Spirit. Jason discusses the Spirit's tactical changes, Trinity Rodman's sci-fi-esque stardom, Washington's resilience, and much more.

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From Kingston, Paul and Sam dive into the USMNT’s World Cup Qualifier against Jamaica and look back at the U.S.’s performance in The Ocho so far (plus, Canada!)

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss the USMNT’s 1-1 draw with Jamaica in World Cup Qualifying. What did they notice from the stadium in Kingston? What was it like watching *that* Antonio goal in person? And why did the U.S. struggle to win second balls? Paul and Sam chat about those things, look back at how the USMNT has performed in The Ocho so far, and look ahead to the U.S.'s away qualifier against Canada in 2022.

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USMNT v Jamaica deep-dive review: Crazy goals, tactical nuances in midfield, standout performers, and much more

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 03:39:00 GMT

Taylor and Joe watched and rewatched..so what did they make of the USMNT’s latest World Cup Qualifier against Jamaica? Plus, who played well? Who struggled? How did the team look tactically? We talk about all those things - and put a nice little bow on the November window - on the show!

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"Maybe this was just a horrible idea" Matt Pentz and Pablo Maurer discuss their recent piece on the MLS is Back tournament

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 19:46:00 GMT

The Athletic's Matt Pentz and Pablo Maurer discuss their recent piece on The MLS is Back tournament: how did the decision makers decide to hold the tournament, what were the other possible host locations, which teams enjoyed it the most and which ones liked it the least, the role it played in facilitating the Black Players for Change movement, and much much more!

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"They weren't going to be pushed around": From Cincinnati, Paul, Sam, and Felipe review the USMNT’s latest battle with Mexico

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:30:00 GMT

The Atheltic’s Sam Stejskal, Paul Tenorio, and Felipe Cárdenas were at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati last night and witnessed the USMNT’s 2-0 win over Mexico first-hand. What did they think of the U.S.’s performance? And what went wrong for Mexico? Find out on the show!

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USMNT v Mexico deep-dive review: Dos a Cero! How the U.S. put together the best performance of Gregg Berhalter's tenure

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 07:22:00 GMT

What. A. Game. On this episode, Taylor and Joe sink their teeth into the USMNT's 2-0 World Cup Qualifying win over Mexico. How did the U.S. take down their rivals for the third consecutive time in a calendar year? Who played especially well? And what did Taylor learn from being at the game in Cincinnati? We talk about all that - and much more - on the show.

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USMNT vs. Mexico Preview! Mexico’s key players, Tata’s tactics, a potential USMNT starting XI, and much more

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 22:15:00 GMT

Taylor and Joe are here with a preview of the USMNT’s World Cup Qualifier against Mexico that will take place on Friday in Cincinnati! How does Mexico play under Tata Martino, who are their key players, and how will they look to attack the U.S.? We talk about all of that and plenty of USMNT topics as well.

Plus, at the top of the show, we chat about the U.S. men’s U-20s and announce some upcoming live video pre and postgame shows for the USMNT’s World Cup Qualifiers over the next week or so!

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MLS Decision Day analysis w/Matt Doyle! Wondo retires, the Colorado Rapids finish on top of the West, the Red Bulls sneak into the playoffs, and much, much more

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 22:27:00 GMT

MLS Decision Day was wild, as it always is. On this episode, Joe is joined by Matt Doyle to break down Sunday's Decision Day and to look ahead to the first round of the playoffs. From Wondo's retirement to the Rapids winning the West to Orlando sneaking past a revitalized Montreal team to the Red Bulls lighting up folks on social media, there was plenty to discuss from Sunday's action - and more still to chat about related to the upcoming postseason.

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Weekend Review! Manchester City best United, Nkunku and Leipzig speed past Dortmund, Inter and Milan clash in Serie A, drama on Decision Day in MLS, and more

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 16:25:00 GMT

It’s Weekend Review time! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe convene to chat about the latest busy soccer weekend. From the Manchester and Milan derbies to Leipzig vs. Dortmund in the Bundesliga to Decision Day in MLS (which Joe and Matt Doyle will cover in more detail later today), there was plenty to discuss!

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Allocation Disorder: Paul and Sam break down the USMNT’s November roster! Plus, updates on some MLS coaching and front office situations

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:30:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam analyze Gregg Berhalter’s roster for the USMNT’s two upcoming World Cup Qualifiers. What’s up with some of the notable omissions? Which players did Berhalter mention in his recent press conference? Paul and Sam discuss that - and more - before diving into some recent MLS news/updates in Houston and San Jose.

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Breaking down the latest USMNT roster for World Cup qualifying: Brooks out, Dest hurt, Pulisic lives, and Gianluca Busio has the best name in camp

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 18:28:00 GMT

Joe and Taylor took a look at the roster, sat in on Gregg Berhalter's press conference, and then recorded a deeeep dive look at the latest USMNT roster ahead of World Cup qualifying games against Mexico and Jamaica. Here's the roster, if you haven't seen it:

GOALKEEPERS (3): Sean Johnson, Zack Steffen, Matt Turner

DEFENDERS (9): Reggie Cannon, Mark McKenzie, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Miles Robinson, Joe Scally, Sam Vines, DeAndre Yedlin, Walker Zimmerman

MIDFIELDERS (7): Kellyn Acosta, Tyler Adams, Gianluca Busio, Sebastian Lletget, Weston McKennie, Yunus Musah, Cristian Roldan

FORWARDS (6): Brenden Aaronson, Paul Arriola, Jesús Ferreira, Ricardo Pepi, Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah

We get into the notable absences (John Brooks, Sergino Dest, Luca de la Torre, to name a few), Berhalter's thoughts on how he constructed this roster, who is most likely to play where, ideal centerback pairings, depth at the Number 9 spot, and much more!

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Champions League Matchday 4 Review! Ajax claw back against Dortmund, Leipzig and PSG thrill, Manchester United leave things late, and more

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:17:00 GMT

It’s Champions League time! On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe gather around their respective microphones to chat about this week's UEFA Champions League action. In addition to quick pit stops in every group, we discuss RB Leipzig’s 2-2 draw with PSG, Ajax’s 3-1 win over Dortmund, and Manchester United’s 2-2 draw with Atalanta in detail!

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"Put that guy on the field: we need goals!" Jason Davis on the upcoming USMNT roster, and a little Decision Day chat as well

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:16:00 GMT

Jason Davis returns to the show and, as always, we get sidetracked early and often. We start with Halloween traditions (naturally) but then quickly get into a whole host of topics relating to the USMNT, including depth at the striker, theories on why we suddenly have so many wingers, the most trusted players in the pool, how to motivate the team to play against opponents who might be playing in the biggest game of their careers, and much much more! Plus, why marrying an engineer is a good idea and the challenges of understanding Bruce Arena.

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Americans in Action: Busio and Tessmann start together for Venezia, Morris plays his first MLS minutes of the season, Aaronson shines for Salzburg, and much more

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 19:28:00 GMT

Taylor and Joe are here to recap how this past weekend went for a number of USMNT-eligible players here in the U.S. and abroad! We start out with some quick hits on players like Weston McKennie, John Brooks, and Jordan Morris, before diving deep on Tanner Tessmann, Gianluca Busio, Luca de la Torre, Joe Scally, and Brenden Aaronson.

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Weekend Review! Tottenham say no-no to Nuno, Barcelona's struggles continue & Zlatan's Milan conquers Rome

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:39:00 GMT

On this Monday’s Weekend Review, Ryan, Taylor and Graham take a look back on the biggest games from Europe!

Manchester United's visit to Tottenham was billed as a face-off between two managers facing the sack—and that billing certainly came to pass when Nuno was relieved of his duties.

Elsewhere, Man City suffered at the hands of Patrick Vieira's Crystal Palace, Roma fell to 10-man Milan, and Barcelona haven't quite ironed out the kinks in the post-Koeman era.

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Allocation Disorder: MLS’s evolving playoff picture, the record-breaking Revs, who should fill open coaching and GM positions across the league, and more

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 15:32:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss a host of MLS topics. From the New England Revolution’s record-breaking season to a look towards the playoffs to a dive into the slew of coaching and GM openings across the league, they cover plenty of ground.

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TSS x Scuffed Crossover Part II: Answering your questions, featuring Weston McKennie thriving in goal, tactical progress under Berhalter, Mexico’s style of play, and much more

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 23:00:00 GMT

It’s another TSS x Scuffed crossover! You can find the first part of the crossover in the Scuffed feed - and here’s part two. On this episode, Adam Belz and Greg Velasquez join Taylor and Joe to answer your USMNT questions, discussing heartburn-inducing qualifiers, our favorite USMNT content, Weston McKennie’s goalkeeping ability, and much more. You can find the full list of questions down below:

1) Who is a player that we feel is ready for a new challenge at the club level? And on the flip side, who is a player that we think could benefit from going down a level?

2) What are your power rankings for top three U.S. field players to play in goal if all goalkeepers suddenly ceased to exist?

3) What is the U.S.’s plan B/C at the 6? And what are the other most daunting drops from the best XI to the backups?

4) Other than each other's podcasts, what are some of our favorite pieces of USMNT content out there?

5) If we could hire one soccer pundit/writer/analyst/pontificator for Gregg Berhalter's staff, who would it be and why?

6) What are Mexico's goals when they have the ball and which of their players do they try to accomplish them with?

7) When GGG was first appointed, he said he wanted to create pressure through possession. To what degree has the team achieved this goal? And has the USMNT improved tactically since the Gold Cup Final win over Mexico?

8) Excluding playing Mexico at the Azteca, which upcoming USMNT World Cup Qualifier gives us the most heartburn?

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Who decides who gets credit for deflected goals, which players defied fans’ expectations and became stars, what happened to Reggie Cannon, and more listener questions

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 15:56:00 GMT

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to answer your lovely questions! From the complexities of the transfer market in Africa to Reggie Cannon’s bizarre situation in Portugal, we covered plenty of topics. You can find the full list of questions down below:

1) Why don't we see more players making big transfers from Africa to other continents?

2) Other than Jesse Marsch, who do we think could be a good future head coach of the USMNT?

3) Can you guys think of any players that managed to smash fans' first impressions of them to become cult heroes?

4) What happened to Reggie Cannon?

5) Are there any famous cases of a player being drunk or high during a match?

6) What is the criteria for deciding who gets credit for a goal (including own goals)?

Plus, at the top of the show, Graham discusses the life and legacy of Scottish football legend Walter Smith.

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Americans in Action: What’s going on with Matt Miazga in La Liga, Weston McKennie puts in a shift in the Derby d'Italia, Luca de la Torre shows some magic, and much more

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 18:42:00 GMT

On this episode, Taylor and Joe chat about how a number of different Americans performed (or didn’t perform) over the weekend. We start out with some quick hits on players like Matthew Hoppe, Chris Richards, John Brooks, Josh Sargent, and others. Then it’s on to more in-depth conversations about Matt Miazga (how’s he doing in La Liga?), Luca de la Torre, Sam Vines, and Weston McKennie.

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Weekend Review: Ole’s Manchester United hit a new low, Real Madrid top Barca in El Clásico, Ajax put five past PSV and hold them to zero, and much more

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:03:00 GMT

On this Monday’s Weekend Review, Taylor, Graham, and Joe discuss much of the on-field (and off-filed) action that occurred in Europe this weekend. We discussed the ever-worsening situation with Manchester United, Real Madrid’s El Clásico victory, Juve vs. Inter in the Derby d'Italia, and Ajax’s resounding win over PSV in the Eredivisie.

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One Year.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Why did the accountant quit his job?

He lost interest.

On this day, a year after Daryl's passing, please take some time to enjoy life... even if it means laughing at Dad Jokes.

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Allocation Disorder: Digging through the recent MLSPA salary release! Which teams are spending well, who’s making big bucks, answering your questions, and more

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 03:20:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam dive into the salary information that was released by the MLS Players Association earlier this week. What trends are they seeing in the salary data? Who is the newest entrant into the top group of MLS earners? Which teams are spending well - and which teams are throwing good money after bad? Paul and Sam discuss all of that - and answer your questions - on the show!

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Champions League Matchday 3 Review! PSG sneak past Marsch’s Leipzig, chaos takes the reigns in Liverpool vs. Atleti, Manchester United pass through Atalanta, and more

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 20:36:00 GMT

On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe take a look back at the Champions League action from the last couple of days. What went wrong for RB Leipzig in their 3-2 loss to PSG? Did Liverpool deserve to beat Atletico Madrid? How good is Erik ten Hag's Ajax? Does Manchester United’s come-from-behind win over Atalanta actually tell us anything about this team? We discuss all of that - and more - on the show.

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A secondary World Cup, coaching badges, Newcastle's ambition and more listener questions!

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Ryan, Graham, and Joe are here to answer your listener questions! Hurrah! From a new World Cup tournament for the nearly-rans, to the intricacies behind obtaining coaching badges, we have you covered!

-Instead of a World Cup every two years, what about a 2nd World Cup with nations that just missed the main World Cup?

-Do you think that the new Newcastle owners are being overly outwardly ambitious?

-What are coaching badges and how do you obtain them?

-Why aren’t South American club soccer leagues more popular in the USA?

-Why did they change the offside rule to negate an offside if a defender makes a defensive play on the ball?

-The US plays its home matches all over the country. In England, all or nearly all of their home matches are at Wembley. Is one or the other more common in international soccer, particularly among the best teams?

-I heard that many Rangers fans would rather cheer for England than Scotland (and many Celtic fans cheer for Ireland). Is there any truth to this?

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Americans in Action: Scally shines for Gladbach, Steffen gets his second-ever Premier League start for Man City, Dest plays on the wing for Barca, and much more

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 20:08:00 GMT

On this episode, Taylor and Joe talk about a slew of Americans who were in action over the weekend! We start out by running through a quick Americans Abroad weekend recap before diving into five specific performances from USMNT-eligible players who saw the field over the last few days. You can find the list of players that we discussed in-depth down below:

1) Joe Scally, who played on both sides of defense for Borussia Mönchengladbach

2) Sergiño Dest, who started at RW for Barcelona

3) Josh Sargent, who started next to Temu Puuki for Norwich City

4) Tim Weah, who started up top for Lille

5) Zack Steffen, who made his second-ever premier league start for Manchester City

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Weekend Review: Leicester City impress while Manchester United find themselves in distress, Lazio hug their way past Inter, Bayern storm towards the title, and much more

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:34:00 GMT

On this Monday’s edition of Weekend Review, Taylor, Graham, and Joe discuss a slate of games from England, Germany, Italy, and Spain! From Leicester’s impressive 4-2 win over Manchester United in the Premier League to Barcelona’s 3-1 win over Valencia in La Liga to a pair of leagues in between, there was plenty to get to.

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Who are some of the world’s most unique soccer players, why aren’t pros better with both feet, do other countries have dual national panics, and more listener questions

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:30:00 GMT

Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe are here to answer your listener questions! From two-footedness to #DualNationalPanic, there was plenty to get to. You can find the full list of questions down below:

1) Why aren’t professional footballers better with both feet?

2) Are there comparable dual national situations to the United States and Mexico?

3) Who are some of the most unique players in the world?

4) Would Bradley (Michael or Bob) have provided the direction and leadership that the USMNT lacked against Panama?

5) If a CONCACAF team is going to force the USMNT to have possession, what happens if the U.S. does the same to them?

6) Who are some players whose off-field actions make us like them (and perhaps their teams) even more?

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USMNT v Costa Rica deep-dive World Cup Qualifying review: How did the U.S. perform in a critical game? Plus, analysis of Berhalter’s lineup, the MMA midfield, goals, and more

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:57:00 GMT

Taylor and Joe watched it back and now they’re here to talk about it. “It”, of course, being the USMNT’s latest World Cup qualifier: a 2-1 win over Costa Rica. How did the U.S. perform in this critical game? What did we make of Gregg Berhalter’s lineup and tactical approach? Who played well? And who struggled? We discussed all of those things - plus, we gave some overall thoughts on the October window and looked ahead to November - on the show.

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Allocation Disorder: From Columbus, Paul and Sam recap the USMNT's latest World Cup qualifier vs. Costa Rica

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:18:00 GMT

On this USMNT-centric episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss the U.S.'s latest World Cup qualifier: their clash with Costa Rica on Wednesday evening. How did the U.S. perform? And what did we learn about the team from this Costa Rica game and from this window? You can hear all of that, plus praise for Sergiño Dest and Yunus Musah and analysis of Berhalter's decision to start Zack Steffen over Matt Turner, on the show.

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Allocation Disorder: From Panama City, Paul and Sam dig into the USMNT's World Cup qualifier against Panama

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 15:31:00 GMT

On this episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam dive into the USMNT’s 1-0 loss to Panama in World Cup Qualifying. How should Gregg Berhalter have rotated his lineup for this game? What were some of the on-field factors behind the defeat? And what was the atmosphere like in Panama? Paul and Sam talk about all of those things, and more, on the show.

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USMNT v Panama deep-dive review: What went wrong for the U.S.? Short answer: many things

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 03:22:00 GMT

Taylor and Joe are back with another USMNT review show, this time digging into the USMNT's World Cup qualifier against Panama. What were some of the factors that led to the USMNT’s 1-0 loss, their first ever loss to Panama in World Cup Qualifying? What did we make of the lineup? Where does most of the blame for this result lie? We talk about those things - and much more - on the show.

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Greg Lalas previews the 2021 Kicking and Screening Film Festival

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 19:38:00 GMT

Taylor talks to Greg Lalas about the return of the Kicking and Screening Film Festival, which runs from October 12-15 in New York. They've got some excellent films this year, and we get into the creation of the festival, the selection process for deciding on entries, and Greg's favorite soccer films and documentaries. You can find out more about the festival and the lineup by clicking this link.

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Allocation Disorder: Paul and Sam discuss the USMNT's World Cup qualifier against Jamaica in Austin

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 14:23:00 GMT

On this week's episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam talk all about the U.S.'s 2-0 win over Jamaica. Recording from Austin, our hosts discuss the U.S.'s lineup and performance and look ahead to the USMNT's game against Panama on Sunday.

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USMNT v Jamaica World Cup Qualifying review: Pepi stays hot, Musah gets involved, officiating controversy, tactical takeaways, and much more

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 04:26:00 GMT

On this episode, Taylor and Joe analyze the USMNT's World Cup qualifier against Jamaica. There was controversy. There were goals. There was a Tim Ream look-a-like. I mean, you couldn't ask for much more, really.

What did the U.S. do well? Where did they struggle? Who played well? We talk about all of those things - and many more - on the show.

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"Everybody has to take responsibility for their part in the ecosystem." Steph Yang on the latest news from the ongoing NWSL scandal, how we got here, and possible ways forward

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 18:13:00 GMT

The Athletic's Steph Yang discusses the latest fallout from the NWSL/Paul Riley scandal, as well as the player protests last night. But with so many other incidents plaguing the league this season, we get into the system of power itself, how these scandals get covered up, the role of youth soccer in normalizing abuse, and positive development that can (hopefully) help bring about change. For Athletic subscribers, here's a link to Steph's excellent article.

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Why hasn’t someone bought FC Barcelona, what are the most important criteria for 2026 World Cup host cities, and many, many more listener questions

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 17:58:00 GMT

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

1) Is playing for your club more or less valued than playing for your country?

2) Why hasn’t someone bought FC Barcelona?

3) Who are some players whose off-field actions make it challenging to root for them on the field?

4) If nutmegging the goalkeeper with a shot counted as two goals, how would it change soccer?

5) What are the most important factors for FIFA to consider when evaluating potential 2026 World Cup host cities?

6) Will Sydney Leroux ever play for the USA again?

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USMNT vs. Jamaica preview! How does Jamaica play, how can the U.S. beat them, what lineup would we like to see, and more

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 18:56:00 GMT

With the USMNT’s next World Cup Qualifier just days away, Taylor and Joe sat down to preview their next opponent: Jamaica. How does Jamaica play under manager Theodore Whitemore? Who are their key players? How might the U.S. be able to get the upper hand against them? And what U.S. lineup would we like to see in this game? We talk about all that - and much more - on the show.

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Weekend Review: Angry Pep, Sublime Salah, Gold-Plated Zlatan, and bargain-bin Barcelona, plus El Trafico, Milan out-Atalanta-ing Atalanta, and much much more!

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 17:11:00 GMT

First off, if you're in need of bad puns, this is the episode for you! Taylor is back to chat with Graham and Ryan about the biggest games from the weekend!

1) Liverpool v Manchester City was a classic, even if the officiating was not (according to Pep)

2) Atletico Madrid v Barcelona: Simeone's side were dominant, Koeman's side were coached from a phone, and Suarez got his revenge.

3) Atalanta v Milan: No Zlatan. No gold car. No problem. Milan was dominant and won the first 86 minutes 3-0 before losing the final 4+ minutes 2-0. A net 3-2 means all 3 points!

4) El Trafico lives up to its name... in that the final 30 minutes dragged on for a while and everyone seemed to wish they were home watching TV.

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Allocation Disorder: Thoughts on Gregg Berhalter's U.S. roster for October, the Chicago Fire fire Raphael Wicky, news out of FC Cincinnati, and much more

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam react to Gregg Berhalter’s roster for the October World Cup Qualifying window. What do they like? Who are they excited to see? And how do they see game-to-game rotation turning out? After the USMNT chat, it’s on to some MLS topics.

Why did the Chicago Fire fire Raphael Wicky after a 2-0 win? And what’s gone wrong for the Fire in a more general sense?

Finally, to close out the show, Paul and Sam discuss front office news out of FC Cincinnati.

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Should UEFA implement a salary cap system for clubs, if Scotland and the U.S. merged countries what would their new starting lineup be, and many more listener questions

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 20:30:00 GMT

Did someone say “listener questions”? Yes? Good, because on today’s show, Ryan, Graham, and Joe answer your lovely questions! You can find the full list of questions that we discussed down below:

1) What are our thoughts on UEFA’s reported proposal of a salary cap/luxury tax system for teams in European competitions?

2) What is the situation with soccer broadcast rights in countries outside the U.S.? Do they have as much access to games as folks in the U.S.?

3) What is a non-contract agreement in soccer?

4) If the United States and Scotland merged countries, what would their new starting lineup be?

5) When did match officials in England professionalize? And are there any of the traditional big five leagues where match officials are not full-time professionals?

6) Do teams fire coaches too soon?

7) In the entire history of the USMNT, how many players have been on clubs that were elite at the time?

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Champions League Matchday 2 Review! Sheriff Tiraspol pull off a historic upset vs. Real Madrid, Messi does his thing for PSG against City, Atléti steal a late win at the San Siro, and more

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:01:00 GMT

Ryan, Graham, and Joe are back discussing the Champions League - and what a slate of midweek games it was! We chatted about PSG’s win over Manchester City, Sheriff Tiraspol’s historic victory at Real Madrid, AC Milan’s misfortune against Atlético Madrid, and much, much, much more.

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USMNT October World Cup Qualifying roster analysis w/Tom Bogert! McKennie, Musah, and Richards are in, Pulisic and Reyna are out injured, and much more

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 21:29:00 GMT

Joe is joined by MLSsoccer.com's Tom Bogert to discuss Gregg Berhalter's roster for the USMNT's October World Cup Qualifiers! We run through the roster position by position, talk about players that we're especially excited to see, analyze why certain players missed the cut, and build lineups for the Jamaica game on Thursday, October 7th.

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USMNT listener questions w/Adam Snavely! What does Pepi need to show before we anoint him as the chosen one, if the USMNT was a song what would it be, and much more

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 20:09:00 GMT

Adam Snavely is back on the show! After you lovely listeners were kind enough to send in some USMNT-centric questions, Joe and Adam teamed up to answer a handful of them. You can find the full list of questions that we tackled down below:

1) What additional evidence do we need to confirm that Pepi is, in fact, “the striker that was promised”?

2) What are our predictions for Michael Bradley‘s future? Coach? Analyst? Simply retire?

3) Why does Sergiño Dest play at leftback? Is it due to a lack of quality on the left? An over abundance on the right? What is it?

4) If USMNT Twitter was a song, what would it be and why? And if the USMNT was a song, what would it be?

5) Who would we realistically like to manage the USMNT after the 2022 World Cup cycle?

6) Is it too late to for players like Luca de la Torre or Sebastian Soto to wade their way into the mix for the USMNT during WCQ?

7) How is Gianluca Busio doing with Venezia in Italy? Is he helping his USMNT chances?

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Weekend Review: Man City’s press limits Chelsea’s success, Jose Mourinho left in Roman ruins against Lazio, Brentford thrill vs. Liverpool, and much more

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:35:00 GMT

It’s Weekend Review time! With Taylor out on vacation, Ryan, Graham, and Joe recap the soccer weekend that was. From the Premier League to Serie A, to recaps of the action in Spain and MLS, we covered plenty of ground!

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Allocation Disorder: Inside the new, groundbreaking MLS/Liga MX Leagues Cup format, plus an impassioned discussion of FC Dallas

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:00:00 GMT

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam break down the new, revolutionary Leagues Cup format that was announced earlier this week. Why is this MLS/Liga MX collaboration such a big deal? What does it mean for MLS in terms of television revenue? Will this tournament encourage MLS to relax its many roster building mechanisms? And is this Concacaf’s version of the European Super League?

After the Leagues Cup talk, Paul and Sam move on to a discussion of FC Dallas. Sam yells. It’s entertaining. You should listen to it.

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Will arena soccer ever re-rise to prominence, how much money should we be putting on Sheriff to advance in the Champions League, and many, many more listener questions

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 19:12:00 GMT

It’s listener question time! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe teamed up to tackle your lovely inquiries. You can find the full list of questions that we tackled down below:

1) At the Euros this summer, England brought on a couple of players specifically to take penalty kicks in the shootout against Italy. It, uh, didn’t work. Are there any examples of this being a good strategy?

2) In what parts of the world are beach soccer and futsal most popular? And will arena soccer ever become as popular again as it was in the early 1980s?

3) Why don’t we use more data in our analysis of games?

4) How much money should we be putting in FC Sheriff to make it out of their Champions League group?

5) Every once in a while, you hear players and managers refer to other players by nicknames. Are there any interesting nicknames that stick out to us?

6) What's the difference between 'hero-ball' & 'taking the game by the scruff of the neck'?