Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

Today’s show kicks off our coverage of the 2020(?) European Championship! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to preview Group A, which is made up of Italy, Switzerland, Turkey, and Wales.What should viewers expect from these four teams in terms of on-field styles? Who are the key players? What about potential breakout players? All that, and so much more, on the show!Sponsors! BlueChew! Get your first month free using the promo code TSS at BlueChew.com!Freshly! Go to Freshly.com/TSS for $40 off your first two orders!Aura! Go to Aura.com/TSS to get access before anyone else and 3 months for free!ManScaped! Get 20% off and free shipping with the code TSS at Manscaped.com! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Taylor and Joe convene to break down everything that happened in an entertaining Champions League Final between Chelsea and Manchester City!Plus, the TSS gang answer some listener questions! Hurrah!Sponsors! BlueChew! Get your first month free using the promo code TSS at BlueChew.com!Freshly! Go to Freshly.com/TSS for $40 off your first two orders!Aura! Go to Aura.com/TSS to get access before anyone else and 3 months for free!ManScaped! Get 20% off and free shipping with the code TSS at Manscaped.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam start out by analyzing U.S. Soccer’s decision to end their partnership with Soccer United Marketing. What are the pros and cons of this move? What does it mean for Major League Soccer? And how could it impact MLS’s ability to negotiate their next TV deal?After discussing all of those things, Paul and Sam move onto a chat about MLS’s fan landscape and answer some of your lovely questions!Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!ManScaped! Get 20% off & free shipping, with the code TSS at Manscaped.com!Policygenius! You can save 50% or more on life insurance by comparing quotes at Policygenius.com!BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe, Ryan and Taylor get into the details' details about this weekend's Champions League Final. We start off focusing on City and their 800 different lineup/formation possibilities, before moving on to Chelsea, who are courteous enough to at least play the same shape every week. Along the way, we discuss the critical match-ups and tactical battles that could make all the difference, try to figure out how much Christian Pulisic will factor into things, and give some Very Specific Predictions for the Actual Super League's final game!Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!ManScaped! Get 20% off & free shipping, with the code TSS at Manscaped.com!Policygenius! You can save 50% or more on life insurance by comparing quotes at Policygenius.com!BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that many of Europe’s top leagues have finished up their domestic seasons, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe combine to answer some end-of-the-season themed listener questions! You can find the full list of questions down below:1) Which title win from Europe’s top five leagues was the most impressive this year?2) Who are some players from relegated teams around Europe that would really benefit some teams that stayed up?3) Would Liverpool have challenged for the Premier League title if Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez had stayed healthy?4) Are there any teams who spent much of the season at the bottom of their league but started to hit their stride toward the end of the season? 5) Will Taylor admit that Manchester City are a bigger club than Manchester United if City win the Champions League Final on Saturday?6) What story or event in the world would have made Daryl the happiest this season?7) What were the best (and worst) transfers this season?Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!ManScaped! Get 20% off & free shipping, with the code TSS at Manscaped.com!Policygenius! You can save 50% or more on life insurance by comparing quotes at Policygenius.com!BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this special end-of-season Americans abroad review show, Taylor and Joe are joined by the Scuffed Podcast's Adam Belz to talk about the season that was for Americans playing across the Atlantic. Which American made the best move? Which American is most in need of a move? Which player in each position group had the best season? We answer those questions - and many more!Before handing out those awards, Taylor, Joe, and Belz discuss the USMNT's roster for their upcoming Nations League games. Plus, what does this four game window represent for the USMNT? Belz has thoughts.Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!ManScaped! Get 20% off & free shipping, with the code TSS at Manscaped.com!Policygenius! You can save 50% or more on life insurance by comparing quotes at Policygenius.com!BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Taylor and Graham convene to discuss the denouement of Europe’s biggest leagues, and more!La Liga title race: Atletico Madrid picked up their first title since 2014 on a highly dramatic final day in Spain!Premier League conclusion: Chelsea and Liverpool squeaked into the Champions League spots on the final day, thanks in part to Leicester’s (on-brand) poor end to the season. Was this finish Jurgen Klopp’s greatest Liverpool triumph? Bundesliga final day: Robert Lewandowski broke Gerd Muller’s goalscoring record with his 41st of the season in Bayern’s 5-2 win over Augsburg!Serie A conclusion: Napoli Leicester-ed their way our of Champions League contention, while Juventus snuck back on to Europe’s top table!Seattle Sounders vs. Atlanta Utd: Seattle’s undefeated season continues, but Atlanta showed some encouraging signs of improvement as they limbed to third in the East. Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!ManScaped! Get 20% off & free shipping, with the code TSS at Manscaped.com!Policygenius! You can save 50% or more on life insurance by comparing quotes at Policygenius.com!BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss one of the purest joys on the Major League Soccer calendar: Salary Dump Day. Which teams are throwing good money after bad? Which teams are putting their dollars to good use? What lessons can we (or future MLS expansion teams) learn from the salary data? After answering all of those questions, our hosts move on to talk about the return of the Columbus Crew and the USMNT's roster for their May 30th game against Switzerland.Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Helix! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/TSS! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!Wealthfront! To get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/TSS!LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs will help you hire the right person for your role. And, your first job post is free! Just visit LinkedIn.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Stejskal of The Athletic and the Allocation Disorder podcast is back on TSS and ready to talk about, first and foremost, dogs. But then! It's on to the latest USMNT roster: who's in, who will play where, and why we might not see a lot of these faces again this summer. After that, we take a look at the latest MLS Salary Dump (Sam's favorite day of the year according to Taylor) and share some thoughts about the present situations of both FC Cincinnati and the Columbus Crew.Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Helix! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/TSS! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!Wealthfront! To get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/TSS!LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs will help you hire the right person for your role. And, your first job post is free! Just visit LinkedIn.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe assemble (not unlike the Avengers) to answer your listener questions. Is it Chris Richards Time for the United States Men's National Team? How did Sporting Clube de Portugal win their first league title in 19 years? Answers to both of those questions, and many more, on the show. You can find the full list of questions that we discussed down below!1) With Aaron Long's recent injury, is it Chris Richards' time to shine for the USMNT?2) How are player ratings determined? Is the rating completely statistical or is there a subjective element?3) What can MLS do to better develop players who are in their early 20's to help provide solid depth for the USMNT?4) Theoretically, if COVID restrictions were lifted and it was 100% safe to travel, what city would we visit to see both the best soccer and have the best vacation experience this summer? 5) How did Sporting Clube de Portugal win the Portuguese league for the first time in nearly two decades?6) Is the five sub rule here to stay? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor and Joe chat about some of the most notable performances by USMNT-eligible players from around the world. From the Pacific Northwest to Turin, you can find the list of players discussed down below!1) Eryk Williamson, Portland Timbers2) Julian Araujo, LA Galaxy3) Weston McKennie, Juventus4) Christian Pulisic, Chelsea5) Gio Reyna, Borussia Dortmund6) John Brooks, WolfsburgSponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Helix! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/TSS! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!Wealthfront! To get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/TSS!LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs will help you hire the right person for your role. And, your first job post is free! Just visit LinkedIn.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Taylor and Graham convene to discuss an emotion-filled weekend in the beautiful game!- Chelsea vs. Leicester: With fans back at Wembley Stadium, Leicester treated us to one of the all-time great FA Cup Finals. But did Tactics Tommy get his approach wrong?- Chelsea vs. Barcelona: It all went wrong for Emma Hayes’ triumphant Chelsea in the Champions League Final, where they met a Barcelona side who seemed to be playing an entirely different sport, such was their mastery of the occasion!- Juventus vs. Internazionale: With penalties, red cards and no shortage of drama, the Derby D’Italia was an eventful one!- The Spanish Title Race: Things are going down to the last day in Spain between the Madrid sides, while Barcelona fluffed their lines against Celta. Plus, we discuss the Turkish and French title races, Rangers’ unbeaten streak, and more!Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Helix! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners atHelixSleep.com/TSS! Wealthfront! To get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/TSS!LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs will help you hire the right person for your role. And, your first job post is free! Just visit LinkedIn.com/TSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christine Cupo from the Juventibus Twitch stream makes her debut appearance on The Total Soccer Show to discuss the season so far for Juventus. She tackles the burning questions, like...Was there complacency from the start of the season?Should the club have parted ways with Sarri and why had things become so untenable?Who deserves the largest share of the blame for the way things have panned out?Will Weston McKennie continue to be a key player for them next season, regardless of who is in charge?Has Ronaldo become the solution to some problems but the cause of several others?What needs to happen from both the coaching and roster perspectives to get things back on track?We (mostly she) also take a look at how Milan have had such a strong campaign, why Roma opted for Mourinho, the reasons for Gennaro Gattuso walking away from Napoli, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam are joined by The Athletic's Felipe Cárdenas for a fascinating discussion about Felipe's recent story, titled "The battles for control through Atlanta United’s rapid ascent and sudden backslide". Why has Atlanta United fallen off over the last few seasons? Why didn't they hire Marcelo Bielsa when they had the chance? And what pushed them to hire a European manager as their next coach after Tata Martino? Felipe, Paul, and Sam talk about all of those things - and much more.After the Atlanta United chat, our intrepid trio discuss the Columbus Crew's questionable rebrand. Sam has thoughts, everybody. Sam has thoughts.Sponsors! Magic Spoon! Visit MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code TSS to save five dollars on your order!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Freshly! Go to Freshly.com/TSS for $40 off your first two orders!Raycon! Head to BuyRaycon.com/TSS to get 15% off your entire order!Dell! Search for the Dell Technologies Small Business Podference on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or Audacy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Tenorio is back on the show (in a non-Allocation Disorder fashion) to discuss the Columbus Crew rebrand and why the folks in charge assume changing a logo means more butts in seats. We take a look at the process that led to the rebrand, why Crew ownership thought it was necessary, and where we go from here. Plus, the team that did rebranding right, the clubs that have the most authentic approach to messaging, and the most exciting teams in the league so far this season!Sponsors! Magic Spoon! Visit MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code TSS to save five dollars on your order!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Freshly! Go to Freshly.com/TSS for $40 off your first two orders!Raycon! Head to BuyRaycon.com/TSS to get 15% off your entire order!Dell! Search for the Dell Technologies Small Business Podference on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or Audacy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s listener question time! Ryan, Taylor, and Joe combine to answer your lovely inquiries, ranging from under-the-radar Americans who we might see at the Gold Cup, to which active Premier League players are future hall-of-famers, to why fans on non-Big Six clubs should be glad that the Super League isn’t happening, to so much more. You can find the full list of questions down below:1) With Jozy Altidore and Michael Bradley not on Gregg Berhalter’s Nations League roster, are their national team careers over?2) Which non-capped USMNT-eligible players could we see in the Gold Cup?3) Why should fans of non-Big Six teams be happy that the fan outrage against the Super League has essentially maintained the status quo? 4) Who would win a fictional, retroactive “Hottest Soccer Player” bracket from the 2018 World Cup?5) Which active Premier League players will be future hall-of-famers?6) Why doesn’t City Football Group move players through their sister clubs in the same way that Red Bull does?7) Is it better to find young players who are positionally flexible or who excel in one spot?Sponsors! Dell! Search for the Dell Technologies Small Business Podference on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or Audacy.com.American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Magic Spoon! Visit MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code TSS to save five dollars on your order!Freshly! Go to Freshly.com/TSS for $40 off your first two orders!Raycon! Head to BuyRaycon.com/TSS to get 15% off your entire order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe and Taylor discuss Gregg Berhalter's provisional roster for the Concacaf Nations League Finals this summer, and then it's on to discussing some of the most interesting performances by USMNT-eligible players around the world (aka - in North America and Europe). Players discussed:1) Brenden Aaronson (Red Bull Salzburg)2) Christian Pulisic (Chelsea)3) Bryan Reynolds (Roma)4) Sergino Dest (Barcelona)5) Paxton Pomykal (FC Dallas)6) Disney Villain AKA Cade Cowell (San Jose)Sponsors! Dell! Search for the Dell Technologies Small Business Podference on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or Audacy.com.American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Magic Spoon! Visit MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code TSS to save five dollars on your order!Freshly! Go to Freshly.com/TSS for $40 off your first two orders!Raycon! Head to BuyRaycon.com/TSS to get 15% off your entire order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Taylor and Graham are here to discuss the biggest games of the weekend! And Graham’s OnlyFans account!-Man City vs Chelsea: The Champions League dress rehearsal didn’t go well for Man City, who saw the game turn when Sergio Aguero decided to do his Ademola Lookman penalty tribute.-Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid: A vital game in the Liga title race ended in a stalemate, in which Leo Messi *almost* scored an all-time great goal.-Borussia Dortmund vs. RB Leipzig: Dortmund helped Bayern Munich win the title this weekend by taking three points from Leipzig, who were uncharacteristically disorganized in the back.-LA Galaxy vs. LAFC: Greg Vanney’s side got back to winning ways in El Trafico, where Chicharito once again was able to steal the headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam use this Saturday’s edition of El Tráfico a jumping-off point for a discussion about roster building cycles in MLS (which is something that LAFC is dealing with right now), club rebuilds (which is something that the Galaxy are dealing with right now), the challenges of selling players midseason, and more. Then it’s on to a conversation about the value of MLS experience and some under-the-radar MLS players that have impressed Paul and Sam so far this year.Sponsors! Dell! Search ‘Dell Technologies Small Business Podference’ on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or Audacy.com starting May 10thHeineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!Magic Spoon! Go to magicspoon.com/TSS to save five dollars off your order!Artifact! If you’re struggling for a gift this Mother’s Day, check out HeyArtifact.com/mom to see their ideas or to create one of your own!Better Help! Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/TSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor is joined by Transfermarkt's Manuel Veth to discuss the managerial key party that is the Bundesliga coaching situation. We get into what Germany will look like this summer in Jogi Lowe's final outing (and where he might go from here), how Bayern got their man in Julian Nagelsmann but still have a lot to figure out if they want to make sure he doesn't walk away a la Hansi Flick, and the changes Jesse Marsch will bring to Leipzig's playing style (plus the players that might leave before he takes charge and the possible replacements that could come in). And we close by discussing the most impressive performances by Americans in the Bundesliga this season, and some transfer speculation as well (Sancho, Haaland, and several others included there).Sponsors! Dell! Search ‘Dell Technologies Small Business Podference’ on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or Audacy.com starting May 10thHeineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!Magic Spoon! Go to magicspoon.com/TSS to save five dollars off your order!Artifact! If you’re struggling for a gift this Mother’s Day, check out HeyArtifact.com/mom to see their ideas or to create one of your own!Better Help! Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/TSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Graham, and Joe team up to talk Champions Leagues! First, it's some UEFA Champions League chat with discussion of Chelsea vs. Real Madrid and Manchester City vs. PSG. Just how good was Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea team against Madrid? Has Pep been reading a Diego Simeone biography? And what's the deal with an all-English UCL Final?Then, it's on to the Concacaf Champions League, with analysis of the Philadelphia Union vs. Atlanta United and Toronto FC vs. Cruz Azul. From sideline spats, to Santiago Sosa's strike, to questions about how Chris Armas' Toronto team will play in the future, there's plenty to discuss!Sponsors! Dell! Search ‘Dell Technologies Small Business Podference’ on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or Audacy.com starting May 10thHeineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!Magic Spoon! Go to magicspoon.com/TSS to save five dollars off your order!Artifact! If you’re struggling for a gift this Mother’s Day, check out HeyArtifact.com/mom to see their ideas or to create one of your own!Better Help! Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/TSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg Linehan of The Athletic is back on the show to discuss this weekend's NWSL Challenge Cup Final, as well as her thoughts on some of the best offseason moves in the league. Plus, which teams are looking strong (or as strong as ever) and which teams still have some work to do! There's also Taylor attempting to get Meg to make Olympic roster predictions, with ends on a more useful topic of HOW Vlatko might be approaching assembling his roster. And, up front, Meg gets into the challenges of covering women's soccer in the US and the ways in which both the intensity and meaningfulness of that coverage could be improved.Sponsors! Dell! Search ‘Dell Technologies Small Business Podference’ on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or Audacy.com starting May 10thHeineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!Magic Spoon! Go to magicspoon.com/TSS to save five dollars off your order!Artifact! If you’re struggling for a gift this Mother’s Day, check out HeyArtifact.com/mom to see their ideas or to create one of your own!Better Help! Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/TSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Taylor and Graham discuss the weekend’s biggest games—including the one that didn’t actually take place!Manchester Utd vs. Liverpool: the biggest fixture in English soccer was postponed following protests from Red Devils fans aimed at their absentee owners. What exactly happened at Old Trafford, and what will follow?La Liga title race: Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid all noticed wins this weekend, keeping the race for Spanish silverware incredibly tight as we head down the final strait! Serie A title race: Congrats to Inter Milan on winning their first scudetto in 11 years! How will Antonio Conte’s side build on this success, and how competitive will Juventus be next term? Seattle Sounders vs. LA Galaxy: Chicharito and his Galaxy pals were brought back down to earth with a thud in Seattle, where Brian Schmetzer’s side dominated from the outset. Sponsors! Dell! Search ‘Dell Technologies Small Business Podference’ on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or Audacy.com starting May 10thHeineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!Magic Spoon! Go to magicspoon.com/TSS to save five dollars off your order!Artifact! If you’re struggling for a gift this Mother’s Day, check out HeyArtifact.com/mom to see their ideas or to create one of your own!Better Help! Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/TSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor, Adam Snavely, and Joe team up to answer your listener questions and talk CCL! We start out with CCL and try to get to the bottom of what on earth happened last night between the Columbus Crew and Monterrey and the Portland Timbers and Club América. Then, it’s on to the questions!1) What can we expect from Bayern Munich under Julian Nagelsmann? And is Jesse Marsch ready for Leipzig?2) Would Daryl Dike be on our respective personal World Cup Qualifying rosters?3) Who are some players that are beloved for a heroic moment during a huge game, but otherwise had average to below-average careers?4) Do you think the amount of talk about roster turnover from Olympic Qualifying to the actual Olympics had a negative effect on the players during Qualifying?5) Would staggering which players jump in a wall be a better option than having players on the ground during a free kick? 6) How are official goal counts tallied?7) Would Tottenham have obtained more points in a Super League season than Schalke have in the current Bundesliga season?Sponsors! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!Magic Spoon! Go to magicspoon.com/TSS to save five dollars off your order!Policy Genius! You could save 50% or more by comparing life insurance quotes at PolicyGenius.com! Sunday! Visit GetSunday.com/TSS to get $20 off your custom lawn plan at checkout! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe, Ryan and Taylor have assembled to indirectly discuss the filmography of Christopher Nolan... but also to break down this week's Champions Leagues games!1) PSG v Manchester City: why was one half so good for PSG and the other was, erm, the opposite?2) Real Madrid v Chelsea: what was Tuchel's tactical approach and how did Real Madrid calm things down after a rough opening segment?3) Atlanta v Philadelphia: how do you earn a resounding victory over a team that seems to define the term "mercurial?" Jim Curtin has answers4) Toronto v Cruz Azul: Our Floridian Canadians have a lot of work to do!Sponsors! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!Magic Spoon! Go to magicspoon.com/TSS to save five dollars off your order!Policy Genius! You could save 50% or more by comparing life insurance quotes at PolicyGenius.com! Sunday! Visit GetSunday.com/TSS to get $20 off your custom lawn plan at checkout! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss some of MLS’s competitive balance issues, spending disparity, and a handful of roster rules. Then it’s on to a conversation about the Galaxy and Chicharito’s hot start, Atlanta United vs. the Philadelphia Union in CCL, and much, much, much more from around the world of MLS.Sponsors! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!Magic Spoon! Go to magicspoon.com/TSS to save five dollars off your order!Policy Genius! You could save 50% or more by comparing life insurance quotes at PolicyGenius.com! Sunday! Visit GetSunday.com/TSS to get $20 off your custom lawn plan at checkout! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor and Joe chat about how a number of young American players, based both domestically and abroad, fared this past weekend. Just how good was Cade Cowell against FC Dallas on Saturday? What's up with Reggie Cannon at Boavista? How is Yunus Musah doing with Valencia? We talk about all of those things (and discuss many more Americans) before turning our attention to Wednesday's Champions League semifinal clash between Manchester City and PSG.Sponsors! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!Magic Spoon! Go to magicspoon.com/TSS to save five dollars off your order!Policy Genius! You could save 50% or more by comparing life insurance quotes at PolicyGenius.com! Sunday! Visit GetSunday.com/TSS to get $20 off your custom lawn plan at checkout! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Taylor and Graham convene for a look back at the weekend that was!- West Ham vs Chelsea: The Blues dealt a crucial blow to David Moyes in the battle for fourth place with their ‘professional’ (read: ‘slightly boring’) style!- Leeds vs Man Utd: It was honors even at Elland Road, where Marcelo Bielsa appears to have adapted his style to face the big boys.- Manchester City vs Tottenham: The Spurs trophy cabinet will continue to collect dust as Man City pull off the biggest 1-0 thrashing in the history of the game!- LA Galaxy vs. NY Red Bulls: Another MLS match day, another five-goal thriller! Defending was optional in a fantastically entertaining match in Carson, CA.Sponsors! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!Magic Spoon! Go to magicspoon.com/TSS to save five dollars off your order!Policy Genius! You could save 50% or more by comparing life insurance quotes at PolicyGenius.com! Sunday! Visit GetSunday.com/TSS to get $20 off your custom lawn plan at checkout! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam sift through this week's Super League drama, but from an American soccer & Major League Soccer perspective. How similar is MLS's structure to the Super League's proposed structure? And what does all of this Super League talk mean for MLS? Then, after the Super League discussion, it's on to takeaways from MLS's opening weekend!Sponsors!SoFi! For facts, analysis, and updates related to markets and financial awareness, listen to the SoFi Daily podcast every weekday!Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!Magic Spoon! Go to magicspoon.com/TSS to save five dollars off your order!Artifact! Save $40 on your first Artifact purchase—listen to find out how!Helix Sleep! Get up to $200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/TSS!Wealthfront! To get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/TSS!American Giant! Get your Classic Full Zip Hoodie at american-giant.com today and use promo code TSS for 15% off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Taylor and Graham are here to answer listener questions—but not before sounding off on the latest updates of the demise of the European Super League! Topics include: the most impactful signing of the season, the use of VAR in the Premier League and players whose career was ruined by a huge mistake!Sponsors!SoFi! For facts, analysis, and updates related to markets and financial awareness, listen to the SoFi Daily podcast every weekday!Magic Spoon! Go to magicspoon.com/TSS to save five dollars off your order!Artifact! Save $40 on your first Artifact purchase—listen to find out how!Helix Sleep! Get up to $200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/TSS!Wealthfront! To get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/TSS!American Giant! Get your Classic Full Zip Hoodie at american-giant.com today and use promo code TSS for 15% off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the European Super League now appearing to be dead in the water, Adam Snavely joins Taylor to discuss where things stand and how we got to this point. Plus, we try to get to the bottom of some big questions, like why did the owners ever think this would ever go well, what will happen next, how severe will any potential punishments be, what might this mean for MLS, the possibility that this was all a ploy, and much much more. Plus, we break down the new Champions League format that was agreed earlier in the week, and the USA's group at the Olympics this summer.Sponsors! SoFi! For facts, analysis, and updates related to markets and financial awareness, listen to the SoFi Daily podcast every weekday!Magic Spoon! Go to magicspoon.com/TSS to save five dollars off your order!Artifact! Save $40 on your first Artifact purchase—listen to find out how!Helix Sleep! Get up to $200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/TSS!Wealthfront! To get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/TSS!American Giant! Get your Classic Full Zip Hoodie at american-giant.com today and use promo code TSS for 15% off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Rueter of The Athletic is back on the program to discuss some of the biggest moments from the opening weekend of the MLS season. We get into detail on:Inter Miami v LA GalaxySeattle v MinnesotaMontreal v TorontoChicago v New EnglandLAFC v AustinPlus, the best-run teams in the USL Championship and USL League One, why Week 10 is the most important week for analysis purposes, and why the league needs heroes and villains to be at its best.Sponsors! SoFi! For facts, analysis, and updates related to markets and financial awareness, listen to the SoFi Daily podcast every weekday!Magic Spoon! Go to magicspoon.com/TSS to save five dollars off your order!Artifact! Save $40 on your first Artifact purchase—listen to find out how!Helix Sleep! Get up to $200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/TSS!Wealthfront! To get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/TSS!American Giant! Get your Classic Full Zip Hoodie at american-giant.com today and use promo code TSS for 15% off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Taylor and Graham are here to discuss the weekend’s best action—and the story that could redefine the sport: the announcement of the breakaway European Super League.- The European Super League! A fundamental and seismic change to the sport at its highest level might be on the cards, with the announcement of a breakaway league. What does this mean for the teams involved, the players, and the sporting integrity of the beautiful game as a whole?- Jose Mourinho! The Special One was given his marching orders on Monday, a matter of days before the League Cup Final. Seems harsh, but there's a (cynical) reason for the timing...- Chelsea vs. Man City: The FA Cup! How quaint! We look at how Tommy Tuchel got the better of Pep Guardiola at Wembley!- Barcelona vs. Athletic Club: Lionel Messi got his hands on the (massive) Cope Del Rey trophy once again, at poor Bilbao's expense.- Inter Miami vs. LA Galaxy: The pick of the MLS litter on opening weekend was a thoroughly enjoyable affair in Fort Lauderdale!Sponsors! SoFi! For facts, analysis, and updates related to markets and financial awareness, listen to the SoFi Daily podcast every weekday!Magic Spoon! Go to magicspoon.com/TSS to save five dollars off your order!Artifact! Save $40 on your first Artifact purchase—listen to find out how!Helix Sleep! Get up to $200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/TSS!Wealthfront! To get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/TSS!American Giant! Get your Classic Full Zip Hoodie at american-giant.com today and use promo code TSS for 15% off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Armchair Analyst himself is on the pod to discuss mezcal cocktails and cat ownership... and also the start of the 2021 MLS season. If you missed the chat with Sam Stejskal earlier in the week, scroll down the feed a bit and you'll find it.In this episode, we get into some of the teams that Sam and I didn't get to, including Toronto, Minnesota, Sporting KC, Orlando City, and many more. Plus. the deepest teams in the league and the current state NYCFC, who definitely aren't on the "deepest teams" list right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MLS is (almost) back! With the start of the regular season knocking on the door, Paul and Sam make their predictions for the 2021 MLS season. Who’s going to be MVP? What about Homegrown Player of the Year? Which team will win the Supporters’ Shield? Which team will lift MLS Cup? Paul and Sam make those predictions and many, many, many more. Sponsors! Freshly is offering TSS listeners $40 off your first two orders at Freshly.com/TSS!LinkedIn Jobs can help you hire the right person for your role! And, your first job post is free. Visit LinkedIn.com/TSS to post your first job for free!Raycon is offering 15% off all their products at BuyRaycon.com/TSS! BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Taylor and Joe return with analysis on two varieties of Champions League: UEFA and CONCACAF! - Liverpool vs. Real Madrid: Los Blancos took advantage of the Reds’ lack of ‘electricity’ and bolted their way into the semifinals—despite missing several first-choice names.- Borussia Dortmund vs. Man City: Pep is back in the semis! We look at how City kept Haaland at bay, and how they adapted their system to cope with Dortmund’s threat.- Toronto vs. Leon: The Canucks advanced to the CCL quarterfinals with a professional job against Leon, where Michael Bradley did Michael Bradley things!- Philadelphia Union vs. Saprissa: The Union set up a quarterfinal with Atlanta thanks to a barnstorming second half against their Costa Rican opponents. Sponsors! Freshly is offering TSS listeners $40 off your first two orders at Freshly.com/TSS!LinkedIn Jobs can help you hire the right person for your role! And, your first job post is free. Visit LinkedIn.com/TSS to post your first job for free!Raycon is offering 15% off all their products at BuyRaycon.com/TSS! BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to review much of Tuesday's UEFA and Concacaf Champions League action, starting with PSG vs. Bayern and Chelsea vs. Porto over in Europe before heading to Atlanta United vs. Alajuelense and the Portland Timbers vs. Marathón in the United States. UCL+CCL? Who could ask for more?Sponsors!Freshly is offering TSS listeners $40 off your first two orders at Freshly.com/TSS!LinkedIn Jobs can help you hire the right person for your role! And, your first job post is free. Visit LinkedIn.com/TSS to post your first job for free!Raycon is offering 15% off all their products at BuyRaycon.com/TSS! BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor and Joe are back with another Americans Abroad Round-Up! We start out by going deep on Bryan Reynolds' first-ever start for Roma, talking about the ins and outs of his performance, and highlighting things to watch for from Reynolds down the line. Then, it's on to some analysis of a handful of other young U.S. players who saw the field in Europe this weekend. You can find the full list of players that we discussed on the show down below:1) Bryan Reynolds, Roma2) Sergiño Dest, Barcelona3) Gio Reyna, Dortmund4) Christian Pulisic, Chelsea5) Weston McKennie, JuventusSponsors!Freshly is offering TSS listeners $40 off your first two orders at Freshly.com/TSS!LinkedIn Jobs can help you hire the right person for your role! And, your first job post is free. Visit LinkedIn.com/TSS to post your first job for free!Raycon is offering 15% off all their products at BuyRaycon.com/TSS! BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Taylor and Graham are here to cast an eye over the biggest matches of the weekend!- Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Los Blancos triumphed in the rain in a highly entertaining Clasico, but how much does Zinedine Zidane ride his luck?- Tottenham vs. Man Utd: Jose Mourinho’s days in London appear numbered after Spurs dropped points from a winning position once again. But full credit is due to the visitors for a rousing second half. - Man City vs. Leeds: Marcelo Bielsa finally earned a victory over Pep Guardiola, as 10-man Leeds made the most of their two shots on goal!- West Ham vs. Leicester: Another match day, another West Ham performance in which they go three up and nearly throw it away. We ask: what is a David Moyes?- Plus! Taylor and Graham pick their best XIs of the weekend!Sponsors!Freshly is offering TSS listeners $40 off your first two orders at Freshly.com/TSS!LinkedIn Jobs can help you hire the right person for your role! And, your first job post is free. Visit LinkedIn.com/TSS to post your first job for free!Raycon is offering 15% off all their products at BuyRaycon.com/TSS! BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Taylor, Ryan, and Joe review the two most recent UEFA Champions League quarterfinal games and talk through some of the CCL action from Wednesday evening. You can find full list of games discussed down below!1) Bayern vs. PSG2) Porto vs. Chelsea3) Toronto FC vs. Léon4) Philadelphia Union vs. SaprissaSponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...TurboTax! Search TurboTax Tips wherever you listen to podcasts to get the latest and greatest tips to help you save money!American Giant! Check out the Spring Catalogue AND the Classic Full Zip Hoodie at american-giant.com today and use promo code TSS for 15% off your first orderBlinkist! Go to Blinkist.com/TSS to try it for free for 7 days AND save 25% off your new subscription! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine their intercontinental minds to review Tuesday's two UEFA Champions League quarterfinals and two of Tuesday night's Concacaf Champions League games! You can find the full list of games discussed down below:1) Real Madrid vs. Liverpool2) Manchester City vs. Borussia Dortmund3) Portland Timbers vs. Marathón4) Atlanta United vs. AlajuelenseSponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...TurboTax! Search TurboTax Tips wherever you listen to podcasts to get the latest and greatest tips to help you save money!American Giant! Check out the Spring Catalogue AND the Classic Full Zip Hoodie at american-giant.com today and use promo code TSS for 15% off your first orderBlinkist! Go to Blinkist.com/TSS to try it for free for 7 days AND save 25% off your new subscription! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After watching the tape, Taylor and Joe talk about six young American players who had strong weekends over in Europe! From Daryl Dike's brace for Barnsley to Tyler Adams' shift in central midfield against Bayern Munich, there's plenty of Americans Abroad chat to get to! Here's the full listed of players that we covered on the show:1) Brenden Aaronson, RB Salzburg2) Sergiño Dest, FC Barcelona3) Daryl Dike, Barnsley4) Tim Weah, Lille5) Mark McKenzie, Genk6) Tyler Adams, RB LeipzigSponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...TurboTax! Search TurboTax Tips wherever you listen to podcasts to get the latest and greatest tips to help you save money!American Giant! Check out the Spring Catalogue AND the Classic Full Zip Hoodie at american-giant.com today and use promo code TSS for 15% off your first orderBlinkist! Go to Blinkist.com/TSS to try it for free for 7 days AND save 25% off your new subscription! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heath Pearce makes his debut appearance to discuss a wiiiiiiiide variety of topics. We start with his time with the USMNT, including most challenging places to play, the in-camp atmosphere, and the players who were most consistent in national team training. After that, we get into Orange Slices, Heath's new podcast with Mark McKenzie... but also spend at least 3 minutes on the merits of Capri Sun. And we close out by taking a look at this week's Champions League match-ups: which ones are "can't miss" and which ones are "maybe miss if the other ones are great."Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...TurboTax! Search TurboTax Tips wherever you listen to podcasts to get the latest and greatest tips to help you save money!Discovery Golf! Get access to one of the game's biggest movers and shakers right now!American Giant! Check out the Spring Catalogue AND the Classic Full Zip Hoodie at american-giant.com today and use promo code TSS for 15% off your first orderBlinkist! Go to Blinkist.com/TSS to try it for free for 7 days AND save 25% off your new subscription! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graham and Taylor review the biggest results from the past weekend, including...West Brom 2 - Chelsea 5: why are we already hearing reports of dust ups and unhappiness from a Chelsea team that have been performing well?Arsenal 0 - Liverpool 3: Arteta sets up to frustrate Liverpool, but ends up annoyed with several of his own players (Dani Ceballos, you know who you are)PSG 0 - Lille 1: how Lille were able to completely nullify a potent PSG, and what we make of Neymar at PSGLeipzig 0 - Bayern 1: why the goal WAS NOT Tyler Adams fault (entirely) and what needs to happen for Bayern's dominant run to come to an end.Plus, we give our respective Teams of the Weekend, and Graham reveals that he watches too much soccer.Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...TurboTax! Search TurboTax Tips wherever you listen to podcasts to get the latest and greatest tips to help you save money!Discovery Golf! Get access to one of the game's biggest movers and shakers right now!American Giant! Check out the Spring Catalogue AND the Classic Full Zip Hoodie at american-giant.com today and use promo code TSS for 15% off your first orderBlinkist! Go to Blinkist.com/TSS to try it for free for 7 days AND save 25% off your new subscription! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam dish out some perspective and analysis on the U.S. men’s failure to qualify for the Olympics. What does the failure mean for the USMNT? What does it mean for MLS? And what does it mean for the development of the American player?After the Olympics chat, Paul and Sam turn their attention towards Sergio Agüero’s potential fit in MLS and look ahead to the Concacaf Champions League and the U.S. Open Cup.Sponsors!SoFi! For facts, analysis, and updates related to markets and financial awareness, listen to the SoFi Daily podcast every weekday.PolicyGenius! Head on over to PolicyGenius.com and in only minutes you can work out how much coverage you need, and compare quotes to find your best price.Freshly! Go to Freshly.com/TSS to get $40 off your first two orders. The meals are so easy AND so good!Vuori! Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at vuoriclothing.com/TSS You'll get 20% off your first purchase, plus free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s listener question timeeeee! On this show, Taylor and Joe answer your lovely questions, ranging from the rigors of Concacaf World Cup Qualifying to the best (and worst) Champions League winners of the last decade to hybrid national teams. You can find the full list of questions down below:1) Would the United States’ U-23 team have qualified for the Olympics if all of their domestic players were released?2) Why doesn’t Joe think Jeremy Ebobisse and Eryk Williamson would have changed Jason Kreis’ U.S. team and gotten them to Tokyo?3) What are the TSS crew’s favorite away kits for their respective favorite clubs? 4) Who was the best Champions League winning team over the last decade? And who was the worst?5) Is 2022 World Cup Qualifying going to be trickier for the United States than people think?6) If a defender screamed at a forward while defending, would that defender get a card?7) Which two national teams, if they could combine, would vault themselves into serious World Cup contenders?Sponsors!SoFi! For facts, analysis, and updates related to markets and financial awareness, listen to the SoFi Daily podcast every weekday.PolicyGenius! Head on over to PolicyGenius.com and in only minutes you can work out how much coverage you need, and compare quotes to find your best price.Freshly! Go to Freshly.com/TSS to get $40 off your first two orders. The meals are so easy AND so good!Vuori! Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at vuoriclothing.com/TSS You'll get 20% off your first purchase, plus free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Arnold joins the show to discuss all-things Concacaf. How did Curacao land Guus Hiddink, who will be the next (relatively) unheralded national team to make a run at the Gold Cup, the role that the FIFA scandals has played in the instability at numerous national federations, and much much more! Plus, a group-by-group look at the first round of Concacaf World Cup qualifying. Who will make it to the next round, who won't, and why you shouldn't bet on any of this!You can (and should) subscribe to Jon's substack for free right here: https://getconcacafed.substack.comSponsors!SoFi! For facts, analysis, and updates related to markets and financial awareness, listen to the SoFi Daily podcast every weekday.PolicyGenius! Head on over to PolicyGenius.com and in only minutes you can work out how much coverage you need, and compare quotes to find your best price.Freshly! Go to Freshly.com/TSS to get $40 off your first two orders. The meals are so easy AND so good!Vuori! Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at vuoriclothing.com/TSS You'll get 20% off your first purchase, plus free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.