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Our old pal returns! The Athletic's Felipe Cardenas is back on the show to discuss the latest news regarding the suspension of Conmebol World Cup Qualifying, plus the present situation with the Colombian National Team (TLDL: Quieroz lasted games). We also discuss Felipe's interview with Peter Sarsgaard (lots of good stuff there) and Gabriel Heinze's preseason so far with Atlanta United. What is his managerial background and philosophy, which players might not LOVE that new style, and how 38-year-old Lisandro Lopez fits into things.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.

Joe and Taylor spend about an hour discussing the USA's 2-1 loss to Honduras in Olympic qualifying. What was the USA trying to do, how did Honduras nullify that approach so effectively, and why weren't the Americans able to find a way back? We go deep on individual moments, as well as the overall tactical approach and the adjustments made along the way. Plus, what does the result mean for the program generally speaking and for Jason Kreis specifically, and and where we go from here?After that, it's on to the USMNT's 2-1 win over Northern Ireland, in which we saw Gregg Berhalter's potential new Plan B: a back three! What does this new look allow the team to do that they couldn't otherwise, who looked the most comfortable, who looked the opposite of that, and how might the game plan evolve from here?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.

On this episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam talk all about MLS franchise valuations and the potential for growth in Major League Soccer.Why are MLS franchises being bought and sold for so much money? Why aren’t folks who are flushed with cash just going out and buy a Premier League team for a fraction of the cost of an MLS franchise? How do future television rights and the 2026 World Cup factor into MLS’s growth? Is a sort of closed promotion/relegation feasible at some point down the line? And where does Liga MX fit into MLS’s future?If you couldn’t tell, there’s a lot of meat in this one - and it's good stuff. Like top quality, choice stuff. None of that highly-processed ground beef.Sponsors!Sunday! Visit getsunday.com/TSS to get $20 off your custom lawn plan at checkout!Artifact! Use the code TSS40 to save $40 off your first Artifact!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!The Athletic! Go to theathletic.com/TSS to receive an all access subscription for just $1 a month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a USMNT extravaganza! Taylor and Joe break down the U.S. men's national team's friendly against Jamaica and analyze the U.S. U-23s' performance against Mexico in their final group stage game of Olympic Qualifying. Who stood out for the senior team against Jamaica? Is Kellyn Acosta a legitimate option at the 6 going forward? What would we like to see from the U.S. on Sunday against Northern Ireland?Then, in the U-23 portion of the show, Taylor and Joe provide some perspective on the Mexico game, talk about what the U.S. did well, what they didn't do so well, and put together a lineup for Sunday's semifinal game.Sponsors!Sunday! Visit getsunday.com/TSS to get $20 off your custom lawn plan at checkout!Artifact! Use the code TSS40 to save $40 off your first Artifact!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!The Athletic! Go to theathletic.com/TSS to receive an all access subscription for just $1 a month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor and Joe preview the USMNT's upcoming friendly against Jamaica that will take place on Thursday at 1PM ET. What on earth is going on with Jamaica right now (spoiler: there's a lot)? Are they primed to be a real contender in Concacaf going forward? What should we expect from them in this game?After going in-depth on Jamaica, Taylor and Joe turn their attention to the United States, breaking down Gregg Berhalter's March roster and putting together some potential starting elevens.Sponsors!Sunday! Visit getsunday.com/TSS to get $20 off your custom lawn plan at checkout!Artifact! Use the code TSS40 to save $40 off your first Artifact!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!The Athletic! Go to theathletic.com/TSS to receive an all access subscription for just $1 a month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor and Joe break down the United States’ 4-0 win over the Dominican Republic in Olympic Qualifying. Why was the first half so stagnant? What was the U.S. trying to do in possession with their rotated starting lineup? What did Jason Kreis change tactically heading into the second half? Taylor and Joe tackle those questions, look ahead to the rest of this tournament, and touch on the senior team’s roster updates for their March friendlies.Sponsors!Sunday! Visit getsunday.com/TSS to get $20 off your custom lawn plan at checkout!Artifact! Use the code TSS40 to save $40 off your first Artifact!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!The Athletic! Go to theathletic.com/TSS to receive an all access subscription for just $1 a month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Taylor and Graham are here to take a look back at the biggest games of the weekend!West Ham vs. Arsenal: The Hammers scored five goals in this London rivalry—but somehow didn’t win! We look at how West Ham faltered and why Arsenal were able to bounce back from 3-0 down. Leicester vs. Manchester Utd: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer doesn’t need to worry about the FA Cup anymore, but he might worry about his defensive midfield options…Lyon vs. PSG: The battle for Ligue 1’s top spot saw Kylian Mbappe shine almost as brightly as the Parisian’s kits! Celtic vs. Rangers: the Old Firm derby might not have had its usual energy levels, but there was plenty to talk about from the events in Glasgow. Sponsors: The Athletic! Go to theathletic.com/TSS to receive an all access subscription for just $1 a month!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!Sunday! Visit getsunday.com/TSS to get $20 off your custom lawn plan at checkout!Artifact! Use the code TSS40 to save $40 off your first Artifact! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor and Joe review the U.S.’s matchup with Costa Rica in Olympic Qualifying before talking about the USMNT’s roster for their upcoming friendlies and discussing the Champions League quarterfinal draw.Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!Policy Genius! Re-shop your auto and home insurance rates and you could save up to $1,055 at policygenius.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Taylor, and Graham team up to dissect this week's Champions League action! Manchester City vs. Borussia Monchengladbach - Pep’s side were too strong for Gladbach, whose suffering under soon-to-be-departed coach Marco Rose continues. Real Madrid vs. Atalanta - There’ll be no dark horse deep run for the Italians this season, who were ultimately outclassed by Los Blancos (who did something a little different with their formation).Bayern Munich vs. Lazio - We called this as a mismatch… and we were right! Chelsea vs. Atletico Madrid - Thomas Tuchel’s honeymoon period continues in London, where his side showed greater discipline and a better press than Atleti. American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!Policy Genius! Re-shop your auto and home insurance rates and you could save up to $1,055 at policygenius.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul and Sam start out with some USMNT roster talk before diving into MLS roster construction, the mysterious $10 million offer for Orlando City's Daryl Dike, and San Antonio FC youngster Jose Gallegos’ upcoming trial at Bayern Munich (and what that trial might signify for the entire youth development landscape in the United States).Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!Policy Genius! Re-shop your auto and home insurance rates and you could save up to $1,055 at policygenius.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this jam-packed USMNT-focused show, Taylor and Joe react to Yunus Musah's (also known as "yunus mUSAh") recent commitment to the United States. After the Musah chat, it's full steam ahead into Olympic Qualifying. Taylor and Joe analyze Jason Kreis' U.S. Olympic Qualifying roster, breaking down each position group, talking tactics, and giving their preferred starting XIs. Then, to round out the show, they've got bits of analysis on each of the United States' group stage opponents: Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico.Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!Policy Genius! Re-shop your auto and home insurance rates and you could save up to $1,055 at policygenius.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Taylor and Graham break down the biggest moments from the biggest games of the weekend—right after discussing Graham’s barber!0.00 - Arsenal vs. Tottenham: Aside from an Erik Lamela worldie, Spurs turned in a performance to forget at the home of their fiercest rival.33.22 - Manchester Utd vs. West Ham: David Moyes was unwilling to actually play soccer against his former side, but United were still able to break through the Hammers' deep defensive line.48.44 - Milan vs. Napoli: Congrats to Inter Milan for winning Serie A! The Rossoneri’s claim for the title took a massive hit thanks to Gennaro Gattuso’s impressive side. 58.18 - Sevilla vs. Real Betis: Striker Youssef En-Nesyri was the star of the show in a very open and pretty even Seville Derby!Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!Policy Genius! Re-shop your auto and home insurance rates and you could save up to $1,055 at policygenius.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before dissecting Jason Kreis’ Olympic Qualifying roster, Paul and Sam sink their teeth (yes, they share a single set of teeth) into the recent news that MLS is investigating Inter Miami’s Blaise Matuidi signing from last year.Then Sam has a meltdown about NBA Top Shot.After Paul restores order, our intrepid hosts discuss MLS moments that would make great Top Shots and chat about Christian Pulisic’s situation at Chelsea. Sponsors! Vuori! Receive 20% off your first purchase and enjoy free shipping and returns on any U.S. orders over $75 at vuoriclothing.com/TSS!Netgear! Find out what makes Netgear America’s number one choice for WiFi at netgear.com/bestWiFi!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a podcast episode that is roughly twice the length of the actual TV episode, Brooks Peck and Felipe Cardenas join the show to discuss their recent article for The Athletic, The forgotten ‘The Office’ soccer scene with Idris Elba: A tactical analysis Does Charles actually like soccer? Why did they play on a parking lot? Why did Jim duck but, more importantly, why did Charles fire a rocket at his face? Plus, does being IN Germany during the World Cup mean you went FOR the World Cup, why isn't soccer more often on American sitcoms, and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Taylor, and Joe team up to dissect this week's Champions League action. From an extra time thriller in Turin, to Haaland making Sevilla both mad and sad, to a very familiar Liverpool/Leipzig battle, to Barcelona trying (and failing) to fight back against PSG, there's plenty of Champions League chatter on this episode! Down below, you can find the ordered list of the games discussed on the show.1) Juventus vs. Porto2) Dortmund vs. Sevilla3) Liverpool vs. RB Leipzig4) PSG vs. BarcelonaSponsors! Vuori! Receive 20% off your first purchase and enjoy free shipping and returns on any U.S. orders over $75 at vuoriclothing.com/TSS!Netgear! Find out what makes Netgear America’s number one choicef or WiFi at netgear.com/bestWiFi!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a weird episode! You've been warned. The Baron Lord Snavington joins Taylor to answer four listener questions, the first two of which take about 45 minutes:1) "Can you each draft one men's and one women's Quiddich team (1 keeper, 3 chasers, 2 beaters, and a seeker) using only USMNT and USWNT eligible players. Weston McKinnie MUST be the first pick." We can. We did. It was hectic.2) If the US had gone to the 2018 World Cup, how different would things look today? Who would be coaching the 2021 squad, who would be president of the federation, and how would we have fared in Russia?3) Has Vlatko Andonovski implemented a tactical identity for the USWNT?4) What is a ping-pong/yo-yo club, and what are some notable examples from different countries?Sponsors! Vuori! Receive 20% off your first purchase and enjoy free shipping and returns on any U.S. orders over $75 at vuoriclothing.com/TSS!Netgear! Find out what makes Netgear America’s number one choicef or WiFi at netgear.com/bestWiFi!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor and Joe take a look back at the weekend that was for Americans playing over in Europe! From Daryl Dike's incredible goal for Barnsley to Brenden Aaronson making things happen for RB Salzburg to a forgotten man putting in a nice shift in the Eredivisie, there's plenty of meat in this episode.Here's the full list of Americans discussed on the show:1) Daryl Dike2) Sergiño Dest3) Josh Sargent4) Brenden Aaronson5) Chris Richards6) Luca de la TorreSponsors! Vuori! Receive 20% off your first purchase and enjoy free shipping and returns on any U.S. orders over $75 at vuoriclothing.com/TSS!Netgear! Find out what makes Netgear America’s number one choicef or WiFi at netgear.com/bestWiFi!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Taylor and Graham take a look at the biggest matches in world soccer from the weekend!0.00 - Manchester City vs. Manchester Utd: Ole’s hands were firmly on the wheel when Utd ended City’s winning streak—but how did he pull it off?23.30 - Liverpool vs. Fulham: Liverpool sixth consecutive home defeat came at the hands of a very impressive Fulham side, who took advantage of the Reds’ energy levels and makeshift backline. 37.28 - Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid: A highly entertaining game involving Atleti? What are the odds! Diego Simeone’s side shined, but paid the price for letting Los Blancos back into the game. 50.10 - Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund: Der Klassiker’s format was strictly adhered to on Saturday, when BVB made a dominant start, only to fail to kill off the game. Sponsors! Vuori! Receive 20% off your first purchase and enjoy free shipping and returns on any U.S. orders over $75 at vuoriclothing.com/TSS!Netgear! Find out what makes Netgear America’s number one choicef or WiFi at netgear.com/bestWiFi! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul and Sam bring you the latest and greatest news from around the world of Major League Soccer. From Ron Burkle pulling out of Sacramento's MLS expansion bid, to thoughts on what comes next for MLS expansion, to original reporting about the format of this year's U.S. Open Cup (and tons of other topics in between), our intrepid insiders have you covered.Sponsors!Sunday! Save $20 on your custom lawn plan at getsunday.com/tss!Artifact! Head on over to heyartifact.com and use the promo code in this episode (you have to listen to find it!) to save $40 off your first order!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!Policy Genius! Re-shop your auto and home insurance rates and you could save up to $1,055 at policygenius.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe fill your ears with some analysis of Jason Kreis' pre-Olympic Qualifying training camp roster and answer your lovely listener questions.1) Should soccer take a page out of basketball’s book and have long shot specialists?2) What happens when a referee gets injured? Are there substitute referees?3) What’s going on with Sebastian Soto? Plus, Olympic Qualifying chat!4) Which teams were judged too quickly and have largely defied early-season talking points?5) Do we talk about American manager Pellegrino Matarazzo enough? 6) What random soccer player or soccer moment lives in your head "rent free"?7) Would aligning their schedule with major European leagues help MLS become a selling league?Sponsors!Sunday! Save $20 on your custom lawn plan at getsunday.com/tss!Policy Genius! Re-shop your auto and home insurance rates and you could save up to $1,055 at policygenius.com!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manuel Veth returns to talk all things Bundesliga! We spend the first 25ish minutes discussing Schalke: what's gone wrong, what can they do to fix their present position, and how challenging might a year in the 2 Bundesliga be? After that, we look at which clubs are handling the pandemic the best, what Wolfsburg have done to have such a strong defense, the decline of Gladbach since Marco Rose announced his departure, Jadon Sancho's return to form, the most under-the-radar player at Bayern Munich, and much much more!Sponsors!Sunday! Save $20 on your custom lawn plan at getsunday.com/tss!Policy Genius! Re-shop your auto and home insurance rates and you could save up to $1,055 at policygenius.com!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor and Joe talk about specific moments from a handful of Americans who played over in Europe this weekend. From Tyler Adams' dominant defensive performance in central midfield to Chris Richards looking like a modern center back to Gio Reyna’s struggles, there are plenty of noteworthy topics to discuss! You can find the full list of Americans discussed on the show down below.1) Chris Richards2) Matthew Hoppe3) Gio Reyna4) Tyler Adams5) Tim Weah6) DeAndre Yedlin7) Josh Sargent8) Sergiño DestSponsors!Sunday! Save $20 on your custom lawn plan at getsunday.com/tss!Policy Genius! Re-shop your auto and home insurance rates and you could save up to $1,055 at policygenius.com!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Taylor and Graham break down the biggest moments from the biggest games of the weekend! Hurrah!0.00 - Chelsea vs. Manchester United: The latest edition of this Big Six clash ended in a goalless draw with little spectacle. Who saw that coming? Everyone did? Oh, right.19.44 - RB Leipzig vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach: East Germany gave us the best game of the weekend, in which Leipzig came back from two goals down to add further misery to Marco Rose's Gladbach.33.19 - Roma vs. Milan: Zlatan may have had an off-day, but Milan were set up for success in their visit to the Stadio Olimpico.43.58 - Sevilla vs. Barca: Things may be looking grim off the field, but there were no issues on it for Barca! Ronald Koeman took a tactical gamble, and it paid off.Sponsors!Artifact! Head on over to heyartifact.com and use the promo code in this episode (you have to listen to find it!) to save $40 off your first order!Sunday! Save $20 on your custom lawn plan at getsunday.com/tss!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!Policy Genius! Re-shop your auto and home insurance rates and you could save up to $1,055 at policygenius.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss Thierry Henry’s departure from Montréal and what it means for Club de Foot. They also analyze the impact of Jordan Morris’ recent knee injury, chat about the United States’ provisional Olympic roster, and sink their respective teeth into the status of various roster builds from across MLS.Sponsors!Wealthfront! Get your first $5000 managed for free FOR LIFE right now at wealthfront.com/TSSVuori! Visit vuoriclothing.com/TSS to receive 20% off your first purchase and free shipping on any US order over $75!Artifact! Head on over to heyartifact.com/valentines and use the promo code in this episode (you have to listen to find it!) to save $40 off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordan and Taylor discuss the USA's emphatic win over Argentina in the final game of the SheBelieves Cup, look ahead to a potential Olympic roster, and learn about Jordan's willingness to invoke The Dark Arts of Soccer in her playing career. We also talk Crystal Dunn's best position, the role Kelly O'Hara plays in the USA's ability to attack down the right, and tactical innovations we've seen since Vlatko took over. All that and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor Rockwell, Ryan Bailey, and Joe Lowery review this week’s Champions League round of 16 games! From Simeone's 6-3-1 defensive block to Manchester City's confident dominance to a lovely game-winner from Ferland Mendy, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe cover more ground Mason Mount does whilst counterpressing.1) Atlético Madrid vs. Chelsea2) Lazio vs. Bayern Munich3) Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Manchester City4) Atalanta vs. Real MadridSponsors!Wealthfront! Get your first $5000 managed for free FOR LIFE right now at wealthfront.com/TSSVuori! Visit vuoriclothing.com/TSS to receive 20% off your first purchase and free shipping on any US order over $75!Artifact! Head on over to heyartifact.com/valentines and use the promo code in this episode (you have to listen to find it!) to save $40 off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Joe is joined by the Baron himself, Adam Snavely, to answer your listener questions. You can find the questions below!1) What does Liverpool's poor season tell us about the value of defensive players in soccer?2) Do Americans overrate Jesse Marsch’s managerial ability? 3) With a few Americans on relegation-threatened teams, which one should we spend the most emotional energy trying to will to stay up?4) Why is there so little coverage of La Liga in the United States? 5) What’s the deal with Charlotte FC selling Personal Seat Licenses?6) Have European leagues ever gone through anything like MLS’s recent CBA negotiations?Sponsors!Wealthfront! Get your first $5000 managed for free FOR LIFE right now at wealthfront.com/TSSVuori! Visit vuoriclothing.com/TSS to receive 20% off your first purchase and free shipping on any US order over $75!Artifact! Head on over to heyartifact.com/valentines and use the promo code in this episode (you have to listen to find it!) to save $40 off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven are here to take a look at the biggest games of the weekend!0.00 - Liverpool vs. Everton: Klopp’s Top misery continued as Everton earned their first win at Anfield in a million years. What went wrong for the Reds?24.25 - Arsenal vs. Manchester City: Pep Guardiola’s side continue to crush everything in their path—but the Gunners didn’t put up a great deal of resistance in this one. 33.15 - West Ham vs. Tottenham: David Moyes’ West Ham are the best team in London right now. Let that sink in as we discuss Jose Mourinho’s lack of structure—and ability to accept responsibility for his team's shortcomings.46.09 - Milan vs. Inter Milan: It was the Romelu Lukaku Show at San Siro, where Antonio Conte set up his team perfectly for the win.57.35 - Schalke vs. Dortmund: Over to the BuLi and the Rivierderby, in which Erling Haaland did things! Including his trademark terrifying bear celebrations! Sponsors!Wealthfront! Get your first $5000 managed for free FOR LIFE right now at wealthfront.com/TSSVuori! Visit vuoriclothing.com/TSS to receive 20% off your first purchase and free shipping on any US order over $75!Artifact! Head on over to heyartifact.com/valentines and use the promo code in this episode (you have to listen to find it!) to save $40 off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No spoilers!Taylor and Jordan review as much as possible from the USA's SheBelieves Cup match against a talented Brazil side, including starting lineups, goals, tactical adjustments, and much much more!The Athletic would like to hear from you! Please click here and complete a 3-4 minute survey so they can find out more about our audience!Sponsors!Wealthfront! Get your first $5000 managed for free FOR LIFE right now at wealthfront.com/TSSVuori! Visit vuoriclothing.com/TSS to receive 20% off your first purchase and free shipping on any US order over $75!Artifact! Head on over to heyartifact.com/valentines and use the promo code in this episode (you have to listen to find it!) to save $40 off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe and Taylor preview each of the teams in next week's Champions League knockout round games, and Ryan keeps everything on track before we go straight into the weeds and do 25 minutes on the tactical nuances of a 3-5-2... which we would absolutely do.Atletico Madrid v Chelsea: Suarez leads the way as Tuchel's side might spring a surprise or twoLazio v Bayern: can anything stop Bayern Munich from conquering the known universe?Atalanta v Real Madrid: how do you plan for chaos? Madrid fans will be hoping Zidane has answersBorussia Monchengladbach v Manchester City: same question from above, except this time about Man City instead of Bayern Munich.The Athletic would like to hear from you! Please click here and complete a 3-4 minute survey so they can find out more about our audience!Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order of clothing by using the promo code TSS at american-giant.com!PolicyGenius! Save more than $1,000 on your home and auto insurance by heading to policygenius.com!Vuori! Visit vuoriclothing.com/TSS to receive 20% off your first purchase and free shipping on any US order over $75! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jordan Angeli makes her return to the show to discuss the USA's SheBelieves opener against Canada. What's the vibe in camp when you have so many high-profile competitors, what tactical wrinkles were most interesting, how Vlatko set the team up to try new things, and much much more! Plus, mandatory Debinha praise because she's just that good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Joe Lowery come together to review this week’s Champions League games!0.00 - RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool: The Reds earned a much-needed win in Budapest, where two Leipzig defensive errors made the difference. 18.53 - Barcelona vs. PSG: Barca are halfway to another 8-2 after Mauricio Pochettino out-coached his Dutch counterpart.37.13 - Porto vs. Juventus: Sérgio Conceição caught Andrea Pirlo’s Juventus sleeping twice—and it seems the Italian hasn’t quite figured out how to structure his midfield. 57.15 - Sevilla vs. Borussia Dortmund: BvB oscillated between great and not-so-great in a thrilling encounter with Julen Lopetegui’s Sevilla! Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order of clothing by using the promo code TSS at american-giant.com!PolicyGenius! Save more than $1,000 on your home and auto insurance by heading to policygenius.com!Vuori! Visit vuoriclothing.com/TSS to receive 20% off your first purchase and free shipping on any US order over $75! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor talks with Meredith Cash (Business Insider) about the start of the 2021 SheBelieves Cup. Who didn't make the US roster, what lineup twists might we see from Vlatko, and just how exciting is Catarina Macario? We also take a look at the USWNT's opponents, wonder how Canada will get along with roughly half their first-choice squad missing, and get hyped to once again see Marta leading the way for Brazil. Plus, what's going wrong for Rose Lavelle at Man City, will the Mewis Sisters one day take over the world, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam walk through some of the finer details related to Major League Soccer’s new U22 initiative before providing a quick update on MLS’s primary transfer window and chatting about Frankie Amaya’s trade demand.Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order of clothing by using the promo code TSS at american-giant.com!PolicyGenius! Save more than $1,000 on your home and auto insurance by heading to policygenius.com!Vuori! Visit vuoriclothing.com/TSS to receive 20% off your first purchase and free shipping on any US order over $75! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Taylor and Joe analyze the performances of some talented Americans who played over in Europe this weekend and answer some listener questions. Why doesn't Yunus Musah play in central midfield for Valencia? How is John Brooks doing with Wolfsburg? Should more Americans play in Liga MX? Taylor and Joe answer those questions and many more.Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order of clothing by using the promo code TSS at american-giant.com!PolicyGenius! Save more than $1,000 on your home and auto insurance by heading to policygenius.com!Vuori! Visit vuoriclothing.com/TSS to receive 20% off your first purchase and free shipping on any US order over $75! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Taylor Rockwell marooned by a Virginian ice storm (!) Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruthven convene to discuss the events of the weekend!0.00 - Man City vs. Tottenham: An uncompetitive match raised questions for Jose Mourinho's employment status, while Pep Guardiola's side remain imperious. Graham explains why Joao Cancelo is the key man in City's plan.21.45 - Leicester vs. Liverpool: Another weekend, another baffling loss for Jurgen Klopp's side. Leicester weren't up to much for most of this match, but came alive in a seven-minute period that has worsened the Reds' downturn.42.21 - Real Madrid vs. Valencia: Los Blancos appear to be back to their best... but were helped along by a poor Valencia side, who could only throw USMNT hopeful Yunus Musah a cameo role.54.00 - Napoli vs. Juventus: An injury-ravaged Napoli pulled off an impressive win over the Old Lady, but Andrea Pirlo may have gotten his tactics and personnel selections wrong for this one.Sponsors!Vuori! Visit vuoriclothing.com/TSS to receive 20% off your first purchase and free shipping on any US order over $75!PolicyGenius! Save more than $1,000 on your home and auto insurance by heading to policygenius.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We kicked Paul out of the virtual studio for a podcast crossover of sorts! Taylor talks to Sam about covering the CBA negotiations, what the process is like when both sides want their messages out, and the normal process for reporting on stories. They (Sam) also answer your listener questions, including what happens if the Kaku transfer goes to court, which clubs are most likely to embrace the young money option, will Seattle continue to thrive even without Jordan Morris, how did MLS lose $1 billion, and much much more!Sponsors!Vuori! Visit vuoriclothing.com/TSS to receive 20% off your first purchase and free shipping on any US order over $75!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at BlueNile.com!Artifact! Go to HeyArtifact.com/valentines and use the promo (you have to listen to find the code) to get $40 off your first order.Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping and $5 off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Joe, Ryan, and Taylor continue their Champions League knockout round previewing and take a detailed look at two more round of 16 matchups: Sevilla vs. Dortmund and Porto vs. Juventus. How does Papu Gomez change Sevilla? Can Dortmund right the ship? Will Porto's Pepe wreak a traditional Pepe amount of havoc? What should viewers expect from Pirlo's Juve? All that - and much more - on the show!Sponsors!Vuori! Visit vuoriclothing.com/TSS to receive 20% off your first purchase and free shipping on any US order over $75!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at BlueNile.com!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping and $5 off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe, Ryan and Taylor take a look at the opening matches of the knockout round of the Champions League: RB Leipzig v Liverpool and Barcelona v PSG. How did the teams get here, what's their current situation, and what might they try to do tactically to gain the upper hand? Plus, do home teams have an advantage in empty stadiums, who will start in defense for Liverpool, will PSG once again succumb to the pressure, and much much more!Sponsors!Vuori! Visit vuoriclothing.com/TSS to receive 20% off your first purchase and free shipping on any US order over $75!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at BlueNile.com!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping and $5 off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Taylor and Joe talk about specific moments from a bunch of Americans who played in Europe this weekend. You can find the list of players that they discussed down below - and if you want to hear more about Americans abroad, tune into this week's Soccer 101 Live Show!On Thursday at 6PM ET, Taylor and Ryan will be live on the free Stereo app to talk about this week's Soccer 101 episode, which is all about Americans who have scored loads of goals in Europe. You can find the show by heading to this link and following Taylor on the Stereo app!Now, here's that list of players:1) Chris Richards looks good in his Hoffenheim debut2) What's going on with Christian Pulisic at Chelsea?3) Weston McKennie inconsistency in possession4) Gio Reyna's Dortmund is in a tough spot5) Yunus Musah is awesome6) Timothy Weah: the USMNT's most in-form winger?7) Matthew Hoppe's goal-scoring hot-streak has gone cold8) Tyler Adams defensive work shines at RWB for Leipzig9) Jordan Morris makes an appearance off the bench for Swansea City10) Brenden Aaronson makes an appearance off the bench for RB SalzburgSponsors!Vuori! Visit vuoriclothing.com/TSS to receive 20% off your first purchase and free shipping on any US order over $75!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at BlueNile.com!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping and $5 off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul and Sam promote their new legal sponsor, and then get into the details of the now-ratified Collective Bargaining Agreement. The deal runs for the next 7 years, and hopefully gives your intrepid duo time to flee the country before they have to cover this topic again. What do we make of the deal, who benefits the most, and does it end up helping the stability of the league? All that, plus more offseason moves and some Young Money shouts.Sponsors!Wealthfront! Visit wealthfront.com/TSS to get your first $5,000 managed for free, for life!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at BlueNile.com!PolicyGenius! Save more than $1,000 on your home and auto insurance by heading to policygenius.com!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping and $5 off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven are looking back on all of the biggest games of the weekend! Join us, won't you?0.00 - Liverpool vs. Manchester City: Jurgen Klopp’s side can’t win at home, and it was a night to forget for Alisson. How did Manchester City dominate at Anfield, and were the Reds actually that bad? 35.13 - Manchester United vs. Everton: The Red Devils allowed three points to slip away on Saturday, with Everton claiming a thrilling injury-time equalizer. This game was a tale of bad goalkeeping, a lack of intensity and Bruno’s Cantona impression.54.05 - Marseille vs. PSG: Mauricio Pochettino’s side ran out 2-0 winners, thanks in part to Kylian Mbappe’s incredible speed. This rivalry was appropriately bad tempered, and free of any traces of Andre Villas-Boas.1.04.34 - Juventus vs. Roma: Cristiano Ronaldo inspired a Serie A win over Roma, in which the Old Lady were a little more defensive and cautious than we have seen recently. Sponsors!Vuori! Visit vuoriclothing.com/TSS to receive 20% off your first purchase and free shipping on any US order over $75!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at BlueNile.com!Artifact! Give a very unique and thoughtful gift of custom podcast this Valentine’s Day—listen to the show for a special offer and $40 off!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping and $5 off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this quick-fire episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam analyze the latest information related to MLS’s CBA negotiations and dig into some of the most recent MLS transfer news. Could we see Pity Martinez come back to MLS? How does the recent exodus of MLS players to Europe impact Major League Soccer? Is the perception of American talent changing? Listen to hear about all that and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor answer six wonderful questions from our equally wonderful listeners:1) Wolves were expected to challenge for the European places, but are instead sitting in 14th. What's gone wrong for them this season?2) Was Apple's purchase of the rights to Ted Lasso a precursor to their eventual (?) foray into soccer streaming?3) What are the drawbacks to employing a Technical Director or Director of Sport?4) If given the opportunity, what swap deal should Thomas Tuchel pursue at Chelsea with the condition that he trade one attacker for one defender?5) Are we being too hard on Kai Havertz?6) Can strategies from chess translate to soccer?Sponsors!Wealthfront! Visit wealthfront.com/TSS to get your first $5,000 managed for free, for life!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at BlueNile.com!PolicyGenius! Save more than $1,000 on your home and auto insurance by heading to policygenius.com!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping and $5 off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a busy January transfer window for American players, so Taylor and Joe broke down some of the biggest moves. From Bryan Reynolds joining Roma in Serie A, to Chris Richards going on loan from Bayern Munich to Hoffenheim, to Paul Arriola joining Swansea City on loan from D.C. United, Taylor and Joe cover a lot of ground!STEREO SHOW! On Thursday, February 4th at 6PM ET, Taylor and Joe will be going live on the Stereo app for this week's Soccer 101 Live Show! They'll be talking about Joe's upcoming Soccer 101 episode about La Masia, answering listener questions, and even asking listeners some questions (ooo, turning the tables). Stereo is totally free and you can sign up right here! And don’t forget to follow Taylor (@rockwelltss), Joe (@joelowery), and Ryan (@ryanbailey) on the free Stereo app!Now, here's the list of players discussed on the show:1) Chris Richards to Hoffenheim2) NYCFC homegrown Joe Scally to Borussia Mönchengladbach3) FC Dallas youngster Justin Che to Bayern Munich4) Bryan Reynolds is (finally) a Roma player5) DeAndre Yedlin to Galatasaray6) Tyler Boyd to Sivasspor7) Daryl Dike with a surprise loan move to Barnsley8) Jordan Morris to Swansea City9) Paul Arriola to Swansea City10) Duane Octavious Holmes returns to Huddersfield11) Sebastian Soto is back at Norwich12) Mark McKenzie to Genk13) Brenden Aaronson to RB SalzburgSponsors!Wealthfront! Visit wealthfront.com/TSS to get your first $5,000 managed for free, for life!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at BlueNile.com!PolicyGenius! Save more than $1,000 on your home and auto insurance by heading to policygenius.com!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping and $5 off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven convene to discuss some of the biggest games of the weekend, while taking a moment to reflect on the business that got did in the January transfer window. 0.00 - Arsenal vs. Manchester Utd: Yes, this was another stalemate from the Premier League Big Six. But there were plenty of positives to be drawn for both sides. Honestly, there were!33.02 - Palmeiras vs. Santos: In a sweltering and not-very-socially-distanced Maracana, Palmeiras triumphed in their second-ever Copa Libertadores victory. But the wild action only really got going in injury time…53.14 - Transfer Window Review: It has been a relatively quiet window, but there have been some significant moves. We look at the best, the worst, and the players you forgot existed! Sponsors!Wealthfront! Visit wealthfront.com/TSS to get your first $5,000 managed for free, for life!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at BlueNile.com!PolicyGenius! Save more than $1,000 on your home and auto insurance by heading to policygenius.com!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping and $5 off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor and Joe review the USMNT's recent game against Trinidad and Tobago.(Spoilers below!)It was a 7-0 win for the United States to cap off January Camp! What did we learn from a pretty lopsided match? Which players showed well? What tactics did we see? Taylor and Joe talk about all that and much more. (Power wins, they also talk about power wins.)Sponsors!Wealthfront! Visit wealthfront.com/TSS to get your first $5,000 managed for free, for life!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at BlueNile.com!PolicyGenius! Save more than $1,000 on your home and auto insurance by heading to policygenius.com!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping and $5 off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Allocation Disorder (the world's foremost labor negotiations podcast), Paul and Sam bring you the latest update on Major League Soccer's CBA negotiations. The MLS owner's self-imposed deadline has officially passed. So what happens next? Will there be a lockout?Sponsors! SoFi! Listen to the SoFi Daily podcast every weekday to keep informed and keep your financial resolutions! Artifact! Save $40 on your first Artifact with the code TSS40! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe is joined by Adam Snavely to preview the USMNT's upcoming game on Sunday against Trinidad and Tobago and answer some listener questions. Joe and Adam talk about the U.S. players they're most excited to watch against T&T and give their preferred starting elevens for that game before turning their collective attention towards listener questions!NEW SHOW ALERT! Today at 5PM ET, Taylor and Ryan are going to be doing a Soccer 101-centric live show on the Stereo app. You can sign up for Stereo here or here - and it’s totally free! Stereo lets you record your questions and submit them instantaneously, and we’ll do our best to answer them all (or at least as many as we can). And don’t forget to follow Taylor (@rockwelltss), Ryan (@ryanbailey), and Joe (@joelowery) on the free Stereo app!Now, here's the list of questions that Joe and Adam answered on the show:1) What happened to players like Lynden Gooch, Romain Gall, and Shaq Moore who featured for the U.S. after Couva?2) What is Frank Lampard’s future as a coach?3) If you could swap one of Chelsea’s marquee attacking players with another team’s midfielder or defender, who would you sell and who would you sign?4) Is a right back the same as a right wingback and are Inverted wingers the same as "regular" wingers?5) Is Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes the closest thing we’ve seen to a classic #10? 6) How much overlap is there between soccer strategy and chess strategy?7) Are Andrew Carlton and Paxton Pomykal the latest young Americans that we hyped prematurely? Sponsors! SoFi! Listen to the SoFi Daily podcast every weekday to keep informed and keep your financial resolutions! Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at BlueNile.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor talks to Jason Davis about, as has become tradition, a wide variety of topics, including being new parents, the best soccer documentaries, the ease with which USMNT soccer players can become villains, the perceptions of American players abroad, creating content in an aggressive media landscape, and a whoooole bunch more.NEW SHOW ALERT! On Thursday at 5pm eastern, Ryan and Taylor are going to be doing a Soccer 101-centric live show on the Stereo app. You can sign up for Stereo here or here Stereo lets you record your questions and submit them instantaneously, and we will do our best to answer them all (or at least as many as we can). And don’t forget to follow Taylor (@rockwelltss), Ryan (@ryanbailey), and Joe (@joelowery) on the free Stereo app!Sponsors! SoFi! Listen to the SoFi Daily podcast every weekday to keep informed and keep your financial resolutions! Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at BlueNile.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.