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Taylor and Joe catch up on some United States Men's National Team player news before digging into specific moments from the myriad of Americans that played abroad this past weekend. Below, you can find an ordered list of players discussed on the show, but first: an announcement!On Thursday, January 28th, Taylor and Ryan will be hosting a live show on the free Stereo app! Stereo is broadcast platform where we’ll be bringing weekly live shows talking about the latest episodes of Soccer 101 and a bunch of other wonderful things. This week’s Stereo show will be on Thursday, January 28th at 5PM ET - and it’s going to be all about the Champions League! Head to stereo.com/rockwelltss to download the Stereo app and check out this week’s Soccer 101 Live Show! And don’t forget to follow Taylor (@rockwelltss), Ryan (@ryanbailey), and Joe (@joelowery) on the free Stereo app!Now, here's the ordered list of Americans discussed on the show:1) Sebastian Soto is back at Norwich2) Caden Clark to RB Leipzig?3) Jordan Morris is now officially a Swansea City player4) Duane Octavious Holmes has a new-old team5) Mark McKenzie makes his Genk debut6) Matthew Hoppe starts against Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich7) Brenden Aaronson makes his Austrian Bundesliga debut8) Josh Sargent scores(!!!) and it's a banger9) Yunus Musah starts against La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid10) Weston McKennie making things happen for Juventus11) Tyler Adams stays feisty for RB LeipzigSponsors! 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.

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven are discuss the weekend that was in world soccer!0.00 - Frank Lampard is sacked: Will the Chelsea manager be able to get another top-flight job? How will new appointee Thomas Tuchel fare? 10.46 - Manchester United vs. Liverpool: In a much more lively affair than their most recent encounter, United were victors with a late Bruno Fernandes free kick winner. We look at the tactical decisions that won it for the Red Devis, and Jurgen Klopp’s squad issues. 29.51 - Milan vs. Atalanta: Serie A leaders Milan were humbled by their Lombardy neighbors, whose press proved too much at the San Siro.41.14 - Schalke vs. Bayern Munich: All the other Bundesliga title challengers lost this weekend, while Bayern picked up three points at the league’s worst team. So yeah, they’ve won the title again. 54.55 - Alaves vs. Real Madrid: Zinedine Zidane was absent from the sidelines for Real Madrid’s best performance of the season. Luka Modric was in exceptional form, as was a young man named Eden Hazard. 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.

Paul and Sam open this week's episode of Allocation Disorder (presented by Miami Fingalicking) with a quick update on the CBA situation before turning their attention to the MLS SuperDraft, Jordan Morris' upcoming move to Swansea, and some MLS players that could move in the January transfer window.Sponsors!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at BlueNile.com!Four Sigmatic! Save up to 40% and get free shipping at FourSigmatic.com/tss! Artifact! Save $40 on your first Artifact with the code TSS40!Credible! Refinance your student loan debt at credible.com/TSS and Credible will give you a $200 gift card!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor answer 10 listener questions, and start off the show with some waffles vs pancakes chat. Obviously.1) What are the soccer moments you return to for guaranteed serotonin?2) Does Inter Miami + Messi = Supporters' Shield/MLS Cup victory? What might the obstacles to success be, and what would the move mean for his national team career?3) Should MLS consider pushing for in game/split screen commercials like you see in Liga MX games?4) When a team knows its opponent is poor at offensive set pieces, does that change their defensive approach in open play?5) What has happened to Sheffield United this season?6) Why do teams from Wales take part in the English Football League, but not teams from Northern Ireland?7) With Jordan Morris likely moving to Swansea, what's the latest on their ownership, manager, tactics, and overall performance this season?8) How long will Wilfred Ndidi stay at Leicester and, if he moves, what destination makes the most sense?9) Do we like daily fantasy sites for soccer, and could they help soccer catch on even more in the US?10) What's the best way to financially support women's soccer in America?Sponsors!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at BlueNile.com!Four Sigmatic! Save up to 40% and get free shipping at FourSigmatic.com/tss! Credible! Refinance your student loan debt at credible.com/TSS and Credible will give you a $200 gift card! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor talks to The Athletic's Carl Anka about a lot of different topics (the best West African dish, why the transfer market might be a dud this January, and writing children's books with a certain famous footballer, but it's mostly about Manchester United. Here's the basic idea we try to make sense of: Manchester United are a team surrounded by and composed of question marks, but that fact doesn't seem to be having the negative impact it might elsewhere. Plus, how good is Marcus Rashford and what does he need to improve in his game, what's gone wrong for Anthony Martial, which players are limiting what the team wants to do stylistically, Solskjaer's preferred tactics, and the future of Paul Pogba. All that AND Carl admits Weston McKennie is good and requests that the internet stop bullying him.Sponsors!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at BlueNile.com!Four Sigmatic! Save up to 40% and get free shipping at FourSigmatic.com/tss! Credible! Refinance your student loan debt at credible.com/TSS and Credible will give you a $200 gift card! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor and Joe take a look at some specific moments from a host of Americans who played in Europe this weekend - and one American who didn't play in Europe this weekend. Before that though, they talk about Jordan Morris' reported loan move to Swansea City!Jordan Morris to Swansea City?Brenden Aaronson debuts for Jesse Marsch's RB SalzburgDuane Holmes' status at Derby County (hint: Wayne Rooney's got things to say about Holmes)Matthew Hoppe scores again for Schalke - and shows an area of his game that he can improveAntonee Robinson's performance for FulhamJosh Sargent shows his creative side for Werder BremenSergiño Dest: should he be doing more for Barcelona?Yunus Musah dominates in the Copa del Rey with ValenciaChristian Pulisic is moving like a Berhalter winger while playing as a Chelsea wingerSponsors!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at BlueNile.com!Four Sigmatic! Save up to 40% and get free shipping at FourSigmatic.com/tss! Credible! Refinance your student loan debt at credible.com/TSS and Credible will give you a $200 gift card! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven are back to discuss an eventful weekend for the beautiful game!0.00 - Liverpool vs. Manchester Utd: The Premier League’s top-of-the-table clash was a little *Gegendepressing* but there were positives for both defenses. Plus, Graham gets in to the reason behind the downturn in form of Liverpool’s front three.28.40 - Wolves vs. West Brom: The Black Country Derby didn’t fail to disappoint, with five goals in Big Sam’s first league win with the Albion. Wolves, meanwhile, are not in a good place. 45.10 - Inter Milan vs. Juventus: Once upon a time, not so long ago, Juventus were imperious. They would have had the league wrapped up by this stage. Not so much this season, where they sit in fifth after being dominated by Conte’s Inter. 61.20 - Barcelona vs Athletic Club: It was all Kalimotxos and trumpet solos in Seville on Sunday, where Athletic Bilbao claimed a Super Cup victory over Barca, in which Leo Messi made an unceremonious early exit. Sponsors!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at BlueNile.com!Four Sigmatic! Save up to 40% and get free shipping at FourSigmatic.com/tss! Artifact! Save $40 on your first Artifact with the code TSS40!Credible! Refinance your student loan debt at credible.com/TSS and Credible will give you a $200 gift card! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam start the show with a comprehensive update on the CBA talks between MLS and the MLSPA before shining a light on new Toronto FC head coach Chris Armas and a recent rebrand in Montreal.Sponsors!Quantic! Learn alongside students & alumni from around the world who match your potential. Learn more at Quantic.edu/theathletic!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!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping and $5 off your first order!Four Sigmatic! Save up to 40% and get free shipping at FourSigmatic.com/tss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor talks to The Athletic's Jeff Rueter about a whole bunch of different topics pertaining to the American soccer landscape, including the ongoing MLS labor negotiations for the upcoming season, NWSL and the USSF "consciously uncoupling" in a surprise shift, self-relegation in USL and the merits thereof, and much much more!Sponsors!Quantic! Learn alongside students & alumni from around the world who match your potential. Learn more at Quantic.edu/theathletic!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!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping and $5 off your first order!Four Sigmatic! Save up to 40% and get free shipping at FourSigmatic.com/tss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Lowery is joined by Will Parchman to talk about youth development in the United States! Will provides some phenomenal insight into current trends in American youth development, the differences between the Development Academy and MLS Next, USL's role in youth development, specific academies that are doing good work, peas (yes, peas), and much more.Sponsors!Quantic! Learn alongside students & alumni from around the world who match your potential. Learn more at Quantic.edu/theathletic!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!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping and $5 off your first order!Four Sigmatic! Save up to 40% and get free shipping at FourSigmatic.com/tss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe and Taylor take a look at some specific moments (most good, some bad) from 10 of the many, many Americans in action around the world this past weekend. We also get intro broader conversations about their roles in the USMNT, their respective positions on the depth chart, areas for improvement, and much much more! Players discussed:1) Matthew Hoppe (Schalke)2) Alan Soñora (Independiente)3) Gio Reyna (Dortmund)4) Tyler Adams (RB Leipzig)5) Weston McKennie (Juventus)6) Matt Miazga (Anderlecht)7) Yunus Musah (Valencia)8) Tim Weah (Lille)9) Josh Sargent (Werder Bremen)10) Reggie Cannon (Boavista)Sponsors!Quantic! Learn alongside students & alumni from around the world who match your potential. Learn more at Quantic.edu/theathletic!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!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping and $5 off your first order!Four Sigmatic! Save up to 40% and get free shipping at FourSigmatic.com/tss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven convene to discuss an eventful weekend for the beautiful game!0.00 - Marine vs. Tottenham: The Magic of the FA Cup was lightly sprinkled on Merseyside as eighth-tier Marine hosted Jose Mourinho’s Spurs. It was as uncompetitive as you’d imagine, but the event had plenty of highlights and quirks. 21.13 - RB Leipzig vs. Dortmund: The East Germans passed up on their chance to leapfrog Bayern Munich with a home loss to BVB. Once again, Erling Haaland was the star of the show.43.38 - Ajax vs. PSV: In what may have been the most entertaining match of the weekend, the honors were split evenly between the Netherlands’ two biggest sides. And the show was nearly stolen by a West Ham flop!54.25 - Roma vs. Inter Milan: The Giallorossi earned a point with a late equalizer, as Antonio Conte appeared to drop the ball with his substitutions. Sponsors!Wealthfront! Visit wealthfront.com/TSS to get your first $5,000 managed for free, for life!Quantic! Learn alongside students & alumni from around the world who match your potential. Learn more at Quantic.edu/theathletic!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!Four Sigmatic! Save up to 40% and get free shipping at FourSigmatic.com/tss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the first episode of Allocation Disorder in 2021, Paul and Sam are back to discussing MLS labor negotiations and the developments that have taken place since last they spoke. After that, it's on to some coaching changes with Greg Vanney now officially in charge of the Galaxy and Diego Alonso now officially not in charge in Miami. Plus, Mark McKenzie on the move, Kevin Molino is too, and Paul has words of positivity for Austin FC.Sponsors!NETGEAR! Find out what makes NETGEAR America’s number one choice for WiFi at NETGEAR.com/bestWiFiVuori! Get 20% off and free shipping when you go to VuoriClothing.com/TSSBlue 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor do their best to answer 7 Listener Questions:1) - There is a popular phrase on foot-soccer-ball Twitter "the streets won't forget" about player who was great for a short period of time, such as "the streets won't forget Adel Taarabt". Who is your favorite "the streets won't forget" player?2) - Weston McKennie for Paul Pogba straight swap - who says no?3) If Manchester United win a Cup and make the Champions League, is it a successful season?4) Where does Paolo Rossi rank in the importance of Italian football?5) Why are there not more trades in European soccer?6) With Schalke hurtling towards the record for longest winless streak in German soccer history, what are some famous bad records that clubs are proud of?7) Does Hansi Flick, much like Rodney Dangerfield, deserve more respect?Sponsors!NETGEAR! Find out what makes NETGEAR America’s number one choice for WiFi at NETGEAR.com/bestWiFiVuori! Get 20% off and free shipping when you go to VuoriClothing.com/TSSBlue 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Joe Lowery, Adam Snavely, and Adam Snavely’s beard run through nine wonderful listener questions! They also formerly bang the gavel on the Total Soccer Show Opinion Machine, so there’s that. 2:30 - Michael Bradley has received a lot of hate with the USMNT. What was the last great game he had before the hate began?13:28 - How would Gio Reyna’s career have been impacted if he had signed a pro contract with NYCFC?21:40 - How dependent is Berhalter’s tactical system on CBs playing on the side of their dominant foot?26:55 - How are college players selected to go to the MLS Combine and be eligible for the MLS SuperDraft?33:05 - What do you do if your child will watch soccer with you, but insists on rooting for the other team?36:03 - Would Brazilian Ronaldo be thought of as highly as Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele, and Maradona had he not suffered so many injuries?44:00 - How much do MLS teams make from jersey sales in comparison to other clubs around the world?48:56 - Who will be the oldest player in the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup squad?54:15 - If you could add one player to the USMNT for the 2026 World Cup, who would it be?Sponsors!SoFi! Every weekday morning, the SoFi daily podcast keeps you up to date with important business news, stock market happenings, and how they affect your financial life!fuboTV! Go to fubotv.com/TSS for 15% off your first month and a free trial!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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe and Taylor take a long look at the dual roster release that took place earlier today: one for the USMNT and one for the potential Olympic squad. Who will end up making that January camp friendly roster, which players have the best chance of challenging for time right now, and who could be critical in qualifying for the Olympics?After that, we review the weekend that was for 5 young Americans who did things in Europe: Josh Sargent at Werder Bremen, Tyler Adams at Leipzig, Zack Steffen at Man City, Christian Pulisic at Chelsea, and Gio Reyna at Dortmund.Sponsors!NETGEAR! Find out what makes NETGEAR America’s number one choice for WiFi at NETGEAR.com/bestWiFiVuori! Get 20% off and free shipping when you go to VuoriClothing.com/TSSBlue 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruthven join forces to discuss the biggest events of the weekend in soccer! 0.00 - Mauricio Pochettino officially announced as PSG coach: Will the Argentine be suited to life in Paris? What kind of changes will he make to his team?10.30 - Chelsea vs. Manchester City: In their best outing in nearly two years, City gave Frank Lampard the Blues, while exposing some tactical naiveté.29.08 - Rangers vs. Celtic: The Old Firm derby saw Steven Gerrard take a step towards his first-ever league title. Surely Rangers won’t let things slip now? 41.52 - La Liga Round-Up: Atletico Madrid earned a hard-fought victory over Alaves to cement their status at the summit of La Liga. Ryan and Graham also look at El Gran Derbi, a bucket list match for any soccer fan.53.35 - Borussia Dortmund vs. Wolfsburg: BvB turned around their home form and Jason Sancho scored a much-needed goal, but problems persist at the Westfalenstadion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we sit on the precipice of 2021, Taylor Rockwell and Ryan Bailey provide some soccer-themed resolutions for players, managers and teams around the world! Happy New Year, y'all!Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...SoFi! Every weekday morning, the SoFi daily podcast keeps you up to date with important business news, stock market happenings, and how they affect your financial life!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at bluenile.com!fuboTV! Go to fubotv.com/TSS for 15% off your first month and a free trial!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping!Mack Weldon! Visit MackWeldon.com/TSS for 20% off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This may not be a year that we all look back upon fondly, but we're dedicating today's show to celebrating everything good soccer has given us in 2020! That's right—Taylor Rockwell and Ryan Bailey have lined up the categories and nominees for the most-anticipated awards ceremony since The Dundies!Sponsors!Today's episode is brought to you by...SoFi! Every weekday morning, the SoFi daily podcast keeps you up to date with important business news, stock market happenings, and how they affect your financial life!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at bluenile.com!fuboTV! Go to fubotv.com/TSS for 15% off your first month and a free trial!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping!Mack Weldon! Visit MackWeldon.com/TSS for 20% off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manuel Veth returns to the show to discuss all-things Bundesliga. We start off with a lengthy look at Dortmund (where did it go wrong for Favre, where do they go from here, why has Jadon Sancho started poorly, and how good is Gio Reyna). Plus, Tyler Adams' role at Leipzig, why David Alaba might want out at Bayern (and if that means Chris Richards gets more minutes), the state of Werder Bremen, and why we should all be talking A LOT more about the work being done by Pellegrino Matarazzo at Stuttgart.Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...SoFi! Every weekday morning, the SoFi daily podcast keeps you up to date with important business news, stock market happenings, and how they affect your financial life!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at bluenile.com!fuboTV! Go to fubotv.com/TSS for 15% off your first month and a free trial!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruthven are back to get into the biggest matches of the weekend!0.00 - Arsenal vs. Chelsea: Mikel Arteta broke the Gunners out a their funk with a youthful lineup, putting the pressure on Frank Lampard to turn the Blues’ fortunes around. 23.50 - Leicester vs. Manchester Utd: in an unforeseen turn of events, the points were shared between a team who had not drawn this season and an away side who hadn’t dropped any points on the road!40.00 - Liverpool vs. West Brom: Sam Allardyce is back in the Premier League, and has announced his return by taking points from the champions at Anfield! We explain how the Baggies pulled it off. 49.40 - Wolves vs. Tottenham: Jose Mourinho’s side sat on a 1-0 lead and paid the price—and not for the first time this season.Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...SoFi! Every weekday morning, the SoFi daily podcast keeps you up to date with important business news, stock market happenings, and how they affect your financial life!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at bluenile.com!fuboTV! Go to fubotv.com/TSS for 15% off your first month and a free trial!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe, Ryan and Taylor take turns giving out some Holiday gift ideas to the soccer community: some to players, some to managers, some to clubs, and at least one to an entire city. Other topics of conversation include usual holiday talking points like cloning, worm-eating, and the Concacaf Champions League. What more do you need?If you answer to that last question was "pictures of the random things y'all talked about" then here are a few:1) The celebratory mug for Hansi Flick2) Microwave recipes for Dele Alli3) Stupid sunglasses for a stupid team4) Something to help Sean Dyche to remember his visit to The Grand Canyon5) And a gummy alternative to Dyche's alleged favorite foodSponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...The Athletic! Check out theathletic.com/TSS to receive two all-access subscriptions for the price of one!Credible! Visit credible.com/TSS to receive a $200 gift card when refinancing your student loans!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.

It was a busy weekend for Americans abroad, so Taylor and Joe did their homework and came prepared to chat about more than a few talented USMNT players plying their trade in Europe. From Dest and Musah facing off in La Liga, to McKennie looking sharp for Juventus, to Yedlin's first Premier League start this season, to Otasowie's first Premier League start ever, there's plenty to get to!3:38 - Sergino Dest is a starter for FC Barcelona. Woah!11:43 - Yunus Musah: A Man Who Makes Gregg Berhalter Look Very Wise24:15 - DeAndre Yedlin is back in the starting XI for Newcastle. How'd he do?31:06 - Antonee Robinson and Fulham secured a result away to Newcastle over the weekend39:13 - Weston McKennie was recently named USMNT Player of the Year and when you watch him at Juventus, it's easy to see why54:45 - Niko Gioacchini scored for Caen, showed some great movement in the box, and might be outgrowing Ligue 21:05:49 - Owen Otasowie started his first Premier League game for Wolves! What did we learn about him?1:12:20 - Christian Pulisic is healthy and oh-so-dangerous for Chelsea right nowSponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...The Athletic! Check out theathletic.com/TSS to receive two all-access subscriptions for the price of one!Credible! Visit credible.com/TSS to receive a $200 gift card when refinancing your student loans!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at bluenile.com!HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/TSS80 and use code TSS80 to get $80 off including free shipping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After rechristening Scotland and ‘McTominayLand’, Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruthven get into the biggest matches of the weekend from around Europe!0.00 - Manchester United vs. Leeds: Ole is at the wheel and his hands are positioned at 6 and 2! We look at how Solskjaer set up perfectly to deal with Marcelo Bielsa’s high-energy side. 21.17 - Everton vs. Arsenal: Mikel Arteta endured an unhappy return to Goodison Park, where the Gunners suffered yet another league loss. We ask: what is an Arsenal, and what does it stand for?38.50 - Tottenham vs. Leicester: It looked like the Spider-Man meme in North London where two of the league’s best counter-attacking sides pointed at each other Leicester, however, had the better game plan.51.50 - Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich: It is a time of year for giving gifts, and Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah very kindly placed two in the lap of Robert Lewandowski to send Die Roten to the top of the table for the festive break. Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...The Athletic! Check out theathletic.com/TSS to receive two all-access subscriptions for the price of one!Credible! Visit credible.com/TSS to receive a $200 gift card when refinancing your student loans!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.

In their final episode of 2020, Paul and Sam cover a ton of ground, ranging from MLS Cup takeaways to Austin FC to trades and transfers to listener questions!1:18 - Thoughts and overarching takeaways from MLS Cup9:00 - Paul putting Sam in a box and Allocation Disorder in its purest form10:06 - What do we know about Austin FC so far?26:06 - Analysis of Montreal's acquisition of Djordje Mihailovic from the Chicago Fire32:55 - "Bryan Reynolds: The 10 Million Dollar Man" and MLS proving itself in the world of youth development44:44 - The Inter Miami/Diego Alonso situation49:18 - Mailbag time! What are some of the positive things going on in MLS and soccer in the United States? Will this year's playoff format stick? Is the USMNT's January Camp still happening? And many more!Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...The Athletic! Check out theathletic.com/TSS to receive two all-access subscriptions for the price of one!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.

Why are Barcelona players taking pay cuts while the team still spends big on transfers? How is Tanguy Ndombele ‘press resistant’? And what are the root causes of Arsenal’s suckiness? The legendary Jimmy Conrad joins Ryan Bailey to answer your questions! Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...The Athletic! Check out theathletic.com/TSS to receive two all-access subscriptions for the price of one!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible range of limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at bluenile.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor is back! You know what, one exclamation point isn't enough. Let's try that again. Taylor is back!!! That's much better. On today's show, Taylor and Joe answer some phenomenal listener questions. And before that, Joe asks Taylor about his first few weeks as a parent!8:05 - Is the USMNT's current depth of talent evidence that the U.S.'s youth system wasn't as broken as we were lead to believe post-Couva?20:48 - When you can't watch a game, what site has the best individual player ratings?29:52 - Do national teams in countries with one or two dominant teams that contain many of the country's best players have an advantage?37:39 - Can Americans who aren't good enough for the U.S. national team play for Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other FIFA recognized territories that the United States own?46:42 - With the congested schedule that FIFA has set for World Cup qualification, should the five player substitution rule remain in international qualifiers?52:12 - From what he's done at Derby County so far, could Wayne Rooney become a top tier coach?Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...The Athletic! Check out theathletic.com/TSS to receive two all-access subscriptions for the price of one!Mack Weldon! Your one-stop-shop for men's basics, visit mackweldon.com/tss to get 20% off your first order!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible range of limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at bluenile.com!PolicyGenius! If you need life insurance but aren’t sure where to start, head to policygenius.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Joe Lowery is joined by The Athletic's Sam Stejskal to review MLS Cup and answer some MLS-related listener questions! First, Joe and Sam talk all about the Columbus Crew's impressive victory over the Seattle Sounders in Saturday's MLS Cup, digging into Aidan Morris' breakout performance, Lucas Zelarayan's dominant display, Caleb Porter's tactics, and Brian Schmetzer's future in Seattle. Then, Joe and Sam tackle a handful of listener questions:26:10 - Which player would you want a gigantic golden CGI statue of to embody quintessential MLS?33:00 - Which MLS team is poised for a “worst to first” kind of year? And which team is going the other way?45:03 - If Chris Wondolowski doesn't re-sign with the San Jose Earthquakes, what other team best suits him?48:30 - Which young American will burst onto the scene in MLS next year like Brenden Aaronson did this past year?51:32 - Who will be sold for the most amount of money between Caden Clark, Gianluca Busio, Mark McKenzie, Brian Reynolds, and Daryl Dike?56:50 - What happened with Diego Alonso's pseudo-firing in Miami?Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...The Athletic! Check out theathletic.com/TSS to receive two all-access subscriptions for the price of one!Artifact! Give the gift of a custom-made podcast this holiday season at heyartifact.com/gift!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible range of limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at bluenile.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Weekend Review edition of The Total Soccer Show, Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruvthen cast an eye over four of the biggest matches from this past weekend—and analyze the Champions League Round of 16 draw:0:00 - Champions League draw: Frank Lampard will have his biggest managerial test to date when Chelsea meet Atletico Madrid, while PSG face familiar foes Barcelona. 16.43 - Manchester Utd vs. Manchester City: Yes, this was a terrible game in which nothing really happened. But it revealed a lot about where both managers are at and how their teams will progress. 25.52 - Fulham vs. Liverpool: It’s not often that Fulham can face the reigning league champions and feel that a draw wasn’t enough. How Scott Parker’s side renewed their faith in staying up!40.06 - Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid: Is there a team anywhere in the world that is better at performing when it counts than Real Madrid? Zinedine Zidane’s side topped off a magnificent week with a statement win in El Derbi. 52.14 - Borussia Dortmund vs. Stuttgart: BVB manager lost his job after his team lost their way against newly promoted Stuttgart. What went wrong for Dortmund? Just about everything. Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...The Athletic! Check out theathletic.com/TSS to receive two all-access subscriptions for the price of one!Artifact! Give the gift of a custom-made podcast this holiday season at heyartifact.com/gift!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible range of limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at bluenile.com!PolicyGenius! If you need life insurance but aren’t sure where to start, head to policygenius.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With MLS Cup coming up on Saturday, Paul and Sam talk about some of the pieces and strategies that have helped the Seattle Sounders and the Columbus Crew advance to the final. Then, they hit the highlights from Don Garber's State of the League address that happened earlier this week, and discuss some big Inter Miami news.2:00 - General managers Garth Lagerwey (Seattle Sounders) and Tim Bezbatchenko (Columbus Crew) deserve a lot of credit for helping their respective teams get to MLS Cup12:50 - An analysis of Sounders manager Brian Schmetzer and Crew manager Caleb Porter20:08 - Shouldn't more MLS teams be investing in analytics?27:`10 - Digging into some of Seattle's and Columbus's smartest signings and roster building strategies42:49 - Highlights of MLS Commissioner Don Garber's State of the League address:The CBA and the force majeure clauseMLS potentially looking for outside investorsAre we going to see more MLS teams sold in the near future?53:15 - Paul McDonough steps down as Inter Miami's COO and sporting director1:03:08 - MLS Cup predictions!Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...The Athletic! Check out theathletic.com/TSS to receive two all-access subscriptions for the price of one!Indochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more at Indochino.com by using the code “athletic” at checkout.Fubo.tv! Visit fubotv.com/TSS for 15% off your first month AND a free trial.LinkedIn Jobs! Head to LinkedIn.com/TSS to get $50 off your first job post.Away! Gift someone something to look forward to this holiday season at AwayTravel.com/TSS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Bailey and Sam Tighe take a look back at the 2020-21 Champions League Group Stage, to assess the biggest winners and losers, the breakout stars, and the team who will give defending champions Bayern Munich a run for their money in the knockout rounds!Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...The Athletic! Check out theathletic.com/TSS to receive two all-access subscriptions for the price of one!Indochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more at Indochino.com by using the code “athletic” at checkout.Fubo.tv! Visit fubotv.com/TSS for 15% off your first month AND a free trial.LinkedIn Jobs! Head to LinkedIn.com/TSS to get $50 off your first job post.Hims! Get your first visit absolutely free at forhims.com/totalsoccer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Lowery is joined by Adam Snavely to review the USMNT's friendly against El Salvador. What did we learn? Did anything change tactically? Which players showed well? And which ones might have a spot in Gregg Berhalter's first-choice group of players? Joe and Adam answer those questions...and talk about a bunch of other things, too!Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...The Athletic! Check out theathletic.com/TSS to receive two all-access subscriptions for the price of one!Indochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more at Indochino.com by using the code “athletic” at checkout.Fubo.tv! Visit fubotv.com/TSS for 15% off your first month AND a free trial.LinkedIn Jobs! Head to LinkedIn.com/TSS to get $50 off your first job post.Manscaped! Get 20% off (with free shipping) when you use the promo code TSS20 at Manscaped.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MLS Cup is less than a week away! On Saturday, December 12th, the Columbus Crew and the Seattle Sounders will battle for a serious piece of silverware. To preview Saturday's final and shine a light on the two teams playing, Joe Lowery is joined by not one, but two excellent guests on today's show. Up first, Jordan Angeli, also known as the "Crew Guru", talks all things Columbus. Then, Matt Pentz comes on the show to dis-Pentz his Seattle Sounders knowledge.2:15 - Columbus Crew preview with Jordan AngeliWhat do the Crew look like in the post #SaveTheCrew era?How do they play under Caleb Porter?The connection between Gyasi Zardes and Lucas ZelarayanMuch more31:50 - Sounders Sounders preview with Matt PentzWhat's the latest on the Brian Schmetzer contract situation?Players to watchAre the Sounders a dynasty?Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...The Athletic! Check out theathletic.com/TSS to receive two all-access subscriptions for the price of one!Indochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more at Indochino.com by using the code “athletic” at checkout.Fubo.tv! Visit fubotv.com/TSS for 15% off your first month and a free trial.LinkedIn Jobs! Head to LinkedIn.com/TSS to get $50 off your first job post.Hims! Go to ForHims.com/totalsoccer for a 90-day money-back guarantee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Weekend Review edition of The Total Soccer Show, Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruvthen break down 4 big games from this past weekend:0:00 - Tottenham vs. Arsenal: Kane and Son combine to pour more misery on Mikel Arteta, whose side were lacking all over the field.27.40 - Liverpool vs. Wolves: Jurgen Klopp’s side were ruthless in their destruction of Wolves, who instilled a puzzling formation switch in Raul Jimenez’s absence…44.19 - Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig: The most thrilling match of the weekend took place in Bavaria, where Bayern Munich’s passive approach to defending allowed Leipzig to stay within a sniff of title contention!57.45 - Cadiz vs. Barcelona: The Catalans slumped to their fourth league defeat of the season against a highly impressive Cadiz side who have already taken points from Real Madrid and Athletic Club in this campaign. Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...The Athletic! Check out theathletic.com/TSS to receive two all-access subscriptions for the price of one!Indochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more at Indochino.com by using the code “athletic” at checkout.Fubo.tv! Visit fubotv.com/TSS for 15% off your first month and a free trial.LinkedIn Jobs! Head to LinkedIn.com/TSS to get $50 off your first job post Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before discussing some of the biggest off-the-field news in Major League Soccer, Paul and Sam sink their teeth into the most recent MLS Cup Playoff games, talking rosters, tactics, and more. 0:45 - With their roster turnaround and their recent on-field performance, it’s time to give Adrian Heath, Mark Watson, and Minnesota United the credit they deserve. 19:55 - Some rapid-fire analysis of Seattle Sounders versus FC Dallas - and then some Western Conference Final previewing.23:53 - You thought this show was going to be all Western Conference, didn’t you? Well, never fear! Eastern Conference chat is here, featuring the New England Revolution and the Columbus Crew.37:28 - Greg Vanney has officially left Toronto FC. Who should replace him as Toronto’s head coach? Plus, analysis of the other coaching vacancies around MLS.Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...Credible! Visit Credible.com/TSS and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loans.Artifact! Check out HeyArtifact.com/TSS to get $40 off your first order.Away! Gift someone something to look forward to this holiday season at AwayTravel.com/TSS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a Dirty Tackle reunion of sorts on today’s episode of TSS! Ryan Bailey is joined by DT founder Brooks Peck to look at some weird and wonderful recent stories from the beautiful game, including Joleon Lescott’s accidental comeback and the bizarre world of “Socker Slam”! Listen carefully, and DT fans may hear an appearance from a familiar special guest, too…Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...Credible! Visit Credible.com/TSS and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loans.Artifact! Check out HeyArtifact.com/TSS to get $40 off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier this week, U.S. Soccer gave us all an early Christmas present: a shiny, brand-new USMNT roster for the United States' game against El Salvador on December 9th. The roster is almost entirely made up of domestic-based, Olympic-eligible players, so it's an exciting group!Joe Lowery is joined by Bobby Warshaw to break down the roster and pick their preferred starting elevens for the 9th.Way more important and way more exciting than the USMNT roster: congratulations to Taylor and Margaret Rockwell on the birth of their daughter! We’re so, so happy for the Rockwell family and grateful that both mom and baby are healthy.Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...Credible! Visit Credible.com/TSS and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loans.Artifact! Check out HeyArtifact.com/TSS to get $40 off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Lowery is joined by The Athletic’s Meg Linehan to talk about all things United States Women’s National Team! Joe asks Meg about the U.S.’s first game in 8 months, the emerging young talent in the player pool, and the differences between Vlatko Andonovski and Jill Ellis.Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...Credible! Visit Credible.com/TSS and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loans.Artifact! Check out HeyArtifact.com/TSS to get $40 off your first order.HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/TSS90 and use code TSS90 to get $90 off including free shipping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruvthen put the world to rights b y breaking down the biggest games of the weekend:4:00 - Chelsea vs. Tottenham: How was Harry Kane kept quiet, and which manager is happier with a Stamford Bridge stalemate?20:32 - Southampton vs. Manchester United: Ole’s hands slipped off the whee; but Edinson Cavani was there to place them back! 36:50 - Real Madrid vs. Alaves: Zinedine Zidane had a few key players missing as the Spanish giants dropped points. Again.46:47 - Borussia Dortmund vs. Köln: Lucien Favre’s job prospects took a hammering as Cologne left a bad smell at the Westfalenstadion. Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...Credible! Visit Credible.com/TSS and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loansArtifact! Check out HeyArtifact.com/TSS to get $40 off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul and Sam are recording Tuesday for a Thursday release, so they're breaking down the Tuesday night names.0:00 - Recapping the weekend's playoff games, and the intense entertainment therein, featuring a whole lot of Orlando City-NYCFC. What happened behind the scenes of one of the wildest games in MLS history? Why did Oscar Pareja go running into the dressing room? How many times did we think the game was over? What will happen next for Orlando with two starters suspended for the next round?21:15 - The Wondo Love Machine rolls on, even if San Jose does not: Sporting KC vs San Jose review, plus a strange analogy involving bad breath from Sam. Also, where do San Jose go from here and will Wondo be back?33:02 - Fast forwarding past Minnesota United to talk Portland v Dallas. How Portland's major problem this season was on display against Dallas, plus another incredibly dramatic penalty shootout and the glory of centerback penalties.38:52 - Taking a look back at the teams who are out of the playoffs and where they go from here next season, featuring Miami, NYCFC, NY Red Bulls, and more!49:48 - Things Paul and Sam are thankful for, including Orlando City, the USMNT, and MLS in general.Sponsors!Credible! Visit Credible.com/TSS and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loansArtifact! Go to HeyArtifact.com/TSS or HeyArtifact.com/daryl to hear some sample episodes, and when you're ready to hear one of your own you can use the promo code "TSS40" to get $40 off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a TSS Thanksgiving extravaganza! Joe Lowery is joined by Adam Snavely to talk about all of the soccer things that they're thankful for. From a promising addition to the USWNT player pool, to the goal of the decade(?), to a heartfelt thank you to the American soccer community, Joe and Adam run through their respective Lists of Thankfulness™.And, as discussed on the show, you can honor Daryl and support his wife Shannon by buying a "Hello and Welcome" patch: https://onthevolleyapparel.com/products/cooligans-otva-collab-racer-back-tank-topSponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...The Athletic! Head over to theathletic.com/TSS to get a 12 month subscription to The Athletic for just $1 per month.Credible! Visit Credible.com/TSS and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loans.Artifact! Check out HeyArtifact.com/TSS to get $40 off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ESPN commentator and pundit Matteo Bonetti joins Ryan Bailey to answer listener questions and shoot the breeze about all things Serie A. You’ll find out how Milan are topping the table (spoiler: it's not all about Zlatan), what Weston McKennie will offer Juventus going forward, and which Italian team the skinny-jeans-and-oat-milk-latte crowd will be following now that Atalanta have gone mainstream.Today’s show is sponsored by…Credible! Visit Credible.com/TSS and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loansArtifact! Check out HeyArtifact.com/TSS to get $40 off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Lowery is joined by Jordan Angeli to answer all of your tactical listener questions!3:52 - What is a false nine, how was it popularized, and how do you play with one?10:51 - What makes it a double pivot? 18:59 - What happens when you play with four central midfielders? Plus, examples of teams that do just that!24:27 - What is an overload? And what does it have to do with Nani?28:36 - What’s a defensive rotation? 35:24 - What are pressing cues?41:00 - What is tactical periodization? Or is it tactical prioritization…47: 10 - What is the Manchester City zone (aka Kevin De Bruyne’s happy place)? 54:05 - What’s the difference between a wingback and an attacking fullback?Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...The Athletic! Head over to theathletic.com/TSS to get a 12 month subscription to The Athletic for just $1 per month.Credible! Visit Credible.com/TSS and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loans.Artifact! Check out HeyArtifact.com/TSS to get $40 off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Weekend Review edition of The Total Soccer Show, Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruvthen break down 4 big games from this past weekend:0:00 - Tottenham vs. Manchester City: What is Mourinho doing right—and what is Pep doing wrong? 28:20 - Liverpool vs. Leicester: Despite having three quarters of the defense, the captain and the top goalscorer out of action, Liverpool dominated Leicester. Rumors of their impending demise have been greatly exaggerated. 49:53 - Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona: Mid-table La Liga chancers Barcelona suffer their first league defeat to title challengers Atleti in a decade. It’s getting *Messi* in Catalunya. 1:02:32 - Napoli vs. Milan: Zlatan is still running the show for league leaders Milan, but they’re far from a one-man team.Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...Credible! Visit Credible.com/TSS and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loansArtifact! Check out HeyArtifact.com/TSS to get $40 off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our old pal George Quraishi returns to the show to share his memories of Daryl Grove, and also does a very good job interviewing Taylor about Daryl, the last month, and what the future holds for TSS. There's also some parenting chat at the very end, and definitely at least 3 minutes or so of actual soccer content.Sponsors!LinkedIn! Visit LinkedIn.com/soccer to get $50 off your first job postingCredible! Go to Credible.com and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loansFubo! FuboTV is offering our listeners a free trial AND 15% off their first month by going to fubotv.com/TSSIndochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more when you use the code "Athletic" at Indochino.comAway! Gift someone something to look forward to this holiday season at AwayTravel.com/TSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"It's my why." Paul and Sam spend a late Thursday evening discussing all-things MLS playoffs. How will teams deal with injuries and Coronavirus-related absences? Who could spring a surprise run? Who makes New England v Montreal sexier: Bruce Arena or Thierry Henry? All that and much much more! Also, at one point, Paul says "you're from Illinois" and it sounds angry and accusatory. Some time stamps for you:14:00 - Eastern Conference bracket preview and match-up predictions29:54 - Western Conference bracket preview and match-up predictionsSponsors!LinkedIn! Visit LinkedIn.com/soccer to get $50 off your first job postingCredible! Go to Credible.com and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loansFubo! FuboTV is offering our listeners a free trial AND 15% off their first month by going to fubotv.com/TSSIndochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more when you use the code "Athletic" at Indochino.comAway! Gift someone something to look forward to this holiday season at AwayTravel.com/TSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor do their best to answer 6 listener questions, plus talk a little international window...1) Would David Wagner fix DC United?2) How good would Aleksandar Mitrovic be if he didn't spend the last few seasons playing for Newcastle and Fulham?3) With the current expanded benches available in many leagues, why aren't all teams using all the available spaces?4) Why do goalkeepers yell "away!" on corners, and what other commands could they give?5) How do the new goalkeeping rules during penalties affect the way in which players like Bruno Fernandes and Jorginho take their penalty kicks?6) What are your favorite apps for scores, tactics, lineups, stats?Sponsors!LinkedIn! Visit LinkedIn.com/soccer to get $50 off your first job postingCredible! Go to Credible.com and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loansFubo! FuboTV is offering our listeners a free trial AND 15% off their first month by going to fubotv.com/TSSIndochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more when you use the code "Athletic" at Indochino.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor chats with Grant Wahl about his new podcast series "American Prodigy, the Freddy Adu story." How did the project first come to be, how did Grant get Freddy on board, and what were the challenges of doing an entire series on a person who is very aware of their own media narrative? Plus, what has American soccer done to improve how it treats its potential future stars? All that and much more!Here's a link to the first episode. Give it a listen!Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/TSS90 and use code TSS90 to get $90 off including free shipping!Hims! Stop worrying about hair loss and do something about it! Get your first visit free at ForHims.com/totalsoccer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, which we are aware turned out... quite long... Taylor is joined by Adam Snavely and Ryan Bailey to answer 8 listener questions...Who are your favorite soccer “one hit wonders”?What team could most benefit from hiring Eddie Howe?What is Miguel Arteta doing that Unai Emery isn't?How do teams make big shifts in performance from season to season?How well have Wolves replacements done so far?Which current or former Salzburg/Leipzig player does Brenden Aaronson most resemble?What is Steven Gerrard doing at Glasgow Rangers that has made them better this season?Is MLS a top 10 league in the world right now?Sponsors!Artifact! Check out HeyArtifact.com/TSS to get $40 off your first order.LinkedIn! Visit LinkedIn.com/soccer to get $50 off your first job postingFubo! FuboTV is offering our listeners a free trial AND 15% off their first month by going to fubotv.com/TSSCredible! Go to Credible.com and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loansManscaped! Get 20% off (with free shipping) when you use the promo code TSS20 at Manscaped.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor and Joe review the USMNT's friendly match up with Panama...(Spoilers below)And what a result it was! Double braces for some teenagers (but not in the way you might think), Weston McKennie put in his best performance yet (according to one of your hosts), and much much more! We also try to answer some questions about this squad, including who had the best time in camp (and who did not), have we found our starting three in midfield, should Dest be on the right or left, and why was the second half less thrilling, despite the number of noteworthy incidents?Sponsors!Artifact! Check out HeyArtifact.com/TSS to get $40 off your first order.LinkedIn! Visit LinkedIn.com/soccer to get $50 off your first job postingFubo! FuboTV is offering our listeners a free trial AND 15% off their first month by going to fubotv.com/TSSCredible! Go to Credible.com and get a $200 gift card when you refinance your student loans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.