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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.