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Graham and Taylor do their best to answer your listener questions, including: 1) Why do MLS kickoff times differ from broadcast start times to such an absurd degree? 2) If CONCACAF and CAF combined, how would CONCACAF nations do in combined international competitions? 3) If Newcastle wants to take the next step this summer, which current starters could they retain and still take that next step? 4)...

Our old friend (and podcast turncoat) Sam Stejskal is back on the show to discuss the MLS playoffs so far, preview the Conference Finals, and then spend 30 minutes or so breaking down the USMNT'S most-pressing tactical and roster concerns ahead of the World Cup. Does Jesus Ferreira fit with the way the team actually tends to play? How could we get more control from the midfield? Will Gio Reyna eve...

On today's Weekend Review episode, it's just Graham and Taylor and they're bringing out their thumbs... to do some thumbs up/thumbs down reviewing of the weekend that was. There are rhymes, conversations about players who best use their backsides, appreciation for VAR, dislike of VAR, and much much more! Plus the biggest talking points from some of the weekend's biggest results, including Chelsea-...

Daryl Grove passed away 2 years ago today. He is missed. I wanted to say a few words for my friend, on a day that doesn't have to be sad... but still feels that way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! (you may have heard) The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more...  Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details . -- On this week's episode of The Big Thing, we're spending some time on Klopp-gate, or whatever nonsense title it's been given. Prior to last weekend's matc...

WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! (you may have heard) The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more...  Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details . -- We've got a double-interview episode of TSS today! Up first, Steph Yang of The Athletic discusses what it was like covering the USWNT ahead of the Englan...

WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more...  Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details . -- It’s time for listener questions! You can find the full list that we discussed down below: 1) Which World Cup group stage match will have the biggest goal differential? 2) Do...

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to review the first round of the MLS playoffs! We discuss all six first round games in detail, talk giant tacos, and make predictions for the conference semifinals. -- WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more...  Check out this link for tickets and th...

Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe look back on a weekend with an eventful Clasico, a blockbuster Premier League encounter, MLS Cup Playoffs, a man with a toaster on his head at a Wrexham game , and much more! -- WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more...  Check out this link for tickets...

On this week’s episode of The Big Thing, Joe Lowery is joined by Backheeled.com ’s Arianna Cascone to talk about the NWSL’s regular season and to look ahead to the playoffs. Joe and Arianna discuss surprise teams and stars from the regular season, playoff favorites, X-Factors, and much more. It’s important to note that many people are acutely feeling the weight of the Sally Yates’ report that was...

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to talk about the latest action from the Champions League Group Stage! We touch on nearly every game, Graham calls some people "useless", and we generally have a great time. -- WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more...  Check out this link for ticke...

WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more...  Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details . -- We’re back with another batch of listener questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below. 1) Will the World Cup holders France fail to get out of the group...

WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more...  Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details . -- It’s time to talk about the MLS Playoffs! Taylor, Joe, and Graham team up to preview the postseason field, spending a few minutes talking about each team ahead of this weeken...

Ryan, Graham and Joe are here to look back on an action-packed weekend, which saw the Play-Off picture come clear in MLS, more questions for Jurgen Klopp and a delightfully balanced edition of Der Klassiker! WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more...  Check out this link for tickets...

WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more...  Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details . -- We’re back with another batch of listener questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below. 1) Who is the most notable outfield player to have never scored a...

WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more...  Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details . __ We get into all the action from Champions League Match Day 3! Xavi got his tactics wrong versus Inter Milan, Chelsea rampant as Sterling and James shone brightly (as did Grah...

It's time for some American soccer listener questions! You can find the full list that we discussed down below. 1) What are we hoping to see from the USWNT in their upcoming friendlies? 2) In the women’s game, who shares the “elite” tier with the USWNT? 3) What rules would we change in MLS to give teams more freedom while keeping some semblance of parity? 4) It seems like many American soccer fans...

This isn't our standard episode of The Big Thing. Now that the report from the U.S. Soccer independent investigation, led by Sally Yates is in, Meg Linehan and Steph Yang discussed key findings and systemic recommendations on the latest episode of Full Time , The Athletic's women's soccer podcast. We're publishing their episode as this week's Big Thing to ensure that as many folks hear it as possi...

Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe have convened to discuss Man City's derby demolition of Utd, Arsenal's triumph over their neighbors, some eventful games in Serie A, LAFC's Supporters Shield triumph, and more! WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more...  Check out this link for tickets a...

On today's episode of The Big Thing, it's time for a Scot and an American to help an Englishman tackle the confusing behemoth that is the England national team. Are they in trouble and, if so, how much? What are Southgate's preferred tactics, how have they evolved, and are they best suited to get the team playing well? What happens after the tournament? Plenty of questions to be answered, and we d...

It's time to talk MLS! Ryan and Joe team up to tackle the biggest storylines from the regular season as we get closer and closer to Decision Day. Has Gareth Bale actually made LAFC better? What's behind FC Cincinnati's improvement? What's wrong with the Seattle Sounders? And how are the Philadelphia Union so good? All that - and much, much more - on the show. -- WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! The TSS fo...

WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! The TSS foursome will be in New York for a live show on Sunday, November 20th. We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more.  Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details ! -- It’s time for listener questions! You can find the full list that our foursome discussed down below: 1) Will any of us do a “shoey” at our live show in New York? 2) Could Gregg...

We take a loooong look at the USA's 0-0 draw (which felt like a loss) with Saudi Arabia, and ponder why things looked so sluggish, the players so complacent, and Gregg Berhalter so devoid of ideas against a frustrating (but beatable) opponent. Whose stock is up or down after this camp, and what can be changed for the better ahead of the USA's first game at the World Cup? All that and much much mor...

The Wikipedia Game is back, baby! In lieu of an international break Weekend Review, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven are here with a TSS classic quiz! Play along, y'all! WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! The TSS foursome will be in New York for a live show on Sunday, November 20th. We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more.  Check out this link for tickets and the rest...

WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! The TSS foursome will be in New York for a live show on Sunday, November 20th. We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more.  Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details ! — Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to break down the USA' no-good, very-bad day against Japan. Why did the US look incapable of stringing together multiple passes? How did Japan'...