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Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio bring you all of the key analysis from the USMNT’s 0-0 draw vs. Uruguay. What position is the biggest hole on the roster — GK, CB or number 9? Plus, does Gio Reyna start for this current USA squad? And, what are the club futures for the current USMNT stars? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s listener questions time! On this episode, Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to answer your lovely questions. You can find the full list that we answered down below: 1) How high does the USMNT need to finish in Qatar for Gregg Berhalter to keep his job until 2026? 2) Is the USMNT better suited to play against better teams? 3) Why does it seem like foreign coaches struggle in MLS? 4) Do Eng...

Two games down. Two games to go. We're halfway through this current international break, so Taylor called up Extratime's David Gass to get his thoughts on the present USMNT. What do we want to see in these next two games, who has already secured their spot on the World Cup roster, and who is currently on the outside looking in? Plus, we break down the performances of some of the MLS players on the...

The transfer window doesn't open until July, but moves are already happening! We break down potential moves for Gareth Bale, Robert Lewandowski, Sadio Mane, Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku, and many more! Plus, Americans on the move, Americans that could do with a move, and a few done deals to round things out. Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Trade Coffee! Get $30 off your first order (p...

Taylor and Joe are back with another USMNT review! What did we make of the U.S.’s performance against Uruguay? Who played well? Who played poorly? Did Berhalter make any tactical changes? Answers to all of those questions - and more - on the show. Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Trade Coffee! Get $30 off your first order (plus free shipping!) by going to drinktrade.com/tss ! Hosted...

With Nations League games and World Cup tune-up matches looming, Taylor talked with the The Athletic's Joshua Kloke (or more so peppered him with questions) about the Canada men's national team. How did the federation turn the program around to the extent they topped Concacaf World Cup qualifying, as well as which organizations and individuals deserve the most credit for that feat? There's also ro...

Sam Stejskal is joined by The Athletic’s Felipe Cardenas to react to the USMNT’s 3-0 win against Morocco in Cincinnati. Would McKennie, Reyna and Dest be able to be plugged into Berhalter’s formation change? And, why Charlotte FC fired Miguel Angel Ramirez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and returning champ Graham Ruthven are here to field your listener questions! On this episode, we imagine who would have finished where in the Super League, we dig into the history of promotion and relegation, and much more! Sponsors! Today's show is sponsored by... Sunday! To get 20% off Sunday’s wonderful products, visit Sunday.com/TSS ! Hosted on Acast....

No spoilers in the title! Joe and Taylor have a good old time breaking down the USA's EMPHATIC (I don't care what Joe says, it was emphatic) 3-0 friendly win over Morocco. The US did a lot of little things differently, we try to get to the bottom of what was new, what was an evolution of the old, and what stayed the same. That might not make sense in written form, but I'm pretty sure it made more...

It’s awards time! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe run through their end-of-the-European season awards. We dish out awards for best player, best goal, most entertaining game, worst signing, and many, many others. Sponsors! Today's show is sponsored by... Sunday! To get 20% off Sunday’s wonderful products, visit Sunday.com/TSS ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan is joined by Joe and Taylor to break down the 2022 Champions League Final! What happened prior to kickoff and did it have an impact on the game? How good was Courtois and should the English put some respect on his name? Should German reporters do the same for Toni Kroos? Plus, the philosophical intricacies of the offside rule, Liverpool's tactics and how they dominated the opening minutes, Lu...

Sam Stejskal is joined by TUDN USA’s Michele Giannone to discuss the USMNT’s June window roster. How many strikers will make the official roster for Qatar? Plus, Berhalter’s 3-man backline experiment. Los Verdes Supporter Group (Austin, TX) is raising funds for the families in Uvalde, TX, affected by the horrific school shooting at Robb Elementary: https://www.gofundme.com/f/robb-elementary-school...

On this episode, Ryan Bailey and Joe Lowery answer your listener questions! From the age-old question of which club teams could succeed on the international stage to where to find a 20-goal-a-season striker to how technology has changed soccer, we cover a whole host of questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another calcio season is in the books, as Milan lifted the Scudetto for the first time in 11 years, pipping their neighbors Inter to the title on the final matchday! Rome-based journalist Alasdair MacKenzie ( @aksmackenzie ) joins Ryan Bailey to talk through the Italian season, from the dramatic title race, to the equally dramatic relegation battle! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

It's Weekend Review time! Ryan Bailey and Joe Lowery combine to look back at the biggest games and storylines from around the soccer world. City win the Premier League! Milan win Serie A! Lyon win the Champions League! Mbappe is staying in Paris (and La Liga isn't too happy about it)! All that - plus a look back at our early season Premier League predictions - on the show. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Joe and Taylor are on the mics (with no music) to discuss the USMNT's latest roster. They read the roster release. They attended the virtual press conference. Now they're breaking down the roster, as well as the biggest questions that we might get answered in June, the most glaring omissions, tactical changes, and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MLSPA salary dump! Sam & Paul discuss the bi-annual release that provides insight into the inner workings of the league. Which players are the biggest earners? Which clubs are dishing out the most cash and which clubs aren’t spending? The guys discuss it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor chats with Manuel Veth (Transfermarkt, Forbes) about all-things Bundesliga! Hertha in a surprise relegation playoff while Stuttgart survives by the tiniest of margins: how bad are things for Hertha and how much credit should be given to Pellegrino Matarazzo? Plus, Schalke and Werder Bremen heading back to the Bundesliga, Union overtaking Hertha as the dominant club in Berlin, the surprising...

In this episode, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe combine to answer your questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below: 1) If you could spend one day with any coach of any team, who would you pick? 2) Is turf a genuine threat to players?  3) Why can't Manchester City win the Champion's League? 4) Do we think the structure is being put in place for Manchester United to compete with City and...

It's roster prediction time! The USMNT has 4 games coming up in June (2 friendlies and 2 Nations League), but who will make the roster for that camp? Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to give their nominations for an expanded roster of 28 players (3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 6 midfielders, and 9 attackers). We then fight to the death (aka calmly discuss differences) before deciding who will be i...

It’s Weekend Review time! Today, Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe chat all about the past weekend’s on-field action. How did Liverpool beat Chelsea to the FA Cup? What did West Ham do to frustrate City and delay their title win? We discuss those two games and look around at the rest of Europe (Serie A title race, relegation in Germany, Arbroath’s disappointment, and more) before stopping in MLS for a...

In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode one of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the fan experience may change: how going to games, watching games at home and how memorabilia is shifting from physical to digital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio get back to their nerdy roots on this episode of Allocation Disorder. Would Giorgio Chiellini change the perception of MLS as a “retirement league”? Which club would be the best fit for Chiellini? Plus, Paul and Sam discuss their favorite MLS signings of all-time. And, how does Miles Robinson’s injury affects the USMNT heading into the World Cup? Sponsors! Today's sho...

On this episode, Joe is joined by special guest Arianna Cascone to chat all about the NWSL! Arianna writes for Backheeled.com and was kind enough to fill us in on how the NWSL season is going. Plus, who stood out in the Challenge Cup? Which teams could be on their way to a trophy this year? And which players should we be watching? We talk about all of that - and much more - on the show. Make sure...