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Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery are here to field your questions! In this episode, the gang consider the greatest centre-back pairings of all time, the teams we'd like to see meet in an exhibition game, and Brian Schmetzer's potential as a future USMNT coach... Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... Helix! Get up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two fr...

Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to discuss the major areas of concern for the USMNT heading into a crowded June schedule (2 friendlies and 2 Concacaf Nations League games in 2 weeks). Who should start in goal? Which candidate is most likely to replace Miles Robinson? Is there enough depth out wide and in the middle? Does anyone actually have a proven number 9? All those and many more. Plus, the...

On this Monday’s episode of Weekend Review, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe take you through the biggest stories from the weekend’s action. We start in the Premier League, analyzing the 1-1 draw between Liverpool and Spurs before diving into City’s big win (and Haaland's reported arrival), Leeds’ struggles, and more. Then, it’s onto the title race in Serie A and the rest of the European action befor...

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio recap a special night in Seattle, as the Sounders beat Pumas to win the CONCACAF Champions League in front of a record-breaking crowd. What does this win mean for the future of the Sounders and Major League Soccer? Plus, Walker Zimmerman signs a DP deal with Nashville.  Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... Stance Socks! Head over to Stance.com and get use pr...

The Champions League semi-final stage never misses! The conclusions to Real Madrid's bout with Manchester City and Liverpool's conquest with Villarreal turned out to be thrillers in their own ways! Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven are here to break down the action. Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... Stance Socks! Head over to Stance.com and get use promo code...

It’s listener question time! On this episode, Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to answer a number of your lovely questions. You can find the full list that we tackled down below: 1) If TSS had a soccer team, what would their kits look like? 2) Who loves Starbucks more: Ryan Bailey or Gregg Berhalter? 3) Who should’ve won the Ballon D’Or, but didn’t? 4) Should Christian Pulisic move to West Ham? And s...

Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to answer 6 USMNT and MLS-centric questions, plus one about new stats that we need in our lives. 1) If you could combine two USMNT players into one, who would you choose? 2) Who are some Number 9 options that haven’t been given a shot in this post-Altidore era? 3) What are the elements that set certain facilities and/or cities apart when US Soccer looks for host...

On this week’s episode of Weekend Review, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe dive into a host of topics from around the soccer world. Up front, Ryan discusses AFC Wimbledon’s relegation to League Two and we discuss the death of super agent Mino Raiola. Next, it’s onto analyzing Everton’s 1-0 win over Chelsea and rounding up the rest of the Premier League and European action, including Real Madrid’s tit...

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio open up the mailbag and answer your best questions on the Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer TV rights and transfer window rumors and rumblings. Sponsors! This episode is brought to you by... Trade Coffee! Trade is offering new subscribers $30 off your first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/TSS ! That’s more than 40 cups of coffee for free! American Giant...

On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe sink their collective teeth into the first legs of the Champions League semifinals. Up first, we discuss Manchester City’s chaotic 4-3 win over Real Madrid on Tuesday. Then, it’s on to Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Villarreal on Wednesday. Finally, we chat about the Seattle Sounders’ 2-2 draw away to Pumas in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions League...

On today's episode, we do our best to answer some listener questions, while also tackling the toughest issues... like if ketchup goes in the fridge or the cupboard. 1) Who are some players whose careers' could have been significantly more successful if they had only found the right club situation or been given more of a chance? 2) What are MLS NEXT and MLS NEXT Pro and what will they do for US Soc...

On this week’s edition of Americans in Action, Taylor, Graham, and Joe analyze three more players in the USMNT pool: Jonathan Gomez (segment one), Matthew Hoppe (segment two), and Eryk Williamson (segment two). After discussing those players’ current situations, strengths, and weaknesses, we move on to answer some listener questions in the third segment! You can find that list of questions down be...

On the latest Weekend Review, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven analyze the Merseyside Derby and Der Klassiker, while also looking into troubles at Man Utd and Barcelona, PSG's latest title win, and much more! Sponsors! This episode is brought to you by... Trade Coffee! Trade is offering new subscribers $30 off your first order plus free shipping at drinktrade.com/TSS ! That’s more t...

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio dive into D.C. United's decision to move on from Hernan Losada. What's next for DCU? Plus, there are so many different kinds of owners in Major League Soccer -- what makes a good owner? And, Inter Miami takes the next step in finding a location for their new stadium. Subscribe to The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ...

On today's episode, after a brief foray into the chaos that is DC United, we do our best to answer some particularly excellent listener questions! 1) Could Harry Kane be considered the best and/or most complete player in the Premier League? Could he one day win the Ballon d'Or? 2) With the USMNT talent pool getting younger and deeper, who are some names to be on the look out for (and whom might th...

In the wake of the US women's national team's combined 18-1 scoreline against Uzbekistan, Taylor talks to former US international/current analyst Lori Lindsey about the state of the team under Vlatko Andonovski. How have the new names involved with the team been gelling? Have the established veterans been okay with the recent roster experimentation? What are the new tactical trends we've seen from...

On this week’s edition of Americans in Action, Taylor, Graham, and Joe analyze three more players in the USMNT pool: Haji Wright (segment one), Falorin Balogun (segment two), and Erik Palmer-Brown (segment two). After discussing those players’ strengths and weaknesses, we move on to answer some listener questions in the third segment! You can find that list of questions down below: 1) With the US’...

On this edition of Weekend Review, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into a ton of the action from around the soccer world. In the first segment, we discuss Liverpool’s 3-2 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup semifinals. What was Zack Steffen doing? And what did Liverpool do to get City back on their heels? In the second segment, we turn to the other FA Cup semifinal: Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Crystal...

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio open up this week's episode of Allocation Disorder with a recap of the Seattle Sounders' win against NYCFC in the CCL semifinals. What are Seattle's chances in the final against Pumas? Plus, the guys dive into Joe Mansueto's comments about roster allocation. And, it gets heated talking about the Earthquakes and their embarrassing ownership. Sponsors! Today's episode i...

We review a wonderful week of Champions League action, and take a quick look ahead to the semifinals matchups. 1) Chelsea's tactical adjustment caused problems for Real Madrid until Luka Modric decided to be Luka Modric 2) Bayern got a bit too predictable against a Villarreal team who play so quickly it sometimes looks slow 3) Liverpool and Benfica decided defense was overrated in their second leg...

On today's episode, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to answer six listener questions, and also mock Ryan Bailey for his absence (whenever possible). 1) If Klopp and Pep switched jobs, who would win the league? Who would win in head to head? 2) Which players are known for their ability to play well in different systems? 3) Are there any other clubs, similar to Everton and AFC Wimbledon, who are...

On this episode, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to break down 5 players that find themselves outside the usual USMNT roster: what are their strengths, what are their weaknesses, and what can they do to improve their standing ahead of the 2022 World Cup? 1) Joe Scally 2) Cameron Carter-Vickers 3) Alex Mendez 4) Djordje Mihailovic 5) Brandon Vasquez Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...

It’s Weekend Review time! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to review the action from this past weekend, discussing Manchester City vs. Liverpool in the first segment, more Premier League action and El Tráfico in the second segment, and the rest of the European slate in the third segment. Along the way, we credit Bernardo Silva, give Chicharito some love, mourn Gio Reyna's latest injury, and q...

After an eventful World Cup qualifying campaign for the USMNT, Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio discuss some lingering questions, observations and analysis. Plus, an early look at the potential World Cup roster and some fringe players that deserve a chance. And, MLS' lacking punishment of the Portland Timbers in the Andy Polo scandal.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Champions League quarterfinal time! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe dive into the four UCL matches from earlier this week. In the first segment, we discuss Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid. What was up with Atleti’s 5-5-0 shape? And how did City get their goal? We answer those questions. In the second segment, we get into Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Benfica and Real...