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The whole gang is here to answer your questions! From staging a fictional round-robin tournament to choosing one commentator to narrate our lives, there was plenty to get to on this episode. You can find the full list of questions down below: 1) If we had to pick one football commentator to narrate your life, who would we choose? 2) How much do soccer managers and analysts think about one-on-one m...

It's the return of our old pals! Alexis and Christian (THE COOOLIGAAAAAAANS!!!) make their return to discuss their recent documentary cataloguing their trip to Goodison Park for The Cooligans Derby (Everton v Arsenal). We also talk comedy, their guerrilla warfare approach to podcasting, and much much more! If you'd like to support The Cooligans, you can head here If you'd like to see the many iron...

Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to discuss the latest news when it comes to Americans and Soccer (Marsch to Leeds confirmed, Brooks leaving Wolfsburg) before moving on to the main topic of the day: which USMNT-eligible players should you be watching during the 2022 MLS season. If you want to be surprised by the discussion, stop reading now. Otherwise, here's the list of names we spent some time...

On this Monday’s Weekend Review, Taylor, Ryan (he's back!), Graham, and Joe dive into the action (and the top stories) from the weekend. Up first, we discuss how the soccer world is reacting to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (with more on that at the start of the third segment). After the opening, we chat about Carlos Vela’s hat trick, Charlotte FC’s debut, and much more from MLS’s opening weekend....

On this week’s edition of Allocation Disorder, Sam and Paul preview the 2022 MLS season, which starts on Saturday, February 26th! What is the next step for the league? Which teams had the best (and worst) offseasons? Which offseason moves do our hosts like the most? And in the final segment, Paul and Sam make their predictions for the season, including the Supporters’ Shield, league MVP, Newcomer...

It’s another Champions League review show! On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe chat about four more games from the Round of 16. Below, you can find the full list of games that we discussed: 1) Chelsea 2-0 Lille, segment one 2) Villarreal 1-1 Juventus, segment two 3) Atletico Madrid 1-1 Manchester United, segment three 4) Benfica 2-2 Ajax, segment three Sponsors! Today’s show is brought to you...

Part II of our 2022 MLS regular season preview is here! On yesterday's show, we previewed the Eastern Conference. Today, we're spending an hour-and-a-half out West! Graham, Joe, and Taylor take a look at every team in the conference, discussing new managers, the most important transfers, expected tactics, and much much more! We also give some specific predictions for each team, and there's even a...

The 2022 MLS regular season starts this weekend! To help get you ready for the season, we’re dropping a two-part MLS preview over the next two days. Up first: our Eastern Conference preview and predictions show. On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into all 14 teams in the East and talk about their offseason moves, tactics, key players, and much more. In the first segment, we discuss Atla...

It’s Weekend Review time! On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe recap the action from this past weekend. In the first segment, we talk Premier League and analyze Tottenham’s big win over Manchester City. Then in the second segment, we talk Bundesliga and Dortmund’s 6(!)-0 over Monchengladbach. Finally, in segment three, we discuss La Liga and the USWNT’s dominant performance over New Zealand in...

Our old pal Manuel Veth is back to discuss... a lot lot lot of things. We get into the potential for playoffs in the Bundesliga and why some people are in favor (hint: it's because no one can beat Bayern), and then also spend some time with: 1) Why the Salzburg draw wasn't THAT big of a surprise for Bayern 2) The situation that led to Sule jumping ship for Dortmund 3) Why the picture at Leipzig is...

The Champions League is back! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe chat about the first four games of the Round of 16. Plus, at the end we dive into some of the recent CCL action! Below, you can find the full list of games that we discussed: 1) PSG 1-0 Real Madrid, segment one 2) Sporting 0-5 Manchester City, segment two 3) Inter Milan 0-2 Liverpool, segment three 4) RB Salzburg 1-1 Baye...

Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe have convened to answer your listener questions! From glimmers of hope in the Premier League relegation battle, to 'Gordie Howe hat-tricks,' and everything in between, we've got your queries covered! Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... DIRECTV! DIRECTV STREAM brings your live TV and on demand favorites together like never before. Head to directv.com to le...

We're back with another USMNT player pool analysis episode! On this one, Taylor, Graham, and Joe sink their teeth into a handful of USMNT-ers to determine their strengths and weaknesses. You can find the full list of players that we discussed down below. 1) Miles Robinson, first segment 2) Walker Zimmerman, second segment 3) Kevin Paredes, second segment 4) Zack Steffen, third segment 5) Gio Reyna...

Ryan, Taylor and Graham review a weekend in which Chelsea were crowned world champions, the Serie A title race remained poised, Bayern Munich suffered a shock defeat and Ajax scored their zillionth goal of the season! Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... DIRECTV! DIRECTV STREAM brings your live TV and on demand favorites together like never before. Head to directv.com to learn more! A...

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Sam and Paul discuss a handful of topics from around the MLS landscape. In the first segment, they dive into the latest details on the Portland Timbers/Andy Polo situation. Later in the show, Sam and Paul move on to a discussion of MLS’s record winter transfer window, Shaqiri’s move to the Chicago Fire, Miguel Angel Ramirez’s thoughts on his own roste...

The Athletic's Steph Yang is back on the show to discuss the USWNT's SheBelieves Cup roster. Lots of familiar faces missing (for various reasons), so what can we expect from the newbies? How will the time line up, what can we expect from their opponents, and who is best positioned to have a big tournament? Plus, ahead of the NWSL season (still waiting on that roster), we take a look at the team's...

The Champions League is nearly back! On this episode, our four hosts preview every matchup in the Round of 16 - which starts next week! In the first segment, we discuss PSG vs. Real Madrid and Sporting vs. Manchester City. In segment two, it’s on to Inter vs. Liverpool and RB Salzburg vs. Bayern Munich. Finally, in the third segment we preview Chelsea vs. Lille, Villarreal vs. Juventus, Benfica vs...

On today's episode, your four co-hosts tackle a whole bunch of listener questions, including... 1) What soccer hybrid sport would the USMNT have the best chance of winning at the respective world cup? Footgolf, kickball, etc 2) Ryan listened to "Three Lions" before every England game last summer, and that begs the question: during USMNT World Cup Qualifying, what would your pre-game song be? 3) Wh...

With another set of World Cup Qualifiers in the books for the U.S., Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of various players in the USMNT pool.  In the first segment, we analyze Josh Sargent and Gyasi Zardes. What’s holding Sargent back from scoring more goals? And does Zardes fit in the USMNT’s 4-3-3 shape? In the second segment, we discuss Christian Pulisic and...

Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe are here to look back on an action-packed weekend! Senegal are your African champions after a slightly underwhelming final in Cameroon, there's a hot title race in Italy following the Derby Della Madonnina, Bayern Munich opened up a comfortable lead in the Bundesliga at the expense of RB Leipzig, and Barcelona are back! Kind of! Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to...

Paul and Sam are up late to discuss the USA's 3-0 win over Honduras in World Cup Qualification... and also defrost a little bit. What can we take away from this game, how much do we know about this USMNT, which players have helped or harmed their status with the team, and much much more! Sponsors! Today’s show is brought to you by… DIRECTV! DIRECTV STREAM brings your live TV and on demand favorite...

Another day, another World Cup Qualifier for the USMNT! On this episode, Taylor and Joe break down the U.S.'s latest qualifier against Honduras. How much did the weather impact the game? What did we make of Gregg Berhalter's lineup? And who impressed on the field? All that - and much, much more - on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to look back at some of the best and worst business done in the January transfer window! We start off with Barcelona somehow bringing in loads of talent on a limited budget, and then take a look at Newcastle (who sort of did the opposite). Plus, clear-outs at Arsenal, Manchester United and Spurs, smart signings for Liverpool, Villa and City, and roughly 274 Amer...

Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruthven are here to discuss the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals, which gave us great performances from Mo Salah and Sadio Mane, a very playful referee, and a few teams who appear poised to go the distance in Cameroon! Sponsors! Today’s show is brought to you by… DIRECTV! DIRECTV STREAM brings your live TV and on demand favorites together like never before. Head to direct...

It’s a special mid-week edition of Allocation Disorder! After covering the game at Tim Horton’s Field, Sam, Paul, and Josh Kloke share their thoughts on Canada’s 2-0 win over the USMNT. Is it time for Canada to pack their bags for Qatar? What was missing for the U.S. on Sunday? All that - and much, much more - on the show. Sponsors! Today’s show is brought to you by… DIRECTV! DIRECTV STREAM brings...