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It’s Group C time, baby! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe team up to preview the Netherlands, Ukraine, Austria, and North Macedonia. Can North Macedonia play spoiler and do to their group stage opponents what they did to Germany recently? How might David Alaba and Austria set up? What will Andriy Shevchenko’s Ukraine team look like? And, uh, Frank de Boer is an actor now? All that - and much, much more - on the show.Sponsors! BlueChew! Get your first month free using the promo code TSS at BlueChew.com!Freshly! Go to Freshly.com/TSS for $40 off your first two orders!Aura! Go to Aura.com/TSS to get access before anyone else and 3 months for free!ManScaped! Get 20% off and free shipping with the code TSS at Manscaped.com! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our preview of the European Championships by taking a look at Group B, which consists of Denmark, Finland, Belgium, and Russia. Who are the EagleOwls and, more importantly, what is an EagleOwl? Will any Laudrups be involved for Denmark and, if not, will there at least be a Schmeichel? Can Bobby Martinez and Belgium win it all, and can Russia cover the marathon-levels of distance they did in 2018? All those questions answered, and a few more as well!Plus, what should viewers expect from these four teams in terms of on-field styles, key players, potential breakout players, and a whole bunch more!Sponsors! BlueChew! Get your first month free using the promo code TSS at BlueChew.com!Freshly! Go to Freshly.com/TSS for $40 off your first two orders!Aura! Go to Aura.com/TSS to get access before anyone else and 3 months for free!ManScaped! Get 20% off and free shipping with the code TSS at Manscaped.com! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken! H

Today’s show kicks off our coverage of the 2020(?) European Championship! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to preview Group A, which is made up of Italy, Switzerland, Turkey, and Wales.What should viewers expect from these four teams in terms of on-field styles? Who are the key players? What about potential breakout players? All that, and so much more, on the show!Sponsors! BlueChew! Get your first month free using the promo code TSS at BlueChew.com!Freshly! Go to Freshly.com/TSS for $40 off your first two orders!Aura! Go to Aura.com/TSS to get access before anyone else and 3 months for free!ManScaped! Get 20% off and free shipping with the code TSS at Manscaped.com! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Taylor and Joe convene to break down everything that happened in an entertaining Champions League Final between Chelsea and Manchester City!Plus, the TSS gang answer some listener questions! Hurrah!Sponsors! BlueChew! Get your first month free using the promo code TSS at BlueChew.com!Freshly! Go to Freshly.com/TSS for $40 off your first two orders!Aura! Go to Aura.com/TSS to get access before anyone else and 3 months for free!ManScaped! Get 20% off and free shipping with the code TSS at Manscaped.com!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Taylor and Joe analyze the USMNT's latest match: their battle with Switzerland on Sunday. No spoilers, but we talk about each team's tactical approach, notable individual performances, what the U.S. did well, what needs to improve, and much, much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam start out by analyzing U.S. Soccer’s decision to end their partnership with Soccer United Marketing. What are the pros and cons of this move? What does it mean for Major League Soccer? And how could it impact MLS’s ability to negotiate their next TV deal?After discussing all of those things, Paul and Sam move onto a chat about MLS’s fan landscape and answer some of your lovely questions!Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!ManScaped! Get 20% off & free shipping, with the code TSS at Manscaped.com!Policygenius! You can save 50% or more on life insurance by comparing quotes at Policygenius.com!BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe, Ryan and Taylor get into the details' details about this weekend's Champions League Final. We start off focusing on City and their 800 different lineup/formation possibilities, before moving on to Chelsea, who are courteous enough to at least play the same shape every week. Along the way, we discuss the critical match-ups and tactical battles that could make all the difference, try to figure out how much Christian Pulisic will factor into things, and give some Very Specific Predictions for the Actual Super League's final game!Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!ManScaped! Get 20% off & free shipping, with the code TSS at Manscaped.com!Policygenius! You can save 50% or more on life insurance by comparing quotes at Policygenius.com!BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that many of Europe’s top leagues have finished up their domestic seasons, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe combine to answer some end-of-the-season themed listener questions! You can find the full list of questions down below:1) Which title win from Europe’s top five leagues was the most impressive this year?2) Who are some players from relegated teams around Europe that would really benefit some teams that stayed up?3) Would Liverpool have challenged for the Premier League title if Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez had stayed healthy?4) Are there any teams who spent much of the season at the bottom of their league but started to hit their stride toward the end of the season? 5) Will Taylor admit that Manchester City are a bigger club than Manchester United if City win the Champions League Final on Saturday?6) What story or event in the world would have made Daryl the happiest this season?7) What were the best (and worst) transfers this season?Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant

For this special end-of-season Americans abroad review show, Taylor and Joe are joined by the Scuffed Podcast's Adam Belz to talk about the season that was for Americans playing across the Atlantic. Which American made the best move? Which American is most in need of a move? Which player in each position group had the best season? We answer those questions - and many more!Before handing out those awards, Taylor, Joe, and Belz discuss the USMNT's roster for their upcoming Nations League games. Plus, what does this four game window represent for the USMNT? Belz has thoughts.Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!ManScaped! Get 20% off & free shipping, with the code TSS at Manscaped.com!Policygenius! You can save 50% or more on life insurance by comparing quotes at Policygenius.com!BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See aca

Ryan, Taylor and Graham convene to discuss the denouement of Europe’s biggest leagues, and more!La Liga title race: Atletico Madrid picked up their first title since 2014 on a highly dramatic final day in Spain!Premier League conclusion: Chelsea and Liverpool squeaked into the Champions League spots on the final day, thanks in part to Leicester’s (on-brand) poor end to the season. Was this finish Jurgen Klopp’s greatest Liverpool triumph? Bundesliga final day: Robert Lewandowski broke Gerd Muller’s goalscoring record with his 41st of the season in Bayern’s 5-2 win over Augsburg!Serie A conclusion: Napoli Leicester-ed their way our of Champions League contention, while Juventus snuck back on to Europe’s top table!Seattle Sounders vs. Atlanta Utd: Seattle’s undefeated season continues, but Atlanta showed some encouraging signs of improvement as they limbed to third in the East. Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, sta

On this week's episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss one of the purest joys on the Major League Soccer calendar: Salary Dump Day. Which teams are throwing good money after bad? Which teams are putting their dollars to good use? What lessons can we (or future MLS expansion teams) learn from the salary data? After answering all of those questions, our hosts move on to talk about the return of the Columbus Crew and the USMNT's roster for their May 30th game against Switzerland.Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Helix! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/TSS! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!Wealthfront! To get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/TSS!LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs will help you hire the right person for your role. And, your first job post is free! Just visit LinkedIn.com/TSS

Sam Stejskal of The Athletic and the Allocation Disorder podcast is back on TSS and ready to talk about, first and foremost, dogs. But then! It's on to the latest USMNT roster: who's in, who will play where, and why we might not see a lot of these faces again this summer. After that, we take a look at the latest MLS Salary Dump (Sam's favorite day of the year according to Taylor) and share some thoughts about the present situations of both FC Cincinnati and the Columbus Crew.Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Helix! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/TSS! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!Wealthfront! To get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/TSS!LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs will help you hire the right person for your role. And, your first job post is free! Just visit LinkedIn.com/TSS! Hosted on A

On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe assemble (not unlike the Avengers) to answer your listener questions. Is it Chris Richards Time for the United States Men's National Team? How did Sporting Clube de Portugal win their first league title in 19 years? Answers to both of those questions, and many more, on the show. You can find the full list of questions that we discussed down below!1) With Aaron Long's recent injury, is it Chris Richards' time to shine for the USMNT?2) How are player ratings determined? Is the rating completely statistical or is there a subjective element?3) What can MLS do to better develop players who are in their early 20's to help provide solid depth for the USMNT?4) Theoretically, if COVID restrictions were lifted and it was 100% safe to travel, what city would we visit to see both the best soccer and have the best vacation experience this summer? 5) How did Sporting Clube de Portugal win the Portuguese league for the first time in nearly two decades?6) Is the five sub rule here to st

Taylor and Joe chat about some of the most notable performances by USMNT-eligible players from around the world. From the Pacific Northwest to Turin, you can find the list of players discussed down below!1) Eryk Williamson, Portland Timbers2) Julian Araujo, LA Galaxy3) Weston McKennie, Juventus4) Christian Pulisic, Chelsea5) Gio Reyna, Borussia Dortmund6) John Brooks, WolfsburgSponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Helix! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/TSS! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!Wealthfront! To get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/TSS!LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs will help you hire the right person for your role. And, your first job post is free! Just visit LinkedIn.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Taylor and Graham convene to discuss an emotion-filled weekend in the beautiful game!- Chelsea vs. Leicester: With fans back at Wembley Stadium, Leicester treated us to one of the all-time great FA Cup Finals. But did Tactics Tommy get his approach wrong?- Chelsea vs. Barcelona: It all went wrong for Emma Hayes’ triumphant Chelsea in the Champions League Final, where they met a Barcelona side who seemed to be playing an entirely different sport, such was their mastery of the occasion!- Juventus vs. Internazionale: With penalties, red cards and no shortage of drama, the Derby D’Italia was an eventful one!- The Spanish Title Race: Things are going down to the last day in Spain between the Madrid sides, while Barcelona fluffed their lines against Celta. Plus, we discuss the Turkish and French title races, Rangers’ unbeaten streak, and more!Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Helix! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our

Christine Cupo from the Juventibus Twitch stream makes her debut appearance on The Total Soccer Show to discuss the season so far for Juventus. She tackles the burning questions, like...Was there complacency from the start of the season?Should the club have parted ways with Sarri and why had things become so untenable?Who deserves the largest share of the blame for the way things have panned out?Will Weston McKennie continue to be a key player for them next season, regardless of who is in charge?Has Ronaldo become the solution to some problems but the cause of several others?What needs to happen from both the coaching and roster perspectives to get things back on track?We (mostly she) also take a look at how Milan have had such a strong campaign, why Roma opted for Mourinho, the reasons for Gennaro Gattuso walking away from Napoli, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam are joined by The Athletic's Felipe Cárdenas for a fascinating discussion about Felipe's recent story, titled "The battles for control through Atlanta United’s rapid ascent and sudden backslide". Why has Atlanta United fallen off over the last few seasons? Why didn't they hire Marcelo Bielsa when they had the chance? And what pushed them to hire a European manager as their next coach after Tata Martino? Felipe, Paul, and Sam talk about all of those things - and much more.After the Atlanta United chat, our intrepid trio discuss the Columbus Crew's questionable rebrand. Sam has thoughts, everybody. Sam has thoughts.Sponsors! Magic Spoon! Visit MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code TSS to save five dollars on your order!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Freshly! Go to Freshly.com/TSS for $40 off your first two orders!Raycon! Head to BuyRaycon.com/TSS to get 15% off your entire order!Dell! Search for the Dell Technologies Sma

Paul Tenorio is back on the show (in a non-Allocation Disorder fashion) to discuss the Columbus Crew rebrand and why the folks in charge assume changing a logo means more butts in seats. We take a look at the process that led to the rebrand, why Crew ownership thought it was necessary, and where we go from here. Plus, the team that did rebranding right, the clubs that have the most authentic approach to messaging, and the most exciting teams in the league so far this season!Sponsors! Magic Spoon! Visit MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code TSS to save five dollars on your order!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Freshly! Go to Freshly.com/TSS for $40 off your first two orders!Raycon! Head to BuyRaycon.com/TSS to get 15% off your entire order!Dell! Search for the Dell Technologies Small Business Podference on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or Audacy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s listener question time! Ryan, Taylor, and Joe combine to answer your lovely inquiries, ranging from under-the-radar Americans who we might see at the Gold Cup, to which active Premier League players are future hall-of-famers, to why fans on non-Big Six clubs should be glad that the Super League isn’t happening, to so much more. You can find the full list of questions down below:1) With Jozy Altidore and Michael Bradley not on Gregg Berhalter’s Nations League roster, are their national team careers over?2) Which non-capped USMNT-eligible players could we see in the Gold Cup?3) Why should fans of non-Big Six teams be happy that the fan outrage against the Super League has essentially maintained the status quo? 4) Who would win a fictional, retroactive “Hottest Soccer Player” bracket from the 2018 World Cup?5) Which active Premier League players will be future hall-of-famers?6) Why doesn’t City Football Group move players through their sister clubs in the same way that Red Bull does?7) Is it better to find

Joe and Taylor discuss Gregg Berhalter's provisional roster for the Concacaf Nations League Finals this summer, and then it's on to discussing some of the most interesting performances by USMNT-eligible players around the world (aka - in North America and Europe). Players discussed:1) Brenden Aaronson (Red Bull Salzburg)2) Christian Pulisic (Chelsea)3) Bryan Reynolds (Roma)4) Sergino Dest (Barcelona)5) Paxton Pomykal (FC Dallas)6) Disney Villain AKA Cade Cowell (San Jose)Sponsors! Dell! Search for the Dell Technologies Small Business Podference on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or Audacy.com.American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Magic Spoon! Visit MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code TSS to save five dollars on your order!Freshly! Go to Freshly.com/TSS for $40 off your first two orders!Raycon! Head to BuyRaycon.com/TSS to get 15% off your entire order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.