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It's a big Western Conference preview episode from MLS Assist, with Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli making very specific predictions for all 13 teams.Timestamps below:2:20 — Colorado Rapids6:14 — FC Dallas10:05 — Houston Dynamo13:38 — LA Galaxy17:50 — LAFC23:30 — Minnesota United28:20 — Nashville32:00 — Portland Timbers36:20 — Real Salt Lake43:00 — San Jose Earthquakes50:05 — Seattle Sounders54:30 — Sporting KC1:00:07 — Vancouver WhitecapsGot Eastern Conference predictions? Tweet them to Joe and Jordan before next week's episode:@JoeInCleats@JordAngeli   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's weekend review time!0:00 - Abbreviated Premier League chat and then lengthy discussion regarding Manchester City's 2-year ban from the Champions League and why it might all end up in disaster for UEFA.20:05 - Today's show is sponsored by Policy Genius! Get yourself some life insurance! Go to PolicyGenius.com and apply in minutes!22:13 - Lazio v Inter Milan: a Battle of 3-5-2s33:18 - Atalanta v Roma: positional anarchy abounds!39:48 - La Liga updates and Barcelona v Getafe: turns out... Messi is pretty, pretty good... and there's even more social media drama to be found!!!48:30 - PSG v Amiens: The Parisians went down 3-0, went up 4-3, and then conceded another for things to finish 4-4. GET READY FOR THAT DORTMUND-PSG FOLKS! It's going... to be epic!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl and Taylor discuss the breaking news that Manchester City have been handed a Champions League ban for the next two seasons. What happened, what might happen, and what still remains unclear? After that, they answer 10 listener questions.Who has the higher ceiling: Gio Reyna or Christian Pulisic?Now that the WNT has qualified for Tokyo, who’s in our 18 player squads?Why is the Milan Derby called the "Derby della Madonnina?"Which foreign players should NWSL teams spend allocation money on?What are some other strangely worded or specifically written soccer contracts?What are our thoughts on the US men's union's statement in support of the women's CBA legal fight?Why is there a 3pm TV broadcast blackout in England? How is Wayne Rooney doing at Derby and what do his performances tell us about the standard of MLS vs the Championship?What are the reasons for US Soccer Twitter and Reddit seeming to still dislike Berhalter?Why isn't there more player movement from USL to MLS from teams that aren’t affiliates?SPON

The new CBA has more money for players but also possible restrictions on that 3rd Designated Player spot. The Athletic's Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio ask whether or not MLS is really serious about competing with Liga MXGot feedback for the show? Contact Allocation Disorder on Twitter @AllocationDsrdr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl and Taylor go deep on each of next week's Champions League Round of 16 first-leg games, detailing tactics, key players, and important matchups. Timestamps below:2:55 — Atletico Madrid v Liverpool18:15 — Borussia Dortmund v PSG37:30 — Tottenham Hotspur v RB Leipzig53:45 — Atalanta v ValenciaSPONSORS!QUIP! Go to http://getquip.com/listen to get your first refill freeHIMS! Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccer for your first month freeHELLO FRESH!  Go to http://hellofresh.com/tss10 and use code tss10 for 10 free meals  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor talks with Graham Ruthven about the Copa del Rey, La Liga, and the Champions League knockout round. Up first, Barcelona and Madrid have both been eliminated from the cup, setting up the prospect of an all-Basque final. What might that look like and how would it be perceived?After that, it's on to the various crisis/non-crisis states of Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid (crisis, non-crisis, crisis, respectively). We also take a look at some of the teams that have impressed in La Liga thus far, who might find themselves involved in the relegation battle, and preview some of the upcoming Champions League fixtures.Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Netsuite, the world's #1 cloud business system. Schedule your FREE product tour and receive your FREE guide at NetSuite.com/LISTENRoman, a digital health clinic for men. If you’re struggling with ED, go to GetRoman.com/TSS for a free online visit and free two day shipping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Lowery is joined by producer Daryl (filling in for Jordan Angeli) to name the 10 players new to MLS that they're most excited to see in 2020. Though it ends up being more like 12.Here are timestamps for the players we talk about:3:20 — Chicharito (LA Galaxy)9:15 — Alan Pulido (Sporting KC)14:15 — Kenneth Vermeer (LAFC)20:20 — Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew)26:20 — Leonard Owusu (Vancouver Whitecaps)31:10 — Fernando Meza (Atlanta United)37:58 — Jurgen Locadia (FC Cincinnati)41:04 — Yuya Kubo (FC Cincinnati)44:25 — Edison Flores (DC United)48:55 — João Paulo (Seattle Sounders)54:15 — Oswaldo Alanis (San Jose Earthquakes)59:30 — Younes Namli (Colorado Rapids)Today's show is sponsored by Quip, "the iPhone of toothbrushes." To get your first brush refill free, go to http://getquip.com/listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor take a look back at the action from this weekend, including...0:00 - Today's episode is sponsored by Quip, the Tesla of Toothbrushes. Get your first refill free at getquip.com/LISTEN3:15 - Inter v Milan: Zlatan scores but Inter fight back in the Derby della Madonnina 17:48 - Today's episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh. Go to http://hellofresh.com/tss10 and use code tss10 for 10 meals free20:16 - Bayern Munich v RB Leipzig: a reminder that 0-0 draws can be super enjoyable to watch37:16 - Bayer Leverkusen v Borussia Dortmund: Dortmund's strategy of "who cares about defense, let's just score goals" finally comes back to bite them in the league... again.51:04 - Real Betis v Barcelona: is Quique Setien turning things around? Our answer is "... it seems like it... maybe?"1:07:33 -  Today's episode is sponsored by DoorDash. Our listeners can get $5 off their first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter code TSS.1:10:59 - Daryl is on the line to take a lengthy look back at t

In the first episode of a new podcast  for The Athletic, produced by the Total Soccer Show, Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal take a detailed look at the new MLS Collective Bargaining AgreementPaul and Sam know more about how MLS works than some people who work for MLS. They go through the ins and out of the new deal, explaining how the players made progress and won some concessions with this deal.Put this podcast on a charter flight right into your ears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

00:00 — Daryl's solo take on the US Soccer CEO news3:45 — Overview of the new MLS CBA14:45 — The Court of Arbitration for Sport's final ruling on whether or not FIFA should force the US to implement pro/rel 18:40 — Should New York Red Bulls fans be happy or worried that Wolves' Kevin Thelwell has been named head of sport?27:10 — Given Harry Kane's fitness issues, does England's best starting XI at the Euros still have him playing up top? What are some alternatives?35:10 — Can Erling Haaland play in the Champions League for Dortmund this year having played for RB Salzburg?36:20 — The Norwegian men's team hasn't been good for a while. Is Erling Haaland part of a new generation or a one-off for a team that is mediocre?41:20 — Today's show is sponsored by Simple Contacts. Get $20 off if you visit http://simplecontacts.com/tss20 and use code tss2044:30 — I’ve heard a few people say that Arturo Vidal isn’t a Barcelona player. What exactly is a Barcelona player? (Also: Leo Messi drama!)53:40 — Would a tennis-style c

Taylor talkings to Manuel Veth, newly of Transfermarkt, about his thoughts on the way the title race is shaping up in the Bundesliga. Plus, which mid-table teams are attempting to make the leap to the next level, how are some of America's most promising players doing in the Bundesliga, where is Alphonso Davies' best position, and much much more.Sponsors! Today's show is sponsored by Policy Genius. Go to http://policygenius.com to get quotes in minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Daryl away, Taylor called up Sam Tighe of the B/R Football Ranks podcast to discuss his favorite move of the January window, as well as the one he found the strangest. After that, we get into the specific situations of some of Europe's biggest clubs, as well as what they might need to do this summer to stay on top. Lastly, we close out with a game of "Stay Or Go" in which Sam predicts the summer fortunes of nine players and whether they will remain with their current clubs or move on in search of greener pastures.Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...Simple Contacts! Try it for yourself & save $20 on your lenses by going to simplecontacts.com/tss20 or entering the code tss20 at checkout.Manscaped! Check out the new Lawn Mower 3.0 and get 20% off PLUS free Shipping with the code TSS at Manscaped.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MLS Assist is a new podcast produced by TSS and hosted by Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli. Last week, your intrepid hosts took a deeper look at Diego Alonso and Inter Miami. This week, they're going deep on the other new coaches in MLS in 2020 and what you can expect from them in terms of style, tactics and approach.2:35 - NYCFC's Ronny Deila9:10 - Orlando City's Oscar Pareja16:40 - Houston Dynamo's Tab Ramos23:05 - Chicago Fire's Raphael Wicky30:25 - Montreal Impact's Thierry Henry47:10 - Nashville SC's Gary Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor are together again (via Skype) to discuss the five biggest games from this past weekend...0:00 - Neymar penalized for being Neymar3:55 - Tottenham v Man City - Mourinho a genius or City unlucky?22:57 - Leicester v Chelsea - Who needs striker reinforcements when you've got Antonio Rudiger?33:53 - Today's show is sponsored by Policy Genius. Go to http://policygenius.com to get quotes in minutes35:33 - Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid - One manager is happy and the other is Diego Simeone45:29 - Leipzig v Gladbach - A managerial masterclass54:54 - Dortmund v Union - Is it physically possible for Haaland not to score? Thus far, the answer is pretty much no. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lost to discuss from the USMNT's 1-0 win over Costa Rica. We look at the team's attacking and defensive shape, the patterns of play we saw successfully implemented, the individual performances of players like Jesus Ferreira and Ulysses Llanez, and plenty more.Starting at 46:30, we take a look at the USWNT's 8-0 win over Panama. It was all a little too easy for the US because Panama provided way too much space to play into, but we highlight the moments we enjoyed, including little bits of magic from Tobin Heath, Emily Sonnett, and Rose Lavelle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MLS Assist is a new podcast produced by TSS and hosted by Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli.In the inaugural episode, Joe and Jordan offer some insight  into how new Inter Miami head coach Diego Alonso might play, looking at his preferred tactical set-ups at former clubs Pachuca and MonterreyToday's show is sponsored by Robinhood. Go to http://totalsoccer.robinhood to get a free stock  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl and Taylor each do their best to select a starting eleven for the USMNT that blends what Berhalter might do with what each host wants him to do. They then take a look at Los Ticos, including how they might play under Ronald Gonzalez and who their key performers could be. Lastly, there are many questions (some of them even mildly positive) from Twitter to be answered and scouting reports to be read!Today's show is brought to you by Robinhood! Go to http://totalsoccer.robinhood.com to get startedAND! Don't forget to check out The Lead! Available every weekday morning, The Lead is a joint venture from Wondery and The Athletic that takes you on a deep dive into the biggest sports stories of the day! Check it out wherever you get your podcasts!   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Starting at 2:20, we get into the USWNT's 4-0 win over Haiti to start Olympic qualifying, How did Haiti slow down the US? (we have answer), why was Haiti's goal disallowed? (we do NOT have an answer), and how did the US improve? (answer involves purple hair).Any 13:05, Taylor and Daryl each have a correction to offer.Then, we're all in on listener questions. Here are your timestamps:14:10 — Will Pulisic, McKennie, and Adams be called in for Olympic qualifying?17:35 — If we were named NWSL co-commissioners, what are the first three actions we would take to improve the league?22:50 — Who your favorite non-American player?31:50 — Which MLS team would best for Bobby Wood?37:10 — How subjective are FIFA's world rankings?40:18 — Planning the Holloway family June 2020 vacation in London, Edinburgh, and Dublin46:00 — If the best possible team were formed by drafting without budget from the EFL Championship, how would they do in the Premier League?51:49 — How is math day different from a player-coach?58:05 — Why doesn

Recorded recently in Baltimore at the United Soccer Coaches convention, it's a three-part lower-league American soccer special. Here are the timestamps:3:05 — We talk to Ira Jersey of League One Fun about what's happening in the third tier of American soccer.  League One only started play last year but is rapidly maturing.26:14 — Phill Grooms from the USL Show talks some big-picture USL Championship with us, including the developing transfer market between USL and MLS50:35 — Ira and Phill join us for a round of the Wikipedia Game!Find League One Fun, The USL Show, and more American soccer content on The Beautiful Game Network --> http://www.bgn.fmSPONSORS:Today's show is sponsored by Robinhood. Go to http://totalsoccer.roinhood.com to get started  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, Ryan and Taylor take a look back at the weekend's results, including...1:57 - Commemorating the 25th anniversary of Eric Cantona kicking a fan3:56 - FA Cup results, most notably Shrewsburg 2-Liverpool 2. Klopp won't be playing his regulars in the replay and Ryan has thoughts.17:14 - Bayern Munich v Schalke AKA The Return of the Muller Hello!23:35 - Valencia v Barcelona: should Barca fans be nervous or is Quique Setien moving things in the right direction? Plus, Valencia are... pretty good.36:54 - Napoli v Juventus: Gattuso's gestures instrumental in defeating Sarri's cigarette butt48:40 - Roma v Lazio AKA The Derby della Bad Goalkeeping53:29 - Updates to the USMNT roster ahead of their friendly with Costa RicaToday's show is brought to you by Robinhood! Go to http://totalsoccer.robinhood.com to get a free stock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.