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Your favorite foursome is here to answer your questions!

1) If we could back in history to experience one season or tournament as one of the players, coaches, or referees involved, what would we pick?

2) If Leverkusen win out, are they the greatest non-Champions League team ever?

3) What do we make of future USWNT coach Emma Hayes' actions and comments after Chelsea's recent loss to Arsenal?

4) How can under 18-year-olds can sign contracts?

5) Why isn’t Luton Town’s Rob Edwards linked to bigger and better jobs?

6) What are expectations for FOX’s coverage of the Euros this summer?

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Taylor, Gass, and Joe combine to chat about the latest from around MLS! We start off with an on-the-ground recap of the GA Cup and the various troubling issues that took place at the tournament. Then it's on to lighter topics, including the Red Bulls' big win over Cincy, chaos in Columbus, a statement in Seattle, joy (and suffering) in Texas, El Trafico, and more.

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An action-packed weekend brought us a big points swing in the Premier League title race, huge derby games in Rome, Glasgow and Los Angeles, a trophy for Athletic Club that's been 40 years in the making, and much more!

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What a strange offseason it's about to be! Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and theoretically Barcelona are all expected to be without managers at the end of the season, and multiple other clubs could quickly find themselves in similar situations. So, who is leaving, who might be arriving, and who might be staying after saying they were leaving? Graham, Joe and Taylor have thoughts!

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We're back with one of our favorite recurring series: Take It or Leave It! On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dig into your spiciest takes. From Mbappe’s transfer outlook to Gareth Southgate’s managerial chops to the Shield vs. Cup debate in MLS, there was plenty to discuss (and debate)!

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Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to dive into your listener questions!

1) With big games coming up in Portugal and Scotland, who do we think will win the league titles?

2) Is the Saudi league being covered?

3) Which retired players would we like to see face off in a Walking Soccer match?

4) Could Jedi Robinson be playing for a higher profile team than Fulham? 

5) Was the W Gold Cup’s re-seeding format successful?

6) Which two European leagues do we think would make for the most interesting Leagues Cup-style mid-season competition?

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On today's episode, Taylor is joined by Joe and David to discuss a host of different topics. They start off with a quick word about David's 10 years of work at Extratime. Then it's on to a longer discussion about the Generation Adidas Cup and the most recent developments in youth soccer in the country. Then we preview the Concacaf Champions Cup and the chance (or lack thereof) that we see an MLS team advance to the next round. And finally, it's a look back at the weekend in MLS: joy for RSL, Colorado, Atlanta, and the Galaxy, and concern for Miami and Chicago.

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Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to look back at the weekend that was! We chat about a clash between Manchester City and Arsenal, Liverpool’s fortune, a good weekend for USMNTers, Leverkusen’s big news, chaos in La Liga, MLS action, and so much more. 

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With Arsenal top of the table and a looming clash with Manchester City, we thought it was time to take a look at their season so far to determine if this can be their year! How massive could this weekend's match actually be, and how do we see it playing out? Is Arteta v Pep now the biggest managerial rivalry in the Premier League? Have Arsenal progressed mentally from this time last year, and how much have they learned from that campaign? All that and much much more!

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Ryan and Graham are here to look back over all the non-USMNT news from the international break, including the conclusion of Euro 2024 qualification, big friendlies for England and Germany, and the team whose 20-year winless streak continued!

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We're back with another listener questions episode! Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to answer...

1) How much stronger is today’s USMNT than the one we saw at the 2022 World Cup?

2) With so many international tournaments happening this summer, is this the year MLS reconsiders their schedule?

3) What amenities are crucial for lower-division stadiums?

4) What impact would implementing basketball style substitutions have on soccer?

5) What’s wrong with Newcastle?

6) Are managers more or less important than we think?

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Taylor is joined by Joe and David to spend even more time on the USA's 2-0 win over Mexico in the Nations League Final. Gass tries to claim the Number 1 spot in Tyler Adams fandom, and has praise for a few players we were more negative about in our initial reviews. We also focus on standout performers, as well as areas of vulnerability ahead of the Copa America this summer. Plus, we drill deeper into the perceived gap between the USA and Mexico, and try to identify the least error-prone players for the USMNT. And then we close things out in the final segment with an abbreviated looked around MLS, including concerns for Toronto, big performers for RSL and Portland, and impressive wins for LAFC and the Red Bulls.

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Taylor and Joe are here to break down the USMNT's 2-0 win over Mexico in the Concacaf Nations League final. What went right for the U.S. in their third-straight Nations League win? And what's still left to be done before the Copa America? Plus, is Tyler Adams the greatest soccer player of all time? All that -- and more -- on the show.

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No spoilers!

Until here... Joe and Taylor spend over an hour trying to figure out what exactly happened (and didn't happen) in the USA's 3-1 win over Jamaica in the Concacaf Nations League semifinal. How good was Gio Reyna and can he please please stay healthy? What went wrong for the US on the Jamaica opener, and why did it take them so long to turn things around? What are the major lessons we learned in this one? Which individuals improved their stock, and which ones hurt their future chances? We get into all of that, and much much more!

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We're doing something a little different today: a fantasy draft with some very unique rules!

Based on a request from our Discord (thanks Kenneth Seiden!) the TSS gang is drafting XIs with the following rules:

• Each of us can only draft one player from any given club
• Each of us can only have one player of any given nationality
• Each of us must pick a player from each of the six FIFA confederations

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It's listener question time! Our foursome gathers around to answer your lovely inquiries:

1) What do our combined USMNT/Canada and USMNT/Mexico lineups look like?

2) Would Jesse Marsch’s career be helped or hurt by a return to MLS?

3) How can Real Madrid afford Mbappe?

4) Which players are viewed as one-trick ponies, but shouldn’t be?

5) If Liverpool and Leverkusen (Klopp and Alonso!) were to meet in the Europa League final, would that game outshine this year’s Champions League final?

6) Other than “The Hand of God”, what soccer phrases are identified with iconic moments in the sport’s history?

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We’ve got a fun one for you today! Joe Lowery is joined by Julian Gressel to talk all about what it’s like playing for the highest-profile club in North America. Has Inter Miami embraced playing the villain? And how does playing with the Barcelona foursome change how you perform on the field? There’s tons more in the Gressel chat, including his own entrepreneurial podcasting journey with the excellent new Player/Manager show, before Joe and Taylor get to previewing the USMNT’s Concacaf Nations League semifinal clash with Jamaica. 

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The TSS Gang are here to review a busy weekend of soccer, in which the FA Cup delivered thrills and surprises in equal measure. Haji Wright delivered a huge game-winning goal, Christian Pulisic found the net once again and NWSL made its welcome return!

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NWSL returns for its 12th season this weekend! There's new teams, a new broadcast deal and new players who have arrived on record-breaking transfers! Taylor, Graham, Joe and Ryan are here to discuss the new season, with a preview of each and every team!

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Ryan is joined by Graham, Joe and Taylor to discuss this week's Champions League action! Just how good was Martin Odegaard versus Porto? What did Atletico get right and Inter Milan get wrong? Can Dortmund keep the good times rolling? And what can we take away from Barcelona's resounding win over a less-than-stellar Napoli?

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It's listener question time! You can find the full list that our foursome discussed down below:

1) What’s the best season ever by a USMNT attacker in Europe?

2) Which managers have successfully replaced legendary managers?

3) What’s happening with Graham Potter?

4) Which European clubs most consistently outperform their wage bill?

5) Why do big clubs in Italy share stadiums?

6) What are our favorite stories of soccer making the world a better place?

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With the Concacaf Nations League final four kicking off next week (the USMNT take on Jamaica on Thursday, March 21), Taylor, Gass, and Joe build their U.S. rosters. Who are the strikers? Should Gregg Berhalter bring Tyler Adams? And is the goalkeeping job still Matt Turner’s? All that — plus an MLS roundup — on the show!

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The TSS gang look back upon a weekend in which the biggest Premier League game of the season did not disappoint! Meanwhile, Bayern Munich went goal crazy, Inter Milan's dominance continued and the USWNT lifted the inaugural W Gold Cup.

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Inter Milan are running away with the scudetto race this season and looking to go a step further than the runners-up spot they earned in the Champions League last season. But how good is Simone Inzaghi's side, and how far can they go? The TSS Gang are here with their thoughts...

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Your four friends are together again to discuss this week's Champions League action! Were Real Madrid fortunate to get by RB Leipzig? Has Luis Enrique found a new approach with PSG? Have Bayern turned a corner, yet again? All that, plus praise for the all-conquering team in sky blue, Man City.

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Ryan, Graham, and Joe are here to answer your listener questions! From a new U.S. Open Cup format to comparing two historic Dutch clubs to Bologna’s improvement in Serie A to relegation to pay to play, we covered a ton of ground!

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Taylor and Joe are here to break down the latest from the wide world of MLS! From refereeing controversies to big trades to potential DP signings to big results, there was plenty to cover.

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The full complement of TSS hosts are here to review a weekend in which Man City got the better of their red neighbors, there was a controversial ending for Real Madrid and a good ol' fashioned snow game in Utah!

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Manchester City are favorites to win the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup - and you wouldn't put it past them to win them all. However, winning a second consecutive treble would be completely unprecedented. Can Pep's team do it all again? And if not, what is stopping them?

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We're back with one of our favorite recurring series: Take It or Leave It! On this episode, Ryan, Graham, and Joe dig into your spiciest takes. From KDB's greatness to Emil Forsberg's chances of winning MLS MVP to whether analytics are ruining soccer, there was plenty to discuss (and debate)!

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The TSS Gang dive into the mailbag and answer your questions, including our thoughts on Bayer Leverkusen emerging this season as Invincibles, Wilfried Nancy's European career prospects and our favorite snippets of soccer in movies and on TV!

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Taylor, Joe, and Gass are here to run through the first weekend of MLS action! We chat about the Columbus Crew's win over Atlanta United (the Crew looked reaaaaaal good), Cincy's struggles vs. Toronto FC, a new-look LAFC, DC United's big victory, Minnesota United's managerial hire, the Galaxy's 1-1 draw with Inter Miami, and so much more.

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Liverpool headlined the weekend with their against-the-odds-injury-laden League Cup Final victory over Chelsea! The TSS gang also discuss the Premier League, Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and the glorious return of Major League Soccer!

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The 2024 Major League Soccer season is underway and Inter Miami already has its first win under its belt! In its 29-year existence, the league has never seen so much hype about a team going into a campaign — so what should we expect to see from Messi and his South Florida in 2024?

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It was the type of Champions League match week that makes Graham Ruthven say, "Meh." But never mind that because the rest of us are excited to talk about this week's matches, including Napoli and Barcelona trying (and maybe somewhat kind of succeeding) to get their respective seasons back on track, PSV failing to take their chances versus Dortmund, Inter Milan generating some "they could actually go all the way buzz," and Arsenal and Porto playing 50ish minutes of actual soccer. Plus, the debut of Joe's Concacaf Champions Cup Corner.

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We've got another big boy. On today's show, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, David Gass, and Joe Lowery preview all 14 MLS teams in the Western Conference ahead of tonight's 2024 season kickoff. We dig into the big-picture headline, key offseason moves, tactics, hopes, and fears for each team in the East -- and toss out our Very Specific Predictions, too!

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This one's a big boy. On today's show, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, David Gass, and Joe Lowery preview all 15 MLS teams in the Eastern Conference ahead of tomorrow's 2024 season kickoff. We dig into the big-picture headline, key offseason moves, tactics, hopes, and fears for each team in the East -- and toss out our Very Specific Predictions, too. Stay tuned for our Western Conference preview dropping on the feed tomorrow.

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The TSS Gang is here to review an action-packed weekend in which Bayern Munich lost its third match in a row, while Bayer Leverkusen continued their hot form! In the Premier League, Man City and Chelsea were held to a draw, while Arsenal were among the 5-0 victors.

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On this week's Big Thing, the TSS Gang go deep on the USL Super League, which is set to begin play in August 2024, complete with Division 1 sanctioning from the U.S. Soccer Federation. Is the league set up for success? How much of a rival will it be to NWSL? Will they one day combine to become the NWUSLSLSL? Let's find out!

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We take a look back at this week's Champions League knockout round fixtures, and answer the big questions like can Leipzig find a way back into the second leg with Real Madrid? How did Lazio get their big win and will they be able to replicate it in the return leg? Can Copenhagen spring a surprise on Manchester City? The answer to that last one is a definite No. All that and more!!

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The whole gang is here to answer your questions!

1) Do we you see any CAF or AFC players getting a significant move after their performances in their respective tournaments?

2) If a mid-tier MLS team played in this year’s AFCON, how far would that team get?

3) Which MLS team would we like to see Jurgen Klopp take over in a hypothetical scenario where he wanted to coach in the U.S.?

4) Why do we (let’s be honest, Taylor) feel so passionately about Jurgen Klinsmann’s time in charge of the USMNT?

5) Who has been better for AC Milan this season: Rafael Leao or Christian Pulisic? 

6) What are our worst takes ever?

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Taylor and Joe team up to a look at some of the most interesting things happening in the USMNT player pool! We start out with analysis of Johnny Cardoso's first several performances with Real Betis before heading over to England to chat about Matt Turner's struggles and Gio Reyna's first few minutes with Forest. Then, it's on to Daryl Dike's brutal injury, the state of the No. 9 pool, and a few youngsters to watch over the coming year.

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The TSS Gang is here to romp through an action-packed weekend, which witnessed the AFCON and Asia Cup Finals! Plus, there were top-of-the-table clashes in the Bundesliga and La Liga, and a huge beatdown for West Ham...

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On this week's Big Thing episode, we revisit an old friend: Jurgen Klinsmann. With his South Korea side now eliminated from the 2023 Asian Cup, we look back on the team's performance at the tournament itself, how things have progressed (or not progressed) with Klinsmann in charge, and what's likely to happen next as the country's Golden Generation misses a chance for silverware. Were South Korea fortunate to even make it as far as the semi-finals? Were there signs of disgruntlement with Klinsmann before the tournament? How similar are the current complaints against Klinsmann to those when he was in charge of the USMNT? Oh, and also, who will win the Asian Cup final this weekend? Those questions and more, answered for you... while Taylor tries not to go off on a rant on multiple occasions.

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We're back with another AFCON special! On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into the semifinals. How did Nigeria get past South Africa? And how did the Ivory Coast book their spot in the final over DR Congo? We answer those questions before previewing Sunday's final and looking back at some of our favorite moments from the whole tournament.

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You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers!

1. Who’s on soccer’s Mount Rushmore for facial hair?

2. Why do some folks look at Football Manager’s future player ratings for semi-serious insight, but completely laugh at FIFA/EA FC's potential ratings?

3. What’s going on with Schalke? Could they they lose their professional status?

4. Why have fans been throwing tennis balls onto the field in Bundesliga games lately?

5. Which will happen first: a goalkeeper winning the Ballon D'Or or an Asian nation winning the World Cup?

6. Would four groups of six teams with the top two teams advancing from each group improve the 24-team tournament format?

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Today, we're taking a lengthy look at the start of the Concacaf Champions Cup. Why the name change, what's the new format, who are the favorites and who might make an early exit? After that, we break down the latest moves in MLS, including Peter Muse to FC Dallas, Matti Peltola to DC United, Agustin Ojeda to NYCFC, Charlotte cleaning house, and more! Plus, what's going on with Duncan McGuire's Blackburn move, and what happens in the likely event it falls through?

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Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into the weekend's action! We start with Arsenal's win over Liverpool before looking at Gio Reyna's Forest debut and the rest of the Premier League. Then it's on to La Liga, where we examine a 1-1 draw between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid and some Americans in action. After our stop in Spain, we take a trip to Serie A before heading over to AFCON to review a fantastic set of quarter finals! All that -- and plenty more -- on the show.

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It's the glorious return of Take It or Leave It, the show where we rate your hot takes! Today, we're discussing whether the Rose Bowl should host the 2026 World Cup Final, whether multi-club ownership is bad for MLS (and New York specifically), and whether meat pies are better than American stadium food....

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Your favorite foursome is together again to answer your listener questions! Will Harry Kane finally win a league or will Kingsley Roman finally lose one? Where does Xavi rank so far on the spectrum of recently retired legendary players who now coach? Who is the best non-DP player ever in MLS? How do stadium bans work and who enforces them? Best post-match interview moments? All that and much more!

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