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On today's episode, it's time for some listener questions! The whole crew is back on mic to answer your questions:

1) What are the best ways to better understand soccer strategy and formations? Aside from watching games, are there online resources or something of that ilk?

2) Why do Mexican clubs have so many sponsors on their kits? Are there any other leagues who handle sponsors similarly?

3) How are we feeling about Leeds' transfer window so far?

4) What went wrong at Barcelona for Riqui Puig?

5) Is it a disadvantage for the USWNT to play in the CONCACAF W Championship while the UEFA Women's Euros are happening? Does the overall strength of NWSL balance out any difference in international competition?

6) How did Wembley come to be a national stadium where no club team plays? What other nations have this arrangement, and what in your eyes are the benefits of having a national stadium?

7) Why do people make fun of RFK Stadium and FedEx Field so much?

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Graham and Taylor take a look back at the 2022 Euros thus far. With every team having played at least one game, they get into the standout performers, tactical wrinkles, and major talking points that have dominated the competition thus far.

Group A - How did England put eight past Norway, and how much trouble might the Scandinavians be in when they take on Austria in their final group stage game?

Group B - Germany press their way into top spot, while Spain's lack of attacking prowess limited their chances against the Germans. Could Denmark spring a surprise in their upcoming match with Spain?

Group C - Draws ahoy! But Sweden and the Netherlands still looking strong!

Group D - Reports of France's demise may have been exaggerated... but second place is very much up for grabs!

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Taylor and Joe are here to talk about the USWNT's most recent game: their final group stage match of the Concacaf W Championship against Mexico. What did we take away from the game? And what's next for the U.S.? We talk about that in the first two segments before answering some of your listener questions in the final segment!

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Transfer watch! Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven convene to discuss the hold-ups in Frenkie De Jong's move away from Barcelona, the ways in which Borussia Dortmund are spending their Erling Haaland money, a wild summer in MLS and much more!

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The USWNT is going to the World Cup! On this episode, Taylor Rockwell and Joe Lowery dive into how the U.S. women’s national team has performed so far at the Concacaf W Championship. Then, after the USWNT talk, we discuss Tyler Adams’ move to Leeds and Luca de la Torre’s move to La Liga.

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Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio put into perspective what Toronto FC’s summer moves mean for the future of the club. Plus, USMNT star Tyler Adams is heading to Leeds United. And, the guys answer your mailbag questions.

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It’s listener questions time! The whole crew is here to answer your lovely questions. You can find the full list that we tackled down below.

1. What is an on-field rule change that we would implement to make soccer more exciting?

2. What are some of the biggest and most memorable rivalries between players?

3. What are the tactical differences between how the USMNT and the USWNT use their base 4-3-3 formations?

4. In the modern area (1990 to present), other than Landon Donovan who is the biggest USMNT World Cup roster snub?

5. What if, instead of awarding penalties, soccer implemented a power-play, where a goalkeeper would be unable to use their hands for a few minutes after the foul? How would the game change?

6. Which soccer stars would we cast in a slasher movie?

7. Who would win a game between 11 Taylor Rockwells and 11 Ryan Baileys?

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On today's episode, Taylor talks to veteran USMNT reporter about... well... all things USMNT! We start off by reviewing the USA's victorious campaign at the Concacaf U20 Championship: who makes Brian's starting eleven, which players could fit in well for the Olympics, and how much should we all be thanking the Philadelphia Union for this team's success? Then we take a look at some USMNT-eligible players who either have moved or could move this summer. Players discussed:

1) Tyler Adams

2) Jordan Pefok

3) Haji Wright

4) All them goalkeepers

5) Chris Richards

6) John Brooks

7) Gianluca Busio

8) Luca de la Torre

And finally, we close by taking a look at the Americans who moved clubs in January 2022 in an effort to determine who could be poised for big things this season!

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Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven are here to preview UEFA Women's Euro 2022, which kicks off at Old Trafford on Wednesday July 6th! The gang review every team, discuss the key players and contenders, and much more!

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Paul Tenorio is joined by The Athletic’s Pablo Maurer to discuss the BIG summer signings in Major League Soccer, including Gareth Bale to LAFC. Plus, Paul asks Pablo about his writing journey and the types of stories he finds himself attracted to.

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On today's episode, we (but specifically Joe) take a long look at the US women's national team ahead of the start of the 2022 Concacaf W Championship, which could see the United States qualify for both the 2023 World Cup and the 2024 Olympics. How have head coach Vlatko Andonovski's tactics evolved from the 2020 Olympics, which major names will miss this tournament, and which youngsters are poised to break out this summer? We also break down the 23-player roster, position by position, and try to determine the most likely starting eleven (and how that eleven will handle the numerous defensive blocks we can expect in the group stage).

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It’s listener questions time! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe are here to tackle your lovey questions. You can find the full list that we discussed down below:

1) Why is the MLS All-Star game on a Wednesday and not on a weekend?

2) Who are the winners and losers of a 48-team World Cup?

3) What teams should we look back on with higher regard, because although they got knocked out by the eventual winners they were good enough to have made a tournament final?

4) Who are the next big homegrown players in MLS?

5) How late in life could someone start playing soccer and still be a successful professional soccer player?

6) If we could choose any three soccer people, who would we put on our Squid Game team?

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In June 2021, USL appointed its first-ever Sporting Director in Mark Cartwright, a former player, manager, agent and Technical Director at Stoke City. In an exclusive interview with TSS, Cartwright discusses the growth and ambition of USL, its position within the global soccer ecosystem, and the appetite for both pro/rel and a European schedule switch!

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On today's episode, we figured it was a good a time as any to answer your questions about the four co-hosts. A select few of the many many questions include what player or moment made us fall in love with soccer, which soccer or life opinions have changed over time, favorite albums, basketball ability, and podcasts we would be doing in an alternate life. We also bring back the Wikipedia Game (an old old favorite) and aim to keep doing so after things got competitive!

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Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio have let the news of MLS and Apple's TV deal marinate, and now give their additional reflections. Plus, the most concerning areas for the USMNT roster heading into the World Cup. And, what are the most interesting storylines for the MLS summer transfer window?

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It’s listener questions time! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe gather around their respective microphones and tackle your wonderful questions. You can find the full list that we answered down below:

1. What is a goal that everyone loves, but that you think is overrated?

2. Why isn’t stoppage time more precise?

3. If we could be in charge of a team in any country and in any league, where would that team be?

4. If we assembled a TSS coaching staff, who would be the head coach, assistant coach, statistician, etc?

5. Which teams are the top contenders going into the women's EUROs?

6. With the winter World Cup coming up, how will fantasy soccer be impacted?

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With all 32 participants in the World Cup now set, Graham, Joe, Ryan and Taylor take a look ahead to this winter's World Cup... even thought it will still be 85 degrees in Qatar. We go through each group to discuss latest developments, and get to the bottom of questions like:

1) Will Qatar be competitive in a talented group?

2) How concerned should England fans be about their recent form, and does form even matter in a group with this many relationships?

3) Is this Argentina's year?

4) Why is Denmark suddenly better than France?

5) Will European giants dominate in Group E, or might the minnows find a way through?

6) Who wins between Croatia and Canada?

7) Brazil... still quite good? TLDL: yes

8) Can Portugal play attractive soccer in a group that might reward a more practical approach?

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It's an MLS catch-up episode with Taylor Rockwell and Joe Lowery! We first discuss the Concacaf U20 tournament and the USMNT's opponents in their September friendlies, before going deep on the current MLS season. Joe explains, amongst many other things, how Cucho Hernandez could make the Crew instantly better, where Taty Castellanos should go if he ends up leaving NYCFC, the Union's missing piece that's limiting their on-field success, why TFC will still be fun when Insigne arrives, how the Revolution's sales aren't exactly helping them compete, why Atlanta fans should still be confident about making the playoffs, an MLS title in Texas, and why viewers should keep an eye on RSL.

Phew. All that - and more - on the show.

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Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery are taking a look at the very latest summer transfer deals, including Raheem Sterling's potential move to London —where he might form part of a new-look Chelsea attack — Karim Adeyemi's arrival at Dortmund, and much more!

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It’s listener question time! Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to answer your lovely questions. You can find the full list that we discussed down below:

1) With everything going on in Qatar, are we bad people if we still watch the World Cup?

2) What can Gareth Southgate do to take England to the next level?

3) Would the USMNT have qualified for the World Cup if they were in UEFA, CONMEBOL, or CAF?

4) Would a combined North America national team be a contender to win the World Cup in 2022?

5) What is the best starting XI that you can build from nations that didn’t make it to the World Cup, using at least one player from each confederation?

6) Based off the most recent MLS salary figures, which teams are over/underachieving?

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Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio give you the inside info on the new 10-year, $2.5 billion broadcast deal between Major League Soccer and Apple. How does the league benefit from this deal? Are there any concerns? Plus, how does Lionel Messi factor into this?

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Taylor and Joe are back with their final game review for the June window! This time, we break down the USMNT's 1-1 draw with El Salvador. What can we take from this game? Who impressed? Who struggled? We talk about all of that - and more - on the show.

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On today’s episode, Ryan Bailey chats with State de Reims brand-new signing Kobi Henry, who broke the USL transfer record with his move from Orange County SC. 

Henry chats about his development, his USMNT prospects and his future in Europe. Then, Orange County SC President of Soccer Operations and General Manager Oliver Wyss joins the pod to discuss the pioneering pro player pathway being forged in Southern California. 

Oh, and there's even some bonus Brad Friedel in there!

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Did someone say listener questions? On this episode, Ryan, Graham, and Joe gather around their respective microphones to answer your questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below:

1) Do European leagues release salary data like MLS?

2) Why aren’t there more good English managers?

3) What nicknames can we come up with for USMNT players?

4) With the 2022 World Cup taking place in the middle of the club season instead of at the end, will we see better games featuring fresher players?

5) What are our craziest soccer predictions that will happen by 2030?

6) What’s wrong with Sporting Kansas City?

7) If national teams had to pull directly from their national flags, which teams would have the best kits?

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The Athletic's Felipe Cardenas joins Taylor to discuss the USMNT's 5-0 Nations League victory over Grenada. What did we like, what do we need to see more of, and who from Concacaf is getting a fifth game at the World Cup? Plus, areas for improvement for Robinson, Long, LDLT, McKennie, Ferreira, Morris, and more!

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Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio bring you all of the key analysis from the USMNT’s 0-0 draw vs. Uruguay. What position is the biggest hole on the roster — GK, CB or number 9? Plus, does Gio Reyna start for this current USA squad? And, what are the club futures for the current USMNT stars?

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It’s listener questions time! On this episode, Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to answer your lovely questions. You can find the full list that we answered down below:

1) How high does the USMNT need to finish in Qatar for Gregg Berhalter to keep his job until 2026?

2) Is the USMNT better suited to play against better teams?

3) Why does it seem like foreign coaches struggle in MLS?

4) Do England and Scotland fans have the same roster conversations that U.S. fans have?

5) Which teams do we think will make next year’s Champions League semifinals?

6) If they changed the rules of penalty shoot outs to require the manager to take the first shot, which managers would improve their teams chances? 

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Two games down. Two games to go. We're halfway through this current international break, so Taylor called up Extratime's David Gass to get his thoughts on the present USMNT. What do we want to see in these next two games, who has already secured their spot on the World Cup roster, and who is currently on the outside looking in? Plus, we break down the performances of some of the MLS players on the current US roster, and discuss what they need to do to improve their game between now and when coach Gregg Berhalter makes his roster official. Players discussed in particular detail include Christian Roldan, DeAndre Yedlin, Aaron Long, Walker Zimmerman, Kellyn Acosta, Jesus Ferreira, Paul Arriola, and Jordan Morris.

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The transfer window doesn't open until July, but moves are already happening! We break down potential moves for Gareth Bale, Robert Lewandowski, Sadio Mane, Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku, and many more! Plus, Americans on the move, Americans that could do with a move, and a few done deals to round things out.

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Taylor and Joe are back with another USMNT review! What did we make of the U.S.’s performance against Uruguay? Who played well? Who played poorly? Did Berhalter make any tactical changes? Answers to all of those questions - and more - on the show.

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With Nations League games and World Cup tune-up matches looming, Taylor talked with the The Athletic's Joshua Kloke (or more so peppered him with questions) about the Canada men's national team. How did the federation turn the program around to the extent they topped Concacaf World Cup qualifying, as well as which organizations and individuals deserve the most credit for that feat? There's also roster predicting, tactical refreshers, and an attempted trade involving Jonathan David. All that and more!

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And you can check out Mr Kloke's roster predictions piece over at The Athletic

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Sam Stejskal is joined by The Athletic’s Felipe Cardenas to react to the USMNT’s 3-0 win against Morocco in Cincinnati. Would McKennie, Reyna and Dest be able to be plugged into Berhalter’s formation change? And, why Charlotte FC fired Miguel Angel Ramirez.

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Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and returning champ Graham Ruthven are here to field your listener questions! On this episode, we imagine who would have finished where in the Super League, we dig into the history of promotion and relegation, and much more!

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No spoilers in the title!

Joe and Taylor have a good old time breaking down the USA's EMPHATIC (I don't care what Joe says, it was emphatic) 3-0 friendly win over Morocco. The US did a lot of little things differently, we try to get to the bottom of what was new, what was an evolution of the old, and what stayed the same. That might not make sense in written form, but I'm pretty sure it made more sense when discussed out loud for an hour plus. We also break down individual performances, discuss areas for improvement, and sing the praises of Tyler Adams for a long time... but probably still not enough time.

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It’s awards time! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe run through their end-of-the-European season awards. We dish out awards for best player, best goal, most entertaining game, worst signing, and many, many others.

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Ryan is joined by Joe and Taylor to break down the 2022 Champions League Final! What happened prior to kickoff and did it have an impact on the game? How good was Courtois and should the English put some respect on his name? Should German reporters do the same for Toni Kroos? Plus, the philosophical intricacies of the offside rule, Liverpool's tactics and how they dominated the opening minutes, Luis Diaz's dog, and much much more!

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Sam Stejskal is joined by TUDN USA’s Michele Giannone to discuss the USMNT’s June window roster. How many strikers will make the official roster for Qatar? Plus, Berhalter’s 3-man backline experiment.

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On this episode, Ryan Bailey and Joe Lowery answer your listener questions! From the age-old question of which club teams could succeed on the international stage to where to find a 20-goal-a-season striker to how technology has changed soccer, we cover a whole host of questions.

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Another calcio season is in the books, as Milan lifted the Scudetto for the first time in 11 years, pipping their neighbors Inter to the title on the final matchday! Rome-based journalist Alasdair MacKenzie (@aksmackenzie) joins Ryan Bailey to talk through the Italian season, from the dramatic title race, to the equally dramatic relegation battle!

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It's Weekend Review time! Ryan Bailey and Joe Lowery combine to look back at the biggest games and storylines from around the soccer world.

City win the Premier League! Milan win Serie A! Lyon win the Champions League! Mbappe is staying in Paris (and La Liga isn't too happy about it)! All that - plus a look back at our early season Premier League predictions - on the show.

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Joe and Taylor are on the mics (with no music) to discuss the USMNT's latest roster. They read the roster release. They attended the virtual press conference. Now they're breaking down the roster, as well as the biggest questions that we might get answered in June, the most glaring omissions, tactical changes, and much much more!

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MLSPA salary dump! Sam & Paul discuss the bi-annual release that provides insight into the inner workings of the league. Which players are the biggest earners? Which clubs are dishing out the most cash and which clubs aren’t spending? The guys discuss it all.

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Taylor chats with Manuel Veth (Transfermarkt, Forbes) about all-things Bundesliga! Hertha in a surprise relegation playoff while Stuttgart survives by the tiniest of margins: how bad are things for Hertha and how much credit should be given to Pellegrino Matarazzo? Plus, Schalke and Werder Bremen heading back to the Bundesliga, Union overtaking Hertha as the dominant club in Berlin, the surprising number of managerial vacancies, the latest transfer news surrounding Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, and much much more!

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In this episode, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe combine to answer your questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below:

1) If you could spend one day with any coach of any team, who would you pick?

2) Is turf a genuine threat to players? 

3) Why can't Manchester City win the Champion's League?

4) Do we think the structure is being put in place for Manchester United to compete with City and Liverpool?

5) If we were given a choice between more salary cap space in MLS, extra DP spots, or unlimited international player slots, which would we choose and why?

6) If we could go back in time and stop one goal from happening to change the outcome of a match, what would it be and why? 

7) What is the worst soccer wager/prediction that we’ve placed?

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It's roster prediction time! The USMNT has 4 games coming up in June (2 friendlies and 2 Nations League), but who will make the roster for that camp? Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to give their nominations for an expanded roster of 28 players (3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 6 midfielders, and 9 attackers). We then fight to the death (aka calmly discuss differences) before deciding who will be in the TSS roster and who will be on the outside, presumably much to Twitter's chagrin.

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It’s Weekend Review time! Today, Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe chat all about the past weekend’s on-field action. How did Liverpool beat Chelsea to the FA Cup? What did West Ham do to frustrate City and delay their title win? We discuss those two games and look around at the rest of Europe (Serie A title race, relegation in Germany, Arbroath’s disappointment, and more) before stopping in MLS for a brief MLS Corner! All of that - and more still - on the show.

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In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports league.

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In episode one of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the fan experience may change: how going to games, watching games at home and how memorabilia is shifting from physical to digital.

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Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio get back to their nerdy roots on this episode of Allocation Disorder. Would Giorgio Chiellini change the perception of MLS as a “retirement league”? Which club would be the best fit for Chiellini? Plus, Paul and Sam discuss their favorite MLS signings of all-time. And, how does Miles Robinson’s injury affects the USMNT heading into the World Cup?

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On this episode, Joe is joined by special guest Arianna Cascone to chat all about the NWSL! Arianna writes for Backheeled.com and was kind enough to fill us in on how the NWSL season is going. Plus, who stood out in the Challenge Cup? Which teams could be on their way to a trophy this year? And which players should we be watching? We talk about all of that - and much more - on the show.

Make sure to follow Arianna on Twitter and head over to Backheeled.com to read her work.

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