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Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery are here to field your questions! In this episode, the gang consider the greatest centre-back pairings of all time, the teams we'd like to see meet in an exhibition game, and Brian Schmetzer's potential as a future USMNT coach...

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Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to discuss the major areas of concern for the USMNT heading into a crowded June schedule (2 friendlies and 2 Concacaf Nations League games in 2 weeks).

Who should start in goal? Which candidate is most likely to replace Miles Robinson? Is there enough depth out wide and in the middle? Does anyone actually have a proven number 9? All those and many more. Plus, the popularity of tea amongst co-hosts, pronunciation problems, spelling problems. settling the age old debate of "should goal scorers score goals?" and much much more!

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On this Monday’s episode of Weekend Review, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe take you through the biggest stories from the weekend’s action. We start in the Premier League, analyzing the 1-1 draw between Liverpool and Spurs before diving into City’s big win (and Haaland's reported arrival), Leeds’ struggles, and more. Then, it’s onto the title race in Serie A and the rest of the European action before a chat about MLS and the North Carolina Courage’s win in the NWSL Challenge Cup final! 

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Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio recap a special night in Seattle, as the Sounders beat Pumas to win the CONCACAF Champions League in front of a record-breaking crowd. What does this win mean for the future of the Sounders and Major League Soccer? Plus, Walker Zimmerman signs a DP deal with Nashville. 

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The Champions League semi-final stage never misses! The conclusions to Real Madrid's bout with Manchester City and Liverpool's conquest with Villarreal turned out to be thrillers in their own ways! Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven are here to break down the action.

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

1) If TSS had a soccer team, what would their kits look like?

2) Who loves Starbucks more: Ryan Bailey or Gregg Berhalter?

3) Who should’ve won the Ballon D’Or, but didn’t?

4) Should Christian Pulisic move to West Ham? And should Paulo Dybala move to Arsenal?

5) How would we feel if there was a different kind of World Cup every summer?

6) Should Josh Sargent and Matthew Hoppe have stayed with their recently relegated Bundesliga teams and spent this year in the 2. Bundesliga?

7) If the post-COVID substitution rules were in effect during the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign, would the USA have qualified?

8) What is the greatest individual season of all time?

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Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to answer 6 USMNT and MLS-centric questions, plus one about new stats that we need in our lives.

1) If you could combine two USMNT players into one, who would you choose?

2) Who are some Number 9 options that haven’t been given a shot in this post-Altidore era?

3) What are the elements that set certain facilities and/or cities apart when US Soccer looks for host cities for games?

4) How many MLS players do you think will make 2022 world cup rosters (and how many countries will that represent)?

5) Would MLS get better TV ratings if their games were scheduled differently?

6) Would Joe like to apologize to the city of Austin for (allegedly) downplaying their chances?

7) What are some stats or metrics that are not currently calculated or published that you would like to see become common?

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On this week’s episode of Weekend Review, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe dive into a host of topics from around the soccer world. Up front, Ryan discusses AFC Wimbledon’s relegation to League Two and we discuss the death of super agent Mino Raiola. Next, it’s onto analyzing Everton’s 1-0 win over Chelsea and rounding up the rest of the Premier League and European action, including Real Madrid’s title win, the Serie A title race, and more. Finally, we discuss MLS and chat about Nashville’s new stadium!

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Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio open up the mailbag and answer your best questions on the Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer TV rights and transfer window rumors and rumblings.

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On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe sink their collective teeth into the first legs of the Champions League semifinals. Up first, we discuss Manchester City’s chaotic 4-3 win over Real Madrid on Tuesday. Then, it’s on to Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Villarreal on Wednesday. Finally, we chat about the Seattle Sounders’ 2-2 draw away to Pumas in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions League Final!

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On today's episode, we do our best to answer some listener questions, while also tackling the toughest issues... like if ketchup goes in the fridge or the cupboard.

1) Who are some players whose careers' could have been significantly more successful if they had only found the right club situation or been given more of a chance?

2) What are MLS NEXT and MLS NEXT Pro and what will they do for US Soccer in the long run?

3) Who are the most successful interim managers and what did they accomplish?

4) How far would the Concacaf All-Star Team go in the World Cup?

5) Why is the penalty area so large and should it be adjusted?

6) Are there any soccer players TSS would have loved to see in a different sport? And who could have excelled in a new field, with proper training and the like?

7) What is the background on Arbroath and why is what they're doing in Scotland such a big deal?

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On this week’s edition of Americans in Action, Taylor, Graham, and Joe analyze three more players in the USMNT pool: Jonathan Gomez (segment one), Matthew Hoppe (segment two), and Eryk Williamson (segment two). After discussing those players’ current situations, strengths, and weaknesses, we move on to answer some listener questions in the third segment! You can find that list of questions down below:

1) Which hyped players who dropped off the USMNT radar do we think could still make an impact before their careers are over?

2) What happened to Tyler Boyd?

3) If the USMNT played all of its players’ clubs, which clubs would win in a single match?

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On the latest Weekend Review, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven analyze the Merseyside Derby and Der Klassiker, while also looking into troubles at Man Utd and Barcelona, PSG's latest title win, and much more!

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Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio dive into D.C. United's decision to move on from Hernan Losada. What's next for DCU? Plus, there are so many different kinds of owners in Major League Soccer -- what makes a good owner? And, Inter Miami takes the next step in finding a location for their new stadium.

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On today's episode, after a brief foray into the chaos that is DC United, we do our best to answer some particularly excellent listener questions!

1) Could Harry Kane be considered the best and/or most complete player in the Premier League? Could he one day win the Ballon d'Or?

2) With the USMNT talent pool getting younger and deeper, who are some names to be on the look out for (and whom might they replace)?

3) Are there any soccer examples of odd things happening in soccer to fulfill contract requirements? (inspired by Jrue Holiday's appearances clause)

4) Which current player would you most like to see as a player-manager?

5) Who would be the other contenders for a "Pass"-kas award, if they gave one out? What are some of the best all-time passes?

6) What are your hottest takes on life, podcasting, and soccer in general?

7) How will Taylor go about ruining Ryan's day when England plays the USA in the World Cup?

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In the wake of the US women's national team's combined 18-1 scoreline against Uzbekistan, Taylor talks to former US international/current analyst Lori Lindsey about the state of the team under Vlatko Andonovski. How have the new names involved with the team been gelling? Have the established veterans been okay with the recent roster experimentation? What are the new tactical trends we've seen from Andonovski, and how might they continue to evolve as the US moves closer to the next World Cup? All of that, plus a look at the NWSL Challenge Cup, and the major takeaways ahead of the start of the NWSL regular season.

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On this week’s edition of Americans in Action, Taylor, Graham, and Joe analyze three more players in the USMNT pool: Haji Wright (segment one), Falorin Balogun (segment two), and Erik Palmer-Brown (segment two). After discussing those players’ strengths and weaknesses, we move on to answer some listener questions in the third segment! You can find that list of questions down below:

1) With the US’ injuries throughout World Cup qualifying, whose stock has risen due to another player not being available? 

2) Does either Bobby Wood or Jozy Altidore have anything left in their legs to force themselves into the National Team equation?

3) Inspired by Gio Reyna and Dortmund, how much do individual clubs impact a players injury record? 

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On this edition of Weekend Review, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into a ton of the action from around the soccer world. In the first segment, we discuss Liverpool’s 3-2 win over Manchester City in the FA Cup semifinals. What was Zack Steffen doing? And what did Liverpool do to get City back on their heels? In the second segment, we turn to the other FA Cup semifinal: Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Crystal Palace. What a goal from RLC! In the rest of the show, we cover the rest of the major European action and chat about the latest happenings in MLS!

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Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio open up this week's episode of Allocation Disorder with a recap of the Seattle Sounders' win against NYCFC in the CCL semifinals. What are Seattle's chances in the final against Pumas? Plus, the guys dive into Joe Mansueto's comments about roster allocation. And, it gets heated talking about the Earthquakes and their embarrassing ownership.

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We review a wonderful week of Champions League action, and take a quick look ahead to the semifinals matchups.

1) Chelsea's tactical adjustment caused problems for Real Madrid until Luka Modric decided to be Luka Modric

2) Bayern got a bit too predictable against a Villarreal team who play so quickly it sometimes looks slow

3) Liverpool and Benfica decided defense was overrated in their second leg goalfest.

4) Manchester City and Atletico Madrid clashed (literally and figuratively), leading to a site that few thought possible: Diego Simeone asking people to calm down.

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On today's episode, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to answer six listener questions, and also mock Ryan Bailey for his absence (whenever possible).

1) If Klopp and Pep switched jobs, who would win the league? Who would win in head to head?

2) Which players are known for their ability to play well in different systems?

3) Are there any other clubs, similar to Everton and AFC Wimbledon, who are in unexpected relegation fights?

4) Is watching film a relatively new concept in soccer? And if so, why?

5) What are some ways to shake up World Cup qualifying and the international breaks to make them more interesting?

6) What is Graham's Theory of Midfield? (editorial note: it's awesome)

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On this episode, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to break down 5 players that find themselves outside the usual USMNT roster: what are their strengths, what are their weaknesses, and what can they do to improve their standing ahead of the 2022 World Cup?

1) Joe Scally

2) Cameron Carter-Vickers

3) Alex Mendez

4) Djordje Mihailovic

5) Brandon Vasquez

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It’s Weekend Review time! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to review the action from this past weekend, discussing Manchester City vs. Liverpool in the first segment, more Premier League action and El Tráfico in the second segment, and the rest of the European slate in the third segment. Along the way, we credit Bernardo Silva, give Chicharito some love, mourn Gio Reyna's latest injury, and question if anyone wants to win Serie A this season!

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After an eventful World Cup qualifying campaign for the USMNT, Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio discuss some lingering questions, observations and analysis. Plus, an early look at the potential World Cup roster and some fringe players that deserve a chance. And, MLS' lacking punishment of the Portland Timbers in the Andy Polo scandal. 

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It’s Champions League quarterfinal time! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe dive into the four UCL matches from earlier this week. In the first segment, we discuss Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid. What was up with Atleti’s 5-5-0 shape? And how did City get their goal? We answer those questions. In the second segment, we get into Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Benfica and Real Madrid’s 3-1 win over Chelsea. Liverpool…very good? Real Madrid…through to the semis? Finally, in segment three, we talk about Villarreal’s 1-0 win over Bayern Munich. How much did Joe love Villarreal’s possession shape? And how much will Villarreal regret not putting another goal past Bayern? We talk about it.

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Your favorite foursome is together again to answer some particularly excellent listener questions... after some non-sensical NFT chat to start the show.

1) Should all confederations play the same number of games in World Cup qualifying? And why do some play more?

2) Who is your USMNT Best XI of players who played zero minutes in Concacaf World Cup Qualifying this cycle that are still in the picture to make the final World Cup roster? 

3) What experimentation might we see from Berhalter now that the US has qualified for the World Cup?

4) Are there any examples of teams forfeiting a game and taking the 3-0 loss to avoid a game they can afford to lose by 3 goals?

5) Should MLS divide into divisions (a la most North American sports leagues) to limit congestion and balance the schedule?

6) If you could host a podcast with one present soccer player based purely on vibes, who would it be?

7) What is the story behind the TSS theme song?

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On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe discuss a few different USMNT-related topics. In the first and second segments, we chat about the U.S.’s draw for this new edition of the Concacaf Nations League and dive into a list of USMNT players who could (or should) move to a new club over the summer. In the third and final segment, we hand out “Stock Ups” and “Stock Downs” to various players who saw the field for the U.S. during World Cup Qualifying. 

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Ryan Bailey, Graham Ruthven, Joe Lowery and Taylor Rockwell take a look back at the weekend's action, including but not limited to the Derby D'Italia, the Old Firm Derby and Friday's World Cup Draw!

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The USMNT have punched their ticket to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar! Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio are LIVE from San José, Costa Rica following a successful qualifying campaign for the Stars and Stripes. They go over the roller coaster ride that was for the US, the key moments and roster moves. Plus, the growth of such a young squad.

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The USMNT are going to the World Cup!

The U.S. clinched a spot at the 2022 Men's World Cup with a "successful loss" to Costa Rica on Wednesday night. On this episode, Taylor and Joe talk all about that game and zoom out to discuss the bigger (and much more fun) topic at hand: the U.S. will be at the World Cup!

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It's time for more listener questions! Hurrah! Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruthven are on hand to answer your queries: The boys cover the CONCACAF striker pool, the logistics of player flights for international duty, Barcelona's progress under Xavi, and much more!

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Joe and Taylor (now talking into an actual, proper microphone) take a long look at the USA's emphatic 5-1 win over Panama in the penultimate game of World Cup qualifying. Hopefully.

We get to the bottom of some of the big questions from that match, like how did the USA weather a nervy opening 10 minutes, who improved their standing on the depth chat, is Gio Reyna also The Hulk (in that they're both always angry), and just how good was that Pulisic third goal? The abbreviated answer: very!

There's also some praise for individual performers, a discussion of why Adam Belz from the Scuffed podcast would probably make a good cult leader, and a look ahead to final game of Concacaf World Cup qualifying versus a motivated Costa Rican team.

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Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio recap a dominant performance from the USMNT, beating Panama 5-1. How high does Pulisic elevate USA's ceiling? Which other players stepped up when the US needed them the most? And, how has Gregg Berhalter developed so much depth in the squad?

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Taylor and Joe quickly recap the USMNT's World Cup Qualifier against Panama! What did the U.S. do well? Who impressed? And what was it like for Taylor being at the game? We talk about all that - and more - on the show.

Stay tuned for a full-length review of the match that will be out tomorrow.

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On this week's episode of Allocation Disorder, Sam and Paul are joined by The Athletic's Felipe Cardenas LIVE from Mexico City after the USMNT draw 0-0 with Mexico. It wasn't a typical USA-Mexico game, but what were some takeaways? Were the substitutions from Gregg Berhalter and Tata Martino controversial or unusual? Plus, how disappointing was Christian Pulisic? And, where does the US stand now in the qualifying table? 

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Taylor and Joe are here to review the USMNT’s World Cup Qualifier against Mexico from Thursday night. How did Gregg Berhatler approach this game at the Azteca? What went well for the U.S.? What did they struggle with? And what do we want to see against Panama on Sunday? All that - and more - on the show.

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Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham are here to answer your questions! On this episode, we learn about legendary goalkeeper René Higuita, we ponder a striker-less USMNT formation and ask why draws are a thing...

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Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to break down Gregg Berhalter's (hopefully) final roster for World Cup qualifying. In Part I (and a little bit of Part II), we break down the latest USMNT roster, position by position. We also discuss key absences, notable omissions, and possible tactics and lineups ahead of the final round of the Octagon.

After that, we each preview one USMNT opponent: Graham takes Mexico, Joe has Panama, and Taylor brings it home with Costa Rica. What happened last time they played, who made their rosters this time, and the team-wide playing strengths vs potential vulnerabilities that the US could exploit.

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It’s weekend review time! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe look back at the action from this past weekend. In the first segment, we dissect Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Real Madrid in El Clásico. Is Xavi leading Barca into a new era? And what went wrong for Real Madrid? We talk about both of those things. In the second segment, we chat about Roma’s 4-0 win over Lazio. Is Jose Mourinho’s team…good? We talk about that too.

Finally in segment three, we discuss the weekend’s FA Cup and Premier League matches, the Bundesliga, big stories from around MLS, and fire. Lots of fire.

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On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss the USMNT’s roster for their upcoming World Cup Qualifiers. Who’s in the squad? Why was John Brooks left out? What happens now that Sergiño Dest is dealing with a hamstring injury? Our hosts talk about those things and discuss how they would rotate the U.S.’s lineup for these WCQs. To close out the show, Paul and Sam recap MLS’s performance in the quarterfinal round of the Concacaf Champions League and provide a quick update on the league’s upcoming TV deal.

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The Champions League Round of 16 is in the books! On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into the latest batch of games (and talk about MLS’s latest failure in CCL). Below, you can find the full list of UEFA Champions League matches that we discussed:

1) Manchester United 0-1 Atletico Madrid, segment one

2) Ajax 0-1 Benfica, segment two

3) Lille 1-2 Chelsea, segment two

4) Juventus 0-3 Villarreal, segment three

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On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into a host of questions that you all provided! You can find the full list of questions that we tackled down below:

1) Which American spending next season in the 2. Bundesliga would be the least harmful to their career?

2) Is Harry Maguire really as bad as he’s looked this season?

3) Of the major soccer broadcasters in the U.S., whose coverage do you enjoy the most (and the least)?

4) What’s behind Aston Villa’s change in form?

5) Is there a game that prompted you to cry tears of joy or tears of sadness?

6) Why do La Liga teams have striped jerseys? 

7) Why does Thomas Müller wear the number 25? And what’s with all the unconventional numbers around the world?

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Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe, as they each go through their predicted USMNT roster for the final three games of World Cup qualification. We take lengthy looks at each position group, and determine who will be in (lots of people) and who will be out (not as many people). Plus, the best positions for Kellyn Acosta and Brenden Aaronson, the problem areas for the USMNT given injuries and absences, and the most important, non-USMNT games to keep an eye on when the final qualifying round begins!

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It’s Weekend Review time! Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to discuss the soccer action from this past weekend. In the first segment, we analyze Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Tottenham. What went right for Manchester United? And just how close was this game? We talk about both of those things.

In the second segment, we move on to a conversation about Chelsea’s sanctions and Jesse Marsch’s first win with Leeds. Finally, in a jam-packed third segment, we dive into a host of games from the Premier League, MLS, the Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga, and much more.

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On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam dive into the latest set of Concacaf Champions League games. How are MLS teams doing? And what happens if an MLS team wins CCL for the first time? In the second segment, our hosts discuss MLS’s poor TV ratings. Sam provides some stats. Paul rants about it. It’s a good time. Finally, in the third segment, Paul and Sam discuss MLS’s intraleague transfer market, takeaways from the first two weeks of the season, and more.

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The Champions League Round of 16 rolls on! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe discuss the latest action (and give a quick update on the Chelsea/Roman Abramovich situation) Below, you can find the full list of games that we discussed:

1) Liverpool 0-1 Inter Milan, segment one

2) Bayern 7-1 Salzburg, segment two

3) Manchester City 0-0 Sporting, segment two

4) Real Madrid 3-1 PSG, segment three

All that plus a quick CCL recap at the end of the show!

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It's Listener Question time, baby! Ryan, Joe and Graham are on hand to field your queries...

• When did the shirt swap tradition start?
• If national teams could make player trades, what trade(s) could be made between two national teams that would be an instant "win-win" for those teams?
• What is the purpose of having a team captain?
• How would the USMNT team look and play if Trent Alexander-Arnold had accepted a call-up for US and not England?
• Was Meikayla Moore’s “perfect hat-trick” of own goals the unluckiest individual performance in soccer history?
• If you were to move, where in the world would you like to live purely based on the soccer teams and soccer culture?

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It’s USMNT player pool analysis time! Taylor, Joe, and Graham dive into five players in the U.S. pool to discuss what they’re good at, what they’re not so good at, and what they bring to the national team. You can find the full list of players that we discussed down below:

1) Sergiño Dest, first segment

2) Tim(o) Weah, second segment

3) Jesús Ferreira, second segment

4) Luca de la Torre, third segment

5) Gaga Slonina, third segment

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Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe are here to look back upon a weekend where Manchester City humbled their crosstown neighbors in the derby, where Milan prevented Napoli from climbing atop the pile in Serie A, and where Charlotte FC played their inaugural home game in front of a record-breaking crowd!

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On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam break down their most recent story for The Athletic. The piece, titled “MLS anonymous team executive survey: Best and worst teams, owners, rules, underrated players and cheating around the league”, provides some phenomenal insight into the minds of decision-makers from across MLS. 

What do GMs have to say about cheating in MLS? Do they think MLS’s roster rules make sense? Which MLS player do folks think is the most under-rated? All that, plus Sam’s love for the word stakeholders, Hector Herrera’s move to the Houston Dynamo, and so, so, so much more.

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