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Euro 2020 Day Eight! Ryan is broadcasting from His Angry Place, but is still joined by Graham, Joe, and Taylor to discuss all the action from England v Scotland, Sweden v Slovakia, and Croatia v Czech Republic. Graham does his best to contain his joyous glee while Ryan does his best not to mute Graham's mic.

Plus, we answer questions like why were England so lethargic against a motivated Scotland, what does the result mean for England's confidence going forward, and which Scottish player's face will Graham be painting on the front of his house? After that, we spend some time with Sweden and Slovakia (will the Swedes slowly build their way through the knockout rounds?) and Croatia v Czech Republic, which produced our only goal from open-play on the day! Plus, a quick look ahead to tomorrow's slate of games!

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On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss the USMNT’s path to the 2022 World Cup. What will World Cup Qualifying look like for the U.S.? And where might the U.S. play their home qualifiers? 

After talking WCQs, our hosts move on to chatting about the Gold Cup. Who might we see for the USMNT? And who won’t we see? Then, to wrap up the show, Paul and Sam talk about expectations for MLS’s secondary transfer window.

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Euro 2020 Day Seven! On this episode, Taylor, Joe, Graham and Ryan look at all the action from the Netherlands vs. Austria, Ukraine vs. North Macedonia and Denmark vs. Belgium!

Kevin De Bruyne made the Belgians look irresistible—but do they have the mettle to go all the way? The Netherlands, meanwhile, looked masterful against a sorry Austrian side and Ukraine were entertaining as always!

Plus, Graham and Ryan keep it (relatively) polite in looking ahead to England vs. Scotland!

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Euro 2020 Day Six! On this episode, Taylor, Joe, Graham and Ryan review all the action from Russia vs. Finland, Wales vs. Turkey, and Italy vs. Switzerland. What makes this Italy team so good? How important was Gareth Bale’s performance? And just how much better was Russia in this game compared to their first game against Belgium? We talk about all of those things - and much, much more!

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Euro 2020 Day Five! Ryan, Taylor, Joe & Graham are here to discuss the all the goings on from Group F! France outclassed Germany in Munich thanks to a fantastic Mats Hummels strike (in his own net), while Hungary were a lot better than their 3-0 loss to Portugal suggests. We've now seen every team play at this tournament, so the gang also run through the best and worst performances so far!

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On our latest EURO 2020 review show, Taylor, Graham, Ryan, and Joe talk through the day’s three games. Up first, Ryan puts on his best Sympathetic Tone to get Graham's thoughts on Scotland's loss to the Czech Republic, including what manager Steve Clarke could have done in the absence of Kieran Tierney. After that, Joe and Taylor do their best to break down why Slovakia's positional fluidity creates so many problems for Poland but why their red card was probably the biggest, and then it's on to Spain v Sweden, which Taylor contends was 50% amazing and then 50% sleep-inducing.

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On our latest EURO 2020 review show, Taylor, Graham, Ryan, and Joe talk through the day’s three games. Up first is England vs. Croatia. Did Southgate get his lineup right? And why couldn’t Croatia threaten in the attack. Then it’s on to Austria vs. North Macedonia, where we saw David Alaba conducting from the back while Goran Pandev nabbed himself a goal! Finally, it’s on to a chat about all of the crazy action from the Netherlands vs. Ukraine. Did De Boer have a real tactical approach? And how did Ukraine find so much space in the second half? We talk about all that - and much more.

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Day two of the European Championships was a tough one for the soccer community, where sporting events were overshadowed by near-tragedy in Copenhagen as Denmark's Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field.

Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe convene to process the incident—and show thanks to the players, officials and medical teams who helped save the midfielder's life.

Also, the team look at the games in Baku and St. Petersburg, where a plucky Wales side managed to hold Switzerland to a draw, and Belgium thoroughly outclassed Russia without getting into top gear.

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It's finally here! The 2020(?) European Championship kicked off on Friday, with Turkey and Italy facing off at the Stadio Olimpico. Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to review that Turkey/Italy game, talking about standout performers, each team's tactical setup, and so much more. Plus, our hosts look ahead to tomorrow's set of games and give some very specific predictions.

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On this episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss some recent developments in the Inter Miami situation (which is more colloquially known as “That One Time Inter Miami Had 5 DPs”). Can Miami and owner Jorge Mas drive MLS forward? Then, it’s on to USMNT talk! What did Paul and Sam learn from the USMNT’s last four games? Find out about that - and much more - on the show.

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The 2020 European Championships are right around the corner. We've previewed every group and will be covering every game on the show.

But! We haven't yet talked to the co-hosts who will be contributing to our coverage of the tournament this summer. So, on this episode, Taylor is joined by Graham, Joe and Ryan as they discuss how they first got into covering soccer, why they wanted to do so in the first place, their rooting interests and non-soccer hobbies, and (maybe most importantly) how each host watches soccer and what they tend to focus on when they do. Plus, there's baking chat, Simpsons references, and only one glaring technical error!

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On this episode, Taylor and Joe dive into the USMNT's matchup with Costa Rica from Wednesday night. How did the U.S. look in their final game before many of their top players head off for summer vacation? Did we see any tactical wrinkles from Gregg Berhalter? Which players showed especially well? We talk about all that and much, much more!

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Felipe Cardenas of The Athletic returns to provide some much-needed updates on this summer's Copa America. If you missed our recent Soccer 101 explainer, you can find it here. On today's show, we get into how Brazil became the new host nation, as well as the problems that could arise from a government that still isn't taking the Covid-19 pandemic seriously. Plus, which managers are in the most secure positions and which ones are in the least, the tiers of quality when it comes to the current Conmebol pool, and the squads most likely to make deep runs this summer. There's also a pretty shocking anecdote in youth soccer in Ohio vs youth soccer in Argentina, and some positive words for Venezuela and Bolivia!

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The time to discuss the fabled GROUP OF DEATH is upon us! Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe convene to preview Group F, which contains reigning champions Portugal, World Cup holders France, perennial victors Germany and a Hungary side that is not to be sniffed at!

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The gang continues their Euro 2020 group previews, profiling Group E. Taylor, Graham, Joe, and Ryan discuss Spain, Sweden, Poland, and Slovakia! Are Spain tournament favorites? Is Sweden set up for success, tactically speaking? Will opposing teams be able to stop Robert Lewandowski? Can Slovakia cause their group-mates any real problems? We talk about all that - and much, much more.

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After rewatching Sunday night's matchup between the USMNT and Mexico in the Concacaf Nations League Final, Taylor and Joe are back with a deep-dive review. How did the U.S. approach this final? How did Gregg Berhalter and Tata Martino set up their teams? Who performed well? And who struggled? We talk about all of those things and so, so, so much more.

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Taylor and Joe give their initial thoughts on the USMNT's matchup with Mexico in Sunday night's Nations League Final.

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Euro 2020 Group D: it’s the place to be! Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham are on hand to preview England, Scotland, Croatia and the Czech Republic. Will England live up to their rep as tournament favorites? Can the Tartan Army cause an upset? Will Croatia build on their impressive World Cup campaign? Can the Czech Republic ruffle some feathers and escape a very tricky group? All that, and much more will be discussed! 

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On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam talk all about the Inter Miami situation (also known as That One Time When Inter Miami Had Five DPs). How severe is the punishment? What does it mean for the club’s future? What do figures from around the league think of this situation? Paul and Sam talk about all of those things and a whole bunch of other good stuff.

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Taylor and Joe break down the USMNT’s latest match: their game against Honduras on Thursday night in the Concacaf Nations League semifinals. How did the U.S. look? Who played well? Who struggled? We talk about all three of those things - and much, much more. 

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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?

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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 stay?

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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 Timbers

2) Julian Araujo, LA Galaxy

3) Weston McKennie, Juventus

4) Christian Pulisic, Chelsea

5) Gio Reyna, Borussia Dortmund

6) John Brooks, Wolfsburg

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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 young players who are positionally flexible or who excel in one spot?

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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)

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Ryan, Taylor and Graham are here to discuss the biggest games of the weekend! And Graham’s OnlyFans account!

-Man City vs Chelsea: The Champions League dress rehearsal didn’t go well for Man City, who saw the game turn when Sergio Aguero decided to do his Ademola Lookman penalty tribute.

-Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid: A vital game in the Liga title race ended in a stalemate, in which Leo Messi *almost* scored an all-time great goal.

-Borussia Dortmund vs. RB Leipzig: Dortmund helped Bayern Munich win the title this weekend by taking three points from Leipzig, who were uncharacteristically disorganized in the back.

-LA Galaxy vs. LAFC: Greg Vanney’s side got back to winning ways in El Trafico, where Chicharito once again was able to steal the headlines.

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On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam use this Saturday’s edition of El Tráfico a jumping-off point for a discussion about roster building cycles in MLS (which is something that LAFC is dealing with right now), club rebuilds (which is something that the Galaxy are dealing with right now), the challenges of selling players midseason, and more. Then it’s on to a conversation about the value of MLS experience and some under-the-radar MLS players that have impressed Paul and Sam so far this year.

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Taylor is joined by Transfermarkt's Manuel Veth to discuss the managerial key party that is the Bundesliga coaching situation. We get into what Germany will look like this summer in Jogi Lowe's final outing (and where he might go from here), how Bayern got their man in Julian Nagelsmann but still have a lot to figure out if they want to make sure he doesn't walk away a la Hansi Flick, and the changes Jesse Marsch will bring to Leipzig's playing style (plus the players that might leave before he takes charge and the possible replacements that could come in). And we close by discussing the most impressive performances by Americans in the Bundesliga this season, and some transfer speculation as well (Sancho, Haaland, and several others included there).

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Ryan, Graham, and Joe team up to talk Champions Leagues! First, it's some UEFA Champions League chat with discussion of Chelsea vs. Real Madrid and Manchester City vs. PSG. Just how good was Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea team against Madrid? Has Pep been reading a Diego Simeone biography? And what's the deal with an all-English UCL Final?

Then, it's on to the Concacaf Champions League, with analysis of the Philadelphia Union vs. Atlanta United and Toronto FC vs. Cruz Azul. From sideline spats, to Santiago Sosa's strike, to questions about how Chris Armas' Toronto team will play in the future, there's plenty to discuss!

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Meg Linehan of The Athletic is back on the show to discuss this weekend's NWSL Challenge Cup Final, as well as her thoughts on some of the best offseason moves in the league. Plus, which teams are looking strong (or as strong as ever) and which teams still have some work to do! There's also Taylor attempting to get Meg to make Olympic roster predictions, with ends on a more useful topic of HOW Vlatko might be approaching assembling his roster. And, up front, Meg gets into the challenges of covering women's soccer in the US and the ways in which both the intensity and meaningfulness of that coverage could be improved.

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Ryan, Taylor and Graham discuss the weekend’s biggest games—including the one that didn’t actually take place!

Manchester Utd vs. Liverpool: the biggest fixture in English soccer was postponed following protests from Red Devils fans aimed at their absentee owners. What exactly happened at Old Trafford, and what will follow?

La Liga title race: Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid all noticed wins this weekend, keeping the race for Spanish silverware incredibly tight as we head down the final strait! 

Serie A title race: Congrats to Inter Milan on winning their first scudetto in 11 years! How will Antonio Conte’s side build on this success, and how competitive will Juventus be next term? 

Seattle Sounders vs. LA Galaxy: Chicharito and his Galaxy pals were brought back down to earth with a thud in Seattle, where Brian Schmetzer’s side dominated from the outset. 

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Taylor, Adam Snavely, and Joe team up to answer your listener questions and talk CCL! We start out with CCL and try to get to the bottom of what on earth happened last night between the Columbus Crew and Monterrey and the Portland Timbers and Club América. Then, it’s on to the questions!

1) What can we expect from Bayern Munich under Julian Nagelsmann? And is Jesse Marsch ready for Leipzig?

2) Would Daryl Dike be on our respective personal World Cup Qualifying rosters?

3) Who are some players that are beloved for a heroic moment during a huge game, but otherwise had average to below-average careers?

4) Do you think the amount of talk about roster turnover from Olympic Qualifying to the actual Olympics had a negative effect on the players during Qualifying?

5) Would staggering which players jump in a wall be a better option than having players on the ground during a free kick? 

6) How are official goal counts tallied?

7) Would Tottenham have obtained more points in a Super League season than Schalke have in the current Bundesliga season?

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Joe, Ryan and Taylor have assembled to indirectly discuss the filmography of Christopher Nolan... but also to break down this week's Champions Leagues games!

1) PSG v Manchester City: why was one half so good for PSG and the other was, erm, the opposite?

2) Real Madrid v Chelsea: what was Tuchel's tactical approach and how did Real Madrid calm things down after a rough opening segment?

3) Atlanta v Philadelphia: how do you earn a resounding victory over a team that seems to define the term "mercurial?" Jim Curtin has answers

4) Toronto v Cruz Azul: Our Floridian Canadians have a lot of work to do!

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On this episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss some of MLS’s competitive balance issues, spending disparity, and a handful of roster rules. Then it’s on to a conversation about the Galaxy and Chicharito’s hot start, Atlanta United vs. the Philadelphia Union in CCL, and much, much, much more from around the world of MLS.

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Taylor and Joe chat about how a number of young American players, based both domestically and abroad, fared this past weekend. Just how good was Cade Cowell against FC Dallas on Saturday? What's up with Reggie Cannon at Boavista? How is Yunus Musah doing with Valencia? We talk about all of those things (and discuss many more Americans) before turning our attention to Wednesday's Champions League semifinal clash between Manchester City and PSG.

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