Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

On today's Weekend Review edition of The Total Soccer Show, Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruvthen cast an eye over four of the biggest matches from this past weekend—and analyze the Champions League Round of 16 draw:

0:00 - Champions League draw: Frank Lampard will have his biggest managerial test to date when Chelsea meet Atletico Madrid, while PSG face familiar foes Barcelona. 

16.43 - Manchester Utd vs. Manchester City: Yes, this was a terrible game in which nothing really happened. But it revealed a lot about where both managers are at and how their teams will progress. 

25.52 - Fulham vs. Liverpool: It’s not often that Fulham can face the reigning league champions and feel that a draw wasn’t enough. How Scott Parker’s side renewed their faith in staying up!

40.06 - Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid: Is there a team anywhere in the world that is better at performing when it counts than Real Madrid? Zinedine Zidane’s side topped off a magnificent week with a statement win in El Derbi. 

52.14 - Borussia Dortmund vs. Stuttgart: BVB manager lost his job after his team lost their way against newly promoted Stuttgart. What went wrong for Dortmund? Just about everything. 

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With MLS Cup coming up on Saturday, Paul and Sam talk about some of the pieces and strategies that have helped the Seattle Sounders and the Columbus Crew advance to the final. Then, they hit the highlights from Don Garber's State of the League address that happened earlier this week, and discuss some big Inter Miami news.

2:00 - General managers Garth Lagerwey (Seattle Sounders) and Tim Bezbatchenko (Columbus Crew) deserve a lot of credit for helping their respective teams get to MLS Cup

12:50 - An analysis of Sounders manager Brian Schmetzer and Crew manager Caleb Porter

20:08 - Shouldn't more MLS teams be investing in analytics?

27:`10 - Digging into some of Seattle's and Columbus's smartest signings and roster building strategies

42:49 - Highlights of MLS Commissioner Don Garber's State of the League address:

• The CBA and the force majeure clause
• MLS potentially looking for outside investors
• Are we going to see more MLS teams sold in the near future?

53:15 - Paul McDonough steps down as Inter Miami's COO and sporting director

1:03:08 - MLS Cup predictions!

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Ryan Bailey and Sam Tighe take a look back at the 2020-21 Champions League Group Stage, to assess the biggest winners and losers, the breakout stars, and the team who will give defending champions Bayern Munich a run for their money in the knockout rounds!

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Joe Lowery is joined by Adam Snavely to review the USMNT's friendly against El Salvador. What did we learn? Did anything change tactically? Which players showed well? And which ones might have a spot in Gregg Berhalter's first-choice group of players? Joe and Adam answer those questions...and talk about a bunch of other things, too!

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MLS Cup is less than a week away! On Saturday, December 12th, the Columbus Crew and the Seattle Sounders will battle for a serious piece of silverware. To preview Saturday's final and shine a light on the two teams playing, Joe Lowery is joined by not one, but two excellent guests on today's show. Up first, Jordan Angeli, also known as the "Crew Guru", talks all things Columbus. Then, Matt Pentz comes on the show to dis-Pentz his Seattle Sounders knowledge.

2:15 - Columbus Crew preview with Jordan Angeli

• What do the Crew look like in the post #SaveTheCrew era?
• How do they play under Caleb Porter?
• The connection between Gyasi Zardes and Lucas Zelarayan
• Much more

31:50 - Sounders Sounders preview with Matt Pentz

• What's the latest on the Brian Schmetzer contract situation?
• Players to watch
• Are the Sounders a dynasty?

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On today's Weekend Review edition of The Total Soccer Show, Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruvthen break down 4 big games from this past weekend:

0:00 - Tottenham vs. Arsenal: Kane and Son combine to pour more misery on Mikel Arteta, whose side were lacking all over the field.

27.40 - Liverpool vs. Wolves: Jurgen Klopp’s side were ruthless in their destruction of Wolves, who instilled a puzzling formation switch in Raul Jimenez’s absence…

44.19 - Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig: The most thrilling match of the weekend took place in Bavaria, where Bayern Munich’s passive approach to defending allowed Leipzig to stay within a sniff of title contention!

57.45 - Cadiz vs. Barcelona: The Catalans slumped to their fourth league defeat of the season against a highly impressive Cadiz side who have already taken points from Real Madrid and Athletic Club in this campaign. 

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Before discussing some of the biggest off-the-field news in Major League Soccer, Paul and Sam sink their teeth into the most recent MLS Cup Playoff games, talking rosters, tactics, and more. 

0:45 - With their roster turnaround and their recent on-field performance, it’s time to give Adrian Heath, Mark Watson, and Minnesota United the credit they deserve. 

19:55 - Some rapid-fire analysis of Seattle Sounders versus FC Dallas - and then some Western Conference Final previewing.

23:53 - You thought this show was going to be all Western Conference, didn’t you? Well, never fear! Eastern Conference chat is here, featuring the New England Revolution and the Columbus Crew.

37:28 - Greg Vanney has officially left Toronto FC. Who should replace him as Toronto’s head coach? Plus, analysis of the other coaching vacancies around MLS.

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It’s a Dirty Tackle reunion of sorts on today’s episode of TSS! Ryan Bailey is joined by DT founder Brooks Peck to look at some weird and wonderful recent stories from the beautiful game, including Joleon Lescott’s accidental comeback and the bizarre world of “Socker Slam”! 

Listen carefully, and DT fans may hear an appearance from a familiar special guest, too…

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Earlier this week, U.S. Soccer gave us all an early Christmas present: a shiny, brand-new USMNT roster for the United States' game against El Salvador on December 9th. The roster is almost entirely made up of domestic-based, Olympic-eligible players, so it's an exciting group!

Joe Lowery is joined by Bobby Warshaw to break down the roster and pick their preferred starting elevens for the 9th.

Way more important and way more exciting than the USMNT roster: congratulations to Taylor and Margaret Rockwell on the birth of their daughter! We’re so, so happy for the Rockwell family and grateful that both mom and baby are healthy.

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Joe Lowery is joined by The Athletic’s Meg Linehan to talk about all things United States Women’s National Team! Joe asks Meg about the U.S.’s first game in 8 months, the emerging young talent in the player pool, and the differences between Vlatko Andonovski and Jill Ellis.

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Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruvthen put the world to rights b y breaking down the biggest games of the weekend:

4:00 - Chelsea vs. Tottenham: How was Harry Kane kept quiet, and which manager is happier with a Stamford Bridge stalemate?

20:32 - Southampton vs. Manchester United: Ole’s hands slipped off the whee; but Edinson Cavani was there to place them back! 

36:50 - Real Madrid vs. Alaves: Zinedine Zidane had a few key players missing as the Spanish giants dropped points. Again.

46:47 - Borussia Dortmund vs. Köln: Lucien Favre’s job prospects took a hammering as Cologne left a bad smell at the Westfalenstadion. 

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Paul and Sam are recording Tuesday for a Thursday release, so they're breaking down the Tuesday night names.

0:00 - Recapping the weekend's playoff games, and the intense entertainment therein, featuring a whole lot of Orlando City-NYCFC. What happened behind the scenes of one of the wildest games in MLS history? Why did Oscar Pareja go running into the dressing room? How many times did we think the game was over? What will happen next for Orlando with two starters suspended for the next round?

21:15 - The Wondo Love Machine rolls on, even if San Jose does not: Sporting KC vs San Jose review, plus a strange analogy involving bad breath from Sam. Also, where do San Jose go from here and will Wondo be back?

33:02 - Fast forwarding past Minnesota United to talk Portland v Dallas. How Portland's major problem this season was on display against Dallas, plus another incredibly dramatic penalty shootout and the glory of centerback penalties.

38:52 - Taking a look back at the teams who are out of the playoffs and where they go from here next season, featuring Miami, NYCFC, NY Red Bulls, and more!

49:48 - Things Paul and Sam are thankful for, including Orlando City, the USMNT, and MLS in general.

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It's a TSS Thanksgiving extravaganza! Joe Lowery is joined by Adam Snavely to talk about all of the soccer things that they're thankful for. From a promising addition to the USWNT player pool, to the goal of the decade(?), to a heartfelt thank you to the American soccer community, Joe and Adam run through their respective Lists of Thankfulness™.

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ESPN commentator and pundit Matteo Bonetti joins Ryan Bailey to answer listener questions and shoot the breeze about all things Serie A. You’ll find out how Milan are topping the table (spoiler: it's not all about Zlatan), what Weston McKennie will offer Juventus going forward, and which Italian team the skinny-jeans-and-oat-milk-latte crowd will be following now that Atalanta have gone mainstream.

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Joe Lowery is joined by Jordan Angeli to answer all of your tactical listener questions!

3:52 - What is a false nine, how was it popularized, and how do you play with one?

10:51 - What makes it a double pivot? 

18:59 - What happens when you play with four central midfielders? Plus, examples of teams that do just that!

24:27 - What is an overload? And what does it have to do with Nani?

28:36 - What’s a defensive rotation? 

35:24 - What are pressing cues?

41:00 - What is tactical periodization? Or is it tactical prioritization…

47: 10 - What is the Manchester City zone (aka Kevin De Bruyne’s happy place)? 

54:05 - What’s the difference between a wingback and an attacking fullback?

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On today's Weekend Review edition of The Total Soccer Show, Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruvthen break down 4 big games from this past weekend:

0:00 - Tottenham vs. Manchester City: What is Mourinho doing right—and what is Pep doing wrong? 

28:20 - Liverpool vs. Leicester: Despite having three quarters of the defense, the captain and the top goalscorer out of action, Liverpool dominated Leicester. Rumors of their impending demise have been greatly exaggerated. 

49:53 - Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona: Mid-table La Liga chancers Barcelona suffer their first league defeat to title challengers Atleti in a decade. It’s getting *Messi* in Catalunya. 

1:02:32 - Napoli vs. Milan: Zlatan is still running the show for league leaders Milan, but they’re far from a one-man team.

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Our old pal George Quraishi returns to the show to share his memories of Daryl Grove, and also does a very good job interviewing Taylor about Daryl, the last month, and what the future holds for TSS. There's also some parenting chat at the very end, and definitely at least 3 minutes or so of actual soccer content.

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"It's my why." Paul and Sam spend a late Thursday evening discussing all-things MLS playoffs. How will teams deal with injuries and Coronavirus-related absences? Who could spring a surprise run? Who makes New England v Montreal sexier: Bruce Arena or Thierry Henry? All that and much much more! Also, at one point, Paul says "you're from Illinois" and it sounds angry and accusatory. Some time stamps for you:

14:00 - Eastern Conference bracket preview and match-up predictions

29:54 - Western Conference bracket preview and match-up predictions

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Ryan and Taylor do their best to answer 6 listener questions, plus talk a little international window...

1) Would David Wagner fix DC United?

2) How good would Aleksandar Mitrovic be if he didn't spend the last few seasons playing for Newcastle and Fulham?

3) With the current expanded benches available in many leagues, why aren't all teams using all the available spaces?

4) Why do goalkeepers yell "away!" on corners, and what other commands could they give?

5) How do the new goalkeeping rules during penalties affect the way in which players like Bruno Fernandes and Jorginho take their penalty kicks?

6) What are your favorite apps for scores, tactics, lineups, stats?

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Taylor chats with Grant Wahl about his new podcast series "American Prodigy, the Freddy Adu story." How did the project first come to be, how did Grant get Freddy on board, and what were the challenges of doing an entire series on a person who is very aware of their own media narrative? Plus, what has American soccer done to improve how it treats its potential future stars? All that and much more!

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On this episode, which we are aware turned out... quite long... Taylor is joined by Adam Snavely and Ryan Bailey to answer 8 listener questions...

Who are your favorite soccer “one hit wonders”?

What team could most benefit from hiring Eddie Howe?

What is Miguel Arteta doing that Unai Emery isn't?

How do teams make big shifts in performance from season to season?

How well have Wolves replacements done so far?

Which current or former Salzburg/Leipzig player does Brenden Aaronson most resemble?

What is Steven Gerrard doing at Glasgow Rangers that has made them better this season?

Is MLS a top 10 league in the world right now?

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Taylor and Joe review the USMNT's friendly match up with Panama...

(Spoilers below)

And what a result it was! Double braces for some teenagers (but not in the way you might think), Weston McKennie put in his best performance yet (according to one of your hosts), and much much more! We also try to answer some questions about this squad, including who had the best time in camp (and who did not), have we found our starting three in midfield, should Dest be on the right or left, and why was the second half less thrilling, despite the number of noteworthy incidents?

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"The most negative MLS podcast out there" (their words) is about to spread the love!

Up first is USMNT v Wales: who looked good, what didn't quite work, and positivity abounds

Around the 14 minute mark, Paul and Sam get into some of the latest stories in MLS: which playoff teams will be most impacted by Covid quarantines, Chicago is bringing everybody back, and lots of praise for Sporting KC and the Philadelphia Union.

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No spoilers...

Joe and Taylor review the USMNT's friendly match versus Wales. Why did the US struggle to create clear-cut chances? How good was Yunus Musah on his debut? When will Twitter stop debating the merits of a false nine? Who do we want to see start against Panama? We answer all but one of those questions, and a lot more!

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Taylor talks to Michael Kammarman, the USMNT's press officer since 2001. They get into the evolution of how the team has been covered since he came on board, Michael's advice to journalists who are just starting out, and the differences in his role based on the manager in charge. There's also insight into the post-Couva locker room, the current pool of players, and the individuals that have been the strongest voices in the locker room.

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On today's episode of The Total Soccer Show, Joe and Taylor do a whoooooole bunch o' previewing!

Up first, they celebrate having actual USMNT games to watch again, before quickly moving on to a preview of Wales. How do they like to play, who are their key performers, and what problems and opportunities could be presented to the USMNT? After that, Joe and Taylor select their starting elevens for Thursday's match, and get more than a little hyped about a few individual matchups.

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On today's Weekend Review edition of The Total Soccer Show, we break down 4 big games from this past weekend:

0:00 - Manchester City v Liverpool: what happened for both goals and why was the second half less exhilirating?

17:22 - Borussia Dortmund v Bayern Munich: Haaland v Lewandowski lives up to the billing

32:42 - Valencia v Real Madrid: what went wrong for Real Madrid, how Yunus Musah might fit into Berhalter's system, and why Sergio Ramos remains hilarious (even in defeat)

50:13 - Lazio v Juventus: Ronaldo is crafty and McKennie isn't to blame for Pirlo's men dropping points.

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Paul and Sam are reunited and it feels... pretty, pretty good.

0:00 - Discussing the latest USMNT roster, with particular emphasis on Yunus Musah and Gregg Berhalter's continued the quest for dual nationals! Plus, what has the fellas excited and who might play where.

13:09 - Looking ahead to MLS Decision Day, the playoff picture rounding into much clearer focus, and the confusing reality of the LA Galaxy. Plus, possible coaching hires for a few different MLS teams.

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On today's episode, Ryan and Taylor answer 8 listener questions:

5:03 - Can Leicester City turn the Premier League into a "Big 7"?

12:38 - Why weren't all the member of England's 1966 World Cup winning team knighted?

19:26 - What happened to Joshua Pynadath at Ajax?

24:23 - Which players do we appreciate for their talent but not particularly enjoy watching?

32:47 - Is Haaland/Mbappe the next generation's Messi/Ronaldo?

39:56 - What is a False 9 supposed to do? Plus, who scores the goals and what are some examples in the modern game?

53:07 - How do other leagues aside from the Premier League utilize VAR?

1:00:10 - What has been the most important (to US soccer) transfer involving an American?

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On a day when nothing massively stressful is happening, Joe and Taylor distract themselves by going deep on Gregg Berhalter's latest USMNT roster. Which players fit where and what should we expect from these players? Plus, we do our best to give you a lot (a lot!) of detail about some of the names you might not be as familiar with, as well as additional info or analysis on some that you will be!

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It's a Bonus Episode of Allocation Disorder! Sam talks to Pablo Maurer about their latest masterpiece for The Athletic: "The short life and long death of Chivas USA"

Find out their favorite anecdotes that didn't make it into the story, the experience of covering Chivas USA in their prime, the unique position the team occupies in American soccer history, and much much more!

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On today's episode of the Total Soccer Show, Ryan and Taylor review this weekend's most interesting moments, including...

0:00 - Why the team who shall not be named can not be trusted

2:43 - Manchester United v Arsenal: what Miguel Arteta did to create so many problems for Manchester United, plus explaining what happened on Pogba's penalty concession

28:22 - Tottenham v Brighton: three (possible) mistakes from VAR can't stop Spurs from getting the win

48:17 - Alaves v Barcelona: Koeman makes big changes at halftime while Busquets continues to raise more questions than answers for his manager.

1:02:21 - Spezia v Juventus: Pirlo's old-school 4-4-2 is convincing in the box score but less so on the field

1:11:06 - Udinese v Milan: Zlatan decides to do Zlatan things, Udinese's players' faces be damned!

1:17:06 - Gladbach v Leipzig - The all-black kits weren't the only lovely thing on display, as Marco Rose's men show Leipzig how to be ruthless in front of goal.

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Our old friends Alexis and Christian are back on the program to discuss comedy in the Covid era, how shifting to remote recording has impacted how they conduct interviews, their thoughts on Everton and Arsenal so far, and much much more... including a length conversation about politics and society, triggered by the obvious thing: Skyline Chili. We also open the program by talking about Daryl, and reminisce about the best and worst of times (and how they often overlap).

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Paul and Sam discuss Mr. Tenorio's latest opus for The Athletic: "Inside MLS’s debate over homegrown territory rules." What are the rules, how did they first come to be, and why might they need revision? Plus, a very thoughtful tribute to Daryl Grove at the start of the episode.

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Taylor is joined by Pablo Maurer and Sam Stejskal of The Athletic to discuss their recent article "Disconnect: as MLS teams back social causes, owners' money often fights them." It's an excellent article that I'd encourage everyone to read, and they go over the basic findings of their research and the more interesting bits and pieces they uncovered. There's also some interesting insight into the process of creating such a highly-detailed, collaborative effort, the reaction to MLS PR when the initial calls are made, and their favorite phrase ever said to them by an MLS employee.

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On this episode of The Total Soccer Show...

Joe Lowery is back on the show to help Taylor determine the 10 Americans who had the "best" weekends in soccer. The big names (Dest, Pulisic, Reyna) are all in there, as are some you might not have expected (Johannsson, Soto) and some domestic players who are tearing it up in MLS, including Daryl Dike, Walker Zimmerman (aka Zimm Walkerman), and many more.

1:07:36 - We preview the USL Championship Final between the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Phoenix Rising. How do both teams like to set up, what are the most obvious strengths and weakness of each time, and how might it all play out? We do our best to provide answers.

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Ryan and Taylor take a look back at some of the biggest matches from this past weekend...

0:00 - But first, we talk a bit about Daryl Grove, his passing, the tremendous response, and all the love shown.

7:46 - El Clasico review: has the fixture lost a little bit of its luster, how good was Sergino Dest, and how bad was Barcelona's marking? Plus, who is the greatest current Master of the Dark Arts of Soccer?

35:21 - Borussia Dortmund v Schalke: one team cements their title challenge aspirations while the other stays mired in the relegation zone. What did Schalke do to frustrate Dortmund, and how were Lucien Favre's men able to find a way through.

48:42 - West Ham v Manchester City: why are City suddenly struggling to score goals and what can Pep do to get things going again?

1:01:16 - Manchester United v Chelsea: how did Frank Lampard nullify Man United's attacking threats, why weren't Chelsea able to create more scoring chances, (the answer to the first one sort of answers the second), and what's the deal with Paul Pogba? Lots to unpack in that chat.

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Daryl John Grove passed away last night. He was surrounded by friends and with Shannon, his wonderful wife, and Julie, his equally wonderful mother, by his side. 

I’ll post more information about services and how to pay respects once his family has some time. For now, if you want to keep writing letters, either to him or his family, you can send them to our office address for delivery: 530 East Main Street, Suite 912, Richmond, VA, 23219.

Daryl loved this soccer community of ours, and it has been comforting to see how much it loved him back. He will be so very missed, but is now at peace.

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Taylor is joined by Sam Tighe (B/R and the Ranks FC podcast) to review as much of the action as possible from this week's Champions League games. We get into what Hansi Flick has unlocked at Bayern Munich, favorite Americans in Europe, doing keepy-uppies with Marcus Rashford, and the bonkers second half in Inter Milan v Borussia Monchengladbach. Plus, Sam tries desperately to say something nice about Frank Lampard. It's hilarious.

Personal note: Sam also said some very thoughtful and kind things about Daryl near the end of the episode. I didn't think it was right to add anything else, so if you're wondering why there was no sign off, it's because Sam ended the show about as perfectly as one could hope for. Credit to him.

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Ahead of this weekend's El Clasico (Barcelona hosting Real Madrid), Taylor talks to Graham Ruthven about the respective states of both clubs, as well as how he thinks the game could play out... and why it might not quite as electrifying as seasons past. Plus, Diego Simeone's coaching philosophy, why we should be watching Cadiz, and Sevilla's title aspirations (and why their lack of depth in one key position might be a problem).

Note: If you want to send a letter to Daryl, you can mail it to our office and I'll make sure it gets delivered. The address is 530 East Main Street, Suite 912, Richmond, VA, 23219.

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0:00 - Taylor provides a brief update about Daryl, as well as the show itself

3:40 - The Athletic's Jeff Rueter joins the program after a quick 3 year hiatus. He explains the Supporters Shield controversy, previews the USL Championship Conference Finals, provides more insight into the new MLS Reserve League, and discusses Andrew Carleton's present (and possible future).

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I wanted to update everyone about the latest news regarding Daryl.

The situation with Daryl’s liver has been deteriorating over the last couple weeks, which is the primary reason that he’s been in the hospital and not on the show. He had a procedure last week which we had hoped would buy him some time, but we received the news yesterday that there’s nothing more his doctors can do.

Daryl was transported home this afternoon to begin hospice care, and a nurse and home health aide will be with him regularly. Daryl’s mother has gotten permission to travel to the States to be with him and should arrive later in the week. His wife Shannon has been doing an incredible job throughout, and appreciates all the love and support he has received from this community over the years.

If you want to send him a letter, you can mail it to our office and I'll make sure it gets delivered. The address is 530 East Main Street, Suite 912, Richmond, VA, 23219.

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0:00 - Brenden Aaronson's move to RB Salzburg is wrapped up... or will be when he moves in January. But the deal is done! Is Salzburg an ideal landing spot for him at this point in his career? What will the move mean for Aaronson's national team career? Who's the next MLS player that could make the move to Europe? Paul and Sam have answers!

10:14 - "The worst kept secret in the sports business circuit" Getting into the finer points of Orlando City's sale to an unknown buyer.

26:16 - The best and worst international signings in MLS this season (and a little LA Galaxy chat).

43:52 - More roster analysis, including the best domestic additions in the league, the rosters that were supposed to be good but aren't, and the rosters that were supposed to be bad but are somehow good.

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On today's episode, Ryan and Taylor get into "Project Big Picture" and the fallout over Manchester United, Liverpool, and the EFL Chairman doing some backroom planning. What was the idea, why was/is it necessary, and where do we go from here? After that, it's on to your listener questions...

1) If Diego Simeone were to leave Atletico Madrid, what club or national team would he have the best chance of success with, given their current squad?

2) Of the players whose parents were huge stars or legendary coaches, which ones have the best shot of matching the legend of their parents?

3) What are some other nations that have similarities to the USMNT right now? Specifically, national teams that have a handful of incredible young players, but are not known as soccer powers?

4) Has there ever been a time in which so many Americans were playing for top-flight European teams, and will that number continue to increase?

5) How do we define "journeyman" and who are some of our favorite examples?

6) Will Zidane be the next manager for France?

7) What are some of Ryan's favorite insider moments from being a fan of AFC Wimbledon?

8) What is one thing that is pretty minor that infuriates you when watching a football game?

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To start off today's show, there's a brief update about Daryl Grove's health status.

After that, Taylor talks to Aaron Dolores of Black Arrow FC about a lot of different topics. How to watch soccer when you aren't as interested in tactics, how the intersection of soccer and black culture continues to expand in the United States, why Paul Pogba is soccer's Allen Iverson, and much much more.

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The Athletic's Felipe Cardenas returns to the show to discuss the first two rounds of South American World Cup qualification. We talk about Brazil's strong start, Argentina's resilience, a coaching merry-go-round at Paraguay, and some tactics as well. Plus, the best pundits in South American, Ecuador's new Antonio Valencia, Neymar breaking records, and the teams most likely to be negatively impacted by having to play behind closed doors.

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Ryan and Taylor take a look back at all the International action from this past weekend, including England being the current Germany, current Germany being the old England, and Brazil continuing to be Brazil. Plus, Norway gives us reason for optimism at the Euros, Spain wear down the Swiss, and much much more from around the globe!

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0:00 - Ben Olsen is out at DC United, which is truly the end of an era. How did we get here and how does the club move on from here? The guys discuss front office issues and possible coaching replacements. 

15:26 - Allocation Disorder Mailbag time! What will NYCFC do with their open DP spot, how can the Chicago Fire become legitimately good, why is there so little transfer activity between MLS and USL, and much much more! Plus, YOUNG MONEY/CASH MONEY!

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With Manchester United having about as poor a start to the season as possible, Taylor (a United fan) talks with The Athletic's Carl Anka about a whooooole lot of Manchester United. The board level mindset that is holding the club back, which players are most in need of a reset, what the club can learn from Southampton, Carl's approach to fixing the club, and much much more!

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With the transfer window now more or less closed (mostly pretty much closed), Taylor is joined by Adam Snavely to discuss the most interesting moves that happened (or in some cases, didn't happen) in the most recent transfer window. Here are just a few of the many, many transfers we got into: Sam Mewis to Manchester City, James Rodriguez to Everton, Gunnersaurus to Forward Madison, Thiago to Liverpool, and Edouard Mendy to Chelsea. Plus, current players that could make excellent managers, Manchester United's failed pursuit of Jadon Sancho, and lots of confusion in Turkey. All that and much more!

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