Joe, Jordan, and Taylor are back together again (via the magic of the internet) for 45 minutes of audio-goodness, as they discuss the USWNT's emphatic 6-1 win over New Zealand in their second game at the Olympics. Why did the US look so much more comfortable this time and how much of that is the fault of New Zealand's approach? Plus, why so many offside goals, who shone the brightest in an overall bright performance for the USA, and where does the US go from here ahead of its final group stage o...
Jul 24, 2021•46 min
On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss Atlanta United’s decision to fire manager Gabriel Heinze. What went wrong for Heinze and Atlanta? Might Heinze have been looking to get out? And what’s next for Atlanta United? Then it’s on to a conversation about a pair of Americans: Chris Mueller and Kyle Duncan. Orlando City’s Mueller is headed to Hibernian in Scotland after the MLS season, while the Red Bulls' fullback has been the subject of interest from several European c...
Jul 23, 2021•58 min
It's listener question time! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe answer your lovely questions, ranging from Euro 2020 roster snubs to Sweet Caroline to college soccer. You can find the full list of questions down below! 1) Why do national teams name preliminary rosters before tournaments? 2) How did "Sweet Caroline" become a soccer anthem? 3) What advantages (and disadvantages) would a national team have if all of their players played for the same domestic club? 4) Who was the biggest...
Jul 22, 2021•56 min
Felipe is back! It's been a whirlwind couple days since his recent Soccer 101 appearance, and Mr. Cardenas is here to discuss the situation leading up to the firing of Gabriel Heinze by Atlanta United, as well as where the coaching search goes from here and what happens next for the Argentine manager. But we also get into the problems behind the scenes at Atlanta that need to be resolved, the challenges of building an identity in Major League Soccer, Josef Martinez's future with the team, and mu...
Jul 22, 2021•35 min
The USWNT's Olympic opener, uh, didn't quite go according to plan. On this episode, Taylor, Joe, and Jordan Angeli team up to dissect the U.S.'s 3-0 loss to Sweden. What went wrong for the U.S.? How did Sweden create so many problems? What do the United States need to change heading into their next group stage game? We talk about all that - and much more! Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Credit Karma! Go to CreditKarma.com/podcast to find tailored offers for credit cards and per...
Jul 21, 2021•59 min
Jordan Angeli returns to the show to take a deep-dive look at the USWNT prior to the start of their Olympic campaign. How will they play, who will start, who could have the biggest impact off the bench, and much much more. We also get into terminology and knee surgeries, which isn't quite as painful as it sounds. Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Credit Karma! Go to CreditKarma.com/podcast to find tailored offers for credit cards and personal loans, just for you! Policygenius! Po...
Jul 19, 2021•48 min
After their rewatch, Taylor and Joe review the USMNT’s 1-0 win over Canada. What did we make of Berhalter’s tactical switch? What changed for the U.S. towards the end of the first half that had them defending so much? Which American players showed well? And who struggled? All that - and much, much more - on the show. Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Credit Karma! Go to CreditKarma.com/podcast to find tailored offers for credit cards and personal loans, just for you! Policygenius...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Taylor and Joe give their initial thoughts from the USMNT's match against Canada in their final game of the Gold Cup group stage! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 18, 2021•20 min
Taylor and Joe are back to talk about the USMNT’s 6-1 win over Martinique in their second game of the Gold Cup. What did we make of Gregg Berhalter’s decision to change the U.S.’s shape? What did the U.S. do well? What needs to improve? And what would we like to see against Canada? All that, plus love for James Sands’ performance, Matt Turner’s late save, Daryl Dike’s second goal, and more. Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Credit Karma! Go to CreditKarma.com/podcast to find tail...
Jul 16, 2021•1 hr 8 min
On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss a whole slew of topics! First up: teenage left back Jonathan Gomez is headed from Louisville City to Real Sociedad. What does that move mean for USL and American soccer? Next, our hosts chat about the USMNT’s first game of the Gold Cup against Haiti and their upcoming game vs. Martinique. And finally, Paul and Sam run through some of the current instability in Inter Miami’s ownership group. Sponsors! Today's episode is brought t...
Jul 15, 2021•51 min
Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe are back together to talk transfers! From Sancho to Hakimi to Depay to Konate to Daka to many others, there was plenty to get through. Plus: haggis tacos? Haggis tacos. Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Credit Karma! Go to CreditKarma.com/podcast to find tailored offers for credit cards and personal loans, just for you! Freshly! Stop stressing about dinner and head to Freshly.com/TSS to get $40 off your first two orders. Aura! Go to Aura.com/TSS to g...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Joe and Taylor are back together to discuss the USMNT's 1-0 win over Haiti in their opening game of the Gold Cup. What did the US do well, what needs adjustment prior to the Martinique match, why rewatching can be a useful thing instead of recording an hour plus of quick takes at midnight, and why one of us isn't willing to write off anyone in this squad juuust yet. All that, plus Busio love, praise for Lletget, and confusion around a multifaceted defensive approach. Sponsors! Today's episode is...
Jul 12, 2021•55 min
Taylor and Joe give some of their initial thoughts on the USMNT's Gold Cup game vs. Haiti! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 12, 2021•24 min
Taylor, Joe, Graham, and a very sad Ryan discuss Italy’s penalty kick shootout win over England in the final of Euro 2020. What went right for Italy? What went wrong for England? And what on earth happened in that penalty kick shootout? All that - and more - on the show. Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Credit Karma! Go to CreditKarma.com/podcast to find tailored offers for credit cards and personal loans, just for you! Freshly! Stop stressing about dinner and head to Freshly.co...
Jul 12, 2021•47 min
Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe preview Sunday's Euro 2020 Final between England and Italy. Is it coming home, or is it coming Rome? That is the question! Also, the gang select their best XIs of the tournament so far and we get an update on whether Joe has seen The Dark Knight yet... Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Credit Karma! Go to CreditKarma.com/podcast to find tailored offers for credit cards and personal loans, just for you! Babbel! When you purchase a 3-month subscription ...
Jul 09, 2021•58 min
On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam are back together to talk about a whole host of MLS topics. First up: analyzing Toronto’s decision to fire Chris Armas. Was Armas ever the right person to manage TFC? And what’s next for Toronto and their head coaching search? Next, Paul and Sam chat about Charlotte FC’s first-ever managerial signing, Miguel Angel Ramirez. Then it’s on to the front office portion of the show, where Paul and Sam dig into moves by San Jose and Atlanta. Ne...
Jul 09, 2021•54 min
It's (almost) Gold Cup time, baby! With the USMNT's first game of the tournament taking place on Sunday, Taylor and Joe dive into Gregg Berhalter's roster, project some starting elevens, and preview the U.S.'s first group stage opponent: Haiti. Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Credit Karma! Go to CreditKarma.com/podcast to find tailored offers for credit cards and personal loans, just for you! Babbel! When you purchase a 3-month subscription at Babbel.com and use code TSS, you'l...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 8 min
On today's show, Taylor, Ryan, Joe, and Graham talk about the battle between England and Denmark in the second semifinal game of Euro 2020! Did Gareth Southgate's setup propel England to their 2-1 win? Or was it a fortunate penalty kick decision from the referee that gave England the victory? What went right for Denmark? And what didn't go so right? All that - and much more - on the show. Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Credit Karma! Go to CreditKarma.com/podcast to find tailor...
Jul 08, 2021•49 min
Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to break down our first Euro 2020 semifinal: Italy v Spain. How did Spain stick to their established plan but also change up their approach? What did Italy do to adjust to Spain's attack and get a goal of their own? Who did what (and why) in the penalty shootout? All that plus a rhyming introduction, more Disney/Pixar chat, and a preview of England v Denmark at the tail end of the episode! Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Credit Karma! Go to Cr...
Jul 07, 2021•51 min
On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul Tenorio is joined by Felipe Cárdenas to talk about Gregg Berhalter’s U.S. roster for the Gold Cup. Paul and Felipe go position-by-position and sink their collective teeth into the squad. Which players are they intrigued by? Are there any snubs? Then, after the U.S. chat, Paul and Felipe look at Mexico’s squad and Tata Martino's roster selection process. Sponsors! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer underway, stay refreshed with the crisp tas...
Jul 04, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Felipe makes his second appearance of the day in the TSS feed to discuss the 2021 Copa America so far! We get into how the semi-improvised competition has gone so far, the most impressive performers (both individual and teams as a whole), and the narratives to keep an eye on as we enter the knockout round. Plus, a conversation about approaches to covering games AND Felipe steadfastly refusing to be trolled by Taylor. Sponsors! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer underway, stay refreshed with ...
Jul 04, 2021•49 min
Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven are here to relive England’s GLORIOUS ASCENSION TO THE EURO 2020 SEMIFINALS! (Guess who wrote this copy!) England conquered Ukraine in Rome with yet another shutout, to give the strongest indications yet that it may be coming home. But do Denmark have what it takes to halt the Three Lions, following their competent win over the Czech Republic? Quite possibly! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 04, 2021•52 min
Ryan Bailey and Taylor Rockwell are here to recap the first day of Euro 2020 quarterfinals! Spain triumphed over Switzerland on penalties, in a match that didn't answer too many of our questions about Luis Enrique's side. Meanwhile, Belgium and Italy staged a knockout classic, where Roberto Mancini's men had the edge! Sponsors! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer underway, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken! Wealthfront! Get your first $5,000 of investments managed for FREE, for ...
Jul 02, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Just like that, the Round of 16 is in the books! Taylor, Ryan, Joe, and Graham chat about England vs. Germany and Sweden vs. Ukraine. Plus, they look back at some of the most notable happenings at the Euros thus far. Sponsors! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer underway, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken! Wealthfront! Get your first $5,000 of investments managed for FREE, for life, at wealthfront.com/TSS ! Sunday! Visit GetSunday.com/TSS to get $20 off your custom lawn plan at ...
Jun 29, 2021•56 min
Taylor, Ryan, Joe and Graham convene on Day 18 of the Euros to discuss a brace of games that were.... absolutely brilliant! The French suffered Sommer-time sadness as they failed to get through a penalty shootout with Switzerland, while Spain got the better of an eight-goal thriller against Croatia. Who saw that coming? Not me. Sponsors! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer underway, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken! Wealthfront! Get your first $5,000 of investments managed for ...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 7 min
The knockout round of Euro 2020 continues, and we've reached the point at which low-hanging titles are absolutely acceptable! On this episode, your regular foursome reviews the Czech Republic's surprising 2-0 win over the Netherlands, and ponder the big questions like "are we all being too harsh on Frank de Boer" but then also "isn't a lot of this sort of his fault?" There's also praise for the Czech Republic's tactical approach, as well as some individual performers that stood out against a sea...
Jun 27, 2021•49 min
Euro 2020 continues! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe review the first two games of the Round of 16. First up: Denmark’s 4-0 win over Wales. What did Denmark get right? And what went wrong for Wales? Then it’s on to Italy’s 2-1 win over Austria. Just how close did Austria come to sending one of the tournament favorites packing? All that - plus a look at tomorrow’s two games - on the show! Sponsors! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer underway, stay refreshed with the crisp taste...
Jun 26, 2021•1 hr
Euro 2020 Day 13! The Group Stage is done so it's time to have some fun with Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham! The TSS crew take a look at the dramatic denouement to the Group of Death—where Germany came precariously close to making an early exit—and the conclusion of Group E, where Spain finally turned it on and Robert Lewandowski couldn't carry Poland through. Sponsors! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer underway, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken! LinkedIn! Get your first job po...
Jun 24, 2021•57 min
Euro Day 12! Taylor, Joe, Ryan, and Graham link up to talk England vs. the Czech Republic and Scotland vs. Croatia. Why is England so underwhelming? And is that really a problem? Can the Czech Republic create some chaos in the knockout rounds? What went wrong for Scotland against Croatia? Plus, we look ahead to tomorrow’s games! Sponsors! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer underway, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken! LinkedIn! Get your first job posting for free at LinkedIn.com...
Jun 22, 2021•53 min
Euro 2020, Day 11! Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe are in your ears to talk about Denmark's triumph over Russia, Belgium's second-gear cruise against Finland, Austria's historic victory over Ukraine and North Macedonia's respectable exit at the hands of the Netherlands! Sponsors! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken! LinkedIn! Get your first job posting for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS Credit Karma! Go to CreditKarma.com/podcast to learn mor...
Jun 22, 2021•57 min
