It was a packed weekend of soccer action! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe discuss games from around the world, starting in the Premier League before dipping into MLS, France, Scotland, and more. Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... The NBA! This episode is sponsored by the NBA and their quest to advance the game of basketball, grow the community, and impact culture. That’s the NBA. That’s Game! Wealthfront! To get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealt...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 9 min
On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam react to the USMNT’s World Cup Qualifying roster, discuss MLS and Liga MX’s relationship, and answer some of your mailbag questions! Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... The NBA! This episode is sponsored by the NBA and their quest to advance the game of basketball, grow the community, and impact culture. That’s the NBA. That’s Game! American Giant! Get 15% off your new favorite tees at american-giant.com/TSS ! Brooklinen! Loo...
Aug 27, 2021•59 min
On today’s show, Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruthven answer your listener questions! More specifically, these listener questions... 1) Scotland in the 70's and 80's seems to have had a lot of top-end players. Is it correct to say Scotland underperformed heavily in that era and if so, what were the reasons? 2) Is Poophousery strategic? Can it be taught? Can it elevate an otherwise less-skilled team to success at scale? 3) We hear a lot of criticism about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. To flip it positive: what...
Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Gregg Berhalter’s roster for the USMNT’s first World Cup Qualifying window dropped on Thursday, so Taylor and Joe are here to talk about it! What do we think of the roster? Were there any notable omissions? How big of a prospect is Ricardo Pepi? We discussed all of those things - and many more - on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 26, 2021•55 min
Journalist and author Simon Kuper joins the show to discuss his out-standing new book, The Barcelona Complex: Lionel Messi and the Making - and Unmaking - of the World's Greatest Soccer Club. The book itself functions as a semi-biography of Cruyff, Messi, and the club as a whole, but also provides fascinating insight into the present lives of modern superstars. What do they eat when they hang out together, how much more cautious are they in the age of cell phones and how life at La Masia prepare...
Aug 25, 2021•47 min
It’s Americans Abroad time! On this episode, Taylor and Joe recap how seven USMNT-eligible players performed over the weekend, ranging from Germany to Italy to England to France. You can find the full list of players that we discussed down below: 1) Josh Sargent 2) Tanner Tessmann 3) John Brooks 4) Gio Reyna 5) Joe Scally 6) Tim Weah 7) Julian Green Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... The NBA! This episode is sponsored by the NBA and their quest to advance the game of basketball, grow...
Aug 25, 2021•52 min
On today's episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe review some of the biggest games of the weekend! We discuss Arsenal vs. Chelsea in the Premier League, Leipzig vs. Stuttgart in the Bundesliga, Inter Milan vs. Genoa in Serie A, Inter Miami vs. Toronto in MLS, and more. Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... The NBA! This episode is sponsored by the NBA and their quest to advance the game of basketball, grow the community, and impact culture. That’s the NBA. That’s Game! American Giant! G...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Christine Cupo is back on the show to preview Juventus ahead of the 2021-2022 Serie A season. We get into what Pirlo could have done differently to keep his job and what Allegri's opening priorities will be in his second stint with the club. Which players will benefit from his return, which mainstays from last season could find themselves on the outs, and how are the fans feeling about club chairman Andrea Agnelli? All that and much much more... including A LOT of anxious talking about Weston Mc...
Aug 20, 2021•47 min
On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss Paul’s recent story, titled ' We launched a brand, not a team’: Inside Inter Miami’s disastrous start in MLS. How did MLS find out about Inter Miami’s cheating? And what will change across the league as a result of this whole situation? After the Miami/MLS chat, it’s on to a conversation about the Chicago Fire’s new Swiss connection and USMNT roster decisions for next month's World Cup Qualifying window. Sponsors! Today's show i...
Aug 20, 2021•56 min
You ask questions, we answer questions! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe huddle around their respective microphones and rattle off some responses to your lovely inquiries. You can find the full list of questions that we discussed down below: 1) When and where did the current trend of attacking wingbacks begin? 2) What’s the difference between a head coach and a manager? 3) Could soccer still be played without headers? And would it still be entertaining? 4) Where does Alex Ferguson'...
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 16 min
David Amoyal of The Calcioland Podcast returns to the show to take a look at the 2021-2022 Serie A season. We discuss Italy's win this summer at the Euros and which players impressed the most, before moving on to discuss the strange reality of 5 of the league's top 7 teams having new managers in charge. Then we get into some team-specific talk: 1) Inter Milan - Is the situation at the club as bad as it seems, and what are the immediate challenges for new manager Simone Inzaghi? 2) Roma - Has Jos...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr
Americans Abroad is back! On this episode, Taylor and Joe dive into the European-based American men’s player pool to talk about six U.S. players who started over the weekend. You can find the full list of players that we discussed down below - but let’s just say it was a good few days for USMNT-eligible players doing big things at big clubs. 1) Joe Scally started for Borussia Monchengladbach in their 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich on Friday 2) Sergiño Dest started for Barcelona in their 4-2 win ove...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr
On today's episode, Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to take a look at some of the biggest results from the weekend, including... 1) AFC Wimbledon has a home and Ryan is happy! 2) Spurs got a win for their new manager, while Manchester City looked like they needed a goal-scoring forward 3) Man United harken all the way back to 2008 in their win over Leeds 4) Reports of Barcelona's on-field demise may have been exaggerated, even if their positive financial reports from a few years ago may have...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 9 min
On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss Atlanta United’s decision to hire former Seattle Sounders assistant coach Gonzalo Pineda as their new manager. How does Pineda fit in Atlanta? What challenges will he face in this new position? And, now that Atlanta have their coach, what other MLS coaching and front office jobs will need to be filled over the next year? Then to close out the show, Paul and Sam chat about Leagues Cup, MLS transfer data, and more! Sponsors! Today...
Aug 13, 2021•55 min
On today's show, Manuel Veth returns to discuss all-things Bundesliga! Ahead of the start of the domestic campaign in Germany, we took an in-depth look at many of the teams in the league, and got into some strangely specific chats like Youssoufa Moukoko being so good that the league had to change its rules, Stuttgart dealing with fraudulent documents, Wolfsburg needing to learn to count, and which club is nicknamed The Breisgau Brazilians. But there's also more conventional previewing, like what...
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Premier League Previews: Part Deux! On this show, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe discuss Liverpool, Wolves and the eight teams who lay between them alphabetically! Are Manchester United nearing the complete product? What will Tottenham do if Harry Kane leaves? And Newcastle: why? Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... American Giant! Get 15% off your new favorite tees at american-giant.com/TSS ! Heineken! With a busy start to the European soccer season underway, stay refreshed with the cr...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 34 min
Our Premier League previews are here! On this show, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe tackle the first 10 teams in the Premier League (alphabetically speaking), discussing the major storylines surrounding each team, incoming and outgoing transfers, tactical approaches, key players, specific predictions, and more! This episode is your one-stop-shop for information about Arsenal, Aston Villa, Brentford, Brighton, Burnley, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, Leeds United, and Leicester City. Sponsors! To...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 18 min
It’s transfer time, baby. On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe discuss some of the latest moves in the summer transfer window. First, of course, is a chat about Lionel Messi’s departure from Barcelona and his reported move to PSG. How did this happen? What does it mean for Barcelona and La Liga? And now how much pressure is on PSG to win the Champions League? After discussion of that Messi situation, it’s on to analysis of Jack Grealish’s fit at Manchester City, Romelu Lukaku’s reporte...
Aug 09, 2021•54 min
On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam talk transfer deadline day in MLS! What do they make of Jeremy Ebobisse’s move to the San Jose Earthquakes? What about Atlanta United’s decision to sign Luiz Araujo from Lille as a DP? And how has Young Money impacted the MLS transfer landscape? Then on the outgoing transfer side, Paul and Sam chat a bit about Gianluca Busio’s move to Venezia in Serie A and a few other moves. After all the transfer chat, our hosts move on to Orlando Cit...
Aug 06, 2021•1 hr 8 min
The USWNT won a medal at the Tokyo Olympics…it just wasn’t the medal they wanted. On this episode, Taylor, Jordan, and Joe discuss the U.S.’s win over Australia in the bronze medal game, look ahead to the future of the program, and answer some of your questions! Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... American Giant! Get 15% off your new favorite tees at american-giant.com/TSS ! LinkedIn! If you’re searching for some qualified candidates, you can post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS...
Aug 06, 2021•59 min
On today’s show, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe answer your wonderful listener questions! From USMNT depth charts to transfer minutiae, there was plenty to get to. You can find the full list of questions that we answered down below! 1) When club options are included in transfers, can a player reject the option by refusing to agree to a new contract? 2) What is the FC Dallas academy doing differently than everyone else? 3) How did the Gold Cup shake up our USMNT depth charts? 4) Why are soccer tro...
Aug 04, 2021•58 min
A no-ad episode! Fresh off victory in the Gold Cup (and even fresher off the LA Galaxy practice pitch), Sebastian Lletget is on the show to discuss a pretty significant summer! What was it like to beat Mexico in two different finals, how the national team has evolved under Berhalter since his first camp in January 2019, the player that has come the furthest in terms of development, and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 04, 2021•24 min
Taylor, Jordan, and Joe convene to talk through the USWNT’s 1-0 loss to Canada in the Olympic semifinals. What went wrong for the U.S.? And how much of it stems from Vlatko Andonovski's coaching? We've got plenty of discussion about those two things - and a host of other topics too - on the show. Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... American Giant! Get 15% off your new favorite tees at american-giant.com/TSS ! LinkedIn! If you’re searching for some qualified candidates, you can post yo...
Aug 02, 2021•50 min
What a game! Taylor and Joe review the USMNT’s 1-0 win over Mexico in the Gold Cup Final! Just how impressive was this result for Gregg Berhalter's team? What went right for the U.S. (and wrong for Mexico)? And who impressed? We talk about all that - and much more - on the show. Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... American Giant! Get 15% off your new favorite tees at american-giant.com/TSS ! LinkedIn! If you’re searching for some qualified candidates, you can post your job for free at...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 11 min
On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam give their thoughts on the USMNT’s Gold Cup semifinal game vs. Qatar before diving into a few stories from around MLS. They talk about the latest information regarding the San Jose Earthquakes’ GM search, discuss LAFC’s decision to trade Mark-Anthony Kaye to the Colorado Rapids, chat about Austin’s new DP signing Sebastian Driussi, and much more. Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Policygenius! Policygenius makes it easy ...
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 2 min
(Spoilers ahead) An ad-free episode! Joe, Jordan, and Taylor spend almost an hour breaking down the USA's penalty-shootout win over the Netherlands in the quarterfinals of the Olympics. Why did the US look so much more confident in the first half than in the second, what did the Dutch do to push the US back, and what secrets have we learned from the penalty shootout? There's also praise for individual performers, constructive criticism for a few others, and a look ahead to the semifinal vs Canad...
Jul 30, 2021•57 min
Taylor and Joe review the USMNT’s Gold Cup semifinal clash with Qatar! What makes this Qatar team so good? What changed for the U.S. in the second half? Who looked good for the U.S.? And who struggled? We talk about all that - and much more - on the show! Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Policygenius! Policygenius makes it easy to compare quotes from over a dozen top insurers all in one place. Head to Policygenius.com to get started right now. SeatGeek! Use code TSS for $20 off ...
Jul 30, 2021•59 min
Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe gather around their respective microphones to answer your lovely listener questions! From fictional club vs. national team games to what referees are looking for when they check players’ cleats, there was plenty to chat about. You can find the full list of questions that we answered down below: 1) What countries have a club team in their domestic league that would beat their national team? 2) Do teams have a strategy behind their kickoffs? 3) If we there was a combi...
Jul 28, 2021•57 min
Joe, Jordan, and Taylor take a long look at the USA's interesting but unremarkable 0-0 draw with Australia in their final group stage game of the Olympics, and do their best to answer questions like how and why did head coach Vlatko Andonovski change up the team, why couldn't the US find much rhythm or attacking joy, who should start in the knockout round, and many many more! Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Policygenius! Policygenius makes it easy to compare quotes from over a ...
Jul 27, 2021•53 min
Taylor and Joe combine to review the USMNT’s Gold Cup quarterfinal clash against Jamaica. What did we make of Gregg Berhalter’s starting XI? Why did the U.S. play so vertically in possession? Which U.S. players stood out? We answer those questions - and many more - on the show! Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Policygenius! Policygenius makes it easy to compare quotes from over a dozen top insurers all in one place. Head to Policygenius.com to get started right now. SeatGeek! Us...
Jul 26, 2021•53 min
