On today's episode, Graham, Ryan, and Taylor take a look at all the Boxing Day action in England (and a little in Scotland). We spend a good amount of time discussing Man City's 6-3 win over Leicester and Chelsea's Lukaku-inspired victory over Villa, but also get into Arsenal's comprehensive destruction of Norwich (pour some out for Todd Cantwell), a resurgent Tottenham team dispatching a Covid-ravaged Crystal Palace, and ponder which potential Chelsea cast off could do the best at West Ham. Spo...
Dec 27, 2021•1 hr 11 min
We’re smack dab in the middle of the holiday season, which means it’s time to give some gifts to people in the soccer world! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe gathered their microphones around the fire and discussed gift ideas, including “How to Manage Your Finances, For Dummies” (looking at you Barcelona), a Gio Reyna clone, new underwear for Ronny Deila, and so many others. Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... Sonos! Bring the stadium experience home with the all new Bea...
Dec 23, 2021•51 min
On this episode, Taylor and Joe cover a handful of topics from around the American soccer landscape! In the first segment, we dive into Charlotte FC’s expansion draft, the Revs' move to acquire Sebastian Lletget from the LA Galaxy, and we put together a year end review for the USMNT. Then, in the second and third segments, we chat about a bunch of Americans in Europe, including Christian Pulisic’s outing as a striker, Tanner Tessmann’s latest performance for Venezia, transfer rumblings surroundi...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 5 min
There may have been a truncated Premier League schedule, but the weekend gave us plenty of talking points! Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham discuss the manic energy of Liverpool's trip to Tottenham, the positives of the USMNT's friendly victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, why managers apparently aren't supposed to be fashionable, and much more! Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... Sonos! Bring the stadium experience home with the all new Beam, Sonos’ compact smart soundbar for TV, music, ...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 4 min
On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Sam and Felipe dive into a whole host of MLS topics. In the first segment, they take a look back at MLS Cup and discuss what comes next for NYCFC and the Portland Timers. In the second segment, Sam and Felipe update listeners on LAFC’s coaching search, analyze Charlotte FC’s roster build (so far), and discuss some trades that have been happening around the league. Finally, on the third segment, they answer your questions! Sponsors! Today's show is b...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 4 min
It’s listener question time! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe gather around their respective microphones to answer your lovely inquires. You can find the full list of questions that we discussed down below: 1) Why has José Mourinho lost the ability to be a top manager? 2) Is there a big global player shortage at any one position? 3) How prevalent is match fixing in soccer? 4) Where does Sergio Agüero rank in the list of the best strikers of all time? 5) With Ralf Ragnick at Manches...
Dec 16, 2021•59 min
Taylor and Joe are here to update you on some of the goings-on in American soccer! In the first segment, we talk about our expectations (or lack thereof) for the USMNT's friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday (8:15 PM ET, FS1, UniMás and TUDN) and run through a potential lineup for that game. In segment two, we shift our attention to the MLS offseason, discussing coaching changes, trades, and the expansion draft. Finally, in the third segment it's on to American in Action - and Amer...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 2 min
It was, as ever, a packed soccer weekend! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe convene to recap much of the weekend’s action. Between the Madrid Derby, penalties in the Premier League, Domenico Tedesco’s Leipzig debut, and the botched Champions League draw, there was plenty to talk about. Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... Helix Sleep! Get $200 off all mattress orders AND receive 2 free pillows at HelixSleep.com/TSS . Omaze! Enter today to win life-changing prizes and exper...
Dec 13, 2021•55 min
On this episode, we go deeeep on the 2021 MLS Cup, and discuss the big questions like what does a stadium do when a college basketball game goes long, is Ronny Deila stripping as majestic as it sounds, and why remembering to cast your MVP ballot can be a challenge. We also get into stuff that actually happened in the game, including the Golden Boot Winner was wide open for his goal and how NYCFC were able to blast their way through a penalty shootout and to the title! Sponsors! Today's show is b...
Dec 12, 2021•53 min
On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Sam is joined by Matt Pentz and Alex Abnos of The Athletic to talk all about Saturday’s MLS Cup. Is this the end of the Diego Valeri era in Portland? Why do the Pacific Northwest teams keep making MLS Cup? Is NYCFC ever going to get their own stadium? Sam, Matt, and Alex talk about all that and much more. Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... American Giant! Use code TSS to get 20% off American Giant’s collection of clothing essentials at a...
Dec 10, 2021•37 min
The Champions League group stage is officially in the books! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe discuss what went down, how it went down, and what comes next for the teams moving on to the knockout stages. In the first segment, we chat about Groups A through C and discuss PSG’s issues, Manchester City’s balance, Liverpool as favorites, and Ajax’s incredible run. In the second segment, it’s on to Groups D through F to heap praise on Bayern, collectively sigh at Barcelona, and question...
Dec 09, 2021•1 hr 5 min
On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe answer some of your wonderful listener questions! You can find the full list that we discussed down below: 1) Is it better for the MLS Cup championship game to be played in a neutral venue or at the home ground of the higher seeed? 2) Where does Jordan Morris fit into Gregg Berhalter's USMNT? 3) What makes Carlo Ancelotti such a good manager? 4) If the USMNT were in the Premier League for this season, where would they finish? 5) Where will Newcastle...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 1 min
MLS Cup is just around the corner! Oh, and there’s a USMNT game coming up soon, too! On this episode, Taylor, Joe, and Jordan Angeli break down Gregg Berhalter’s roster for the U.S.’s upcoming friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina on December 18th. We chat about that in the first segment before looking ahead to Saturday’s MLS Cup matchup between the Portland Timbers and New York City FC in the second and third segments. What should we expect from each team? How will they play? How can they exp...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 12 min
It’s Weekend Review time! Ryan, Graham, and Joe teamed up to chat about a chunk of the action from this past weekend, including the MLS Conference Finals, Bayern vs. Dortmund, a host of Premier League games, and more! Before any of that, though, we discussed RB Leipzig and Jesse Marsch “parting ways”. What went wrong for Marsch? And why did Leipzig want to go in a different direction? All that - and more still - on the show. Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... American Giant! Use code...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 3 min
On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Sam is joined by Felipe Cardenas! Sam and Felipe talk MLS playoffs, potential coaching changes, Mexico’s national team rebrand, and much more. Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Better Help! TSS listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS ! 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 today! Artifact! Start making a...
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 6 min
On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe answer some of your wonderful listener questions! You can find the full list that we discussed down below: 1) For MLS to take the next step in its evolution, does it need to change the playoff schedule? 2) Which clubs will be at a disadvantage with players taking part in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations? 3) Why don't players get fired like coaches do? 4) Which leagues or clubs will benefit most from a winter World Cup? 5) What are some of our favorite...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 3 min
On today's episode, Joe and Jordan return to discuss the second round of MLS playoffs aka the conference semifinals aka the MLS Cup quarterfinals. There are 10 goals, 2 shootouts, 1 late late winner, 2 red cards, and zero partridges in pear trees. In the first half of the show, we discussed the Eastern Conference (New England-NYCFC and Philadelphia-Nashville) before moving on to the Western Conference (Sporting KC-RSL and Colorado-Portland). Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Bett...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Taylor and Joe are back with another look at various USMNT-ers who were in action this past weekend. We discuss Tanner Tessman’s sharp performance, Konrad’s struggles, John Brooks trying to work his way back into the USMNT fold, Konrad's struggles, and a whole bunch more. Also, up front: an update on upcoming USMNT camps and Word Cup Qualifier locations! Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Better Help! TSS listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS ! Policygenius...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 8 min
It's International Daryl Grove Day! We honor our colleague's memory with some happy remarks and a spirited round of The Wikipedia Game, and then it's on to the Weekend Review. If you'd like to support the recipient of the community service award given in Daryl's honor, you can head here: Richmond Conexiones They are a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization here in Richmond that designs its programs according to the needs and interests of the mostly Latinx immigrant residents in Southwood apartments...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 4 min
We're in the thick of the MLS Cup Playoffs and things are getting wild! On this episode, Taylor, Joe, and Jordan Angeli team up to analyze Round One, which included six games, a penalty shootout, a game that "set soccer back probably 10 years in terms of style", and a whole bunch of other stuff. We discussed Seattle vs. RSL and Nashville vs. Orlando in detail before getting to Philly vs. the Red Bulls, SKC vs. Vancouver, Portland vs. Minnesota, and NYCFC vs. Atlanta United. Sponsors! Today's epi...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 13 min
It's our annual Thanksgiving show! With just a couple of days until Thanksgiving, Taylor, Ryan, Joe, and Snaves gathered around their respective mics to talk about soccer things that they're thankful for this year. From the USMNT's current position in World Cup Qualifying to having plenty of soccer on TV to still being able to eat ketchup, there was plenty to chat about. Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... Indochino! You can save $50 on any purchase of $399 or more by using code TS...
Nov 23, 2021•58 min
On a packed episode of The Total Soccer Show, Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to talk about allll the many things that happened this past weekend, including... 1) The NWSL Championship game: how good was Trinity Rodman, was the winning goal good or lucky or both, and praise for both teams in a hard-fought game. 2) Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is out... meaning we have to talk about Manchester United again, albeit briefly. 3) Liverpool hang four on Arsenal while Klopp and Arteta did some screaming 4)...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Five of the six FIFA confederations pursued World Cup Qualification during this international break (come on OFC, get it together!) and nine teams qualified for the big show in Qatar. Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe are here to look at the success stories, the also-rans, and whatever Scotland is these days. Sponsors! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders and two free pillows to TSS listeners who visit HelixSleep.com/TSS ! Wealthfront! To get your first $5,000 managed for...
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 11 min
On this show, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe answer your listener questions! You can find the full list down below: 1) Which footballer would you want to be your dad? 2) If you could place a player in their prime at a different club with a different playing style, where would you move them? 3) What if FIFA went to a 3 year cycle for the men's World Cup? 4) How would we rank the following football leagues in terms of style, skill level, and entertainment: Scottish Premier League, English Championship, Maj...
Nov 18, 2021•53 min
It's almost time for the NWSL Final! On this show, Joe is joined by two special guests to preview that final (Saturday, 12PM ET on CBS). First, Joe chats with Claire Watkins about all things Chicago Red Stars. Claire gives some background on the Red Stars' season, their coach, key players, tactics, and more. Then in the second half of the show, Joe chats with Jason Anderson about the Washington Spirit. Jason discusses the Spirit's tactical changes, Trinity Rodman's sci-fi-esque stardom, Washingt...
Nov 17, 2021•58 min
On this episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss the USMNT’s 1-1 draw with Jamaica in World Cup Qualifying. What did they notice from the stadium in Kingston? What was it like watching *that* Antonio goal in person? And why did the U.S. struggle to win second balls? Paul and Sam chat about those things, look back at how the USMNT has performed in The Ocho so far, and look ahead to the U.S.'s away qualifier against Canada in 2022. Sponsors! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 of...
Nov 17, 2021•50 min
Taylor and Joe watched and rewatched..so what did they make of the USMNT’s latest World Cup Qualifier against Jamaica? Plus, who played well? Who struggled? How did the team look tactically? We talk about all those things - and put a nice little bow on the November window - on the show! Sponsors! Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders and two free pillows to TSS listeners who visit HelixSleep.com/TSS ! Wealthfront! To get your first $5,000 managed for free, go to wealt...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 2 min
The Athletic's Matt Pentz and Pablo Maurer discuss their recent piece on The MLS is Back tournament: how did the decision makers decide to hold the tournament, what were the other possible host locations, which teams enjoyed it the most and which ones liked it the least, the role it played in facilitating the Black Players for Change movement, and much much more! If you're an Athletic subscriber, you can find that piece here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 15, 2021•34 min
The Atheltic’s Sam Stejskal, Paul Tenorio, and Felipe Cárdenas were at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati last night and witnessed the USMNT’s 2-0 win over Mexico first-hand. What did they think of the U.S.’s performance? And what went wrong for Mexico? Find out on the show! Sponsors! 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 today! SeatGeek! You can get $20 off your first purchase when you use code ...
Nov 13, 2021•58 min
What. A. Game. On this episode, Taylor and Joe sink their teeth into the USMNT's 2-0 World Cup Qualifying win over Mexico. How did the U.S. take down their rivals for the third consecutive time in a calendar year? Who played especially well? And what did Taylor learn from being at the game in Cincinnati? We talk about all that - and much more - on the show. Sponsors! Policygenius! Policygenius makes it easy to compare quotes from over a dozen top insurers all in one place. Head to Policygenius.c...
Nov 13, 2021•1 hr 3 min
