The transfer window doesn't open until July, but moves are already happening! We break down potential moves for Gareth Bale, Robert Lewandowski, Sadio Mane, Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku, and many more! Plus, Americans on the move, Americans that could do with a move, and a few done deals to round things out. Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Trade Coffee! Get $30 off your first order (plus free shipping!) by going to drinktrade.com/tss ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Taylor and Joe are back with another USMNT review! What did we make of the U.S.’s performance against Uruguay? Who played well? Who played poorly? Did Berhalter make any tactical changes? Answers to all of those questions - and more - on the show. Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by… Trade Coffee! Get $30 off your first order (plus free shipping!) by going to drinktrade.com/tss ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 8 min
With Nations League games and World Cup tune-up matches looming, Taylor talked with the The Athletic's Joshua Kloke (or more so peppered him with questions) about the Canada men's national team. How did the federation turn the program around to the extent they topped Concacaf World Cup qualifying, as well as which organizations and individuals deserve the most credit for that feat? There's also roster predicting, tactical refreshers, and an attempted trade involving Jonathan David. All that and ...
Jun 03, 2022•55 min
Sam Stejskal is joined by The Athletic’s Felipe Cardenas to react to the USMNT’s 3-0 win against Morocco in Cincinnati. Would McKennie, Reyna and Dest be able to be plugged into Berhalter’s formation change? And, why Charlotte FC fired Miguel Angel Ramirez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and returning champ Graham Ruthven are here to field your listener questions! On this episode, we imagine who would have finished where in the Super League, we dig into the history of promotion and relegation, and much more! Sponsors! Today's show is sponsored by... Sunday! To get 20% off Sunday’s wonderful products, visit Sunday.com/TSS ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 02, 2022•59 min
No spoilers in the title! Joe and Taylor have a good old time breaking down the USA's EMPHATIC (I don't care what Joe says, it was emphatic) 3-0 friendly win over Morocco. The US did a lot of little things differently, we try to get to the bottom of what was new, what was an evolution of the old, and what stayed the same. That might not make sense in written form, but I'm pretty sure it made more sense when discussed out loud for an hour plus. We also break down individual performances, discuss ...
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 13 min
It’s awards time! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe run through their end-of-the-European season awards. We dish out awards for best player, best goal, most entertaining game, worst signing, and many, many others. Sponsors! Today's show is sponsored by... Sunday! To get 20% off Sunday’s wonderful products, visit Sunday.com/TSS ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 31, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Ryan is joined by Joe and Taylor to break down the 2022 Champions League Final! What happened prior to kickoff and did it have an impact on the game? How good was Courtois and should the English put some respect on his name? Should German reporters do the same for Toni Kroos? Plus, the philosophical intricacies of the offside rule, Liverpool's tactics and how they dominated the opening minutes, Luis Diaz's dog, and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 31, 2022•56 min
Sam Stejskal is joined by TUDN USA’s Michele Giannone to discuss the USMNT’s June window roster. How many strikers will make the official roster for Qatar? Plus, Berhalter’s 3-man backline experiment. Los Verdes Supporter Group (Austin, TX) is raising funds for the families in Uvalde, TX, affected by the horrific school shooting at Robb Elementary: https://www.gofundme.com/f/robb-elementary-school-shooting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 27, 2022•1 hr 11 min
On this episode, Ryan Bailey and Joe Lowery answer your listener questions! From the age-old question of which club teams could succeed on the international stage to where to find a 20-goal-a-season striker to how technology has changed soccer, we cover a whole host of questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Another calcio season is in the books, as Milan lifted the Scudetto for the first time in 11 years, pipping their neighbors Inter to the title on the final matchday! Rome-based journalist Alasdair MacKenzie ( @aksmackenzie ) joins Ryan Bailey to talk through the Italian season, from the dramatic title race, to the equally dramatic relegation battle! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 24, 2022•1 hr 3 min
It's Weekend Review time! Ryan Bailey and Joe Lowery combine to look back at the biggest games and storylines from around the soccer world. City win the Premier League! Milan win Serie A! Lyon win the Champions League! Mbappe is staying in Paris (and La Liga isn't too happy about it)! All that - plus a look back at our early season Premier League predictions - on the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 23, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Joe and Taylor are on the mics (with no music) to discuss the USMNT's latest roster. They read the roster release. They attended the virtual press conference. Now they're breaking down the roster, as well as the biggest questions that we might get answered in June, the most glaring omissions, tactical changes, and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20, 2022•36 min
MLSPA salary dump! Sam & Paul discuss the bi-annual release that provides insight into the inner workings of the league. Which players are the biggest earners? Which clubs are dishing out the most cash and which clubs aren’t spending? The guys discuss it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Taylor chats with Manuel Veth (Transfermarkt, Forbes) about all-things Bundesliga! Hertha in a surprise relegation playoff while Stuttgart survives by the tiniest of margins: how bad are things for Hertha and how much credit should be given to Pellegrino Matarazzo? Plus, Schalke and Werder Bremen heading back to the Bundesliga, Union overtaking Hertha as the dominant club in Berlin, the surprising number of managerial vacancies, the latest transfer news surrounding Bayern Munich and Borussia Dor...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe combine to answer your questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below: 1) If you could spend one day with any coach of any team, who would you pick? 2) Is turf a genuine threat to players? 3) Why can't Manchester City win the Champion's League? 4) Do we think the structure is being put in place for Manchester United to compete with City and Liverpool? 5) If we were given a choice between more salary cap space in MLS, extra DP spots, or unl...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 6 min
It's roster prediction time! The USMNT has 4 games coming up in June (2 friendlies and 2 Nations League), but who will make the roster for that camp? Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to give their nominations for an expanded roster of 28 players (3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 6 midfielders, and 9 attackers). We then fight to the death (aka calmly discuss differences) before deciding who will be in the TSS roster and who will be on the outside, presumably much to Twitter's chagrin. Sponsors! Tod...
May 17, 2022•58 min
It’s Weekend Review time! Today, Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe chat all about the past weekend’s on-field action. How did Liverpool beat Chelsea to the FA Cup? What did West Ham do to frustrate City and delay their title win? We discuss those two games and look around at the rest of Europe (Serie A title race, relegation in Germany, Arbroath’s disappointment, and more) before stopping in MLS for a brief MLS Corner! All of that - and more still - on the show. Sponsors! Today's episode is brought ...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 8 min
In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2022•19 min
In episode one of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the fan experience may change: how going to games, watching games at home and how memorabilia is shifting from physical to digital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 14, 2022•22 min
Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio get back to their nerdy roots on this episode of Allocation Disorder. Would Giorgio Chiellini change the perception of MLS as a “retirement league”? Which club would be the best fit for Chiellini? Plus, Paul and Sam discuss their favorite MLS signings of all-time. And, how does Miles Robinson’s injury affects the USMNT heading into the World Cup? Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... Helix! Get up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows ...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 12 min
On this episode, Joe is joined by special guest Arianna Cascone to chat all about the NWSL! Arianna writes for Backheeled.com and was kind enough to fill us in on how the NWSL season is going. Plus, who stood out in the Challenge Cup? Which teams could be on their way to a trophy this year? And which players should we be watching? We talk about all of that - and much more - on the show. Make sure to follow Arianna on Twitter and head over to Backheeled.com to read her work. Sponsors! Today's sho...
May 12, 2022•46 min
Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery are here to field your questions! In this episode, the gang consider the greatest centre-back pairings of all time, the teams we'd like to see meet in an exhibition game, and Brian Schmetzer's potential as a future USMNT coach... Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... Helix! Get up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/TSS Stance Socks! Head over to Stance.com and get use promo code TSS to...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to discuss the major areas of concern for the USMNT heading into a crowded June schedule (2 friendlies and 2 Concacaf Nations League games in 2 weeks). Who should start in goal? Which candidate is most likely to replace Miles Robinson? Is there enough depth out wide and in the middle? Does anyone actually have a proven number 9? All those and many more. Plus, the popularity of tea amongst co-hosts, pronunciation problems, spelling problems. settling the age old...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 16 min
On this Monday’s episode of Weekend Review, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe take you through the biggest stories from the weekend’s action. We start in the Premier League, analyzing the 1-1 draw between Liverpool and Spurs before diving into City’s big win (and Haaland's reported arrival), Leeds’ struggles, and more. Then, it’s onto the title race in Serie A and the rest of the European action before a chat about MLS and the North Carolina Courage’s win in the NWSL Challenge Cup final! Sponsors! T...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio recap a special night in Seattle, as the Sounders beat Pumas to win the CONCACAF Champions League in front of a record-breaking crowd. What does this win mean for the future of the Sounders and Major League Soccer? Plus, Walker Zimmerman signs a DP deal with Nashville. Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... Stance Socks! Head over to Stance.com and get use promo code TSS to get 15% off your first purchase! Babbel! Right now, save up to 60% off your subscript...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 2 min
The Champions League semi-final stage never misses! The conclusions to Real Madrid's bout with Manchester City and Liverpool's conquest with Villarreal turned out to be thrillers in their own ways! Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven are here to break down the action. Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by... Stance Socks! Head over to Stance.com and get use promo code TSS to get 15% off your first purchase! Babbel! Right now, save up to 60% off your subscription whe...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 1 min
It’s listener question time! On this episode, Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to answer a number of your lovely questions. You can find the full list that we tackled down below: 1) If TSS had a soccer team, what would their kits look like? 2) Who loves Starbucks more: Ryan Bailey or Gregg Berhalter? 3) Who should’ve won the Ballon D’Or, but didn’t? 4) Should Christian Pulisic move to West Ham? And should Paulo Dybala move to Arsenal? 5) How would we feel if there was a different kind of World Cup ...
May 04, 2022•54 min
Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to answer 6 USMNT and MLS-centric questions, plus one about new stats that we need in our lives. 1) If you could combine two USMNT players into one, who would you choose? 2) Who are some Number 9 options that haven’t been given a shot in this post-Altidore era? 3) What are the elements that set certain facilities and/or cities apart when US Soccer looks for host cities for games? 4) How many MLS players do you think will make 2022 world cup rosters (and how man...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 8 min
On this week’s episode of Weekend Review, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe dive into a host of topics from around the soccer world. Up front, Ryan discusses AFC Wimbledon’s relegation to League Two and we discuss the death of super agent Mino Raiola. Next, it’s onto analyzing Everton’s 1-0 win over Chelsea and rounding up the rest of the Premier League and European action, including Real Madrid’s title win, the Serie A title race, and more. Finally, we discuss MLS and chat about Nashville’s new sta...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 6 min
