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Joe and Jordan take some long looks at three Western Conference teams that started the 2020 MLS season in strong form.0:00 - Should Cross Kitchen Skiing be an Olympic event?2:59 - Sporting KC: the importance of defensive pressure, the flexibility of attacking fluidity, and the glory of Alan Pulido.30:57 - Colorado Rapids: How did they turn things around last season and how has that continued into 2020?38:54 - Minnesota United: broadcast limitation disclaimers up front, getting numbers into the attack helps destroy the opposition in their back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor go deep on the least successful movie in US box office history, United Passions (2014). Why did this movie need to be made? Is there a plot? Does Sepp Blatter really see himself as a fighter of corruption? Are Nazis bad? Are the English worse? All that and much much more!Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...DoorDash! Get $5 off your first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter code "TSS"The Black Tux! Go to TheBlackTux.com and use code SOCCER for a 10% discount   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We go deep on the first episode of Netflix's new historical series/period piece/soccer show, The English Game. What did we like, what didn't we like, and what did they get wrong from a historical standpoint. Send us a tweet or an email to let us know if you think we should keep reviewing the show and howe we should go about doing it.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor is joined by Alexi Lalas for an hour of anecdotes, insider info, and footwear talk! Alexi tells stories from his 5 most memorable games for the USMNT, with mentions for Maradona, kicks to the nuts, dunking on Russians, and a whole lot more!Today's episode is brought to you by The Black Tux! Go to TheBlackTux.com and use code SOCCER for a 10% discount  Reminder! You can help with fundraising to fight Coronavirus in Nebraska by heading over here: Bugeaters FC. Give it a look if you're interested in helping out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first 20 minutes of today's Allocation Disorder, Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio discuss what they've heard about MLS teams' response to coronavirus.In part two, they answer listener questions, including: Will MLS cancel the playoffs to save the season?  How are transfer fees absorbed into roster budgets? And which MLS press box has the best food?Today's show is sponsored by The Black Tux. Go to TheBlackTux.com and use code SOCCER for a 10% discount  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:00 - Slightly positive Coronavirus updates from the soccer world. Speaking of, here's a link to the fund raiser being undertaken by our friends at Bugeaters FC. Give it a look if you're interested in helping out!7:36 - We take a good long while to answer our first question... Who's in your All-Time Minnow XI? (aka who are the greatest men's players from countries most would describe as minnows)23:37 - Today's episode is brought to you by The Black Tux! Go to TheBlackTux.com and use code SOCCER for a 10% discount  25:35 - Who has the higher ceiling: Christian Pulisic or Alphonso Davies?29:16 - What do you make of the Hakim Ziyech transfer to Chelsea? Where and how will he fit in?33:22 -  How does the total amount the US men's team gets for games and appearances compare to other national teams, both top tier and below?37:47 - Today's episode is brought to you by Manscaped! Go to http://manscaped.com and use code TSS for 20% plus free shipping41:11 - Why do central defenders drop deep and leave attackers open

We open with a quick chat about why it's worth working remotely if you can, and why taking a shower is still important.At the 2:30 mark we get into UEFA's decision to move Euro 2020 to 2021, and what that might mean for domestic soccer.At 4:45 we revisit Taylor and Ryan's list of soccer movies, righting the historic wrong of leaving Kicking & Screaming off the list. GO TIGERS!Then, some quick promos:Soccer 101! Subscribe here for classic match reviews, starting with USA vs Mexico 2002: https://www.totalsoccershow.com/soccer101JD & The Rod American Soccer Watch-along: https://www.twitch.tv/jdandtherodFrom there, it's listener questions all the way:9:30 — If you selected four USWNT players to combine with the USMNT and field a US Co-Ed XI, who would it be?17:20 — Could Katie Cousins declare for the NWSL 2021 draft?21:20 — HYDRANT! Go to DrinkHydrant.com  and use code "soccer" for 25% off your first order23:15 — What are some of the best transfers of the past 15 to 20 years?38:03 —  Which territory or re

Joe and Jordan analyze three teams that started the 2020 MLS season on the opposite of the front foot, and attempt to figure out what's gone wrong and how it can be fixed.3:55 - LA Galaxy: why the reliance on so many crosses and (simultaneously) why so narrow? The phrase "attacking posture" is used.18:40 - San Jose Earthquakes: man-to-man marking is wildly complicated and sometimes organized chaos can be less "organized" and more so the other thing.32:37 - Portland Timbers: attacking transition indecision + not playing to your individual strengths = predictable patterns and slow rate of play.SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by The Black Tux! If you want your wedding to be remembered for the right reasons, order your suit or tuxedo at TheBlackTux.com and get 10% off with code SOCCER. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor discuss...2:37 - Updates from the world of soccer in regards to COVID-19 (changing schedules, Euro 2020 votes, and what should happen to the current season).15:55 - The best and worst soccer-centric documentaries and films that are (mostly) available to stream right now!Today's show is brought to you by Stamps.com! Our listeners can get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in TSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Tenorio is joined by The Athletic's Pablo Maurer to talk about how MLS is handing the coronavirus pandemic, and then by The Athletic's Meg Linehan to discuss the USSF's relationship with the USWNT in the wake of Carlos Cordeiro's resignation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is part one of the TSS-Scuffed collaboration episode. Part two is in the Scuffed feed.In this episode, we talk:Carlos Cordeiro's resignationSoccer content in a coronavirus worldBest league for young AmericansTanner TessmanImplications for u23s if Olympics cancelledMost overrated and underrated players in the USMNT poolIs this the deepest USMNT pool in history?Starting XI for the first game in the HexThe great Ully Llanez vs Costa Rica debateGregg Berhalter's priorities in friendliesSPONSORS!Hims! Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccer for your first month freeThe Black Tux! Go to http://TheBlackTux.com and use code SOCCER for 10% off  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode...0:00 - Updates from the Coronavirus shutdown5:22 - The USWNT emerges victorious in the SheBelieves Cup. Will they do the same in their legal battle with the federation? We discuss!31:45 - We move on to answer your listener questions, including who should be theoretically involve in a "He Believes Cup" format for the USWMNT, which non-soccer athlete should give the sport a go, why is artificial turf so reviled, and much much more!SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by...HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/tss10 and use code tss10 for 10 free meals including free shipping.Roman! Go to GetRoman.com/TSS for a free online visit and free two day shipping.The Black Tux! If you want your wedding to be remembered for the right reasons, order your suit or tuxedo at TheBlackTux.com and get 10% off with code SOCCER.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start with Liverpool, and how Klopp introduced three elements of chaos to break open that Atletico Madrid defense.At 24:10 we review PSGs 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund, which featured a superb team-oriented performance from Neymar himself44:25 — VERY quick look at RB Leipzig vs Spurs and Valencia vs Atalanta, before we get into the specifics of which soccer games, leagues and competitions have been suspended in response to the spread of COVID-19Today's show is sponsored by Manscaped. go to http://manscaped.com and use code TSS for 20% off plus free shippingToday's show is sponsored by The Black Tux! Go to http://TheBlackTux.com and use code SOCCER for a 10% discount Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli with a tactical take on week two of Major League Soccer. Timestamps below ... 2:05 — Atlanta United vs FC Cincinnati review, featuring a breakdown of all three goals, why Atlanta can look unstoppable even without Josef Martinez, and a possible source of optimism for Cincy fans15:35 — Today's show is sponsored by The Black Tux. Go to http://TheBlackTux.com and use code SOCCER for 10% off17:19 — New England Revolution vs Chicago Fire review32:15 — MLS Assist of the week, featuring Johnny Russell and Sporting Kansas City vs Houston Dynamo34:55 — Tactical Tidbits: Seattle Sounders vs Columbus Crew38:15 — Tactical Tidbits: Toronto FC vs NYCFC43:40 — Listener questions, featuring: Sporting KC's new signings, DC United vs Inter Miami, and problems with the LA Galaxy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a full show! If you're only here for USMNT Olympic qualifying roster chat, go straight to 41 minutes and 50 seconds. Full list of timestamps below:2:20 — Manchester United vs Manchester City review, focusing on what United got right19:45 — Today's show is sponsored by Hims.  Go http://forhims.com/totalsoccer for your first month free21:33 — Liverpool vs Bournemouth review, and how Roberto Firmino served Bournemouth on a plate for Sadio Mane30:35 — Juventus vs Inter review, which was played behind closed doors (and we don't just mean what Bentancur did to Lukaku)39:45 – Today's show is sponsored by DoorDash. Download the app and use code TSS for $5 off your first order of $15 or more41:50 — US Men's Olympic Qualifying roster reaction1:00:50 — Today's show is sponsored by The Black Tux! Go to http://TheBlackTux.com and use code SOCCER for 10 percent off1:02:55 — Weston McKennie and Josh Sargent both scored in the Bundesliga this weekend1:09:25 — USWNT vs Spain SheBelieves Cup review Hosted on Acast.

It's a listener question special with a USWNT v England chaser! Here are your timestamps:0:25 — Ronaldinho did what???2:05 — Who makes a combined USMNT and Wales XI?9:45 — Who are some players from Premier League relegation-threatened teams that may get a transfer?18:55 — How do you determine a team's "best" player? And who is the USWNT's best player?22:25 — Today's show is sponsored by PolicyGenius. Go to http://www.policygenius.com to get a life insurance quote in minutes23:30 — Is it Wins-Draws-Losses? Or Wins-Losses-Draws?26:24 — Does a ref have to wait until a player stands up before they can issue a card?29:15 — Are you still a one-club man if you spent a season on loan?36:00 — Are the top tier Premier League clubs getting worse, or are the lower tier clubs getting better?41:00 — Has this off-season in MLS seen the greatest uptick of talent joining the league?45:35 — USWNT v England SheBelieves Cup review56:35 — Updates from the TSS Scouting NetworkGot a question for us? Send it to http://totalsoccersho

On today's episode!!!1:52 - Gregg Berhalter (recorded at the MLS 25th anniversary season kickoff event in New York last week)6:44 - Graham Ruthven on El Clasico, Major League Soccer, and up-and-coming English managers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul and Sam go deeeeep on the recent changes to the MLS roster rules,  with special emphasis up front on some of the more convoluted topics when it comes to salary budget.21:02 - After that, they move on to discuss the Josef Martinez injury. How important is he to both the team and the league, should they try to replace him and, if so, with whom, and many more questions asked/answered.Reminder! To get access to Sam and Paul's MLS coverage, and much more, you have to subscribe to The Athletic... and you can do so AND get 40% off a one-year subscription by visiting http://theathletic.com/totalsoccer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This show has it all! CONCACAF Champions League updates, teenagers getting confirmed call ups to the USMNT, the NWSL hiring a commissioner, Daniel Sturridge offering ill-advised gambling advice, Belgium and Netherlands attempting to merge their top tiers, and all the other news from the past month that we wished we'd talked about didn't find time ... until now.Today's show is sponsored by PolicyGenius. Go to http://policygenius.com to get a life insurance quote in minutes.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of MLS Assist...2:41 - LAFC v Inter Miami15:20 - FC Dallas v Philadelphia Union28:20 - Tactical Tidbits featuring Montreal’s fledgling attempts to do something with the ball, the importance of Kevin Molino at Minnesota, and how Christian Pavon has a galaxy operating around him.38:35 - Listener Questions including which newcomer had the most promising start, tactical surprises in week one, should the Galaxy change up their approach, who can step up for Atanta in the absence of Josef Martinez, and much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.