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TSS, The Athletic
Long-running American soccer show covering the USMNT, Premier League, Champions League, MLS, and more. If you enjoy analysis and silliness in equal measure, we're the podcast for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 31, 2022 • 48min
AFCON Quarterfinals: Senegal and Cameroon look dominant, Salah and Mane remain prominent
Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruthven are here to discuss the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals, which gave us great performances from Mo Salah and Sadio Mane, a very playful referee, and a few teams who appear poised to go the distance in Cameroon!Sponsors! Today’s show is brought to you by…DIRECTV! DIRECTV STREAM brings your live TV and on demand favorites together like never before. Head to directv.com to learn more!Athletic Greens! Visit athleticgreens.com/TSS to get a free one year supply of Vitamin D and five travel packs with your first purchase!Artifact! Head on over to heyartifact.com and enter code TSS to save $20 on your first Artifact! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 2022 • 48min
Allocation Disorder: Personality differences between Canada and the USMNT, World Cup qualification scenarios, and much more
It’s a special mid-week edition of Allocation Disorder! After covering the game at Tim Horton’s Field, Sam, Paul, and Josh Kloke share their thoughts on Canada’s 2-0 win over the USMNT. Is it time for Canada to pack their bags for Qatar? What was missing for the U.S. on Sunday? All that - and much, much more - on the show.Sponsors! Today’s show is brought to you by…DIRECTV! DIRECTV STREAM brings your live TV and on demand favorites together like never before. Head to directv.com to learn more!Athletic Greens! Visit athleticgreens.com/TSS to get a free one year supply of Vitamin D and five travel packs with your first purchase!Artifact! Head on over to heyartifact.com and enter code TSS to save $20 on your first Artifact! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 2022 • 1h 5min
What went wrong for the USMNT against Canada? And what needs to change against Honduras
Well, that was a game. On this episode, Taylor and Joe dive into the USMNT's 2-0 loss away to Canada in World Cup Qualifying. What went wrong for the U.S.? What was behind their attacking struggles? And what needs to change ahead of Wednesday's game against Honduras? All that - and much more - on the show.Sponsors! Today’s show is brought to you by…DIRECTV! DIRECTV STREAM brings your live TV and on demand favorites together like never before. Head to directv.com to learn more!Athletic Greens! Visit athleticgreens.com/TSS to get a free one year supply of Vitamin D and five travel packs with your first purchase!Artifact! Head on over to heyartifact.com and enter code TSS to save $20 on your first Artifact! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 2022 • 37min
Allocation Disorder: From Columbus, Paul and Sam discuss the USMNT’s World Cup Qualifier against El Salvador and look ahead to Canada
Paul is back! On this episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam dive into the USMNT’s latest World Cup Qualifier, Thursday’s home game against El Salvador. They were both at the stadium in Columbus, so what did they make of the game? Which players stood out? Plus, what should the U.S. expect against Canada on Sunday? Paul and Sam get to all that - and more - on the show.Sponsors! Today’s show is brought to you by…DIRECTV! DIRECTV STREAM brings your live TV and on demand favorites together like never before. Head to directv.com to learn more!Edmunds! Visit Edmunds.com and click on Edmunds Best Car Rankings to research and compare vehicles.Indochino! Get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more by using code TSS at Indochino.com.Trade Coffee! To get started, take their quiz at drinktrade.com/TSS and get $20 off your first three bags. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 2022 • 1h 9min
USMNT vs. El Salvador deep-dive review: Tim Weah’s importance, Christian Pulisic’s struggles, analyzing the U.S.'s tactics, and so much more from the USMNT's latest World Cup Qualifier
After watching (and re-watching) the USMNT’s World Cup Qualifier against El Salvador, Taylor and Joe are here with their full, deep-dive review. What did we make of Gregg Berhalter’s lineup and his decision to start Jesus Ferreira up top? What did the USMNT do well? And what did they struggle with? All that - and so much more - on the show. Also! We’ll be doing live pregame and postgame video shows for the USMNT’s game against Canada on Sunday in the Bleacher Report app. Download the B/R app and come watch us on Sunday!Sponsors! Today’s show is brought to you by…DIRECTV! DIRECTV STREAM brings your live TV and on demand favorites together like never before. Head to directv.com to learn more!Edmunds! Visit Edmunds.com and click on Edmunds Best Car Rankings to research and compare vehicles.Indochino! Get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more by using code TSS at Indochino.com.Trade Coffee! To get started, take their quiz at drinktrade.com/TSS and get $20 off your first three bags. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 2022 • 1h 3min
AFCON Round of 16 Review: Salah takes the 'Ronaldo' penalty, Mane leads the Lions & tragedy in Yaoundé
Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruthven look back on the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16—a slate of games that was overshadowed by tragedy, but which provided underdog wins, plenty of shootouts and no shortage refereeing controversies.Sponsors! Today’s show is brought to you by…DIRECTV! DIRECTV STREAM brings your live TV and on demand favorites together like never before. Head to directv.com to learn more!Edmunds! Visit Edmunds.com and click on Edmunds Best Car Rankings to research and compare vehicles.Indochino! Get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more by using code TSS at Indochino.com.Trade Coffee! To get started, take their quiz at drinktrade.com/TSS and get $20 off your first three bags. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 2022 • 1h 8min
USMNT World Cup Qualifying talk! Our analysis of Berhalter’s roster, building our preferred U.S. starting XI, what on earth should we expect from Canada, and much more
It’s almost World Cup Qualifying time for the USMNT! On this episode, Taylor, Joe, and Graham dive into the U.S.’s latest roster, preview their upcoming opponents (El Salvador, Canada, and Honduras), build their preferred starting eleven, and much more. Sponsors! Today’s show is brought to you by…DIRECTV! DIRECTV STREAM brings your live TV and on demand favorites together like never before. Head to directv.com to learn more!Edmunds! Visit Edmunds.com and click on Edmunds Best Car Rankings to research and compare vehicles.Indochino! Get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more by using code TSS at Indochino.com.Trade Coffee! To get started, take their quiz at drinktrade.com/TSS and get $20 off your first three bags. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 2022 • 1h 9min
Weekend Review: AFCON updates, a convincing win for Chelsea, an unconvincing result for Juventus, a definitively Atletico performance from Atletico, and Graham lays down his in-stadium food laws
Ryan is joined by Graham and Taylor to discuss all the biggest results from this past weekend. Up first, we go deep on the Premier League, with particular attention going to Chelsea's 2-0 win over Tottenham, which featured tactical adjustments for both teams, an incredible goal from Ziyech, and a thankless performance from Harry Kane.After that, it's a Continental Round-Up, featuring a what-could-have-been draw between Milan and Juventus, a hard-fought win for Atletico, and a non-aggression pact between Real Madrid and Barcelona.And finally, we discuss the first two knockout round AFCON games. Congrats to Tunisia and Burkina-Faso, and thanks to the latter for an opportunity to diagram some penalties!Sponsors! Today’s show is brought to you by…DIRECTV! DIRECTV STREAM brings your live TV and on demand favorites together like never before. Head to directv.com to learn more!Edmunds! Visit Edmunds.com and click on Edmunds Best Car Rankings to research and compare vehicles.Indochino! Get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more by using code TSS at Indochino.com.Trade Coffee! To get started, take their quiz at drinktrade.com/TSS and get $20 off your first three bags. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 2022 • 1h 8min
Allocation Disorder: Leeds' offer for Brenden Aaronson, Paul Arriola’s reported move to FC Dallas, ways to improve MLS, and much more w/Bobby Warshaw
On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Bobby Warshaw joins Sam to talk MLS, Gregg Berhalter, and much more!In the first segment, Sam and Bobby discuss Paul Arriola’s reported move to FC Dallas. What does this move mean for Arriola? And what does it mean for his USMNT prospects? In the second segment, they analyze ways to improve MLS and Leeds United’s interest in Brenden Aaronson. Finally, in the third segment, Bobby and Sam talk tools of the trade. How exhausting is breaking news for Sam? And for Bobby, what is it like recording the U.S. Soccer Podcast with Gregg Berhalter? All that - and more - on the show.Sponsors! Today’s show is brought to you by…DIRECTV! DIRECTV STREAM brings your live TV and on demand favorites together like never before. Head to directv.com to learn more!MyFitnessPal! Head to myfitnesspal.com and use code TSS to get three months free!American Giant! Get 20% off American Giant’s collection of durable essentials when you use code TSS at american-giant.com!Stance! You can get 15% off your first purchase when you use code TSS at stance.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 2022 • 1h 7min
Lamela's rabona and the best goals of 2021, Rafa Benitez’s downfall, VSPs for our national teams, and more listener questions
It’s listener question time! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe team up to answer your lovely inquires. From soccer wedding officiants to unqualified coaches, you can find the full list of questions that we answered down below:1) The Premier League has decided to allow one amateur player per team, and we have each been selected. Which Premier League team would each of us choose to be added to in order to give us the best chance of scoring a Premier League goal? 2) What are our very specific predictions for our respective national teams in 2022?3) What goal do we think was the goal of the year for 2021?4) What's gone wrong for Rafa Benitez? 5) In honor is Ted Lasso, who are some of the most unqualified coaches in soccer history?6) Which footballer, past or present, would we have wanted to officiate our weddings?Sponsors! Today’s show is brought to you by…DIRECTV! DIRECTV STREAM brings your live TV and on demand favorites together like never before. Head to directv.com to learn more!MyFitnessPal! Head to myfitnesspal.com and use code TSS to get three months free!American Giant! Get 20% off American Giant’s collection of durable essentials when you use code TSS at american-giant.com!Stance! You can get 15% off your first purchase when you use code TSS at stance.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


