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Dec 16, 2021 • 59min

Is Sergio Agüero one of the best strikers of all time, which players have improved most this season, how common is match fixing, and more listener questions

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 Manchester United, would Jesse Marsch be the most ideal next hire for them?6) Who is this season’s most improved player?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 experiences at omaze.com/TSS20. Plus, receive 20 extra entries when you enter code TSS20!Policygenius! They make it easy to compare quotes from over a dozen top insurers all in one place. Head to Policygenius.com to get started today!American Giant! Use code TSS to get 20% off American Giant’s collection of clothing essentials at american-giant.com!BetterHelp! Go to BetterHelp.com/TSS to get 10% off your first month of customized online therapy!Simplisafe! Take advantage of their Holiday deals and get 40% off your new home security system at Simplisafe.com/TSS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 14, 2021 • 1h 2min

Americans in Action, plus picking a starting eleven for the USMNT’s upcoming friendly, MLS offseason updates, expansion draft, and more

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 Americans in Inaction - where we talk about Chris Richards' game-winner, Taylor's thoughts on Luca de la Torre, issues with John Brooks and Sergiño Dest, and much more.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 experiences at omaze.com/TSS20. Plus, receive 20 extra entries when you enter code TSS20!Policygenius! They make it easy to compare quotes from over a dozen top insurers all in one place. Head to Policygenius.com to get started today!American Giant! Use code TSS to get 20% off American Giant’s collection of clothing essentials at american-giant.com!BetterHelp! Go to BetterHelp.com/TSS to get 10% off your first month of customized online therapy!Simplisafe! Take advantage of their Holiday deals and get 40% off your new home security system at Simplisafe.com/TSS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 13, 2021 • 55min

Weekend Review! Chaos in the Champions League draw, Vinicius Jr. and Real top Atleti in the Madrid Derby, Chelsea’s penalties get them past Leeds, and much more

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 experiences at omaze.com/TSS20. Plus, receive 20 extra entries when you enter code TSS20!Policygenius! They make it easy to compare quotes from over a dozen top insurers all in one place. Head to Policygenius.com to get started today!American Giant! Use code TSS to get 20% off American Giant’s collection of clothing essentials at american-giant.com!BetterHelp! Go to BetterHelp.com/TSS to get 10% off your first month of customized online therapy!Simplisafe! Take advantage of their Holiday deals and get 40% off your new home security system at Simplisafe.com/TSS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 12, 2021 • 53min

2021 MLS Cup deep-dive review: Portland and NYCFC kept it dramatic all the way through!

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 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 experiences at omaze.com/TSS20. Plus, receive 20 extra entries when you enter code TSS20!Policygenius! They make it easy to compare quotes from over a dozen top insurers all in one place. Head to Policygenius.com to get started today!American Giant! Use code TSS to get 20% off American Giant’s collection of clothing essentials at american-giant.com!BetterHelp! Go to BetterHelp.com/TSS to get 10% off your first month of customized online therapy!Simplisafe! Take advantage of their Holiday deals and get 40% off your new home security system at Simplisafe.com/TSS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 10, 2021 • 37min

Allocation Disorder: Providence Park’s impressive atmosphere, an update on NYCFC’s stadium search, the potential end of the Diego Valeri era, and more storylines ahead of MLS Cup

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 american-giant.com!Wealthfront! Want $5,000 managed for free? Head over to Wealthfront.com/TSS!SeatGeek! You can get $20 off your first purchase with promo code TSS at seatgeek.com or on the SeatGeek app!Indochino! Get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more by using promo code TSS at Indochino.com!LinkedIn! Are you looking for that perfect hire? You can post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS!BetterHelp! Go to BetterHelp.com/TSS to get 10% off your first month of customized online therapy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 9, 2021 • 1h 5min

Liverpool, Bayern, and Ajax are flying, Barca end up in the Europa League, record USMNT participation, and more from the Champions League group stage

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 Real Madrid and Inter. Finally, in the third segment, we talk through the American-filled Group G and Chelsea and Juventus’ prospects after making it out of Group H.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 american-giant.com!Wealthfront! Want $5,000 managed for free? Head over to Wealthfront.com/TSS!SeatGeek! You can get $20 off your first purchase with promo code TSS at seatgeek.com or on the SeatGeek app!Indochino! Get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more by using promo code TSS at Indochino.com!LinkedIn! Are you looking for that perfect hire? You can post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS!BetterHelp! Go to BetterHelp.com/TSS to get 10% off your first month of customized online therapy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 8, 2021 • 1h 1min

Listener Questions! Where would the USMNT finish in a Premier League season, the best and worst second halves to a season, what makes Carlo Ancelotti such a successful manager, and much more!

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 finish this campaign, and what are some of the best and worst end-of-season turnarounds in soccer history?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 american-giant.com!Wealthfront! Want $5,000 managed for free? Head over to Wealthfront.com/TSS!SeatGeek! You can get $20 off your first purchase with promo code TSS at seatgeek.com or on the SeatGeek app!Indochino! Get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more by using promo code TSS at Indochino.com!LinkedIn! Are you looking for that perfect hire? You can post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS!BetterHelp! Go to BetterHelp.com/TSS to get 10% off your first month of customized online therapy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 7, 2021 • 1h 12min

MLS Cup Preview: How Portland and NYCFC will play, players to watch, strengths, weaknesses, and more! Plus, USMNT roster analysis

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 exploit each other’s weaknesses? We talk about all that - and make some Very Specific Predictions - on the show.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 american-giant.com!Wealthfront! Want $5,000 managed for free? Head over to Wealthfront.com/TSS!SeatGeek! You can get $20 off your first purchase with promo code TSS at seatgeek.com or on the SeatGeek app!Indochino! Get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more by using promo code TSS at Indochino.com!LinkedIn! Are you looking for that perfect hire? You can post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS!BetterHelp! Go to BetterHelp.com/TSS to get 10% off your first month of customized online therapy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 6, 2021 • 1h 3min

Weekend Review! Jesse Marsch is out at Leipzig, Portland and NYCFC advance to MLS Cup, refereeing controversy in Der Klassiker, and so much more

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 TSS to get 20% off American Giant’s collection of clothing essentials at american-giant.com!Wealthfront! Want $5,000 managed for free? Head over to Wealthfront.com/TSS!SeatGeek! You can get $20 off your first purchase with promo code TSS at seatgeek.com or on the SeatGeek app!Indochino! Get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more by using promo code TSS at Indochino.com!LinkedIn! Are you looking for that perfect hire? You can post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS!BetterHelp! Go to BetterHelp.com/TSS to get 10% off your first month of customized online therapy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 3, 2021 • 1h 6min

Allocation Disorder: FC Cincinnati want Jim Curtin, plus other coaching updates, postseason craziness, Mexico's national team rebrand, and much more

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 an instant heirloom for your family or best friend at heyartifact.com/TSS to save 20 dollars on your first Artifact!HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/TSS14 and use code TSS14 for up to 14 free meals AND 3 free gifts!Credit Karma! Head to Credit Karma.com/LoanOffers to see personalized offers with your Approval Odds right now!Omaze! Enter today to win life-changing prizes and experiences at omaze.com/TSS20. Plus, receive 20 extra entries when you enter code TSS20! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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