Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

TSS, The Athletic
undefined
Nov 17, 2021 • 50min

From Kingston, Paul and Sam dive into the USMNT’s World Cup Qualifier against Jamaica and look back at the U.S.’s performance in The Ocho so far (plus, Canada!)

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 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 wealthfront.com/TSS!Better Help! TSS listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS!American Giant! Get 20% off American Giant’s collection of durable essentials when you use code TSS at american-giant.com!Omaze! Enter today to win life-changing prizes and experiences at omaze.com/TSS20. Plus, receive 20 extra entries when you enter code TSS20!DirecTV! DIRECTV STREAM brings your live TV and on demand favorites together like never before. Visit directv.com to learn more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
undefined
Nov 17, 2021 • 1h 2min

USMNT v Jamaica deep-dive review: Crazy goals, tactical nuances in midfield, standout performers, and much more

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 wealthfront.com/TSS!Better Help! TSS listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS!American Giant! Get 20% off American Giant’s collection of durable essentials when you use code TSS at american-giant.com!Omaze! Enter today to win life-changing prizes and experiences at omaze.com/TSS20. Plus, receive 20 extra entries when you enter code TSS20!DirecTV! DIRECTV STREAM brings your live TV and on demand favorites together like never before. Visit directv.com to learn more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
undefined
Nov 15, 2021 • 34min

"Maybe this was just a horrible idea" Matt Pentz and Pablo Maurer discuss their recent piece on the MLS is Back tournament

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.
undefined
Nov 13, 2021 • 58min

"They weren't going to be pushed around": From Cincinnati, Paul, Sam, and Felipe review the USMNT’s latest battle with Mexico

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 TSS at seatgeek.com or on the SeatGeek app!LinkedIn! Looking to post a job? You can post it for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS!American Giant! Get 20% off American Giant’s collection of durable essentials when you use code TSS at american-giant.com!Canva! Right now, you can get a free 45-day extended trial when go to Canva.me/SOCCER!Indochino! You can save $50 on any purchase of $399 or more by using code TSS at Indochino.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
undefined
Nov 13, 2021 • 1h 3min

USMNT v Mexico deep-dive review: Dos a Cero! How the U.S. put together the best performance of Gregg Berhalter's tenure

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.com to get started today!SeatGeek! You can get $20 off your first purchase when you use code TSS at seatgeek.com or on the SeatGeek app!LinkedIn! Looking to post a job? You can post it for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS!American Giant! Get 20% off American Giant’s collection of durable essentials when you use code TSS at american-giant.com!Canva! Right now, you can get a free 45-day extended trial when go to Canva.me/SOCCER!Indochino! You can save $50 on any purchase of $399 or more by using code TSS at Indochino.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
undefined
Nov 10, 2021 • 1h 7min

USMNT vs. Mexico Preview! Mexico’s key players, Tata’s tactics, a potential USMNT starting XI, and much more

Taylor and Joe are here with a preview of the USMNT’s World Cup Qualifier against Mexico that will take place on Friday in Cincinnati! How does Mexico play under Tata Martino, who are their key players, and how will they look to attack the U.S.? We talk about all of that and plenty of USMNT topics as well.Plus, at the top of the show, we chat about the U.S. men’s U-20s and announce some upcoming live video pre and postgame shows for the USMNT’s World Cup Qualifiers over the next week or so!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 TSS at seatgeek.com or on the SeatGeek app!LinkedIn! Looking to post a job? You can post it for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS!American Giant! Get 20% off American Giant’s collection of durable essentials when you use code TSS at american-giant.com!Canva! Right now, you can get a free 45-day extended trial when go to Canva.me/SOCCER!Indochino! You can save $50 on any purchase of $399 or more by using code TSS at Indochino.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
undefined
Nov 8, 2021 • 53min

MLS Decision Day analysis w/Matt Doyle! Wondo retires, the Colorado Rapids finish on top of the West, the Red Bulls sneak into the playoffs, and much, much more

MLS Decision Day was wild, as it always is. On this episode, Joe is joined by Matt Doyle to break down Sunday's Decision Day and to look ahead to the first round of the playoffs. From Wondo's retirement to the Rapids winning the West to Orlando sneaking past a revitalized Montreal team to the Red Bulls lighting up folks on social media, there was plenty to discuss from Sunday's action - and more still to chat about related to the upcoming postseason.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 TSS at seatgeek.com or on the SeatGeek app!LinkedIn! Looking to post a job? You can post it for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS!American Giant! Get 20% off American Giant’s collection of durable essentials when you use code TSS at american-giant.com!Canva! Right now, you can get a free 45-day extended trial when go to Canva.me/SOCCER!Indochino! You can save $50 on any purchase of $399 or more by using code TSS at Indochino.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
undefined
Nov 8, 2021 • 1h 6min

Weekend Review! Manchester City best United, Nkunku and Leipzig speed past Dortmund, Inter and Milan clash in Serie A, drama on Decision Day in MLS, and more

It’s Weekend Review time! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe convene to chat about the latest busy soccer weekend. From the Manchester and Milan derbies to Leipzig vs. Dortmund in the Bundesliga to Decision Day in MLS (which Joe and Matt Doyle will cover in more detail later today), there was plenty to discuss!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 TSS at seatgeek.com or on the SeatGeek app!LinkedIn! Looking to post a job? You can post it for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS!American Giant! Get 20% off American Giant’s collection of durable essentials when you use code TSS at american-giant.com!Canva! Right now, you can get a free 45-day extended trial when go to Canva.me/SOCCER!Indochino! You can save $50 on any purchase of $399 or more by using code TSS at Indochino.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
undefined
Nov 5, 2021 • 1h 4min

Allocation Disorder: Paul and Sam break down the USMNT’s November roster! Plus, updates on some MLS coaching and front office situations

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam analyze Gregg Berhalter’s roster for the USMNT’s two upcoming World Cup Qualifiers. What’s up with some of the notable omissions? Which players did Berhalter mention in his recent press conference? Paul and Sam discuss that - and more - before diving into some recent MLS news/updates in Houston and San Jose. Sponsors!Better Help! TSS listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/theathletic!Sonos! Head to Sonos.com to learn more about the excellent and all-new Sonos Beam!Candid! Candid can help you get the straighter, brighter smile you’ve always wanted! Get started from home for just $15 with a Candid starter kit at Candidco.com/TSS!MyFitnessPal! Get your Premium membership by going to TSS.MyFitnessPal.com and use code TSS to get three months for FREE! SimpliSafe! Take advantage of SimpliSafe’s holiday sale and get 40% off your new home security system by visiting Simplisafe.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
undefined
Nov 4, 2021 • 47min

Breaking down the latest USMNT roster for World Cup qualifying: Brooks out, Dest hurt, Pulisic lives, and Gianluca Busio has the best name in camp

Joe and Taylor took a look at the roster, sat in on Gregg Berhalter's press conference, and then recorded a deeeep dive look at the latest USMNT roster ahead of World Cup qualifying games against Mexico and Jamaica. Here's the roster, if you haven't seen it:GOALKEEPERS (3): Sean Johnson, Zack Steffen, Matt TurnerDEFENDERS (9): Reggie Cannon, Mark McKenzie, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Miles Robinson, Joe Scally, Sam Vines, DeAndre Yedlin, Walker ZimmermanMIDFIELDERS (7): Kellyn Acosta, Tyler Adams, Gianluca Busio, Sebastian Lletget, Weston McKennie, Yunus Musah, Cristian RoldanFORWARDS (6): Brenden Aaronson, Paul Arriola, Jesús Ferreira, Ricardo Pepi, Christian Pulisic, Tim WeahWe get into the notable absences (John Brooks, Sergino Dest, Luca de la Torre, to name a few), Berhalter's thoughts on how he constructed this roster, who is most likely to play where, ideal centerback pairings, depth at the Number 9 spot, and much more!Sponsors!Better Help! TSS listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/theathletic!Sonos! Head to Sonos.com to learn more about the excellent and all-new Sonos Beam!Candid! Candid can help you get the straighter, brighter smile you’ve always wanted! Get started from home for just $15 with a Candid starter kit at Candidco.com/TSS!MyFitnessPal! Get your Premium membership by going to TSS.MyFitnessPal.com and use code TSS to get three months for FREE! SimpliSafe! Take advantage of SimpliSafe’s holiday sale and get 40% off your new home security system by visiting Simplisafe.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app