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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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Oct 20, 2022 • 1h 11min
Steph Yang on whether or not it's time to panic regarding the USWNT, plus Elliot Barr discusses the Richmond Kickers ahead of the USL League One playoffs
WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! (you may have heard)The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details.--We've got a double-interview episode of TSS today!Up first, Steph Yang of The Athletic discusses what it was like covering the USWNT ahead of the England friendly in the wake of the release of The Yates Report, and then goes deep on the tactical dilemmas facing head coach Vlatko Andonovski. All of that with an eye towards determining whether or not US supporters need to be at their respective Panic Stations.After that, Elliot Barr of the River City 93 podcast joins the show to talk about the conclusion of the regular season for the Richmond Kickers, their playoff outlook, and why this season has been one of the most enjoyable in recent memory.--SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by...Helix Sleep! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS for up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! With Helix, better sleep starts now.LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Terms and conditions apply.HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/TSS65 and use code 'TSS65' for 65% off plus free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 2022 • 54min
Listener Questions! Lopsided World Cup games, the USWNT’s No. 6, national team managers' shelf-lives, and more
WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details.--It’s time for listener questions! You can find the full list that we discussed down below:1) Which World Cup group stage match will have the biggest goal differential?2) Do national team coaches have a shelf life?3) If we were superstar soccer players, would we rather play for one club for our entire career or play for a number of elite clubs?4) What does Vlatko Andonovski like about Andi Sullivan’s interpretation of the No. 6 role?5) What’s prevented Andre Blake from making a big-money move to Europe?6) How do fans feel about Liga MX’s format?7) For each co-host, other than your primary club, what other jersey would you wear for free? And what other jersey would you have to be paid to wear?--SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by...Helix Sleep! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS for up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! With Helix, better sleep starts now.LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Terms and conditions apply.HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/TSS65 and use code 'TSS65' for 65% off plus free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 2022 • 1h 6min
MLS Playoffs Review! FC Cincinnati making a run, how NYCFC cruised past Miami, giant tacos, and more
Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to review the first round of the MLS playoffs! We discuss all six first round games in detail, talk giant tacos, and make predictions for the conference semifinals.--WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details.--SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by...Helix Sleep! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS for up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! With Helix, better sleep starts now.LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Terms and conditions apply.HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/TSS65 and use code 'TSS65' for 65% off plus free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 2022 • 1h 8min
Weekend Review! Mo steals the show for Liverpool, Real Madrid delivers Clasico masterclass & a man has toaster on his head
Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe look back on a weekend with an eventful Clasico, a blockbuster Premier League encounter, MLS Cup Playoffs, a man with a toaster on his head at a Wrexham game, and much more!--WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details.--SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by...Helix Sleep! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS for up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! With Helix, better sleep starts now.LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Terms and conditions apply.HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/TSS65 and use code 'TSS65' for 65% off plus free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 14, 2022 • 47min
The Big Thing: Analyzing the NWSL’s regular season and looking ahead to the playoffs
On this week’s episode of The Big Thing, Joe Lowery is joined by Backheeled.com’s Arianna Cascone to talk about the NWSL’s regular season and to look ahead to the playoffs. Joe and Arianna discuss surprise teams and stars from the regular season, playoff favorites, X-Factors, and much more.It’s important to note that many people are acutely feeling the weight of the Sally Yates’ report that was published last week. On this episode, we’re choosing to spotlight many of the players and teams who have done great work on the field this year. You can find coverage of the Yates’ report in an earlier slot in our feed and in all of the places that we point to in this show’s intro.--WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 2022 • 1h 13min
Champions League Review! Chaos in Barcelona, Juventus hit a new low, no Haaland, no party, and much more
Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to talk about the latest action from the Champions League Group Stage! We touch on nearly every game, Graham calls some people "useless", and we generally have a great time.--WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 2022 • 56min
Listener Questions! Will France stumble at the World Cup, English players on the USMNT, lower-league clubs ripe for investment, and much much more!
WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details.--We’re back with another batch of listener questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below.1) Will the World Cup holders France fail to get out of the group stages like the past three World Cup holders ( Italy, Spain, Germany)?2) Which of England's "Bubble Players" would start for the USMNT, and would any Americans start for England?3) Should Patrick Vieira be considered for Champions League-level club? If not, what does he need to accomplish to earn that respect?4) If all the world's coaches had themselves as a player at their peak available for selection, which coaches would pick themselves as a player to start for their clubs or countries?5) How has St. Louis' roster construction gone so far? Where do they need the most additional investment and which expansion club do they most resemble?6) If each of the podcast hosts randomly received a few billion dollars in order to purchase a lower league team, who would they buy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 2022 • 1h 9min
MLS Playoff Preview! Taking stock of every playoff team, analyzing the favorites, key players, and more
WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details.--It’s time to talk about the MLS Playoffs! Taylor, Joe, and Graham team up to preview the postseason field, spending a few minutes talking about each team ahead of this weekend’s first set of games. We chat about favorites, underdogs, key players, and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 2022 • 57min
Weekend Review! MLS Decision Day, Arsenal's statement win & a dramatic ending to Der Klassiker!
Ryan, Graham and Joe are here to look back on an action-packed weekend, which saw the Play-Off picture come clear in MLS, more questions for Jurgen Klopp and a delightfully balanced edition of Der Klassiker!WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 7, 2022 • 48min
Listener Questions! Players who never scored, MLS Cup vs. Supporters’ Shield, Pulisic on the bench, and much more
WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details.--We’re back with another batch of listener questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below.1) Who is the most notable outfield player to have never scored a goal for either club or country?2) Which is more prestigious: winning the World Cup or winning the Premier League? What about winning MLS Cup vs. the Supporters’ Shield?3) Is there a possibility that Christian Pulisic is on the bench for the USMNT’s first game at the World Cup?4) If the U.S. was going to pick a roster based on USMNT twitter's demands, how would the team play?5) What is included in a major player’s image rights?6) What are the little flags that are exchanged between clubs before a game?—Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com and enter the code 'TSS20' at checkout to save $20 on your first Artifact!Mint Mobile! Head to MintMobile.com/TSS to cut your wireless bill to $15 a month!Indochino! To get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more, use promo code 'TSS' at Indochino.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


