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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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Jul 28, 2022 • 59min
Euro 2022 Final preview! What to expect between England vs. Germany + semifinals review
The UEFA Women's EURO Final is only a few days away! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe preview Sunday's final between England and Germany and take a look back at the two recent semifinal matches. What are we expecting on Sunday? Which players will decide the game? And who do we think will win? All that - and more - on the show.Sponsors! LinkedIn! Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS!FotMob! We love FotMob and so should you! FotMob is THE place to go to stay updated on live scores, player and team stats, in-depth match statistics and analysis, Fantasy points scoring, news articles, transfer updates, and more! Click here to download the app and make your soccer life that much simpler! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 2022 • 55min
Listener Questions! Gregg Berhalter's USMNT time machine, soccer-watching rituals, best crests, and more
It’s listener questions time! Ryan and Joe are here to answer your lovely inquires. You can find the full list of questions that we tackled down below.1) If Gregg Berhalter had a time machine that he could use during the World Cup Final to bring back a former USMNT player, who should he pick?2) How does the chaos going on with Iran’s men’s soccer team impact Group B at the World Cup?3) Is there a soccer equivalent to the Bobby Bonilla baseball contract?4) When watching games as a fan, whether in person or on TV, do we have any rituals?5) With many pro players looking for other positions in the sport as they age, why don't any players become referees after their playing career?6) What advice do we have for fantasy soccer players?7) What are our favorite soccer crests?Sponsors! LinkedIn! Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS!FotMob! We love FotMob and so should you! FotMob is THE place to go to stay updated on live scores, player and team stats, in-depth match statistics and analysis, Fantasy points scoring, news articles, transfer updates, and more! Click here to download the app and make your soccer life that much simpler! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 26, 2022 • 1h 7min
Bundesliga transfer window round-up w/ Manuel Veth: how will Bayern play without Lewandowski, could this be The Year of Reyna at Dortmund, Leverkusen holding strong and looking sharp, and much much more!
Veteran TSS guest Manuel Veth returns (in-between his various journeys around the world) to discuss all the latest moves in Germany. We spend a lot of time on last season's top four (Bayern, Dortmund. Leverkusen, and Leipzig) but also take a look at Wolfsburg, Frankfurt, Schalke, Bremen, Freiburg, and more! How will Dortmund shape up without Haaland (and possibly Haller)? Can Leverkusen's consistency be the difference maker for them this season? Could Wolfsburg be the surprise of the season, in a good way? Plus, which Americans are poised for a strong 2022-2023 campaign, who might be in a relegation battle, and plenty more Bundesliga goodness!Sponsors! LinkedIn! Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS!FotMob! We love FotMob and so should you! FotMob is THE place to go to stay updated on live scores, player and team stats, in-depth match statistics and analysis, Fantasy points scoring, news articles, transfer updates, and more! Click here to download the app and make your soccer life that much simpler! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 2022 • 60min
Euro 2022 semifinals preview! England look to conquer the Swedes, France face stern German opposition
Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven look back on an array of closely contested Euro 2022 quarterfinals, before looking ahead to the final four matchups!Sponsors! LinkedIn! Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS!FotMob! We love FotMob and so should you! FotMob is THE place to go to stay updated on live scores, player and team stats, in-depth match statistics and analysis, Fantasy points scoring, news articles, transfer updates, and more! Click here to download the app and make your soccer life that much simpler! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22, 2022 • 54min
Allocation Disorder: Darren Eales is leaving Atlanta United, MLSPA release free agent list + big exits at NYCFC, LAFC
Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio react to the news of Atlanta United President Darren Eales leaving the club for Newcastle. Plus, the MLSPA releases a list of upcoming free agents — who are the top players available? And, will there be big exits at NYCFC and LAFC?Sponsors! Today's show is sponsored by FotMob! We love them and so should you! FotMob is THE place to go to stay updated on live scores, player and team stats, in-depth match statistics and analysis, Fantasy points scoring, news articles, transfer updates, and more! Click here to download the app and make your soccer life that much simpler! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 2022 • 1h 7min
Listener Questions! Transfers we’d go back in time to stop, the next nation to win both a men’s and women’s World Cup, and much more
It’s listener questions time! Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to tackle your lovely soccer inquiries. You can find the full list that we answered down below:1) If we had a time machine, which transfers would we go back in time to block? And which ones would we make happen?2) Which country seems most likely to join Germany at the next nation to win both the men’s and the women’s World Cup?3) How does TSS view Carlos Tevez's soccer career now that he’s retired?4) Is Josh Wolff the next great hope for American managers?5) How do you shop for soccer tickets internationally?6) Who are some players that we had very high expectations for, but who never fully lived up to the hype?7) For Taylor, Ryan, and Joe: what is one food from your home town that you’d like Graham to try?8) Which of the other TSS hosts could last longest adopting Graham’s diet and routine?Sponsors! Today's show is sponsored by FotMob! We love them and so should you! FotMob is THE place to go to stay updated on live scores, player and team stats, in-depth match statistics and analysis, Fantasy points scoring, news articles, transfer updates, and more! Click here to download the app and make your soccer life that much simpler! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 2022 • 60min
Another trophy for the USWNT! Analysis of the final against Canada, takeaways from the tournament, standout players, and more
The USWNT won the Concacaf W Championship! Taylor and Joe are here to break down the final against Canada and talk big-picture takeaways from the tournament, standout players, players who struggled, and much more. Sponsors! Today's show is sponsored by FotMob! We love them and so should you! FotMob is THE place to go to stay updated on live scores, player and team stats, in-depth match statistics and analysis, Fantasy points scoring, news articles, transfer updates, and more! Click here to download the app and make your soccer life that much simpler! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 2022 • 59min
Reviewing the final group stage games of Euro 2022 and previewing the quarterfinal matchups, with particular emphasis on England v Spain AKA The Battle of Trafalgar II
On today's show, in Part 1, Graham and Taylor take a look back at the final group stage games of Euro 2022, and discuss which teams were the most disappointing (Norway), which players we will be sad to see head home (a couple of the Norwegians), and what we learned ahead of the knockout round (Norway won't be in it).In Parts 2 and 3 (starting around 19:43) we take an in-depth look at each of the quarterfinal match-ups, and try to predict the most likely tactics, 1v1 battles, and potential results.England v Spain: best all-around team vs the most technical team? Who wins and who changes their game plan first?Germany v Austria: high press and physical vs high press and physical = Not an ideal draw for Austria, but can they spring another surprise?Sweden v Belgium: get excited! get excited? Plus, The Return of Blackstenius (our new movie title, if nothing else)France v Netherlands: how might both teams line up without their most important attacking player, and why the Dutch will need to be less open if they want to contain a potent French attack.Sponsors! Today's show is sponsored by FotMob! We love them and so should you! FotMob is THE place to go to stay updated on live scores, player and team stats, in-depth match statistics and analysis, Fantasy points scoring, news articles, transfer updates, and more! Click here to download the app and make your soccer life that much simpler! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 2022 • 1h 4min
Transfer Analysis: How Koulibaly strengthens Chelsea, life after Lewandowski at Bayern and Barcelona's financial gamble!
Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven are here to discuss the very latest in transfer news, including Barcelona's baffling financial situation, how Kalidou Koulibaly improves Chelsea, Toronto FC's growing Italian contingent, and much more!Sponsors! Today's show is sponsored by FotMob! We love them and so should you! FotMob is THE place to go to stay updated on live scores, player and team stats, in-depth match statistics and analysis, Fantasy points scoring, news articles, transfer updates, and more! Click here to download the app and make your soccer life that much simpler! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 2022 • 56min
Allocation Disorder: DC United hires Wayne Rooney, Gareth Bale signing drama + LA Galaxy downfall
Sam and Paul open up this week’s show with Wayne Rooney being hired as DC United head coach. Plus, they dive into the war of words between Tanner and Thorrington on the signing of Gareth Bale. And, what has happened to the LA Galaxy?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


