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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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May 16, 2022 • 1h 8min
Weekend Review! Penalty drama in Liverpool’s FA Cup win, West Ham spoil City’s fun, a Milan-based club closes in on the Serie A title, and so much more
It’s Weekend Review time! Today, Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe chat all about the past weekend’s on-field action. How did Liverpool beat Chelsea to the FA Cup? What did West Ham do to frustrate City and delay their title win? We discuss those two games and look around at the rest of Europe (Serie A title race, relegation in Germany, Arbroath’s disappointment, and more) before stopping in MLS for a brief MLS Corner! All of that - and more still - on the show.Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...Better Help! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/TSSAmerican Giant! Save 20% on your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.comIndochino! Get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more by using promo code TSS at Indochino.comSunday! Full-season plans start at just $129, and you can get 20% off at checkout when you visit GetSunday.com/TSSTrade! Get started by taking their Coffee Quiz at DrinkTrade.com/TSS and get a total of $30 off your first order plus free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 2022 • 19min
Future of Sports Pt. 2
In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 2022 • 22min
Future of Sports Pt. 1
In episode one of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the fan experience may change: how going to games, watching games at home and how memorabilia is shifting from physical to digital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 2022 • 1h 12min
Allocation Disorder: Giorgio Chiellini to MLS? Favorite MLS signings of all-time + Miles Robinson’s injury
Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio get back to their nerdy roots on this episode of Allocation Disorder. Would Giorgio Chiellini change the perception of MLS as a “retirement league”? Which club would be the best fit for Chiellini? Plus, Paul and Sam discuss their favorite MLS signings of all-time. And, how does Miles Robinson’s injury affects the USMNT heading into the World Cup?Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Helix! Get up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/TSSStance Socks! Head over to Stance.com and get use promo code TSS to get 15% off your first purchase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 2022 • 46min
Talking NWSL with Backheeled’s Arianna Cascone! Separating NWSL teams into tiers, how the USWNT’s young stars are performing, Challenge Cup timing, and much more
On this episode, Joe is joined by special guest Arianna Cascone to chat all about the NWSL! Arianna writes for Backheeled.com and was kind enough to fill us in on how the NWSL season is going. Plus, who stood out in the Challenge Cup? Which teams could be on their way to a trophy this year? And which players should we be watching? We talk about all of that - and much more - on the show.Make sure to follow Arianna on Twitter and head over to Backheeled.com to read her work.Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Helix! Get up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/TSSStance Socks! Head over to Stance.com and get use promo code TSS to get 15% off your first purchase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 2022 • 1h 2min
The Greatest CB Pairings Ever, Brian Schmetzer's USMNT Credentials & Your Listener Questions!
Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery are here to field your questions! In this episode, the gang consider the greatest centre-back pairings of all time, the teams we'd like to see meet in an exhibition game, and Brian Schmetzer's potential as a future USMNT coach...Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Helix! Get up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/TSSStance Socks! Head over to Stance.com and get use promo code TSS to get 15% off your first purchase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 2022 • 1h 16min
Americans in Action: the major questions facing Gregg Berhalter, and players that can provide answers for the USMNT
Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to discuss the major areas of concern for the USMNT heading into a crowded June schedule (2 friendlies and 2 Concacaf Nations League games in 2 weeks).Who should start in goal? Which candidate is most likely to replace Miles Robinson? Is there enough depth out wide and in the middle? Does anyone actually have a proven number 9? All those and many more. Plus, the popularity of tea amongst co-hosts, pronunciation problems, spelling problems. settling the age old debate of "should goal scorers score goals?" and much much more!Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Helix! Get up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/TSSStance Socks! Head over to Stance.com and get use promo code TSS to get 15% off your first purchase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9, 2022 • 1h 7min
Weekend Review! Klopp isn’t happy with Spurs, Pep isn’t happy with everyone in England, Miles Robinson's injury, and much, much more
On this Monday’s episode of Weekend Review, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe take you through the biggest stories from the weekend’s action. We start in the Premier League, analyzing the 1-1 draw between Liverpool and Spurs before diving into City’s big win (and Haaland's reported arrival), Leeds’ struggles, and more. Then, it’s onto the title race in Serie A and the rest of the European action before a chat about MLS and the North Carolina Courage’s win in the NWSL Challenge Cup final! Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Helix! Get up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/TSSStance Socks! Head over to Stance.com and get use promo code TSS to get 15% off your first purchase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6, 2022 • 1h 2min
Allocation Disorder: Seattle Sounders win the CONCACAF Champions League + Walker Zimmerman's new deal
Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio recap a special night in Seattle, as the Sounders beat Pumas to win the CONCACAF Champions League in front of a record-breaking crowd. What does this win mean for the future of the Sounders and Major League Soccer? Plus, Walker Zimmerman signs a DP deal with Nashville. Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Stance Socks! Head over to Stance.com and get use promo code TSS to get 15% off your first purchase!Babbel! Right now, save up to 60% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 2022 • 1h 1min
Champions League Review! A miracle in Madrid & Liverpool reach another final!
The Champions League semi-final stage never misses! The conclusions to Real Madrid's bout with Manchester City and Liverpool's conquest with Villarreal turned out to be thrillers in their own ways! Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and Graham Ruthven are here to break down the action.Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Stance Socks! Head over to Stance.com and get use promo code TSS to get 15% off your first purchase!Babbel! Right now, save up to 60% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


