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USMNT v El Salvador deep-dive review: Mud, rain, Musah shines yet again, and much more
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor and Joe are back with their final game review for the June window! This time, we break down the USMNT's 1-1 draw with El Salvador. What can we ...
USMNT defender Kobi Henry on breaking the USL transfer record, life in Orange County and his future in Ligue 1!
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Ryan Bailey chats with State de Reims brand-new signing Kobi Henry, who broke the USL transfer record with his move from Orange ...
Listener Questions! Why aren’t there more good English managers, crazy soccer predictions, USMNT nicknames, and more!
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did someone say listener questions? On this episode, Ryan, Graham, and Joe gather around their respective microphones to answer your questions! You ca...
USMNT v Grenada Nations League review w/ Felipe Cardenas of The Athletic
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Felipe Cardenas joins Taylor to discuss the USMNT's 5-0 Nations League victory over Grenada. What did we like, what do we need to see m...
Allocation Disorder: USMNT draws vs. Uruguay, huge hole at the number 9 position + Pulisic & McKennie transfer rumors
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio bring you all of the key analysis from the USMNT’s 0-0 draw vs. Uruguay. What position is the biggest hole on the rost...
Listener Questions! Foreign coaches struggling in MLS, managers taking penalties, Champions League predictions, and more
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s listener questions time! On this episode, Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to answer your lovely questions. You can find the full list tha...
David Gass discusses the USMNT in general and the MLS players on the current roster in particular
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two games down. Two games to go. We're halfway through this current international break, so Taylor called up Extratime's David Gass to get his thought...
Transfer window round-up: Americans that could do with a move, plus what happens next for Lewandowski, Mane, Pogba, Lukaku, and more!
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The transfer window doesn't open until July, but moves are already happening! We break down potential moves for Gareth Bale, Robert Lewandowski, Sadio...
USMNT v Uruguay deep-dive review: Who’s a lock for Berhalter’s World Cup roster, Musah’s performance, Scally’s struggles, and more
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor and Joe are back with another USMNT review! What did we make of the U.S.’s performance against Uruguay? Who played well? Who played poorly? D...
Talking all-things Canada men's national team w/ The Athletic's Joshua Kloke
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Nations League games and World Cup tune-up matches looming, Taylor talked with the The Athletic's Joshua Kloke (or more so peppered him with ques...
Allocation Disorder: USMNT defeats Morocco 3-0, Pulisic’s comments on fans + Charlotte FC’s mess
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Stejskal is joined by The Athletic’s Felipe Cardenas to react to the USMNT’s 3-0 win against Morocco in Cincinnati. Would McKennie, Reyna and ...
Listener Questions! The history of pro/rel, MLS World Cup prep, soccer book & movie recommendations, and more!
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Joe Lowery and returning champ Graham Ruthven are here to field your listener questions! On this episode, we imagine who...
USMNT v Morocco deep-dive review: new tactical wrinkles, whose stock is up and whose is down, areas for improvement, and much much more!
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No spoilers in the title!Joe and Taylor have a good old time breaking down the USA's EMPHATIC (I don't care what Joe says, it was emphatic) 3-0 friend...
The TSS End of Season Awards! Player of the year, best game, biggest overachievers, worst signing, and more
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s awards time! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe run through their end-of-the-European season awards. We dish out awards for best player, be...
2022 Champions League Final review! Deep-dive analysis on Liverpool v Real Madrid
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan is joined by Joe and Taylor to break down the 2022 Champions League Final! What happened prior to kickoff and did it have an impact on the game? ...
Allocation Disorder: USMNT roster for the June window
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Stejskal is joined by TUDN USA’s Michele Giannone to discuss the USMNT’s June window roster. How many strikers will make the official roster f...
Listener Questions! Which club teams could win the World Cup, should the USMNT’s relegated players stay in the second division, biggest upsets in history, and more
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Ryan Bailey and Joe Lowery answer your listener questions! From the age-old question of which club teams could succeed on the interna...
Serie A Season Review! Glory for Milan, a missed chance for Napoli & a shocker for Juventus!
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another calcio season is in the books, as Milan lifted the Scudetto for the first time in 11 years, pipping their neighbors Inter to the title on the ...
Weekend Review! City and Milan win titles, Mbappe makes La Liga angry, Lyon win the Champions League, we revisit our preseason predictions, and more
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's Weekend Review time! Ryan Bailey and Joe Lowery combine to look back at the biggest games and storylines from around the soccer world.City win th...
Bonus episode! Breaking down Gregg Berhalter's latest USMNT roster
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and Taylor are on the mics (with no music) to discuss the USMNT's latest roster. They read the roster release. They attended the virtual press con...
Allocation Disorder: 2022 MLS salaries released
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MLSPA salary dump! Sam & Paul discuss the bi-annual release that provides insight into the inner workings of the league. Which players are the big...
Bundesliga catch-up w/ Manuel Veth: big clubs heading back to the Bundesliga, Bayern and Dortmund's transfer activity so far, the situation with Lewandowski, shifting loyalties in Berlin, and much much more!
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor chats with Manuel Veth (Transfermarkt, Forbes) about all-things Bundesliga! Hertha in a surprise relegation playoff while Stuttgart survives by...
Listener Questions! Why can’t Manchester City win the Champions League, does turf increase injury risk, extra DPs or a larger salary cap in MLS, and much more
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe combine to answer your questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below:1) If you could spend o...
Americans in Action: predicting the USMNT's upcoming June roster and then debating those predictions
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's roster prediction time! The USMNT has 4 games coming up in June (2 friendlies and 2 Nations League), but who will make the roster for that camp? ...
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
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Future of Sports Pt. 2
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Future of Sports Pt. 1
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 gam...
Allocation Disorder: Giorgio Chiellini to MLS? Favorite MLS signings of all-time + Miles Robinson’s injury
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio get back to their nerdy roots on this episode of Allocation Disorder. Would Giorgio Chiellini change the perception of M...
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
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
The Greatest CB Pairings Ever, Brian Schmetzer's USMNT Credentials & Your Listener Questions!
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery are here to field your questions! In this episode, the gang consider the greatest centre-b...
Americans in Action: the major questions facing Gregg Berhalter, and players that can provide answers for the USMNT
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Concac...
Weekend Review! Klopp isn’t happy with Spurs, Pep isn’t happy with everyone in England, Miles Robinson's injury, and much, much more
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Allocation Disorder: Seattle Sounders win the CONCACAF Champions League + Walker Zimmerman's new deal
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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-b...
Champions League Review! A miracle in Madrid & Liverpool reach another final!
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Champions League semi-final stage never misses! The conclusions to Real Madrid's bout with Manchester City and Liverpool's conquest with Villarrea...
Pulisic’s potential summer move, the greatest individual seasons of all time, TSS soccer kits, and many more listener questions
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s listener question time! On this episode, Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to answer a number of your lovely questions. You can find the full list ...
Answering your USMNT and MLS-centric listener questions, including new striker options, MLS players at the World Cup, what makes for a good host city, and many more!
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to answer 6 USMNT and MLS-centric questions, plus one about new stats that we need in our lives.1) If you could com...
Weekend Review! Ancelotti’s Real Madrid win La Liga, a relegation battle in the Premier League, Nashville open a new stadium, and much, much more
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Weekend Review, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe dive into a host of topics from around the soccer world. Up front, Ryan disc...
Allocation Disorder: CONCACAF Champions League Final, MLS TV rights and ratings + transfer window rumblings
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio open up the mailbag and answer your best questions on the Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer TV rights and transfer w...
Champions Leg Review! Can anyone stop Manchester City and Liverpool? Plus, Benzema keeps Benzema-ing, Villarreal can’t get forward, penalties galore in CCL, and more
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe sink their collective teeth into the first legs of the Champions League semifinals. Up first, we discus...
The most successful interim managers, soccer players who could have played other sports, a Concacaf All-Star team at the World Cup, and many more listener questions
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we do our best to answer some listener questions, while also tackling the toughest issues... like if ketchup goes in the fridge or...
Americans in Action: Scouting Jonathan Gomez, Matthew Hoppe, and Eryk Williamson! Plus, which players who fell off the USMNT radar could still make an impact and more listener questions
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s edition of Americans in Action, Taylor, Graham, and Joe analyze three more players in the USMNT pool: Jonathan Gomez (segment one), M...
Weekend Review! Liverpool's triumph over Everton-housery, Bayern win another title & Man Utd are still not good!
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest Weekend Review, Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven analyze the Merseyside Derby and Der Klassiker, while also looking into ...
Allocation Disorder: D.C. United fires Hernan Losada, Inter Miami's stadium situation + what makes a good MLS owner
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio dive into D.C. United's decision to move on from Hernan Losada. What's next for DCU? Plus, there are so many different k...
The USMNT's next next generation of stars, the greatest passes of all time, strange contract provisions, and many more listener questions!
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, after a brief foray into the chaos that is DC United, we do our best to answer some particularly excellent listener questions!1) C...
Lori Lindsey discusses the ongoing evolution of the USWNT under Vlatko Andonovski, as well as the most exciting teams to keep an eye on in the NWSL this year
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of the US women's national team's combined 18-1 scoreline against Uzbekistan, Taylor talks to former US international/current analyst Lori...
Americans in Action: Scouting Folarin Balogun, Haji Wright, and EPB! Plus, could Jozy or Bobby Wood help the U.S. and more listener questions
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s edition of Americans in Action, Taylor, Graham, and Joe analyze three more players in the USMNT pool: Haji Wright (segment one), Falo...
Weekend Review! Zack Steffen and Manchester City have a bad day against Liverpool, Real Madrid’s comeback, Almeyda’s almost out of San Jose, and much more
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of Weekend Review, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into a ton of the action from around the soccer world. In the first segment, we discus...
Allocation Disorder: Seattle Sounders advance to the CCL final, MLS roster allocation + San Jose Earthquakes mess
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio open up this week's episode of Allocation Disorder with a recap of the Seattle Sounders' win against NYCFC in the CCL se...
Champions League review: Liverpool and Benfica's goalfest, Chelsea lose despite winning, Bayern cross their way out, and Manchester City give Atletico a taste of their own housery medicine
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We review a wonderful week of Champions League action, and take a quick look ahead to the semifinals matchups.1) Chelsea's tactical adjustment caused ...
Who wins if Guardiola and Klopp swapped clubs, unexpected relegation strugglers, alternate World Cup qualifying formats, and more Listener Questions
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to answer six listener questions, and also mock Ryan Bailey for his absence (whenever possible)...
Americans in Action: deep-dive analysis on 5 players currently outside the USMNT roster bubble
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to break down 5 players that find themselves outside the usual USMNT roster: what are their streng...
Weekend Review! High lines galore in City vs. Liverpool, controversy in El Tráfico, nobody wants to win Serie A, and much more
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Weekend Review time! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe combine to review the action from this past weekend, discussing Manchester City vs. Liverpoo...
Allocation Disorder: USMNT roster for Qatar, observations from qualifying + Portland Timbers scandal
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After an eventful World Cup qualifying campaign for the USMNT, Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio discuss some lingering questions, observations and analys...
Champions League Review! Pep and Simeone’s philosophical battle, Benzema keeps Benzema-ing for Real Madrid, Villarreal stun Bayern, and more
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Champions League quarterfinal time! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe dive into the four UCL matches from earlier this week. In th...
Creating the best XI of USMNT-eligible players who didn't play a single minute in World Cup qualifying, and many more listener questions!
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your favorite foursome is together again to answer some particularly excellent listener questions... after some non-sensical NFT chat to start the sho...
USMNTers who could (or should) move this summer, plus Stock Up/Stock Down for U.S. players after World Cup qualifying
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe discuss a few different USMNT-related topics. In the first and second segments, we chat about the U.S.’s dr...
Weekend Review! Inter Milan's triumph over Juventus, Chelsea's capitulation and World Cup draw analysis!
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Bailey, Graham Ruthven, Joe Lowery and Taylor Rockwell take a look back at the weekend's action, including but not limited to the Derby D'Italia,...
Allocation Disorder: The USMNT have qualified for the 2022 World Cup!
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The USMNT have punched their ticket to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar! Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio are LIVE from San José, Costa Rica following a succ...
Qualified! The USMNT are headed to the World Cup as we review their final qualifier against Costa Rica
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The USMNT are going to the World Cup!The U.S. clinched a spot at the 2022 Men's World Cup with a "successful loss" to Costa Rica on Wednesday night. O...
Listener Questions! Pulisic goal celebrations, CONCACAF strikers & the best-looking trophies!
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for more listener questions! Hurrah! Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruthven are on hand to answer your queries: The boys cover the CONCACAF striker ...
USMNT v Panama deep-dive review: lots of goals, lots of big moments, and World Cup qualification nearly secured!
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and Taylor (now talking into an actual, proper microphone) take a long look at the USA's emphatic 5-1 win over Panama in the penultimate game of W...
Allocation Disorder: The USMNT beats Panama 5-1, World Cup qualification is in sight
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio recap a dominant performance from the USMNT, beating Panama 5-1. How high does Pulisic elevate USA's ceiling? Which othe...
USMNT vs. Panama reaction: One step closer to the World Cup!
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor and Joe quickly recap the USMNT's World Cup Qualifier against Panama! What did the U.S. do well? Who impressed? And what was it like for Taylor...
Allocation Disorder: USMNT draws 0-0 with Mexico, Christian Pulisic's poor performance + World Cup qualifying scenarios
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of Allocation Disorder, Sam and Paul are joined by The Athletic's Felipe Cardenas LIVE from Mexico City after the USMNT draw 0-...
USMNT vs. Mexico deep-dive review! Big lineup decisions, big chances at the Azteca, and a big game on the horizon
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor and Joe are here to review the USMNT’s World Cup Qualifier against Mexico from Thursday night. How did Gregg Berhatler approach this game at ...
Listener Questions! Alternate USMNT formations, legendary goalkeepers and the origin of the 'nutmeg'
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan, Taylor, Joe and Graham are here to answer your questions! On this episode, we learn about legendary goalkeeper René Higuita, we ponder a strike...
Analyzing the latest USMNT roster and previewing Mexico, Panama and Costa Rica ahead of World Cup qualifying
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to break down Gregg Berhalter's (hopefully) final roster for World Cup qualifying. In Part I (and a little bit of P...
Weekend Review! Xavi’s Barcelona dismantle Real Madrid in El Clásico, Tammy Abraham shines for Roma, PSG have checked out, and much more
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s weekend review time! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe look back at the action from this past weekend. In the first segment, we di...
Allocation Disorder: John Brooks’ absence, Dest’s injury, rotation, and more USMNT roster analysis! Plus, CCL, MLS’s upcoming TV deal, and more
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss the USMNT’s roster for their upcoming World Cup Qualifiers. Who’s in the squ...
Champions League Review! Diego Simeone’s cult, Christian Pulisic scores, Ajax makes Joe sad, and much more
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Champions League Round of 16 is in the books! On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into the latest batch of games (and talk about MLS’s...
Americans headed towards relegation, unconventional jersey numbers, Aston Villa’s turnaround, and more listener questions
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe dive into a host of questions that you all provided! You can find the full list of questions that we tackled ...
Americans in Action: We predict the next USMNT roster, do some deep-dive analysis on Acosta and Aaronson, and discuss possible World Cup qualification scenarios
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe, as they each go through their predicted USMNT roster for the final three games of World Cup qualification. We take...
Weekend Review! Ronaldo is good again, Chelsea’s sanctions, PSG fans boo Messi and Neymar, FC Cincinnati get a win, and much, much more
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Weekend Review time! Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to discuss the soccer action from this past weekend. In the first segment, we analyz...
Allocation Disorder: MLS teams are thriving in CCL? Plus, MLS’s poor TV ratings, the rise of intraleague transfers, and more
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam dive into the latest set of Concacaf Champions League games. How are MLS teams doing? An...
Champions League Review! Big Benz sends PSG packing, Bayern score a touchdown against Salzburg, Liverpool and City get the job done, and more
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Champions League Round of 16 rolls on! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe discuss the latest action (and give a quick update on the Ch...
Listener Questions! The USMNT with a new star, the history of shirt swapping & the worst-ever individual performances!
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's Listener Question time, baby! Ryan, Joe and Graham are on hand to field your queries...When did the shirt swap tradition start?If national teams ...
USMNT player pool analysis: Jesús Ferriera, Tim Weah, Gaga Slonina, Sergiño Dest, and Luca de la Torre
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s USMNT player pool analysis time! Taylor, Joe, and Graham dive into five players in the U.S. pool to discuss what they’re good at, what they’...
Weekend Review! Manchester is blue, Jesse Marsch makes his Leeds debut, Milan win thanks to Giroud!
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe are here to look back upon a weekend where Manchester City humbled their crosstown neighbors in the derby, where Milan pr...
Allocation Disorder: Inside a mammoth survey of soccer executives from around MLS
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam break down their most recent story for The Athletic. The piece, titled “MLS anonymous ...
Will the Berhalter Project run through 2026, do managers target individual matchups, why doesn’t UEFA stagger Champions League start times, and more listener questions
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The whole gang is here to answer your questions! From staging a fictional round-robin tournament to choosing one commentator to narrate our lives, the...
The return of The Cooligans! Discussing their trip to Goodison Park, comedy in a post-pandemic world, and why the English need to learn to make decent coffee
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the return of our old pals! Alexis and Christian (THE COOOLIGAAAAAAANS!!!) make their return to discuss their recent documentary cataloguing thei...
Americans in Action: 9 USMNT-eligible players to keep an eye on this MLS season
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to discuss the latest news when it comes to Americans and Soccer (Marsch to Leeds confirmed, Brooks leaving Wolfsbu...
Weekend Review! MLS is back with a bang, chaos in the Carabao Cup Final, Jesse Marsch is reportedly headed to Leeds, and much more
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this Monday’s Weekend Review, Taylor, Ryan (he's back!), Graham, and Joe dive into the action (and the top stories) from the weekend.Up first, we...
Allocation Disorder: Mega MLS season preview! Predicting the Supporters’ Shield winner, MVP, Golden Boot, next steps for the league, and much more
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s edition of Allocation Disorder, Sam and Paul preview the 2022 MLS season, which starts on Saturday, February 26th! What is the next s...
Champions League Review! Rangnick is baffled at his Manchester United team, McKennie’s injury, Ajax continue to thrill, and much more
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s another Champions League review show! On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe chat about four more games from the Round of 16. Below, you can ...
MLS Western Conference Preview and Predictions: tough times in Texas, Nashville goes west, changes in LA, and a stacked Seattle team should go far
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part II of our 2022 MLS regular season preview is here! On yesterday's show, we previewed the Eastern Conference. Today, we're spending an hour-and-a-...
MLS Eastern Conference Preview and Predictions: Atlanta United’s dribblers, Shaqiri headlines the Fire’s rebuild, trophy contenders, and more
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 2022 MLS regular season starts this weekend! To help get you ready for the season, we’re dropping a two-part MLS preview over the next two days....
Weekend Review! The USWNT’s big win, an all-timer at the Etihad, Gio Reyna's injury, and much more
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Weekend Review time! On this episode, Taylor, Graham, and Joe recap the action from this past weekend. In the first segment, we talk Premier Le...
Bundesliga catch-up w/ Manuel Veth: could playoffs soon be a thing in the Bundesliga? Plus, Dortmund's defensive issues, Americans in the relegation battle, and much much more!
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our old pal Manuel Veth is back to discuss... a lot lot lot of things. We get into the potential for playoffs in the Bundesliga and why some people ar...
Champions League Review! Mbappe dazzles, Liverpool and Inter go end-to-end, Salzburg test Bayern, City dominate, and more
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Champions League is back! On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe chat about the first four games of the Round of 16. Plus, at the end we d...
Listener Questions! USMNT free kick takers, Super Bowl inspo & the coaches who didn't play!
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe have convened to answer your listener questions! From glimmers of hope in the Premier League relegation battle, to 'Gordi...
USMNT player pool analysis: Reyna, Steffen, Paredes, Zimmerman, and Miles Robinson
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with another USMNT player pool analysis episode! On this one, Taylor, Graham, and Joe sink their teeth into a handful of USMNT-ers to deter...
Weekend Review: Chelsea become world champions, Bayern falter and the Serie A title race intensifies!
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan, Taylor and Graham review a weekend in which Chelsea were crowned world champions, the Serie A title race remained poised, Bayern Munich suffered...
Allocation Disorder: Portland terminate Andy Polo’s contract, MLS’s record winter transfer window, Shaqiri to the Fire, concerns for Charlotte, and much more
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Sam and Paul discuss a handful of topics from around the MLS landscape. In the first segment, they di...
Steph Yang discusses the USWNT's SheBelieves Cup roster, the start of the NWSL season, and the roster builds of the league's newest teams
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Steph Yang is back on the show to discuss the USWNT's SheBelieves Cup roster. Lots of familiar faces missing (for various reasons), so ...
Champions League Round of 16 Preview! PSG and Real Madrid’s heavyweight clash, Ajax could go far, hipster matchups, and much more
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Champions League is nearly back! On this episode, our four hosts preview every matchup in the Round of 16 - which starts next week! In the first s...
Is Thomas Muller underrated, what are the benefits of relegation, why are there so few pro teams in Southern Italy, and many more listener questions!
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, your four co-hosts tackle a whole bunch of listener questions, including...1) What soccer hybrid sport would the USMNT have the be...
USMNT player pool analysis: Musah, Zardes, Pulisic, Sargent, Robinson, and Adams
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With another set of World Cup Qualifiers in the books for the U.S., Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of various...
Weekend Review! Senegal take AFCON glory, Milan heat up the title race, and Barcelona are (sort of) back!
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe are here to look back on an action-packed weekend! Senegal are your African champions after a slightly underwhelming fina...
Allocation Disorder: "Luca de la Torre has been good tonight" and other in-depth takes from USA-Honduras
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paul and Sam are up late to discuss the USA's 3-0 win over Honduras in World Cup Qualification... and also defrost a little bit. What can we take away...