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Premier League Previews and Predictions: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Brighton, Burnley, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We of course recommend listening to the whole thing, but here are the time stamps if you're looking for specific teams:From the top: We talk Leo Messi...

What are similarities and differences between Lampard's Chelsea and Berhalter's USMNT, and many more listener questions

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 - Laptop complaints and Messi updatesAnd then it's on to some listener questions...8:07 - Is Reggie Cannon’s pending move to Boavista really an...

Messi to Man City updates, the unwritten rules of soccer, the Thiago turn, and Rose Lavelle's dog

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Here are the timestamps:0:55 — Leo Messi to Manchester City, plus other transfer updates24:10 — What is the Thiago Turn? (See it here)30:58 — Wh...

Allocation Disorder: Dell Loy Hansen to sell Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals, Real Monarchs

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal explain what's happening in Utah Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The most interesting transfers so far, featuring James Rodriguez, Weston McKennie, Donny van de Beek, Thiago Silva, and many more!

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

1:46 - Gabriel Magalhaes to Arsenal, a move that has definitely probably happened.7:05 - Liverpool make a sneaky signing Kostas Tsimikas to help spell...

How Weston McKennie fits in at Juventus, with David Amoyal

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Weston McKennie really is joining Juventus. We all saw that coming, right?David Amoyal of the Calcioland is here to talk Daryl through the move and ex...

Deep dive into the Leo Messi leaving Barcelona story, with Graham Ruthven

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's more to the Leo Messi story than is immediately obvious. La Liga expert Graham Ruthven gives Daryl all the detail on what's going on at Barcel...

American soccer questions with Jason Davis of The Best Soccer Show

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Best Soccer Show is back! Daryl is joined by BSS co-host Jason Davis to discuss what's going on in American soccer, including the investment that'...

Champions League Final review: How Bayern Munich beat PSG

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We go deep on the Champions League final, starting with the tactics:What did Bayern and PSG tweak for the final and how well did those changes work?We...

UEFA Champions League Final in-depth preview: PSG v Bayern Munich

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For the first 35 minutes, we preview PSG vs Bayern, looking at all the important individual and tactical matchups and considering how each team might ...

Allocation Disorder: the obstacles preventing MLS from becoming a selling league

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of Alphonso Davies and Tyler Adams playing in the Champions League semifinals, the fellas take a look at MLS and its evolving position on the...

Bayern Munich v Lyon Champions League review, plus USMNT World Cup qualifying schedule updates

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 - Bayern Munich stick to their proven style and come away with a 3-0 win in the Champions League semifinal. What vulnerabilities did they exploit...

RB Leipzig v PSG: how much blame for the result goes to Nagelsmann's suit?

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan and Taylor get into what went so wrong for Leipzig and so very right for PSG, plus the tactical adjustments that made the difference, expectation...

Will Messi leave Barcelona? Champions League semi-final previews, Mewis and Lavelle to Man City

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First up, we talk Messi's rumored Barcelona exit. Where did this story start? Where might he go? Is he actually going to leave? And what do we think  ...

Man City v Lyon: Did Pep overthink it? Plus: USMNT and MLS questions with Joe Lowery

16 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For the first 36 minutes, Daryl and Joe analyze Lyon's win over Man City. Did Pep overthink it? Listen to find out.Then we answer some USMNT and MLS-t...

How Bayern Munich smashed Barcelona, and what happens next for Messi and Co

15 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We review Bayern Munich's comprehensive victory over Barcelona in the Champions League quarterfinals. When did it go from being an open game to being ...

Allocation Disorder: How Miami got Matuidi on a TAM deal and what it says about MLS spending constraints

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Athletic's Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal discuss Blaise Matuidi's move from Juventus to Inter Miami, and how and why the World Cup winner is not a...

Tyler Adams takes RB Leipzig to the Champions League semis! Why are English players so pricy? What if soccer was the USA's #1 sport?

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We spend the first 35 minutes of today's episode on RB Leipzig's 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinal, paying special att...

How Neymar and PSG beat Atalanta, plus: Timbers win MLS is Back, McKennie and Robinson transfer rumors

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We open with Daryl thanking Taylor for being the best friend and co-host in the whole world, then we get into some soccer. Here are your timestamps: ...

Discussing the most exciting individual match-ups in the Champions League quarterfinals w/ Sam Tighe

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Tighe of the B/R Football Ranks podcast is back on the program to talk a little Europa League and a whole lotta Champions League. What to expect f...

Allocation Disorder: Discussing the plans to resume the MLS regular season (with fans in the stands)

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 - As we move toward the final, Paul and Sam discuss if MLS ended up getting the tournament they wanted and what "a success" looks like for the le...

How McKennie, Dest and many more USMNT players can take their game to the next level w/ Adam Belz

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scuffed's Adam Belz discusses what several members of the USMNT need to do to improve their game, make the next step, or take the initial plunge to in...

Toronto FC's Justin Morrow discusses Black Players for Change and the latest efforts undertaken by the organization

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Toronto FC's Justin Morrow joins the show to discuss the Black Players for Change organization, his overall experience at the MLS is Back tournament, ...

Luke Moore on the FA Cup Final, the injury to Christian Pulisic, and the Arsenal players that have best responded to Mikel Arteta

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our old pal Luke Moore returns to the show to discuss the FA Cup Final. Could Lampard have turned things around when Arsenal went ahead, how good has ...

How Southampton turned their season around, what's gone wrong with David de Gea, and the best monologuers in wrestling w/ Carl Anka

01 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Athletic's Carl Anka returns to TSS to provide a deep-dive review of Southampton's season: how they went from the relegation zone to comfortably m...

Allocation Disorder: MLS is Back, but the TV ratings remain the same. What low viewership means for MLS, and how the league can move forward

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Your intrepid hosts begin by discussing the latest results in the MLS is Back tournament, as well as the reality of European scouts hungrily waiting t...

MLS is Back tournament updates w/ Joe Lowery: who are the best emerging USMNT prospects, how have LAFC been so good without Carlos Vela, and much much more!

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Lowery of MLS Assist returns to the show to preview the tournament quarterfinals by taking a look at each team, what they've done well and where t...

New USMNT World Cup qualifying schedule, greatest USMNT center-back pairing, how to name an MLS team, and more

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's a listener question special, where we get into [deep breath ... ] the USMNT's new schedule, whether or not Gio Reyna should start right now, the ...

20 takeaways from the 2019-2020 Premier League season w/ Ryan Bailey

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan and Taylor discuss their 20 biggest takeaways from the Premier League season that was, including Frank Lampard getting it mostly right at Chelsea...

13 Premier League finale questions answered, plus Houston Dash v Chicago Red Stars NWSL CC final review

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Big show! For the first hour or so, we answer multiple quick-fire questions about the final day of the Premier League. What happened to Leicester? Wha...

Allocation Disorder: Knockout round predictions, what's wrong with Atlanta United and the LA Galaxy, and what will the MLS schedule look like when the season resumes

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

3:50 - What's going wrong with Atlanta United and the LA Galaxy, and can their respective current coaches fix the issues?19:12 - Commiserations to the...

NWSL Challenge Cup Final preview (and semifinal review) with Lori Lindsey

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lori Lindsey joins the show to discuss the NWSL Challenge Cup Final, including the key players for both Houston and Chicago, as well as the likely app...

Where is Kai Havertz going, how will City strengthen to keep pace with Liverpool, and much more Premier League transfer speculation w/ Sam Tighe

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor talks to Sam Tighe (BR Live) about all things Premier League: why have Southampton been so strong since the start and how will they keep it goi...

USMNT updates from Gregg Berhalter, Christian Pulisic's goal and assist vs Liverpool, how West Ham held Man Utd

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gregg Berhalter gave a recent press conference in which he discussed many, many national team topics. We discuss some of the most interesting aspects ...

Meg Linehan on Angel City entering the NWSL, plus which players to watch in the Challenge Cup semis

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meg Linehan returns to the show to discuss Angel City, the newest expansion team in NWSL. How many people are involved, where will the team play, and ...

Man Utd v Chelsea FA Cup semifinal review, plus Spirit v Sky Blue and Reign v Red Stars NWSL quarterfinals

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Timestamps!From the start, we talk about Chelsea's win over Man Utd in the FA Cup semifinal. What Lampard did right, Ole got wrong, and why it's not a...

Arsenal v Manchester City FA Cup deep-dive review, plus NWSL knockout round analysis

19 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 - We review the FA Cup seminal between Arsenal and Manchester City AKA one team getting their tactics exactly right40:24 - Reviewing Friday's NWS...

Allocation Disorder: Which players and teams are impressing at the MLS is Back tournament?

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

MLS is Back is well and truly underway, so The Athletic's Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio discuss which teams and players have stood out in the first co...

USMNT transfer rumor extravaganza

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With some sort of transfer window about to happen, we look at the many many USMNT players who might be on the move. It's a long show so here are the t...

NWSL Challenge Cup knockout round preview w/ Kim McCauley

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kim McCauley returns to discuss the final round of games in the Challenge Cup qualifying round before we move on to preview the knockout round match-u...

Do Europe's big soccer leagues need a salary cap? Why do Bundesliga teams sign young Americans? Plus: Man Utd v Southampton review

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We open by telling you you're missing out on MLS Assist. Good news is you can listen here, for free.Then, timestamps:1:00 — We give you the CBS All-...

Weekend Review: City's Champions League ban overturned, Jose gets it just about right in the North London Derby, and much much more!

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 - CAS overturns Manchester City's Champions League ban. We try to figure out what happened and what comes next.11:42 - North London Derby, or how...

Allocation Disorder: Nashville drops out, player protests, and Thierry Henry getting frustrated. MLS is Back!

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Paul and Sam catch up on some news, including Nashville dropping out of the tournament and the subsequent group realignments that have been necessary,...

What's going on at Wigan, the worst team that could accommodate both Messi and Ronaldo, and more listener questions

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

2:50 - What is going on at Wigan and are we buying into the conspiracies13:04 - What does it mean when someone says a player is playing with his back ...

Christian Pulisic analysis and appreciation special, plus: What happened to Stoke City?

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First, if you're interested in MLS, then please subscribe to our superb spinoff show MLS Assist. You won't be disappointed.Here are your timestamps fo...

MLS is Back preview with Joe Lowery

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

MLS Assist is now a separate show, please go and subscribe to it wherever you get your podcasts. MLS Assist will be publishing daily episodes througho...

Allocation Disorder Emergency Pod: FC Dallas withdraws from the MLS is Back tournament

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Paul and Sam are on the phone for their first ever emergency pod. Sound the alarm!!! FC Dallas have withdrawn from the MLS is Back tournament. What ha...

Weekend Review w/ Ryan Bailey: most exciting English players, Lewandowski for the Ballon d'Or, and Barcelona's new look

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 - An unplanned conversation about witnessing lobbed goals in person3:30 - Manchester United continue their winning ways and we ponder which teams...

NWSL Challenge Cup updates and analysis w/ Kim McCauley

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor talks to Kim McCauley about all-things NWSL Challenge Cup. How have the Houston Dash turned things around so emphatically, which two teams (if ...

Jeremy Ebobisse discusses the formation of the Black Players Coalition of MLS, as well as life in the Orlando Bubble

05 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor talks with Jeremy Ebobisse of the Portland Timbers and the USMNT about a wide range of issues, including why the BPC initially formed, what the...

Manchester City v Liverpool abbreviated review, plus the Scottie Pippen of soccer, American Golden Generations, and more listener questions

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Up front, it's Manchester City v Liverpool: Guards of Honor, Phil Foden is the new David Silva, and Pep changes things up (maybe with an eye towards n...

Allocation Disorder: "This thing is happening" MLS is Back remains on schedule, despite COVID concerns

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Paul and Sam discuss the latest news regarding the MLS is Back Tournament, including the situation with FC Dallas, the increasing number of positive t...

A good, long look at Man Utd's attack, Chelsea's defense, Arsenal's patterns, Everton's solidity, plus: McKennie on the move and more

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We ask ourselves four Premier League questions, then answer four questions from listeners:Man Utd’s 3-0 win over Brighton means they’re now 15 gam...

What's gone wrong at Barcelona and where do they go from here? Plus more La Liga updates w/ Graham Ruthven

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Graham Ruthven is back on the pod and his whiteboard of zingers is ready to go! We go deeeeep on the situation at Barcelona: what's gone wrong, who ca...

How Liverpool FC won the Premier League: all your questions answered

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We asked for your Liverpool title win questions and you did not disappoint. In this episode, we answer as many as possible. Hope you enjoy!The Guardia...

MLS Assist: 10 Very Specific Predictions for the MLS is Back tournament

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From where you'll see the most attempted dribbles to who will receive the most through balls, Joe and Jordan offer 10 very specific predictions for th...

Weekend Review: 4 strong semifinalists in the FA Cup, Sargent scores, Real Madrid's spine is stronger than Barcelona's, and the NWSL is back!

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 - Go to Fubo.tv/TSS for a 7-day free trial1:45 - Norwich v Manchester United: why were the commentators using golf voices?10:09 - Leicester v Che...

Liverpool FC are Premier League Champions! Plus: Christian Pulisic's best game so far for Chelsea

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lots to discuss, timestamps below:0:55 — Congrats to LFC!3:30 — Australia and New Zealand will host the 2023 World Cup6:50 — Turner says no than...

Allocation Disorder: MLS is Back schedule and Covid-19 updates

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 - MLS is Back/Covid updates: with more positive tests around the league and the overall state of Florida, will the tournament definitely happen? ...

Serie A roundup w/ David Amoyal: Crazy Inter returns, Sarri and Juventus still not vibing, and how the pandemic will impact the Italian transfer market

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's live soccer happening again in Italy, which means it's time for a refresher with our pal David Amoyal of The Calcioland Pod. We discuss why Sa...

NWSL Challenge Cup preview w/ Kim McCauley

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor talks to Kim McCauley (All for XI) about the structure of the Challenge Cup following Orlando's withdrawal, before moving on to talk about each...

MLS Assist: An MLS is Back Extravaganza!

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 - The details and pertinent info for the MLS is Back tournament15:46 - Get your custom mask today at Podiumwear.comand bookmark them for when you...

Can I Kick It co-hosts Elliot Barr and Chenier Durand II are telling the stories of Black soccer icons

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elliot Barr and Chenier Durand II are co-hosts of the new podcast Can I Kick It, which celebrates and tells the stories of Black soccer players, coach...

Weekend Review: Pulisic and Reyna shine, Arsenal don't, and Real Madrid go top

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 - Aston Villa v Chelsea: give Pulisic the Ballon d'Or now?11:22 - West Ham v Wolves: Adama Traore. That is all.18:37 - Today's show is sponsored ...

Jordan Ferrell and Edreece Arghandiwal of the Oakland Roots discuss reopening in the Coronavirus era

20 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor is joined by Jordan Ferrell (head coach) and Edreece Arghandiwal (co-founder/CMO) of the Oakland Roots to discuss, amongst other things, reopen...

Deep-dive review of Spurs vs Man Utd, aka Pogback II: The Bruno-ing, plus: Norwich vs Southampton

20 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

At the top of the show we discuss the Black Players Coalition of MLS. For more on the BPC, follow @BPCMLS on TwitterThen we get detailed on the tactic...

Allocation Disorder: Will MLS teams play the kids in Orlando? And what's happening at the Vancouver Whitecaps?

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Pannes is out as Vancouver Whitecaps CEO after just six months, and sporting director Axel Schuster has stepped up to absorb Pannes' old job. Sam...

The Premier League is back! Aston Villa-Sheffield United and Manchester City-Arsenal reviews

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

2:14 - We have a schedule for the Champions League!4:31 - Aston Villa v Sheffield United AKA How Hawkeye dropped the ball19:16 - Go to ForHims.com/tot...

The Premier League returns! Here's what to watch out for

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We highlight the players, stories, tactical trends and more to keep your eye on as the Premier League makes its long-awaited return to our screens on ...

MLS Assist: 10 Americans in MLS who could (and should) make the move to Europe

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, your intrepid hosts return to discuss which Americans could (and should) make the jump to Europe. The rules, as with last week:Players must...

Weekend Review w/ Ryan Bailey: Barcelona and Real Madrid are back to their winning ways while Bayern Munich inches closer to the title

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 - Today's show is sponsored by Fubo! Go to Fubo.TV/TSS today and start your free 7 day trial4:48 - Barcelona v Mallorca14:50 - Athletic Bilbao v ...

La Grande Inter vs Lippi's Juventus — why Helenio Herrera's team was more than just catenaccio

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We step back in time to profile Helenio Herrera's catenaccio-loving, but not nearly as defensive as you think, Inter team that won two European Cups i...

Allocation Disorder: MLS is back! Analysis, excitement... and a little confusion

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sam and Matt provide some necessary updates regarding the 2020 MLS Is Back tournament. Who went into what group and how will it all be structured? Plu...

La Liga returns! Sevilla-Real Betis review, plus why Man United need to be more selective with the Number 7 shirt

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

1:20 - Sevilla v Real Betis review AKA Set Pieces, Set Pieces15:28 - Today's show is sponsored by Fubo! Go to Fubo.TV/TSS today and start your free 7 ...

Benny Feilhaber talks in depth about his USMNT career: 2009 Confederations Cup, 2010 World Cup, and 2017 in Couva

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Benny Feilhaber is a very patient man. The former USMNT midfielder answered all Daryl's questions about his international career, his first call-up, t...

MLS Assist: 10 players who could (and should) make the move to Europe

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joe and Jordan name 10 MLS players who could and should move to Europe. But, there are conditions to being on Joe and Jordan's Future Transfer List:No...

Who is the Michael Jordan of soccer? And what if the US had qualified for the 2018 World Cup?

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's listener questions! Got one for us? Please submit hereTimestamps:0:00 - Weston McKennie continues to take a stand and US Soccer might make a rule...

Premier League schedule, Timo Werner to Chelsea, plus profiles of Eusebio's Benfica and Man Utd's treble-winners

06 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Timestamps!1:10 — Tony Sanneh on racism in the United States. This clip is excerpted from Tony's interview with Grant Wahl. For the full episode lis...

Soccer and politics in South America, with George Quraishi

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is the third episode of the TSS Book Club. Daryl and George Quraishi are working their way through David Goldblatt's book "The Age of Football: S...

Allocation Disorder: The drama behind the scenes of MLS returning to play

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of Allocation Disorder...0:00 - Paul and Sam share their thoughts on the current state of the country13:17 - Getting into the nitty...

"I didn't steal the penguin. I borrowed him" Lutz Pfannenstiel on his illustrious playing career and enhancing the scouting network at Fortuna Dusseldorf

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor talks to Lutz Pfannenstiel about the many ups and downs of his playing career, his philosophy when it comes to scouting and roster construction...

Can the USMNT win the World Cup in 2026? Plus: soccer player protests, prized memorabilia, and more

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's listener questions! Got one for us? Please submit hereTimestamps:1:40 — Black Lives Matter9:05 — Can the USMNT win the 2026 World Cup?21:15 —...

MLS Assist: The Goals Added soccer metric explained, with John Muller of American Soccer Analysis

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Lowery is joined by John Muller of American Soccer Analysis to talk about goals added, the new soccer metric that captures the effect of every tou...

Weekend Review w/ Ryan Bailey: Premier League restart concerns, a potential lockout in MLS, and actual soccer in the Bundesliga

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After a slightly somber start, Ryan and Taylor discuss the Premier League restart, plans for the resumption of the Champions League, and a looming loc...

Premier League return date, USMNT WCQ news, plus: Who's the best player in Concacaf?

30 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Plenty to talk about on today's show. Here are your timestamps:1:40 — Premier League is coming back June 1713:55 — Use code TSS for 10% off at Haw...

Allocation Disorder: USMNT depth chart and starting XI

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio discuss the USMNT's depth chart and pick their preferred starting elevensThis episode is a companion to Paul's interview...

Discussing the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup w/ Meg Linehan

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The NWSL is returning to action this summer, with the NWSL Challenge Cup scheduled to run from June 27 until July 26th, when a tournament champion wil...

What's wrong at Schalke, right at Hertha Berlin, and very right at Bayern Munich w/ Manuel Veth

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Manuel Veth is on the line to discuss Schalke's abysmal form, a looming goalkeeper battle at Bayern Munich, the most valuable Americans, and why Jadon...

Borussia Dortmund v Bayern Munich review w/ Bobby Warshaw, plus how to evaluate the development of Americans in the Bundesliga

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby "I take audio production seriously" Warshaw returns to the show to help break down Borussia Dortmund v Bayern Munich. How fine were the margins,...

MLS Assist: the best Designated Players in MLS history

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There gave been many great Designated Players in MLS history, and then there have been quite a few that have been the opposite of that. Joe and Jordan...

Bundesliga Sunday Review: discussing Schalke-Augsburg and Mainz-Leipzig, plus a Dortmund-Bayern preview

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan and Taylor review the biggest moments from Sunday's Bundesliga actionSchalke 0 - Augsburg 3Mainz 0 - RB Leipzig 5Koln 2 - Dusseldorf 2They then p...

Saturday Bundesliga Review! Wolfsburg-Dortmund, Bayern Munich-Frankfurt, Gladbach-Leverkusen, and Josh Sargent vs The World

23 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

3:13 - Wolfsburg v Dortmund: John Brooks does his best to stifle Erling Haaland and Company16:41 - Today's show is sponsored by... TheBlackTux.com —...

Allocation Disorder: detailing the positives and negatives of The MLS Orlando Plan

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Your second favorite soccer-podcast-duo go deep on Major League Soccer's plan to resume play via a summer tournament in Orlando. What will be the stru...

Premier League teams return to training, Bundesliga preview, profiles of Sacchi's Milan, Beckenbauer's Bayern Munich, 1967 Celtic, 1986 Steaua Bucharest, and 1991 Red Star Belgrade

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Here are you timestamps!Starting at 3:05 — The Premier League is back in action! Sort of. They're training at least. In small groups. And the Bundes...

The best farewell games in soccer history, featuring Pele, Cruyff and many more

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We talked "best debuts" last week, so now we're getting into best farewell performances in soccer. It could be the final game of a player's career or ...

MLS Assist: Luchi Gonzalez goes deep on his FC Dallas philosophy and developing future USMNT players

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Lowery has a detailed conversation with Luchi Gonzalez about  the FC Dallas head coach's football philosophy and tactics, his approach to develop...

Fútbol with Grant Wahl: Tyler Adams interview

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

TSS has partnered with Grant Wahl to launch a  new interview podcast, Fútbol with Grant Wahl.The first episode of FwGW, in which Grant interviews Ty...

Grant Wahl on his time at Sports Illustrated, The Beckham Experiment, his new podcast, and how to book big-name guests

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Daryl talks to Grant Wahl about his career in soccer journalism and his new project, the Fútbol with Grant Wahl podcast, which the TSS is helping pro...

Bundesliga review: Detailed breakdown of Borussia Dortmund v Schalke and RB Leipzig v Freiburg

17 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Daryl and Taylor go deep on Borussia Dortmund vs Schalke. No spoilers in the show notes, but analyze the tactical setup of both teams and break down w...

Allocation Disorder: Major League Soccer has a plan to return to play, but will it work?

16 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The 2020 MLS season had only just got going when it was brought to an abrupt halt by the coronavirus pandemic. MLS has a plan to replace the regular 2...