Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ...

Ryan, Taylor and Joe convene to break down everything that happened in an entertaining Champions League Final between Chelsea and Manchester City!Plus, the TSS gang answer some listener questions! Hurrah!Sponsors! BlueChew! Get your first month free using the promo code TSS at BlueChew.com!Freshly! Go to Freshly.com/TSS for $40 off your first two orders!Aura! Go to Aura.com/TSS to get access before anyone else and 3 months for free!ManScaped! Get 20% off and free shipping with the code TSS at Manscaped.com!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Taylor and Joe analyze the USMNT's latest match: their battle with Switzerland on Sunday. No spoilers, but we talk about each team's tactical approach, notable individual performances, what the U.S. did well, what needs to improve, and much, much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam start out by analyzing U.S. Soccer’s decision to end their partnership with Soccer United Marketing. What are the pros and cons of this move? What does it mean for Major League Soccer? And how could it impact MLS’s ability to negotiate their next TV deal?After discussing all of those things, Paul and Sam move onto a chat about MLS’s fan landscape and answer some of your lovely questions!Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!ManScaped! Get 20% off & free shipping, with the code TSS at Manscaped.com!Policygenius! You can save 50% or more on life insurance by comparing quotes at Policygenius.com!BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe, Ryan and Taylor get into the details' details about this weekend's Champions League Final. We start off focusing on City and their 800 different lineup/formation possibilities, before moving on to Chelsea, who are courteous enough to at least play the same shape every week. Along the way, we discuss the critical match-ups and tactical battles that could make all the difference, try to figure out how much Christian Pulisic will factor into things, and give some Very Specific Predictions for the Actual Super League's final game!Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!ManScaped! Get 20% off & free shipping, with the code TSS at Manscaped.com!Policygenius! You can save 50% or more on life insurance by comparing quotes at Policygenius.com!BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that many of Europe’s top leagues have finished up their domestic seasons, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe combine to answer some end-of-the-season themed listener questions! You can find the full list of questions down below:1) Which title win from Europe’s top five leagues was the most impressive this year?2) Who are some players from relegated teams around Europe that would really benefit some teams that stayed up?3) Would Liverpool have challenged for the Premier League title if Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez had stayed healthy?4) Are there any teams who spent much of the season at the bottom of their league but started to hit their stride toward the end of the season? 5) Will Taylor admit that Manchester City are a bigger club than Manchester United if City win the Champions League Final on Saturday?6) What story or event in the world would have made Daryl the happiest this season?7) What were the best (and worst) transfers this season?Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!ManScaped! Get 20% off & free shipping, with the code TSS at Manscaped.com!Policygenius! You can save 50% or more on life insurance by comparing quotes at Policygenius.com!BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this special end-of-season Americans abroad review show, Taylor and Joe are joined by the Scuffed Podcast's Adam Belz to talk about the season that was for Americans playing across the Atlantic. Which American made the best move? Which American is most in need of a move? Which player in each position group had the best season? We answer those questions - and many more!Before handing out those awards, Taylor, Joe, and Belz discuss the USMNT's roster for their upcoming Nations League games. Plus, what does this four game window represent for the USMNT? Belz has thoughts.Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!ManScaped! Get 20% off & free shipping, with the code TSS at Manscaped.com!Policygenius! You can save 50% or more on life insurance by comparing quotes at Policygenius.com!BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Taylor and Graham convene to discuss the denouement of Europe’s biggest leagues, and more!La Liga title race: Atletico Madrid picked up their first title since 2014 on a highly dramatic final day in Spain!Premier League conclusion: Chelsea and Liverpool squeaked into the Champions League spots on the final day, thanks in part to Leicester’s (on-brand) poor end to the season. Was this finish Jurgen Klopp’s greatest Liverpool triumph? Bundesliga final day: Robert Lewandowski broke Gerd Muller’s goalscoring record with his 41st of the season in Bayern’s 5-2 win over Augsburg!Serie A conclusion: Napoli Leicester-ed their way our of Champions League contention, while Juventus snuck back on to Europe’s top table!Seattle Sounders vs. Atlanta Utd: Seattle’s undefeated season continues, but Atlanta showed some encouraging signs of improvement as they limbed to third in the East. Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!ManScaped! Get 20% off & free shipping, with the code TSS at Manscaped.com!Policygenius! You can save 50% or more on life insurance by comparing quotes at Policygenius.com!BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam discuss one of the purest joys on the Major League Soccer calendar: Salary Dump Day. Which teams are throwing good money after bad? Which teams are putting their dollars to good use? What lessons can we (or future MLS expansion teams) learn from the salary data? After answering all of those questions, our hosts move on to talk about the return of the Columbus Crew and the USMNT's roster for their May 30th game against Switzerland.Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Helix! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/TSS! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!Wealthfront! To get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/TSS!LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs will help you hire the right person for your role. And, your first job post is free! Just visit LinkedIn.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Stejskal of The Athletic and the Allocation Disorder podcast is back on TSS and ready to talk about, first and foremost, dogs. But then! It's on to the latest USMNT roster: who's in, who will play where, and why we might not see a lot of these faces again this summer. After that, we take a look at the latest MLS Salary Dump (Sam's favorite day of the year according to Taylor) and share some thoughts about the present situations of both FC Cincinnati and the Columbus Crew.Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off when you use code TSS at American-Giant.com!Helix! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/TSS! Heineken! With a busy summer of soccer on the way, stay refreshed with the crisp taste of Heineken!Wealthfront! To get your first $5,000 managed for FREE, for life, go to wealthfront.com/TSS!LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs will help you hire the right person for your role. And, your first job post is free! Just visit LinkedIn.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Taylor, Ryan, and Joe assemble (not unlike the Avengers) to answer your listener questions. Is it Chris Richards Time for the United States Men's National Team? How did Sporting Clube de Portugal win their first league title in 19 years? Answers to both of those questions, and many more, on the show. You can find the full list of questions that we discussed down below!1) With Aaron Long's recent injury, is it Chris Richards' time to shine for the USMNT?2) How are player ratings determined? Is the rating completely statistical or is there a subjective element?3) What can MLS do to better develop players who are in their early 20's to help provide solid depth for the USMNT?4) Theoretically, if COVID restrictions were lifted and it was 100% safe to travel, what city would we visit to see both the best soccer and have the best vacation experience this summer? 5) How did Sporting Clube de Portugal win the Portuguese league for the first time in nearly two decades?6) Is the five sub rule here to stay? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.