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Joe and Taylor spend about an hour discussing the USA's 2-1 loss to Honduras in Olympic qualifying. What was the USA trying to do, how did Honduras nullify that approach so effectively, and why weren't the Americans able to find a way back? We go deep on individual moments, as well as the overall tactical approach and the adjustments made along the way. Plus, what does the result mean for the program generally speaking and for Jason Kreis specifically, and and where we go from here?After that, it's on to the USMNT's 2-1 win over Northern Ireland, in which we saw Gregg Berhalter's potential new Plan B: a back three! What does this new look allow the team to do that they couldn't otherwise, who looked the most comfortable, who looked the opposite of that, and how might the game plan evolve from here?Sponsors!SoFi! For facts, analysis, and updates related to markets and financial awareness, listen to the SoFi Daily podcast every weekday.PolicyGenius! Head on over to PolicyGenius.com and in only minutes you can work out how much coverage you need, and compare quotes to find your best price.Freshly! Go to Freshly.com/TSS to get $40 off your first two orders. The meals are so easy AND so good!Vuori! Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at vuoriclothing.com/TSS You'll get 20% off your first purchase, plus free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Allocation Disorder, Paul and Sam talk all about MLS franchise valuations and the potential for growth in Major League Soccer.Why are MLS franchises being bought and sold for so much money? Why aren’t folks who are flushed with cash just going out and buy a Premier League team for a fraction of the cost of an MLS franchise? How do future television rights and the 2026 World Cup factor into MLS’s growth? Is a sort of closed promotion/relegation feasible at some point down the line? And where does Liga MX fit into MLS’s future?If you couldn’t tell, there’s a lot of meat in this one - and it's good stuff. Like top quality, choice stuff. None of that highly-processed ground beef.Sponsors!Sunday! Visit getsunday.com/TSS to get $20 off your custom lawn plan at checkout!Artifact! Use the code TSS40 to save $40 off your first Artifact!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!The Athletic! Go to theathletic.com/TSS to receive an all access subscription for just $1 a month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a USMNT extravaganza! Taylor and Joe break down the U.S. men's national team's friendly against Jamaica and analyze the U.S. U-23s' performance against Mexico in their final group stage game of Olympic Qualifying. Who stood out for the senior team against Jamaica? Is Kellyn Acosta a legitimate option at the 6 going forward? What would we like to see from the U.S. on Sunday against Northern Ireland?Then, in the U-23 portion of the show, Taylor and Joe provide some perspective on the Mexico game, talk about what the U.S. did well, what they didn't do so well, and put together a lineup for Sunday's semifinal game.Sponsors!Sunday! Visit getsunday.com/TSS to get $20 off your custom lawn plan at checkout!Artifact! Use the code TSS40 to save $40 off your first Artifact!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!The Athletic! Go to theathletic.com/TSS to receive an all access subscription for just $1 a month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor and Joe preview the USMNT's upcoming friendly against Jamaica that will take place on Thursday at 1PM ET. What on earth is going on with Jamaica right now (spoiler: there's a lot)? Are they primed to be a real contender in Concacaf going forward? What should we expect from them in this game?After going in-depth on Jamaica, Taylor and Joe turn their attention to the United States, breaking down Gregg Berhalter's March roster and putting together some potential starting elevens.Sponsors!Sunday! Visit getsunday.com/TSS to get $20 off your custom lawn plan at checkout!Artifact! Use the code TSS40 to save $40 off your first Artifact!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!The Athletic! Go to theathletic.com/TSS to receive an all access subscription for just $1 a month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor and Joe break down the United States’ 4-0 win over the Dominican Republic in Olympic Qualifying. Why was the first half so stagnant? What was the U.S. trying to do in possession with their rotated starting lineup? What did Jason Kreis change tactically heading into the second half? Taylor and Joe tackle those questions, look ahead to the rest of this tournament, and touch on the senior team’s roster updates for their March friendlies.Sponsors!Sunday! Visit getsunday.com/TSS to get $20 off your custom lawn plan at checkout!Artifact! Use the code TSS40 to save $40 off your first Artifact!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!The Athletic! Go to theathletic.com/TSS to receive an all access subscription for just $1 a month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Taylor and Graham are here to take a look back at the biggest games of the weekend!West Ham vs. Arsenal: The Hammers scored five goals in this London rivalry—but somehow didn’t win! We look at how West Ham faltered and why Arsenal were able to bounce back from 3-0 down. Leicester vs. Manchester Utd: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer doesn’t need to worry about the FA Cup anymore, but he might worry about his defensive midfield options…Lyon vs. PSG: The battle for Ligue 1’s top spot saw Kylian Mbappe shine almost as brightly as the Parisian’s kits! Celtic vs. Rangers: the Old Firm derby might not have had its usual energy levels, but there was plenty to talk about from the events in Glasgow. Sponsors: The Athletic! Go to theathletic.com/TSS to receive an all access subscription for just $1 a month!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!Sunday! Visit getsunday.com/TSS to get $20 off your custom lawn plan at checkout!Artifact! Use the code TSS40 to save $40 off your first Artifact! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor and Joe review the U.S.’s matchup with Costa Rica in Olympic Qualifying before talking about the USMNT’s roster for their upcoming friendlies and discussing the Champions League quarterfinal draw.Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!Policy Genius! Re-shop your auto and home insurance rates and you could save up to $1,055 at policygenius.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Taylor, and Graham team up to dissect this week's Champions League action! Manchester City vs. Borussia Monchengladbach - Pep’s side were too strong for Gladbach, whose suffering under soon-to-be-departed coach Marco Rose continues. Real Madrid vs. Atalanta - There’ll be no dark horse deep run for the Italians this season, who were ultimately outclassed by Los Blancos (who did something a little different with their formation).Bayern Munich vs. Lazio - We called this as a mismatch… and we were right! Chelsea vs. Atletico Madrid - Thomas Tuchel’s honeymoon period continues in London, where his side showed greater discipline and a better press than Atleti. American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!Policy Genius! Re-shop your auto and home insurance rates and you could save up to $1,055 at policygenius.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul and Sam start out with some USMNT roster talk before diving into MLS roster construction, the mysterious $10 million offer for Orlando City's Daryl Dike, and San Antonio FC youngster Jose Gallegos’ upcoming trial at Bayern Munich (and what that trial might signify for the entire youth development landscape in the United States).Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!Policy Genius! Re-shop your auto and home insurance rates and you could save up to $1,055 at policygenius.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this jam-packed USMNT-focused show, Taylor and Joe react to Yunus Musah's (also known as "yunus mUSAh") recent commitment to the United States. After the Musah chat, it's full steam ahead into Olympic Qualifying. Taylor and Joe analyze Jason Kreis' U.S. Olympic Qualifying roster, breaking down each position group, talking tactics, and giving their preferred starting XIs. Then, to round out the show, they've got bits of analysis on each of the United States' group stage opponents: Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico.Sponsors!American Giant! Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!Policy Genius! Re-shop your auto and home insurance rates and you could save up to $1,055 at policygenius.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.