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

Joe and Taylor take a look at some specific moments (most good, some bad) from 10 of the many, many Americans in action around the world this past weekend. We also get intro broader conversations about their roles in the USMNT, their respective positions on the depth chart, areas for improvement, and much much more! Players discussed:1) Matthew Hoppe (Schalke)2) Alan Soñora (Independiente)3) Gio Reyna (Dortmund)4) Tyler Adams (RB Leipzig)5) Weston McKennie (Juventus)6) Matt Miazga (Anderlecht)7) Yunus Musah (Valencia)8) Tim Weah (Lille)9) Josh Sargent (Werder Bremen)10) Reggie Cannon (Boavista)Sponsors!Quantic! Learn alongside students & alumni from around the world who match your potential. Learn more at Quantic.edu/theathletic!Wealthfront! Visit wealthfront.com/TSS to get your first $5,000 managed for free, for life!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at BlueNile.com!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping and $5 off your first order!Four Sigmatic! Save up to 40% and get free shipping at FourSigmatic.com/tss!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell and Graham Ruthven convene to discuss an eventful weekend for the beautiful game!0.00 - Marine vs. Tottenham: The Magic of the FA Cup was lightly sprinkled on Merseyside as eighth-tier Marine hosted Jose Mourinho’s Spurs. It was as uncompetitive as you’d imagine, but the event had plenty of highlights and quirks. 21.13 - RB Leipzig vs. Dortmund: The East Germans passed up on their chance to leapfrog Bayern Munich with a home loss to BVB. Once again, Erling Haaland was the star of the show.43.38 - Ajax vs. PSV: In what may have been the most entertaining match of the weekend, the honors were split evenly between the Netherlands’ two biggest sides. And the show was nearly stolen by a West Ham flop!54.25 - Roma vs. Inter Milan: The Giallorossi earned a point with a late equalizer, as Antonio Conte appeared to drop the ball with his substitutions. Sponsors!Wealthfront! Visit wealthfront.com/TSS to get your first $5,000 managed for free, for life!Quantic! Learn alongside students & alumni from around the world who match your potential. Learn more at Quantic.edu/theathletic!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at BlueNile.com!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping and $5 off your first order!Four Sigmatic! Save up to 40% and get free shipping at FourSigmatic.com/tss!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the first episode of Allocation Disorder in 2021, Paul and Sam are back to discussing MLS labor negotiations and the developments that have taken place since last they spoke. After that, it's on to some coaching changes with Greg Vanney now officially in charge of the Galaxy and Diego Alonso now officially not in charge in Miami. Plus, Mark McKenzie on the move, Kevin Molino is too, and Paul has words of positivity for Austin FC.Sponsors!NETGEAR! Find out what makes NETGEAR America’s number one choice for WiFi at NETGEAR.com/bestWiFiVuori! Get 20% off and free shipping when you go to VuoriClothing.com/TSSBlue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at bluenile.com!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor do their best to answer 7 Listener Questions:1) - There is a popular phrase on foot-soccer-ball Twitter "the streets won't forget" about player who was great for a short period of time, such as "the streets won't forget Adel Taarabt". Who is your favorite "the streets won't forget" player?2) - Weston McKennie for Paul Pogba straight swap - who says no?3) If Manchester United win a Cup and make the Champions League, is it a successful season?4) Where does Paolo Rossi rank in the importance of Italian football?5) Why are there not more trades in European soccer?6) With Schalke hurtling towards the record for longest winless streak in German soccer history, what are some famous bad records that clubs are proud of?7) Does Hansi Flick, much like Rodney Dangerfield, deserve more respect?Sponsors!NETGEAR! Find out what makes NETGEAR America’s number one choice for WiFi at NETGEAR.com/bestWiFiVuori! Get 20% off and free shipping when you go to VuoriClothing.com/TSSBlue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at bluenile.com!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Joe Lowery, Adam Snavely, and Adam Snavely’s beard run through nine wonderful listener questions! They also formerly bang the gavel on the Total Soccer Show Opinion Machine, so there’s that. 2:30 - Michael Bradley has received a lot of hate with the USMNT. What was the last great game he had before the hate began?13:28 - How would Gio Reyna’s career have been impacted if he had signed a pro contract with NYCFC?21:40 - How dependent is Berhalter’s tactical system on CBs playing on the side of their dominant foot?26:55 - How are college players selected to go to the MLS Combine and be eligible for the MLS SuperDraft?33:05 - What do you do if your child will watch soccer with you, but insists on rooting for the other team?36:03 - Would Brazilian Ronaldo be thought of as highly as Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele, and Maradona had he not suffered so many injuries?44:00 - How much do MLS teams make from jersey sales in comparison to other clubs around the world?48:56 - Who will be the oldest player in the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup squad?54:15 - If you could add one player to the USMNT for the 2026 World Cup, who would it be?Sponsors!SoFi! Every weekday morning, the SoFi daily podcast keeps you up to date with important business news, stock market happenings, and how they affect your financial life!fuboTV! Go to fubotv.com/TSS for 15% off your first month and a free trial!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at bluenile.com!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe and Taylor take a long look at the dual roster release that took place earlier today: one for the USMNT and one for the potential Olympic squad. Who will end up making that January camp friendly roster, which players have the best chance of challenging for time right now, and who could be critical in qualifying for the Olympics?After that, we review the weekend that was for 5 young Americans who did things in Europe: Josh Sargent at Werder Bremen, Tyler Adams at Leipzig, Zack Steffen at Man City, Christian Pulisic at Chelsea, and Gio Reyna at Dortmund.Sponsors!NETGEAR! Find out what makes NETGEAR America’s number one choice for WiFi at NETGEAR.com/bestWiFiVuori! Get 20% off and free shipping when you go to VuoriClothing.com/TSSBlue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at bluenile.com!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Bailey and Graham Ruthven join forces to discuss the biggest events of the weekend in soccer! 0.00 - Mauricio Pochettino officially announced as PSG coach: Will the Argentine be suited to life in Paris? What kind of changes will he make to his team?10.30 - Chelsea vs. Manchester City: In their best outing in nearly two years, City gave Frank Lampard the Blues, while exposing some tactical naiveté.29.08 - Rangers vs. Celtic: The Old Firm derby saw Steven Gerrard take a step towards his first-ever league title. Surely Rangers won’t let things slip now? 41.52 - La Liga Round-Up: Atletico Madrid earned a hard-fought victory over Alaves to cement their status at the summit of La Liga. Ryan and Graham also look at El Gran Derbi, a bucket list match for any soccer fan.53.35 - Borussia Dortmund vs. Wolfsburg: BvB turned around their home form and Jason Sancho scored a much-needed goal, but problems persist at the Westfalenstadion.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we sit on the precipice of 2021, Taylor Rockwell and Ryan Bailey provide some soccer-themed resolutions for players, managers and teams around the world! Happy New Year, y'all!Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...SoFi! Every weekday morning, the SoFi daily podcast keeps you up to date with important business news, stock market happenings, and how they affect your financial life!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at bluenile.com!fuboTV! Go to fubotv.com/TSS for 15% off your first month and a free trial!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping!Mack Weldon! Visit MackWeldon.com/TSS for 20% off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This may not be a year that we all look back upon fondly, but we're dedicating today's show to celebrating everything good soccer has given us in 2020! That's right—Taylor Rockwell and Ryan Bailey have lined up the categories and nominees for the most-anticipated awards ceremony since The Dundies!Sponsors!Today's episode is brought to you by...SoFi! Every weekday morning, the SoFi daily podcast keeps you up to date with important business news, stock market happenings, and how they affect your financial life!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at bluenile.com!fuboTV! Go to fubotv.com/TSS for 15% off your first month and a free trial!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping!Mack Weldon! Visit MackWeldon.com/TSS for 20% off your first order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manuel Veth returns to the show to discuss all-things Bundesliga. We start off with a lengthy look at Dortmund (where did it go wrong for Favre, where do they go from here, why has Jadon Sancho started poorly, and how good is Gio Reyna). Plus, Tyler Adams' role at Leipzig, why David Alaba might want out at Bayern (and if that means Chris Richards gets more minutes), the state of Werder Bremen, and why we should all be talking A LOT more about the work being done by Pellegrino Matarazzo at Stuttgart.Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by...SoFi! Every weekday morning, the SoFi daily podcast keeps you up to date with important business news, stock market happenings, and how they affect your financial life!Blue Nile! Thinking of popping the question? Take a look at an incredible, limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings at bluenile.com!fuboTV! Go to fubotv.com/TSS for 15% off your first month and a free trial!Magic Spoon! Head to MagicSpoon.com/TSS and use the code ‘TSS’ for free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.