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It's a big Western Conference preview episode from MLS Assist, with Joe Lowery and Jordan Angeli making very specific predictions for all 13 teams.Timestamps below:2:20 — Colorado Rapids6:14 — FC Dallas10:05 — Houston Dynamo13:38 — LA Galaxy17:50 — LAFC23:30 — Minnesota United28:20 — Nashville32:00 — Portland Timbers36:20 — Real Salt Lake43:00 — San Jose Earthquakes50:05 — Seattle Sounders54:30 — Sporting KC1:00:07 — Vancouver WhitecapsGot Eastern Conference predictions? Tweet them to Joe and Jordan before next week's episode:@JoeInCleats@JordAngeli   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's weekend review time!0:00 - Abbreviated Premier League chat and then lengthy discussion regarding Manchester City's 2-year ban from the Champions League and why it might all end up in disaster for UEFA.20:05 - Today's show is sponsored by Policy Genius! Get yourself some life insurance! Go to PolicyGenius.com and apply in minutes!22:13 - Lazio v Inter Milan: a Battle of 3-5-2s33:18 - Atalanta v Roma: positional anarchy abounds!39:48 - La Liga updates and Barcelona v Getafe: turns out... Messi is pretty, pretty good... and there's even more social media drama to be found!!!48:30 - PSG v Amiens: The Parisians went down 3-0, went up 4-3, and then conceded another for things to finish 4-4. GET READY FOR THAT DORTMUND-PSG FOLKS! It's going... to be epic!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl and Taylor discuss the breaking news that Manchester City have been handed a Champions League ban for the next two seasons. What happened, what might happen, and what still remains unclear? After that, they answer 10 listener questions.Who has the higher ceiling: Gio Reyna or Christian Pulisic?Now that the WNT has qualified for Tokyo, who’s in our 18 player squads?Why is the Milan Derby called the "Derby della Madonnina?"Which foreign players should NWSL teams spend allocation money on?What are some other strangely worded or specifically written soccer contracts?What are our thoughts on the US men's union's statement in support of the women's CBA legal fight?Why is there a 3pm TV broadcast blackout in England? How is Wayne Rooney doing at Derby and what do his performances tell us about the standard of MLS vs the Championship?What are the reasons for US Soccer Twitter and Reddit seeming to still dislike Berhalter?Why isn't there more player movement from USL to MLS from teams that aren’t affiliates?SPONSORS!QUIP! Go to http://getquip.com/listen to get your first refill freeHIMS! Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccer for your first month freeManscaped! Check out the new Lawn Mower 3.0 and get 20% off PLUS free Shipping with the code TSS at Manscaped.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new CBA has more money for players but also possible restrictions on that 3rd Designated Player spot. The Athletic's Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio ask whether or not MLS is really serious about competing with Liga MXGot feedback for the show? Contact Allocation Disorder on Twitter @AllocationDsrdr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl and Taylor go deep on each of next week's Champions League Round of 16 first-leg games, detailing tactics, key players, and important matchups. Timestamps below:2:55 — Atletico Madrid v Liverpool18:15 — Borussia Dortmund v PSG37:30 — Tottenham Hotspur v RB Leipzig53:45 — Atalanta v ValenciaSPONSORS!QUIP! Go to http://getquip.com/listen to get your first refill freeHIMS! Go to http://forhims.com/totalsoccer for your first month freeHELLO FRESH!  Go to http://hellofresh.com/tss10 and use code tss10 for 10 free meals  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor talks with Graham Ruthven about the Copa del Rey, La Liga, and the Champions League knockout round. Up first, Barcelona and Madrid have both been eliminated from the cup, setting up the prospect of an all-Basque final. What might that look like and how would it be perceived?After that, it's on to the various crisis/non-crisis states of Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid (crisis, non-crisis, crisis, respectively). We also take a look at some of the teams that have impressed in La Liga thus far, who might find themselves involved in the relegation battle, and preview some of the upcoming Champions League fixtures.Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Netsuite, the world's #1 cloud business system. Schedule your FREE product tour and receive your FREE guide at NetSuite.com/LISTENRoman, a digital health clinic for men. If you’re struggling with ED, go to GetRoman.com/TSS for a free online visit and free two day shipping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Lowery is joined by producer Daryl (filling in for Jordan Angeli) to name the 10 players new to MLS that they're most excited to see in 2020. Though it ends up being more like 12.Here are timestamps for the players we talk about:3:20 — Chicharito (LA Galaxy)9:15 — Alan Pulido (Sporting KC)14:15 — Kenneth Vermeer (LAFC)20:20 — Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew)26:20 — Leonard Owusu (Vancouver Whitecaps)31:10 — Fernando Meza (Atlanta United)37:58 — Jurgen Locadia (FC Cincinnati)41:04 — Yuya Kubo (FC Cincinnati)44:25 — Edison Flores (DC United)48:55 — João Paulo (Seattle Sounders)54:15 — Oswaldo Alanis (San Jose Earthquakes)59:30 — Younes Namli (Colorado Rapids)Today's show is sponsored by Quip, "the iPhone of toothbrushes." To get your first brush refill free, go to http://getquip.com/listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Taylor take a look back at the action from this weekend, including...0:00 - Today's episode is sponsored by Quip, the Tesla of Toothbrushes. Get your first refill free at getquip.com/LISTEN3:15 - Inter v Milan: Zlatan scores but Inter fight back in the Derby della Madonnina 17:48 - Today's episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh. Go to http://hellofresh.com/tss10 and use code tss10 for 10 meals free20:16 - Bayern Munich v RB Leipzig: a reminder that 0-0 draws can be super enjoyable to watch37:16 - Bayer Leverkusen v Borussia Dortmund: Dortmund's strategy of "who cares about defense, let's just score goals" finally comes back to bite them in the league... again.51:04 - Real Betis v Barcelona: is Quique Setien turning things around? Our answer is "... it seems like it... maybe?"1:07:33 -  Today's episode is sponsored by DoorDash. Our listeners can get $5 off their first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter code TSS.1:10:59 - Daryl is on the line to take a lengthy look back at the USWNT's 3-0 win over Canada in Concacaf Olympic qualifying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of a new podcast  for The Athletic, produced by the Total Soccer Show, Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal take a detailed look at the new MLS Collective Bargaining AgreementPaul and Sam know more about how MLS works than some people who work for MLS. They go through the ins and out of the new deal, explaining how the players made progress and won some concessions with this deal.Put this podcast on a charter flight right into your ears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

00:00 — Daryl's solo take on the US Soccer CEO news3:45 — Overview of the new MLS CBA14:45 — The Court of Arbitration for Sport's final ruling on whether or not FIFA should force the US to implement pro/rel 18:40 — Should New York Red Bulls fans be happy or worried that Wolves' Kevin Thelwell has been named head of sport?27:10 — Given Harry Kane's fitness issues, does England's best starting XI at the Euros still have him playing up top? What are some alternatives?35:10 — Can Erling Haaland play in the Champions League for Dortmund this year having played for RB Salzburg?36:20 — The Norwegian men's team hasn't been good for a while. Is Erling Haaland part of a new generation or a one-off for a team that is mediocre?41:20 — Today's show is sponsored by Simple Contacts. Get $20 off if you visit http://simplecontacts.com/tss20 and use code tss2044:30 — I’ve heard a few people say that Arturo Vidal isn’t a Barcelona player. What exactly is a Barcelona player? (Also: Leo Messi drama!)53:40 — Would a tennis-style challenge system fix VAR?59:20 — Who are the five most important people in the USMNT's World Cup qualification campaign?1:13:30 — Updates from the TSS Scouting Network  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.