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Our old friend (and podcast turncoat) Sam Stejskal is back on the show to discuss the MLS playoffs so far, preview the Conference Finals, and then spend 30 minutes or so breaking down the USMNT'S most-pressing tactical and roster concerns ahead of the World Cup. Does Jesus Ferreira fit with the way the team actually tends to play? How could we get more control from the midfield? Will Gio Reyna ever stop being perplexed by his teammates' decisions? All that and more!WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details—Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com and enter the code 'TSS20' at checkout to save $20 on your first Artifact!Mint Mobile!  Head to MintMobile.com/TSS to cut your wireless bill to $15 a month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Weekend Review episode, it's just Graham and Taylor and they're bringing out their thumbs... to do some thumbs up/thumbs down reviewing of the weekend that was. There are rhymes, conversations about players who best use their backsides, appreciation for VAR, dislike of VAR, and much much more! Plus the biggest talking points from some of the weekend's biggest results, including Chelsea-Man United, Tottenham-Newcastle, and Nottingham Forest-Liverpool, and a lengthy conversation about Leeds United, where the clock seems to be ticking ever louder for Jesse Marsch.WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details—Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Artifact! Go to heyartifact.com and enter the code 'TSS20' at checkout to save $20 on your first Artifact!Mint Mobile!  Head to MintMobile.com/TSS to cut your wireless bill to $15 a month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daryl Grove passed away 2 years ago today. He is missed.I wanted to say a few words for my friend, on a day that doesn't have to be sad... but still feels that way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! (you may have heard)The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details.--On this week's episode of The Big Thing, we're spending some time on Klopp-gate, or whatever nonsense title it's been given.Prior to last weekend's match against Manchester City, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp discussed his club's ability to compete financially with some of the richest clubs on the planet. He responded that, "there are three clubs in world football who can do what they want financially" and agreed with the idea that there is no ceiling to what those clubs are able to spend. Was he correct in his assessment? What do we make of the claims of xenophobia that came from Man City in response? Are oil-rich clubs warping modern football? We get into those and many other questions!--SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by...Helix Sleep! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS for up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! With Helix, better sleep starts now.LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Terms and conditions apply.HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/TSS65 and use code 'TSS65' for 65% off plus free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! (you may have heard)The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details.--We've got a double-interview episode of TSS today!Up first, Steph Yang of The Athletic discusses what it was like covering the USWNT ahead of the England friendly in the wake of the release of The Yates Report, and then goes deep on the tactical dilemmas facing head coach Vlatko Andonovski. All of that with an eye towards determining whether or not US supporters need to be at their respective Panic Stations.After that, Elliot Barr of the River City 93 podcast joins the show to talk about the conclusion of the regular season for the Richmond Kickers, their playoff outlook, and why this season has been one of the most enjoyable in recent memory.--SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by...Helix Sleep! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS for up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! With Helix, better sleep starts now.LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Terms and conditions apply.HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/TSS65 and use code 'TSS65' for 65% off plus free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details.--It’s time for listener questions! You can find the full list that we discussed down below:1) Which World Cup group stage match will have the biggest goal differential?2) Do national team coaches have a shelf life?3) If we were superstar soccer players, would we rather play for one club for our entire career or play for a number of elite clubs?4) What does Vlatko Andonovski like about Andi Sullivan’s interpretation of the No. 6 role?5) What’s prevented Andre Blake from making a big-money move to Europe?6) How do fans feel about Liga MX’s format?7) For each co-host, other than your primary club, what other jersey would you wear for free? And what other jersey would you have to be paid to wear?--SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by...Helix Sleep! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS for up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! With Helix, better sleep starts now.LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Terms and conditions apply.HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/TSS65 and use code 'TSS65' for 65% off plus free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to review the first round of the MLS playoffs! We discuss all six first round games in detail, talk giant tacos, and make predictions for the conference semifinals.--WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details.--SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by...Helix Sleep! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS for up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! With Helix, better sleep starts now.LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Terms and conditions apply.HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/TSS65 and use code 'TSS65' for 65% off plus free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan, Taylor, Graham and Joe look back on a weekend with an eventful Clasico, a blockbuster Premier League encounter, MLS Cup Playoffs, a man with a toaster on his head at a Wrexham game, and much more!--WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details.--SPONSORS! Today's show is brought to you by...Helix Sleep! Go to HelixSleep.com/TSS for up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! With Helix, better sleep starts now.LinkedIn! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Terms and conditions apply.HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/TSS65 and use code 'TSS65' for 65% off plus free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of The Big Thing, Joe Lowery is joined by Backheeled.com’s Arianna Cascone to talk about the NWSL’s regular season and to look ahead to the playoffs. Joe and Arianna discuss surprise teams and stars from the regular season, playoff favorites, X-Factors, and much more.It’s important to note that many people are acutely feeling the weight of the Sally Yates’ report that was published last week. On this episode, we’re choosing to spotlight many of the players and teams who have done great work on the field this year. You can find coverage of the Yates’ report in an earlier slot in our feed and in all of the places that we point to in this show’s intro.--WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to talk about the latest action from the Champions League Group Stage! We touch on nearly every game, Graham calls some people "useless", and we generally have a great time.--WE’RE DOING A LIVE SHOW!The TSS gang will be in New York City for a live show on Sunday, November 20th! We’ll be talking World Cup, USMNT, and so much more... Check out this link for tickets and the rest of the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.