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In June 2021, USL appointed its first-ever Sporting Director in Mark Cartwright, a former player, manager, agent and Technical Director at Stoke City. In an exclusive interview with TSS, Cartwright discusses the growth and ambition of USL, its position within the global soccer ecosystem, and the appetite for both pro/rel and a European schedule switch!Sponsors! Today's show is sponsored by FotMob! We love them and so should you! FotMob is THE place to go to stay updated on live scores, player and team stats, in-depth match statistics and analysis, Fantasy points scoring, news articles, transfer updates, and more! Click here to download the app and make your soccer life that much simpler! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we figured it was a good a time as any to answer your questions about the four co-hosts. A select few of the many many questions include what player or moment made us fall in love with soccer, which soccer or life opinions have changed over time, favorite albums, basketball ability, and podcasts we would be doing in an alternate life. We also bring back the Wikipedia Game (an old old favorite) and aim to keep doing so after things got competitive!Sponsors! Today's show is sponsored by FotMob! We love them and so should you! FotMob is THE place to go to stay updated on live scores, player and team stats, in-depth match statistics and analysis, Fantasy points scoring, news articles, transfer updates, and more! Click here to download the app and make your soccer life that much simpler! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio have let the news of MLS and Apple's TV deal marinate, and now give their additional reflections. Plus, the most concerning areas for the USMNT roster heading into the World Cup. And, what are the most interesting storylines for the MLS summer transfer window?Today's episode is sponsored by...LinkedIn Jobs! Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s listener questions time! Taylor, Ryan, Graham, and Joe gather around their respective microphones and tackle your wonderful questions. You can find the full list that we answered down below:1. What is a goal that everyone loves, but that you think is overrated?2. Why isn’t stoppage time more precise?3. If we could be in charge of a team in any country and in any league, where would that team be?4. If we assembled a TSS coaching staff, who would be the head coach, assistant coach, statistician, etc?5. Which teams are the top contenders going into the women's EUROs?6. With the winter World Cup coming up, how will fantasy soccer be impacted?Today's episode is sponsored by...LinkedIn Jobs! Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With all 32 participants in the World Cup now set, Graham, Joe, Ryan and Taylor take a look ahead to this winter's World Cup... even thought it will still be 85 degrees in Qatar. We go through each group to discuss latest developments, and get to the bottom of questions like:1) Will Qatar be competitive in a talented group?2) How concerned should England fans be about their recent form, and does form even matter in a group with this many relationships?3) Is this Argentina's year?4) Why is Denmark suddenly better than France?5) Will European giants dominate in Group E, or might the minnows find a way through?6) Who wins between Croatia and Canada?7) Brazil... still quite good? TLDL: yes8) Can Portugal play attractive soccer in a group that might reward a more practical approach?Today's episode is sponsored by...LinkedIn Jobs! Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's an MLS catch-up episode with Taylor Rockwell and Joe Lowery! We first discuss the Concacaf U20 tournament and the USMNT's opponents in their September friendlies, before going deep on the current MLS season. Joe explains, amongst many other things, how Cucho Hernandez could make the Crew instantly better, where Taty Castellanos should go if he ends up leaving NYCFC, the Union's missing piece that's limiting their on-field success, why TFC will still be fun when Insigne arrives, how the Revolution's sales aren't exactly helping them compete, why Atlanta fans should still be confident about making the playoffs, an MLS title in Texas, and why viewers should keep an eye on RSL.Phew. All that - and more - on the show.Today's episode is sponsored by...LinkedIn Jobs! Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan Bailey, Taylor Rockwell, Graham Ruthven and Joe Lowery are taking a look at the very latest summer transfer deals, including Raheem Sterling's potential move to London —where he might form part of a new-look Chelsea attack — Karim Adeyemi's arrival at Dortmund, and much more!Today's episode is sponsored by...LinkedIn Jobs! Did you know every week, nearly 40 million job seekers visit LinkedIn? Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s listener question time! Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to answer your lovely questions. You can find the full list that we discussed down below:1) With everything going on in Qatar, are we bad people if we still watch the World Cup?2) What can Gareth Southgate do to take England to the next level?3) Would the USMNT have qualified for the World Cup if they were in UEFA, CONMEBOL, or CAF?4) Would a combined North America national team be a contender to win the World Cup in 2022?5) What is the best starting XI that you can build from nations that didn’t make it to the World Cup, using at least one player from each confederation?6) Based off the most recent MLS salary figures, which teams are over/underachieving?Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Indochino! Get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more by using promo code TSS at indochino.com!Sunday! Get %20 off at checkout when you visit getsunday.com/TSS!American Giant! Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio give you the inside info on the new 10-year, $2.5 billion broadcast deal between Major League Soccer and Apple. How does the league benefit from this deal? Are there any concerns? Plus, how does Lionel Messi factor into this?Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Indochino! Get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more by using promo code TSS at indochino.com!Sunday! Get %20 off at checkout when you visit getsunday.com/TSS!American Giant! Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows at helixsleep.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor and Joe are back with their final game review for the June window! This time, we break down the USMNT's 1-1 draw with El Salvador. What can we take from this game? Who impressed? Who struggled? We talk about all of that - and more - on the show.Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Indochino! Get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more by using promo code TSS at indochino.com!Sunday! Get %20 off at checkout when you visit getsunday.com/TSS!American Giant! Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows at helixsleep.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode, Ryan Bailey chats with State de Reims brand-new signing Kobi Henry, who broke the USL transfer record with his move from Orange County SC. Henry chats about his development, his USMNT prospects and his future in Europe. Then, Orange County SC President of Soccer Operations and General Manager Oliver Wyss joins the pod to discuss the pioneering pro player pathway being forged in Southern California. Oh, and there's even some bonus Brad Friedel in there!Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Indochino! Get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more by using promo code TSS at indochino.com!Sunday! Get %20 off at checkout when you visit getsunday.com/TSS!American Giant! Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!Helix Sleep! Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows at helixsleep.com/TSS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did someone say listener questions? On this episode, Ryan, Graham, and Joe gather around their respective microphones to answer your questions! You can find the full list that we tackled down below:1) Do European leagues release salary data like MLS?2) Why aren’t there more good English managers?3) What nicknames can we come up with for USMNT players?4) With the 2022 World Cup taking place in the middle of the club season instead of at the end, will we see better games featuring fresher players?5) What are our craziest soccer predictions that will happen by 2030?6) What’s wrong with Sporting Kansas City?7) If national teams had to pull directly from their national flags, which teams would have the best kits?Sponsors! Today's show is brought to you by...Indochino! Get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more by using promo code TSS at indochino.com!Sunday! Get %20 off at checkout when you visit getsunday.com/TSS!American Giant! Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code TSS at american-giant.com!Helix Sl

The Athletic's Felipe Cardenas joins Taylor to discuss the USMNT's 5-0 Nations League victory over Grenada. What did we like, what do we need to see more of, and who from Concacaf is getting a fifth game at the World Cup? Plus, areas for improvement for Robinson, Long, LDLT, McKennie, Ferreira, Morris, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio bring you all of the key analysis from the USMNT’s 0-0 draw vs. Uruguay. What position is the biggest hole on the roster — GK, CB or number 9? Plus, does Gio Reyna start for this current USA squad? And, what are the club futures for the current USMNT stars? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s listener questions time! On this episode, Ryan, Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to answer your lovely questions. You can find the full list that we answered down below:1) How high does the USMNT need to finish in Qatar for Gregg Berhalter to keep his job until 2026?2) Is the USMNT better suited to play against better teams?3) Why does it seem like foreign coaches struggle in MLS?4) Do England and Scotland fans have the same roster conversations that U.S. fans have?5) Which teams do we think will make next year’s Champions League semifinals?6) If they changed the rules of penalty shoot outs to require the manager to take the first shot, which managers would improve their teams chances? Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by…Trade Coffee! Get $30 off your first order (plus free shipping!) by going to drinktrade.com/tss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two games down. Two games to go. We're halfway through this current international break, so Taylor called up Extratime's David Gass to get his thoughts on the present USMNT. What do we want to see in these next two games, who has already secured their spot on the World Cup roster, and who is currently on the outside looking in? Plus, we break down the performances of some of the MLS players on the current US roster, and discuss what they need to do to improve their game between now and when coach Gregg Berhalter makes his roster official. Players discussed in particular detail include Christian Roldan, DeAndre Yedlin, Aaron Long, Walker Zimmerman, Kellyn Acosta, Jesus Ferreira, Paul Arriola, and Jordan Morris.Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by…Trade Coffee! Get $30 off your first order (plus free shipping!) by going to drinktrade.com/tss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The transfer window doesn't open until July, but moves are already happening! We break down potential moves for Gareth Bale, Robert Lewandowski, Sadio Mane, Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku, and many more! Plus, Americans on the move, Americans that could do with a move, and a few done deals to round things out.Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by…Trade Coffee! Get $30 off your first order (plus free shipping!) by going to drinktrade.com/tss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor and Joe are back with another USMNT review! What did we make of the U.S.’s performance against Uruguay? Who played well? Who played poorly? Did Berhalter make any tactical changes? Answers to all of those questions - and more - on the show.Sponsors! Today’s episode is brought to you by…Trade Coffee! Get $30 off your first order (plus free shipping!) by going to drinktrade.com/tss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Nations League games and World Cup tune-up matches looming, Taylor talked with the The Athletic's Joshua Kloke (or more so peppered him with questions) about the Canada men's national team. How did the federation turn the program around to the extent they topped Concacaf World Cup qualifying, as well as which organizations and individuals deserve the most credit for that feat? There's also roster predicting, tactical refreshers, and an attempted trade involving Jonathan David. All that and more!You can pre-order Joshua's book "The Voyageurs: Canada's men's national team's quest for the World Cup" by clicking this linkAnd you can check out Mr Kloke's roster predictions piece over at The Athletic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Stejskal is joined by The Athletic’s Felipe Cardenas to react to the USMNT’s 3-0 win against Morocco in Cincinnati. Would McKennie, Reyna and Dest be able to be plugged into Berhalter’s formation change? And, why Charlotte FC fired Miguel Angel Ramirez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.