Long-running American soccer show covering the USMNT, Premier League, Champions League, MLS, and more. If you enjoy analysis and silliness in equal measure, we're the podcast for you.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 83 days 23 hours 42 minutes
Bayern do Bayern things against Atletico, Real Madrid forget how to defend for 45 minutes, and Frank Lampard continues to confuse: Champions League recap w/ Sam Tighe
Taylor is joined by Sam Tighe (B/R and the Ranks FC podcast) to review as much of the action as possible from this week's Champions League games. We get into what Hansi Flick has unlocked at Bayern Munich, favorite Americans in Europe, doing keepy-uppies with Marcus Rashford, and the bonkers second half in Inter Milan v Borussia Monchengladbach. Plus, Sam tries desperately to say something nice about Frank Lampard. It's hilarious...
El Clasisco preview, plus examining Sevilla's title credentials and revisiting Diego Simeone's coaching philosophy w/ Graham Ruthven
Ahead of this weekend's El Clasico (Barcelona hosting Real Madrid), Taylor talks to Graham Ruthven about the respective states of both clubs, as well as how he thinks the game could play out... and why it might not quite as electrifying as seasons past. Plus, Diego Simeone's coaching philosophy, why we should be watching Cadiz, and Sevilla's title aspirations (and why their lack of depth in one key position might be a problem)...
Jeff Rueter on the Supporters Shield controversy, the USL Championship conference finals, and Andrew Carleton's present and future
0:00 - Taylor provides a brief update about Daryl, as well as the show itself 3:40 - The Athletic's Jeff Rueter joins the program after a quick 3 year hiatus. He explains the Supporters Shield controversy, previews the USL Championship Conference Finals, provides more insight into the new MLS Reserve League, and discusses Andrew Carleton's present (and possible future)...
An update on Daryl
I wanted to update everyone about the latest news regarding Daryl. The situation with Daryl’s liver has been deteriorating over the last couple weeks, which is the primary reason that he’s been in the hospital and not on the show. He had a procedure last week which we had hoped would buy him some time, but we received the news yesterday that there’s nothing more his doctors can do...
Allocation Disorder: Breaking down Brenden Aaronson's move to RB Salzburg, plus the business of buying and selling teams and the best moves of MLS this season
0:00 - Brenden Aaronson's move to RB Salzburg is wrapped up... or will be when he moves in January. But the deal is done! Is Salzburg an ideal landing spot for him at this point in his career? What will the move mean for Aaronson's national team career? Who's the next MLS player that could make the move to Europe? Paul and Sam have answers! 10:14 - "The worst kept secret in the sports business circuit" Getting into the finer points of Orlando City's sale to an unknown buyer...
Has the future of the USMNT ever looked as bright as it does right now? Plus, progeny overtaking legendary parents, the next jobs for Simeone and Zidane, and more listener questions w/ Ryan Bailey
On today's episode, Ryan and Taylor get into "Project Big Picture" and the fallout over Manchester United, Liverpool, and the EFL Chairman doing some backroom planning. What was the idea, why was/is it necessary, and where do we go from here? After that, it's on to your listener questions.....
Aaron Dolores of Black Arrow FC on being the opposite of a soccer hipster, the growth of black soccer culture in America, and the work that went into the Black Players for Change demonstration at MLS is Back
To start off today's show, there's a brief update about Daryl Grove's health status. After that, Taylor talks to Aaron Dolores of Black Arrow FC about a lot of different topics. How to watch soccer when you aren't as interested in tactics, how the intersection of soccer and black culture continues to expand in the United States, why Paul Pogba is soccer's Allen Iverson, and much much more. Sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Conmebol World Cup Qualifying round-up w/ Felipe Cardenas: Neymar scores, Falcao refuses to age, and Messi smiles!
The Athletic's Felipe Cardenas returns to the show to discuss the first two rounds of South American World Cup qualification. We talk about Brazil's strong start, Argentina's resilience, a coaching merry-go-round at Paraguay, and some tactics as well. Plus, the best pundits in South American, Ecuador's new Antonio Valencia, Neymar breaking records, and the teams most likely to be negatively impacted by having to play behind closed doors...
International break weekend review w/ Ryan Bailey: are the Euros going to be ugly, does Aston Villa deserve credit for Brazil and Scotland looking good, and much more!
Ryan and Taylor take a look back at all the International action from this past weekend, including England being the current Germany, current Germany being the old England, and Brazil continuing to be Brazil. Plus, Norway gives us reason for optimism at the Euros, Spain wear down the Swiss, and much much more from around the globe! Sponsors! Indochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more by using the code "Athletic" at Indochino.com Artifact! Check out HeyArtifact...
Allocation Disorder: Listener Questions spectacular! Plus, DC United parts ways with Ben Olsen; what happens next?
0:00 - Ben Olsen is out at DC United, which is truly the end of an era. How did we get here and how does the club move on from here? The guys discuss front office issues and possible coaching replacements. 15:26 - Allocation Disorder Mailbag time! What will NYCFC do with their open DP spot, how can the Chicago Fire become legitimately good, why is there so little transfer activity between MLS and USL, and much much more! Plus, YOUNG MONEY/CASH MONEY! Learn more about your ad choices...