Drew and Sean are joined by ASA contributor and University of Virginia assistant-coach A.J. Barnold (@ajbarnold) to talk about the USMNT roster and the team under Arena, the MLS SuperDraft, how MLS teams identify and scout talent, and the role of the college game in the MLS and USMNT development structure. A.J.'s article (co-written with Aaron Neilsen) on the players available in the draft can be read here. We mention a couple articles during the podcast. Here is Bill Reno's article on how terrible MLS teams are at selecting goalkeepers in the SuperDraft, and here is his article on why Blake didn't deserve to win Goalkeeper of the Year in 2016. Visit americansocceranalysis.com for more analytically based content. You can follow ASA (@analysisevolved),  Drew Olsen (@drewjolsen) and Sean Steffen (@seansteffen) on twitter and ASA on facebook.  

Drew, Sean, and Jared are back! (again). This podcast is all about the USMNT.. Brace yourselves. Here's Jared's article defending Jurgen, but we all know he doesn't really believe it... right? Visit americansocceranalysis.com for more analytically based content. You can follow ASA (@analysisevolved),  Drew Olsen (@drewjolsen), Sean Steffen (@seansteffen), and Jared Young (@jaredeyoung) on twitter and ASA on facebook.  

Drew and Sean are back! We begin by talking about how dumb Pokemon is and how cool Rogue One looks, but then even leave some time to talk about MLS! We give our takes on if NYCFC and Colorado are actually good, we give our guesses on if Toronto can actually be beaten by the rest of the East, and argue over if the Union are over or under performing. Then, like some morons, we dissect Bruce Arena's tirade against analytics and try to figure out of Portland, Seattle, or San Jose is most likely to grab a playoff spot. At one point Drew says that this Giovinco article about his shooting was by @lowedownstats. Rob Lowe does cool work, but it was actually Alex Brodsky (@highpressblog). Check him out! Visit americansocceranalysis.com for more analytically based content. You can follow ASA (@analysisevolved),  Drew Olsen (@drewjolsen) and Sean Steffen (@seansteffen) on twitter and ASA on facebook.  

This week Harrison is joined on the phone by SB Nation's own Rob Ursy as they briefly mention the train wreck of the USMNT and what we gleamed from nine matches (Spoiler Alert: not much). Next we talk about how everyone is leaving MLS or is rumored to do so. Then we get an update on Atlanta United prior to their innuagral season, how their putting their roster and more importantly who is putting the roster together. Lastly we perform a mock expansion draft where Harrison forces Rob to choose ten players from a long list of "possible draftees" examining who might just be available for the new club next season. Visit americansocceranalysis.com for more analytically based content. You can follow ASA (@analysisevolved),  Harrison Crow (@harrison_crow) and Rob Usry (@robusry) on twitter and ASA on facebook.  

Harrison and Sean return to conquer your hearts with a thrilling rendition of why they dislike Graham Zusi versus the alternatives of an unproven, yet exciting creative talent and then a 17-year old fresh off his prom (NEVER ACTUALLY MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST, FAIL!) with Sean bringing some fresh numbers and perspective. Talk continues around Argentina, their ELO, ELO in general and then Harrison provides a pretty simplistic bottom line of what the US defenders need to do to prevent goals (besides get lucky). The duo bestow some thoughts concerning the NYCFC attack, Mike Grella, compare the sunk cost fallacy to Lucas Melano and then discuss what Portland would do if they had to replace Adi... (actually there is no answer, it would just suck a lot). Lastly, they discuss a bit of the Amway Canadian Championship final, first leg and discuss Michael Bradley in a thrilling return of the superlative game. Visit americansocceranalysis.com for more analytically based content. You can follow ASA (@analysisevolved),  Harrison Crow (@harrison_crow) and Sean Steffen (@seansteffen) on twitter and find us on facebook.  

This week we try to not rehash old themes with our views on the USMNT but inevitably end up there while comparing the two US victories against Costa Rica and Paraguay. Sean and I also explore the so called jerkle-hyde Costa Rica performances and their similar expected goal out puts. Then Sean does his best 3 minute comedy routine while I attempt to built Excel formulas on the fly and it all pretty much is as awful as that all seems.  Lastly, we discuss Christian Pulisic and the feasibility of him getting significant minutes on an MLS squad and the current trend in age groups among MLS teams.  Visit americansocceranalysis.com for more analytically based content. You can follow ASA (@analysisevolved),  Harrison Crow (@harrison_crow) and Sean Steffen (@seansteffen) on twitter and find us on facebook.  

Harrison and Sean sit down with the lovely Wendy Thomas and have a little chat about the USMNT, how they fared against Colombia and the state of the current roster in Copa America and the future going forward with Jurgen Klinsmann...we also all come to unanimous decision that the USSF should basically give all the monies to Liverpool for Jurgen Klopp.  Visit americansocceranalysis.com for more analytically based content. You can follow ASA (@analysisevolved),  Harrison Crow (@harrison_crow), Sean Steffen (@seansteffen) and Wendy Thomas (@bardsblond) on twitter and find us on facebook.  

Harrison and Sean get together to break down the strength/abilities of the roster for Copa America. Sean believes he has cracked the Klinsmann code on why Michael Orozoco has been named to the squad and they break down why the USA are flaunting the third highest odds in winning the tournament. Visit americansocceranalysis.com for more analytically based content. You can follow ASA (@analysisevolved),  Harrison Crow (@harrison_crow), Sean Steffen (@seansteffen) and Drew Olsen (@DrewJOlsen) on twitter and find us on facebook.  

This week there is a lot to talk about concerning Kei Kamara, the Columbus Crew and New England with tactics, financial, values and all the sorts of things you would expect us to consider with the trade. Additionally, the last week has been pretty crazy with some lopsided shot differentials that left a couple teams on the wrong side of the points. We address the chaos of shot totals and the value of expected goals in small sample size while also considering game states. Visit americansocceranalysis.com for more analytically based content. You can follow ASA (@analysisevolved),  Harrison Crow (@harrison_crow), Sean Steffen (@seansteffen) and Drew Olsen (@DrewJOlsen) on twitter and find us on facebook.  

This weeks episode was actually recorded a little over a week ago. But no matter much of the content is still relevant because the reality is that MLS teams don't really fluctuate from week to week as much as some people try to make it seem in power rankings. Jared Young once again joins the cast and we talk about the two more unlikely teams that sit on top ... or near top (Philadelphia still leads the Eastern conference in PPG) of their respective conferences. I hope you enjoy it! Visit americansocceranalysis.com for more analytically based content. You can follow ASA (@analysisevolved),  Harrison Crow (@harrison_crow), Sean Steffen (@seansteffen) and Jared Young (@JaredEYoung) on twitter and find us on facebook.