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We review Bayern Munich's comprehensive victory over Barcelona in the Champions League quarterfinals. When did it go from being an open game to being a slaughter, what did Bayern do to create such chaos, and how absurdly fun is Alphonso Davies? Plus, we spend the final third of the show giving a quick overview of the problems that have been mounting at Barcelona over the last 6-7 years, what they can do to solve some of them, and what the present situation means for the future of Leo Messi.

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The Athletic's Paul Tenorio and Sam Stejskal discuss Blaise Matuidi's move from Juventus to Inter Miami, and how and why the World Cup winner is not a Designated Player

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We spend the first 35 minutes of today's episode on RB Leipzig's 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinal, paying special attention to Mr Tyler Adams. After that, it's six listener questions:

Which non-Big 6 EPL club would you recommend for a starter fan in 2020-21?

If you could put a certain manager or a certain player on a club for pure entertainment purposes what would they be?

What would happen to the USMNT if Christian Pulisic suffered a horrible career ending injury or randomly decided to retire from soccer?

Why are English players so much more expensive in the transfer market compared to foreign players with similar CV’s

If the US had a more soccer-first sporting culture do you think the US would be a soccer superpower already?

Will Victor Osimhen's departure from Lille mean more playing time for Tim Weah?

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We open with Daryl thanking Taylor for being the best friend and co-host in the whole world, then we get into some soccer. Here are your timestamps:

 2:40 — Atalanta vs PSG, how Atalanta nearly did it, how PSG turned it around, and why Neymar actually played well

36:45 — Quick review of the Portland Timbers 2-1 win over Orlando City in the MLS is Back final. For more on this game, listen to the excellent MLS Assist podcast (it will make you instantly smarterer)

 48:05 — Discussing the Antonee Robinson to Sheffield United rumor (let's do it!) and ruminating on Weston McKennie's possible Hertha Berlin move, including our take on why Southampton suddenly seem less interested

1:05:50 — Updates from the Scouting Network, including some magic from Andrew Carleton

1:14:43 — Suprise outtake! (unless your read the show notes)

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Sam Tighe of the B/R Football Ranks podcast is back on the program to talk a little Europa League and a whole lotta Champions League. What to expect from each quarterfinal game, as well as the individual performers and tactical approaches that could mean the difference between eliminating and advancing to the next round. Plus, is Atalanta maybe the favorite versus PSG, is Bayern-Barcelona as one-sided as it seems, and specific examples of how Diego Simeone might be the most intimidating man on earth.

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0:00 - As we move toward the final, Paul and Sam discuss if MLS ended up getting the tournament they wanted and what "a success" looks like for the league.

16:02 - What will happen in the final, who should be feeling more confident, and why does Sam hate Nani?

19:52 - Reviewing the plans to resume the MLS regular season (and what impact, if any, the MLS is Back tournament will have on the coming season)

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Scuffed's Adam Belz discusses what several members of the USMNT need to do to improve their game, make the next step, or take the initial plunge to increase both their individual ability AND overall standing with Gregg Berhalter. We also talk ideal landing spots for exciting prospects, strengths and vulnerabilities of making too big a jump too quickly, and how one position that seems secure in the depth chart is possibly anything but.

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Toronto FC's Justin Morrow joins the show to discuss the Black Players for Change organization, his overall experience at the MLS is Back tournament, and what happens next for both the league and the BPC. 

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Our old pal Luke Moore returns to the show to discuss the FA Cup Final. Could Lampard have turned things around when Arsenal went ahead, how good has Pulisic been since the restart, and which players in the squad have had the strongest response to Mikel Arteta's managerial takeover (there's also a quick chat about the players that have done the opposite... which is to say we talk about Mesut Ozil). We also look at what Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Everton need to do in the transfer window to be prepared for the next campaign, and there's even some Champions League chat at the very end. 

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The Athletic's Carl Anka returns to TSS to provide a deep-dive review of Southampton's season: how they went from the relegation zone to comfortably mid-table survival, Ralph Hasenhuttl's unintentional nickname, and where Weston McKennie might (or might not) fit in with the squad. After that, there's plenty of Manchester United conversation, including who they should be pursuing in the transfer window and how to solve a problem like de Gea. 

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