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In this episode of TSS, Daryl talks to MLS Assist co-host Joe Lowery about what he and Jordan Angeli have planned, which teams are best equipped to handle the crazy kickoff times and Florida weather, and which players are worth keeping an eye on in Orlando.

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Paul and Sam are on the phone for their first ever emergency pod. Sound the alarm!!! FC Dallas have withdrawn from the MLS is Back tournament. What happened, where do we go from here, and how many more positive tests have there been?

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0:00 - An unplanned conversation about witnessing lobbed goals in person

3:30 - Manchester United continue their winning ways and we ponder which teams in the world could stand to do without the services of Bruno.

13:08 - The most exciting young English players that have Ryan feeling happy fizzles

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16:51 - A quick round-up of some of the biggest results in the Premier League this weekend, plus where does Bukaya Sako fit for Gareth Southgate?

22:28 - DFB Pokal Final: Bayern Munich win, Kai Havertz looks lonely, and should Robert Lewandowski be a Ballon d'Or candidate?

31:09 - Athletic Bilbao v Real Madrid: Sergio Ramos scores as Madrid grind closer to the title

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43:12 - Villarreal v Barcelona: a new formation should have Barca fans feelings better

53:08 - Serie A round-up, featuring Milan getting back to winning ways as we wonder what it would take to get the masses enthusiastic about Serie A again

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Taylor talks to Kim McCauley about all-things NWSL Challenge Cup. How have the Houston Dash turned things around so emphatically, which two teams (if combined) could compete with the North Carolina Courage, Julie Ertz's best (and natural) position, and much much more! Near the end of the show, we also get into the positive and negatives of CBS's coverage. 

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Taylor talks with Jeremy Ebobisse of the Portland Timbers and the USMNT about a wide range of issues, including why the BPC initially formed, what their short, medium and long term goals are, and why feel good moments can't be prioritized above long term battles. Plus, why it's okay to keep binge-eating Ben and Jerry's and why MLS probably won't stop you from doing so.

And here's a link to the piece Jeremy wrote which was mentioned several times in the interview.

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Up front, it's Manchester City v Liverpool: Guards of Honor, Phil Foden is the new David Silva, and Pep changes things up (maybe with an eye towards next season?)

After that, we've got listener questions, including who is the Scottie Pippen of soccer, when can we talk about the USMNT having a Golden Generation, 5-aside tactics, and much much more! And! If that's not enough, we close out with some Scouting Network updates.

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Paul and Sam discuss the latest news regarding the MLS is Back Tournament, including the situation with FC Dallas, the increasing number of positive tests, and the challenges of getting all the teams to Orlando as safely as possible.

Around 25:44, the guys move on to a discussion/explanation of why exactly the tournament is happening, as well as the decision making process that has led to the league reopening.

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We ask ourselves four Premier League questions, then answer four questions from listeners:

Man Utd’s 3-0 win over Brighton means they’re now 15 games unbeaten. How seriously should we take them? Are they 2020-21 title challengers? If not, why not?

Christian Pulisic was great again, but why did Chelsea concede three goals and lose to West Ham?

Arsenal now won three in a row (Southampton, Sheff Utd (FA Cup) and Norwich). What are they doing right? Any commonalities among goals scored?

Are Everton good now?

LISTENER QUESTIONS:

Did NWSL made a mistake by signing a TV rights agreement that places their games behind a paywall?

Should Weston McKennie stay at Schalke next year? If he moves, which EPL club would be an ideal destination?

Which teams are being promoted from the Championship? What does the race for those spots look like? Also, of the teams that are coming up which ones are most likely to do well?

Who has the authority to make the five substitutions rule permanent?

Take a look at this highlights reel of Brentford FC's Said Benrahma in action 

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Graham Ruthven is back on the pod and his whiteboard of zingers is ready to go! We go deeeeep on the situation at Barcelona: what's gone wrong, who can fix it and why has their recruitment strategy (or lack thereof) been so erratic? Plus, Real Madrid stay both dominant and consistent, Simeone finds a solution to his attacking problems at Atletico, and Valencia do their best to make Barcelona look like a well-oiled machine.

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We asked for your Liverpool title win questions and you did not disappoint. In this episode, we answer as many as possible. Hope you enjoy!

The Guardian story referenced: Liverpool's new boot room

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