Taylor talks to The Athletic's Jeff Rueter about a whole bunch of different topics pertaining to the American soccer landscape, including the ongoing MLS labor negotiations for the upcoming season, NWSL and the USSF "consciously uncoupling" in a surprise shift, self-relegation in USL and the merits thereof, and much much more!
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Updates on MLS labor negotiations (and the best moves of the offseason so far), plus a big news day for the NWSL w/ Jeff Rueter

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On this week's episode, it's Taylor hosting with Joe and Graham doing most of the answering... and that leads to an awful lot of American-centric discussion! Questions answered include...
1) What should be the next step in Brenden Aaronson's career?
2) Which American should Wrexham sign for next season's League One campaign?
3) Who would we want on our respective benches, if we were managers?
4) Why is David De Gea still a free agent?
5) How do we rate Malik Tillman's season at PSV, and what should be his next move?
6) Has this season been successful for Ange Postecoglu and Spurs?
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Americans at Wrexham, where next for Brenden Aaronson and Malik Tillman, breaking down Tottenham's development under Big Ange, and more listener questions!

Taylor, Joe, and Gass dive into the wild world of MLS, starting with Leo Messi’s insane performance for Inter Miami, moving to CF Montreal’s reported choice to part ways with their CSO, and ending with progress in the West and issues in the East. Then, it’s on to a chat with Evan Ream, author of “Not When, But If?”, a book all about soccer in Sacramento. Gass and Evan chat about the new book, the sport in Sac, and the MLS expansion fiasco.
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MLS Roundup! Leo Messi makes history in Miami, CF Montreal stay chaotic, and Evan Ream on soccer in Sacramento

The TSS Gang is here to review a weekend in which the two-horse Premier League title race saw Arsenal and Man City stay on track, while Liverpool recovered from their recent wobble with a big win over a sorry Tottenham side. Meanwhile, Real Madrid made their Liga win official, and Leverkusen remain undefeated!
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Weekend Review: Liverpool get back on track, Real Madrid clinch title

Reports suggest that Feyenoord coach Arne Slot will replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, with the Reds having agreed a fee to buy out the 45-year-old Dutchman's contract. On this week's Big Thing, the TSS Gang explain why Slot is an excellent fit for Liverpool - but why reservations about his suitability remain.
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The Big Thing: Is Arne Slot the right man for Liverpool?

Graham returns to reunite your favorite foursome, and do some Champions League reviewing! Bayern's discipline vs Carlo Ancelotti's eyebrow vibes set the stage for a back-and-forth thriller. What happens next? Plus, Dortmund wing their way past PSG. Can Mbappe and Company (PSG's new official name) find a way to be more efficient in the second leg?
Plus, celebrating Columbus' CCCCCCCCCC win, which send them to the final! Great goals, smart play, crafty time wasting, and much much more from Wilfried Nancy's high flyers!
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Updates on MLS labor negotiations (and the best moves of the offseason so far), plus a big news day for the NWSL w/ Jeff Rueter

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