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On this Monday’s Weekend Review, Taylor, Ryan (he's back!), Graham, and Joe dive into the action (and the top stories) from the weekend.

Up first, we discuss how the soccer world is reacting to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (with more on that at the start of the third segment). After the opening, we chat about Carlos Vela’s hat trick, Charlotte FC’s debut, and much more from MLS’s opening weekend. In the second segment, it’s on to Liverpool’s chaotic win over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final and the merits of Tuchel’s “Kepa Decision”. Finally in segment three, we talk Jesse Marsch to Leeds and round up the weekend’s European action.

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After an eventful World Cup qualifying campaign for the USMNT, Sam Stejskal and Paul Tenorio discuss some lingering questions, observations and analysis. Plus, an early look at the potential World Cup roster and some fringe players that deserve a chance. And, MLS' lacking punishment of the Portland Timbers in the Andy Polo scandal.

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Joe and Taylor (now talking into an actual, proper microphone) take a long look at the USA's emphatic 5-1 win over Panama in the penultimate game of World Cup qualifying. Hopefully.

We get to the bottom of some of the big questions from that match, like how did the USA weather a nervy opening 10 minutes, who improved their standing on the depth chat, is Gio Reyna also The Hulk (in that they're both always angry), and just how good was that Pulisic third goal? The abbreviated answer: very!

There's also some praise for individual performers, a discussion of why Adam Belz from the Scuffed podcast would probably make a good cult leader, and a look ahead to final game of Concacaf World Cup qualifying versus a motivated Costa Rican team.

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With another set of World Cup Qualifiers in the books for the U.S., Taylor, Graham, and Joe combine to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of various players in the USMNT pool.

In the first segment, we analyze Josh Sargent and Gyasi Zardes. What’s holding Sargent back from scoring more goals? And does Zardes fit in the USMNT’s 4-3-3 shape? In the second segment, we discuss Christian Pulisic and Antonee Robinson. How do we tell when Pulisic is back in form? And what needs to improve in Robinson’s game? Finally, in segment three, we dive into Yunus Musah and Tyler Adams. How does Musah take his game to the next level? And can Tyler Adams be more purposeful with his passing? All that - and more - on the show.

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Taylor is joined by Graham and Joe to discuss the latest news when it comes to Americans and Soccer (Marsch to Leeds confirmed, Brooks leaving Wolfsburg) before moving on to the main topic of the day: which USMNT-eligible players should you be watching during the 2022 MLS season. If you want to be surprised by the discussion, stop reading now. Otherwise, here's the list of names we spent some time with today:

1) Paxton Pomykal (Dallas)

2) John Tolkin (NYRB)

3) Matko Miljevic (Montreal)

4) Miguel Berry (Columbus)

5) Paxten Aaronsen (Philly)

6) Jesus Ferreira (Dallas)

7) Brian White (Vancouver)

8) Moses Nyeman (DC)

9) Gabriel Slonina (Chicago)

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