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On this week's episode of ESPN Soccer Today:Steve and Tyler speak to soccer writer and author Caitlin Murray about U.S. women's national team, about the new round of labor discord and how it might affect this summer's Women's World Cup.A look at the early matches of MLS Round 2, plus some thoughts on CONCACAF Champions League and Major League Soccer's meager quarterfinal showing. A look ahead to the United States national team's next roster; Gregg Berhalter and crew unveil it Tuesday, and this one should be the complete version, with all the Euros.

On this week's episode of ESPN Soccer Today:Has Major League Soccer turned a corner when it comes to roster and salary restrictions? The league put its foot down in the Gio Dos Santos situation with the LA Galaxy. Steve & Tyler discuss the ramifications for the league. MLS is back for its 24th season! The guys run down the winners from the opening day of league play. 

On this week's episode of ESPN Soccer Today:Tyler & Steve make their final predictions before the 2019 MLS Season kicks off this weekend. They give their top three teams in each conference and outline the big storylines heading into the opening weekend of the regular season.Have we hit a turning point in the course of soccer in the United States? With the success of players like Tyler Adams, Josh Sargent, and Miguel Almiron, it certainly feels that way. Hear why these three players make the guys especially excited for the future of the game in America.

On this week's episode of ESPN Soccer Today:Steve & Tyler continue their 2019 MLS Season Preview by naming their favorites for MVP, Golden Boot, and breakout players.The guys help their inaugural USMNT starting XI draft! The rules: players can't be on both teams, draft a team to win today (not sometime in the future). Whose team would win?Team Tyler: Horvath; F. Johnson, Brooks, Long, Lima; Bradley, Roldan, Lletget; Weah, Zardes, PulisicTeam Steve: Steffen; Garza, Miazga, Zimmerman, Cannon; Arriola, McKennie, Adams, Yedlin; Sargent, AltidoreWho is the most indispensable player for FC Dallas this season? That question gets tackled in the final segment of the show. 

On this week's episode of ESPN Soccer Today:Steve & Tyler remember the life of Fernando Clavijo, former Technical Director for FC Dallas and USMNT defender, who passed away late last week. In the first installment of our 2019 MLS Preview, the guys take a look at teams that they're worried about, teams that have improved, and the most exciting players to enter the league this season.The Champions League is back! There's a tasty matchup between PSG & Manchester United this week that Steve & Tyler discuss.We got our first look at FC Dallas under Luchi Gonzalez when the team took on the Bayern Munich u23s in preseason action. What did we learn? The guys break it down. 

On this week's episode of ESPN Soccer Today:Steve and Tyler assess the first two matches of the Gregg Berhalter era for the USMNT. They discuss who impressed and who left something to be desired under the new boss.Some big transfers have taken place in Major League Soccer over the last couple of weeks, but maybe none as big as the one that didn't actually happen.Young Americans continue to take the Bundesliga by storm. The latest example is Tyler Adams, who has shown well in his first two starts for RB Leipzig. The guys discuss the phenomena in the final segment of the show. 

On this week's episode of ESPN Soccer Today:Carter Baum of FC Dallas joins Steve Davis to talk about their Mount Rushmore of USMNT players.The guys dive into segment of news & notes from MLS and they try to answer the question: What should NYRB do with Kaku?Carter gives an update on the preseason for FC Dallas. 

On this week's episode of ESPN Soccer Today:Steve and Tyler play audio from conversations with Zlatan, Bill Hamid, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Jozy Altidore, and Wayne Rooney.Earlier this week, Steve Davis caught up with the new head coach for FC Dallas, Luchi Gonzalez. He was able to ask the new man in charge what stye of play he plans on deploying, what managers around the world he follows, and what Marco Ferruzzi's role will be going forward.Did Marcelo Bielsa do something naughty at Leeds United? Steve and Tyler debate the controversial actions of the Argentine manager.BONUS SEGMENT: We have extra audio from Steve's interview with Luchi Gonzalez. In this segment, he asked about the plans for specific players like Paxton Pomykal, Santiago Mosquera, and Bryan Reynolds. 

On this week's episode of ESPN Soccer Today:Steve & Tyler discuss all the big talking points around the world of the EPL following the holiday slate of games.Pull out your pens and your calendars. The guys make sure you have all the relevant soccer dates in your planner so you have no excuses.Who did FC Dallas add in the MLS Superdraft? Steve & Tyler have the answers & more.

On this week's episode of ESPN Soccer Today:Christian Pulisic is heading to Chelsea in the summer. What does this mean for the American star?It's a new year with plenty of soccer to consume. Steve and Tyler listed their teams/players/coaches that they're excited to watch in 2019.What games did you watch over the holidays? The guys recapped all their favorite action from Boxing Day and beyond. 

On this week's episode of ESPN Soccer Today:We talked about the new head coach and direction for FC Dallas. Plus, all of the roster moves the team has made this offseason.We discussed the new MLS playoff structure. Is this finally the solution the league has been looking for or did they simply create more problems while solving others?Greg Berhalter's first USMNT roster is full of MLS players and a couple surprises. We give our thoughts on the roster and the first camp for the new USMNT manager. 

On this week’s episode of ESPN Soccer Today:The 2019 Women’s World Cup groups are set; we talk quickly about Saturday’s draw and what it means for the United States’ title defense.Atlanta United prevailed Saturday in the 23rd MLS Cup final. We touch a lot of bases on the Five Stripes’ 2-0 win over Portland.  Four coaching openings will soon be filled around MLS. Meanwhile, players are on the move – including a couple from FC Dallas it seems.

On this week's episode of ESPN Soccer Today:It’s official now: Gregg Berhalter sits in the U.S. men’s national team manager’s seat. We wonder how popular this will be with U.S. Soccer supporters?2018 MLS Cup is set: Atlanta United hosts Portland inside the teeming Mercedes-Benz Stadium. An early look at Saturday’s final – and why it will be a glorious advertisement for MLS.There’s other news in Major League Soccer with a few high-profile departures. We take a quick look.

On this week's episode of ESPN Soccer Today:The USMNT bid farewell to a particularly disappointing 2018 with two friendlies against England and Italy. Have we learned anything at all from 2018? And are we any closer to naming a full time coach to take the reins?Oscar Pareja big farewell to FC Dallas after five years in charge. Steve and Tyler talk about Oscar's legacy at the club and what it means for the organization moving forward.MLS has proposed changes to their playoff structure. How do the guys feel about these proposals? Find out in the final segment of this week's episode of ESPN Soccer Today. 

On this week's episode of ESPN Soccer Today:The scheduling for the MLS playoffs is broken and Steve Davis has the fix.FC Dallas is at an organization crossroads. How should they move forward after a second consecutive season ends in disappointment?How should fans gauge success? Is it championship or bust? Or are there smaller victories to be gained from a season that met or exceeded expectations? Hear what Tyler and Steve thought in the final segment of this week's episode. 

Steve and Tyler hopped in the Kern Street Studio for an episode of Soccer Today Extra where they took a look at what has gone wrong recently for FC Dallas and previewed their upcoming playoff matchup with the Portland Timbers.Some questions you might find answered in this episode:Who or what is to blame for FC Dallas's three game losing streak?Is Oscar Pareja on the hot seat?Is there reason for optimism heading into Wednesday night's match?All of that and much more on this special episode of ESPN Soccer Today.

Ahead on this week's episode of Soccer Today...Steve Davis needs help filling out his 2018 MLS awards ballot. Is Josef Martinez the hands down MVP or can someone else push him off that perch? Who is deserving of Coach of the Year? And who belongs in your best MLS XI for 2018?It feels like we're getting closer to naming a coach for the USMNT over a year after the tragedy in Trinidad. Tyler Kern has a problem with how U.S. Soccer has conducted this search and he explains why. *RECORDED SUNDAY MORNING* It's a preview of Decision Day 2018 in MLS. What's on stake on the final day of the regular season? Steve and Tyler have the info.

On this week's episode of ESPN Soccer Today:Steve Davis explains why he's feeling better about the USMNT after their match against Peru. Who played well and who played poorly vs. Peru? Tyler and Steve give their thoughts on the individual performances for the USMNT youngsters. There are a number of positional battles shaping up for the new USMNT manager to contend with. Who has the edge at RB, striker, and in a suddenly crowded midfield? Find out what Steve and Tyler had to say. Are MLS teams getting smarter about the European stars they're bringing to the league? Steve says yes, while Tyler thinks it might be something else. As always, we appreciate a good review on iTunes. And remember, you can follow us on Twitter: @ESPNSoccerToday. 

On this week's episode of ESPN Soccer Today:Steve Davis had his Taylor Twellman "WHAT ARE WE DOING" moment. Find out what triggered this USMNT-related rant. It appears as though we have a resolution to the situation of the Columbus Crew moving to Austin, TX. Steve and Tyler discussed the solution and debated the winners and losers from this whole saga. The USMNT lost 4-2 to Columbia in a friendly last week. Who played well, who struggled, and what (if anything) did we learn? Also, where are we with the head coaching search? Steve and Tyler discussed the merits of Greg Berhalter and other names associated with the position.The USWNT has rolled through WCQ for the 2019 Women's World Cup. What's the state of the team as things move forward for the program? Tyler and Steve took a look at how well the team has been playing of late. (Recorded before the USWNT vs Jamaica match)