Vacation time is upon us here at the AMPU studios!  In order to squeeze in as much fun-in-the-sun in the remaining summertime, the AMPU crew put together this week's episode before taking a much-needed break.  But don't fret, Unionverse.  We'll be back quicker than Ale Bedoya can get a yellow card after the starting whistle.  In the meantime, join Paul, C, and E as they explore Philadelphia's sister cities, shamelessly shill for Duolingo, and welcome Milan Iloski.  Also, you won't want to miss Paul's amazing post-end-credits, cinema-worthy, rallying call to Baribo, the Union, and all the Union faithful.

See you in two weeks!

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We're celebrating returns this week at the AMPU studios: the return of the Kai-Tai, the return of Uhre back to scoring form, and the return to first place!  Join Paul, C, and E as they celebrate Union firsts at the MLS All Star game, ponder how to cash in on Kickin' for Chickin', and illustrate how Bedoya is the Team Dad.

200 wins and counting!

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There's an air of contentment at the AMPU studios this week as we reflect on the 4 out of 6 points the Union brought home from their recent visit to the lands of poutine and barbeque.  Join Paul, C, and E as they praise Prince and Benny, weigh in on McGlynn's goal celebration, and wonder about the referees' arm day routine.

Sorry, all I can think about right now is poutine and barbeque...

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Hello, Unionverse.  Let's pretend E had good time management skills and wrote a humous description for this week's episode.  And then we all would have a good laugh. Ah, that's better.  Much appreciated.

As an apology gift: https://youtu.be/z5rRZdiu1UE

See you next week!

P.S. This episode was recorded before the Montreal game on Wednesday.

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Like the Union's recent performance, along with the postponed US Open Cup game*, there's a feeling of listlessness hanging over the AMPU studios this week.  Fight through the malaise with Paul, C, and E as they discuss the Kai Wagner Team Attitude Rating system, experience Trevor the Intern's first attempt at sketch writing, and ask the profound question: Is losing necessarily a bad thing?

* this episode was recorded before Wednesday's Open Cup game

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We're back!  After taking an unscheduled week off, the AMPU crew returns to the studio and is ready to catch up on all the soccer!  But something seems...different.  Did Bedoya play in the midfield once?  Has the Union never won the Open Cup?  Wasn't the USMNT in shambles a month ago?  Is Trevor the Intern actually an AI?

Paul, C, and E get to the bottom of things as they celebrate the selection of Baribo and Glesnes to the MLS All-Stars, reflect on Paul's time as a FIFA volunteer, and pitch a new buddy cop show starring Danley and Lukic.

We're going to need a bigger boat.

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ANDERSON!  The AMPU studio is still coming down from the at-the-death drama that was the Union v. Charlotte game on Saturday!  Join Paul, C, and E as they celebrate the comeback story that is Markus Anderson, introduce the Ted Lasso/Replacements/William Carlos Williams Venn diagram, and dive deep into workshopping a new team song and revealing a new secret weapon: the Mummers.  Also, did Paul join a cult?

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Like a proper June dessert, we're keeping it short and sweet this week at the AMPU Studios.  With Paul out on the road, C and E do their best duet as they grade the Union on the first half of their season, ponder the Kai-Tai equivalent for Damiani, and incorporate Wheel of Fortune into game predictions.

Thanks again to Jillian and Kyle at The One Team We Agree On!

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Tired bodies and minds are given a much-needed reprieve after the marathon that was May, both for the Union and the AMPU crew. With the final game of the month concluded - Union v. FC Dallas - Paul, C, and E discuss the translatability of the Philadelphia-Dallas rivalry to soccer, exercise caution in their growing optimism for the Carnell Experiment, and introduce the newest Union-based trivia game: Kai, Tai, or Nigh.  Take a load off!

#prayfordamiani

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The long haul that is May is nearing its conclusion.  The Union go up against Inter Miami and Toronto FC.  Join Paul, C, and E as they celebrate Baribo's brace, discuss the transactional nature of Miami/Messi fans, and introduce the Kai-no-Tai.

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