Philadelphia Union's 7-game unbeaten run in MLS finally comes to an end after a 2-1 home loss to Real Salt Lake. Todd discusses the latest news in MLS that includes: Wilfried Nancy and Columbus Crew agreeing to a contract extension, San Jose Earthquakes sign Hernán López, New England Revolution acquire Xavier Arreaga from Seattle Sounders, Toronto FC acquire Derrick Etienne from Atlanta United, Philadelphia Union II sign Leandro Soria, Jon Scheer promoted to the Director of Academy and Professional Development and Matt Real loaned to USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks. Todd also gives his thoughts on Saturday's match against RSL and discusses: Union continue to allow opponents to score first, Union's first half compared to second half, too much stoppage from referee, Andre Blake postgame comments and the three stars on the night. And finally, Blunder of the Week returns that involves hot chocolate?! 

 

MLS News:

•  Columbus Crew and Head Coach Wilfried Nancy have agreed to a contract extension: [9:30]
• The San Jose Earthquakes have signed No. 10 Hernán López from Godoy Cruz: [12:26]
• New England Revs acquire acquire defender Xavier Arreaga: [14:00]
• Toronto FC has acquired winger Derrick Etienne from Atlanta United: [15:38]     
• Union II have signed attacker Leandro Soria to an MLS NEXT Pro contract: [16:38]
• Philadelphia Union promote Jon Scheer: [18:27]
• Matt Real loaned to Colorado Springs Switchbacks: [20:09]

Philadelphia Union v RSL:

• Overall thoughts: [23:28]
• Union continue to concede first: [26:59]
• Union first half compared to second half: [34:27]
• Andre Blake postgame comments: [49:41]
• 3 Stars: [55:56]

Blunder of The Week:

• Employee at Red Bull Arena drinks customers hot chocolate: [57:51]

 

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