The Philadelphia Union are currently riding a four-game unbeaten run as they draw to Cruz Azul in their final Leagues Cup Group Stage game by a score of 1-1. The Union eventually lose in penalty kicks, 5-3, but ultimately win the group, setting up a meeting against CF Montreal on Friday, August 9th. Todd goes over the latest MLS news that includes: Atlanta United sign Alexy Miranchuk, Philadelphia Union acquire $75K in GAM from St. Louis City, Union sign midfielder Danley Jean Jacques from FC Metz, Union sign CJ Olney to Homegrown deal, and overall thought’s on the USA Men’s teams performance at the Olympics. Todd also discusses his thoughts on the Union’s performance against Cruz Azul and discusses: how the Union handled the pressure from Cruz Azul, Union’s fitness levels give them the edge in the second half, Andre Blake shows why he’s arguably the best player in Philadelphia Union history, the Union’s press and why the diamond is still the best formation for the team, and the defensive breakdown on the goal scored by Cruz Azul.

News:

• Atlanta United have acquired Alexey Miranchuk from Serie A side, Atalanta for $13M: [3:36]

• Philadelphia Union acquire $75k in GAM from St.Louis City for 2024 International Roster Slot: [5:07]

• Philadelphia Union are finalizing a deal to sign Danely Jean Jacques from FC Metz: [10:36]

• Philadelphia Union sign CJ Olney to a homegrown contract: [16:41]

• USA Men's Soccer falls to Morocco 4-0: [21:33]

Philadelphia Union v Cruz Azul:

• Union struggle with Cruz Azul's press in the first half: [27:32]

• Cruz Azul's fitness levels not there in second half: [33:58]

• Union's press earns them the game tying goal with Daniel Gazdag: [36:07]

• Defensive breakdown on Cruz Azul's goal: [40:28]

• 442 Diamond IS the Union's best formation: [49:06]

• 3 Stars: [54:19]

Blunder of The Week:

• Damion Lowe is the victim of racial messages: [55:03]

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