Both the Philadelphia Union and Philadelphia Union II come away with wins this weekend, as the first team defeats CF Montreal by a score of 2-0 in Leagues Cup to set up a matchup against FC Cincinnati, as Union II defeated Chicago Fire II to earn their first win in four games. Todd discusses the latest transfers in MLS including deals by: Real Salt Lake, Columbus Crew, New England Revolution, St. Louis City, and CF Montreal. Todd gives his thoughts from both Union games this weekend, and discusses Jim Curtin, Jakob Glesnes, CJ Olney and Marlon LeBlanc's comments from the games. 

 

News:

• Transfers: [2:14]

Philadelphia Union v CF Montreal:

• Union finally get a win over Montreal in 2024: [16:51]
• Positive results in the Union's last five home games: [28:04]
• Jakob Glesnes on Andre Blake: [33:06]
• Jim Curtin on Danley Jean Jacques: [36:50]

Philadelphia Union II v Chicago Fire II:

• Mike Sheriden, Neil Pierre, CJ Olney, Cavan Sullivan and David Vazquez all excellent: [40:18]
• CJ Olney on the difficulties of moving between Union II and the first team: [46:12]
• Marlon LeBlanc on difficulties of a ever changing team: [48:48]
• Marlon Leblanc on CJ Olney signing a homegrown contract (fourth player this season): [51:52]

Blunder of The Week:

• Aaron Boupenzda's contract terminated by MLS: [59:32]

 

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