The Philadelphia Union continue to find ways to grind out results, defeating the Chicago Fire 1-0 thanks to a Bruno Damiani penalty kick in the 10th minute. Todd discusses the latest news, including Thomas Müller being offered to the Union and Tai Baribo and Jakob Glesnes being selected for the 2025 MLS All-Star Game. Todd also shares his thoughts on the game, covering topics such as Alejandro Bedoya's performance as the fourth-choice right back, Jakob Glesnes' best performance of the year, and the Union's ability to grind out results despite missing multiple players and having limited training days. Todd wraps up the show with the Blunder of the Week, which goes to Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich players for staying in the locker room during the FIFA Club World Cup due to heat.

News:

• Thomas Müller Union rumors: [9:50]

• Tai Baribo and Jakob Glesnes selected for 2025 MLS All Stars: [18:16]

Chicago Fire v Philadelphia Union:

• Bruno Damiani scores third goal of the season / Jeremy Rafanello’s first start of the season / Eddy Davis debut / Stats from the game: [23:11]

• Alejandro Bedoya shines as fourth choice right back: [35:48]

• Jakob Glesnes’ best performance of the season: [50:55]

• Union continue to grind results despite missing players and limited training time: [56:49]

• 3 Stars: [58:40]

Blunder of The Week:

• Dortmund and Bayern Munich bench players sit in locker room cause of heat during FIFA Club World Cup: [1:00:06]

 

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