After getting off to an early 1-0 lead in the 4th minute thanks to Indiana Vassilev, the Union conceded another late goal to draw 1-1 with Toronto FC. Todd discusses his thoughts from the game, including why the Union struggled after the first goal, Tai Baribo’s disallowed goal, and dropping points against teams they should beat. Todd also discusses blunder of the week, which goes to LA Council member Heather Hutt for telling Son Heung-min to help the USA win the 2026 World Cup.

News:

• MLS release playoff schedule: [5:12]

Philadelphia Union v Toronto FC:

• Milan Iloski makes debut off bench/Jakob Glesnes suspended for New York Red Bulls/Union starting XI: [11:51]

• Indiana Vassilev goal: [17:30]

• Why the Union struggled after scoring first: [20:57]

• Tai Baribo disallowed goal: [34:14]

• Union dropping points against teams they should beat: [43:09]

Blunder of The Week:

• LA Council member Heather Hutt tells Son Heung-min to help the USA win the 2026 World Cup: [53:00]

 

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