The Philadelphia Union have one last match before MLS pauses for the FIFA World Cup break, with the Union taking on the defending MLS Cup champions, Inter Miami. Todd is joined by Apple TV's lead MLS analyst, Jake Zivin. Todd and Jake discuss Zivin's career as the former TV play-by-play commentator for the Portland Timbers, Inter Miami's match against the Timbers, the differences between last year's Inter Miami squad and the current version of the team, how surprising the Union's poor start to the season has been, whether it is surprising that Bradley Carnell is still in charge after the Columbus Crew and Austin FC recently fired their coaches, and the Union's potential lineup against Inter Miami.

Jake's career:

• Working at Portland Timbers with Ross Smith: [2:16]

Inter Miami v Portland Timbers review:

• Keeping a clean sheet: [10:18]

• Differences between last year's and this year's Inter Miami team: [19:04]

Inter Miami v Philadelphia Union preview:

• How surprising is the Union's slow start: [27:00]

• Will Bradley Carnell still be in charge of the Union after Inter Miami game: [32:04]

• Union's potential lineup: [44:07]

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The Philadelphia Union remain winless in six home MLS matches after drawing 1–1 with the Columbus Crew, thanks to a goal from Milan Iloski that tied the game. Todd and José discuss their thoughts from the match, including the Union starting games in second gear, Ben Bender's performance at left back, whether Bradley Carnell will still be in charge by the Union's next home game in July, and assessing Carnell's second-half changes. Finally, they discuss Blunder of The Week for what may be the most obvious match fixing own goal ever?

Philadelphia Union v Columbus Crew:

• Union winless in six MLS home games: [11:01]

• Have we seen players progress under Bradley Carnell: [23:50]

• How can Union start games better: [38:40]

• Assessing Bradley Carnell's second half changes: [48:19]

• Ben Bender's performance at left back: [56:05]

• Will Bradley Carnell will still be in charge by the Union's next home game in July: [1:08:35]

Blunder of The Week:

• Mara Sugar FC own goal against Mathare United: [1:05:35]

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The Philadelphia Union crawled back from being 2-0 and then 3-1 down to Orlando City to eventually fall 4-3 down in Orlando, as the Union now sit in last place in MLS with only one win in 13 matches. Jose is joined by Mark Kelkenberg to recap last night's Philadelphia Union loss.

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The Philadelphia Union blew a 1–0 lead to the New England Revolution, losing 2–1 and extending their winless streak to five games. Todd and José discuss their thoughts from the match, with topics including the Union once again conceding a late goal for either the equalizer or the lead, Frankie Westfield suffering a hip injury, and the data finally catching up to the eye test.

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The Philadelphia Union are looking to continue their fine road form, where they are 1-1-1 in their last three away matches, as they head north to take on the New England Revolution. Todd is joined by USL Championship/NWSL commentator Mike Watts to preview the upcoming match, with topics such as: whether it's any surprise that the Union and San Jose Earthquakes are in their current positions, what has been the key for New England under first-year head coach Marko Mitrovic, Matt Turner's form, Bradley Carnell's lack of concern over Cavan Sullivan's frustration at being subbed off against Nashville, the partnership between Bruno Damiani and Ezekiel Alladoh, and what each team must do to earn three points on Saturday.

Any surprise for where Philadelphia Union and San Jose Earthquakes currently are: [9:48]

New England Revolution v Philadelphia Union:

• New England under Marko Mitrovic: [24:14]

• Matt Turner's form: [28:28]

• Carnell has no issue with Cavan Sullivan's frustration: [35:54]

• Bruno Damiani / Ezekiel Alladoh partnership: [45:52]

• What each team needs to do to win: [52:55]

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Todd and José were both able to attend Philadelphia Union training on Tuesday afternoon to interview Milan Iloski and Bruno Damiani. Both players talked about the positives from the club's last five games, with Damiani opening up about his recent struggles and the team overall staying positive and building confidence.

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Ian Glavinovich interview

The Philadelphia Union and Nashville SC played to a 0–0 draw on Saturday night at Subaru Park, leaving the Union still searching for their first home win this season. The Union created plenty of chances, with shots hitting the post, Brian Schwake denying them four times, and Jovan Lukić missing a golden one-on-one opportunity. With the draw, the Union have now gone undefeated in four of their last five games and remain in last place in the Eastern Conference. Todd and José discuss the latest news, including MLS and KKR, a leading global investment firm, announcing a strategic investment to accelerate the growth of MLS NEXT Pro. They also share their thoughts on the match against Nashville, with topics including Frankie Westfield and Cavan Sullivan's performances, Sullivan being subbed off, Geiner Martínez coming on for an injured Japhet Sery, and whether there have been enough positive signs for the Union to turn the season around.

News:

• MLS and KKR, a leading global investment firm, announce a strategic investment to accelerate the growth of MLS NEXT Pro: [3:35]

Philadelphia Union v Nashville:

• Union create multiple chances, unable to score: [16:13]

• Union haven't conceded in four out of last five games in the first half: [35:25]

• Geiner Martínez comes on for an injured Japhet Sery: [44:54]

• Frankie Westfield and Cavan Sullivan's performances: [49:56]

• Cavan Sullivan subbed off: [1:03:15]

• Enough positive signs to show there will be a turnaround: [1:17:26]

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Ian Glavinovich interview

José Nuñez is joined by former Philadelphia Union player Ian Glavinovich to talk about the former defenders time in Philadelphia, during last years winning Supporters' Shield winning team. They discuss: When Glavinovich first heard about interesting from the Union, the similarities between Philadelphia and different cities in Argentina, injuries he suffered in Philadelphia, the start to the 2026 season for the Union, and sharing the field with Lionel Messi.

• When did Ian first here about Philadelphia's interest: [4:29]

• Injuries in Philadelphia: [22:25]

• Philadelphia's difficult start in 2026: [29:36]

• Returning back to Newell's: [34:10]

• Lionel Messi jersey collection: [37:27]

• Injury against St. Louis CITY: [39:08]

• Message to Union fans: [41:07]

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After going unbeaten in their last three games, including picking up four points in their last two away games, the Union fell to the Columbus Crew by a score of 2-0. The defeat came thanks to an early goal from Max Arfsten, a Nathan Harriel own goal, and a Japhet Sery red card in stoppage time of the second half. José and Jillian discuss their thoughts from the game, including: Max Arfsten causing all sorts of problems for the Union, Bradley Carnell wanting to see improvement in transition moments, finding a balance between development and results, injury updates on Jesús Bueno, Frankie Westfield, and Andre Blake, Japhet Sery Red Card? The right or wrong call, and the worst start in Union history.

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The Philadelphia Union look to conclude their road trip with three points against the Columbus Crew, which would see the Union go unbeaten in their last four matches. Philadelphia are coming off a 3-3 draw against Toronto, while Columbus are coming off a 2-1 win against LA Galaxy on Wednesday night, in which former Union player Dániel Gazdag opened the scoring for the Crew. Todd and José are joined by Columbus Crew radio play-by-play announcer Chris Doran to preview the match. They discuss Columbus' 2-1 victory over LA Galaxy, Columbus' season so far under new head coach Henrik Rydström, and life for Dániel Gazdag in his Crew career.

Columbus Crew v LA Galaxy:

• What stood out: [5:20]

• MLS players representing the country adds extra eyeballs: [12:32]

• Dániel Gazdag's time in Columbus: [21:11]

Henrik Rydström:

• Impact of Rydström so far in Columbus: [33:23]

Columbus Crew v Philadelphia:

• Biggest matchup to watch: [45:15]

World Cup:

• Ecuador using Columbus as World Cup base: [51:05]

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