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The Philadelphia Union remain unbeaten through interim head coach Ryan Richter's first six MLS games, as the Union and Austin played to a 1-1 draw at Q2 Stadium. Todd is joined by Evan Konigsberg to discuss the game and topics such as Neil Pierre's strong defensive performance, Ryan Richter's first six games in MLS, and Richter using the same starting XI against Austin that faced Inter Miami three days ago. Finally, Todd talks about the Blunder of the Week, which involves Crew Alexandra and Northampton Town.

News:

• The Seattle Sounders have agreed to a deal to acquire star forward Dejan Joveljic from Sporting KC for $6M: [3:35]

• Sporting KC offered $25M for Nico Fernandez Mercau: [6:29]

• The San Jose Earthquakes agreed to a deal to acquire midfielder Eduard Löwen from St. Louis City: [13:00]

Austin FC v Philadelphia Union:

• Cavan Sullivan's second goal / Andre Blake saves: [18:01]

• Ryan Richter goes with same XI as he did against Miami: [28:38]

• Bench options: [36:26]

• Ryan Richter through six MLS games: [44:35]

• Neil Pierre's strong performance: [53:07]

Blunder of The Week:

• Crewe Alexandra's Josh March steals the ball coming from behind the Northampton goalkeeper to score the winner: [59:47]

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Philadelphia Union and Inter Miami played to a 2-2 draw on Wednesday night, in a match where the Philadelphia Union looked the better side. In a game that should've been about the Union's strong performance, unfortunately got overshadowed by Inter Miami's antics throughout the game. Todd is joined by Evan Konigsberg to discuss the match, with topics including: Inter Miami's antics throughout the match + red cards to Yannick Bright and Cavan Sullivan, assessing Ryan Richter's first five MLS games, and missed opportunities for three points.

News:

• Neil Pierre named to MLS Team of The Matchday 21: [4:14]

• Mark McKenzie re-joining Philadelphia Union in 2027 of January: [8:11]

Philadelphia Union v Inter Miami:

• Overall atmosphere: [17:50]

• Big moments in the game / Indiana Vassilev / Nathan Harriel / Neil Pierre: [27:18]

• Miami antics over the years: [48:19]

• Ryan Richter deserves credit from national media: [52:00]

• Missed opportunities: [58:29]

• Miami antics / Cavan Sullivan and Yannick Bright situation: [1:09:30]

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The Philadelphia Union have made it back-back MLS games that they have comeback from 2-0 deficits in MLS, as they scored three goals in the second half with Danley Jean Jacques and Bruno Damiani to complete a 3-2 win over NYCFC. Todd and José give their thoughts on the win and discuss topics such as: Bruno Damiani's much needed performance, Sullivan brothers both shine, should Ryan Richter be given the first team job permanently because of his relationship with the Sullivan brothers, and Richter's second half changes prove key. Todd also gives his Blunder of the Week that involves high school soccer.

NYCFC v Philadelphia Union:

• Danley's performances under Richter and the cost of midfielders World Wide: [6:10]

• Controversial penalties given up: [18:06]

• Bruno Damiani's first MLS brace: [25:09]

• Sullivan brothers shine: [36:12]

• Should Ryan Richter be given the Union job permanently for his relationship with Sullivan brothers / Ryan Richter's second half changes: [58:53]

Blunder of The Week:

• Punches thrown in a High School soccer game in South Dakota between Rapid City Central vs. Brookings: [1:09:07]

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The Philadelphia Union picked up a 3-1 win over Necaxa on Sunday night for their first win of Leagues Cup, ruining Julián Carranza's return to Subaru Park for the first time since June of 2024. Todd and Evan Konigsberg give their thoughts on the game with topics including: Julián Carranza's homecoming, are Philadelphia Union that bad, or is Necaxa that bad, and what does the future hold next for Cavan Sullivan? Plus, Todd talks about this weeks Blunder of The Week which includes a U20 game between USA and Mexico.

Philadelphia Union v Necaxa:

• Players progressing under Ryan Richter / Leagues Cup overall as a tournament: [11:50]

• Julian Carranza's homecoming: [30:13]

• Were the Union really good, or Necaxa that bad: [40:34]

• What's Next For Cavan Sullivan: [54:55]

Blunder of The Week:

• Chris Applewhite red card against Mexico U20: [1:10:03]

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The Philadelphia Union fell 1-0 to Cruz Azul in a match filled with controversy, as no penalty was awarded for what appeared to be a clear handball, and Cavan Sullivan seemed to be fouled late in the game. Todd and José share their thoughts on the match, including the non-penalty call, the Union's dominant second-half performance, and how the club should approach the remainder of the Leagues Cup after opening the tournament with a loss.

Cruz Azul v Philadelphia Union:

• Overall thoughts + Ezekiel Alladoh's lackluster performance: [5:48]

• How do Union approach rest of Leagues Cup with a loss: [17:45]

• Union dominated second half: [30:17]

• No penalty given in 89th minute for what looked to be a clear handball: [39:57]

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In what will surely go down as one of the greatest games in Philadelphia Union history as they came from behind and defeated Atlanta United by a score of 3-2 with goals from Milan Iloski, Neil Pierre and Ezekiel Alladoh. Todd and José discuss their thoughts from the game including: Kai Wagner's Man of The Match performance, the difficulties of breaking down a low block, Ezekiel Alladoh's first career MLS goal, and Ryan Richter's substitutions. Finally, they discuss Blunder of The Week which includes a delusional soccer fan Todd ran into.

Philadelphia Union v Atlanta United:

• Overall thoughts: [7:10]

• Kai Wagner's Man of the Match performance: [29:39]

• Ryan Richter's substitutions: [35:23]

• Difficulties of breaking down a low block: [47:07]

• Ezekiel Alladoh scores first career MLS goal: [53:34]

Blunder of The Week:

• Soccer "fan" admits he's a fan of Barcelona and Real Madrid: [1:03:42]

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After defeating the Seattle Sounders 1-0 on Saturday and the New York Red Bulls 3-1 last Wednesday, the Philadelphia Union turn their attention to last-place Atlanta United, who are coming off a 4-1 loss to the New England Revolution.The Union will be hoping for their third consecutive win, which would mark the first time in 2026 that the club has won three straight matches. Joining Todd to preview Saturday's game is MLS Season Pass on Apple TV commentator Jessica Charman. Jessica shares her insights on what went wrong for Atlanta against New England and what has plagued the club throughout what has been an extremely disappointing season for the Five Stripes. Todd also discusses the pending moves of Olwethu Makhanya to Rangers in Scotland and Philippe Ndinga to Zulte Waregem.

News:

• Olwethu Makhanya and Philippe Ndinga on the verge of leaving Philadelphia Union: [1:36]

• Atlanta United preview: [20:44]

• Will Ryan Richter rotate: [39:00]

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Two games into the Ryan Richter era, the Philadelphia Union have two wins, edging the struggling Seattle Sounders 1–0 thanks to Milan Iloski's fifth consecutive game with a goal. Todd and José share their thoughts on the match and discuss several key topics, including Milan Iloski's outstanding run of seven goals in five consecutive games, Frankie Westfield's Man of the Match performance, and the players' buy-in to Ryan Richter's message. Blunder of the Week goes to FC Cincinnati's Gerardo Valenzuela for his red card for kicking Taha Habroune.

News:

• Frankie Westfield named to MLS Team of the Matchday 19: [7:10]

Philadelphia Union v Seattle Sounders:

• Overall thoughts / Andre Blake, Indiana Vassilev and Danley Jean Jacques impress again: [17:56]

• Milan Iloski's form: [30:30]

• Frankie Westfield continues to impress / young homegrown's Cavan Sullivan and Neil Pierre: [38:07]

• Players continue to buy into Ryan Richter's message: [58:00]

Blunder of the Week:

• FC Cincinnati's Gerardo Valenzuela's red card: [1:01:36]

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The Ryan Richter era is officially underway, as the Philadelphia Union defeat Red Bull New York by a score of 3-1, marking the Union's first win under the interim coach, and their first win since April 11th. Todd and Jillian discuss their thought's on the game including: Kai Wagner and Quinn Sullivan's emotional returns, the Union's attack looking the strongest they have all season, the belief and confidence Richter brings to this group and taking it one game at a time.

News:

• Kai Wagner named to MLS Team of Matchday 16+17: [5:30]

Philadelphia Union v Red Bull New York:

• Kai Wagner reception: [10:25]

• Bruno Damiani and Frankie Westfield's misses: [13:53]

• Quinn Sullivan reception: [34:30]

• Union attack is back?: [39:17]

• Will the Union sign another player: [51:32]

• Ryan Richter brings a belief and confidence to the team: [1:01:44]

• Taking it one game at a time: [1:09:58]

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