Todd recaps the latest news around MLS that includes, The Chicago Fire hiring Frank Klopas, St . Louis FC have acquired Chris Durkin in exchange for Jared Stroud and Lucas Bartlett and $300k in GAM, Chicago Fire have acquired Andrew Gutman from Colorado Rapids for Miguel Navarro and $450k in GAM, Philadelphia Union have signed Left Back Isaiah LeFlore from Houston Dynamo 2, Philadelphia Union announced that they have signed Homegrown midfielder Nick Pariano, New York Red Bulls have named Sandro Schwarz as Head Coach, and Inter Miami have signed Luis Suarez. Todd also talks about the latest talking points around MLS including the rule changes for 2024, MLS not wanting to participate in US Open Cup, and MLS dropping teams 2024 schedules.

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With the Philadelphia Union's 2023 End of The Season Press Conference wrapped up, that puts an end to the never ending 2023 MLS Season. Todd takes a look back at his early season predictions for the Union, and gives his thoughts on some of the answers Jim Curtin and Ernst Tanner gave at their end of the season press conference! 

Reviewing 2023 Season Predictions:

• Leading Goal Scorers: [6:40]
• Leading Assisters: [17:18]
• Best Union Defender: [27:09]
• Newcomer of The Year: [28:39]
• Homegrown of The Year: [29:20]
• Biggest disappointment of The Year: [21:06]
• Union MVP: [27:49]
• MLS Standings predictions: [30:47]

Jim Curtin/Ernst Tanner End of Season Presser: 

• Jim Curtin on potentially bringing back Ale Bedoya: [34:24]
• Ernst Tanner on backing Kai Wagner: [41:01]
• Jim Curtin's thoughts on Joaquin Torres: [47:47]
• Ernst Tanner on too many matches: [53:43]
• Other tidbits: [58:03]

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The Philadelphia Union's 2023 season came to an end on Saturday with a 1-0 loss to FC Cincinnati with a controversial goal given. Todd gives his thoughts on the game with topics including, the offsides goal given, the poor set piece defending, The Union not deserving of winning that game with the lack of finishing and chances created, Jim Curtin's repeated message of earning the most points in MLS the last 5/6 years, and Jim Curtin's comments on wanting Ale Bedoya back for next season. Todd also takes a look at the lates MLS News including: Union 2 signing CJ Olney, the Union signing Sanders Ngabo from Lyngby Boldklub, Chicago Fire trading for New York Red Bulls Tom Barlow, Colorado Rapids hire Chris Armas as their next head coach, Columbus Crew sign Darlington Nagbe to a contract extension, New England Revolution sign Tomas Chancalay from Racing Club, Pat Noonan wins MLS Coach of The Year, Lucho Acosta wins League MVP, and Alan Pulido wins MLS Comeback Player of The Year. 

MLS News:

• Union 2 have announced the signing of CJ Olney to a U2 Contract: [
• Alan Pulido has won MLS Comeback Player of The Year: [
• Pat Noonan wins MLS Coach of The Year: [
• Lucho Acosta wins MLS MVP: [
• Philadelphia Union announced that they have signed midfielder Sanders Ngabo from Lyngby Boldklub: [
• The Colorado Rapids have hired Chris Armas: [
• The Crew signs midfielder and captain Darlington Nagbe to a contract extension: [
• The New England Revolution has triggered the purchase option for winger Tomas Chancalay from Racing Club: [
• The Chicago Fire has agreed a deal to acquire forward Tom Barlow from the New York Red Bulls: [

FC Cincinnati v Philadelphia Union: 

• Offside Call Not Given: [

• The Union didn’t deserve to win: [

• Jim Curtin on the emotional endings to their season the last couple of years: [
• Jim Curtin on wanting Alejandro Bedoya back: [
• 3 Stars: [

Blunder of The Week: 

• MLS officiating: [

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The Philadelphia Union SWEEP New England with their 1-0 victory over the Revs last Wednesday in Game 2 of the First Round Playoff Series. With the Union's victory that know sets up a playoff rematch against FC Cincinnati. Todd discusses the latest news around MLS including: Kai Wagner suspended for three-games for violating MLS' anti discrimination policy, Hernan Losada and Christian Lattanzio fired from CF Montreal and Charlotte FC respectfully, Thiago Almada wins MLS New Comer of The Year, Romain Burki wins MLS Goalkeeper of The Year, Luciano Acosta wins goal of The Year, Matt Miazga wins MLS Defender of The Year, and The Union's international Call-ups. Todd also discusses his thoughts from Game 2 of The Revs & Union with topics: Jim Curtin's lineup + sub choices, and Mark-Anthony Kaye's Red Card + Matt Polster's Pregame comments about "targeting". 

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Its finally playoff time! Todd talks about the scores around MLS from the first round of the opening games in the 2023 MLS playoffs, and MLS investigating Philadelphia Union's Kai Wagner for alleged racial slur. Todd also gives his thought's on Saturday's Philadelphia Union v New England Revolution game with topics including, the new playoff format, Union's midfield giving up chances, Jakob Glesnes to have hernia surgery, Tai Baribo to join Israel for 4 National Team Matches, Union's home first half v second half performances, and how can the Union turn draws into wins? 

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The Athletic Article Regarding The Alleged Racial Slur By Kai Wagner

The last regular season game of the 2023 MLS season ends in defeat for the Philadelphia Union as they lose to New England Revolution by a score of 2-1. With that loss, the Union are now 0-5-1 all-time in away decision day matches. Todd discusses the latest news around MLS that includes, Nicolás Lodeiro leaving Seattle Sounders, Josef Martinez set to leave Inter Miami, Jack Price and Diego Rubio to leave Colorado Rapids, and Kei Kamara is set to leave Chicago Fire. Todd also discusses the latest MLSPA salary release, and takes a look at the 2023 MLS Playoff Schedule. In regards to the New England Revs v Philadelphia Union match, Todd discusses: the difficulties in the 352, simple mistakes cost the Union big time, player regression from last season, Union drop 9 points in their last 8 games, and not testing Jacob Jackson enough. 

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Part one of our two part crossover podcast, Todd Lewis from The Free Kick and Jillian and Kyle from The One Team We Agree On discuss their experiences at this years 2023 Philadelphia Union Media Fantasy camp and discuss being put through the paces with a 40 Yard Dash and Ryan Richter's leadership. Majority of the podcast they discuss The Athletics report reporting Alejandro Bedoya and Kai Wagner aren't expected for the 2024 season. 

2023 Media Fantasy Camp:

• Running: [2:52]
• Ryan Richter's Leadership: [12:02]

Alejandro Bedoya and Kai Wagner not expected back for next season:

• Ernst Tanner and Ale Bedoya 20 second conversation:[16:50]
• Ale Bedoya more deserving than Sebastien Le Toux for Union Ring of Honor: [28:24]
• Jakob Glesnes, Dani Gazdag, Kai Wagner speak out on social media: [31:43]
• Where does the handling of Ale Bedoya leave Ernst Tanner: [38:58]
• And End of an Era: [44:18]

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Philadelphia Union not planning contract extensions for Bedoya, Wagner: Sources

The Philadelphia Union end their last regular season home game with yet again another draw, as they are held scoreless by Nashville SC. This is the Union's fourth 0-0 draw at home, setting a franchise record for most 0-0's at home. Todd discusses his thoughts from the game, including Damion Lowe's performance, the Union's 8 game unbeaten run, and what lies ahead for decision day. Plus Todd discusses Blunder of The Week and the latest news in MLS including, Adrien Heath and Wayne Rooney sacked by Minnesota United and DC United respectfully, the Union announce their end of the season award nominees, and Nate Harriel, Jack McGlynn and Brandan Craig all called up to the USYNT u23's.

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After 5 straight draws the Philadelphia Union are back in the win column after a 3-2 victory over Atlanta United, which sees the Union move into third place in the Eastern Conference. In a game that had big saves by Andre Blake, to missed handball calls, to handballs given, the Philadelphia Union continue their unbeaten streak to 7 games in a row. Todd gives his thoughts on Wednesday night's game and discusses how a missed handball call early on changed the overall outcome of the match, similarities between FC Cincinnati and Atlanta match, Union's transition moments + Daniel Gazdag's thoughts on how close the Union's front three are to scoring more consistently, and Jakob Glesnes thought's on Nate Harriel at left back.

Philadelphia Union v Atlanta United:

• Fresh legs v tired legs (similarities between FC Cincinnati and Atlanta United matches): [
• Gonzalo Pineda on the non penalty calls: [
• Union's transition moments (Jim Curtin comments): [
• Daniel Gazdag on how close the front three are to scoring consistently: [
• Jakob Glesnes on Nate Harriel playing left back: [
• 3 Stars: [

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Todd discusses his thought's on Saturday night's Columbus Crew v Philadelphia Union match and talks about Andre Blake's big performance, Union not capitalizing on their chances, Kai Wagner to miss the Atlanta game, and the amount of games being the reason for the Union drawing 5-straight games. Todd also talks about Blunder of The Week and how Messi may be bad for MLS? 

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