After a snooze fest of a game between Philadelphia Union and LAFC, there probably wasn't a need for a podcast, but Kyle Almoney and Jose Nunez join the podcast to try and make sense of the game? The guys discuss Luciano Acosta's new contract with FC Cincinnati, first 0-0 game between the Union and LAFC, how can teams beat the Union, Bimbo Bakeries day at Subaru Park, Jesus Bueno, Kai Wagner and Damion Lowe all impress, and Blunder of The Week for Richie Ledezma!

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For the Philadelphia Union, they concede the first goal yet again on the road, but fight there way back to a 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC Wednesday night. Todd discusses his thoughts on the game and discusses the Union conceding the first goal 80% of the time on the road this MLS season, the Olivier Mbaizo/Jakob Glesnes partnership on the right side of the Union defense, forwards couldn't get going against Charlotte, and Chris Donovan and Quinn Sullivan stepping up and impressing for the Union. 

Charlotte FC v Philadelphia Union:

• Conceding the first goal away yet again: [
• Olivier Mbaizo/Jakob Glesnes partnership: [
• Forwards quiet on the night against Charlotte: [
• Chris Donovan/Quinn Sullivan big nights: [
• 3 Stars: [

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For the first time since 2018, the Philadelphia Union blow a 2-0 lead, as FC Cincinnati fights back in the second half to earn a 2-2 draw, which sets them 11 points in front of the Union in the Eastern Conference standings. Todd goes over his thought's from Saturday night's disappointing match and discusses a wide-variety of topics that include: Jim Curtin's thoughts on the 352 and what challenges Cincinnati caused in the second half, Pat Noonan assesses Cincinnati's second half performance, and Kai Wagner addresses Ernst Tanner's comments about his contract demands. 

Overall thoughts from Philadelphia Union v FC Cincinnati: 

• Quick stats: [5:34]
• Is something wrong with the 352: [18:53]
• What changes did Cincinnati make that affected the game: [28:23]
• Pat Noonan's on what Cincinnati did better in the second half: [36:01]
• Kai Wagner on his contract demands: [40:32]
• Review of Keys to The Game: [50:18]
• 3 Stars: [52:23]

Blunder of The Week:

• Antwerp accidentally leave Sam Vines of Champions League Roster: [53:27]

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It's been a hot minute since we last have had a commentator on the podcast to preview a weekend game, and joining Todd to preview this weekend's Philadelphia Union v FC Cincinnati match is none other then MLS Season Pass analyst Devon Kerr! Todd and Devon talk about Devon's broadcasting joining and the job MLS did with putting pairings together for season pass. They also discuss Cincinnati's shock loss to Orlando City the past weekend and the lack of finishing from Cincinnati. They also talk about the Union conceding goals early on, and the biggest threat to Cincinnati and the Union for the upcoming playoffs!

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With the Philadelphia Union's 4-1 victory over New York Red Bulls, that makes it 12 games in a row now that the Union haven't lost to Red Bulls. Todd discusses the latest news in MLS including: Orlando City transfer Ercan Kara to Samsunspor, Julian Carranza linked to Olympiacos, and Maxi Moralez tears his ACL for NYCFC. Todd also goes over his thoughts from this weekend's game against New York Red Bulls and talks about the Union getting back to scoring set piece goals, midfield stepping up with injuries/suspensions, Jim Curtin's message to the team about shooting, Union lead MLS in comeback victories, and Kai Wagner confirms this is his last season in Philadelphia? Plus Todd discusses Blunder of The Week, and how Colorado Rapids did Robin Fraser no favors.

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After a strong performance against DC United over the weekend, Philadelphia Union fall to Toronto FC by a score of 3-1. Todd discusses his thoughts from the match including, uncharacteristic mistakes from Jakob Glesnes and the defense, the Union's shooting percentage the last 5 seasons, conceding the first goal on the road, Bueno, Martinez and potentially Flach out against New York Red Bulls, the Union's depth and missed transfers, and the three stars on the night. Todd also discusses Blunder of The Week involving 97.5 and Mo

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The 2022 Philadelphia Union decided to show up in Washington DC Saturday night, instead of the 2023 version that had been shut out twice in 2023 by DC United. Todd recaps his trip down to the Nation's capital and talks about the Union once again making their home down in DC after their 3-1 victory. Todd takes a look at some similar characteristics from last years team compared to this years team, Mikael Uhre and the Union's front three starting to click, other players contributing to the goals department, Jakob Glesnes' 2022 MLS defender of the year performance, and some costly missed chances by DC United.

DC United v Philadelphia Union:

• The Union's front three are starting to click: [
• The 2022 version of the Philadelphia Union show up in DC: [
• Other players contributing with goals: [
• DC United fail on opportunities to score + Andre Blake's huge save on Christian Benteke: [
• Union fail to capitalize on 4v3 and 3v2 chances: [
• 3 Stars: [

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And just like that, that's a wrap on Leagues Cup 2023, as the Philadelphia Union defeat Monterrey in the third place game by a score of 3-0. Todd gives his overall thoughts on the 2023 Leagues Cup tournament as Inter Miami and Messi defeat Nashville 10-9 on penalty kicks. Todd also gives his thoughts on the Union winning their third place game and discusses how they were able to get back to the same old Union that fans have come to know and love, strong performance from Mikael Uhre and Quinn Sullivan, and how Jack McGlynn might not be long for MLS.

Overall thoughts on Leagues Cup: [3:12]

Philadelphia Union v Monterrey:

• Union return back to the team they typically are, strong defense and scoring goals: [16:10]
• Mikael Uhre impresses in Julian Carranza's absence: [25:39]
• Jack McGlynn + difficult choices in the midfield for Jim Curtin: [42:54]

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With the Philadelphia Union's 2-1 victory over Queretaro, the Union now move on to face Messi and Inter Miami in the semi-finals of Leagues Cup! Joining the podcast are Jose Nunez and Dave Miller from Across The Pitch podcast to help Todd discuss last Friday night's Union game, with topics including: Overall thoughts on the Philadelphia Union - Queretaro game, not creating enough chances without Gazdag and Bedoya, Mikael Uhre's poor performance and Jim Curtin's comments after the game, Jesus Bueno's performances/Has Ale Bedoya lost his starting spot, and Philadelphia Union v Inter Miami Preview!

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