Philadelphia Union's Quinn Sullivan continues to impress early on with another big performance for the Union with an assist to his name against Chicago Fire. Todd review's Saturday night's Philadelphia Union v Chicago Fire game and discusses the Union trailing 1-0 at halftime again, Oliver Semmle's debut, Mikael Uhre scoring but also hitting the woodwork, and the domination on the right side of the field for The Union. Todd also quickly previews Tuesday's CCC second leg against Saprissa!

Philadelphia Union v Saprissa quick preview:

• Saprissa league form: [2:32]
• Philadelphia Union injury updates: [8:20]

Philadelphia Union v Chicago Fire:

• Trailing 1-0 at half: [13:46]
• Oliver Semmle debut: [21:31]
• Mikael Uhre scores: [24:47]
• Quinn Sullivan and Nate Harriel combination play: [31:22]

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The Philadelphia Union concede first down in Costa Rica thanks to an own goal by Jakob Glesnes, but thanks to a Julian Carranza second half hat trick the Union defeat Deportivo Saprissa by a score of 3-2 in the first leg of Rd. One of the CONCACAF Champions Cup! Todd gives his thoughts on the match including Jose Martinez shocking display on the ball and defending set pieces, Jakob Glesnes' own goal, Quinn Sullivan shines in a big moment, and Julian Carranza shows why teams in Europe are interesting in signing him.

• Jose Martinez's shocking night: [2:36]
• Jakob Glenses own goal: [11:11]
• What went wrong in the first half/should Quinn Sullivan be a starter: [15:23]
• Carranza hat trick: [26:28]

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With the MLS season fast approaching, that means prediction time! Todd discusses who he believes will lead the Union in Goals + Assists, along with his Philadelphia Union awards that include: Union MVP, Newcomer of The Year, Homegrown of The Year, Biggest Disappointment and Union defender of The Year. Todd also gives his thoughts on the schedule and takes a look at the busy summer the Union are set to face with the Euros, Copa America and the Olympics. Finally, Todd takes a look at the Eastern and Western Conferences and gives his prediction for 2024 MLS Cup!

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Todd is back to recording regular Philadelphia Union Podcast episodes again after the United Soccer Coaches Convention Mini-Series! Todd discusses the latest Philadelphia Union signings that include goalkeeper Oliver Semmle, forward Markus Anderson, and re-signing Alejandro Bedoya! Todd also looks at the departures of Andres Perea (NYCFC), Nelson Pierre (Loan - Skövde AIK), and how Julian Carranza still being with the Union is bad for the club. Todd ends the episode talking all things 2024 Leagues Cup!

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In the last episode from the United Soccer Coaches Convention, André Swanston who is the owner of MLS Next Pros latest team joins the podcast! Founded in 2024 and owned by Connecticut Sports Group, Connecticut United Football Club (CT United FC) is the fifth independent professional men’s soccer club in MLS NEXT Pro. CT United FC is targeting a 2025 launch and will call a new state-of-the-art stadium in Bridgeport its home. CT United FC embodies the indomitable spirit of our state, carrying forward Connecticut's rich tradition of sports excellence.

Andre talks about how the club came about, where the name came from, how he got into the sport of soccer, ambitions to play in MLS one day, and so much more!

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Joining the podcast is Rick Eddy, who is the director of Referee Development at USSF. Rick discusses the referee shortage in all sports, his goals for referring in America and what a perfect world would look like for refs, what goes into becoming a pro ref, what does 41 US Soccer match officials being on the 2024 FIFA International Panel mean for the federation, and his thought's from the 2002 MLS Cup Final!

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Joining the podcast on day two of the United Soccer Coaches Convention is world renown throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark! Thomas talks about his experiences at Liverpool FC and Philadelphia Union, and the art of the throw in!

Thomas Gronnemarks’ biggest dream is to help football coaches all over the World, so their teams are reducing the loss of possession, scoring more goals, and winning matches with a Throw-in.

His philosophy is called “The Long, Fast and Clever Throw-in,” and he´s helping you through club throw-in coaching, books, talks, conferences, online courses, and inspiration.

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Ida co-founder Laura Youngson joins the podcast to discuss the first women's specific soccer cleat!

Laura Youngson is a STEM advocate, TED speaker, and four-time Guinness World Record Holder. She’s always been drawn to the power that sport has in bringing people together and in 2017, she set out to make a lasting mark in the game she loves. Laura led a group of women to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro to play a record-breaking football match with Equal Playing Field and highlight gender inequalities in sport. During the quest to play the highest altitude football match ever, Laura discovered they were all wearing boots made for men (or kids) and it left their feet in pain long after the final whistle blew.

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Live from the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim, California, Todd is joined by Kyle and Jillian Almoney of The One Team We Agree On. In this latest episode they talk about the latest Philadelphia Union news that involves Kai Wagner signing a new three year, plus an option for 2027 contract to stay in Philadelphia. They take a look at what does this signing mean for the future of the Union, could Kai Wagner now feature in plans for the USMNT, what does the future look like for Matt Real, where does Wagner rank against all Union players, is four agents in five years concerning, and Wagner's salary over the last 5 years. 

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In the last Philadelphia Union specific podcast before Todd heads out to Anaheim for the United Soccer Coaches Convention, Jose Nunez joins him to talk about the offseason so far. Topics include, looking back at the 2023 season, Hugo Lloris signs for LAFC, John McCarthy signs for LA Galaxy, Philadelphia Union going all in on Youth, how do you replace Julian Carranza, and Olivier Mbaizo not called up to Cameroon for Africa Cup of Nations. 

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