Live from the Philadelphia Convention center; it's United Soccer Coaches Convention week! Joining the podcast for the very first time is Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin! Jim discusses what the preseason has looked like so far for the Union, how Andres Perea is fitting in with the team, the plan with Jose Riasco, switching to a three-in-the-back formation, Jim's ability to develop coaches, what former Philadelphia Union player would Jim take in their prime, and who would win in a match between the 2003 Chicago Fire or 2023 Philadelphia Union?

Andre Perea: [1:10]

Pre-season: [2:45]

Jose Riasco: [5:45]

Playing 3-in-the-back: [7:10]

Developing coaches: [8:11]

2003 Chicago Fire v 2023 Philadelphia Union: [10:12]

What former Philadelphia Union player would you sign in their prime: [11:33]

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