A More Philly Union

It's hard to believe that it's only been 28 days since the start of the World Cup.  And yet at the same time, it feels like there's been nothing else in life other than this World Cup. All we know here at the AMPU studios is that we can't get enough and we don't want it to end.  Join Paul, C, and E this week as they look to the Union's Season 2.0, marvel at the Churchillian defense England mustere...

Country Roads and La Marseillaise have been on heavy rotation this week at the AMPU Studios as the World Cup good vibes continue to reverberate around the country.  Join Paul, C, and E as they discuss the Union Reset, Paul's experience as a FIFA volunteer at matches, the benefits of the longest rain delay in World Cup history, and that we're going to have to "trust the process" if we're going to "...

With a few noteworthy exceptions, all's quiet on the Union front.  But with national teams from all over the world converging on our North American home, two-thirds of the AMPU crew return to the studios to revel in the flawed but glorious spectacle that is the World Cup.  Without the sage guidance of Paul this week, C and E make a valiant go of things as they wish Mbaizo a sunnier future, celebra...

It's a bit of down time at the AMPU studios this week, so we're allowing ourselves a little leeway in our topics of conversation.  Join Paul, C, and E as they wonder: What could have been if the Union had taken other paths?  If Bedoya ran for public office?  If Indy went into acting?  If Gritty was actually a secret weapon?  Ah, the world may never know. When you come to a fork in the road, take i...

Things get a little philosophical at the AMPU studios this week as we come to grips with what was all but inevitable.  Join Paul, C, and E as they weigh in on one of the most record setting games for the Union that resulted in an Iloski hattrick, an actual Damiani goal, and still a loss for the Union.  And of course it was the final straw that broke the camel's back for Bradley Carnell's time as m...

Things are getting repetitive around the AMPU studios this week.  Once again, the Union lose/draw another game and the AMPU crew try to come up with something original to say about the Groundhog Day time loop we seem to be trapped in.  Join Paul, C, and E this week as they ask the profound questions: Have we've witnessed Carnell's last home game for the Union?  Is the 50/50 raffle an accurate fan...

There's no sugar-coating the Union's performance at the AMPU studios this week: Injuries, mistakes, PK's, ridiculous Apple win probabilities. It's bad. It's real bad. Join Paul, C, and E as they celebrate firsts for Bender and Cavan, lamentably start the countdown clock on Carnell's tenure, and discuss the sense of freedom that comes when you're at the bottom. Zulu Foxtrot Gamma. Like, share, and...

Food discussions abound at the AMPU studios this week.  Join Paul, C, and E as they discuss the delicious tidbits from the most recent game against Nashville, from Sery's early game injury, to Iloski's many attempts for a goal, to the goal post keeping Nashville in the game.  Also, Damiani was there. Wouldn't Wawa look great on a Union jersey?  Two words: snake sauce. Like, share, and find us here...

Gritty and the Flyers provide some comfort this week around the AMPU studios, but it's not enough to keep the gloom at bay.  Join Paul, C, and E as they try to recover from the Columbus game by reaffirming Blake's bona fides, echo Carnell's call to 'trust the plan', and in a moment of tough-love, C goes Mean Girls on Damiani.  And finally, the AMPU crew offers a way out of this slump: the Union sh...

It's hard to describe the vibe in the AMPU studios these days.  The Union aren't losing, so that's good, right?  But with the 0-0 draw against DC United that felt like a win, and the 3-3 draw against Toronto FC that felt like a loss, we're having a hard time figuring out if we're even moving in the right direction.  Join Paul, C, and E this week as they cheer on Iloski, wonder if Damiani will ever...

Whew, we're breathing a little easier this week at the AMPU studios.  Everyone is back in good health and home from traveling, and most importantly, the Union finally get their first win of the season! (Much obliged, Montreal.)  Join Paul, C, and E as they witness E enjoying a big slice of humble pie, celebrate Sery's birthday goal, revel in US Open Cup upsets, try to workshop sayings that don't e...

It's getting so dark at the AMPU studios lately that we're making references from the movie, The Crow.  And to top things off, it's C's turn to be under the weather, so it's only Paul and E making a go of it this week.  Yikes.  But stick with us, dear listeners, we do spot some silver linings, like Harriel's new contract and the leaked description of the Union's retro 3rd kit.  Plus we're pretty p...

It's been a hell of a March.  The Union are defeated in their first five regular season games.  The AMPU studios are scrambling to deal with travel, illness, and lost episodes.  Italy fails to qualify for their third consecutive World Cup.  Is there no end in sight to the madness?  Jump into the pilot seat with Paul, C, and E this week as they try pull out from this nose dive as they discuss the n...

Is it a coincidence that this episode length is 12:02?  Like the namesake (and not so famous) error code on the Apollo 11 mission - a lot of stuff is going wrong and now we have a lot to worry about: downed by Atlanta, knocked out by Club America, and then there's the Ernst Tanner stuff.  Is time to worry?  Is it time to hope? We're so relieved and grateful that you're ok, Jack. Like, share, and f...

Spirits are a little down at the AMPU studios this week.  Well, it's mostly E whose spirit is down.  But for Paul, C, and E it's nothing that Groundhog Day, time-traveling wizards, and the Cricket World Cup can't fix. Like, share, and find us here: Website:  www.amorephillyunion.com Email:  pod@amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Threads: amorephillyunion Blu...

One strand at a time, that's what it takes to build something complex and beautiful, like a successful season for the Philadelphia Union.  That goes triple for us here at the AMPU studios. Join Paul, C, and E this week as they recap the Union's home opener against perennial buzz killers, NYC FC.  Of course the AMPU crew digresses into other topics like: The 2026 Union feel like how 2025 Union shou...

There are matchups aplenty this week at the AMPU studios: DC United versus Philadelphia Union, Philadelphia Union versus Defence Force FC, poutine versus Swedish meatballs.  Join Paul, C, and E as they review what the Boys in Blue have been up too, squeeze in some Winter Olympics news, uncover a conspiracy theory to bring CR7 to MLS, and introduce the World Cup of National Foods. The sooner we get...

Even though we've entered the season of self-denial, it feels like Fat Tuesday hasn't ended at the AMPU studios.  First, C is back!  And second, the Union square off against Defense Force FC in their first CONCACAF Champions Cup match.  Join Paul, C, and E as they drink the Flavor-Aid and discuss the upcoming reunion with Tai Baribo's DC United, record the first Replacements reference of the seaso...

Hey, everyone, Trevor the Intern here.  Man, I completely dropped the ball this week on one of my primary tasks around the AMPU studios: post the episode on time.  I blame the complete break down of competency on the absence of C this week.  Wait, wait, wait, don't just skip this week's episode!  Paul and E really did try their best and it's going to look really bad on my performance review if thi...

With the new Union season less than two weeks away, it's time to rub the winter sleep out of eyes, start brewing the coffee, and get the AMPU studio up and running.  Join Paul, C, and E as they return to the studio for the start of Season 4 of the podcast!  A lot has happened during the off season and the AMPU crew jump right in as they can as they mourn the loss of core players like Jakob Glesnes...

We're getting into the holiday spirit here at the AMPU studios.  And beside decking halls and trimming trees, that also means wrapping seasons.  Join Paul, C, and E as they reflect on how far the Union have come in only one year and on all the great things to be festive about: the Kai-Tai, Dave Leno, the Larimer, and 100+ episodes!  And finally, the AMPU crew concludes the season with a possible r...

Hallo und willkommen!  With St. Nikolaus Day falling on the same day as the MLS Cup Final, things are getting a little Germanic at the AMPU Studios.  Without the invaluable guidance of Paul this week, C and E try to hold the fort (and set up a Whamageddon-safe space) as they ponder the pressing questions at the threshold of the conclusion of the 2025 MLS season: With the signing of Ezekial Alladoh...

Well, here we are. We're working through the five stages of grief at the AMPU studios this week.  And wherever you are in the process, join Paul, C, and E as they reflect on the Union's unceremonious end to their otherwise stellar season, explore the hypothesis of the 5th-Game Theory, and ask the question, "Is anyone really afraid of the Union?" Let's be sad now.  Let's be sad together.  And then...

Nate is back!  The long-time FOTP returns to the AMPU Studios this week, bringing the swagger!  Join Paul, C, E, and Nate as they reflect on what lies behind and what lies ahead for the Union, wonder how NFL-y the new MLS season schedule might become, and delve into the connection between the local game commentators and the Dark Side of the Moon. Our newest motto: Rarely confident, often hopeful....

Hey.  How's it going?  With no games to report on and with a little too much time on our hands, things get a little Funky Bunch-y at the AMPU studios this week.  Join Paul, C, and E as they celebrate Carnell's well-deserved honor, ponder the potential season schedule change, and review the best-named derbies in MLS. Say hi to your mother for us. Like, share, and find us here: Website:  www.amoreph...