A More Philly Union

Milestones, achieved or imminent, are the main focus this week at the AMPU studios.  Join Paul, C, and E as they recount the Union's big game against Atlanta United: Blake sets another record, Jean Jacques opens accounts, Lukic collects cards.  Also, Quinn Sullivan produces a heat map like no one else, Dave Leno and Sébastien Le Toux are the announcers we all need, and C surprises the boys with an...

It's close quarters for the Union this past week as the Boys in Blue faced off against NYC FC on their windmill-less miniature golf course they call a field.  Meanwhile, things are equally tight at the AMPU studios as Paul, C, and E try to squeeze in an abundance of topics, ranging from the desperate need to bring back the Kai-Tai (both on and off the pitch) to the oddly posted but conceptually ve...

We're getting classical in the AMPU studio as C breaks down this week's episode structure into three acts.  Come along with Paul, C, and E as they revisit the uninspiring Union-Orlando game, lament the trading of Daniel Gazdag, and express concern over Glavinovich's (cringe) injury.  Also, E introduces another trivia game: More or Less. Oh, Danny Boy...It's you, it's you must go, and I must bide....

The Philadelphia Union versus Inter Miami. Gazdag versus Suarez.  E versus Jordi Alba.  It's all about match-ups this week at the AMPU studios! Join Paul, C, and E as they also wonder what a post-Messi Miami might look like, discuss what a post-Vermes Sporting Kansas City does look like, and elucidate the difference between a murder and a flamboyance. Make your pick: Chocolate cake or pecan pie? L...

It's a family affair in the AMPU studios this week - not just in the collective way that soccer bonds fans across club and country, but in the more specific way of Paul, C, and E welcoming back family members and stalwart St. Louis City SC fans, Mel and Jim!  Join the AMPU crew (and Mel & Jim) as they give perspectives on the Carnell Experiment, consider the benefits of a beefed up German squa...

"You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to.” Paul and E try to keep their feet this week as C takes the reins in her first solo mini-sode!  What's in store for the boys and our listeners?  This writer has no idea, but if you're like him, you can't wait to see where C sweeps us off to!  Like, share, and find us here: Website:  www.am...

Good things continue to come in threes this week and there's lots to celebrate both for the Union and the AMPU crew:  the Union are 3 - 0, Tai leads in goals, Kai leads in assists, and newcomers Lukic and Vassilev earn their firsts for the team!  Join Paul, C, and E as they revel in the Union's amazing early season stats, eagerly anticipate Dollar Dog Day, and introduce the official AMPU drink of...

It's pandemonium at the AMPU studios as Paul, C, and E try to wrap their collective heads around the first two weeks of the Union's season!  Join the AMPU crew as they celebrate Baribo's hattrick, analyze Uhre's performance as quarterback, and receive a live on-air prediction from our favorite roving reporter, Scoops.  Combine all this chaos with mic'ed up refs, glorious moustaches, and an ever-ex...

Stay calm and take a deep breath.  Two out of three AMPU crew members did not see last week coming.  And that's good news!  Join Paul, C, and E this week as they try to keep from getting ahead of themselves while they express sincere gratitude for Andre Blake and all he's done for the Union, reconfigure the lineup geometry to introduce the new T.O.D., and suggest some fashion advice for Coach Carn...

Clean up the kitchen and vacuum the living room because we're having company!  This week, Paul, C, and E are excited to welcome fellow podcasters Jillian and Kyle from The One Team We Agree On! Join the AMPU and TOTWAG crews as they revel in the Eagles Parade, prepare for MLS Opening Day, discuss the Union's newest acquisitions, and return to the Union Dome.  Did the Union really spend a lot of mo...

Fly, Eagles, Fly! The AMPU studio is decked out in green this week as Paul, C, and E celebrate our new Super Bowl Champions!  But it's not all high-fives and unstoppable defensive lines as the AMPU crew also weighs in on the Union's 4-1 pre-season loss to Cincinnati.  Trevor the Intern returns, the new Volt jersey is admired, the USL challenge is analyzed, and Christy christens arguably this seaso...

Season 3, Baby!  The AMPU crew is fresh out of cryogenic stasis and back in the studio with their first episode of the new season!  Woohoo!  Join Paul, C, and E as they catch up on all the roster moves, celebrate the return to the Open Cup, and consider the prospects of our new head coach.  Of course it wouldn't be A More Philly Union if the gang didn't also touch on other topics like: unpopular a...

It's the endgame.  It's the last at bat.  It's do or die.  Pick your favorite phrase and join the AMPU crew as they discuss the Union's recent performances against Orlando and Columbus and weigh the Union's prospects as the final game of the regular season approaches.  This week, Paul, C, and E praise the young guns, reflect on Bedoya's imminent retirement, and collectively scratch their heads at...

It's total "A Very Special Thanksgiving" vibes at the AMPU studios this week as Paul, C, and E commemorate and celebrate both the Union's and A More Philly Union's past season.  Join the AMPU gang as they share all the things they're thankful for, from Jim Curtin, to our Boys in Blue, to all our dear listeners.  And to help launch the upcoming holiday season, the Union Dome returns with a festive...

The Empire has struck back.  Poets are dead.  And, like you all, the AMPU crew is struggling to regain their footing in the wake of the seismic reverberations of Curtin's dismissal.  But fortunately for Paul, C, and E, they have as their guest this week super-fan Nate who helps make sense of the surprise loss of our long time and much-loved coach.  Motives are explored, conspiracies pondered, and...

In the vacuum of a Union-less post-season, things are a bit listless at the AMPU studios this week as Paul, C, and E try to get their bearings.  Join the AMPU crew as they celebrate the Union II's impressive run in the MLS Next Cup Tournament, prognosticate on the MLS Cup playoffs, and offer their collective two cents for future MLS schedules. Like, share, and find us here: Website:  www.amorephil...

Under the bad omens of raining insects and an understaffed Cracker Barrel, the Union faced off against Cincinnati FC on Saturday in a must-win Decision Day match.  And for a brief moment, there was hope.  Join the AMPU crew this week as Paul, C, and E lament over the first Union-less playoffs in six years, Christy makes the first Replacement reference, and Paul and E find out if they guessed the r...

It's GAME ON this week, both for the Union and the AMPU crew.  Our Boys in Blue prepare for the ultimate match of the season, with any possible chance of moving on to the playoffs contingent upon winning against Cincinnati on Saturday. Meanwhile, the inmates are running the asylum as C is away, leaving Paul and E to discuss possible off-season transfers and opportunities, decipher the Playoff Poss...

We're back!  After a brief hiatus last week, the AMPU crew returns to discuss the the quickly approaching end of the regular season.  Join Paul, C, and E as they play catch-up on the Union's 4-0 domination over DC United as well as the Union's tepid 1-1 draw against Atlanta United.  With precious time running out in the regular season, questions (and rants) arise if the return of Blake, the new-an...

Technically, this past week the Union extended the I-95 rivalry to now include Miami (map it, you'll see) as the Boys in Blue face off against a very Messi Inter Miami and a very messy (eh...) NYC FC.  Meanwhile, at the AMPU studios, Paul and E have the run of things and without the sage guidance of C, they work in a LOT of movie references (probably too many) as they discuss the new and improved...

It's the International Break this week and the AMPU crew celebrates the reprieve by tackling the Fan Quiz from We The Union.  Join Paul, C, E, and special guest, Noelle, as they honor the legendary #13, discuss an unemployed Jason Kelce, and equate England as the Mean Girl of the English language. We've been here the whole time! Like, share, and find us here: Website:  www.amorephillyunion.com Ema...

With the end of the season getting closer, the growing need for victories continues to weigh on collective shoulders.  But the Union are showing a recent run of resilience and hope to build their winning streak as they travel to take on the New York Red Bulls.  Back at the AMPU studios, Paul, C, and E muster as much energy to talk about Mad Libs, Mad Men, Danish super fans, and Uhre's simple but p...

Pop quiz, hotshot. There's a flash episode on this week's pod.  Once the pod starts, the flash episode is armed.  If the episode drops below an acceptable level of informative entertainment in an efficient amount of time, as Paul, C, and E recap the Union's 3rd place Leagues Cup match against the Colorado Rapids as well as their regular season MLS match against the Columbus Crew, it goofs up. What...

In their first episode in a post-Martinez world, the AMPU crew shares some quick thoughts on the Union's semifinal Leagues Cup match against Columbus Crew.  Also, semantics are argued, geography is explained, and Cup-loss-induced price surging is revealed!  Onward and upwards. Like, share, and find us here: Website:  www.amorephillyunion.com Email:  pod@amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyuni...

Things have gotten fairly dramatic as the Union continue their run in the Leagues Cup and the AMPU crew actually releases an episode ahead of schedule.  Join Paul, C, and E this week as they discuss among other things: the Baribo incident, E's inability to properly pronounce "Mazatlán", and the wonderfully cinematic and heartfelt final appearance of our favorite Leo, José Martinez. Gracias, José....