A More Philly Union

Going faster than a roller coaster, the Union continue to blaze trails in the Leagues Cup.  Meanwhile the AMPU crew ponder Gazdag's zen-like technique for taking PK's, worry about the USWNT fortunes in the World Cup, and hypothesize about Blake's secret genius plan to play in Europe. Also, Wrexham AFC stop by Subaru Park to find out that it's not always sunny in Philadelphia. Love like yours will...

It's a quick one this week, everybody.  Consider this the amuse-bouche for next week's episode. Bon Appétit! Find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Threads: amorephillyunion Twitter: amorephillyu Email: pod@amorephillyunion.com Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/

It's astounding.  Time is fleeting.  Madness takes its toll. And as a result, the AMPU crew finally post this late edition of A More Philly Union, in which they review the Union's two most recent league games, against Nashville and NYC.  Paul, C, and E ponder the pressing and profound questions: Is there still life in the Joe Bendik Experiment?  Has Carranza ascended to pure Philly-dom?  How many...

The Union are LA-bound to face one of two teams in that town.  Back East, the AMPU crew give their mea culpa, consider a line of AMPU tote bags, discuss the Joe Bendik experiment, and pop the proverbial bubbly over some good news. Can't drive out the way we drove in... Find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Threads: amorephillyunion Tw...

The Union travel south to Atlanta to start off their three-game road trip.  Meanwhile, the AMPU crew compare the performances of Joe Bendik and Andre Blake, discuss the philosophy of the Brian McBride School of Bad-assery, and struggle with the hard truth of predicting Union games. Woo-woo! Find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Twitte...

Time and Space collide, giving the AMPU crew some new challenges in getting this week's episode made and posted.  But, as the old adage goes: the sooner we get behind, the sooner we can get caught up. Also, the Union played two games this week, milestones are celebrated, and we get a little vocabulary lesson. Find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amor...

It's a good thing that the Union didn't have any games this past week.  First, the Boys in Blue got some extra time to rest up.  But second, the AMPU crew got extra room in the episode to cover additional topics like the international break, Gold Cup, new roster lineups, the transfer window, sensible legislation in DC, and Jim Curtin trivia. There's a little of column A and a little of column B in...

The Union take their 9-game undefeated streak on the road as the Boys in Blue head west to face the San Jose Earthquakes.  Meanwhile, the AMPU gang discuss Wrexham, conspiracies in Florida, and NOT the Leagues Cup.  And of course they talked about the big news about a particular world-class player making a particular big move: Ale Bedoya's Jim Curtin impression. "With a dream in your heart you're...

From defense, to scoring, to standings in the table, the Union demonstrate that good things come in three's as they welcome CF Montréal to Philly.  Meanwhile, Nate joins Paul, C, and E as they tackle the "head versus heart" conundrum that is weighing the merits of Concacaf Champions League and the US Open Cup.  Also, the AMPU Crew consider employing Bingo cards and celebrate a newly minted America...

Time and Space are put to the test this week as the Union travel to NYC to play soccer in the geometry of a baseball stadium and then return home to host Charlotte FC where Blake bends gravity to his will.  Meanwhile, the AMPU crew experiences the closest thing to Time Dilation as it was May when they began recording this episode and it was June when they wrapped up.  Special guest host, Nate, del...

It's a welcome respite for the AMPU crew as they only have one game to recap this week: the Union v. the Revolution.  But that doesn't keep them for going on for almost an hour in this week's episode as they discuss the Union's up-and-coming players, defective socks, and past political faux pas. C'mon you Dragons! Find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram:...

Maybe it was the over 5000 feet of elevation change between Colorado's Dick's Sporting Goods Park and Philadelphia's Subaru Park that contributed to the chaos and excitement of this week's games?  Maybe it was poor time management skills that caused the late posting of this week's episode?  Whatever it was, the gang dives into the melee that was the Rapids-Union game and extol the thankless job of...

The Union continue their homeric trek across North America, traveling to the Mt. Doom that is Red Bull Arena to face off against rivals NYRB.  After passing through the fire and ash of New Jersey, the Boys in Blue venture on to the Land of 10,000 Lakes where they battle the Loons of Minnesota in their quest for the Cup of US Open-ness.  Appropriately, the gang discusses the coronation of kings as...

It's an all-too-familiar story line as the Union revisit LA and try to exorcise the all-too-recent past.  NYRB and the US Open Cup tournament await the road-weary Boys in Blue.  And the gang salvages as much good as they can while they discuss the Triangle of Death and celebrate the pod going international!  Also, a very special guest appearance by Nathan! Dzień dobry! Find us here: Website: www.a...

The Union welcome Toronto FC to a soaked Subaru Park with the dark clouds of an LAFC rematch looming on the western horizon.  Meanwhile, the gang celebrates a milestone with their first subscriber incentive challenge, and waxes nostalgic with references to Weezer, the Warriors, 8-bit video games and the coolest Decepticons. There's more than meets the eye in this episode! Find us here: Website: ww...

Things get pretty exciting when the Union travel south of the border for the second Champions League match against Atlas (you know it's a bit of a bar fight when BOTH coaches get yellow cards).  And the Boys in Blue continue to spread the brotherly love when they travel to Chicago to face off against The Fire.  The gang praises the Union's Young Guns and discuss the efficacy of voodoo dolls.  Also...

The Union get a "chili" reception in Cincinnati and concerns are raised about the upcoming Champions League quarterfinal match against Atlas.  Also, the gang savors the opportunity for a rematch against LAFC and gush a little about Kai Kamara. Happy Dyngus Day! Find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Twitter: amorephillyu Email: pod@amo...

Sporting Kansas City comes to town, Atlas shrugs, and the gang copes with hail and tornado warnings with some Ikea meatballs. Check out the podcast website at www.amorephillyunion.com and feel free to drop us a line at pod@amorephillyunion.com! Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/

Things feel a little Dickensian this week as an under-manned Union take on Orlando City and Paul, C, and E only make one Ted Lasso reference.  Also, the gang looks ahead to hosting Sporting Kansas City as well as the Champions League game against Atlas. Please, sir, we want some more! Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/

The Union travel north to take on CF Montreal, C & E continue their struggle with Apple TV, Paul fills in a lot of gaps, and Nancy makes her first appearance. Also: DOUBLE VAR! Ted Lasso at the White House:    • Ted Lasso cast li...   Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/

The Union face two matches in Week 4: Chicago and Alianza. Meanwhile, not even the gang can blame Apple TV for the late posting this week. Also, here's the great Ted Lasso dart scene:    • TED LASSO (2020) ...  Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/

The Union and the gang tackle the challenges of Week 2. For the Union, that means going up against Inter Miami in a regular season MLS match, followed by traveling to El Salvador to face Alianza in Champions League. For the Paul, C, and E, that means dealing with internet outages and trying to record late at night. Find out what happens in the latest episode of A More Philly Union!

Overcoming the technical difficulties from last week's episode, Paul, C, and Eric return to recap the Union's action-packed home opener against the Columbus Crew. Also, the crew (see what we did there?) give their thoughts on Apple TV coverage of MLS games, talk CONCACAF Champions League, and try out some new intro theme songs. Also, for the whole story about an MLS exec's opinion of the Philadelp...

Paul, C, and E make their first attempt at sounding like they know what they're doing. It's OK, they're Union fans, so what could possibly go wrong (other than the mics)? Tune in and find out. (Again, apologies about the audio. We'll fix it for next episode.)