Doopy Brothers Podcast

Holy moly, we didn't think we'd every record a podcast like this. The Union made it to MLS Cup after an incredible night at Subaru Park beating NYCFC for the Eastern Conference title. We talk about how special it was to be there and AJ shares some of his experiences in the post-game celebrations. We then talk about our plans to go out to LA and try to give a preview of the game while still wrappin...

We got him! After years of the podcast, we finally got to interview Union head coach Jim Curtin. It was an incredible conversation which should come to no surprise to listeners as Jim is just an all around great guy who gives thoughtful and interesting answers to even our silliest questions. We get a look into his coaching process and how he is approaching the playoffs, as well as some lighter top...

We have a fun episode this week because both brothers are together! AJ made his way up to Philly so we could participate in the Union Media Fantasy Camp. We talk all about the awesome experience and the friends we made. We also have some conversations regarding the Supporters Shield, end of year awards, and a super accurate/well research quiz put on by AJ. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices....

The Union keep on being really really good. So good that it has even become harder to talk about. After their latest thrashing of Orlando, we discuss the game, Martinez, and just how complete the team. In the second half, we have some quick debates on classic Union topics, discuss Supporters Shield being in our reach, and the unfortunate USMNT jerseys. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

We missed out on recording for a couple weeks and the Union decided to blow up on an insane scoring spree. We try to discuss the last couple of games but really we just gush about the Union for a good twenty minutes. In the second half we discuss the September games and where the "goal posts" have moved for the Union at this point of the season before we give our predictions for the upcoming Red B...

Another emphatic win for the Union and we are back to discuss. AJ walks us through his thoughts on the game and we go over just how good the Union have been over the past month. We then look ahead and preview the busy month of August for the Union and touch on some new players before giving our predictions on the Cincy game. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Back after a hat trick of wins for the Union to discuss all the fun that the boys in blue had over the last week. We touch on the last three games briefly and give some thoughts on each game's top performers and highlights. In the second half, we share our international friendly wishlist, recap our Icarus Cup fun, talk transfers, and preview the Orlando game. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choice...

Back after a Doopy vacation, we discuss the latest of many Union draws against Columbus and share our thoughts on what the Union might need to address now that we are at about halfway through the season. In the second half, we touch on the lates Sons of Ben news, the U20 USMNT success, new rules in the World Cup and MLS Next, and preview the weekend were both the Union AND the Doopy Brothers will...

Nearing the end of a looong international break, there is a surprising amount of topics to for us to ramble about. We start by taking stake in where the Union ended off before the break and then get into the big Apple TV deal that MLS announced this week. After Luke went on and on about that, we get into the other huge news which is that Philly got announced to be one of the host cities for the 20...

This week we are honored to be joined by our now most frequent guest, Doopy Dad! He joins in on our conversation about the win at Timbers and what stood out to us in the victory. He also shares so possibly controversial takes on Jose Martinez, a family debate! We then discuss the Aaronson move to Leeds, discuss the USMNT roster, and a new game that AJ made up. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choic...

Nashville opened up their shiny new stadium and the Union did plenty to ruin the party as much as they could with the 1-1 result. Andre Blake and Mikael Uhre highlighted the game from a Union perspective and we share our takeaways on those two as well as the rest of the squad. In the second half, AJ gives a timely Star Wars segment and we discuss some more serious topics regarding expansion franch...

Took last week off to recover from the first Union loss, we are back to discuss the last two games in which the Union lost to Toronto and tied Montreal. Luke traveled all the way up to Toronto and shared his thoughts on the trip and then we discuss the boring tie against Montreal before taking stock in how we feel about the Union now that they are finally 'defeated'. In the second half, we preview...

This week's episode is a unique one that we are really excited about. After a short segment covering the latest Union win over the Crew, we had an incredible conversation with Paul Howard, executive director of the Philadelphia Union Foundation. We also had some fun discussing Paul's England and Man City fandom but mainly got to hear about the awesome work he does with the foundation. Paul shares...

The Union took another three points in Subaru Park with a very comfortable win against Charlotte FC. We discuss the performance and what has made winning look so easy for the Union recently. Since we are in the early days of April, we give a preview of the month of games and when we might see our first loss. In the second half, we touch on the USMNT qualification and WC grouping as well as another...

Brotherly Game contributor Justin Fisher caught up with Brian Emory to talk about Charlotte FC ahead of their first visit to Subaru Park on Saturday, April 2, 2022 to play the Philadelphia Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the Union continue their hot start to the season, we discuss the past 2 wins against San Jose and at NYCFC. Luke shares his experience at Yankee Stadium while AJ shares his frustration with the NYC broadcast. From Nate Harriel to Julian Carranza, there have been a lot of players shining to help rack up the Union wins and we try to touch on each of them. Recording on the eve of the US/Mexico...

The Union picked up their first win of the season with a comeback victory in Montreal. We discuss the stand out performances and the not so great moments in what was a bit of a roller coaster of a game. In the second half, we cover a lot of ground. From Ilsinho to Carson Wentz to Fabian Herbers, we touch it all along with some sure to be wrong bets and predictions. Learn more about your ad choices...

Brotherly Game contributor Joe Lister talked to fellow Penn State student and San Jose Earthquakes supporter Otis Lyons about the Quakes ahead of their match with the Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Union's first game in the books, we discuss the less than exciting performance that was the draw with Minnesota. There was a lot of rust we saw from the Union but there were some good performances, as well as not so good and we share our thoughts on both. The second half starts with a discussion on future big drum participants as well as previewing the Montreal game and some poor bets we'...

Brotherly Game managing editor Matt Ralph chats with Wes Burdine, an Emmaus, Pa. native who lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota in this podcast extra. Burdine is a host of the Fifty Five One podcast, owns The Black Hart of Saint Paul bar and is one of the founders of the new W-League club Aurora FC. Links: Twitter.com/MnNiceFC FiftyFive.one blackhartstp.com mnaurora.com Learn more about your ad choices...

It's officially time to start the 2022 season! We start this episode by previewing the home opener against Minnesota and preview the month of March. Then we do a draft of 5 players we believe will tally the most goals/assist for the year. The second half of the episode is all predictions, we start with fan submitted predictions and end with more typical season topics as well as for the Minnesota g...

The Union released their new 2022 home jersey so we figured we should release a new episode. We talk about the new kit and it's reaction. Also, we get into the current Mikael Uhre status and the recent Monteiro trade and how he stacks up amongst Union's history of number 10s. In the second half, we discuss the Union's depth by position and where we feel further depth might be needed. The episode w...

Danish writer Kasper Pedersbæk took some time to talk to BrotherlyGame.com editor Matthew Ralph about striker Mikael Uhre, who he covered during his time with Brøndby IF. The 27-year-old is expected to soon be announced as a key offseason acquisition for the Philadelphia Union. Pedersbæk talks about the striker's role leading the Brøndby front line and the league in scoring while helping the team...

Back after a bit of a break, we shake off the rust andjump into the 2022 podcast season as the Union are starting their preseason. Filled with half-baked twitter rumors and speculation, we discuss the recent Union news regarding possible players incoming and outgoing. AJ also shares a recent email he received from Don Garber regarding the Union's lack of MLS Draft participation. Plus we go over th...

Sadly the Union season is over but they boys put up an incredible fight given the circumstances. We recap the game and try to give some perspective on the season as a whole. Being offseason now, we start to think about potential roster holes to fill and evaluating our roster as it stands currently. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices