It's Always Soccer in Philadelphia

Kevin and Russ talk about the 4-0 Champion's League smackdown of Saprissa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #126 with Philadelphia Union color commentator and retired Premier League defender Danny Higginbotham - having a Philadelphia connection through his wife - moving to the U.S. in the middle of a pandemic - the current state of MLS and how the league is viewed overseas - youth production vs. foreign signings in a new era  - how and why he got into broadcasting - on Stoke City, the concept of...

Episode #125 with IASIP founder Dave Zeitlin: -Ray Gaddis and his shock retirement -Ray's non-linear career path -piecing together the original timeline -extending a career while damaging development -Ray's case for the Union Ring of Honor -your questions, comments, and concerns -an exclusive story involving Kevin's wife and the Andre Blake SuperDraft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Episode #124 with Scottish football writer Barry Anderson of The Scotsman and The Edinburgh News -Stuart Findlay as a player -Kilmarnock talk -the SPL beyond Celtic and Rangers -Scottish players coming to America -your questions, comments, concerns -Carson Wentz comparisons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #123 with Union pregame/halftime host Marisa Pilla -broadcasting during COVID -vaccines for the players? -brief labor dispute thoughts -new Union jersey -Union offseason thoughts -picking our World Cup host cities -NWSL and the women's game in Philadelphia -basketball starting five of Union players -your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Episode #122 - "We're Coming in for a Landing!" w/ Philadelphia 76ers play-by-play announcer Marc Zumoff (1-19-21) -Marc talks about his soccer fandom and early career with the Philadelphia Fever -Calling an indoor MISL game with Harry Kalas on color commentary -Everton friendly and past Union broadcasts -the difference in calling basketball and soccer -similarities between the Sixers and Union fa...

Episode #121 -  - Mark McKenzie to Genk reaction - 2020 year in review exercise - words that end in the letter A - state of the podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #120 with Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin - looking back at the Revs loss - clarifying the Supporters' Shield asterisk narrative - media coverage and soccer's place in Philadelphia - easier to convert a Eurosnob, or 4 for 4 fan? - the "rent a 10" concept - the advice Jim received from David Moyes - more effusive praise for Mark McKenzie  - Arsenal slander - a George Mikan referenc...

Episode #119 - Russ joins the program for instant reaction to hideous playoff loss - words that end in letter A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode # 118 with Eytan Shander explores the world of Philadelphia radio and why the Union are on the outside looking in. Plus, Eytan shares a Chris Albright story and Kevin addresses your questions, comments, and concerns.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #117 w/ Matt Ralph of The Brotherly Game, a special SUPPORTERS SHIELD victory podcast - Union world champions instant reaction - playing your kids, and winning while doing it - giving credit where it's due - how these dudes all bought in and committed to one another - Kevin absolutely loves Mark McKenzie - our happiness for the extended Union family - why the Union are a hard-working, blue...

Episode #116 with Andrew Wiebe of MLSSoccer.com and ExtraTime Radio - Union's Supporter's Shield outlook - does the asterisk even matter? - Chicago game and bad red card call - doing things the right way, but also winning - handballs in the box - Kevin's indirect free kick take - a use of the "Ray Gaddis rule"  - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Episode #115 w/ Brian Sciaretta of American Soccer Now - Anthony Fontana scoring bangers - late runs and second strikers - Mark McKenzie ceiling and short-term outlook - Kevin's dumb McKenzie take - Brenden Aaronson Salzburg thoughts - Jesse Marsch to Germany?  - Supporter's Shield outrage - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #114 with Russ Joy  - Brenden Aaronson's record transfer - Mark McKenzie's market value - preferred European pathways  - who replaces Aaronson? - how to spend the transfer money - Mount Rushmore of Three 6 Mafia songs - the story of how Kevin got his new house - truncated "words that end in the letter a" segment - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Episode #113 is a modified mailbag podcast, due to extenuating circumstances - Kacper Pryzbylko finding his form - beating a three-man defense with long balls - Olivier Mbaizo's game - Ray Gaddis best assist ever - moving clumpy pressing teams laterally - possible destinations for Aaronson and McKenzie - your questions, comments, and concerns - Mount Rushmore of DMX songs Learn more about your ad...

The recently-retired Mike Lahoud joins IASIP for episode #112. - Union's win over KC - playing a team game - 4-4-2 diamond - Brenden Aaronson and Jamiro Monteiro - Mike's career, from Chivas, to Philly/NY/Miami/Cincy/San Antonio - why retire now? - the controversial trade that brought him to Chester - playing for Alessandro Nesta - etc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #111 with Matt De George of the Delco Times - New England win - Union playing a grind-it-out team game - Brenden Aaronson/Tranquillo Barnetta comparison - Aaronson's European prospects - substitution usage - an embarrassing Zoom call moment - Introducing the "Raymon Gaddis Rule" - short corner gripe explanation - your questions, comments, concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Russ and Jon on this week's show. Episode #110: - win over Miami - Brenden Aaronson, man of the match - the double dummy goal - width and spacing - trying to establish an identity in difficult conditions - "half court" offense and Sixers comparisons - who is the set piece taker? - proper approach to the Orlando game - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Episode #109 w/ Union original Corey Furlan - Union 1, NYC 0 - Ilsinho as a forward in the 4-4-2 - Bedoya's goal - Saves by Dre - Jamiro, Brujo, and build-up play - Jim Curtin's use of subs - can you press in 500 degree weather? - legal sports betting - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #108 with Russ Joy Union's tournament schedule updated group A qualifying rules Yankee Stadium rhombus 23-man roster exercise how to properly use 5 subs COVID-19 Florida concerns words that end in the letter A Richard Gere discussion your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #107 w/ Liam Jenkins of Philly Sports Network - Kevin Durant buys minority stake in Union - Cory Burke hat trick and Philadelphia future - MLS return to play and training thoughts - Premier League and Championship return - Bundesliga and fake crowd noise - Ruiz vs. Glesnes for #1 Union goal ever - Carli Lloyd Twitter adventures  - George Floyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Episode #106 with Matt De George, Dave Zeitlin, and Chris Gibbons - Jim Curtin's video call - thoughts on Bundesliga return - Philadelphia Union fantasy draft (stolen from Philly Soccer Page, with permission) - IASIP charity fundraiser information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #105 with the Dalai Lama of Soccer, Simon Allen -  - best case scenario for MLS return - the logistics of playing in empty stadiums - should journalists be at games? - Ajax, Liverpool, PSG, and what to do with European leagues - do you care about a Liga MX/MLS partnership? - Newcastle United and a theoretical oil sheikh Philadelphia takeover - center backs as free kick takers - best CB on...

Episode #104 is a special crossover with Matt, Adam, and Devin from the Sons of Ben pod. We've split this episode into two portions, the first which can be found here. To listen to the second part, visit the SOB podcast page at https://sobthepod.transistor.fm/subscribe and subscribe via your preferred platform. rundown, part one (IASIP): when will MLS return to play? the possibility of sporting ov...

Episode #103 with Union pregame/halftime/postgame and play-by-play guy Dave Leno - Coronavirus update - how to prep for a broadcast - calling soccer vs. calling other sports - on being a conduit to fans watching at home - communication with the color commentator - broadcasting advice - your questions, comments, and concerns Please subscribe to the show ([ Apple Podcasts ] [ Spotify ] [ Google Play...