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Todd recaps the latest news around MLS that includes, The Chicago Fire hiring Frank Klopas, St . Louis FC have acquired Chris Durkin in exchange for Jared Stroud and Lucas Bartlett and $300k in GAM, Chicago Fire have acquired Andrew Gutman from Colorado Rapids for Miguel Navarro and $450k in GAM, Philadelphia Union have signed Left Back Isaiah LeFlore from Houston Dynamo 2, Philadelphia Union anno...

With the Philadelphia Union's 2023 End of The Season Press Conference wrapped up, that puts an end to the never ending 2023 MLS Season. Todd takes a look back at his early season predictions for the Union, and gives his thoughts on some of the answers Jim Curtin and Ernst Tanner gave at their end of the season press conference!    Reviewing 2023 Season Predictions: Leading Goal Scorers:  [6:40] Le...

The Philadelphia Union's 2023 season came to an end on Saturday with a 1-0 loss to FC Cincinnati with a controversial goal given. Todd gives his thoughts on the game with topics including, the offsides goal given, the poor set piece defending, The Union not deserving of winning that game with the lack of finishing and chances created, Jim Curtin's repeated message of earning the most points in MLS...

The Philadelphia Union SWEEP New England with their 1-0 victory over the Revs last Wednesday in Game 2 of the First Round Playoff Series. With the Union's victory that know sets up a playoff rematch against FC Cincinnati. Todd discusses the latest news around MLS including: Kai Wagner suspended for three-games for violating MLS' anti discrimination policy, Hernan Losada and Christian Lattanzio fir...

Its finally playoff time! Todd talks about the scores around MLS from the first round of the opening games in the 2023 MLS playoffs, and MLS investigating Philadelphia Union's Kai Wagner for alleged racial slur. Todd also gives his thought's on Saturday's Philadelphia Union v New England Revolution game with topics including, the new playoff format, Union's midfield giving up chances, Jakob Glesne...

The last regular season game of the 2023 MLS season ends in defeat for the Philadelphia Union as they lose to New England Revolution by a score of 2-1. With that loss, the Union are now 0-5-1 all-time in away decision day matches. Todd discusses the latest news around MLS that includes, Nicolás Lodeiro leaving Seattle Sounders, Josef Martinez set to leave Inter Miami, Jack Price and Diego Rubio to...

Part one of our two part crossover podcast, Todd Lewis from The Free Kick and Jillian and Kyle from The One Team We Agree On discuss their experiences at this years 2023 Philadelphia Union Media Fantasy camp and discuss being put through the paces with a 40 Yard Dash and Ryan Richter's leadership. Majority of the podcast they discuss The Athletics report reporting Alejandro Bedoya and Kai Wagner a...

The Philadelphia Union end their last regular season home game with yet again another draw, as they are held scoreless by Nashville SC. This is the Union's fourth 0-0 draw at home, setting a franchise record for most 0-0's at home. Todd discusses his thoughts from the game, including Damion Lowe's performance, the Union's 8 game unbeaten run, and what lies ahead for decision day. Plus Todd discuss...

After 5 straight draws the Philadelphia Union are back in the win column after a 3-2 victory over Atlanta United, which sees the Union move into third place in the Eastern Conference. In a game that had big saves by Andre Blake, to missed handball calls, to handballs given, the Philadelphia Union continue their unbeaten streak to 7 games in a row. Todd gives his thoughts on Wednesday night's game...

Todd discusses his thought's on Saturday night's Columbus Crew v Philadelphia Union match and talks about Andre Blake's big performance, Union not capitalizing on their chances, Kai Wagner to miss the Atlanta game, and the amount of games being the reason for the Union drawing 5-straight games. Todd also talks about Blunder of The Week and how Messi may be bad for MLS?      Social Media: Twitter:...

After a snooze fest of a game between Philadelphia Union and LAFC, there probably wasn't a need for a podcast, but Kyle Almoney and Jose Nunez join the podcast to try and make sense of the game? The guys discuss Luciano Acosta's new contract with FC Cincinnati, first 0-0 game between the Union and LAFC, how can teams beat the Union, Bimbo Bakeries day at Subaru Park, Jesus Bueno, Kai Wagner and Da...

For the Philadelphia Union, they concede the first goal yet again on the road, but fight there way back to a 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC Wednesday night. Todd discusses his thoughts on the game and discusses the Union conceding the first goal 80% of the time on the road this MLS season, the Olivier Mbaizo/Jakob Glesnes partnership on the right side of the Union defense, forwards couldn't get goi...

For the first time since 2018, the Philadelphia Union blow a 2-0 lead, as FC Cincinnati fights back in the second half to earn a 2-2 draw, which sets them 11 points in front of the Union in the Eastern Conference standings. Todd goes over his thought's from Saturday night's disappointing match and discusses a wide-variety of topics that include: Jim Curtin's thoughts on the 352 and what challenges...

It's been a hot minute since we last have had a commentator on the podcast to preview a weekend game, and joining Todd to preview this weekend's Philadelphia Union v FC Cincinnati match is none other then MLS Season Pass analyst Devon Kerr! Todd and Devon talk about Devon's broadcasting joining and the job MLS did with putting pairings together for season pass. They also discuss Cincinnati's shock...

With the Philadelphia Union's 4-1 victory over New York Red Bulls, that makes it 12 games in a row now that the Union haven't lost to Red Bulls. Todd discusses the latest news in MLS including: Orlando City transfer Ercan Kara to Samsunspor, Julian Carranza linked to Olympiacos, and Maxi Moralez tears his ACL for NYCFC. Todd also goes over his thoughts from this weekend's game against New York Red...

After a strong performance against DC United over the weekend, Philadelphia Union fall to Toronto FC by a score of 3-1. Todd discusses his thoughts from the match including, uncharacteristic mistakes from Jakob Glesnes and the defense, the Union's shooting percentage the last 5 seasons, conceding the first goal on the road, Bueno, Martinez and potentially Flach out against New York Red Bulls, the...

The 2022 Philadelphia Union decided to show up in Washington DC Saturday night, instead of the 2023 version that had been shut out twice in 2023 by DC United. Todd recaps his trip down to the Nation's capital and talks about the Union once again making their home down in DC after their 3-1 victory. Todd takes a look at some similar characteristics from last years team compared to this years team,...

And just like that, that's a wrap on Leagues Cup 2023, as the Philadelphia Union defeat Monterrey in the third place game by a score of 3-0. Todd gives his overall thoughts on the 2023 Leagues Cup tournament as Inter Miami and Messi defeat Nashville 10-9 on penalty kicks. Todd also gives his thoughts on the Union winning their third place game and discusses how they were able to get back to the sa...

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With the Philadelphia Union's 2-1 victory over Queretaro, the Union now move on to face Messi and Inter Miami in the semi-finals of Leagues Cup! Joining the podcast are Jose Nunez and Dave Miller from Across The Pitch podcast to help Todd discuss last Friday night's Union game, with topics including: Overall thoughts on the Philadelphia Union - Queretaro game, not creating enough chances without G...

  Philadelphia Union v New York Red Bulls: Jim Curtin calls out Red Bulls for their antics: [7:06] Not the best first half from the Union:  [17:45] Mikael Uhre's form: [29:38] Nate Harriel continues to impress: [34:51] Daniel Gazdag injury update:  [38:02] Philadelphia Union v Queretaro Preview: Should the Union change formations like they did against Red Bulls:  [39:22]   Social Media: Twitter: @...

Thank goodness for postponements because that means podcast! Todd goes over his thoughts from the Philadelphia Union v DC United game last Thursday and discusses, what makes DC United dangerous, switching to the diamond in the last 10 minutes, stupid mistakes from Carranza and Gazdag, and what does Leagues Cup feel like? Todd also gives his thoughts on the Union's match up against New York Red Bul...

In the latest podcast Todd is joined by Skyler Hoffner of Philly Union Nation to discuss the latest MLS news that includes: Portland Timbers acquire Bryan Acosta from Colorado Rapids, LA Galaxy acquire Diego Fagundez from Austin FC, LA Galaxy are set to sign free agent center back Maya Yoshida, Memo Rodriquez traded from LA Galaxy to Austin FC, Facundo Farías to Inter Miami, Houston Dynamo sign Po...

The impossible happened, Todd recorded a podcast covering Week 1 of Leagues Cup! Todd was joined by returning guest/co-host Billy Myers to discuss the latest MLS and the biggest stories from Week 1 in Leagues Cup. News discussed: NYCFC agree to sell Gabi Pereira to Qatari Club Al Rayyan, LAFC announce the signing of forward Mario Gonzalez, Inter Miami announced Jordi Alba and Diego Gomez signings,...

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