It's Always Soccer in Philadelphia

Kevin and Jose project the bat signal for an emergency show as the Union start 0-4 and find themselves last place in Major League Soccer. rundown: -Ernst Tanner suspension and reaction -what to do with the lineup -developing a new identity in the post-Kai Wagner world -should Cavan Sullivan start? -Milan Iloski at forward or wide midfield -redundancy at the striker position -right-footed left backs -Iran's position in the World Cup

Delivering the postmortem on the 2025 Philadelphia Union, who exited the playoffs with a 1-0 home loss to NYC FC. 0:25 - NYC recap 13:10 - the season is a success 19:20 - Supporters Shield asterisks and re-litigation 31:20 - Ernst Tanner allegations 48:16 - if Ernst goes, does Jay Sugarman go? 54:47 - who stays and who goes, player edition 1:10:00 - the ceiling for German moneyball 1:22:30 - "winter" schedule switch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In another one-off episode, Kevin is joined by Jose Nunez to go over the following topics: -Dallas draw, Miami draw, and generic run of form -how to break down a low block, countering the counter -do the expectations change halfway through the season? -Indiana Vassilev and Chris Donovan -Tai Baribo and squad rotation -media coverage, or lack thereof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delivering the 2023 Philadelphia Union season postmortem, with Matt De George of The Delco Times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toronto FC postgame show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Union got torched by Miami. We invited listeners on to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rejoined by IASIP founder Dave Zeitlin for a Lionel Messi preview show: - ticket sales - ratio of Union fans to Messi fans - playing at Subaru Park vs. Lincoln Financial Field - clarification on "gatekeeping" - tactics against Miami - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #177 with Kerith Gabriel from the Inquirer - Leagues Cup - USOC parallels - Wrexham friendly and fandom entry points - players and the media - Andres Perea loan - Tai Baribo - Curtin and Tanner extensions - Union thought exercise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the Quinn Sullivan interview from Thursday's episode of Crossing Broadcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #175 with Jon Jansen from The Gambler - level of belief in this team - weighing expectation vs. reality - need for reinforcements - does anyone care about Leagues Cup? - fan experience/parking situation - NYC fans and beer throwing - your questions, comments, concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #174 w/ Union public address announcer Kevin Casey - Montreal recap - current Union form - Kevin's story + how the PA job works, prep, setup, challenges, etc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #173 with Mike Servedio of The Philly Soccer Page - Union unbeaten in eight league games - Champions League exit and reaching the ceiling - three center backs and tactical flexibility - replacing Alejandro Bedoya - Leon Flach and Brujo in a double pivot - Leeds and what's next for Brenden Aaronson - fitting Union players into a Philly top 25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Union dispatch Atlas 3-2 in the CCL quarterfinals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #171 is a mailbag podcast on the first leg of the Atlas CCL series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

episode #170 w/ Chris Gibbons from PSP and All 3 Points podcast - Union horrendous loss in Montreal - back post defending and assignments - Olivier Mbaizo - double VAR circus - first rough Apple broadcast - Joe Bendik vs. Andre Blake - trying to avoid being emotional Eagles fans - Alianza/CCL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #168 w/ Peter Andrews from Philly Soccer Page - Columbus win - center back line adjustment - handball penalty calls - Union press is back - Joaquin Torres - anonymous dipshit executive quote - Apple TV week 1 impressions - 97.5 the Fanatic radio deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First episode of 2023 with Todd Lewis of The Free Kick -offseason approach -Andres Perea -Joaquin Torres -Damion Lowe -the luxury of tactical flexibility -Bimbo renewal -Apple TV deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #166 with Richard McGovern -USA beats Iran -Gregg Berhalter at the World Cup -we have really good technical players now -core is set for years to come -what was England doing against us? -Dutch preview -Tyler Adams is a boss -pithy analogies and metaphors -difference between Holland and The Netherlands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt De George joins the show for the MLS Cup breakdown and postmortem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IASIP co-founder Dave Zeitlin makes his triumphant return to the program, and brings a guest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #163 with Corey Furlan - dopey NYCFC fan blog tweet - second opportunity after last year's COVID nonsense - handling pressure and expectations - Jim Curtin coach of the year - how much do individual accolades help? - questions, comments, concerns - and audiobook column reading Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #162 previews the Union/FCC playoff game with Pat Brennan of The Cincinnati Enquirer and Delco. - Delco talk - writing at the Springfield Mall food court - Union / Cincy preview - keys to the game - homefield advantage and playoff/CCL experience - Jim Curtin, Pat Noonan, Chris Albright all good dudes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #160 w/ Matt from the Delco Times - Supporter's Shield is there for the taking - Orlando recap - what changed halfway through the year? - Gazdag/Carranza/Uhre and intelligence - team MVP topic - we're watching one of the best Philly sports teams ever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

sorry we had some audio issues, hopefully the episode doesn't totally suck - Union with another obliteration - MLS cup contender - is the Supporter's Shield in play? - Daniel Gazdag masterclasses - who is the Union MVP? - NBC Premier League fan fest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #158 w/ Chris Gibbons of Philly Soccer Page and the All 3 Points podcast - Richard Odada signing - this is the best Union team ever - 2020 comps - 6-0 thrashing of Houston - Jack McGlynn and finding attacking/defensive balance - Michael Uhre is Sebastien Le Toux 2.0 and has figured it out - Mbaizo winning back his starting job - Kevin has two minor gripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #155, live from Subaru Park with Matt De George and Joe Tansey: - Philadelphia wins World Cup host city bid - positive or negative on the Union? - staying pragmatic and not turning into Eagles fans - current team MVP - getting more from the strikers - Jim Curtin sub regression/plan B/play the kids more? - player comparisons: Leon Flach is Draymond Green - is Ray Gaddis a traitor? (610-632...) - Apple TV deal - are we losing casual fans and do we care? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two-part IASIP podcast for you: part 1: Peter Andrews from PSP on Red Bull/Portland/Miami/New England games, lame hand balls in the box, Bedoya short corners, Brenden Aaronson to Leeds, Pulisic post game comments part 2: my wife Sarah joins the show to drink beers and the tell the story of Andre Blake and the 2014 draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Philadelphia Union fullback Sheanon Williams joins IASIP for episode #153: - unjustified Negadelphia attitudes - making the athlete to broadcast transition - Philadelphia Union then and now - why retire early? - the 2011 and 2013 teams - paving the way for an expansion team - Kevin shares his Sheanon Williams hot take - best Union moments - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #152 is a mailbag/solo pod recapping the Toronto and Montreal games: - bogus red card and Disco nonsense - defending inside the box - Leon Flach and swapping a shuttler - not enough minutes for the homegrown players - Jim Curtin being too conservative with subs? - your questions, comments, concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #151 w/ JT from the Philadelphia Inquirer -USA vs. Uzbekistan -1st place Union are really damn good -do people appreciate defense? -the anatomy of a howler -possession is useless -various tangents -an Alec Bohm-inspired Mount Rushmore -your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #149 - -recapping Montreal and Minnesot-err -Nathan Harriel as a starter -fixing Olivier Mbaizo -breaking down the goals -playing down a man strategy -Mikael Uhre first impressions -Russian and Ukrainian players Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Union color commentator and former Premier League footballer Danny Higginbotham returns to the show. - Union offseason moves - finding an identity in the attack - pressing nuance - 4-4-2 diamond and Xmas Tree thoughts - depth chart rundown - is this the best Union team ever (on paper)? - Union growth in the local sports community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #145 with MLSSoccer.com's Tom Bogert -Mikael Uhre to Philly -transfer talk: Kai Wagner, Jamiro Monteiro, Jose Martinez -Brenden Aaronson Leeds interest -Auston Trusty to Arsenal -Union growth on an oddly linear curve -MLS turning the corner with overseas transfers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our resident Dane, Brian Kammersgaard, rejoins the show to talk about Mikael Uhre and Danish soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin returns to the program. - finding peace with the COVID situation and the way the season ended - making "4 for 4" inroads - ownership meetings - transfer market - replacing Chris Albright and Pat Noonan - 2021 changes to the high press - is the Christmas Tree here to stay? - data usage - center back talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two guests on Episode #142. First up is Franco Panizo, giving us some insight on Julian Carranza, and then Simon Allen joins the show for some Union talk and potpourri of U.S. soccer topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #140 w/ Richard McGovern - Union HOSTING eastern conference final - no Castellanos for NYC - why all set pieces are sacred - strikers can't do anything right now - revisionist Andre Blake and "Lord Helmet" history - Ron Dayne and Tiki Barber references - playing at the same time as the Eagles - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #139 with O.G. Corey Furlan - historic Union playoff win - fawning over the Glesnes golazo - Christmas Tree and tactical breakdown - why playoff wins resonate more with the "4 for 4" fans - Pryzbylko problems - other blown chances - who would have taken the penalties? - your questions, comments, concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- RBNY overachievement? - regular season matchups recap - Bob Bradley calling Philly "a Red Bull team" - verticality and beating the press - 442 diamond or Christmas Tree? - is Red Bull vs. Philly a rivalry in 2021? -game predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #137 w/ A.J. and Luke of The Doopy Brothers podcast - Toronto/Union recap - beating the press - Sergio Santos and directness - Christmas Tree vs. Diamond - sub usage - Mount Rushmore of brothers - building a Philadelphia sports reality show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #136 w/ Matt De George of the Delco Times - Union/Minnesota recap - Christmas Tree formation - Ancelotti's AC Milan - Daniel Gazdag breakout game - ridiculous defensive errors - Brujo Martinez low floor/high ceiling - sustainable goal scoring? - gamesmanship and discipline - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #134 w/ Peter Andrews of the Philly Soccer Page -macro level Union thoughts -what is the offensive identity? -Daniel Gazdag and midfield positions -NYC and Montreal games -what really happened with Jamiro Monteiro -RIP Charlie Watts and Eric Wagner -your questions, comments, concerns, and favorite Rolling Stones songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe joins the show to go over 2-0 Club America loss, and we talk a little bit about Jamiro Monteiro as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #132 w/ Chris Gibbons -reviewing the Red Bull and Nashville games -DOGSO blame placement -Jim Curtin getting it 100% right after the red card -Daniel Gazdag as a striker -on-ball identity, or lack thereof -the principles of transition defense -why the Union are the Baltimore Ravens -Bob Huggins basketball comparisons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #131 with Mike Servedio of the Philly Soccer Page - Union 1-0 Columbus - Jamiro Monteiro, Leon Flach, and ball movement - midfield depth chart and preferences - is the striker group good enough? - homegrown blob - getting rid of the phrase "studs up" - your questions, comments, concerns, and favorite Gin Blossoms songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #130 with Matt Doyle of MLSSoccer.com - national outlook on the Union - the seamless transition after selling Aaronson and McKenzie - counter pressing and offensive identity - Jamiro Monteiro as a #10 or a #8? - Leon Flach and best positions in the diamond - fleshing out the Alejandro Bedoya "veteran savvy" take - loyalty to Jim Curtin and his coaching future - the Philadelphia Union as the San Antonio Spurs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #129 w/ Tomasz Mortimer of HungarianFootball.com - Daniel Gazdag transfer - best position for him? - introduction to the Nemzeti Bajnokság I - thoughts on MLS move vs. staying in Europe - history of Hungarian players coming to the U.S. - your questions/comments/concerns - Revs game recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #128 w/ Matt De George of the Delco Times, talking Union 3-0 over Atlanta in the CONCACAF Champion's League. Plus, your questions, comments, and concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 "beautiful football," and playing the game the "right way" - the contemporary defender and the emphasis on passing and possession - playing as a center back on your weak foot - the 4/4/2 diamond and Union tactics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices