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Joey O and Matt Hartman recap the U20s' historic win to qualify for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. All hail Mikey Varas, and the Philadelphia Union, and Alejandro Alvarado. Quick note from Belz at the beginning of the episode.

Gary is joined by Abdul Faisal Chibsah, who recently started a new role as High Performance Specialist at FIFA. He was recently Head of Academy Recruitment at Charlotte FC (MLS) and also worked as Regional Academy Scout at Philadelphia Union (MLS). He talks about identifying talent at youth level, the importance of environment, projecting talent in ten years, and what it's like working alongside Arsene Wenger in his new role!! NEW MODERN SOCCER COACH BOOK: DETAIL IS OUT NOW!!!! Find out more and get your copy below: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/modern-soccer-coach-detail

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

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

This week we wrap up the conference finals and what finals they were, or almost were. We discuss the ins and outs of PORvRSL and PHIvNYCFC, discuss the final, and take a look at your new CanPL champs, PacificFC!

- 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 #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 #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

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the GP Soccer Podcast! This episode features Phil Wheddon, the Goalkeeper Coach with the MLS Philadelphia Union. Phil is also the Owner and Director of GK One and The International GK Coaches Conference. Host Giovanni Pacini and Phil dive deep into the area of goalkeeping covering a wide variety of topics related to the position. This is a must listen for everyone involved with the training and development of goalkeepers. Host Giovanni Pacini offers a ...

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys take a deep dive, and no we have not become an ocean podcast, if that's even a thing. We are taking a more detailed look into each team in MLS for the upcoming season, with a breakdown of nine teams per episode. The teams for round 1 are; NYCFC, LA Galaxy, Chicago Fire, Philadelphia Union, Minnesota United, FC Dallas, RBNY, LAFC, and finally Toronto FC. For each team in the episode, and yes even for FC Dallas even if one host refuse...

Marcus, the only man on Earth currently excited about international football’s return, joins Jim and Pete for another hard-hitting episode of the Football Ramble. Strap yourselves in. England’s friendly against Iceland looks set to go ahead - despite quarantine regulations trying their best to disrupt proceedings - while Didier Deschamps is looking forward to Paul Pogba’s break from Man United. Elsewhere, Philadelphia Union celebrate victory with Captain America’s help and fans of Wrexham AFC will vote on their recent dealings with Hollywood stardom. Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-collar, lunch pail team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philadelphia Union captain Alejandro Bedoya joins us on today's show! Bedoya is a USMNT international who's spent many years in Europe but is now leading a great Union team towards glory. He's also been a very vocal in the fight towards ending gun violence and showing support for the Black Lives Matter movement. We discuss it all. Today is the 1 year anniversary of The Cooligans on fuboTV! Thank you to everyone on the fubo Sports Network team for believing in us. We can't thank every listener/viewer and Gully Squad member enough for the support in helping us reach this milestone. Doesn't happen w/o y'all. Sponsors: Pick up a Cooligans face mask at Upper 90! All proceeds go to South Bronx United! https://u90soccer.com/cooligans-stay-gully-mask-163426.html Gully Squad: If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do that by joining Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com and click on the menu to join. Get access to the Gully Squad slack channel + exclusive content + the official Cooligans pin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 #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

The homie Jimmy Conrad joins us today to discuss some serious issues and some non-serious ones. We discuss race, eurosnobs, and what it was like to have to defend against R9 and the rest of Real Madrid. We also discuss the Kevin Durant becoming a part of the Philadelphia Union ownership group! Ways to help the Black Lives Matter movement: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we are joined by Head Coach of the Philadelphia Union, Jim Curtin! We get some Chicago Fire Bob Bradley stories, how he's coaching his players during the quarantine, and discover that Jim is quite the sneakerhead. #DOOP Sponsors: On The Volley Apparel: Get all your Cooligans merch at onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans Gully Squad: If you'd like to support the show, you can do that by joining Gully Squad at soccercooligans.com and click on the menu to join. Get access to the Gully Squad slack channel and get the official Cooligans pin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oh to be 24. Our guy @nicodegallo (I love his handle) is just a delightful man to converse with. He tells us all about his experience with a press pass at the International Champions Cup games. He regales us with stories about how cool the Arsenal players are in person. Yuck. Then we talk about his beloved Man City and their amazing depth. The odd losses early in the season. What it's like to play down an early goal. Then a dive into the USMNT dungeon. And of course; delightful champions league banter. Eventually we talk about his favorite local squad and his experience at their playoff game (Philadelphia Union). It was wonderful. Brad, the main Rooster, also tacked on ten minutes at the end here. I won't listen to it until I hear it on the air so not sure what he ranted about. He did end with Harry Kane rant, which I heard while recording the song, and he sounded angry. We'll see.

Christian is in Japan and Alexis is fresh off his trip to Montreal and yet they put together another amazing episode! Segment 1: MLS updates & Peameal bacon review Segment 2: Doolsta (eMLS eSports Professional Player for Philadelphia Union) plus Megan Rapinoe and Gianni Infantino talk Today the show is brought to you by On The Volley Apparel, go to onthevolleyapparel.com/cooligans and use COOLIGANS for 20% off everything in their store, including our merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode #92 is two separate interviews. w/ Jonathan Tannenwald: -Union/NYC projections -Charter flights, or lack thereof -Marco Fabian not in the 18 -Philly media and casual fan interest -Iron Front banner controversy w/ Katie Fehlinger: -waking up at a normal time -growing the game of soccer in Philly -the television business -what's next after leaving Eyewitness News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave returns for Episode #88 - his fan experience at the Houston game - the worst goals in Philadelphia Union history - are we annoyed that the team improved after we left the beat? - Aurelien Collin winning a starting job - the upcoming Union alumni night - words that end in the letter 'A' - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Philadelphia Union U-17 Academy Head Coach, Gary Lewis, talks about dealing with the top talents and managing them individually. He shares his experiences from his time at Derby, Liverpool and Everton, including working with Trent Alexander-Arnold. Gary gives an honest perspective about his coaching philosophy and what he judges success for a youth coach.

Andrew and Nick talk a week of upsets, with RSL routing LA as well as both New Yorks and Atlanta, of all people, losing on the road. We also talk about the Whitecaps of the East, Philadelphia, as well as the Whitecaps of the West, the Whitecaps.

Today we are joined by former MLS veteran, Ethan White. The NYCFC, Philadelphia Union, and DC United defender has left soccer to pursue other interests and is one of those interests stand-up comedy? Listen and find out! Segment 1: If someone is racist and no one is there to hear it, did it really happen? Segment 2: Interview with Ethan White (IG: @ethanwhite, Twitter: @ethanwhite15) Sponsored by: Mack Weldon. Use promo code "cooligans" at mackweldon.com to receive 20% off your first order of the best underwear you will ever wear. Seatgeek. Download the SeatGeek app and use the promo code "COOLIGANS" for $20 off your first order! Don't forget to rate & review the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts! @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans @ogpodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Variety is the spice of life. Or say they say. Hopefully it is as we have a variety of subjects to cover in the latest episode of the AFTN Soccer Show. We kick things off in MLS by looking at the disaster that was Vancouver Whitecaps trip to Philadelphia. What went wrong? Were there any positives to take from such a result? Was this just a bad day at the office or something more troubling? All that is covered and more, plus we hear from both head coaches, Philadelphia's Jim Curtin and Vancouver's Carl Robinson Our feature interview this week is an in-depth chat with one of the owners of the new Victoria Canadian Premier League team, Rob Friend. We chat with Rob about all things CPL in BC, including the latest on what's happening with a team in the Fraser Valley and when we can expect to see a launch for the team in Victoria. We also bring you some World Cup chat as we look back at what's been an exciting week of shocks and big talking points, and friends of the show, Goldie Lookin' Chain are back in our Wavelength section with the official Wales 2018 World Cup anthem! Here's the full episode rundown of the main segments from the show:04.41: Philadelphia Union v Vancouver Whitecaps match analysis18.20: Coaches audio - Jim Curtin and Carl Robinson22.12: More Whitecaps chat29.12: World Cup chat55.48: Rob Friend interview and discussion101.54: Wavelength - Goldie Lookin' Chain - Wales 2018 World Cup Anthem107.18: BC Soccerweb headlines

Vancouver Whitecaps are back from their World Cup break (aka a regular bye week). Maybe you're needing your own World Cup break after the feast of football these past eight days. Either way, we're back with our latest preview show setting up the 'Caps trip to Philadelphia on Saturday. Joe, Nick, and Gideon look ahead to what may lie in store during the match. Will the Whitecaps change a winning formula and line up? What kind of threat do the Union pose? Can Vancouver get their points per game above the playoff line? All this and more are covered, plus a special World Cup themed Do You Know Who I Am? and our prediction game in our latest episode. Have a listen! You can download and/or listen to this, and all previous, episodes of the podcast on the following services:

*Special* Episode #50 - - Sebastien Le Toux in the studio to talk about his Union career, his favorite goals, assists, celebrations, teammates, the trades, etc. We covered EVERYTHING. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEGMENT ONE: Recapping Crew SC at Philadelphia Union, Cracking the Code, and Man Balls of The Week. SEGMENT TWO: Celebrity fan Jo Rodgers stops by the show to talk about things and stuff, and also how she's one of the top lads at attending City Council meetings in the game today. SEGMENT THREE: Hot takes, previewing Crewzers FC vs. DC United.

SEGMENT ONE: Recapping Crew SC vs. Montreal Impact, Cracking the Code, and Man Balls of The Week. SEGMENT TWO: Celebrity fan Tobias Roediger stops by the show to talk about things and stuff, and also how he's one of the top advertisingmen in the game today. SEGMENT THREE: Hot takes, previewing Crewzers FC vs. Philadelphia Union.

Episode #40 - - Kevin and Adam break down Union 5, Impact 0 - Borek Dockal discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Pablo Maurer on the show this week! Pablo is a writer and photographer who covered DC United for several years and still covers MLS from time to time. We first heard of Pablo on Twitter (@MLSist) and were so taken aback that as a journalist, he was so damn funny and we had to get him on the show. Segment 1: Villa Maravilla en España, but Giovinco has to stay in Canada! Segment 2: Interview with Pablo Maurer (@MLSist) Segment 3: MLS Rivalry Week Matches: SEA v POR LA v SJ PHI v ATL MTL v TOR RBNY v NYC COOLIGANS T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE NOW AT ONTHEVOLLEYAPPAREL.COM! USE PROMO CODE "COOLIGANS" FOR 20% OFF ON ALL GEAR! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recapping Crew SC vs Philadelphia Union times two, Cracking the Code, and Man Balls. Celebrity MLS shill Andrew King stops by to discuss a proposal for promotion and relegation within Major League Soccer. Battle for The Grand Prize, Prediction score, Prediction updates, Crewzers vs. Real Salt Lake, HangOnTour, the AGS Attack war, and so much fucking more.

Today we are joined by Tommy Smyth who is currently a commentator for the Philadelphia Union, but he will forever be a legend in American Soccer. This Irishman has been the voice of soccer on ESPN for many years. From World Cup to UEFA Champions League matches, you've definitely heard Tommy Smyth with a Y's voice. We talk about the state of the Union, plus we get Tommy's take on what American soccer needs to do to improve and catch up to Europe. Segment 1: #FruitbowlGate Update! Segment 2: Interview w/ Tommy Smyth (@TommySmythESPN) Segment 3: You miss your penalties, you get sent home! We talk Gold Cup! Matches: USA v Martinique USA v Nicaragua US Open Cup: RBNY v NER Friendlies: Manchester United v LA Galaxy Manchester United v Real Salt Lake COOLIGANS T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE NOW AT ONTHEVOLLEYAPPAREL.COM! USE PROMO CODE "COOLIGANS" FOR 20% OFF ON ALL GEAR! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode #23, Kevin is joined by Adam Cann from the Philly Soccer Page for an in-depth discussion of Union tactics, shape, and personnel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode #9, Baxter joins Kevin and Dave for his podcast debut. The trio wrap up the Philadelphia Union season and discuss Jurgen Klinsmann's dismissal as USMNT head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rog speaks with Philadelphia Union captain and USMNT staple Ale Bedoya about life in the trenches of European club football, adjusting to MLS, and the transition between Jurgen Klinsmann and Bruce Arena. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We just learned that Borussia Dortmund's team bus suffered an attack by explosive and after we learned that no life was lost and there were no serious injuries, our obvious question was, "Is Pulisic okay?" Lil baby Pulisic has to be happy and healthy so he can help America win a World Cup. Segment 1: Jealousy in soccer, Dortmund attack, MLS match breakdown: TOR v ATL 2-2 SKC v COL 3-1 PHI v POR 1-3 ORLvNY Segment 2: (58:40) Interview with Alicia Rose DelGallo (@OSAliciaD) of the Orlando Sentinel **We have a new weekly series on Youtube called "FIFA The News" which you should watch on our channel youtube.com/soccercooligans. New episodes every Friday. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2017 season is already in full swing for Vancouver Whitecaps. While most teams played their first competitive match in this weekend’s MLS openers, the ‘Caps now have three under their belt, with two in the space of four days thanks to their CONCACAF Champions League heroics. We look back at what we learned and what we can realistically take from the 2-0 win over New York Red Bulls in the CCL and the 0-0 draw with Philadelphia Union in MLS. Has the defence finally shored up? Is the two man defensive shield killing attacking play? What’s the best position for Kekuta Manneh and Erik Hurtado? And what are we likely to see from the team in the weeks to come? We talk about all this and more in our first postgame show of the season. We also chat with the newest member of the Whitecaps, but a well known returning face, Mauro Rosales. What tempted the veteran Argentine back to Vancouver? Is coaching in his long term plans? What’s his thoughts on the team this season and especially Alphonso Davies? Plus B.A. Robertson features in this week’s ‘Wavelength’ feature. This is a podcast of our first live show on CiTR radio (and our fifth on the station altogether). As such it’s a little chaotic at times as we worked out which buttons to push!! We also ran out of time to put more in, but it’ll get a lot smoother, so have a listen, enjoy, and ‘Mon the ‘Caps. You can download and/or listen to this, and all previous, episodes of the podcast on the following services:

Marissa Pilla (@UnionMarisa) is the Philadelphia Union sideline reporter and all around Union insider. We talk to her about all things Earnie, Bedoya, and Uncle Nemo. Listen and get to learn about the team that brought Alejandro Bedoya to Philly for his skills on social media and were pleasantly surprised with his soccer talents. @notalexis @chrispolanco @soccercooligans Also, check out our Youtube Channel! soccercooligans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cooligans are angry this week. Much more than usual. We are normally very chill dudes, but Everton has caused Christian to feel every range of emotion that he might be clinically bipolar by now. For Christian, this is his first season supporting a team in the Premier League, and he expected to have a fun time supporting a soccer team instead of what is currently happening, which is him being taken on an emotional journey more tumultuous than The Notebook. I: Christian rants about Everton BREAK 1: @RapidsRabbi gives us a Colorado Rapids update II: Alexis rants about Jordan Morris BREAK 2: Greg Orlandini @GFO1025 Philly Union update III: Kirby reads the news! Ramsey is killing everyone but Javier Mascherano is going to jail. Follow The Cooligans on all social media @soccercooligans @notalexis @chrispolanco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vancouver v Philly postgame show with guest Jonathan Tannenwald and audio from Carl Robinson, Jim Curtin, Pedro Morales and Brian Sylvestre

Jared DuBois talks with Philadelphia Union head coach John Hackworth about the acquisition of Jeff Parke, Sebastian Le Toux, Fredy Adu's status, Philly's youth setup and preparation for the 2013 Major League Soccer season. Visit http://NASN.tv for a full audio podcast of today's show.