A More Philly Union

The past few weeks have been an exercise in extremes. From the humiliating lows of the 7-0 loss in Vancouver to euphoric heights of the 0-6 shellacking of DC United, it almost feels like accounts have been settled and we're back in a familiar Supporter Shield-leading, MLS Cup-hoping place.  And yet it did not come without a cost.  Join Paul and E as they play down a woman (C's traveling this week) as they celebrate the embarrassment of riches that is the Union's attacking front half, assess Quinn's season-ending injury, and breakdown the new dance craze that's sure to sweep MLS goal celebrations: the Vassilev Shimmy.  Stay gold, Ponyboy. Like, share, and find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com Email: pod@amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Threads: amorephillyunion Bluesky: amorephillyunion We have merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/a_more_philly_union Check out our Spotify playlist! https://spotify.link/HSeWsI9UjDb Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/ Support one of our favorite forces for good!  Show the Philadelphia Union Foundation some love with a donation and tell them A More Philly Union sent you: www.philadelphiaunionfoundation.org

It's a bit behind-the-scenes at the AMPU studios as the crew rushes to get this week's episode posted.  And what happens when we're in a time crunch?  That's right - no edits!  Join Paul, C, and E as they perform without the safety net of the editing room as they discuss the Union's redemptive win last week and look ahead to the remaining few and critical games of the regular season.  Will the Union manage to win the Supporters Shield?  Will they be positioned well for the playoffs?  Will the Union be able to convince the MLS writers not to bump them from first place and hand Miami the Supporters Shield? Welcome to Flavor Country. Like, share, and find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com Email: pod@amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Threads: amorephillyunion Bluesky: amorephillyunion We have merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/a_more_philly_union Check out our Spotify playlist! https://spotify.link/HSeWsI9UjDb Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/ Support one of our favorite forces for good!  Show the Philadelphia Union Foundation some love with a donation and tell them A More Philly Union sent you: www.philadelphiaunionfoundation.org

The Union suffer their single largest lopsided loss ever.  The Union get knocked out of USOC.  Two separate players in two separate games score hattricks on the Union.  Things seem to be coming undone faster than we can cancel our Paramount+ subscription.  Join Paul and E (with a quick appearance by C) as they discuss the "Mega-Loss", propose the JP Dellacamera Academy of Soccer Commentating, and introduce a new segment: the Crant. Like, share, and find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com Email: pod@amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Threads: amorephillyunion Bluesky: amorephillyunion We have merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/a_more_philly_union Check out our Spotify playlist! https://spotify.link/HSeWsI9UjDb Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/ Support one of our favorite forces for good!  Show the Philadelphia Union Foundation some love with a donation and tell them A More Philly Union sent you: www.philadelphiaunionfoundation.org

There's a crisp coolness in the air, leaves are just starting to turn color, and the Union are about to commence with their final push for the season.  Cozy up with Paul, C, and E as they enjoy a little downtime this week, weigh strategies for the Union's drive for the US Open Cup, size up the remaining 5 regular season games, and face off in Union Dome IV! Indy...how could we have forgotten Indy? Like, share, and find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com Email: pod@amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Threads: amorephillyunion Bluesky: amorephillyunion We have merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/a_more_philly_union Check out our Spotify playlist! https://spotify.link/HSeWsI9UjDb Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/ Support one of our favorite forces for good!  Show the Philadelphia Union Foundation some love with a donation and tell them A More Philly Union sent you: www.philadelphiaunionfoundation.org

We're back!  The AMPU crew returns to the studio in full force this week, rested, relaxed, and ready to tackle the Union-Cincinnati game.  Join Paul, C, and E as they marvel at the progress of Andrew Rick, happily recalculate Damiani's dollars/goal quotient, and breathe easier after making it through the transfer window. Also, who HASN'T Kei Kamara played for?  Like, share, and find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com Email: pod@amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Threads: amorephillyunion Bluesky: amorephillyunion We have merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/a_more_philly_union Check out our Spotify playlist! https://spotify.link/HSeWsI9UjDb Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/ Support one of our favorite forces for good!  Show the Philadelphia Union Foundation some love with a donation and tell them A More Philly Union sent you: www.philadelphiaunionfoundation.org

Vacation time is upon us here at the AMPU studios!  In order to squeeze in as much fun-in-the-sun in the remaining summertime, the AMPU crew put together this week's episode before taking a much-needed break.  But don't fret, Unionverse.  We'll be back quicker than Ale Bedoya can get a yellow card after the starting whistle.  In the meantime, join Paul, C, and E as they explore Philadelphia's sister cities, shamelessly shill for Duolingo, and welcome Milan Iloski.  Also, you won't want to miss Paul's amazing post-end-credits, cinema-worthy, rallying call to Baribo, the Union, and all the Union faithful. See you in two weeks! Like, share, and find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com Email: pod@amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Threads: amorephillyunion Bluesky: amorephillyunion We have merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/a_more_philly_union Check out our Spotify playlist! https://spotify.link/HSeWsI9UjDb Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/ Awesome post-credit cinematic music provided by Jeremiah Alves on Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/users/jeremusic70-25199461/) and freetouse.com (https://freetouse.com/music/alegend) Support one of our favorite forces for good!  Show the Philadelphia Union Foundation some love with a donation and tell them A More Philly Union sent you: www.philadelphiaunionfoundation.org

We're celebrating returns this week at the AMPU studios: the return of the Kai-Tai, the return of Uhre back to scoring form, and the return to first place!  Join Paul, C, and E as they celebrate Union firsts at the MLS All Star game, ponder how to cash in on Kickin' for Chickin', and illustrate how Bedoya is the Team Dad. 200 wins and counting! Like, share, and find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com Email: pod@amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Threads: amorephillyunion Bluesky: amorephillyunion We have merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/a_more_philly_union Check out our Spotify playlist! https://spotify.link/HSeWsI9UjDb Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/ Support one of our favorite forces for good!  Show the Philadelphia Union Foundation some love with a donation and tell them A More Philly Union sent you: www.philadelphiaunionfoundation.org

There's an air of contentment at the AMPU studios this week as we reflect on the 4 out of 6 points the Union brought home from their recent visit to the lands of poutine and barbeque.  Join Paul, C, and E as they praise Prince and Benny, weigh in on McGlynn's goal celebration, and wonder about the referees' arm day routine. Sorry, all I can think about right now is poutine and barbeque... Like, share, and find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com Email: pod@amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Threads: amorephillyunion Bluesky: amorephillyunion We have merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/a_more_philly_union Check out our Spotify playlist! https://spotify.link/HSeWsI9UjDb Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/ Support one of our favorite forces for good!  Show the Philadelphia Union Foundation some love with a donation and tell them A More Philly Union sent you: www.philadelphiaunionfoundation.org

Hello, Unionverse.  Let's pretend E had good time management skills and wrote a humous description for this week's episode.  And then we all would have a good laugh. Ah, that's better.  Much appreciated. As an apology gift: https://youtu.be/z5rRZdiu1UE See you next week! P.S. This episode was recorded before the Montreal game on Wednesday. Like, share, and find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com Email: pod@amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Threads: amorephillyunion Bluesky: amorephillyunion We have merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/a_more_philly_union Check out our Spotify playlist! https://spotify.link/HSeWsI9UjDb Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/ Support one of our favorite forces for good!  Show the Philadelphia Union Foundation some love with a donation and tell them A More Philly Union sent you: www.philadelphiaunionfoundation.org

Like the Union's recent performance, along with the postponed US Open Cup game*, there's a feeling of listlessness hanging over the AMPU studios this week.  Fight through the malaise with Paul, C, and E as they discuss the Kai Wagner Team Attitude Rating system, experience Trevor the Intern's first attempt at sketch writing, and ask the profound question: Is losing necessarily a bad thing? * this episode was recorded before Wednesday's Open Cup game Like, share, and find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com Email: pod@amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Threads: amorephillyunion Bluesky: amorephillyunion We have merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/a_more_philly_union Check out our Spotify playlist! https://spotify.link/HSeWsI9UjDb Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/ Support one of our favorite forces for good!  Show the Philadelphia Union Foundation some love with a donation and tell them A More Philly Union sent you: www.philadelphiaunionfoundation.org

We're back!  After taking an unscheduled week off, the AMPU crew returns to the studio and is ready to catch up on all the soccer!  But something seems...different.  Did Bedoya play in the midfield once?  Has the Union never won the Open Cup?  Wasn't the USMNT in shambles a month ago?  Is Trevor the Intern actually an AI? Paul, C, and E get to the bottom of things as they celebrate the selection of Baribo and Glesnes to the MLS All-Stars, reflect on Paul's time as a FIFA volunteer, and pitch a new buddy cop show starring Danley and Lukic. We're going to need a bigger boat. Like, share, and find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com Email: pod@amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Threads: amorephillyunion Bluesky: amorephillyunion We have merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/a_more_philly_union Check out our Spotify playlist! https://spotify.link/HSeWsI9UjDb Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/ Support one of our favorite forces for good!  Show the Philadelphia Union Foundation some love with a donation and tell them A More Philly Union sent you: www.philadelphiaunionfoundation.org

ANDERSON!  The AMPU studio is still coming down from the at-the-death drama that was the Union v. Charlotte game on Saturday!  Join Paul, C, and E as they celebrate the comeback story that is Markus Anderson, introduce the Ted Lasso/Replacements/William Carlos Williams Venn diagram, and dive deep into workshopping a new team song and revealing a new secret weapon: the Mummers.  Also, did Paul join a cult? Like, share, and find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com Email: pod@amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Threads: amorephillyunion Bluesky: amorephillyunion We have merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/a_more_philly_union Check out our Spotify playlist! https://spotify.link/HSeWsI9UjDb Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/ Support one of our favorite forces for good!  Show the Philadelphia Union Foundation some love with a donation and tell them A More Philly Union sent you: www.philadelphiaunionfoundation.org

Like a proper June dessert, we're keeping it short and sweet this week at the AMPU Studios.  With Paul out on the road, C and E do their best duet as they grade the Union on the first half of their season, ponder the Kai-Tai equivalent for Damiani, and incorporate Wheel of Fortune into game predictions. Thanks again to Jillian and Kyle at The One Team We Agree On! Like, share, and find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com Email: pod@amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Threads: amorephillyunion Bluesky: amorephillyunion We have merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/a_more_philly_union Check out our Spotify playlist! https://spotify.link/HSeWsI9UjDb Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/ Support one of our favorite forces for good!  Show the Philadelphia Union Foundation some love with a donation and tell them A More Philly Union sent you: www.philadelphiaunionfoundation.org

Tired bodies and minds are given a much-needed reprieve after the marathon that was May, both for the Union and the AMPU crew. With the final game of the month concluded - Union v. FC Dallas - Paul, C, and E discuss the translatability of the Philadelphia-Dallas rivalry to soccer, exercise caution in their growing optimism for the Carnell Experiment, and introduce the newest Union-based trivia game: Kai, Tai, or Nigh.  Take a load off! #prayfordamiani Like, share, and find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com Email: pod@amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Threads: amorephillyunion Bluesky: amorephillyunion We have merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/a_more_philly_union Check out our Spotify playlist! https://spotify.link/HSeWsI9UjDb Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/ Support one of our favorite forces for good!  Show the Philadelphia Union Foundation some love with a donation and tell them A More Philly Union sent you: www.philadelphiaunionfoundation.org

The long haul that is May is nearing its conclusion.  The Union go up against Inter Miami and Toronto FC.  Join Paul, C, and E as they celebrate Baribo's brace, discuss the transactional nature of Miami/Messi fans, and introduce the Kai-no-Tai. Like, share, and find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com Email: pod@amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Threads: amorephillyunion Bluesky: amorephillyunion We have merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/a_more_philly_union Check out our Spotify playlist! https://spotify.link/HSeWsI9UjDb Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/ Support one of our favorite forces for good!  Show the Philadelphia Union Foundation some love with a donation and tell them A More Philly Union sent you: www.philadelphiaunionfoundation.org

The relentless pace of games continues this week, both for the Union as well as a partially-staffed AMPU crew. Join Paul, C, and E as they explore the USOC-Yellowstone Venn diagram, workshop a new goal kick chant, and propose an international soccer business opportunity for Russell Crowe. Our vote: Gooooooooooooooooo Union! Like, share, and find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com Email: pod@amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Threads: amorephillyunion Bluesky: amorephillyunion We have merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/a_more_philly_union Check out our Spotify playlist! https://spotify.link/HSeWsI9UjDb Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/ Support one of our favorite forces for good!  Show the Philadelphia Union Foundation some love with a donation and tell them A More Philly Union sent you: www.philadelphiaunionfoundation.org

Pop quiz, hot shot: the Union played two games this week, your work has been crazy, and you still have to record a podcast episode.  Whaddaya do?  Whaddaya DO?  Well, if you're A More Philly Union, you try to cover the Union's two match ups against diametrically positioned Columbus Crew and LA Galaxy in under 50 minutes.  Join Paul, C, and E this week as they put the proverbial pedal to the metal to honor the return of Gazdag, praise the rise of Danley, and expound on the finer details of Take-Off and Landing Time. Like, share, and find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com Email: pod@amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Threads: amorephillyunion Bluesky: amorephillyunion We have merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/a_more_philly_union Check out our Spotify playlist! https://spotify.link/HSeWsI9UjDb Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/ Support one of our favorite forces for good!  Show the Philadelphia Union Foundation some love with a donation and tell them A More Philly Union sent you: www.philadelphiaunionfoundation.org

It took a couple of days of secluded meetings and serious discussions, but it's finally here: this week's episode of A More Philly Union!  Wait, did something else happen this week?  Join Paul, C, and E as they celebrate Indy's first Union goal, debate the reality of the Carnell Effect, and try not to get exhausted from the Sisyphean schedule of games in May.  Also, please let it be true that the Pope has eaten at Wawa. Like, share, and find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com Email: pod@amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Threads: amorephillyunion Bluesky: amorephillyunion We have merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/a_more_philly_union Check out our Spotify playlist! https://spotify.link/HSeWsI9UjDb Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/ Support one of our favorite forces for good!  Show the Philadelphia Union Foundation some love with a donation and tell them A More Philly Union sent you: www.philadelphiaunionfoundation.org

Wow, we finally made it!  There's lots to celebrate this week and, in particular, a big achievement here at the AMPU studios: Episode 100 of A More Philly Union!  Join Paul, C, and E as they recap both the Union's impressive performance against DC United, including DC United's laundry problems, Jean Jacques endearing goal celebration, and Jakob Glesnes's soccer equivalent of the EGOT.  Also, the AMPU crew recaps special moments from the past 100 episodes, Paul and E go head-to-head in C's Trivia Challenge, and a behind-the-scenes reveal is given for one of our biggest interviews: who is actually Rocky the Raccoon. Thank you all for coming along with us on this journey.  Here's the to next 100 episodes!  Go Union! Like, share, and find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com Email: pod@amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Threads: amorephillyunion Bluesky: amorephillyunion We have merch! https://www.zazzle.com/store/a_more_philly_union Check out our Spotify playlist! https://spotify.link/HSeWsI9UjDb Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/ Support one of our favorite forces for good!  Show the Philadelphia Union Foundation some love with a donation and tell them A More Philly Union sent you: www.philadelphiaunionfoundation.org

Milestones, achieved or imminent, are the main focus this week at the AMPU studios.  Join Paul, C, and E as they recount the Union's big game against Atlanta United: Blake sets another record, Jean Jacques opens accounts, Lukic collects cards.  Also, Quinn Sullivan produces a heat map like no one else, Dave Leno and Sébastien Le Toux are the announcers we all need, and C surprises the boys with an impromptu trivia game. Next week: 100. Like, share, and find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com Email: pod@amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Threads: amorephillyunion Bluesky: amorephillyunion Check out our Spotify playlist! https://spotify.link/HSeWsI9UjDb Theme music for the podcast provided by Skilsel on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/music/id-8303/ Support one of our favorite forces for good!  Show the Philadelphia Union Foundation some love with a donation and tell them A More Philly Union sent you: www.philadelphiaunionfoundation.org