It's Always Soccer in Philadelphia

<p>IASIP was launched in 2016 by longtime Philadelphia Union beat writers Kevin Kinkead and Dave Zeitlin. Kevin left the beat in 2017 to cover the 76ers while Dave took a job with the Penn Alumni Magazine a year later.The podcast is now Kevin with a rotating cast of writers and former players, including recurring contributors Matt De George, Simon Allen, Russ Joy, and Phil Keidel.IASIP is a podcast for the blue-collar, hard working, five-for-five Philadelphia soccer fan.</p>

Episode #185 - "Philadelphia Union 2025 Postmortem" w/ Jose Nunez

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

11-26
01:38:37

Episode #184 - "To Move or Not to Move the Goalposts, that is the Question" w/ Jose Nunez (6/3/25)

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

06-04
01:03:18

Episode #183 - "Let's Worry About the Ceiling When We Get There" (5/15/2025)

In a special, one-off IASIP episode, Kevin and Joe Tansey talk about the surging Union, the ceiling for a blue collar Red Bull team, and the high-level play of Tai Baribo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

05-15
44:49

Episode #182 - "Don't Call it a Comeback" (11-4-24)

On a special one-off IASIP episode, Kevin is joined by Jose Nunez for a 2024 season recap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-05
01:08:29

Episode #181- "@UnionCoroner" (11-30-23)

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

11-30
54:12

Episode #180 - "Prometheus" (8-30-23)

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

08-31
44:19

Episode #179 "Somewhat Pragmatic Miami Bitch Session" (8-15-23)

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

08-16
45:23

Episode #178 - "Messi Mania" (8-13-23)

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

08-14
50:47

Episode #177 - "Sir Schmoke a Lot" (8-1-23)

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

08-01
53:51

Episode #176 - Quinn Sullivan interview (7-21-23)

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

07-21
35:46

Episode #175 - "Am I the Problem?" (7-19-23)

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

07-19
53:03

Episode #174 - "Union Goal Scored By" w/ Kevin Casey (6-6-23)

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

06-07
42:16

Episode #173 - "It's Still Always Soccer in Philadelphia" (6-1-23)

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

06-01
49:37

Episode #172 - "Cumulatively More CONCACAFY" 4-13-23

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

04-13
46:30

Episode #171 - "Failing the Eye Test" (4-5-23)

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

04-05
54:03

Episode #170 - "It's Always Pragmatic in Philadelphia" (3-20-23)

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

03-20
44:04

Episode #169 - "Alianz-err" (3-9-23)

Episode #169 is a mailbag podcast touching on the first leg of the Alianza series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03-09
22:58

Episode #168 - "You're Not Walking Around Antarctica Like a Penguin" (2-27-23)

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

02-27
44:37

Episode #167 - "New Year, New U" w/ Todd Lewis (2-1-23)

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

02-02
54:46

Episode #166 - "Johan Cruyff Wasn't That Good" (11-30-22)

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

12-01
36:41

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