It's Always Soccer In Philadelphia

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 #161 w/ Sean Brace -  - LAFC wins the Shield - what makes for a successful season? - shitty turf fields and NFL lines - 2007 to 2011 Phillies comparisons - new Sportsplex in Chester - where will we park our cars? - your questions and comments 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 #157 with former SOB President Matt Gendaszek - Miami win - 7-0 D.C. obliteration - Sergio Santos, Stu Findlay, Julian Carranza moves - Ernst Tanner's LAFC TAM comments  - Matt resigning SOB presidency  - future of the Sons of Ben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

episode #156 with Jon Jansen from The Gambler - brief Chicago recap/MLS gambling - Jose Martinez disciplinary issues and next step - Paul Rushing kerfuffle and red card - bullshit ball-to-hand penalty calls - too many lame penalties in general - natural motion and athletic mechanics - creating sustainable offense 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 #150 with Mike Servedio of the Philly Soccer Page - first place Union - ten things the U have - why possession stats mean nothing - goal types - NYC/San Jose wins - Gazdag figuring it out - Bedoya looking five years younger - Yankee Stadium kerfuffle - CASA League red cards - questions/etc 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

Episode #148 with Telemundo 62 and NBC10 meteorologist Violeta Yas. -soccer in Argentina -bringing fandom to the U.S. -Boca Juniors and La Bombonera -European pathway via MLS -Copa America Centenario  -adding immigrant communities to the Union family -not giving up on Lionel Messi to Philadelphia -your questions, comments, and concerns 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

In episode #146 we're joined by Chester Councilman and Deputy Mayor William Morgan to talk about the Chester Waterfront Master Plan. -improvements along 291 -paving and extending Engle Street -possible SEPTA stop relocation -indoor sports facility and park space in phase 1 -current relationship between the city and the Union -your questions, comments, and concerns 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