It's Always Soccer In Philadelphia

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 #141 is a mailbag recapping the Eastern Conference Final, COVID bullshit, etc 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

Russ joins the program to cover a variety of topics, then Christy Shea stops by to talk about the Union/Penn language partnership from a few years ago. - Club America/Columbus/etc wrap - Posidelphia outlook - Brujo, Leon Flach, and player reputations - Chris Albright to Cincy - a DOGSO gripe - words that end in the letter A - Jim Mora and Bluey impersonations - thoughts on Frozen - your questions, comments, 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

Episode #125 with IASIP founder Dave Zeitlin: -Ray Gaddis and his shock retirement -Ray's non-linear career path -piecing together the original timeline -extending a career while damaging development -Ray's case for the Union Ring of Honor -your questions, comments, and concerns -an exclusive story involving Kevin's wife and the Andre Blake SuperDraft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices