It's Always Soccer In Philadelphia

Episode #124 with Scottish football writer Barry Anderson of The Scotsman and The Edinburgh News -Stuart Findlay as a player -Kilmarnock talk -the SPL beyond Celtic and Rangers -Scottish players coming to America -your questions, comments, concerns -Carson Wentz comparisons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #123 with Union pregame/halftime host Marisa Pilla -broadcasting during COVID -vaccines for the players? -brief labor dispute thoughts -new Union jersey -Union offseason thoughts -picking our World Cup host cities -NWSL and the women's game in Philadelphia -basketball starting five of Union players -your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #122 - "We're Coming in for a Landing!" w/ Philadelphia 76ers play-by-play announcer Marc Zumoff (1-19-21) -Marc talks about his soccer fandom and early career with the Philadelphia Fever -Calling an indoor MISL game with Harry Kalas on color commentary -Everton friendly and past Union broadcasts -the difference in calling basketball and soccer -similarities between the Sixers and Union fan bases -Union's place in Philadelphia -Supporters' Shield and beyond -your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #121 -  - Mark McKenzie to Genk reaction - 2020 year in review exercise - words that end in the letter A - state of the podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #120 with Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin - looking back at the Revs loss - clarifying the Supporters' Shield asterisk narrative - media coverage and soccer's place in Philadelphia - easier to convert a Eurosnob, or 4 for 4 fan? - the "rent a 10" concept - the advice Jim received from David Moyes - more effusive praise for Mark McKenzie  - Arsenal slander - a George Mikan reference - the capacity and/or threshold for homegrown players - Union outlook for 2021 and beyond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #119 - Russ joins the program for instant reaction to hideous playoff loss - words that end in letter A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode # 118 with Eytan Shander explores the world of Philadelphia radio and why the Union are on the outside looking in. Plus, Eytan shares a Chris Albright story and Kevin addresses your questions, comments, and concerns.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Episode #116 with Andrew Wiebe of MLSSoccer.com and ExtraTime Radio - Union's Supporter's Shield outlook - does the asterisk even matter? - Chicago game and bad red card call - doing things the right way, but also winning - handballs in the box - Kevin's indirect free kick take - a use of the "Ray Gaddis rule"  - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #115 w/ Brian Sciaretta of American Soccer Now - Anthony Fontana scoring bangers - late runs and second strikers - Mark McKenzie ceiling and short-term outlook - Kevin's dumb McKenzie take - Brenden Aaronson Salzburg thoughts - Jesse Marsch to Germany?  - Supporter's Shield outrage - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #114 with Russ Joy  - Brenden Aaronson's record transfer - Mark McKenzie's market value - preferred European pathways  - who replaces Aaronson? - how to spend the transfer money - Mount Rushmore of Three 6 Mafia songs - the story of how Kevin got his new house - truncated "words that end in the letter a" segment - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #113 is a modified mailbag podcast, due to extenuating circumstances - Kacper Pryzbylko finding his form - beating a three-man defense with long balls - Olivier Mbaizo's game - Ray Gaddis best assist ever - moving clumpy pressing teams laterally - possible destinations for Aaronson and McKenzie - your questions, comments, and concerns - Mount Rushmore of DMX songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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 #111 with Matt De George of the Delco Times - New England win - Union playing a grind-it-out team game - Brenden Aaronson/Tranquillo Barnetta comparison - Aaronson's European prospects - substitution usage - an embarrassing Zoom call moment - Introducing the "Raymon Gaddis Rule" - short corner gripe explanation - your questions, comments, concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russ and Jon on this week's show. Episode #110: - win over Miami - Brenden Aaronson, man of the match - the double dummy goal - width and spacing - trying to establish an identity in difficult conditions - "half court" offense and Sixers comparisons - who is the set piece taker? - proper approach to the Orlando game - your questions, comments, and concerns 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

Episode #108 with Russ Joy Union's tournament schedule updated group A qualifying rules Yankee Stadium rhombus 23-man roster exercise how to properly use 5 subs COVID-19 Florida concerns words that end in the letter A Richard Gere discussion your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #107 w/ Liam Jenkins of Philly Sports Network - Kevin Durant buys minority stake in Union - Cory Burke hat trick and Philadelphia future - MLS return to play and training thoughts - Premier League and Championship return - Bundesliga and fake crowd noise - Ruiz vs. Glesnes for #1 Union goal ever - Carli Lloyd Twitter adventures  - George Floyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #106 with Matt De George, Dave Zeitlin, and Chris Gibbons - Jim Curtin's video call - thoughts on Bundesliga return - Philadelphia Union fantasy draft (stolen from Philly Soccer Page, with permission) - IASIP charity fundraiser information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #105 with the Dalai Lama of Soccer, Simon Allen -  - best case scenario for MLS return - the logistics of playing in empty stadiums - should journalists be at games? - Ajax, Liverpool, PSG, and what to do with European leagues - do you care about a Liga MX/MLS partnership? - Newcastle United and a theoretical oil sheikh Philadelphia takeover - center backs as free kick takers - best CB on the planet - searching for content during a global pandemic - your questions/comments/concerns - IASIP jersey update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices