It's Always Soccer In Philadelphia

- 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

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

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