A More Philly Union
A weekly podcast where we swear to talk about the Philly Union, the whole Philly Union, and nothing but the Philly Union...mostly. With your hosts: Paul, C, and E
S03E13 - One Hundred
Wow, we finally made it! There's lots to celebrate this week and, in particular, a big achievement here at the AMPU studios: Episode 100 of A More Philly Union! Join Paul, C, and E as they recap both the Union's impressive performance against DC United, including DC United's laundry problems, Jean Jacques endearing goal celebration, and Jakob Glesnes's soccer equivalent of the EGOT. Also, the AMPU crew recaps special moments from the past 100 episodes, Paul and E go head-to-head in C's Trivia Challenge, and a behind-the-scenes reveal is given for one of our biggest interviews: who is actually Rocky the Rac...
S03E12 - 99 Luftballons
Milestones, achieved or imminent, are the main focus this week at the AMPU studios. Join Paul, C, and E as they recount the Union's big game against Atlanta United: Blake sets another record, Jean Jacques opens accounts, Lukic collects cards. Also, Quinn Sullivan produces a heat map like no one else, Dave Leno and Sébastien Le Toux are the announcers we all need, and C surprises the boys with an impromptu trivia game.
Next week: 100.
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S03E11 - A Night at the Opera
It's close quarters for the Union this past week as the Boys in Blue faced off against NYC FC on their windmill-less miniature golf course they call a field. Meanwhile, things are equally tight at the AMPU studios as Paul, C, and E try to squeeze in an abundance of topics, ranging from the desperate need to bring back the Kai-Tai (both on and off the pitch) to the oddly posted but conceptually very cool partnership between the Union and local artists that is Philly Crafted. Also, the AMPU crew develops a new metric for accurately quantifying club news: The...
S03E10 - Rule of Three
We're getting classical in the AMPU studio as C breaks down this week's episode structure into three acts. Come along with Paul, C, and E as they revisit the uninspiring Union-Orlando game, lament the trading of Daniel Gazdag, and express concern over Glavinovich's (cringe) injury. Also, E introduces another trivia game: More or Less.
Oh, Danny Boy...It's you, it's you must go, and I must bide.
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S03E09 - March Madness
The Philadelphia Union versus Inter Miami. Gazdag versus Suarez. E versus Jordi Alba. It's all about match-ups this week at the AMPU studios! Join Paul, C, and E as they also wonder what a post-Messi Miami might look like, discuss what a post-Vermes Sporting Kansas City does look like, and elucidate the difference between a murder and a flamboyance.
Make your pick: Chocolate cake or pecan pie?
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S03E08 - The Ties That Bind (with St. Louis City fans and family - Mel & Jim)
It's a family affair in the AMPU studios this week - not just in the collective way that soccer bonds fans across club and country, but in the more specific way of Paul, C, and E welcoming back family members and stalwart St. Louis City SC fans, Mel and Jim! Join the AMPU crew (and Mel & Jim) as they give perspectives on the Carnell Experiment, consider the benefits of a beefed up German squad, and discuss how Philly brings out the Philly in everybody.
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S03E07 - Going Out Your Door
"You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to.”
Paul and E try to keep their feet this week as C takes the reins in her first solo mini-sode! What's in store for the boys and our listeners? This writer has no idea, but if you're like him, you can't wait to see where C sweeps us off to!
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S03E06 - You & Me & the Bottle Makes Three Tonight
Good things continue to come in threes this week and there's lots to celebrate both for the Union and the AMPU crew: the Union are 3 - 0, Tai leads in goals, Kai leads in assists, and newcomers Lukic and Vassilev earn their firsts for the team! Join Paul, C, and E as they revel in the Union's amazing early season stats, eagerly anticipate Dollar Dog Day, and introduce the official AMPU drink of the season: the Kai-Tai Stinger.
Defy expectations.
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S03E05 - Mass Hysteria!
It's pandemonium at the AMPU studios as Paul, C, and E try to wrap their collective heads around the first two weeks of the Union's season! Join the AMPU crew as they celebrate Baribo's hattrick, analyze Uhre's performance as quarterback, and receive a live on-air prediction from our favorite roving reporter, Scoops. Combine all this chaos with mic'ed up refs, glorious moustaches, and an ever-expanding movie reference drinking game, and there's really only one thing we can say:
Make my Kai-Tai a double.
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S03E04 - "Three Points"
Stay calm and take a deep breath. Two out of three AMPU crew members did not see last week coming. And that's good news! Join Paul, C, and E this week as they try to keep from getting ahead of themselves while they express sincere gratitude for Andre Blake and all he's done for the Union, reconfigure the lineup geometry to introduce the new T.O.D., and suggest some fashion advice for Coach Carnell. Also, does E really have an embarrassing tattoo?
Everyone start working on your Sean Connery impression.
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S03E03 - May You Live In Interesting Times (with Jillian and Kyle from The One Team We Agree On)
Clean up the kitchen and vacuum the living room because we're having company! This week, Paul, C, and E are excited to welcome fellow podcasters Jillian and Kyle from The One Team We Agree On! Join the AMPU and TOTWAG crews as they revel in the Eagles Parade, prepare for MLS Opening Day, discuss the Union's newest acquisitions, and return to the Union Dome. Did the Union really spend a lot of money? Could that be optimism on the horizon?
Ok, new season: don't be boring.
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S03E02 - Fly Away
Fly, Eagles, Fly! The AMPU studio is decked out in green this week as Paul, C, and E celebrate our new Super Bowl Champions! But it's not all high-fives and unstoppable defensive lines as the AMPU crew also weighs in on the Union's 4-1 pre-season loss to Cincinnati. Trevor the Intern returns, the new Volt jersey is admired, the USL challenge is analyzed, and Christy christens arguably this season's new catch phrase: the Ocho.
Like a bird from these prison walls I'll fly.
For Chris.
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S03E01 - Since We've Been Gone
Season 3, Baby! The AMPU crew is fresh out of cryogenic stasis and back in the studio with their first episode of the new season! Woohoo! Join Paul, C, and E as they catch up on all the roster moves, celebrate the return to the Open Cup, and consider the prospects of our new head coach. Of course it wouldn't be A More Philly Union if the gang didn't also touch on other topics like: unpopular accents of the English language, the AMPU hoodie, and throwing down the gauntlet on extended family for the upcoming match against St. Louis City (you...
S02E39 - Never Tell Me The Odds - II (Oct 12, 2024)
It's the endgame. It's the last at bat. It's do or die. Pick your favorite phrase and join the AMPU crew as they discuss the Union's recent performances against Orlando and Columbus and weigh the Union's prospects as the final game of the regular season approaches. This week, Paul, C, and E praise the young guns, reflect on Bedoya's imminent retirement, and collectively scratch their heads at the post-season possibilities.
Fear is the mind-killer.
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S02E44 - Lights, Please (Season 2 Wrap)
It's total "A Very Special Thanksgiving" vibes at the AMPU studios this week as Paul, C, and E commemorate and celebrate both the Union's and A More Philly Union's past season. Join the AMPU gang as they share all the things they're thankful for, from Jim Curtin, to our Boys in Blue, to all our dear listeners. And to help launch the upcoming holiday season, the Union Dome returns with a festive Paul v. C match up (a bigger and less technically glitchy match up than Paul v. Tyson).
Season 2 was amazing, with even more opportunities to co...
S02E43 - O Captain! My Captain! (with super-fan, Nate)
The Empire has struck back. Poets are dead. And, like you all, the AMPU crew is struggling to regain their footing in the wake of the seismic reverberations of Curtin's dismissal. But fortunately for Paul, C, and E, they have as their guest this week super-fan Nate who helps make sense of the surprise loss of our long time and much-loved coach. Motives are explored, conspiracies pondered, and futures divined as the group hopes, for the Union's sake, that Jim Curtin doesn't become the next Andy Reid.
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S02E42 - Weather Reports
In the vacuum of a Union-less post-season, things are a bit listless at the AMPU studios this week as Paul, C, and E try to get their bearings. Join the AMPU crew as they celebrate the Union II's impressive run in the MLS Next Cup Tournament, prognosticate on the MLS Cup playoffs, and offer their collective two cents for future MLS schedules.
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S02E41 - Not With a Bang but a Whimper
Under the bad omens of raining insects and an understaffed Cracker Barrel, the Union faced off against Cincinnati FC on Saturday in a must-win Decision Day match. And for a brief moment, there was hope. Join the AMPU crew this week as Paul, C, and E lament over the first Union-less playoffs in six years, Christy makes the first Replacement reference, and Paul and E find out if they guessed the right final answer from last week's Union Dome.
We are the Hollow Men.
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S02E40 - Beyond Thunderdome
It's GAME ON this week, both for the Union and the AMPU crew. Our Boys in Blue prepare for the ultimate match of the season, with any possible chance of moving on to the playoffs contingent upon winning against Cincinnati on Saturday. Meanwhile, the inmates are running the asylum as C is away, leaving Paul and E to discuss possible off-season transfers and opportunities, decipher the Playoff Possibilities Matrix, and launch their new player-versus-player game: The Union Dome!
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S02E38 - Don't Stop Believin'
We're back! After a brief hiatus last week, the AMPU crew returns to discuss the the quickly approaching end of the regular season. Join Paul, C, and E as they play catch-up on the Union's 4-0 domination over DC United as well as the Union's tepid 1-1 draw against Atlanta United. With precious time running out in the regular season, questions (and rants) arise if the return of Blake, the new-and-improved T.O.D., and the Sullivan Power Couple will be enough to get the Union over the line and into playoff territory.
In the meantime, go wat...
S02E37 - On The Road (Again)
Technically, this past week the Union extended the I-95 rivalry to now include Miami (map it, you'll see) as the Boys in Blue face off against a very Messi Inter Miami and a very messy (eh...) NYC FC. Meanwhile, at the AMPU studios, Paul and E have the run of things and without the sage guidance of C, they work in a LOT of movie references (probably too many) as they discuss the new and improved T.O.D, Rick's continued journey toward achieving total Blake-ness, and the three-pillar philosophy to winning games: Positivity, Confidence, and Fun.
Y...
S02E36 - It's a Game Changer
It's the International Break this week and the AMPU crew celebrates the reprieve by tackling the Fan Quiz from We The Union. Join Paul, C, E, and special guest, Noelle, as they honor the legendary #13, discuss an unemployed Jason Kelce, and equate England as the Mean Girl of the English language.
We've been here the whole time!
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S02E35 - The Dead Don't Die
With the end of the season getting closer, the growing need for victories continues to weigh on collective shoulders. But the Union are showing a recent run of resilience and hope to build their winning streak as they travel to take on the New York Red Bulls. Back at the AMPU studios, Paul, C, and E muster as much energy to talk about Mad Libs, Mad Men, Danish super fans, and Uhre's simple but profound take on things: "We are not dead."
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S02E34 - Speed
Pop quiz, hotshot. There's a flash episode on this week's pod. Once the pod starts, the flash episode is armed. If the episode drops below an acceptable level of informative entertainment in an efficient amount of time, as Paul, C, and E recap the Union's 3rd place Leagues Cup match against the Colorado Rapids as well as their regular season MLS match against the Columbus Crew, it goofs up.
What do you do? What do you do?
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S02E33B - Never Tell Me The Odds
In their first episode in a post-Martinez world, the AMPU crew shares some quick thoughts on the Union's semifinal Leagues Cup match against Columbus Crew. Also, semantics are argued, geography is explained, and Cup-loss-induced price surging is revealed!
Onward and upwards.
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S02E33 - Life Imitating Art
Things have gotten fairly dramatic as the Union continue their run in the Leagues Cup and the AMPU crew actually releases an episode ahead of schedule. Join Paul, C, and E this week as they discuss among other things: the Baribo incident, E's inability to properly pronounce "Mazatlán", and the wonderfully cinematic and heartfelt final appearance of our favorite Leo, José Martinez.
Gracias, José.
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S02E32 - Left-Handed
While the AMPU crew is slightly behind with getting out this week's episode, the Union keep steamrolling right along in the Leagues Cup. Paul flies solo this week as he recaps the Union's two recent and exciting wins, with Baribo racking up an unbelievable amount of goals and Blake defying the laws of physics to deny the other teams' goals. With all this success in the Leagues Cup, it really seems like the Union have switched the sword to the right hand...
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S02E31 - Blues Cruz
With the calm and nonchalance of a Turkish Olympic pistol shooter, the AMPU crew delves into the Union's Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul and the veritable chaos that resulted. Join Paul, C, and E this week as they explore the reality of the Andre Blake Effect, marvel at Gazdag's impossible goal, and discuss which Cruz Azul player makes for the best TV villain.
Check out Olympic Speed Climbing. Seriously.
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S02E30 - It's Your Thing
It seems like almost anything is possible these days as the Union extend their winning streak to three-in-a-row. But these apparent acts of will extend both on and off the pitch as Paul, C, and E discuss Martinez's bizarre yellow card, scratch their heads at the Sons of Ben's protest, and consider kickstarting a corn-based podcast.
Do what you wanna do.
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S02E29 - Mama Said Knock You Out
Don't call it a comeback. But with two very decisive wins in a row, it kind of feels like the lethal Union of previous seasons has returned to the field. Join Paul, C, and E as they recap the 3-0 win against Nashville and discuss how both stalwart players and an attitude of fun seem to be charging the Union's return to form. Also in this episode: yellow card round-up, Leagues Cup Schmeagues Cup, and Sergio Busquets does not care about skill challenges.
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S02E28 - The Family Business
It's a special (albeit a little late) episode this week as the AMPU crew sit down in person (yay!) to discuss what Canadian child labor laws, Quinn Sullivan's screamer of a goal, and the breaking of the Union Yards curse all have in common.
And for those of you keeping score:
Matrix references: 2
Replacement references: 0
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S02E27 - Enjoy the Silence
Between the Sons of Ben section, the Union's forwards scoring, and the AMPU crew's positive take on the Union's season so far, there's just deafening silence. Join Paul, C, and E this week as they try to keep the doom and gloom at bay while they workshop a nickname for Glesnes, consider a new District 9 podcast, and invent a new drink: the Kai-Tai.
Gracias, Carranza!
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S02E26 - More Unites Than Divides (with NYRB fan, Mark)
On this July 4th, the AMPU crew try to stay positive as Paul, C, and E discuss the imminent failure of the Turn-around Trifecta. To help, we go to unexplored corners and invite friend and New York Red Bulls fan, Mark, to provide some perspective. Desperate times call for good friends and sage advice. #FIXIT
Happy Birthday, America!
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S02E25 - Hope Dies Last
This week, the Union and the AMPU crew find themselves in the doldrums (if you're like E and don't know what the 'doldrums' are, it's worth a quick trip to Wikipedia) as the team adds another mark in the L-column and continues to plummet down the table. And to further accentuate the listlessness, C and E are left to navigate this week's episode without Paul. But they do manage to find harbor as they discuss confirmation bias, regional barbeque traditions, and the fine line between enthusiasm and delusion.
Was that another orange Subaru...?
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S02E24 - Take Offs and Landings
Things feel sisyphean at the AMPU studios this week as the Union go up against a "neat" Miami and churn out even more dismal results. Meanwhile, Paul, C, and E try to keep things in perspective as Paul provides a rally cry to support the team, C reminds us that The Replacements have all the answers, and E rues the day Jordi Alba ever came to Subaru Park.
P.S. Fix it.
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S02E23 - 6 am Posts (with Gabe @WeTheUnionn)
It's an off week for the Union but not for the AMPU crew as Paul, C, and E welcome We The Union creator, Gabe, to the pod! In this episode, the gang delves into Gabe's impressive Instagram-based, Union news project as well as discuss the extended family that is the Union fan community. Also, they consider the finer details of team rebuilding versus reloading, the Curse of the Union Yards, and the importance of plausible deniability.
*** Be sure to check out We The Union on Instagram @wetheunionn ***
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S02E22 - Across The Union-verse
There's no up, there's no down, and it feels likes the Union are in some limbo-like state as they drift through two draws against Toronto FC and CF Montreal. Back at the AMPU Studios, Paul, C, and E collectively worry about Damien Lowe's on-field performance, celebrate Gazdag setting another club record, and workshop a new line of retro 70's inspired kits and other fashions that would totally work in MLS.
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S02E21 - The Road Warriors
The Union look to extend their on-the-road undefeated streak as the Boys in Blue travel south to take on Charlotte FC. Back at AMPU Studios, Paul, C, and E discuss the good and not-so-good news about Blake, spin the Wheel of International Call-ups, and workshop a movie version of Spotify.
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<...S02E20 - Everything is Awesome!
Is it fixed? Not exactly. But in a welcomed bit of role reversal, lots of good stuff happen for the Union this week as they travel north to take on the New England Revolution. Meanwhile back in the AMPU Studios, Paul, C, and E let the week's victories go to their heads as they analyze Gazdag's new scoring strategy, celebrate potential good news about Blake, and suggest that Jack McGlynn might be the genetic cross between Clint Dempsey and Zinedine Zidane.
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S02E19 - FIX. IT.
It's been a rough week for the Union as they suffer back-to-back home losses, setting club records that no one wanted to see. Meanwhile, the AMPU crew asks the tough questions: Are the Bad Years returning? What's going on with Blake? Can we even work in a Replacements reference?
Fortunately, a furry little savior arrives and we get an exclusive interview with him! That's right, we talk to THE raccoon himself!
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