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
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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…
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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 ma…
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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. Like, share, and find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com Email: po…
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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…
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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 al…
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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 …
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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 wann…
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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: y…
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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 Like, share, and find us h…
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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.…
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S02E26 - More Unites Than Divides (with NYRB fan, Mark)
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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! Like, share, and…
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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 wit…
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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…
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S02E23 - 6 am Posts (with Gabe @WeTheUnionn)
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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…
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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 inspir…
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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. Like, share, find us here and say hello: Website: www.amorep…
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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 abo…
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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 int…
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S02E18 - Progress Over Perfection (with Alyssa Radu from the Philadelphia Union Foundation)
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This week the Union travel down I-95 to face off against DC United and the AMPU crew try to determine if Benteke is a player or actually a manager. But in even bigger news, Paul, C, and E are excited to welcome back to the podcast special guest, Alyssa Radu from the Philadelphia Union Foundation! Alyssa brings us up to speed on all the amazing thin…
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The Union take a one-two punch of losses this week as their unbeaten streak falls to visiting Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders. Meanwhile, Paul, C, and E celebrate Gazdag's new record, compare Blake against Scott Sterling, and get completely lost in the postponed game rules. Like, share, find us here and say hello: Website: www.amorephillyunion.…
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S02E16 - The Italian Job (with St. Louis City fans - and family - Mel & Jim)
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It's an off week for the Union but not for the AMPU crew as they discover what second-hand prison busses, midwest BBQ, and Lake Como all have in common. Join Paul, C, and E as they welcome special guests and family members, Jim and Mel, and discuss the fairytale story that is St. Louis City SC's first year in MLS and the unanticipated series of ama…
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The Union travel to Georgia to face off against Atlanta United, where Uhre quietly keeps producing goals, Martinez flirts with receiving a Blue Card, and Glesnes and Lowe employ psyops against Brad Guzan. Meanwhile back at the AMPU studios, Paul, C, and E review the missed and denied opportunities for the Union, consider a new segment called "Quote…
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In the shadow of larger celestial happenings this week, the Union continue their unbeaten streak as the Boys in Blue travel to face off against Nashville SC. Back home, Paul, C, and E praise Curtin's fluid and amorphous line up strategies, discuss Gazdag being on the brink of an historic club record, and ponder Philadelphia's England counterpart. Y…
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It's Kids Day at Subaru Park as a full-strength Union welcome Minnesota United FC. And not even the rain can dampen spirits as the younger generation displays their strengths, both on and off the field. Paul, C, and E celebrate Charlotte's big milestone, pay their respects to the Quad Father, and break from tradition in order to extend some special…
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A depleted Philadelphia Union travels to Portland to face the Timbers in the hopes of getting their first win of the season. Back home, Paul, C, and E bestow a nickname upon Quinn Sullivan, brainstorm new AMPU merch, and do some last-minute scheduling for the upcoming Minnesota United game. Face the ball, the game is on. Find us here and say hello:…
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In keeping with the season of St. Patrick's Day, the Union are awash in green this week as the Boys in Blue travel to Texas to take on Austin in their first ever MLS match up. After the Austin game, the Union will continue their Tour de Verde as they travel to Portland to take on the Timbers. Back at home, Paul, C, and E critique the fashion forwar…
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The Union are inundated this week, both with torrential rains and with giving up goals, as they face off against the Seattle Sounders in an MLS regular season match and against Pachuca in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Meanwhile, trying to keep their collective heads above the proverbial water, Paul, C, and E sing the praises of the unsung heroes of t…
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The AMPU crew race against the clock this week as they cover three games in record time. Meanwhile, the Union travel to Kansas City to face Sporting KC and Ale Bedoya shows his quality. Then the Boys in Blue return to Subaru Park for their first of a two-game series against Pachuca in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. And before the clock runs out, Paul,…
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In many ways, things don't go as planned this week, somewhat for the Union, but mostly for A More Philly Union. The Union kick off the regular season by hosting the Chicago Fire on Saturday and then continue their Concacaf Champions Cup run by facing Deportivo on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the AMPU crew discuss the HUHTU Challenge, get wowed by Semmle, an…
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The curtain rises on the Union's 15th MLS season as the Boys in Blue travel to Costa Rica to face off against Saprissa in the first of a two-game series in the Concacaf Champions Cup. Then the Union are back home to welcome the Chicago Fire in the much anticipated home opener. Meanwhile at the AMPU studios, Paul and E deliver a silver-medal "C-less…
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The start of the new season is a mere ten days away! The Union are wrapping up their pre-season in Florida with an oddly scheduled match against FC Cincinnati and an upcoming final match against Caleb Porter's New England Revolution. Meanwhile, back in the frozen tundra that is Pennsylvania, Paul, C, and E recap player news, ponder the soon-to-be-r…
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ALEJANDRO BEDOYA IS BACK! Meanwhile, the AMPU crew workshops a spinoff podcast for C, while Paul and E nerd out. Also: ALEJANDRO BEDOYA IS BACK! Find us here and say hello: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com Email: pod@amorephillyunion.com YouTube: amorephillyunion Instagram: amorephillyunion Threads: amorephillyunion X (formerly known as Twitter): …
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The run-up to the regular season continues and while the Union continue their pre-season training and fixtures, the AMPU crew break new ground with their first ever podcast interview. Paul, C, and E welcome Alyssa Radu from the Philadelphia Union Foundation as she shares all the amazing things that this wonderful organization is doing for Chester, …
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The preseason is officially underway both for the Philadelphia Union and the AMPU crew! The Union experiment with lineups as they scrimmage against CR Flamengo and Austin FC, while the AMPU continue to tweak the podcast as they try out another new preamble. Also, Paul, C, and E give kudos to Trevor the Intern, suggest a secret Union plot to infiltr…
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The pre-season picks up a little momentum as the Union get ready to face their first practice games in the coming week. Meanwhile, Paul, C and E commemorate Andre Blake's ten years with the team, discuss their favorite Union alumni, and introduce Trevor the Intern. Also, our apologies to Sweden. Find us here and say hello: Website: www.amorephillyu…
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Welcome to Season 2! The AMPU crew is back from the holiday break and ready to launch their second season! With no games to report on yet, Paul, C, and E recap team news from over the break, from weddings to the Super Draft. There's also a Sun Tzu - Ron Swanson connection during the discussion of CONCACAF Champions Cup, and Scoops makes a clutch pl…
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S01E42 - A More Philly Union: The Holiday Special
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The AMPU crew celebrates their first season finale with their first holiday special! Join Paul, C, and E as they recount many memorable moments from this past season, both for the Philadelphia Union and A More Philly Union podcast. Also, did you know there was an MLS Cup final last weekend? Yeah, us, too. But don't worry, we got you covered. This f…
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With St. Nicholas Day serving as an appropriate backdrop for this week's episode, the AMPU crew discuss the good and bad of the roster changes for the Union, the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, and why we'll all be wearing yellow on Saturday. Then in keeping with the holiday spirits, Paul, C, and E sing the praises of the anthemic Fairytale …
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The turkey and sides provide little consolation this week as Paul, C, and E reflect on the Union's heartbreaking last-minute loss to FC Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference semi-final, delve into the spirit of rules and officiating in games, and ponder the Sophie's Choice of player transfers. But there is also some proverbial sunshine and chocolate…
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It's a Thanksgiving Special this week as Paul, C, and E talk about the upcoming semi-final match against FC Cincinnati, discuss possible game strategies and formations, and give updates on individual player's fitness and milestones (Happy Birthday, Andre Blake!) But with little soccer news to discuss, things quickly take a holiday-related and festi…
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It's a quiet week for the Union as they continue preparations to face Cincinnati in the Eastern Conference Semi-finals...next week. Similarly the AMPU crew have a light schedule as they recap the current Playoff bracket and discuss the International break. But Paul, C, and E take a big turn down memory lane as they share their personal soccer histo…
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The Union continue to navigate the long, winding, and discontinuous Playoff schedule as they travel north to face off against the New England Revolution in Game 2 of the three-game, first round series. Similarly, the AMPU crew break new ground with one part of the trio recording live from the road while Paul, C, and E discuss the Red Card Strike Zo…
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It feels like we've been here before as the Union host New England in the first game of a best-of-three series in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs. (That sentence seems to run on for almost as long as this season feels.) The AMPU crew sees some positive familiarities: tactical lineups, scoring, and on-field hustle. But they see some other no…
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Frustration and fatigue are on the menu for the AMPU crew this week as they look back on the last regular season game as well as the overall arc of the season itself. And this reflection leads the gang down a path bogged in frustration with refs' calls, shaky lineups, overcrowded fixtures, and ever-changing and poorly designed playoff schedules. Bu…
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The off-week provides some respite for the Union and the AMPU crew, but does little to dispel the lingering clouds of uncertainty as the final game of the regular season approaches. The gang considers some of the big questions: Will the Union hold on to 3rd place? Is there any chance of new contracts for Bedoya and Wagner? Can Spam effectively be u…
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Returning from an unintentional break, Paul, C, and E have their hands full with a healthy backlog of games and team news to discuss. As the Union gear up to play their last game of the regular season and prepare for the coming playoffs, the AMPU crew reflects on the possible final appearances of Bedoya and Wagner, pitches a unique podcast idea inv…
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The Union host both LA FC and Dallas FC this week and, against all sage advice, Paul and E fly tandem without the steady guidance of C. Discussions include: not doing homework, hiring acting coaches to the team staff, and the debut of the Delco Tourism Council. And, yes, that was Gazdag's goal that was disallowed. Find us here and say hello: Websit…
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The Union produce mirror-image results as they face off against opponents with near mirror-image names: FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC. And while the results of these two games may look the same, the events that transpire on the field are practical inverses of each other: failure and success, loss and redemption. And amongst all the parallels and p…
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The international break provides a welcome respite this week, both for the Union as well as Paul, C, and E. As a result, the AMPU crew discusses potential player moves, the health of the team, and how the Union are positioned for the final stretch of the regular season. Also, German medical treatments are considered, hats are tipped to St. Louis, a…
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S01E29 - One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
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The Union see red this week as they travel north to take on Toronto FC and then return to Subaru Park to face off against NYRB. Meanwhile, the AMPU crew reflect on the stories of loss and redemption, unappetizing fashion choices, and effective timing of goals. Choose happiness! Find us here and say hello: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com YouTube: …
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