Hey. How's it going? With no games to report on and with a little too much time on our hands, things get a little Funky Bunch-y at the AMPU studios this week. Join Paul, C, and E as they celebrate Carnell's well-deserved honor, ponder the potential season schedule change, and review the best-named derbies in MLS. Say hi to your mother for us. Like,…

Things get a little Shakespearean this week at the AMPU studios, much to the chagrin of the resident (but absent) literary expert, Christy. Join Paul and E (as they manage without the sage guidance of C) as they talk about the Union's efficient winning playoff strategy, empathize with Jeff Gal and his "Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Vey Bad Day", and…

It's the season of fun and frights, goodies and ghoulies! And at the AMPU Studio, we're making sure our pumpkin patch is as sincere as possible as the Playoffs are officially underway! Join Paul, C, and E as they discuss why Indy is an artist both when scoring and when celebrating, C's ability to affect the Space-Time continuum, and why Jack Elliot…

If a tree falls in the woods and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound? If a team loses a game and it doesn't change anything, is it really a loss? We're venturing ever-so-slightly out of the shallow end of pool this week at the AMPU Studios. Join Paul, C, and E as they reflect on Ale's possible last start and captainship with the Union,…

We're spanning space and time at the AMPU studio this week as we reflect back on the regular season while looking forward to what the playoffs may have in store. And what better way to help Paul, C, and E in their retrospection than to welcome back to the pod two of our favorite fellow Union fans and podcasters: Jillian and Kyle from The One Team W…

Five years later and the Philadelphia Union earn their second Supporters' Shield. And even though this technically isn't new territory, this victory feels somehow more special, more monumental. Join Paul, C, and E as they revel in a season of accomplishments that, like Ale Bedoya, they couldn't imagine eight months ago. Also: Carnell embodies the P…

The past few weeks have been an exercise in extremes. From the humiliating lows of the 7-0 loss in Vancouver to euphoric heights of the 0-6 shellacking of DC United, it almost feels like accounts have been settled and we're back in a familiar Supporter Shield-leading, MLS Cup-hoping place. And yet it did not come without a cost. Join Paul and E as …

It's a bit behind-the-scenes at the AMPU studios as the crew rushes to get this week's episode posted. And what happens when we're in a time crunch? That's right - no edits! Join Paul, C, and E as they perform without the safety net of the editing room as they discuss the Union's redemptive win last week and look ahead to the remaining few and crit…

The Union suffer their single largest lopsided loss ever. The Union get knocked out of USOC. Two separate players in two separate games score hattricks on the Union. Things seem to be coming undone faster than we can cancel our Paramount+ subscription. Join Paul and E (with a quick appearance by C) as they discuss the "Mega-Loss", propose the JP De…

There's a crisp coolness in the air, leaves are just starting to turn color, and the Union are about to commence with their final push for the season. Cozy up with Paul, C, and E as they enjoy a little downtime this week, weigh strategies for the Union's drive for the US Open Cup, size up the remaining 5 regular season games, and face off in Union …

We're back! The AMPU crew returns to the studio in full force this week, rested, relaxed, and ready to tackle the Union-Cincinnati game. Join Paul, C, and E as they marvel at the progress of Andrew Rick, happily recalculate Damiani's dollars/goal quotient, and breathe easier after making it through the transfer window. Also, who HASN'T Kei Kamara p…

Like any summer-time school assignment, we're waiting until the last minute! It's frantic back-to-school mode at the AMPU studios as C and E scramble to record and release this week's episode! There's a lot of catching up with very little time to get it done! Five more minutes, please? Like, share, and find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.co…

Vacation time is upon us here at the AMPU studios! In order to squeeze in as much fun-in-the-sun in the remaining summertime, the AMPU crew put together this week's episode before taking a much-needed break. But don't fret, Unionverse. We'll be back quicker than Ale Bedoya can get a yellow card after the starting whistle. In the meantime, join Paul…

We're celebrating returns this week at the AMPU studios: the return of the Kai-Tai, the return of Uhre back to scoring form, and the return to first place! Join Paul, C, and E as they celebrate Union firsts at the MLS All Star game, ponder how to cash in on Kickin' for Chickin', and illustrate how Bedoya is the Team Dad. 200 wins and counting! Like…

There's an air of contentment at the AMPU studios this week as we reflect on the 4 out of 6 points the Union brought home from their recent visit to the lands of poutine and barbeque. Join Paul, C, and E as they praise Prince and Benny, weigh in on McGlynn's goal celebration, and wonder about the referees' arm day routine. Sorry, all I can think ab…

Hello, Unionverse. Let's pretend E had good time management skills and wrote a humous description for this week's episode. And then we all would have a good laugh. Ah, that's better. Much appreciated. As an apology gift: https://youtu.be/z5rRZdiu1UE See you next week! P.S. This episode was recorded before the Montreal game on Wednesday. Like, share…

Like the Union's recent performance, along with the postponed US Open Cup game*, there's a feeling of listlessness hanging over the AMPU studios this week. Fight through the malaise with Paul, C, and E as they discuss the Kai Wagner Team Attitude Rating system, experience Trevor the Intern's first attempt at sketch writing, and ask the profound que…

We're back! After taking an unscheduled week off, the AMPU crew returns to the studio and is ready to catch up on all the soccer! But something seems...different. Did Bedoya play in the midfield once? Has the Union never won the Open Cup? Wasn't the USMNT in shambles a month ago? Is Trevor the Intern actually an AI? Paul, C, and E get to the bottom…

ANDERSON! The AMPU studio is still coming down from the at-the-death drama that was the Union v. Charlotte game on Saturday! Join Paul, C, and E as they celebrate the comeback story that is Markus Anderson, introduce the Ted Lasso/Replacements/William Carlos Williams Venn diagram, and dive deep into workshopping a new team song and revealing a new …

Like a proper June dessert, we're keeping it short and sweet this week at the AMPU Studios. With Paul out on the road, C and E do their best duet as they grade the Union on the first half of their season, ponder the Kai-Tai equivalent for Damiani, and incorporate Wheel of Fortune into game predictions. Thanks again to Jillian and Kyle at The One Te…

Tired bodies and minds are given a much-needed reprieve after the marathon that was May, both for the Union and the AMPU crew. With the final game of the month concluded - Union v. FC Dallas - Paul, C, and E discuss the translatability of the Philadelphia-Dallas rivalry to soccer, exercise caution in their growing optimism for the Carnell Experimen…

The long haul that is May is nearing its conclusion. The Union go up against Inter Miami and Toronto FC. Join Paul, C, and E as they celebrate Baribo's brace, discuss the transactional nature of Miami/Messi fans, and introduce the Kai-no-Tai. Like, share, and find us here: Website: www.amorephillyunion.com Email: [email protected] YouTube: a…

The relentless pace of games continues this week, both for the Union as well as a partially-staffed AMPU crew. Join Paul, C, and E as they explore the USOC-Yellowstone Venn diagram, workshop a new goal kick chant, and propose an international soccer business opportunity for Russell Crowe. Our vote: Gooooooooooooooooo Union! Like, share, and find us…

Pop quiz, hot shot: the Union played two games this week, your work has been crazy, and you still have to record a podcast episode. Whaddaya do? Whaddaya DO? Well, if you're A More Philly Union, you try to cover the Union's two match ups against diametrically positioned Columbus Crew and LA Galaxy in under 50 minutes. Join Paul, C, and E this week …

It took a couple of days of secluded meetings and serious discussions, but it's finally here: this week's episode of A More Philly Union! Wait, did something else happen this week? Join Paul, C, and E as they celebrate Indy's first Union goal, debate the reality of the Carnell Effect, and try not to get exhausted from the Sisyphean schedule of game…

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 Glesn…

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 announce…

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 t…

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…

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…

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, con…

"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! …

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 Do…

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…

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.,…

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 Un…

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 ana…

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'…

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 retire…

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 holida…

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. Mot…

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. Like,…

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 referenc…

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 trans…

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 …

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 (probabl…

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! Like, share, and fin…

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…

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…

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…