A More Philly Union

Well, here we are.

We're working through the five stages of grief at the AMPU studios this week.  And wherever you are in the process, join Paul, C, and E as they reflect on the Union's unceremonious end to their otherwise stellar season, explore the hypothesis of the 5th-Game Theory, and ask the question, "Is anyone really afraid of the Union?"

Let's be sad now.  Let's be sad together.  And then we can be a gosh-darn goldfish.

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Nate is back!  The long-time FOTP returns to the AMPU Studios this week, bringing the swagger!  Join Paul, C, E, and Nate as they reflect on what lies behind and what lies ahead for the Union, wonder how NFL-y the new MLS season schedule might become, and delve into the connection between the local game commentators and the Dark Side of the Moon.

Our newest motto: Rarely confident, often hopeful.

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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.

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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 suggest a new approach when it comes fan taunts and chants during games: Don't be c...

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 Elliott still makes Philly proud.  Also: a special post-credits stinger where the AMPU cr...

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, recount the fun-to-say clash of Chu Chu v. Zaha, and discuss how this season's ML...

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 We Agree On!  Join the AMPU crew and TOTWAG as they reflect on the rocket ride that h...

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 Philly ethos, the Union players blaze new trails with the first MLS Gatorade dousi...

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 they play down a woman (C's traveling this week) as they celebrate the embarrassmen...

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 critical games of the regular season.  Will the Union manage to win the Supporters Shi...

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 Dellacamera Academy of Soccer Commentating, and introduce a new segment: the Crant.

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 Dome IV!

Indy...how could we have forgotten Indy?

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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 played for? 

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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? 

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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, C, and E as they explore Philadelphia's sister cities, shamelessly shill for Du...

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!

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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 about right now is poutine and barbeque...

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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.

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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 question: Is losing necessarily a bad thing?

* this episode was recorded before Wednesd...