The Philadelphia Union fell to Charlotte FC by a score of 2-0 in a game that didn’t matter for the Union positionally in the table, as they had already clinched the Supporters’ Shield. Todd is joined by José Nuñez to discuss the latest Union news, which includes Frankie Westfield’s performances at the U-20 World Cup, MLS 22 Under 22, and the selections of Jamir Johnson, Cavan Sullivan, Kellan LeBlanc, and Jordan Griffin to represent the United States at the U-17 World Cup in Qatar. Neil Pierre was also named MLS Next Pro Defender of the Year. Todd and José share their thoughts from the game against Charlotte, with topics including missed calls according to Carnell, Alejandro Bedoya potentially getting his final regular-season start for the Union, positives to build on from the second half, and who they’d rather face in the first playoff game—Chicago or Orlando City. Todd ends the show with Blunder of the Week, which goes to MLS for introducing AI to write match recaps.

News:

• Frankie Westfield’s performances at the U-20 World Cup: [4:08]

• Jamir Johnson, Cavan Sullivan, Kellan LeBlanc, and Jordan Griffin being selected to represent the United States at the U-17 World Cup in Qatar: [9:20]

• Neil Pierre being named MLS Next Pro Defender of the Year: [13:47]

• MLS 22 Under 22 list: [18:58]

Charlotte v Philadelphia Union:

• Alejandro Bedoya possibly making his final regular-season start for the Union: [28:00]

• Starting XI, should Carnell have started his starters or rotated: [33:28]

• Missed calls according to Carnell: [53:38]

• Positives to build on from the second half: [59:42]

• Who they’d rather face in the first playoff game — Chicago or Orlando City: [1:01:52]

Blunder of The Week:

• Chris Armas’ Unprofessional Response To Matt Pollard of Burgundy Wave: [1:15:00]

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