For the first time under head coach Bradley Carnell, the Philadelphia Union have lost back-to-back games, with their latest defeat a 1-0 loss to Nashville, thanks to a late penalty kick goal from Hany Mukhtar. Todd is joined by José Nuñez to discuss the game, covering topics including: Cavan Sullivan's first career Union start, the Union's lack of goals and chances in the last three games, and whether there is any concern regarding Bruno Damiani's goals and assists involvement.

Nashville v Philadelphia Union:

• Union up a man for over 30 minutes/Tai Baribo plays more than 30 minutes since Dallas/starting XI: [5:50]

• Cavan Sullivan’s first career start: [33:40]

• Union’s lack of goals/chances created the last three games: [49:12]

• Bruno Damiani’s production: [1:02:12]

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The Philadelphia Union fell to the Columbus Crew by a score of 1-0, thanks to a goal from Mo Farsi two minutes into first-half stoppage time. With the loss, the Union’s 11-game unbeaten streak has come to an end. Todd discusses the latest news, including the most recent MLSPA salary guide. He also shares his thoughts from the match and covers topics such as Jovan Lukić playing as a center back, the impact referee Filip Dujic had on the game, and what the recent stretch of matches tells us about the Union II players. Finally, Todd reveals the Blunder of the Week, which goes to what used to be a prominent podcast.

News:

• MLSPA release salary guide: [4:03]

Nelson Pierre transferred to Vancouver Whitecaps 2: [23:15]

Columbus Crew v Philadelphia Union:

• Union’s lack of chance creation + two chances on set pieces in second half: [25:53]

• Jovan Lukić at centerback: [31:52]

• Filip Dujic’s impact: [40:15]

• What have we learned from Union II players these last few games: [46:20]

Blunder of The Week:

• Men in Blazer’s social media calls Atlanta United fans “PSG fans”: [55:14]

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The Philadelphia Union continue to find ways to grind out results, defeating the Chicago Fire 1-0 thanks to a Bruno Damiani penalty kick in the 10th minute. Todd discusses the latest news, including Thomas Müller being offered to the Union and Tai Baribo and Jakob Glesnes being selected for the 2025 MLS All-Star Game. Todd also shares his thoughts on the game, covering topics such as Alejandro Bedoya's performance as the fourth-choice right back, Jakob Glesnes' best performance of the year, and the Union's ability to grind out results despite missing multiple players and having limited training days. Todd wraps up the show with the Blunder of the Week, which goes to Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich players for staying in the locker room during the FIFA Club World Cup due to heat.

News:

• Thomas Müller Union rumors: [9:50]

• Tai Baribo and Jakob Glesnes selected for 2025 MLS All Stars: [18:16]

Chicago Fire v Philadelphia Union:

• Bruno Damiani scores third goal of the season / Jeremy Rafanello’s first start of the season / Eddy Davis debut / Stats from the game: [23:11]

• Alejandro Bedoya shines as fourth choice right back: [35:48]

• Jakob Glesnes’ best performance of the season: [50:55]

• Union continue to grind results despite missing players and limited training time: [56:49]

• 3 Stars: [58:40]

Blunder of The Week:

• Dortmund and Bayern Munich bench players sit in locker room cause of heat during FIFA Club World Cup: [1:00:06]

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