The Philadelphia Union defeated FC Cincinnati 1-0 thanks to Bruno Damiani’s goal—his first in seven matches—as the Union completed the league double over Cincinnati for the first time since 2021. With the win, the Union improve to 17-6-6 and remain in first place in the Supporters' Shield standings. Todd is joined by José Núñez to discuss The Union's National Team call ups, saiah LeFlore’s loan move to Detroit City in the USL Championship, Union sign former Charlotte goalkeeper George Marks, and Julián Carranza to join Leicester City on loan from Feyenoord They also share their thoughts on the Cincinnati game, including: Damiani’s first goal in seven matches, Andrew Rick making a case to become the Union’s starting goalkeeper, the Union’s strong defensive performances on the road, with a league-low 11 goals conceded. Finally, Todd and José take a look at the Blunder of the Week, awarded to former Union II goalkeeper Brooks Thompson for his performance in Saturday’s Las Vegas Lights vs. Lexington SC match.

News:

• Isaiah LeFlore Loaned To USL Championship side Detroit City: [11:27]

• Union Sign Former Charlotte FC Goalkeeper George Marks For Rest of Season: [16:12]

• Union international call ups: [19:36]

• Julián Carranza to join Leicester City on loan from Feyenoord: [25:03]

FC Cincinnati v Philadelphia Union:

• Union do league double over Cincinnati: [32:32]

• Jakob Glesnes injury update: [36:14]

• Was this a must win game for either Cincinnati or Philadelphia: [40:19]

• Bruno Damiani's First Goal In Seven Games, Maybe Damiani Can Be A Big Moment Player: [42:52]

• Union's Strong Defensive Display, League Low 11 Goals Conceded On The Road: [54:54]

• Andrew Rick Making A Strong Case For Becoming The Union's Starting Goalkeeper: [1:04:51]

Blunder of The Week:

• Brooks Thompson Takes Eye Off Ball, Concedes Horrible Own Goal in Las Vegas Lights v Lexington SC Game: [1:18:13]

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José's Interview with Dylan Lane about George Marks

The Philadelphia Union snapped a two-game winless run with a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Fire, thanks to goals from Tai Baribo, Kai Wagner, Danley Jean Jacques, and Milan Iloski, as the Union return to the top of the Supporters' Shield standings. Todd discusses his thoughts on the game, covering topics including Milan Iloski's versatility as a major asset for Bradley Carnell, Iloski nearly 'quitting' soccer after his time with Real Salt Lake, Pierce Holbrook's injury and the Union’s options for a backup goalkeeper, and Frankie Westfield and Kai Wagner shutting down Jonathan Bamba and Philip Zinckernagel. Todd closes the show with Blunder of the Week, which goes to Fotis Bazakos for awarding a "penalty" in the Vancouver Whitecaps vs. St. Louis CITY game.

Philadelphia Union v Chicago Fire:

• Milan Iloski becomes the 18th different goal scorer for the Union / third game this season with four goals scored / Chicago had a chance to score multiple times: [10:35]

• Backup Goalkeeper Pierce Holbrook Injures Knee In Warm, Union Down Three Goalkeepers Now: [15:04]

• Milan Iloski's Strong Performance Gives Bradley Carnell Decisions For His Starting XI Going Forward: [25:10]

• Milan Iloski Was Going To 'Quit' Soccer After RSL Stint: [37:08]

• Frankie Westfield And Kai Wagner Shut Down Jonathan Bamba And Phillip Zinckernagel: [45:00]

Blunder of The Week:

• VAR determines ‘penalty’ check in Vancouver v St. Louis CITY game: [52:40]

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Soccerwise Interview with Bradley Carnell

The Philadelphia Union's 16-game unbeaten streak against the New York Red Bulls finally came to an end with a 1-0 loss. In a match that saw limited opportunities for both sides, Bruno Damiani had a penalty saved, and Dylan Nealis scored his first career MLS goal to give the Red Bulls the victory. Todd is joined by José Nuñez to discuss the latest Union news, including the Union finalizing a deal to send Olivier Semmle on loan to North Carolina FC of the USL Championship. Todd and José also break down the 1-0 loss, covering topics such as Andre Blake’s hamstring injury that forced an early substitution, rotation in the Union squad, and Bruno Damiani’s penalty miss. Todd also discusses Blunder of the Week, which goes to New York Red Bulls mascot "Redd" for interrupting Bradley Carnell’s press conference.

News:

• The Philadelphia Union are finalizing a deal to loan German goalkeeper Oliver Semmle to North Carolina FC of the USL Championship: [11:41]

New York Red Bulls v Philadelphia Union:

• Olivier Mbaizo at fault for the goal conceded: [27:22]

• Union rotate seven players from Wednesday’s game: [35:31]

• Andre Blake injured / Andrew Rick stepping in: [46:50 / 1:02:27]

• Bruno Damiani penalty miss: [50:31]

Blunder of The Week:

• New York Red Bulls Mascot 'Redd' Interrupts Bradley Carnell's Press Conference: [1:15:43]

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