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KYW’s Philly Soccer Show: Paul Riley

KYW’s Philly Soccer Show has Philadelphia Independence head coach Paul Riley as featured guest. Greg and Dan also talk about the Union’s final stretch of games, prospects for next year, and the murderer’s row of games at PPL Park kicking off tonight.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW’s Philly Soccer Show: SI’s Grant Wahl

Sports Illustrated soccer writer Grant Wahl is a guest on KYW’s Philly Soccer Show this week. Wahl chimes in on Philadelphia Union, the U.S. national team’s coaching carousel, and MLS. Greg and Dan also talk some Union and Independence, the latter of whom have a big playoff game this week.

KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts

KYW’s Philly Soccer Show: Ben Olsen

D.C. United head coach Ben Olsen is this week’s featured guest on KYW’s Philly Soccer Show. He talked about turning around D.C. United, coming up as a young player in southeast Pennsylvania, and his desire to keep his job on permanent (rather than interim) basis. Greg & Dan also cover Philadelphia Union’s recent form and changes to the MLS format.

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KYW’s Philly Soccer Show

Greg and Dan are joined by Euro soccer nuts Adam Cann and Mike Servedio to preview Champions League and talk Philadelphia Union and the Philadelphia Independence.

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Union sign Sheanon Williams

Philadelphia Union signed the right back/striker and 20-year-old former youth international, who played for Harrisburg in USL-2 this season.

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KYW’s Philly Soccer Show: Jeff Larentowicz sits in

Colorado Rapids midfielder Jeff Larentowicz sits in for this week’s podcast. The Philly product talks bluntly about his remarkable rise from bench-warmer to all-star, the Philly soccer scene, and the structure of MLS, a topic on which he has a very unique viewpoint. Hosts Dan & Greg also talk about Philadelphia Union, the Bob Bradley watch, and other soccer news.

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KYW-PSP podcast: Danny Califf sounds off

Philadelphia Union captain Danny Califf talks about life with the Union in a candid, wide-ranging interview. He talks about the team’s recent struggles, what’s worked and what hasn’t, and his optimism about the franchise’s prospects. Greg and Dan also talk some Union, Philadelphia Independence and USMNT.

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KYW podcast: Reading United takes spotlight

Reading United AC general manager Art Achenbach is the featured interview this week’s KYW-PSP podcast, fresh off his team wrapping up its great run to the USL Premier Development League final four. Hosts Greg and Dan also talk some Union before welcoming in two special guests for an EPL preview.

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KYW podcast: The Bobby Convey interview

Philly native and San Jose Earthquakes star midfielder Bobby Convey sits in on this week’s KYW soccer podcast. He reveals what stopped him from playing for Philadelphia Union, his comeback from injury to all-star, his prospects for a return to the national team, and Philly’s youth soccer scene. Greg and Dan also talk about the Union, big signings by the Sounders and Red Bulls and the U.S.-Brazil friendly.

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KYW podcast: USASA cup in Philly, Union review

USASA Hall of Famer Werner Fricker, Jr. sits in on this week’s podcast to talk about this weekend’s USASA Amateur Cup finals being held in the Philly area to commemorate the 100th anniversary of United German Hungarians, a two-time U.S. Open Cup finalist and longtime amateur soccer power. Hosts Greg Orlandini and Dan Walsh then examine the Justin Mapp trade and Philadelphia Union’s midseason outlook.