In the latest edition of the pod, KYW’s Geg Orlandini and PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch are joined by Philadelphi Union midfielder/defender Amobi Okugo and Union beat writer Dave Zeiltlin.
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Union v Chicago quick reference
Match stats, highlights from our match reports and analysis, video highlights, and more.
Central rivalry
The United-Union-Red Bulls rivalry has become an intense laboratory for a common dilemma in US soccer tactics: how to control a game without a traditional central midfielder.
Waiting on a decision
Following the Nelson Rivas headbutt to Antoine Hoppenot, PSP looks at the Disciplinary Committee’s guidelines and past decisions to understand how much additional suspension might be expected and when a decision could be announced. Also, why the club may have decided not to appeal Jack McInerney’s red card.
Canada head stomp, FIFA investiges comments, US Open Cup final, more
FIFA to investigate post game comments and footage emerges of a Canada player stomping on the head of a US player as the fallout from Olympic semifinal continues. US Open Cup final tonight. Union U-17s in Generation adidas Cup final on Thursday. Bolt wants to be a Red Devil. More news.
Zac MacMath: Leadership and emotions
On his 21st birthday, Zac MacMath has to learn that sometimes maturity means knowing when to ignore that carefully cultivated self-control.