Episode Details

Unfortunately The Union's run in the MLS is Back tournament was put to an end by Portland Timbers. But even with the disappointing result against The Timbers, you can still find positives from this game and from this tournament as a whole. Todd discusses, Union II firing manager Sven Gartung after 4 games, MLS updating their playoff teams from 9 teams per conference, to 8. Todd also talks about the two tuning points in the Union v Portland game that everyone is talking about, but also moments in the game that are being less talked about. Also discussed are just overall thoughts on how The Union performed throughout the tournament and Blunder of The Week!

News:

• Union II fire Sven Gartung: [4:06-5:17]
• MLS updated playoff plans: [5:18-6:41]
• New England Revs' Carles Gil out for season: [6:42-7:55]
• MLS teams considering 20-25% capacity with fans: [7:56-9:26]

Union v Portland Timbers:

• Sergio Santos penalty miss: [9:27-16:20]
• VAR rules Kacper "offsides": [16:21-19:43]
• Union struggle to break down teams that park the bus: [19:44-22:15]
• Not using all 5 subs: [22:16-26:00]
• Lack of urgency in the final 3rd: [26:01-27:30]
• Lack of concentration: [27:31-29:28]
• Andrew Wooten turning the corner: [29:29-30:36]
• Jack Elliott: [30:37-31:25]
• Team doesn't give up: [31:26-32:54]

Overall thoughts on The Union's MLS is Back Tournament:

• How do I think The Union played overall: [32:55-35:19]
• Who was the best player of the tournament: [35:20-36:53]
• Who was the worst player of the tournament: [36:54-38:03]
• Who surprised me the most: [38:04-39:35]
• Favorite game: [39:46-40:11]
• Favorite goal of the tournament: [40:12-40:56]

Blunder of The Week: 

• Sports Personalities not giving MLS credit for "the bubble": [40:57-41:56]

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