Episode Details

It's been a long 2021 MLS season for The Philadelphia Union with some ups and downs, but they have secured the second seed in the East with their 1-1 draw v NYCFC! Todd goes over the latest news in MLS that includes the retirements of Matt Besler and Chris Wondolowski, Kyle Duncan to leave NYRB at the end of the season for KV Oostende, NYCFC's Keaton Parks out for the season after surgery to remove a blood clot in his leg, The 2021 MLS playoff schedule, and 10 Union players called up to their national teams. Todd also talks about The Union's draw against NYCFC on Sunday (11/7) and how The Union faired in their last 10 games of MLS play. And finally, no Blunder of The Week this week, but it is the return of listener questions!

MLS News:

• Matt Besler and Chris Wondolowski announce their retirement: [1:32-5:40]
• Kyle Duncan to leave NYRB: [5:41-7:01]
• Keaton Parks out for the rest of the season: [7:02-8:02]
• Gustavo Bou re-signs with New England: [8:03-8:45]
• 2021 MLS Playoff schedule/Union players on International duty: [8:46-11:52]

NYCFC v Philadelphia Union:

• Overall thoughts: [11:53-19:31]
• Reviewing Keys to The Game: [19:32-22:17]
• Andre Blake on the baseball stadium: [22:18-26:29]
• Finishing second in the East: [26:30-30:51]

Listener Questions: [30:52-39:55]

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