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Despite fighting back three separate times against FC Cincinnati, it wasn't enough for the Union as Luciano Acosta scores the game winning goal in the 100th minute. The Union got unlikely goals from Tai Baribo and Jesus Bueno, both players who got the start due to injuries and Julian Carranza being sold. Todd gives his thought's on Wednesday night's game and discusses: Silly mistakes continuing to cost the Union, 11th set piece goal scored of the season, Tai Baribo's two goal performance, continuing to concede within the first five minutes of the second half, the 532 formation, and CBS Golazo discuss is Jim Curtin's seat warm?
 
FC Cincinnati v Philadelphia Union:
Are these mistakes just who the Union are: [6:27] 11 set pieces scored: [15:50] Tai Baribo's two goal performance + work rate: [18:30] Continuing to concede goals 5 minutes out of halftime: [21:13] 352 formation: [26:00] CBS Golazo discuss is Jim Curtin's seat warm: [29:50] 3 Stars: [40:42]  
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Across The Pitch Live Reactions After Cincinnati Game

After scoring first against Inter Miami, the Philadelphia Union find a way to loss 2-1 to a 9-Men Inter Miami side that was without Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. Todd goes over the latest news in MLS that includes: Multiple moves by Atlanta United and Columbus Crew, and Houston Dynamo signing Ezequiel Ponce from AEK Athens. Todd also gives his thoughts on the Union's loss to Inter Miami and discusses the comments made by Jim Curtin implying no summer investments to the current team, and Kai Wagner once again calling out ownership for needing more reinforcements to the team. 
News:
TST thoughts: [5:42]
  Atlanta United dismiss head coach Gonzalo Pineda/sell Giorgos Giakoumakis to Cruz Azul: [15:45]
Columbus Crew agree to a deal to sell Aidan Morris to Middlesbrough/acquire Dylan Chambost from AS Saint-Étienne/announced the promotion of Issa Tall to General Manager/acquire Aziel Jackson from St.Louis SC: [16:52]
Houston Dynamo sign Ezequiel Ponce from AEK Athens: [20:00]
Philadelphia Union v Inter Miami: 
Mikael Uhre's finishing/Union fail to capitalize on chances in first half/horrible defending on Gressel goal: [21:49]
Jeremy Rafanello performance: [30:53]
Kai Wagner on team being nervous at halftime: [33:31]
Jeremy Rafanello on home form v away form: [37:28]
Union look confused in any formation not the diamond: [46:27]
Jim Curtin doubles down on Union not going to sign anyone in summer: [55:57]
Kai Wagner on needing more players: [58:13]
Jim Curtin on Kai's comments after Miami: [1:05:20]
 
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Eight home games played at Subaru Park, and just one win overall as the Union draw their second consecutive game at home in a 2-2 draw against CF Montreal. Todd is joined by Jose Nunez to discuss the draw and talk about: Daniel Gazdag isn't the creative 10 this team needs, who replaces Gazdag while he's away at the euros, not winning a home game since March 30, conceding within the first 50 seconds of the game, harsh to blame the 352 formation, and Jack Elliott getting a red card for a clean tackle?
 
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Finally, 300 episodes of The Free Kick! Todd is joined by Kyle and Jillian Almoney of The One Team We Agree On to celebrate this major milestone and talk about the Philadelphia Union's 0-0 draw against Toronto FC on Wednesday night.
 
Philadelphia Union v Toronto FC:
Five games in a row without a win at Subaru Park: [10:17] Oliver Semmle's big night: [10:55] Toronto's tactics: [20:53] Philadelphia Union's tactics: [27:43] Union playing nervous at home: [32:49] Defense cleaned up, but now the offense is broken: [39:31] 3 Stars: [45:27] 300 episodes:
Looking back at memories from episode 200-299: [46:50]  
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The One Team We Agree On

After the Philadelphia Union's draw against Charlotte FC, that's back-back clean sheets on the road now for the Union. Todd discusses the latest news around MLS that includes: Jamir Berdecio called up to the Bolivian National Team, Tai Baribo called up to Israel National Team, Andre Blake signs a long term contract with the Union and Julian Carranza linked to Feyenoord. Todd also gives his thoughts on the Charlotte v Philadelphia Union game and discusses: both the Union and Charlotte's discipline, the Union's struggles against two holding midfielders, Oliver Semmle's big saves, Nate Harriel struggled against Luri Tavares, and Leon Flach continues to get better and better.
MLS News:
Jamir Berdecio and Tai Baribo called up by Bolivia and Israel: [2:30] Andre Blake signs new deal with Philadelphia Union: [5:37] Julian Carranza linked with move to Feyenoord: [15:35]  
Charlotte FC v Philadelphia Union: 
Overall thoughts: [22:55] 3 Stars: [36:20] Blunder of The Week:
MLS/Vancouver Whitecaps cater to Messi fans: [43:51]  
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After six games without a win, the Philadelphia Union go up to Foxborough and defeat the New England Revolution by a score of 3-0 thanks to goals from Daniel Gazdag and Julian Carranza. Todd discusses the latest news in MLS that includes: Nashville fires Gary Smith, Daniel Gazdag officially called up to Hungary for Euros, Oliver Giroud signs with LAFC and MLSPA release Salary guide for Spring of 2024. Todd also discusses his thought's on Saturday's game against New England and discusses: the red card to Ryan Spaulding, Oliver Semmle's big saves, the Union's road form, and multiple midfielders give Jim Curtin and his staff a tough choice.
MLS News: 
Nashville SC fires Gary Smith: [6:02] Daniel Gazdag called up for Euros with Hungary: [8:35] LAFC sign Oliver Giroud: [10:55] MLSPA release spring salary guide: [13:24] New England Revs v Philadelphia Union:
Red Card played a factor: [23:52] Oliver Semmle's best formance: [29:20] Remaining undefeated on the road: [32:18] Julian Carranza and Daniel Gazdag similar players:[37:17] Leon Flach's performance: [42:32] Jack McGlynn instant impact off the bench: [48:54] 3 Stars: [54:31] Blunder of The Week:
Caleb Porter shows his true colors: [56:05]  
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MLSPA Spring Salary Guide