It's Always Soccer in Philadelphia
181 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 105 ratingsIASIP was launched in 2016 by longtime Philadelphia Union beat writers Kevin Kinkead and Dave Zeitlin. Kevin left the beat in 2017 to cover the 76ers while Dave took a job with the Penn Alumni Magazine a year later.The podcast is now Kevin with a rotating cast of writers and former players, including recurring contributors Matt De George, Simon Allen, Russ Joy, and Phil Keidel.IASIP is a podcast for the blue-collar, hard working, five-for-five Philadelphia soccer fan.
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Episodes
Episode #181- "@UnionCoroner" (11-30-23)
November 30, 2023 19:58 - 54 minutesDelivering the 2023 Philadelphia Union season postmortem, with Matt De George of The Delco Times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #180 - "Prometheus" (8-30-23)
August 31, 2023 02:36 - 44 minutesToronto FC postgame show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #179 "Somewhat Pragmatic Miami Bitch Session" (8-15-23)
August 16, 2023 02:53 - 45 minutesThe Union got torched by Miami. We invited listeners on to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #178 - "Messi Mania" (8-13-23)
August 14, 2023 01:59 - 51 minutesRejoined by IASIP founder Dave Zeitlin for a Lionel Messi preview show: - ticket sales - ratio of Union fans to Messi fans - playing at Subaru Park vs. Lincoln Financial Field - clarification on "gatekeeping" - tactics against Miami - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #177 - "Sir Schmoke a Lot" (8-1-23)
August 01, 2023 14:44 - 54 minutesEpisode #177 with Kerith Gabriel from the Inquirer - Leagues Cup - USOC parallels - Wrexham friendly and fandom entry points - players and the media - Andres Perea loan - Tai Baribo - Curtin and Tanner extensions - Union thought exercise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #176 - Quinn Sullivan interview (7-21-23)
July 21, 2023 16:01 - 36 minutesThis is the Quinn Sullivan interview from Thursday's episode of Crossing Broadcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #175 - "Am I the Problem?" (7-19-23)
July 19, 2023 19:26 - 53 minutesEpisode #175 with Jon Jansen from The Gambler - level of belief in this team - weighing expectation vs. reality - need for reinforcements - does anyone care about Leagues Cup? - fan experience/parking situation - NYC fans and beer throwing - your questions, comments, concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #174 - "Union Goal Scored By" w/ Kevin Casey (6-6-23)
June 07, 2023 02:07 - 42 minutesEpisode #174 w/ Union public address announcer Kevin Casey - Montreal recap - current Union form - Kevin's story + how the PA job works, prep, setup, challenges, etc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #173 - "It's Still Always Soccer in Philadelphia" (6-1-23)
June 01, 2023 20:11 - 50 minutesEpisode #173 with Mike Servedio of The Philly Soccer Page - Union unbeaten in eight league games - Champions League exit and reaching the ceiling - three center backs and tactical flexibility - replacing Alejandro Bedoya - Leon Flach and Brujo in a double pivot - Leeds and what's next for Brenden Aaronson - fitting Union players into a Philly top 25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #172 - "Cumulatively More CONCACAFY" 4-13-23
April 13, 2023 19:32 - 46 minutesUnion dispatch Atlas 3-2 in the CCL quarterfinals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #171 - "Failing the Eye Test" (4-5-23)
April 05, 2023 18:31 - 54 minutesEpisode #171 is a mailbag podcast on the first leg of the Atlas CCL series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #170 - "It's Always Pragmatic in Philadelphia" (3-20-23)
March 20, 2023 15:40 - 44 minutesepisode #170 w/ Chris Gibbons from PSP and All 3 Points podcast - Union horrendous loss in Montreal - back post defending and assignments - Olivier Mbaizo - double VAR circus - first rough Apple broadcast - Joe Bendik vs. Andre Blake - trying to avoid being emotional Eagles fans - Alianza/CCL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #169 - "Alianz-err" (3-9-23)
March 09, 2023 15:06 - 23 minutesEpisode #169 is a mailbag podcast touching on the first leg of the Alianza series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #168 - "You're Not Walking Around Antarctica Like a Penguin" (2-27-23)
February 27, 2023 21:12 - 44 minutesEpisode #168 w/ Peter Andrews from Philly Soccer Page - Columbus win - center back line adjustment - handball penalty calls - Union press is back - Joaquin Torres - anonymous dipshit executive quote - Apple TV week 1 impressions - 97.5 the Fanatic radio deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #167 - "New Year, New U" w/ Todd Lewis (2-1-23)
February 02, 2023 04:04 - 55 minutesFirst episode of 2023 with Todd Lewis of The Free Kick -offseason approach -Andres Perea -Joaquin Torres -Damion Lowe -the luxury of tactical flexibility -Bimbo renewal -Apple TV deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #166 - "Johan Cruyff Wasn't That Good" (11-30-22)
December 01, 2022 02:37 - 36 minutesEpisode #166 with Richard McGovern -USA beats Iran -Gregg Berhalter at the World Cup -we have really good technical players now -core is set for years to come -what was England doing against us? -Dutch preview -Tyler Adams is a boss -pithy analogies and metaphors -difference between Holland and The Netherlands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #165 - "The Prevailing Narrative" (11-9-22)
November 09, 2022 19:30 - 54 minutesMatt De George joins the show for the MLS Cup breakdown and postmortem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #164 - "We Want the Cup" (11-2-22)
November 02, 2022 17:04 - 31 minutesIASIP co-founder Dave Zeitlin makes his triumphant return to the program, and brings a guest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #163 - "Kismet" w/ Corey Furlan 10-27-22
October 27, 2022 19:44 - 41 minutesEpisode #163 with Corey Furlan - dopey NYCFC fan blog tweet - second opportunity after last year's COVID nonsense - handling pressure and expectations - Jim Curtin coach of the year - how much do individual accolades help? - questions, comments, concerns - and audiobook column reading Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #162 - "Delco Depravity" w/ Pat Brennan (10-18-22)
October 18, 2022 19:52 - 31 minutesEpisode #162 previews the Union/FCC playoff game with Pat Brennan of The Cincinnati Enquirer and Delco. - Delco talk - writing at the Springfield Mall food court - Union / Cincy preview - keys to the game - homefield advantage and playoff/CCL experience - Jim Curtin, Pat Noonan, Chris Albright all good dudes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #161 - "Macro Level Thoughts" w/ Sean Brace (10-5-22)
October 05, 2022 19:50 - 41 minutesEpisode #161 w/ Sean Brace - - LAFC wins the Shield - what makes for a successful season? - shitty turf fields and NFL lines - 2007 to 2011 Phillies comparisons - new Sportsplex in Chester - where will we park our cars? - your questions and comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #160 - "It's Always Philosophy in Philadelphia" w/ Matt De George (9-14-22)
September 14, 2022 18:50 - 50 minutesEpisode #160 w/ Matt from the Delco Times - Supporter's Shield is there for the taking - Orlando recap - what changed halfway through the year? - Gazdag/Carranza/Uhre and intelligence - team MVP topic - we're watching one of the best Philly sports teams ever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #159 - "We Want Six" w/ Matt Ralph (8-29-22)
August 29, 2022 19:42 - 48 minutessorry we had some audio issues, hopefully the episode doesn't totally suck - Union with another obliteration - MLS cup contender - is the Supporter's Shield in play? - Daniel Gazdag masterclasses - who is the Union MVP? - NBC Premier League fan fest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #158 - "A Hot Take Can Also Be A Fair Take" w/ Chris Gibbons (8-3-22)
August 03, 2022 19:26 - 35 minutesEpisode #158 w/ Chris Gibbons of Philly Soccer Page and the All 3 Points podcast - Richard Odada signing - this is the best Union team ever - 2020 comps - 6-0 thrashing of Houston - Jack McGlynn and finding attacking/defensive balance - Michael Uhre is Sebastien Le Toux 2.0 and has figured it out - Mbaizo winning back his starting job - Kevin has two minor gripes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #157 - "Professional Wins" w/ Matt Gendaszek (7-15-22)
July 15, 2022 20:08 - 48 minutesEpisode #157 with former SOB President Matt Gendaszek - Miami win - 7-0 D.C. obliteration - Sergio Santos, Stu Findlay, Julian Carranza moves - Ernst Tanner's LAFC TAM comments - Matt resigning SOB presidency - future of the Sons of Ben Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #156 - "My Trainer Can Beat Up Your Trainer" w/ Jon Jansen (6-30-22)
June 30, 2022 19:52 - 37 minutesepisode #156 with Jon Jansen from The Gambler - brief Chicago recap/MLS gambling - Jose Martinez disciplinary issues and next step - Paul Rushing kerfuffle and red card - bullshit ball-to-hand penalty calls - too many lame penalties in general - natural motion and athletic mechanics - creating sustainable offense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #155 - "The Finally-Rescheduled Second Live Podcast" w/ Joe and Matt (6-18-22)
June 19, 2022 15:49 - 46 minutesEpisode #155, live from Subaru Park with Matt De George and Joe Tansey: - Philadelphia wins World Cup host city bid - positive or negative on the Union? - staying pragmatic and not turning into Eagles fans - current team MVP - getting more from the strikers - Jim Curtin sub regression/plan B/play the kids more? - player comparisons: Leon Flach is Draymond Green - is Ray Gaddis a traitor? (610-632...) - Apple TV deal - are we losing casual fans and do we care? Learn more about your ad choices...
Episode #154 - "This Beer isn't Going to Drink Itself" (6-3-22)
June 03, 2022 17:35 - 1 hourTwo-part IASIP podcast for you: part 1: Peter Andrews from PSP on Red Bull/Portland/Miami/New England games, lame hand balls in the box, Bedoya short corners, Brenden Aaronson to Leeds, Pulisic post game comments part 2: my wife Sarah joins the show to drink beers and the tell the story of Andre Blake and the 2014 draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #153 - "There Will Be No Negadelphia" w/ Sheanon Williams (5-11-22)
May 11, 2022 18:50 - 57 minutesFormer Philadelphia Union fullback Sheanon Williams joins IASIP for episode #153: - unjustified Negadelphia attitudes - making the athlete to broadcast transition - Philadelphia Union then and now - why retire early? - the 2011 and 2013 teams - paving the way for an expansion team - Kevin shares his Sheanon Williams hot take - best Union moments - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #152 - "Canadian Two-fer" (4-25-22)
April 25, 2022 18:09 - 35 minutesEpisode #152 is a mailbag/solo pod recapping the Toronto and Montreal games: - bogus red card and Disco nonsense - defending inside the box - Leon Flach and swapping a shuttler - not enough minutes for the homegrown players - Jim Curtin being too conservative with subs? - your questions, comments, concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #151 - "Will the Union Ever Lose Again?" w/ Jonathan Tannenwald (4-13-22)
April 13, 2022 20:46 - 56 minutesEpisode #151 w/ JT from the Philadelphia Inquirer -USA vs. Uzbekistan -1st place Union are really damn good -do people appreciate defense? -the anatomy of a howler -possession is useless -various tangents -an Alec Bohm-inspired Mount Rushmore -your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #150 - "This is Now a Jets Podcast" w/ Mike Servedio (3-23-22)
March 23, 2022 19:28 - 45 minutesEpisode #150 with Mike Servedio of the Philly Soccer Page - first place Union - ten things the U have - why possession stats mean nothing - goal types - NYC/San Jose wins - Gazdag figuring it out - Bedoya looking five years younger - Yankee Stadium kerfuffle - CASA League red cards - questions/etc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #149 - "I Wanna Be in a Hermetically Sealed Bubble" w/ Joe Tansey (3-10-22)
March 10, 2022 19:38 - 43 minutesEpisode #149 - -recapping Montreal and Minnesot-err -Nathan Harriel as a starter -fixing Olivier Mbaizo -breaking down the goals -playing down a man strategy -Mikael Uhre first impressions -Russian and Ukrainian players Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #148 - "La Albiceleste" w/ Violeta Yas (2-24-22)
February 24, 2022 21:29 - 40 minutesEpisode #148 with Telemundo 62 and NBC10 meteorologist Violeta Yas. -soccer in Argentina -bringing fandom to the U.S. -Boca Juniors and La Bombonera -European pathway via MLS -Copa America Centenario -adding immigrant communities to the Union family -not giving up on Lionel Messi to Philadelphia -your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #147 - "Best Union Team Ever?" w/ Danny Higginbotham (2-22-22)
February 22, 2022 21:19 - 45 minutesUnion color commentator and former Premier League footballer Danny Higginbotham returns to the show. - Union offseason moves - finding an identity in the attack - pressing nuance - 4-4-2 diamond and Xmas Tree thoughts - depth chart rundown - is this the best Union team ever (on paper)? - Union growth in the local sports community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #146 - "The Master Plan" w/ William Morgan (2-12-22)
February 12, 2022 21:00 - 46 minutesIn episode #146 we're joined by Chester Councilman and Deputy Mayor William Morgan to talk about the Chester Waterfront Master Plan. -improvements along 291 -paving and extending Engle Street -possible SEPTA stop relocation -indoor sports facility and park space in phase 1 -current relationship between the city and the Union -your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #145 - "Normally There's More Drinking and Cursing on this Show" w/ Tom Bogert (2-1-22)
February 01, 2022 19:34 - 32 minutesEpisode #145 with MLSSoccer.com's Tom Bogert -Mikael Uhre to Philly -transfer talk: Kai Wagner, Jamiro Monteiro, Jose Martinez -Brenden Aaronson Leeds interest -Auston Trusty to Arsenal -Union growth on an oddly linear curve -MLS turning the corner with overseas transfers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #144 - "Straight Outta Denmark" w/ Brian Kammersgaard (1-25-22)
January 26, 2022 04:33 - 45 minutesOur resident Dane, Brian Kammersgaard, rejoins the show to talk about Mikael Uhre and Danish soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #143 - "Finding Peace and Closure" w/ Jim Curtin (1-13-22)
January 13, 2022 19:19 - 46 minutesPhiladelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin returns to the program. - finding peace with the COVID situation and the way the season ended - making "4 for 4" inroads - ownership meetings - transfer market - replacing Chris Albright and Pat Noonan - 2021 changes to the high press - is the Christmas Tree here to stay? - data usage - center back talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #142 - "Ay, Carranza!" w/ Franco Panizo & Simon Allen (1-6-22)
January 06, 2022 18:00 - 1 hourTwo guests on Episode #142. First up is Franco Panizo, giving us some insight on Julian Carranza, and then Simon Allen joins the show for some Union talk and potpourri of U.S. soccer topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episiode #141 - "Postmortem" (12-13-21)
December 13, 2021 16:54 - 33 minutesEpisode #141 is a mailbag recapping the Eastern Conference Final, COVID bullshit, etc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #141 - "Postmortem" (12-13-21)
December 13, 2021 16:54 - 33 minutesEpisode #141 is a mailbag recapping the Eastern Conference Final, COVID bullshit, etc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #140 - "You are the Soccer Joe Rogan" w/ Richard McGovern (12-1-21)
December 01, 2021 20:25 - 43 minutesEpisode #140 w/ Richard McGovern - Union HOSTING eastern conference final - no Castellanos for NYC - why all set pieces are sacred - strikers can't do anything right now - revisionist Andre Blake and "Lord Helmet" history - Ron Dayne and Tiki Barber references - playing at the same time as the Eagles - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #139 - "Jakob Glesnes, He Scores When He Wants" (11-24-21)
November 24, 2021 16:27 - 1 hourEpisode #139 with O.G. Corey Furlan - historic Union playoff win - fawning over the Glesnes golazo - Christmas Tree and tactical breakdown - why playoff wins resonate more with the "4 for 4" fans - Pryzbylko problems - other blown chances - who would have taken the penalties? - your questions, comments, concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #138 - "A Grudging Respect?" w/ Mark Fishkin (11-11-21)
November 11, 2021 20:45 - 30 minutes- RBNY overachievement? - regular season matchups recap - Bob Bradley calling Philly "a Red Bull team" - verticality and beating the press - 442 diamond or Christmas Tree? - is Red Bull vs. Philly a rivalry in 2021? -game predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #137 - "The Most Ambitious Crossover Event in History" w/ The Doopy Brothers (10-29-21)
October 29, 2021 15:08 - 37 minutesEpisode #137 w/ A.J. and Luke of The Doopy Brothers podcast - Toronto/Union recap - beating the press - Sergio Santos and directness - Christmas Tree vs. Diamond - sub usage - Mount Rushmore of brothers - building a Philadelphia sports reality show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #136 - "Gather 'round the Christmas Tree" w/ Matt De George (10/21/21)
October 21, 2021 18:19 - 52 minutesEpisode #136 w/ Matt De George of the Delco Times - Union/Minnesota recap - Christmas Tree formation - Ancelotti's AC Milan - Daniel Gazdag breakout game - ridiculous defensive errors - Brujo Martinez low floor/high ceiling - sustainable goal scoring? - gamesmanship and discipline - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #135 - "Let's Get it Back to Soccer" w/ Russ (10-6-21)
October 07, 2021 01:11 - 1 hourRuss joins the program to cover a variety of topics, then Christy Shea stops by to talk about the Union/Penn language partnership from a few years ago. - Club America/Columbus/etc wrap - Posidelphia outlook - Brujo, Leon Flach, and player reputations - Chris Albright to Cincy - a DOGSO gripe - words that end in the letter A - Jim Mora and Bluey impersonations - thoughts on Frozen - your questions, comments, concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #134 - "Is the Pumpkin Spice Latte Half Empty or Half Full?" w/ Peter Andrews (8-25-21)
August 25, 2021 20:08 - 50 minutesEpisode #134 w/ Peter Andrews of the Philly Soccer Page -macro level Union thoughts -what is the offensive identity? -Daniel Gazdag and midfield positions -NYC and Montreal games -what really happened with Jamiro Monteiro -RIP Charlie Watts and Eric Wagner -your questions, comments, concerns, and favorite Rolling Stones songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #133 - "Only Posidelphia" w/ Joe Tansey (8-13-21)
August 13, 2021 18:07 - 45 minutesJoe joins the show to go over 2-0 Club America loss, and we talk a little bit about Jamiro Monteiro as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices