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Episode 325 - The Union Miss The Playoffs For The First Time Since 2017
With the Philadelphia Union's 2-1 loss to FC Cincinnati, that means no playoff soccer for the Union for the first time since 2017. What looked to be a promising start with a Quinn Sullivan goal in the second minute, defensive mistake cost the Union once more and saw their season come to an end. Todd goes over the latest news in MLS that includes: Should the Union sign Fabian Herbers, Union II to take on Crown Legacy, Jeremy Rafanello and Quinn Sullivan sign new long-term contracts with the Union. Todd also discusses his thoughts on the game against Cincinnati with topics: Union concede too many goals in the last five minutes in the first half, and the first five in the second half, Union's record against playoff teams in the Eastern Conference, Daniel Gazdag's injury changed everything for the Union, Jim Curtin's damning statement for players on the bench, and Kai Wagner calls out his teammates after the game. MLS News: Chicago Fire decline the option on Fabian Herbers, should the Union sign him: [6:12] Union II to play Crown Legacy: [12:51] Jeremy Rafanello signs a new contract with the Union: [16:25] Quinn Sullivan signs a new contract with the Union: [19:53] Philadelphia Union v FC Cincinnati: Union's hot start against Cincinnati / scoring wasn't an issue for the Union this season: [26:02] Union concede two goals on defensive mistakes, again: [28:24] Union conceding within the last five minutes of the first half and five minutes into the second half: [31:26] 27 points dropped is the most in MLS: [34:44] 12 one goal losses this season + record against Eastern Conference Playoff teams: [35:48] Daniel Gazdag's injury changed everything: [37:22] Jim Curtin's damning comments about the players on the bench won't make a difference: [43:24] Kai Wagner calls out players/owners after the game: [51:22] Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick https://thefreekick.substack.com/
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