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Episode 326 - Union II Advance To The Eastern Conference Finals
Tragic news hit the Philadelphia Union community with the passing of Union goalkeeper Holden Trent. Todd opens the show talking about Holden's achievements at High Point University, and Philadelphia Union II head coach Marlon LeBlanc talking about Holden's legacy. And if you thought playoff soccer was done in Philadelphia with the Union not making the playoffs, you're WRONG! Philadelphia Union II defeated Crown Legacy 4-3 on penalty kicks to advance to the MLS Next Pro Eastern Conference Finals! Todd goes over his thoughts from the game and talks about the similarities between the first and second team, Markus Anderson's first 45 minutes and an injury update from Marlon LeBlanc, Union II's defense holds Crown Legacy to only three shots on target, Neil Pierre's ball playing abilities, the growth that Marlon LeBlanc has seen from his young team, and how much the fans mean to the coaches and players. Holden Trent passes away at 25 years old: [1:18] Philadelphia Union II v Crown Legacy: Similarities between the first and second team: [15:18] Markus Anderson's 45 minutes + injury update: [20:54] Defensive display: [28:07] Andrew Rick on defense: [37:16] Neil Pierre's ball playing ability: [38:20] Growth of the team: [41:16] What the fans mean to the players and coaches: [49:54] Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick https://thefreekick.substack.com/ Holden Trent Memorial Scholarship Fund Union II Playoff Tickets
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