Philly played excellent in their Champions League re-match of last year’s MLS Cup Final this week, but came away with a 1-1 draw. Jon Tannenwald returns to break down the match and discuss Philly’s lingering CCL chances.
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If you missed it, preview this pod with my pre-match musing on Philly’s accidental rival in LA.
* Things on my mind lately; JT at the Penn Relays
* Scenarios for victory in LA
* John McCarthy: Philly guy, coastal traitor, thorn in Union’s side
* The Case for confidence
* The late goal concession, the soccer gods vs. Jack Elliott
* Containing Denis Bouanga and Carlos Vela
* The stats, do they tell the story?
* Did fatigue or substitutions hurt the Union?
* How good is Jack McGlynn right now?
* Steve Cherundolo vs. Jim Curtin?
* Curtin: “top 4 clubs on the continent” comments. Who’s he talking to?
* The young Americans
* Will Philly’s congested May schedule affect U20 World Cup call-ups?
* Upcoming travel for the Union; is BMO intimidating to play in?
* What’s JT watching this weekend?
