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The Philadelphia Union have started the season 3-0 for the first time in club history, as the Union defeated the New England Revolution by a score of 2-0, thanks to goals by Tai Baribo and Jovan Lukić. Todd is joined by Mark Kelkenberg and José Nuñez to discuss Saturday night’s victory, with topics including Tai Baribo’s hot start — could that mean a potential move in the future? — the Union’s away record since 2022, the Union’s defensive adjustments in three games, and the Danley Jean Jacques and Jovan Lukić partnership. Todd, Mark and José also share their three stars of the match, and Todd gives his Blunder of the Week for what he calls the worst penalty call of all time.
Signing players that fit Bradley Carnell’s system: [2:08]
MLS News:
Tai Baribo, Quinn Sullivan and Bradley Carnell named to Team of The Matchday 2: [14:49]
New England Revolution v Philadelphia Union:
Tai Baribo continues hot form/could he potentially be transferred: [16:11]
Could Olivier Mbaizo be on the trade block: [28:15]
What would it take to keep MLS players in MLS: [33:56]
Defensive adjustment/Union roads form: [36:38]
Danley Jean Jacques and Jovan Lukić partnership: [55:24]
Blunder of The Week:
Penalty in the GKS Wikielec v Legia II Warszawa (Poland Fourth division game): [1:10:16]
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Mark’s Social Media:
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Jose’s Social Media:
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Sage Hurley’s Post Game Interview With Jovan Lukić [https://x.com/PhilaUnion/status/1898584780972949798]
Same Interview For Those Who Don’t Have Twitter
[https://www.instagram.com/p/DG9wBK-BTJB/]

13 Comments
I came here from reddit! Haha – big fan of your goal breakdowns. Can’t wait for the next one!
Where can I find the clip of Lukic saying it feels like home??
One of these days (nights), I'm going to remember that you're live on Sundays!
Go ahead and gloat. I am!
BINGO, Mark! How naive are those folks who think their moaning and complaining made the difference?!
Whatever DID happen with Mbaizo's family?
That's not Jim's fault about Olwethu; Makhanya really didn't look that great before this year.
Maybe 10 years as coach really is too long…
Thanks, Mark, for mentioning Olivier's smiles. That's notable even because he has a kind of natural scowl.
"Yeah. Not good."
You are close to saintly, José–everyone agrees on that–but I don't believe you that you ever corrected a ref when the call went your way!
Snek!
Yes, I am one of those who came from a Reddit recommendation.