Doopy Brothers Podcast

The Union are currently in one of the multiple long breaks between playoff games so we decided to do a pod to pass some time. We discuss the Revs series, thoughts on Cincy, and a whole lot of random topics with loose thanksgiving themes. Enjoy!

We made the trip out to Columbus to take in the Crew game with Doopy Dad in tow. We share our experiences on the trip as well as the game. In the second half, we go over the current playoff positions and where our confidence lands in each position of the team before we do a quick stats game and give our prediction on Atlanta.

Now that the Leagues Cup is over, we discuss the Union's semifinals run, the Miami game experience, and what takeaways we had from the tournament as a whole. We also discuss the rest of the season's outlook, potential playoff races, and how Messi will impact it all. AJ shares a bonkers conspiracy theory before we give a quick preview of the DC game. Enjoy!

With the addition of honorary Doopy Brother, Zach, we discuss a handful of topics this episode. We recap the recent NYCFC game and talk about transfers in and out of the club in the first half of the episode. In the second half, we get into Messi/Miami, All Star game and how we'd make it better, and some USWNT World Cup talk.

We finally back in the recording “studio” to discuss the recent Union form. Being that we are at the halfway point of the season, we evaluate use of the 3-back system that Curtin has been using of late, the possibilities of summer transfers, and the reliance on the Union’s attacking trio. In the second half we get into the Messi to MLS news and share some ideas on what his impact on the league will be.

Well that wasn't the delicious revenge that we were hoping for, the Union bowed out of CCL after falling to LAFC 4-1 on aggregate. We discuss the game and take stock in where the Union are as a team as their focus shifts back to MLS league play. We talk about the "depth", Curtin's performance, and the 43th most valuable team in the world.

In this episode, we recap the recent set of games in which the Union had a mixed bag of results but still advancing in CCL and still struggling in MLS. We discuss how we still think CCL takes priority and the current league form is relatively fine. In the second half, we give the baby snakes some props, AJ gives Luke a new game and we share our takes on the Parlay kits. Enjoy!

AJ is back! And just in time to talk about a couple of crappy results from the Union. We briefly discuss the VAR-ridden Montreal loss before getting more in-depth on the loss at home to Orlando. The biggest bright spot was Andres Perea so we talk about ways to incorporate him into the starting lineup when the international players are back. With the slow start, we share our level of concern or lack there of before a quick preview on the upcoming SKC and Atlas games. Enjoy!

While AJ is down in Disney World, honorary Doopy Brother Zach Richman joins Luke as guest host to talk about the recent wins against Chicago and Allianza. Zach shares his unique, up-close perspective on the Chicago game and we give our takes on the Union advancing past Allianza in CCL. In the second half, Zach shares how he got into the VAR game and give a quick promo for our CASA team, Sporting Serotonin, before we give a preview of Saturday's Montreal game. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're finally back to discuss the recent set of Union games, from a crappy loss in Miami to a boring tie in El Salvador. We share why we aren't panicking about either result and what our takeaways were. In the second half, we talk about how we are enjoying the MLS Season Pass on Apple so far and what future content could look like before sharing some of our preseason predictions that went unshared before now. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First pod of the new year and we get into the relatively quiet offseason the Union has had and whether or not we think that has been a good thing. There's some Jim Curtin/USMNT talk that we get into but we also discuss one of our favorite topics: new kits! We share our opinions on the new Union "For Philly" as well as the other MLS kits that were released so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are back from LA and honestly still recovering from the result. In this episode, we share our MLS Cup experience and try to put a bow on this season with season awards. We also discuss the upcoming World Cup and where our expectations for the USMNT are, as well as Union off-season moves as well look forward to the 2023 season. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Holy moly, we didn't think we'd every record a podcast like this. The Union made it to MLS Cup after an incredible night at Subaru Park beating NYCFC for the Eastern Conference title. We talk about how special it was to be there and AJ shares some of his experiences in the post-game celebrations. We then talk about our plans to go out to LA and try to give a preview of the game while still wrapping our heads around the fact that this is all happening. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We got him! After years of the podcast, we finally got to interview Union head coach Jim Curtin. It was an incredible conversation which should come to no surprise to listeners as Jim is just an all around great guy who gives thoughtful and interesting answers to even our silliest questions. We get a look into his coaching process and how he is approaching the playoffs, as well as some lighter topics like his sneaker interests and Philly sports. It might be our favorite episode to date so we hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a fun episode this week because both brothers are together! AJ made his way up to Philly so we could participate in the Union Media Fantasy Camp. We talk all about the awesome experience and the friends we made. We also have some conversations regarding the Supporters Shield, end of year awards, and a super accurate/well research quiz put on by AJ. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Union keep on being really really good. So good that it has even become harder to talk about. After their latest thrashing of Orlando, we discuss the game, Martinez, and just how complete the team. In the second half, we have some quick debates on classic Union topics, discuss Supporters Shield being in our reach, and the unfortunate USMNT jerseys. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We missed out on recording for a couple weeks and the Union decided to blow up on an insane scoring spree. We try to discuss the last couple of games but really we just gush about the Union for a good twenty minutes. In the second half we discuss the September games and where the "goal posts" have moved for the Union at this point of the season before we give our predictions for the upcoming Red Bull game. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another emphatic win for the Union and we are back to discuss. AJ walks us through his thoughts on the game and we go over just how good the Union have been over the past month. We then look ahead and preview the busy month of August for the Union and touch on some new players before giving our predictions on the Cincy game. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back after a hat trick of wins for the Union to discuss all the fun that the boys in blue had over the last week. We touch on the last three games briefly and give some thoughts on each game's top performers and highlights. In the second half, we share our international friendly wishlist, recap our Icarus Cup fun, talk transfers, and preview the Orlando game. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back after a Doopy vacation, we discuss the latest of many Union draws against Columbus and share our thoughts on what the Union might need to address now that we are at about halfway through the season. In the second half, we touch on the lates Sons of Ben news, the U20 USMNT success, new rules in the World Cup and MLS Next, and preview the weekend were both the Union AND the Doopy Brothers will be playing in Philly. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices