Episode 321 - Union Can’t Capitalize on Miami’s Mistakes

The Free Kick

The Philadelphia Union lost to Inter Miami by a score of 3-1 despite scoring first. Mikael Uhre made it two consecutive games in which he has scored, and it marks the third time this season that he has scored a goal within the first five minutes of a game. The Union had multiple chances to go up by two or more goals in the first half after costly mistakes by Miami defender Tomás Avilés, but they weren’t able to capitalize on those opportunities. Lionel Messi added a brace and an assist in his return to Inter Miami, and he is now tied for the second-most goals in MLS this season, just two away from the lead. Todd also goes over the latest news in MLS, including: Junior Moreno returning to MLS, this time with Houston Dynamo; Carlos Vela re-signing with LAFC; and Atlanta United parting ways with Carlos Bocanegra. Todd shares his thoughts from the Miami game with topics including: the value of Andre Blake to the Union, the missed opportunities for the team, whether the Union can still make the playoffs, and Jack Elliott's suspension for the upcoming match against NYCFC.

MLS News:

• Houston Dynamo sign Junior Moreno: [3:26]
• LAFC re-sign Carlos Vela: [5:04]
• Carlos Bocanegra fired by Atlanta United: [6:21]

Inter Miami v Philadelphia Union:

• Jack McGlynn disappoints in a game he needed to sign in: [8:34]
• Andre Blake shows just how important he truly is to the Union: [13:04]
• Union can't capitalize on Inter Miami's multiple mistakes: [28:13]
• Can the Union still make the playoffs: [36:57]
• Jack Elliott suspended against NYCFC: [44:02]
• 3 Stars: [50:51]
• Reviewing Keys to The Game: [53:31]

Blunder of The Week:

• Apple TV for missing game action, again: [55:05]

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