The Philadelphia Union were held to zero goals once again by D.C. United, as United took four points off the Union during the regular season. Despite the draw, the Union were able to record their first clean sheet of the season and Andre Blake's 90th career clean sheet. Todd discusses his thoughts from the game, including: Ezekiel Alladoh and Bruno Damiani's performance, Jesús Bueno continuing to make a case as a locked-in starter, and finding the positives in a game that felt like a "must-win." Finally, Blunder of the Week goes to Gianluigi Donnarumma for his huge blunder against Arsenal that allowed Arsenal to equalize 1-1 against Manchester City.

Philadelphia Union v D.C. United:

• Ezekiel Alladoh and Bruno Damiani partnership: [7:07]

• Finding positives in a draw: [25:00]

• Jesus Bueno continues to make his case to be a locked in starter: [52:01]

Blunder of The Week:

• Gianluigi Donnarumma too casual on the ball, gets closed down by Kai Havertz to tie the game up 1-1 for Arsenal in the 18th minute: [57:45]

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After last weekend's 2-1 comeback win over CF Montréal, the Philadelphia Union will look to earn back-to-back wins for the first time in 2026 as D.C. United visit Subaru Park on Saturday. MLS play-by-play commentator Nate Bukaty joins the show to preview Saturday's matchup. The trio discuss Nate's time as Sporting KC's lead commentator, what's gone wrong for D.C. United since their opening 1-0 win over the Union, whether the Union can build momentum after last weekend's game against Montréal, and what to do with Jesús Bueno, Danley Jean Jacques, and Jovan Lukic.

Background on Nate:

• Time at SKC: [3:16]

• How's the league evolved: [10:56]

Philadelphia Union v D.C. United preview:

• DC United's Season So Far: [13:58]

• Philadelphia Union's Struggles and Recent Momentum: [24:07]

• Tactical and Personnel Deep Dives: [52:38]

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After starting the season 0-6, the Philadelphia Union picked up their first win of the season with a 2-1 victory over CF Montréal. Todd and José discuss the latest news, including Nathan Harriel signing a new contract extension with the club through 2028-29. They also share their thoughts on the game, with topics including the Union's struggles in the first half, their turnaround in the second half, Ezekiel Alladoh providing a spark off the bench, and Jovan Lukic and Jesús Bueno forming a formidable partnership in midfield. Finally, Blunder of the Week goes to both FC Cincinnati and San Diego FC for red cards picked up in their last few games.

News:

• Philadelphia Union sign Nathan Harriel to contract extension through 2028-29, with option for 2029-30: [2:53]

CF Montréal v Philadelphia Union:

• Union's struggles in the first half, but turnaround in the second half: [11:03]

• Jovan Lukic and Jesús Bueno forming a formidable partnership in midfield: [27:36]

• Ezekiel Alladoh providing a spark off the bench: [48:41]

Blunder of The Week:

• FC Cincinnati & San Diego have received a red card per game for the last month: [1:03:25]

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José's conversation with Jesús Bueno