It's Always Soccer in Philadelphia

It's Always Soccer in Philadelphia

IASIP was launched in 2016 by longtime Philadelphia Union beat writers Kevin Kinkead and Dave Zeitlin. Kevin left the beat in 2017 to cover the 76ers while Dave took a job with the Penn Alumni Magazine a year later.The podcast is now Kevin with a rotating cast of writers and former players, including recurring contributors Matt De George, Simon Allen, Russ Joy, and Phil Keidel.IASIP is a podcast for the blue-collar, hard working, five-for-five Philadelphia soccer fan.

Episodes

Episode #185 - "Philadelphia Union 2025 Postmortem" w/ Jose Nunez

November 26, 2025 • 98 mins
Delivering the postmortem on the 2025 Philadelphia Union, who exited the playoffs with a 1-0 home loss to NYC FC. 0:25 - NYC recap 13:10 - the season is a success 19:20 - Supporters Shield asterisks and re-litigation 31:20 - Ernst Tanner allegations 48:16 - if Ernst goes, does Jay Sugarman go? 54:47 - who stays and who goes, player edition 1:10:00 - the ceiling for German moneyball 1:22:30 - "winter" schedule switch Learn more a...
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Episode #184 - "To Move or Not to Move the Goalposts, that is the Question" w/ Jose Nunez (6/3/25)

June 4, 2025 • 63 mins
In another one-off episode, Kevin is joined by Jose Nunez to go over the following topics: -Dallas draw, Miami draw, and generic run of form -how to break down a low block, countering the counter -do the expectations change halfway through the season? -Indiana Vassilev and Chris Donovan -Tai Baribo and squad rotation -media coverage, or lack thereof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #183 - "Let's Worry About the Ceiling When We Get There" (5/15/2025)

May 15, 2025 • 45 mins
In a special, one-off IASIP episode, Kevin and Joe Tansey talk about the surging Union, the ceiling for a blue collar Red Bull team, and the high-level play of Tai Baribo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #182 - "Don't Call it a Comeback" (11-4-24)

November 5, 2024 • 68 mins
On a special one-off IASIP episode, Kevin is joined by Jose Nunez for a 2024 season recap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #181- "@UnionCoroner" (11-30-23)

November 30, 2023 • 54 mins
Delivering the 2023 Philadelphia Union season postmortem, with Matt De George of The Delco Times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #180 - "Prometheus" (8-30-23)

August 30, 2023 • 44 mins
Toronto FC postgame show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #179 "Somewhat Pragmatic Miami Bitch Session" (8-15-23)

August 15, 2023 • 45 mins
The Union got torched by Miami. We invited listeners on to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #178 - "Messi Mania" (8-13-23)

August 13, 2023 • 51 mins
Rejoined by IASIP founder Dave Zeitlin for a Lionel Messi preview show: - ticket sales - ratio of Union fans to Messi fans - playing at Subaru Park vs. Lincoln Financial Field - clarification on "gatekeeping" - tactics against Miami - your questions, comments, and concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #177 - "Sir Schmoke a Lot" (8-1-23)

August 1, 2023 • 54 mins
Episode #177 with Kerith Gabriel from the Inquirer - Leagues Cup - USOC parallels - Wrexham friendly and fandom entry points - players and the media - Andres Perea loan - Tai Baribo - Curtin and Tanner extensions - Union thought exercise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #176 - Quinn Sullivan interview (7-21-23)

July 21, 2023 • 36 mins
This is the Quinn Sullivan interview from Thursday's episode of Crossing Broadcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #175 - "Am I the Problem?" (7-19-23)

July 19, 2023 • 53 mins
Episode #175 with Jon Jansen from The Gambler - level of belief in this team - weighing expectation vs. reality - need for reinforcements - does anyone care about Leagues Cup? - fan experience/parking situation - NYC fans and beer throwing - your questions, comments, concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #174 - "Union Goal Scored By" w/ Kevin Casey (6-6-23)

June 6, 2023 • 42 mins
Episode #174 w/ Union public address announcer Kevin Casey - Montreal recap - current Union form - Kevin's story + how the PA job works, prep, setup, challenges, etc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #173 - "It's Still Always Soccer in Philadelphia" (6-1-23)

June 1, 2023 • 50 mins
Episode #173 with Mike Servedio of The Philly Soccer Page - Union unbeaten in eight league games - Champions League exit and reaching the ceiling - three center backs and tactical flexibility - replacing Alejandro Bedoya - Leon Flach and Brujo in a double pivot - Leeds and what's next for Brenden Aaronson - fitting Union players into a Philly top 25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #172 - "Cumulatively More CONCACAFY" 4-13-23

April 13, 2023 • 46 mins
Union dispatch Atlas 3-2 in the CCL quarterfinals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #171 - "Failing the Eye Test" (4-5-23)

April 5, 2023 • 54 mins
Episode #171 is a mailbag podcast on the first leg of the Atlas CCL series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #170 - "It's Always Pragmatic in Philadelphia" (3-20-23)

March 20, 2023 • 44 mins
episode #170 w/ Chris Gibbons from PSP and All 3 Points podcast - Union horrendous loss in Montreal - back post defending and assignments - Olivier Mbaizo - double VAR circus - first rough Apple broadcast - Joe Bendik vs. Andre Blake - trying to avoid being emotional Eagles fans - Alianza/CCL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #169 - "Alianz-err" (3-9-23)

March 9, 2023 • 23 mins
Episode #169 is a mailbag podcast touching on the first leg of the Alianza series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #168 - "You're Not Walking Around Antarctica Like a Penguin" (2-27-23)

February 27, 2023 • 44 mins
Episode #168 w/ Peter Andrews from Philly Soccer Page - Columbus win - center back line adjustment - handball penalty calls - Union press is back - Joaquin Torres - anonymous dipshit executive quote  - Apple TV week 1 impressions - 97.5 the Fanatic radio deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #167 - "New Year, New U" w/ Todd Lewis (2-1-23)

February 1, 2023 • 55 mins
First episode of 2023 with Todd Lewis of The Free Kick -offseason approach -Andres Perea -Joaquin Torres -Damion Lowe -the luxury of tactical flexibility -Bimbo renewal -Apple TV deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode #166 - "Johan Cruyff Wasn't That Good" (11-30-22)

November 30, 2022 • 36 mins
Episode #166 with Richard McGovern -USA beats Iran -Gregg Berhalter at the World Cup -we have really good technical players now -core is set for years to come -what was England doing against us? -Dutch preview -Tyler Adams is a boss -pithy analogies and metaphors -difference between Holland and The Netherlands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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