Growing Up Union

On the first episode back Billy and Tracey talk about the new format for the show moving forward, as well as recapping the previous season and previewing the game against Cincinnati. You'll also hear about Tracey's thoughts on marrying a soccer nut, raising soccer nuts, and becoming a soccer nut herself. Unfortunately on this episode, you will not hear from Anjam as he had a bit of a tantrum before bedtime but look for him on future episodes. 

This is our first match recap episode. On our drive home we chatted about our trip. We talk about all of the delicious food we ate on our trip, our hotel mishap, and even the disaster that was the match. Stay tuned for match recap episodes, and our second season of interviews. And please remember to donate to our fundraiser to benefit Reach Out and Read. https://givebutter.com/4yPQpo

Today we talked to Jeff Mitchell, Board Member and coach at Roxborough United Socccer Club and the mayor of Posidelphia. Jeff is so important to us we asked him to be Anjam's Godfather. Jeff is the guy you can always go to whether you need advice, help, or even just a laugh. Jeff talks about losing his father at a young age, and how that impacted him in adulthood to try to be a father figure for those in need of one.As always, we ask all of our guests and listeners to please donate to our fundraiser to help us raise money for Reach Out and Read Philadelphia! https://givebutter.com/4yPQpo

In today's episode we talk to an absolute LEGEND in US soccer and Philadelphia Union soccer. The voice of soccer in America and Philadelphia, JP Dellacamera.  JP tells how he has always had a very close relationship with his brother even from a young age, and how he pretty much has always wanted to be a sports broadcaster!As always, we ask all of our guests and listeners to please donate to our fundraiser to help us raise money for Reach Out and Read Philadelphia! https://givebutter.com/4yPQpo

On today's episode of Growing Up Union we talk with Blake live from his mancave in Chesapeake, Virginia. Blake is the host of MLS Gone Wild, our favorite fan ran podcast that covers the league as a whole. Blake tells how he ended up in Virginia, the best lesson his Dad taught him, and even makes a proposal promise on our show!As always, we ask all of our guests and listeners to please donate to our fundraiser to help us raise money for Reach Out and Read Philadelphia! https://givebutter.com/4yPQpo

On this episode of Growing Up Union we talk with our friend James Woolard who does the in stadium announcing at Lumen Field for the Seattle Sounders! James is from a small farm in England, and is a school administrator in his professional career.As always, we ask all of our guests and listeners to please donate to our fundraiser to help us raise money for Reach Out and Read Philadelphia! https://givebutter.com/4yPQpo

On this episode of Growing Up Union we talk with our best friend, Todd Lewis. Todd is the host of the Philadelphia Union podcast, The Free Kick. Todd tells us about growing up in Maryland, his love of fishing, and how important religion and being a good person is to him. As always, we ask all of our guests and listeners to please donate to our fundraiser to help us raise money for Reach Out and Read Philadelphia! https://givebutter.com/4yPQpo

Today we talk with my wife Tracey, Anja's Amma. She's a little shy so it's not the longest episode, but she gives a little insight into growing up in North Philadelphia as the child of two immigrants from India. As always, we ask all of our guests and listeners to please donate to our fundraiser to help us raise money for Reach Out and Read Philadelphia! https://givebutter.com/4yPQpo

Welcome to the very first episode of Growing Up Union podcast. Hosted by the Union Lucky Baby Anjam, his dad, and his Amma, we talk to personalities around MLS about about their childhood, growing up, and becoming adults. At the end of each episode we have our guests read a children's book to Anj. We're trying to use our platform to raise money for a charity we love called Reach Out and Read Greater Philadelphia. We ask all of our guests and listeners to donate to our fundraiser below! Find out more about Reach Out and Read here: https://www.reachoutandreadphilly.org/about/Find the link to our fundraiser here: https://givebutter.com/4yPQpoStay tuned for new episodes, and look out for game reviews when Anjam gets better at talking!Thanks for listening!