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The Free Kick

Maryland"s Number One Philadelphia Union Podcast! The Free Kick is a weekly podcast hosted by Todd Lewis, in which he is joined by weekly guests that include MLS commentators and journalists from around the league. Each week consists of match previews, reviews, and news and rumors from around the league!

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Episode 281 - Alejandro Bedoya is Back, Now What?

The Free Kick ·

2024/02/06

Todd is back to recording regular Philadelphia Union Podcast episodes again after the United Soccer Coaches Convention Mini-Series! Todd discusses the latest Philadelphia Union signings that include goalkeeper Oliver Semmle, forward Markus Anderson, and re-signing Alejandro Bedoya! Todd also looks at the departures of Andres Perea (NYCFC), Nelson Pierre (Loan - Skövde AIK), and how Julian Carranza still being with the Union is bad for the club. Todd ends the episode talking all things 2024 Leagues

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United Soccer Coaches Convention Mini-Series: André...

The Free Kick ·

2024/02/01

In the last episode from the United Soccer Coaches Convention, André Swanston who is the owner of MLS Next Pros latest team joins the podcast! Founded in 2024 and owned by Connecticut Sports Group, Connecticut United Football Club (CT United FC) is the fifth independent professional men’s soccer club in MLS NEXT Pro. CT United FC is targeting a 2025 launch and will call a new state-of-the-art stadium in Bridgeport its home. CT United FC embodies the indomitable spirit of our state, carrying forward

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21:27

United Soccer Coaches Convention Mini-Series: Rick Eddy

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2024/01/22

Joining the podcast is Rick Eddy, who is the director of Referee Development at USSF. Rick discusses the referee shortage in all sports, his goals for referring in America and what a perfect world would look like for refs, what goes into becoming a pro ref, what does 41 US Soccer match officials being on the 2024 FIFA International Panel mean for the federation, and his thought's from the 2002 MLS Cup Final! Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod

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35:37

United Soccer Coaches Convention Mini-Series: Thomas...

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2024/01/16

Joining the podcast on day two of the United Soccer Coaches Convention is world renown throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark! Thomas talks about his experiences at Liverpool FC and Philadelphia Union, and the art of the throw in! Thomas Gronnemarks’ biggest dream is to help football coaches all over the World, so their teams are reducing the loss of possession, scoring more goals, and winning matches with a Throw-in. His philosophy is called “The Long, Fast and Clever Throw-in,” and he´s helping you

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20:59

United Soccer Coaches Convention Mini-Series: Laura...

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2024/01/14

Ida co-founder Laura Youngson joins the podcast to discuss the first women's specific soccer cleat! Laura Youngson is a STEM advocate, TED speaker, and four-time Guinness World Record Holder. She’s always been drawn to the power that sport has in bringing people together and in 2017, she set out to make a lasting mark in the game she loves. Laura led a group of women to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro to play a record-breaking football match with Equal Playing Field and highlight gender inequalities in

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Episode 280 - Philadelphia Union Re-sign Kai Wagner...

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2024/01/12

Live from the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim, California, Todd is joined by Kyle and Jillian Almoney of The One Team We Agree On. In this latest episode they talk about the latest Philadelphia Union news that involves Kai Wagner signing a new three year, plus an option for 2027 contract to stay in Philadelphia. They take a look at what does this signing mean for the future of the Union, could Kai Wagner now feature in plans for the USMNT, what does the future look like for Matt Real,

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Episode 279 - Philadelphia Union To Focus On Youth...

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2024/01/02

In the last Philadelphia Union specific podcast before Todd heads out to Anaheim for the United Soccer Coaches Convention, Jose Nunez joins him to talk about the offseason so far. Topics include, looking back at the 2023 season, Hugo Lloris signs for LAFC, John McCarthy signs for LA Galaxy, Philadelphia Union going all in on Youth, how do you replace Julian Carranza, and Olivier Mbaizo not called up to Cameroon for Africa Cup of Nations. Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram:

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49:24

Episode 278 - MLS Axe The US Open Cup

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2023/12/26

Todd recaps the latest news around MLS that includes, The Chicago Fire hiring Frank Klopas, St . Louis FC have acquired Chris Durkin in exchange for Jared Stroud and Lucas Bartlett and $300k in GAM, Chicago Fire have acquired Andrew Gutman from Colorado Rapids for Miguel Navarro and $450k in GAM, Philadelphia Union have signed Left Back Isaiah LeFlore from Houston Dynamo 2, Philadelphia Union announced that they have signed Homegrown midfielder Nick Pariano, New York Red Bulls have named Sandro

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Episode 277 - 2023 End of Season Review

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2023/12/16

With the Philadelphia Union's 2023 End of The Season Press Conference wrapped up, that puts an end to the never ending 2023 MLS Season. Todd takes a look back at his early season predictions for the Union, and gives his thoughts on some of the answers Jim Curtin and Ernst Tanner gave at their end of the season press conference! Reviewing 2023 Season Predictions: Leading Goal Scorers: [6:40] Leading Assisters: [17:18] Best Union Defender: [27:09] Newcomer of The Year: [28:39] Homegrown of The

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Episode 276 - The End of An Era (2019-2023)

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2023/11/29

The Philadelphia Union's 2023 season came to an end on Saturday with a 1-0 loss to FC Cincinnati with a controversial goal given. Todd gives his thoughts on the game with topics including, the offsides goal given, the poor set piece defending, The Union not deserving of winning that game with the lack of finishing and chances created, Jim Curtin's repeated message of earning the most points in MLS the last 5/6 years, and Jim Curtin's comments on wanting Ale Bedoya back for next season. Todd also

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56:27

Episode 275 - The Union Sweep New England

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2023/11/14

The Philadelphia Union SWEEP New England with their 1-0 victory over the Revs last Wednesday in Game 2 of the First Round Playoff Series. With the Union's victory that know sets up a playoff rematch against FC Cincinnati. Todd discusses the latest news around MLS including: Kai Wagner suspended for three-games for violating MLS' anti discrimination policy, Hernan Losada and Christian Lattanzio fired from CF Montreal and Charlotte FC respectfully, Thiago Almada wins MLS New Comer of The Year, Romain

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Episode 274 - Is It Really Playoff Time?

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2023/11/01

Its finally playoff time! Todd talks about the scores around MLS from the first round of the opening games in the 2023 MLS playoffs, and MLS investigating Philadelphia Union's Kai Wagner for alleged racial slur. Todd also gives his thought's on Saturday's Philadelphia Union v New England Revolution game with topics including, the new playoff format, Union's midfield giving up chances, Jakob Glesnes to have hernia surgery, Tai Baribo to join Israel for 4 National Team Matches, Union's home first half

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51:18

Episode 273 - The Union End Decision Day On A Low In...

The Free Kick ·

2023/10/23

The last regular season game of the 2023 MLS season ends in defeat for the Philadelphia Union as they lose to New England Revolution by a score of 2-1. With that loss, the Union are now 0-5-1 all-time in away decision day matches. Todd discusses the latest news around MLS that includes, Nicolás Lodeiro leaving Seattle Sounders, Josef Martinez set to leave Inter Miami, Jack Price and Diego Rubio to leave Colorado Rapids, and Kei Kamara is set to leave Chicago Fire. Todd also discusses the latest

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57:37

Episode 272 - 2023 Media Fantasy Camp...

The Free Kick ·

2023/10/14

Part one of our two part crossover podcast, Todd Lewis from The Free Kick and Jillian and Kyle from The One Team We Agree On discuss their experiences at this years 2023 Philadelphia Union Media Fantasy camp and discuss being put through the paces with a 40 Yard Dash and Ryan Richter's leadership. Majority of the podcast they discuss The Athletics report reporting Alejandro Bedoya and Kai Wagner aren't expected for the 2024 season. 2023 Media Fantasy Camp: Running: [2:52] Ryan Richter's

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Episode 271 - The Union Earn Their Fourth 0-0 Draw At...

The Free Kick ·

2023/10/10

The Philadelphia Union end their last regular season home game with yet again another draw, as they are held scoreless by Nashville SC. This is the Union's fourth 0-0 draw at home, setting a franchise record for most 0-0's at home. Todd discusses his thoughts from the game, including Damion Lowe's performance, the Union's 8 game unbeaten run, and what lies ahead for decision day. Plus Todd discusses Blunder of The Week and the latest news in MLS including, Adrien Heath and Wayne Rooney sacked by

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Episode 270 - Union's Front Three Clicking At The...

The Free Kick ·

2023/10/06

After 5 straight draws the Philadelphia Union are back in the win column after a 3-2 victory over Atlanta United, which sees the Union move into third place in the Eastern Conference. In a game that had big saves by Andre Blake, to missed handball calls, to handballs given, the Philadelphia Union continue their unbeaten streak to 7 games in a row. Todd gives his thoughts on Wednesday night's game and discusses how a missed handball call early on changed the overall outcome of the match, similarities

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Episode 269 - Andre Blake Keeps Union's Top 4 Hopes...

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2023/10/03

Todd discusses his thought's on Saturday night's Columbus Crew v Philadelphia Union match and talks about Andre Blake's big performance, Union not capitalizing on their chances, Kai Wagner to miss the Atlanta game, and the amount of games being the reason for the Union drawing 5-straight games. Todd also talks about Blunder of The Week and how Messi may be bad for MLS? Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick

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01:16:53

Episode 268 - Oh Ophelia (feat. Kyle Almoney and Jose...

The Free Kick ·

2023/09/25

After a snooze fest of a game between Philadelphia Union and LAFC, there probably wasn't a need for a podcast, but Kyle Almoney and Jose Nunez join the podcast to try and make sense of the game? The guys discuss Luciano Acosta's new contract with FC Cincinnati, first 0-0 game between the Union and LAFC, how can teams beat the Union, Bimbo Bakeries day at Subaru Park, Jesus Bueno, Kai Wagner and Damion Lowe all impress, and Blunder of The Week for Richie Ledezma! Social Media: Twitter:

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41:04

Episode 267 - Quinn Sullivan Provides A Major Spark...

The Free Kick ·

2023/09/22

For the Philadelphia Union, they concede the first goal yet again on the road, but fight there way back to a 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC Wednesday night. Todd discusses his thoughts on the game and discusses the Union conceding the first goal 80% of the time on the road this MLS season, the Olivier Mbaizo/Jakob Glesnes partnership on the right side of the Union defense, forwards couldn't get going against Charlotte, and Chris Donovan and Quinn Sullivan stepping up and impressing for the Union.

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01:00:34

Episode 266 - Philadelphia Union Blow A 2-0 Lead For...

The Free Kick ·

2023/09/18

For the first time since 2018, the Philadelphia Union blow a 2-0 lead, as FC Cincinnati fights back in the second half to earn a 2-2 draw, which sets them 11 points in front of the Union in the Eastern Conference standings. Todd goes over his thought's from Saturday night's disappointing match and discusses a wide-variety of topics that include: Jim Curtin's thoughts on the 352 and what challenges Cincinnati caused in the second half, Pat Noonan assesses Cincinnati's second half performance, and Kai

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