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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 245 - Union Must Be Perfect in San Jose...

The Free Kick ·

2023/06/09

After a nice little three game home stretch for the Union, they are back on the road, this time heading to the West Coast to take on San Jose Earthquakes. Returning to the podcast is San Jose Earthquakes PxP Ted Ramey! Todd and Ted discuss: San Jose's 2023 season after 16 games so far, what's the club culture been like under new coach Luchi Gonzalez, Jeremy Ebobisse and Cristian Espinoza clicking offensively for the Quakes, being one of 5 MLS teams still undefeated at home, preview for Saturday's

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Episode 244 - An Electric Atmosphere At Subaru Park

The Free Kick ·

2023/06/05

4 straight wins for the Philadelphia Union in MLS as they defeat CF Montreal by a score of 3-0. Todd discusses the latest MLS news that includes: Chris Klein out as LA Galaxy President, Phil Neville out in Miami, Minnesota United to sell Luis Amarilla, and the USYNT u20 knocked out of the World Cup. Todd also gives his thoughts from Saturday's game and discusses the atmosphere at Subaru Park, Andre Blake doing Andre Blake things, Matt Real impresses in a rare start, the Union's midfield performance,

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Episode 243 - Union Grind Out Three Points Against...

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2023/06/02

Make that three straight wins for the Philadelphia Union as they defeat Charlotte FC by a score of 1-0! The Philadelphia Union are unbeaten in their last 8 games overall in MLS play! With a quick turnaround with games, Todd just discusses his thoughts from Wednesday night's match with key moments in the game that includes Leon Flach's big night offensively, and why he's getting more and more comfortable in his more natural position. And he also discusses after 15 games, why the offense is further

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Episode 242 - Julian Carranza Isn't Long For MLS

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2023/05/30

The Philadelphia Union have won their last 4/5 games, collecting 13 points out of a possible 15 with their latest win over New England Revolution on Saturday. Todd gives his thoughts from the game including Leon Flach playing in his more natural position, Daniel Gazdag joining elite Philadelphia Union company as he recorded his 5th multi-goal game for the Union, getting back to the basic's, and an injury update on Ale Bedoya. Todd also discusses the latest MLS news including: Robin Lod injury and

Episode 241 - Finding The Outlet

The Free Kick ·

2023/05/22

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Episode 240 - Union's Lackluster Offense Held to Draw...

The Free Kick ·

2023/05/19

After a two-week stretch of being away on the road, the Philadelphia Union returned home to Subaru Park to take on DC United on Wednesday night. After a scoreless draw, Todd gives his thoughts on the game and discusses DC United's approach to the game playing a high line + Tyler Miller playing as a sweeper keeper, the Union switch formations once again (4321), Kai Wagner's comments on the teams' mentality, careless giveaways in dangerous areas, Andres Perea not breaking into the starting XI over

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Episode 239 - Chaos Erupts in Colorado

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2023/05/16

Philadelphia Union get back to back wins on the road with Todd on the road? Maybe it's time for the Union to get him on all remaining road games the rest of the season! Todd discusses his trip to Colorado with his sister, and Kyle and Jillian Almoney. Todd also talks about his thoughts from the Union's come from behind victory against the Colorado Rapids, which marks the Union's first win at Dicks Sporting Goods park since March of 2013. Saturday's victory was the second time the Union have come

Episode 238 - That Wasn't Soccer

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2023/05/08

Not only has the Philadelphia Union won their first road game of 2023, but they have also won back-back games in the league for the first time this season too. Todd discusses his thoughts on his first Away trip to Red Bull Arena as well as his thoughts on the game overall, and Jim Curtin's comments on squad rotation for the next couple of matches + his team's points total goal. Todd also discusses the latest news in MLS that includes injuries to Inter Miami's Jean Mota, New England Rev's winger