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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 143 - Do You Want to Be Apart of History...

The Free Kick ·

2021/11/25

With Nashville beating Orlando City on Tuesday night (11/23), that means The Philadelphia Union will take on Nashville this Sunday (11/28)! Joining Todd to preview this Sunday's game, and to discuss more of The Union's victory over the New York Red Bulls, is SOB capo, Jared Nisly! Philadelphia Union v New York Red Bulls: Final thoughts: [2:16-17:41] Nashville v Orlando: Over thoughts: [17:42-22:23] Philadelphia Union v Nashville: Look back at the first two games: [22:24-28:28] Stopping Hany

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01:15:39

Episode 142 - Glesnes Only Scores BANGERS (feat....

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2021/11/21

When The Philadelphia Union wins a game like that against The New York Red Bulls, you go live on Twitter Spaces! Todd is joined by Union fans on Twitter Spaces to discuss The Union's 1-0 victory over The Red Bulls thanks to a golazo from Jakob Glesnes! Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod http://thefreekickpodcast.com/

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01:05:23

Episode 141 - The Poles Are Coming Back (feat. Jared...

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2021/11/16

The moment everyone has been waiting for, the start of the 2021 MLS playoffs! It all kicks off this Saturday between The Philadelphia Union and The New York Red Bulls. Jared Nisly joins Todd, one of the capo's for the Sons of Ben, as they preview this upcoming playoff game! They look at the three games played between The Union and Red Bulls this season, what one player for The Union needs to have a big game, The Union's record with conceding first, some key Red Bull stats, and what the Sons of Ben

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43:52

Episode 140 - The Philadelphia Union Secure The...

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2021/11/12

It's been a long 2021 MLS season for The Philadelphia Union with some ups and downs, but they have secured the second seed in the East with their 1-1 draw v NYCFC! Todd goes over the latest news in MLS that includes the retirements of Matt Besler and Chris Wondolowski, Kyle Duncan to leave NYRB at the end of the season for KV Oostende, NYCFC's Keaton Parks out for the season after surgery to remove a blood clot in his leg, The 2021 MLS playoff schedule, and 10 Union players called up to their

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52:18

Episode 139 - Are The Philadelphia Union Better in...

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2021/11/04

Well, one game down, one left to go for the 2021 MLS season for The Philadelphia Union! Todd breaks down Sunday's (10/31) Philadelphia Union v FC Cincinnati game and discusses why he believes last year's Union team is better than this year's team, regardless of winning The Supporters Shield, Daniel Gazdag playing at an MVP level these last four games and the future of Matheus Davo. Todd also previews this Sunday's (11/7) NYCFC v Philadelphia Union game and why it is a must-win game for The Union if

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01:02:18

Episode 138 - One Point Isn't Good Enough (feat. Brad...

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2021/10/29

Another away game, another disappointing display for The Philadelphia Union as they drop points again on the road. Todd discusses Wednesday's (10/27) game against Toronto and looks at the critical issues in that match: the blown non-penalty, defensive mistakes once again, Kacper Pryzbylko's horrid night, and The Union's overall road record. In the second half of the episode, Todd is joined by Brad Weigel of Cincinnati soccer talk to discuss this Sunday's (10/31) Philadelphia Union v FC Cincinnati

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48:26

Episode 137 - Frank Leicht For Union MVP

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2021/10/25

Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod http://thefreekickpodcast.com/ Melia challenge on Roldan

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Episode 136 - Mixed Emotions in Montreal

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2021/10/17

What a crazy emotional game the Philadelphia Union put us through against Montreal on Saturday! Todd breaks down yesterday's (10/16) game between Montreal and The Union, and discusses why Gazdag not being in the starting XI isn't as big of a deal as some people were making it out to be, and why Sergio Santos being out injured yesterday was a huge blow. Todd also discusses Sporting KC's Alan Pulido to miss 3-5 weeks due to minor knee surgery, Felipe Hernandez of Sporting KC suspended for the rest of

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54:38

Episode 135 - The Training Wheels Are Off

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2021/10/12

With The Philadelphia Union missing five starters due to International Duty/Suspensions, that meant The Union would be starting a lot of homegrown players against Cincinnati. Todd gives his thoughts on Saturday's game (10/9) and how he thought the homegrowns played. He also discusses how the three in the back formation should never be attempted by The Union again and the update on Sergio Santo's injury. And finally, Blunder of The Week is back, and it features Inter Miami feeling cheated!

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50:22

Episode 134 - The Synergy Between The Union &...

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2021/10/07

With The Philadelphia Union taking on FC Cincinnati on Saturday, (10/9) Todd previews the upcoming game with one of the co-host/founders of Cincy Soccer Talk, Brad Weigel! Todd and Brad talk about the hiring of Chris Albright as the new GM of FC Cincinnati, and who are the coaches Cincinnati should look to bring in under Albright? They also talk about how Cincinnati's season could've gone differently if some of their draws would've been wins, and how do you find positives in a season that sees Cincy

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56:55

Episode 133 - Phil Wheddon Coming Up Clutch

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2021/10/05

With Todd back from vacation, that means it's time for another review podcast, this time to discuss Sunday's (10/3) Philadelphia Union v Columbus Crew game! Todd discusses the Philadelphia Union news that sees The Union send Cole Turner out on loan to USL Side El Paso Locomotive, and FC Cincinnati hires Chris Albright as their new GM. Todd also discusses The Union looking like The Union of old with their counter-attacks and unexpected goal scorers stepping up. The Union's record v current playoff

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35:09

Episode 132 - The New York Red Bull's Thrive on Chaos...

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2021/09/28

With Todd on vacation for the next week, Ricky Zellefrow jumps in to guest host and preview this Wednesday's (9/29) New York Red Bull v Philadelphia Union game. Ricky discusses what his thoughts were on The Union's 1-0 victory over Atlanta United over the weekend, what lineup changes he would like to see for The Union this Wednesday, and what he believes The Union needs to do to get all 3 points v Red Bull. Philadelphia Union v Atlanta United: [0:53-12:27] NYCFC v NYRB: [12:28-16:47] Predicted

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Episode 131 - Vamos Philadelphia

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2021/09/26

Make that two in a row! Could the Philadelphia Union finally be starting to find form in the league with wins against Orlando City and now Atlanta United (9/25)? Todd discusses his thoughts on how the Union played against Atlanta and why 1-0 scorelines are the best in soccer even with "little scoring". Todd also brings up CONCACAF's new CCL format and Liga MX and MLS's plans for the Leagues Cup in 2023! Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod

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Episode 130 - Atlanta United Are Flying High

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2021/09/24

With The Philadelphia Union beating Orlando City last weekend they look to build on their winning streak with Atlanta United coming to town on Saturday (9/25). Todd looks into Ezequiel Barco's tremendous second half of the season for Atlanta United, and why he believes Marcelino Moreno has been Atlanta's best player this season. Todd also looks at what Gonzolo Pineda has been able to do for Atlanta United in his first four games that Atlanta wasn't able to do early in the season. And as always, Todd

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01:12:13

Episode 129 - Only Orlando City Understands Soccer

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2021/09/21

Do you think you know soccer? Well, you don't unless you're from Orlando! Todd breaks down Sunday's (9/19) Philadelphia Union v Orlando City game in which he discusses Sergio Santos making a difference off the bench, Davo not included in the matchday squad, and what it means for Kacper Przyblko to finally score after two months. Todd also talks about the latest MLS news that includes, Nicolas Lodeiro out for Seattle Sounders with minor knee surgery, FC Dallas part ways with Luci Gonzalez, and Jim

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Episode 128 - Gotta Bring The Noise (feat. Rich Lori...

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2021/09/09

Well, it's been almost a week since The Philadelphia Union last played New England Revolution (9/3), and almost a month since Club America and The Union played the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League down in Mexico. Joining Todd to discuss last Friday's Union v Revs game, along with sharing their experiences down in Mexico City is Rich Lori and Chris Gonzalez. And with the second leg being a week away, the guys discuss what they want to see The Union do to get back into the game! Social

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48:48

Episode 127 - Give Fontana One Last Hoorah (feat....

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2021/09/01

To help Todd preview Friday's (9/3) Philadelphia Union v New England Revolution, is Ricky Zellefrow. Todd and Ricky discuss last Saturday's NYCFC v New England game, and why those two teams are the best two teams in the East. They also discuss the lineups they would like to see v New England with The Union missing 6 starters due to the international break and suspensions, along with why Anthony Fontana needs to start for The Union. Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod

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Episode 126 - Maybe The Union Are Average

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2021/08/30

In a toal "free-style" episode, Todd discusses Saturday's (8/28) DC United v Philadelphia Union game. He shares his thoughts on what it was like going to his second Union Away game of the season, what his thoughts are on Jim Curtin's pre-game and post game comments, and does he believe The Union are an average team? DC United v Philadelphia Union: Thoughts on The Union's 4231 formation: [10:39-18:04] Lack of effective crosses: [18:05-28:30] Crossing vs DC United: [28:31-44:16] Needing The

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Episode 125 - Comparing The Press From 2020 to 2021

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2021/08/23

The Philadelphia Union are one wild rollercoaster ride to be on, as they drop points to CF Montreal (8/21). As promised Todd brings up Blunder of The Week that features the racial incident that happened last week to three Vancouver Whitecaps players. Todd also discusses Saturday's game and talks about the debut should Quinn Sullivan start games, the reasoning for Jim's sub choices, and comparing last years team press vs this years press. Blunder of The Week: Vancouver Whitecaps Academy players

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50:07

Episode 124 - Jamiro is Back

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2021/08/21

The Philadelphia Union answered back on Wednesday night with a convincing 1-0 victory over NYCFC in a game that was a "must-win" for The Union. Todd discusses the latest Philadelphia Union news that includes Jack De Vries potential loan to Seria A side Venezia, Olivier Mbaizo signs a new "multi-year" contract with The Union, and Kai Wagner talks about a potential return to Europe. Todd also gives his thoughts on Wednesday night's game and why he believes that was The Union's best performance

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