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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 135 - The Training Wheels Are Off

The Free Kick ·

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 &...

The Free Kick ·

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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45:13

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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Episode 129 - Only Orlando City Understands Soccer

The Free Kick ·

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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56:21

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....

The Free Kick ·

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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56:33

Episode 126 - Maybe The Union Are Average

The Free Kick ·

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

The Free Kick ·

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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Episode 123 - Connecting The Dots Through Jersey...

The Free Kick ·

2021/08/17

The Philadelphia Union looks to get back to winning ways in MLS as they take on NYCFC tomorrow (8/18). Joining Todd to preview tomorrow's game is NYCFC's PxP, Glenn Crooks. Todd and Glenn reflected on Glenn's former Rutgers player, Carli Lloyd announcing her retirement from International and Club soccer after The USWMNT's 4 games in September and October and at the end of the NWSL season. They also talk about NYCFC's victory over Inter Miami, and why Inter Miami is the worse team in MLS, why Todd

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01:22:52

Episode 122 - Club America v Philadelphia Union...

The Free Kick ·

2021/08/14

We were finally back live on Twitter Spaces this time to talk about Club America v Philadelphia Union (8/12) the first leg in the CONCACAF Champions League! We talk about everything and anything that happened in the first leg, as well as The Union's form in MLS play. Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod https://www.thefreekickpodcast.com/

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Episode 121 - We Accept Moral Victories Because of...

The Free Kick ·

2021/08/11

After The Philadelphia Union lose over the weekend (8/8) to The New England Revolution, they set their sights on their biggest game in club history, as they take on Club America in the first leg of the CCL Semi-Finals! Joining Todd to break down this past weekend's game and to Preview Thursday's CONCACAF Champions League game is Jordan Wiegand! Todd and Jordan also discuss MLS news, including Atlanta United signing Lille midfielder Luiz Araujo, player movement from MLS to Europe, and Blunder of The

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01:18:16

Episode 120 - Just Play The Kids (feat. Matt Ralph)

The Free Kick ·

2021/08/07

The Philadelphia Union are right on point to get 11/15 points in their stretch of 5 games with their victory Wednesday (8/4) night against Toronto FC! Joining Todd to discuss that game against Toronto and to preview Sunday's (8/8) New England Revolution game is Brotherly Games, Matt Ralph! Todd and Matt also discuss how Matt got connected with Brotherly Game, how he has all the time in the world to cover local soccer in the Philadelphia area, and what to make of the rumors of Jamiro Monteiro and

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Episode 119 - Double Heartbreak By The Union

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2021/08/03

Well, as if The Philadelphia Union's draw against Chicago Fire (8/1) wasn't bad enough, Jim Curtin announces that Jamiro Monteiro is currently in contract discussions with other teams. Todd breaks down the latest MLS news that is surrounding Orlando City and their new signing of Facundo Farías, and Atlanta United's coaching search continues after Paulo Fonseca turned them down. Todd also talks about Kai Wagner earning Team of The Week honors for week 16, Anthony Fontana and Matt Real signing with

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26:52

Episode 118 - Desperate for Three Points (feat....

The Free Kick ·

2021/07/28

This Sunday (8/1) both the Philadelphia Union and Chicago Fire are looking for 3 points as one team is sliding down the standings, as the other is trying to climb their way up. Joining Todd to help preview this Sunday's game is, Tyler Teren's the PxP for The Chicago Fire. They discuss Chicago's heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Toronto over the weekend and discuss the 3-3 draw the last time these two teams meet. Also, there can never be enough soccer podcasts in the World, so check out the Chicago Fire's

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45:45

Episode 117 - Defensive Lapse Cost Union

The Free Kick ·

2021/07/27

The Union finally are coming back home after a long road trip away from Subaru Park. Todd gives his thoughts on Sunday's (7/25) Inter Miami v Philadelphia Union game and shares some stats that might help Union fans from panicking. Todd also talks about Atlanta United on the verge of signing promising Argentina attacker Thiago Almada, and why Kanye West and Atlanta United are deserving of Blunder of The Week. News: Atlanta United is on the verge of signing Thiago Almada: [3:58-7:28] Kacper

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Episode 116 - Hello Lightning My Best Friend (feat....

The Free Kick ·

2021/07/24

The first Florida game did not go as planned for The Philadelphia Union as they took on Orlando City (7/22). Joining Todd to discuss The Union's game v Orlando and to help him look at the latest MLS News along with previewing Sunday's (7/25) Inter Miami v Union game, is Skyler Hoffner from Philly Union Nation! News: Orlando City's Chris Mueller signs a pre-contract with Scottish side Hibs: [3:58-6:57] Toronto FC announces forward Ayo Akinola suffered an ACL injury: [6:58-8:33] Union linked with

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