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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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27:56

S2 | Union Trivia Podcast Game 1 | Round of 16 Match...

The Free Kick ·

2021/01/26

It is BACK, Ladies and Gentleman! Season 2 of our Union Trivia Podcast has returned with Season 1 Champ, Michael Van San taking on Ed Fagan in game 1! Unlike Season 1 where all the questions would be nothing but random Philadelphia Union questions, Season 2's RD. of 16 see's us going with a "Theme". Ed and Michael are put to the test to see what exactly they remember from The Unions' 2017 season. Also with the Trivia show we discuss, Mark McKenzie's move to Genk, and Brenden Aaronson's move to RB

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01:31:35

Episode 82 - The Man Behind The Podcast (feat. Brad...

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2020/12/14

After 200+ episodes from The Premier League, to The Champions League, to The London Underground, to now finally The Philadelphia Union, former producer of "The Free Kick" podcast, Brad Fehr, joins Todd to dive deeper into the making of the podcast. In Brad's first appearance on the show, he takes over hosting duties to discuss Todd's playing career in soccer, which eventually ended due to concussions. They discuss why start a podcast anyways, and how the two of them came to meet. Todd talks about

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Episode 81 - 2020 Union Recap (feat. Jeff Mitchell)

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2020/12/02

In the longest episode of the pod, Todd and Jeff Mitchell go all in to send the positive vibes to every Union fan that is down after The Philadelphia Union's lost to New England (11/24) in the playoffs. Todd and Jeff discuss the playoff lose and what could have lead to The Union not showing up to the game. Comparing Todd's predictions back in March on who would lead The Union in goals, assist and their wins record, to what The Union actually did in the shorten season. Discussing why fans think The

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54:40

Episode 80 - Ernst Tanner Is A Chef (feat. Andrew...

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2020/11/20

Just as promised, another brand new Philadelphia Union fan on the podcast! Todd was joined by, Andrew Fedynyshyn who talked about how he first got into The Union and experiencing The Union's 5-0 whooping of Toronto FC. Todd and Andrew discuss all the latest MLS end of the year awards which include, Newcomer of The Year, Young Player of The Year, Goalkeeper of The Year, Coach of The Year, and Mark McKenzie getting robbed of Defender of The Year. They also dive into the latest Kai Wagner and Pat

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53:21

Episode 79 - Jim Curtin IS MLS COACH OF THE YEAR...

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2020/11/18

With The Union still a week away from their first playoff game of the 2020 season why not bring on fellow Union fans to discuss The Philadelphia Union's 2020 season so far? Joining Todd is, Drew Heinold who talks about some of his favorite Union games from the past, the latest MLS awards, The Union FINALLY winning their first trophy, and of course playoff predictions! Intro: Live Union games in 2020: [1:51-2:53] Favorite Union games that stick out: [2:54-5:23] News: Lucas Zelarayan wins MLS

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50:28

Episode 78 - CAN YOU BELIEVE IT

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2020/11/11

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! THE PHILADELPHIA UNION ARE WINNERS OF THE 2020 SUPPORTERS SHIELD! After 11 years, The Union have FINALLY won a major trophy! We know the work isn't finished yet, but wow, can you believe it? Todd discusses Olivier Mbaizo and Jamiro Monteiro going away on International Duty, which will make both of them miss The Union's first playoff game on November 24th. Jakob Glesnes and El Brujo are including in ToTW 23 for their performance against New England. Todd also discusses his

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52:12

Episode 77 - So Easy To Point The Finger

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2020/11/03

Well, The Columbus game did not go as Union fans would have hoped, the good thing is, The Union still control their destiny. Todd gives his thoughts on Sunday's (11/1) Columbus Crew v Philadelphia Union game and what he thought went wrong/right for the team. Also discussed were the CONCACAF Champions League back on, Andre Blake getting surgery on his hand, Blunder of The Week and listener questions! News: CONCACAF Champions League to resume: [4:22-8:08] Andre Blake has surgery on his

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36:53

Episode 76 - Everyone Wants A Shot At The Number 1...

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2020/10/31

Can you believe The Union are this close to lifting their FIRST EVER trophy?! Well if The Union want to keep Seattle and Toronto out of reach, they'll have to go into Columbus (11/1) this Sunday and hope to come away with points. Joining Todd to preview this Columbus Crew v Philadelphia Union game is, founder of The ACL Club, she’s also a host on the podcast, MLS Assist, along with being a host with former Union player, Charlie Davies on The US Soccer Podcast and she currently works as an analyst

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31:03

Episode 75 - Losing To Chicago Would Be "That So...

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2020/10/27

Win out, and The Union are the 2020 Supporters' Shield Champions! To help Todd preview Wednesday's (10/28) Philadelphia Union v Chicago Fire game, he was joined by Jeremy Mikula of The Chicago Tribune! With the Fire's latest game against The New York Red Bulls, Jeremy tells us what went right/wrong in that game. Jeremy also discusses, the terrible road form by Chicago, head coach Raphaël Wicky's playing style, key players for Chicago and lineups/score predictions. Introduction: [0:47-3:19]

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48:22

Episode 74 - Biggest Win In Franchise History...

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2020/10/26

With the stakes being as high as they ever were for The Philadelphia Union, they made sure to come out and make a statement against Toronto FC! (10/24) Todd was joined by Mike Thomas to talk about Jonathan Mensah signing a new long-term contract with the Columbus Crew, Brenden Aaronson and Mark McKenzie finishing #1 and #3 in MLS's 22 under 22 rankings, and The Supporters' Shield being back on! They also discuss The Union's perfect night against Toronto and how it was The Union's most "complete"

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46:46

Episode 73 - Soulless Supporters' Shield Foundation

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2020/10/21

Not only was this last week crazy with the transfer of Brenden Aaronson to RB Salzburg and the Supporters' Shield getting canceled, but The Philadelphia Union beat New England (10/19) once again! Todd gives his thoughts on the moronic statements released by the Supporters' Shield Foundation, Brenden Aaronson's move to RB Salzburg being official and what stood out to him in The Union's game against The Revs! News: Supporters' Shield canceled for 2020: [1:39-16:09] Brenden Aaronson to RB Salzburg

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16:21

Episode 72 - Keep Your Foot On The Gas

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2020/10/19

This will be the fourth time this season that New England and The Philadelphia Union square off! Todd talks about what went right for New England against Montreal last Wednesday, 3 keys to victory for The Union, predicted lineups, and score predictions! Montreal Impact v New England Revolution: [2:06-7:59] Keys to victory for The Union: [8:00-11:48] Predicted lineups/score predictions: [11:49-15:10] Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod

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57:57

Episode 71 - We're In The Playoffs, Relax

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2020/10/16

Even though The Union dropped points against DC United, they have qualified for the playoffs for the 4th time in 5 years! In what is a jammed packed episode, Todd discusses the latest Union rumors linking Sergio Santos with a move back to Chile and Kai Wagner leaving The Union at the end of the season. MLS starting up another reserves league and Jose Martinez not seeing any action with Venezuela. Todd gives his thoughts on this past Wednesday's (10/14) DC United v Philadelphia Union game in what he

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52:03

Episode 70 - Welcome Home In 2020

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2020/10/13

Who would've believed that we would actually be able to attend a Philadelphia Union game in person in 2020? That's exactly what happened for a little over 2000 Union fans this past Sunday as The Union took on The Montreal Impact! Todd gives his thoughts on the latest MLS news that includes, Federico Higuaín traded to Inter Miami from DC United, Ben Olson sacked by DC United, Cory Burke back with The Union, Mark McKenzie and Ilsinho win ToTW honors, and the whole El Brujo Venezuela mess. Todd also

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Episode 69 - Grass Or Turf (feat. Ryan Shute)

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2020/10/05

Well two weeks and The Philadelphia Union are at it again to take on FC Cincinnati (10/7)! To help Todd preview this match is someone well known in the Union community, Ryan Shute (Talk Doop with Ryan)! Todd and Ryan discuss what went wrong/right when The Union took on Cincinnati on the road, do you prefer grass or turf fields, what players for The Union need to step up and the 3 keys to a Union victory! Introduction: [0:45-3:11] First meeting between Cincinnati and The Union: [3:12-6:10] Grass

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Episode 68 - Totally Neutral

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2020/10/02

This Saturday is The Philadelphia Union's biggest game of the season against Toronto FC (10/3)! Todd breaks down what went right for Toronto v Columbus in their 3-1 victory, Toronto's temporary home, Greg Vanney's play style, and overall predictions! Toronto v Columbus: [1:30-5:15] Toronto's "home": [5:16-7:16] Greg Vanney: [7:17-10:23] Predictions: [10:24-18:40] Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod http://thefreekickpodcast.com/

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38:08

Episode 67 - Higuaín Couldn't Do It On A Wet Night In...

The Free Kick ·

2020/09/29

Still undefeated at Subaru Park!! Even with the superstar line-up Inter Miami possess, they were no match for the homegrown talent of The Philadelphia Union! Todd gives the latest MLS news that includes, Seattle trading for Roman Torres, Matt Polster and Herber injury concerns for New England and NYCFC, MLS players refusing to go on international duty, Gerhard Struber named new coach of New York Red Bulls, Kacper Przybyłko and Anthony Fontana ToTW for week 14, The Union's remaining MLS schedule and

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52:34

Episode 66 - We're From Cincinnati, We Don't Need...

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2020/09/22

An episode unlike any other! With MLS's crazy schedule why not knock out two birds with one stone? The first half of the episode is Todd speaking about the latest Union news that includes Anthony Fontana and Mark McKenzie's earning MLS team of the week honors because of their performance against New England, Brenden Aaronson linked with RB Salzburg, and Kacper Przybyłko earning MLS team of the week honors for his performance against Montreal. Todd gives his thoughts on how he thought the

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37:51

Episode 65 - Anthony Fontana's Dainty Little Doop

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2020/09/14

What is with Anthony Fontana scoring goals against New England? Todd gives his thoughts on this past Saturdays (9/12) Philadelphia Union v New England Revolution game and discusses what went right and wrong on the night for The Union, including his thoughts on Ale Bedoya's post game conference. Todd has you covered with this weeks MLS news that includes, Gonzalo Higuain to Inter Miami, Blanco out for The year for Portland with a torn ACL, Argentina u23 Centerback, Nicolás Demartini linked with The

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30:07

Episode 64 - The Squeaky Wheel Gets The Grease (feat....

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2020/09/10

To help Todd preview the upcoming Philadelphia Union v New England Revolution game (9/12), he was joined by long time New England Revolution play-by-by voice, Brad Feldman! The 2020 season is Brad's 20th year working for The Revs in which his roles include, executive producer for all Revolution telecasts, heading content, operations, and production. Brad shares his story how he first got into play-play, thanks to Dallas Burn defender, Brandon Pollard, who gave Brad's play-play tape to longtime MLS

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