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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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01:04:15

Episode 338 - Philadelphia Union Dominate Orlando:...

The Free Kick ·

2025/02/24

The Philadelphia Union started the Bradley Carnell era with a bang, defeating Orlando City 4-2 on the opening night of MLS. Four players made their Philadelphia Union debut, and Andre Blake appeared in his 300th game for the club across all competitions. Todd recaps the game and discusses the 4-2-2-2 formation and where the Union found success, Frankie Westfield's stellar debut, the three stars of the night, the Union's trade for Indiana Vassilev, and Blunder of the Week: believing faceless accounts

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Episode 338 - Philadelphia Union Dominate Orlando:...

The Free Kick ·

2025/02/24

The Philadelphia Union started the Bradley Carnell era with a bang, defeating Orlando City 4-2 on the opening night of MLS. Four players made their Philadelphia Union debut, and Andre Blake appeared in his 300th game for the club across all competitions. Todd recaps the game and discusses the 4-2-2-2 formation and where the Union found success, Frankie Westfield's stellar debut, the three stars of the night, the Union's trade for Indiana Vassilev, and Blunder of the Week: believing faceless accounts

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Episode 338 - Philadelphia Union Dominate Orlando:...

The Free Kick ·

2025/02/24

The Philadelphia Union started the Bradley Carnell era with a bang, defeating Orlando City 4-2 on the opening night of MLS. Four players made their Philadelphia Union debut, and Andre Blake appeared in his 300th game for the club across all competitions. Todd recaps the game and discusses the 4-2-2-2 formation and where the Union found success, Frankie Westfield's stellar debut, the three stars of the night, the Union's trade for Indiana Vassilev, and Blunder of the Week: believing faceless accounts

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Episode 337 - What Are The Union Getting In Bruno...

The Free Kick ·

2025/02/21

With the signing of Bruno Damiani now official, Todd and José Nuñez are joined by Daniel Solana of ARRIBA BOLSO to discuss what Damiani brings to the Philadelphia Union and MLS overall. Daniel brings a wealth of experience as part of the media covering Uruguay’s Nacional and discusses Bruno’s time with the Primera División giants, as well as his loan spell at Boston River last season. Todd and José also analyze the Union's overall roster and what moves need to be made to comply with MLS's February

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01:02:44

Episode 336 - Union To Sign Bruno Damiani From Nacional

The Free Kick ·

2025/02/13

The Philadelphia Union are on the verge of signing Nacional forward Bruno Damiani for a club-record fee of $3.4 million, just a week before the start of their 2025 MLS season. Todd is joined by José Nuñez to discuss the club-record signing, as well as the Union officially announcing the Homegrown signings of Eddy Davis, Neil Pierre, and Frankie Westfield. They also break down the Union's current roster situation: the team cannot sign any more players unless there are departures, and they still need

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01:20:09

Episode 335 - Union Trade Jack McGlynn, Sign Jovan Lukić

The Free Kick ·

2025/02/04

Well, Philadelphia Union fans and media alike had a busy weekend with all the news surrounding the club's recent moves! The Philadelphia Union officially announced that they have traded Jack McGlynn to the Houston Dynamo for $2.1 million, plus a percentage of any future sale, with an additional $1.3 million going back to the Union if certain performance metrics are met. José Nuñez reported that the Union are finalizing a deal to sign Serbian midfielder Jovan Lukić from Spartak Subotica. Todd is

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01:05:56

Episode 334 - Back From Spain, Who Impressed?

The Free Kick ·

2025/01/29

The Philadelphia Union returned to Chester after their two-week stay in Marbella, Spain, where they completed the first leg of preseason, taking on Slavia Prague and Aarhus Gymnastikforening. Todd is joined by José Nuñez to discuss the Union's first two weeks of preseason and which players impressed in the club's first two games. They also analyze Jack McGlynn's performance with the USMNT during the January camp, where he scored and assisted a goal against Venezuela. Additionally, they delve into

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01:16:56

Episode 333 - What Are The Union Getting In Bradley...

The Free Kick ·

2025/01/15

With The Philadelphia Union now in Marbella, Spain for their two-week preseason trip, players will get their chance to impress under new manager Bradley Carnell. Todd is joined once again by José Nuñez to discuss the latest MLS news around the league including: Roster Rule Changes for 2025, Philadelphia Union's "Thank You Marlon LeBlanc" post, and the Union on FIFA's registration ban list over $700. Later on the show new guest to the show Ali El-Araby to discuss what exactly are the Union getting

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Episode 332 - Bradley Carnell Announced As Next Union...

The Free Kick ·

2025/01/03

Todd is joined once again by Jose Nunez to discuss the Union's official announcement of Bradley Carnell as the next Philadelphia Union manager. They analyze quotes from Carnell and Ernst Tanner during his introductory press conference on Thursday afternoon. Additionally, they cover other coaching changes throughout the organization and review a report from Argentina detailing the loan terms of new Union center back Ian Glavinovich. Philadelphia Union announce Bradley Carnell: Ernst Tanner on

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Episode 331 - Alejandro Bedoya Is Back For 2025

The Free Kick ·

2024/12/18

On this episode of The Free Kick, Todd and Jose dive into a trio of major updates involving the Philadelphia Union. First, they discuss the return of a club icon as the Union officially announce Alejandro Bedoya’s re-signing for the 2025 season, a deal that will mark his 10th year with the blue and gold. Next, they discuss the departure of former Union center back Jack Elliott, who joins the Chicago Fire on a one-year deal with a club option for 2026, concluding his eight-year tenure in

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01:08:25

Episode 330 - 2024 End of Season Review

The Free Kick ·

2024/11/29

With Ernst Tanner holding his End of The Season Press Conference that puts an official end to the 2024 Philadelphia Union season. Todd is joined by Jose Nunez to discuss the EOTY press conference with topics including: roster decisions that include Joaquin Torres, Jamir Berdecio, Leon Flach, Matt Real and Sam Adeniran all leaving the club, the Union are in discussions to bring back Alejandro Bedoya, Jack Elliott and Brandan Craig, how the club plans on building their 2025 roster, and where things

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51:03

Episode 329 - Union II Lose 3-2 In MLS Next Pro Cup

The Free Kick ·

2024/11/11

Todd is joined by Jose Nunez to discuss Philadelphia Union II's 3-2 loss in MLS Next Pro Cup to North Texas and to discuss what the future may hold for Marlon LeBlanc after this season. North Texas v Philadelphia Union II: Union II blow a 2-0 lead: [4:10] What went wrong in the second half for Union II: [10:58] Olwethu Makhanya red card: [17:10] Andrew Rick, Neil Pierre, CJ Olney, David Vazquez called up to u19 training camp: [23:20] What's next for Marlon LeBlanc: [30:30] Social Media:

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01:26:43

Episode 328 - Jim Curtin Fired By The Union

The Free Kick ·

2024/11/09

After 10 seasons as the head coach of the Philadelphia Union, Jim Curtin has been fired. Todd Lewis is joined by José Nuñez to discuss this news, which shocked not only the Philadelphia Union fanbase but also the MLS world. Other topics include: What other dominoes will follow after Curtin's firing? What could have led to the firing? Disappointment in Curtin's last season. What will Ernst Tanner look for in his next head coach? Preparing for the week ahead: [2:00] Where could Curtin land: [6:38] Jim

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01:05:16

Episode 327 - Union II Win Their First Trophy!

The Free Kick ·

2024/11/05

What an exciting weekend it was for Philadelphia Union II as they defeated Columbus Crew 2 for their first ever trophy in club history! Todd recaps the match and goes over topics such as: the record breaking crowd, breaking down all four of the goals Union II scored, Marlon LeBlanc's praise for his backroom staff shows his leadership, comparing Marlon's success at West Virginia University compared to winning the Eastern Conference Title with Union II, what's been the success for the strong defensive

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58:54

Episode 326 - Union II Advance To The Eastern...

The Free Kick ·

2024/10/29

Tragic news hit the Philadelphia Union community with the passing of Union goalkeeper Holden Trent. Todd opens the show talking about Holden's achievements at High Point University, and Philadelphia Union II head coach Marlon LeBlanc talking about Holden's legacy. And if you thought playoff soccer was done in Philadelphia with the Union not making the playoffs, you're WRONG! Philadelphia Union II defeated Crown Legacy 4-3 on penalty kicks to advance to the MLS Next Pro Eastern Conference Finals

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01:03:43

Episode 325 - The Union Miss The Playoffs For The...

The Free Kick ·

2024/10/24

With the Philadelphia Union's 2-1 loss to FC Cincinnati, that means no playoff soccer for the Union for the first time since 2017. What looked to be a promising start with a Quinn Sullivan goal in the second minute, defensive mistake cost the Union once more and saw their season come to an end. Todd goes over the latest news in MLS that includes: Should the Union sign Fabian Herbers, Union II to take on Crown Legacy, Jeremy Rafanello and Quinn Sullivan sign new long-term contracts with the Union

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01:03:36

Episode 324 - The Union No Longer Control Their...

The Free Kick ·

2024/10/08

The Philadelphia Union fell to the Columbus Crew by a score of 3-2, meaning the Union no longer control their playoff hopes. Todd shares his thoughts from his trip to Lower.com Field and reflects on the Union’s overall performance against the Crew. Topics include: the Union’s mood in the locker room now that they no longer control their playoff destiny, the Crew performing like a big-market team while the Union resemble a small-market team, the Union’s need for more athletic players, whether things

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01:02:37

Episode 323 - Do The Union Deserve To Be In The...

The Free Kick ·

2024/10/04

The Philadelphia Union fell to Orlando City by a score of 2-1 on Wednesday night in a game that could have seen the Union lose by multiple goals but also end in a draw. Todd shares his thoughts on Alejandro Bedoya and Olivier Mbaizo starting over Quinn Sullivan and Nathan Harriel, the Union's inconsistency in starting games, and whether the Union are scoreboard watching. Orlando City v Philadelphia Union: Orlando Should've been up by multiple goals in the first 20 minutes: [7:25] Starting

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Episode 323 - Do The Union Deserve To Be In The...

The Free Kick ·

2024/10/04

The Philadelphia Union fell to Orlando City by a score of 2-1 on Wednesday night in a game that could have seen the Union lose by multiple goals but also end in a draw. Todd shares his thoughts on Alejandro Bedoya and Olivier Mbaizo starting over Quinn Sullivan and Nathan Harriel, the Union's inconsistency in starting games, and whether the Union are scoreboard watching. Orlando City v Philadelphia Union: Orlando Should've been up by multiple goals in the first 20 minutes: [7:25] Starting

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Episode 322 - Andrew Rick Shines Bright In The Big Apple

The Free Kick ·

2024/09/20

The Philadelphia Union defeated NYCFC 5-1, marking their second-largest away victory in the last three seasons. With Andre Blake still sidelined due to a groin injury, the Union turned to 18-year-old homegrown goalkeeper Andrew Rick for a second consecutive game—and what a decision that was! Rick made seven crucial saves to secure the Union's win. Todd shares his thoughts on the game, discussing Andrew Rick's standout performance, Jakob Glesnes' vital goal, the Union's ability to convert their

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