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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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All Episodes

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Episode 314 - The Most Depth Ever For The Union?

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2024/08/16

The Philadelphia Union are advancing to the quarterfinals of Leagues Cup after their 4-2 victory over FC Cincinnati! Todd discusses his thoughts from the game, with topics including: The reason for the Union's success during this six game unbeaten run, Mikael Uhre scores his first goal since June 15th, and the depth of the Union might be the best they've had ever? FC Cincinnati v Philadelphia Union: Overall thoughts (Goals/Saves): [2:05] Mikael Uhre's first goal since June 15th + his overall

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Episode 313 - Positive Weekend For The Union & Union II

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2024/08/12

Both the Philadelphia Union and Philadelphia Union II come away with wins this weekend, as the first team defeats CF Montreal by a score of 2-0 in Leagues Cup to set up a matchup against FC Cincinnati, as Union II defeated Chicago Fire II to earn their first win in four games. Todd discusses the latest transfers in MLS including deals by: Real Salt Lake, Columbus Crew, New England Revolution, St. Louis City, and CF Montreal. Todd gives his thoughts from both Union games this weekend, and discusses

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01:05:07

Episode 312 - Union Earn A Hard-Fought Draw Against...

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2024/08/08

The Philadelphia Union are currently riding a four-game unbeaten run as they draw to Cruz Azul in their final Leagues Cup Group Stage game by a score of 1-1. The Union eventually lose in penalty kicks, 5-3, but ultimately win the group, setting up a meeting against CF Montreal on Friday, August 9th. Todd goes over the latest MLS news that includes: Atlanta United sign Alexy Miranchuk, Philadelphia Union acquire $75K in GAM from St. Louis City, Union sign midfielder Danley Jean Jacques from FC Metz,

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53:23

Episode 311 - Dean Smith is Big Mad

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2024/07/30

News: LAFC finalizing a deal to sign Nottingham midfielder, Lewis O’Brien on loan: New York Red Bulls finalizing a deal to sign Jean-Philippe Gbamin: FC Cincinnati sign Chidozie Awaziem: Philadelphia Union sell Richard Odada to Dundee United: Paxten Aaronson/Nate Harriel/Jack McGlynn shine at olympics: Philadelphia Union v Charlotte FC: Pretty boring game: Dean Smith calls that the worst match he's been apart of since being in MLS/calls out Union's pitch: Tai Baribo responds to Dean

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Episode 310 - Back-to-Back Hat Tricks For The Union?!

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2024/07/22

Make that back-to-back wins now for the Philadelphia Union, and back-to-back hat tricks as well, as the Union defeat Nashville SC by a score of 3-0, thanks to a Daniel Gazdag hat trick! Todd discusses the latest news in MLS including: Mason Toye traded to Portland Timbers, Diego Gomez to be sold by Inter Miami to Brighton, and new MLS roster rule changes. Todd also discusses his overall thought's from Saturday's game against Nashville, including: Union go up by multiple goals at halftime for only

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Episode 309 - Tai Baribo's Flawless Hat Trick

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2024/07/19

The Philadelphia Union have finally ended their 10 game winless streak with a 5-1 win over New England Revolution, with Tai Baribo scoring his first career hat trick, Andre Blake and Jose Martinez returning to the lineup, and Cavan Sullivan becoming the youngest player to debut in MLS history! Todd discusses the Sam Adeniran being traded from St. Louis City to the Philadelphia Union and what it means for the club. Todd also discusses his thought's from Wednesday's game and discusses Tai Baribo's big

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52:03

Episode 308 - Mentally Fragile

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2024/07/15

The Philadelphia Union still can not win a match, after losing 2-1 to Toronto FC. It's been almost two months since the Union's 3-0 win over New England Revolution on May 18th, and the Union, despite having the lead continue to find ways to lose games. Todd discusses Gregg Berhatler getting fired by the USSF, and how Conmebol has dropped the ball during Copa America. Todd also gives his thought's on the Toronto v Philadelphia Union match and discusses a wide variety of topics including: Jack

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59:33

Episode 307 - Stopping The Bleeding

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2024/07/09

The Philadelphia Union stop the bleeding for now with their 0-0 draw with New York Red Bulls, making that the first clean sheet for the Union in eight games. Todd discusses the latest news in MLS that includes: Atlanta United sell Caleb Wiley to Chelsea, BJ Callaghan officially to Nashville SC, and Nathan Harriel and Jack McGlynn selected for the olympics with USA! Todd also gives his thought's on Saturday's game against Red Bulls and discusses: Jack McGlynn's best position, Union lucky to not

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Episode 306 - Five Consecutive Losses = Club Record

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2024/07/04

A quick episode with thought's from Philadelphia Union's 4-3 loss to Chicago Fire. Topics discussed include: Jim Curtin is NOT to blame for lack of subs, conceding set pieces regularly, fatigue starting to play a roll in simple mistakes, and Union waste a promising midfield performance. Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick https://thefreekick.substack.com/

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54:14

Episode 305 - Thank You Julián Carranza

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2024/07/02

Make that seven straight games now for the Philadelphia Union, as they struggle to get a win, as they lose 4-2 to CF Montréal. Todd discusses the latest news in MLS that includes: St. Louis City fire Bradley Carnell, Thiago Almada sold by Atlanta United, and the Union officially sell Julián Carranza. Todd also gives his thoughts on the game against Montréal and discusses the goals scored/conceded, switching to a back five from a four, Jim Curtin's thought's on his bench options, and does he feel

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Episode 304 - Trying To Find A Spark

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2024/06/25

Make that eight straight home games now for the Philadelphia Union without a win at Subaru Park, as the Union fall to Charlotte FC by a score of 2-0. Todd discusses the latest news around MLS including New York Red Bulls set to sell Frankie Amaya, and Luchi Gonzalez fired as San Jose Earthquakes manager. Todd also offers his thought's on Saturday's match against Charlotte with topics including: the current winless run, Andrew Rick's debut, Jakob Glesnes sounds off after the game, Tai Baribo & Mikael

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Episode 303 - Tai Baribo SZN

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2024/06/21

Despite fighting back three separate times against FC Cincinnati, it wasn't enough for the Union as Luciano Acosta scores the game winning goal in the 100th minute. The Union got unlikely goals from Tai Baribo and Jesus Bueno, both players who got the start due to injuries and Julian Carranza being sold. Todd gives his thought's on Wednesday night's game and discusses: Silly mistakes continuing to cost the Union, 11th set piece goal scored of the season, Tai Baribo's two goal performance, continuing

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Episode 302 - Union Lose To 9-Man Inter Miami

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2024/06/19

After scoring first against Inter Miami, the Philadelphia Union find a way to loss 2-1 to a 9-Men Inter Miami side that was without Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. Todd goes over the latest news in MLS that includes: Multiple moves by Atlanta United and Columbus Crew, and Houston Dynamo signing Ezequiel Ponce from AEK Athens. Todd also gives his thoughts on the Union's loss to Inter Miami and discusses the comments made by Jim Curtin implying no summer investments to the current team, and Kai Wagner

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Episode 301 - Never A Dull Moment

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2024/06/03

Eight home games played at Subaru Park, and just one win overall as the Union draw their second consecutive game at home in a 2-2 draw against CF Montreal. Todd is joined by Jose Nunez to discuss the draw and talk about: Daniel Gazdag isn't the creative 10 this team needs, who replaces Gazdag while he's away at the euros, not winning a home game since March 30, conceding within the first 50 seconds of the game, harsh to blame the 352 formation, and Jack Elliott getting a red card for a clean tackle

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01:09:55

Episode 300 - Close Down Union Yards

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2024/05/31

Finally, 300 episodes of The Free Kick! Todd is joined by Kyle and Jillian Almoney of The One Team We Agree On to celebrate this major milestone and talk about the Philadelphia Union's 0-0 draw against Toronto FC on Wednesday night. Philadelphia Union v Toronto FC: Five games in a row without a win at Subaru Park: [10:17] Oliver Semmle's big night: [10:55] Toronto's tactics: [20:53] Philadelphia Union's tactics: [27:43] Union playing nervous at home: [32:49] Defense cleaned up, but now the

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Episode 299 - Best Form Of Leon Flach's Life

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2024/05/26

After the Philadelphia Union's draw against Charlotte FC, that's back-back clean sheets on the road now for the Union. Todd discusses the latest news around MLS that includes: Jamir Berdecio called up to the Bolivian National Team, Tai Baribo called up to Israel National Team, Andre Blake signs a long term contract with the Union and Julian Carranza linked to Feyenoord. Todd also gives his thoughts on the Charlotte v Philadelphia Union game and discusses: both the Union and Charlotte's discipline,

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Episode 298 - Is That LL Cool J

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2024/05/21

After six games without a win, the Philadelphia Union go up to Foxborough and defeat the New England Revolution by a score of 3-0 thanks to goals from Daniel Gazdag and Julian Carranza. Todd discusses the latest news in MLS that includes: Nashville fires Gary Smith, Daniel Gazdag officially called up to Hungary for Euros, Oliver Giroud signs with LAFC and MLSPA release Salary guide for Spring of 2024. Todd also discusses his thought's on Saturday's game against New England and discusses: the red

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Episode 297 - Breaking The Wrong Kind Of Records

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2024/05/17

When a raccoon invading the pitch is the most memorable highlight from your last five games, you know things are going poorly for your team. Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to NYCFC saw the Union lose their fourth consecutive home game in the league, which sets a new team record. Todd gives his thoughts on the game and discusses: the Union lacking confidence, Matt Freese's big performance + the Union are the goalie academy of MLS, defensive changes instead of attacking options, no transfers in the summer and

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Episode 296 - Uncharacteristic Mistakes Starting To...

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2024/05/13

With Philadelphia Union's 3-2 loss to Orlando City, that makes it the Union's third loss of the season at Subaru Park. Todd gives his thoughts on the match and discusses the different defensive pairings the Union have deployed this season, Union continue to give up uncharacteristic goals, trailing at halftime, why Damion Lowe over Jack Elliott, and the three stars of the evening. Philadelphia Union v Orlando City: Different defensive pairings: [17:25] 2022 put too much unfair expectations on the

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Episode 295 - Goal Of The Year From Jack McGlynn

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2024/05/07

Thanks to Jack McGlynn, the Philadelphia Union were able to avoid a three game losing streak, which would've been their first in MLS since 2017. Todd talks about the latest Union news which includes: David Vazquez and Andrew Rick both signing Homegrown contracts, and MLS releasing MLS Club Profiles. Todd also discusses Saturday's DC United v Philadelphia Union game and talks about all four of the goals scored in the match, continuing to concede first, Alejandro Bedoya still one of the Union's best

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