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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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01:09:52

Episode 301 - Never A Dull Moment

The Free Kick ·

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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01:02:38

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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44:35

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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53:36

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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Episode 294 - Silly Mistakes Lead To Losses

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2024/05/02

Back-back home league losses for Philadelphia Union for the first time since 2021. After trailing 3-0 at the half to Seattle Sounders, the Union fall short of a comeback, scoring 2 unanswered goals in the second half with Jack McGlynn and Daniel Gazdag scoring two minutes apart. Todd gives his overall thoughts on the game and discusses the goals that the Union conceded and how they're simple goals that can't be conceded. Todd also discusses how the Union lack a game changer off the bench, something

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01:05:15

Episode 293 - Real Salt Lake Out Union The Union

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2024/04/29

Philadelphia Union's 7-game unbeaten run in MLS finally comes to an end after a 2-1 home loss to Real Salt Lake. Todd discusses the latest news in MLS that includes: Wilfried Nancy and Columbus Crew agreeing to a contract extension, San Jose Earthquakes sign Hernán López, New England Revolution acquire Xavier Arreaga from Seattle Sounders, Toronto FC acquire Derrick Etienne from Atlanta United, Philadelphia Union II sign Leandro Soria, Jon Scheer promoted to the Director of Academy and

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54:59

Episode 292 - Controversy in Atlanta

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2024/04/16

After being down by two goals, the Philadelphia Union are able to crawl themselves back and draw against Atlanta United 2-2, thanks to goals from Mikael Uhre and Kai Wagner! Todd breaks down the latest news in MLS that includes Kai Wagner and former Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Matt Freese earn Team of The Match Day Honors for week 9, and Julian Carranza and Daniel Gazdag on the verge of making history as the two teammates to score in the same game the most times. Todd also gives his overall

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57:13

Episode 291 - Magic In The Music City

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2024/04/09

Fresh off their trip from Nasville, Todd is joined by Cem Toygar to discuss their experiences in Nashville and also to discuss the Philadelphia Union's 2-1 comeback victory over Nashville to make that three wins in a way now for the Union. Experience in Nashville: Cem's flight experience: [5:00] VIP treatment + overall thoughts of Nashville: [7:38] Nashville v Philadelphia Union: Union away supporters: [20:13] First Half: [24:51] 532 formation compared to 442 diamond: [34:00] Players

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01:02:37

Episode 290 - Down Go The Loons

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2024/04/02

The Philadelphia Union make it back-back wins with their 2-0 win over Minnesota United, earning their first win of the season at Subaru Park. Todd goes over the latest news in MLS that includes: Cavan Sullivan set to sign a HG deal with the Union until he's 18, LAFC sign Maxime Chanot and Kei Kamara, and Jack Elliott, Matt Freese and Fafa Picault earn Team of The Macth Day honors. Todd also gives his thought's from Saturday's game with topics including: Should the Union sell Julian Carranza in the

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Episode 289 - Shortened Union Pick Up First Win Of...

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2024/03/26

Down eight players, six of those being starters, and the Philadelphia Union were able to find a way to beat the Portland Timbers 3-1, earning their first win of the season. Todd gives his thoughts on the game and discusses big performances from Oliver Semmle, Jeremy Rafanello, and Julian Carranza. Mikael Uhre's missed chances, but steps up big with a huge assist. Todd also talks about the latest MLS news including Cavan Sullivan's Union II debut, and Team of the match day honors for the Union.

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Episode 288 - A Point In The Live Music Capital of...

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2024/03/19

Another week, another draw for Philadelphia Union as they draw 2-2 against Austin FC in the first ever match between the two clubs. Todd discusses the news from around the league that includes Philadelphia Union academy player Cavan Sullivan close to signing with City Football Group, MLS to change the U22 initiative, Latif Blessing traded to Houston Dynamo and Ralph Priso traded to Vancouver Whitecaps. Todd also gives his thought's on Saturday's game with discussing the first half v the second half,

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01:02:49

Episode 287 - Union Suffer Worst Loss In Club History

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2024/03/14

Pachuca hand Philadelphia Union their worst loss in club history with a 6-0 defeat in leg 2 of their Concacaf Champions Cup match up. Todd is joined by Kyle and Jillian Almoney of The One Team We Agree On podcast to discuss their thoughts from Tuesday night's humiliating defeat. Topics that were discussed were lack of depth, conceding too many goals, did The Union quit, centerback issues, and is it time to panic 6 games into the season? Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram:

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53:47

Episode 286 - Union Get A Huge Point Thanks To...

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2024/03/04

Another week and more mess ups by the replacement referees in MLS! Todd breaks down this past Saturday's Sporting KC v Philadelphia Union match and talks about that controversial throw-in award to The Union instead of Sporting KC, which eventually led to a corner kick that the Union equalized on. Todd also talks about Jim Curtin's three subs at half time + Nate Harriel starting over Matt Real, Jeremy Rafanello's first MLS start, Alejandro Bedoya provides a spark off the bench, 3 Stars, and Blunder

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48:48

Episode 285 - A Loss Turned into a Tie, Turned into a...

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2024/02/29

Live on Twitter spaces with Jose Nunez to review Tuesday's Philadelphia Union v Deportivo Saprissa match. Topics in the episode include the Atmosphere at Subaru Park from the Saprissa fans, diving into the hispanic market, starting lineup and who impressed, and finally the center back issues for the Union. Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick https://thefreekick.substack.com/ Jose's Social Media: Twitter: @ JoserNunez91

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Episode 284 - Quinn Sullivan Stars Against Chicago Fire

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2024/02/27

Philadelphia Union's Quinn Sullivan continues to impress early on with another big performance for the Union with an assist to his name against Chicago Fire. Todd review's Saturday night's Philadelphia Union v Chicago Fire game and discusses the Union trailing 1-0 at halftime again, Oliver Semmle's debut, Mikael Uhre scoring but also hitting the woodwork, and the domination on the right side of the field for The Union. Todd also quickly previews Tuesday's CCC second leg against Saprissa!

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39:23

Episode 283 - Philadelphia Union Come From Behind...

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2024/02/22

The Philadelphia Union concede first down in Costa Rica thanks to an own goal by Jakob Glesnes, but thanks to a Julian Carranza second half hat trick the Union defeat Deportivo Saprissa by a score of 3-2 in the first leg of Rd. One of the CONCACAF Champions Cup! Todd gives his thoughts on the match including Jose Martinez shocking display on the ball and defending set pieces, Jakob Glesnes' own goal, Quinn Sullivan shines in a big moment, and Julian Carranza shows why teams in Europe are interesting

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52:30

Episode 282 - 2024 Season Predictions

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2024/02/19

With the MLS season fast approaching, that means prediction time! Todd discusses who he believes will lead the Union in Goals + Assists, along with his Philadelphia Union awards that include: Union MVP, Newcomer of The Year, Homegrown of The Year, Biggest Disappointment and Union defender of The Year. Todd also gives his thoughts on the schedule and takes a look at the busy summer the Union are set to face with the Euros, Copa America and the Olympics. Finally, Todd takes a look at the Eastern and

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