The Free Kick
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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!
The Free Kick
1w ago
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 thought's on this past weekend's match and discusses the Union's third goal being ruled off for offsid ..read more
The Free Kick
2w ago
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 mentality: [45:11]
Where does MLS rank amongst other leagues
Championship ..read more
The Free Kick
3w ago
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 summer, Andre Blake's performance + injury update, Jack Elliott's MoTM performance, half chances ..read more
The Free Kick
1M ago
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.
News:
Cavan Sullivan makes Union 2 debut: [
Julian Carranza, Oliver Semmle, Jim Curtin a ..read more
The Free Kick
1M ago
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, Union break a scoreless streak from open play, and being sort handed against Portland Timbers ..read more
The Free Kick
1M ago
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 of The Week!
News:
Charlotte FC to sign Celtic's Liel Abada: [3:37]
FC Cinci ..read more
The Free Kick
2M ago
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.
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The Free Kick
2M ago
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!
Philadelphia Union v Saprissa quick preview:
Saprissa league form: [2:32]
Philadelphia Union i ..read more
The Free Kick
2M ago
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 in signing him.
Jose Martinez's shocking night: [2:36]
Jakob Glenses own goal:&nbs ..read more
The Free Kick
2M ago
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 Western Conferences and gives his prediction for 2024 MLS Cup!
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