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
1d ago
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 display, and three stars on the night. Todd opens the show talking about the MLS playoffs and w ..read more
The Free Kick
1w ago
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! Todd goes over his thoughts from the game and talks about the similarities between the first and se ..read more
The Free Kick
1w ago
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. Todd also discusses his thoughts on the game against Cincinnati with topics: Union concede too man ..read more
The Free Kick
1M ago
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 would have been different if Andre Blake had been healthy all season, and the importance of havi ..read more
The Free Kick
1M ago
The Philadelphia Union head down to Chase Stadium this Saturday to face Inter Miami, as the Union look to get into a playoff spot, as they currently sit in 11th place, one point behind Atlanta for the final spot. Joining Todd to preview the game is Kris Duran from the Battered Herons Podcast. Todd and Kris discuss, what makes Inter Miami so dangerous at home, Miami still winning without Messi, Chris Henderson's job at scouting young talent, Miami have stopped conceding first, the match between these two teams in June, and three keys for each team to earn at least a point.
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The Free Kick
1M ago
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 the second time this season, Daniel Gazdag's third MLS hat trick, Olivier Mbaizo's solid night, Je ..read more
The Free Kick
1M ago
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?
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The Free Kick
1M ago
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 Alejandro Bedoya and Olivier Mbaizo over Quinn Sullivan and Nathan Harriel: [7:55]
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The Free Kick
1M ago
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 Alejandro Bedoya and Olivier Mbaizo over Quinn Sullivan and Nathan Harriel: [7:55]
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The Free Kick
1M ago
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 chances, their status as one of the best road teams in MLS over the last three seasons, and their dom ..read more