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?   Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTu ..read more

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 offense is broken: [39:31] 3 Stars: [45:27] 300 episodes: Lo ..read more

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, the Union's struggles against two holding midfielders, Oliver Semmle's big saves, Nate Harriel st ..read more

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 card to Ryan Spaulding, Oliver Semmle's big saves, the Union's road form, and multiple midfielders ..read more

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 three stars.   Philadelphia Union v NYCFC: Overall thoughts: [0:26] Should the Union ..read more

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 Union + too many misses on the transfer market: [23:00] Uncharacteristic goals con ..read more

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 players, and Jack McGlynn the next Union player to be sold? And an unfortunate winner for Blunder ..read more

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 they've lacked for years, Tai Baribo losing his place to Chris Donovan, and the cryptic social m ..read more

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 Professional Development and Matt Real loaned to USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks. Todd als ..read more

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