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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 and José Nuñez, in which they are 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!
Episodes
The Free KickEpisode 449 - Thank You Alejandro Bedoya
The Philadelphia Union ended decision day with a 4-1 win over Toronto FC, with both Quinn and Cavan Sullivan scoring in the victory. Todd and José discuss…
The Free KickEpisode 448 - Union Look To Lock Up The Six Seed Against Toronto (feat. Dax McCarty)
The Philadelphia Union look to lock up the six seed in the East with a win over Toronto FC. Joining Todd to help preview the match is former longtime MLS…
The Free KickEpisode 447 - Should There Be Concern That Union Are Winless in Their Last Three
The Philadelphia Union have now gone three consecutive games without a win after falling 1-0 to FC Cincinnati, a result that guarantees the Union can finish no…
The Free KickEpisode 446 - Union Pick Up Surprising Point Against Nashville (feat. Nate Bukaty)
In what many would consider a shock result, the Philadelphia Union picked up a point against Supporters' Shield winners Nashville SC on a night that saw the…
The Free KickEpisode 445 - Union Suffer First Loss Since May 24 in 2-1 Loss to New England
The Philadelphia Union's 15 game unbeaten run has finally come to an end with a 2-1 loss to New England Revolution. Todd discusses the latest MLS news that…
The Free KickEpisode 444 - Union Extend Unbeaten Streak to 15 with 2-2 Draw Against Charlotte
Philadelphia Union drew against Charlotte 2-2, which sees there 8-game winning run come to an end, but their unbeaten run continues to 15. Todd and José…
The Free KickEpisode 443 - Bruno Damiani & Milan Iloski Lead Union to 3-1 Win Over Chicago (feat. Jessica Charman)
The Philadelphia Union continue to roll, defeating the Chicago Fire by a score of 3–1 behind a brace from Bruno Damiani and Milan Iloski's 18th goal of the…
The Free KickEpisode 442 - Union Extend Unbeaten Run to 13 with 2-1 Win Over Real Salt Lake
Philadelphia Union extended their unbeaten run to 13 with a 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake with goals from Bruno Damiani and Milan Iloski. Todd and José share…
The Free KickEpisode 441 - What Kind of Impact Will USMNT Call Up Have on Union Trio (feat. Chris Wittyngham)
After recently returning to Philadelphia Union will their time away with the USMNT, Cavan Sullivan, Frankie Westfield and Neil Pierre look to continue to build…
The Free KickEpisode 440 - Philadelphia Union Acquire Mark McKenzie
The Philadelphia Union announced that they have re-acquired defender Mark McKenzie, with the deal taking effect in January 2027. Todd and José discuss their…
The Free KickEpisode 439 - Union Set Club Record of 12 Unbeaten with 4-2 Win Over Orlando
Philadelphia Union continued their unbeaten streak on Saturday night with a 4-2 victory over Orlando City, which sees the Union sit comfortably in 6th place in…
The Free KickEpisode 438 - Relentless Union Complete 4-3 Comeback
For the third time in 11 games, the Philadelphia Union once again overcame a 2+ goal deficit, defeating Sporting KC 4-3, which sees the Union move into 6th…
The Free KickEpisode 437 - Cavan Sullivan, Neil Pierre and Frankie Westfield Called-Up to USMNT (feat. Callum Williams)
The Philadelphia Union are looming to extend their 10 game unbeaten streak as they face off against Sporting KC this Saturday on the road. Todd and José are…
The Free KickEpisode 436 - The Homegrown Takeover is Alive and Well in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia continued their winning ways Sunday night as they defeated San Diego FC 5-0, to mark the clubs second consecutive 5-0 win. Todd and José…
The Free KickEpisode 435 - Bruno Damiani Bags First Career Hat TricK in 5-0 Union Win Over Cincinnati
Philadelphia Union picked up their biggest thrashing under interim head coach Ryan Richter, as they defeated FC Cincinnati by a score of 5-0 with Bruno Damaini…
The Free KickEpisode 434 - Union Continue to Fly Under Ryan Richter With Eighth Straight Game Unbeaten
Philadelphia Union found a way to grind out a win over CF Montréal as Danley Jean Jacques and Cavan Sullivan scored in the 2-0 victory. Todd and José discuss…
The Free KickEpisode 433 - Can The Union Make it Eight Straight Unbeaten Since World Cup Break? (Feat. Moisés Linares)
The Philadelphia Union play host to CF Montréal on Saturday, as the Union look to extend their unbeaten streak to eight games since the World Cup break. Todd…
The Free KickEpisode 432 - Cavan Sullivan Continues Case For USMNT Call-Up
The Philadelphia Union continued their flying start under interim head coach Ryan Richter, defeating Red Bull New York 3-1 behind goals from Milan Iloski…
The Free KickEpisode 431 - MLS' Latest Homegrown Wave Ahead of Red Bull New York (ft. Chris Wittyngham)
The Philadelphia Union return to action on Saturday night as they face off against Red Bull New York, looking to keep their six-game unbeaten run intact. Todd…
The Free KickEpisode 430 - Neil Pierre Shines in Philadelphia's 1-1 Draw Against Austin
The Philadelphia Union remain unbeaten through interim head coach Ryan Richter's first six MLS games, as the Union and Austin played to a 1-1 draw at Q2…
The Free KickEpisode 429 - Broad Street Sullivans
Philadelphia Union and Inter Miami played to a 2-2 draw on Wednesday night, in a match where the Philadelphia Union looked the better side. In a game that…
The Free KickEpisode 428 - Philadelphia Union Erase Another 2-0 Deficit, As They Defeat NYCFC 3-2
The Philadelphia Union have made it back-back MLS games that they have comeback from 2-0 deficits in MLS, as they scored three goals in the second half with…
The Free KickEpisode 427 - Julián Carranza's Return is Spoiled By Philadelphia's 3-1 Win Over Necaxa
The Philadelphia Union picked up a 3-1 win over Necaxa on Sunday night for their first win of Leagues Cup, ruining Julián Carranza's return to Subaru Park for…
The Free KickEpisode 426 - Major Controversy As Philadelphia Loses 1-0 to Cruz Azul
The Philadelphia Union fell 1-0 to Cruz Azul in a match filled with controversy, as no penalty was awarded for what appeared to be a clear handball, and Cavan…
The Free KickEpisode 425 - Union Complete 3-2 Victory Over Atlanta United
In what will surely go down as one of the greatest games in Philadelphia Union history as they came from behind and defeated Atlanta United by a score of 3-2…
The Free KickEpisode 424 - Can the Union Make It Three Wins in a Row against Last Place Atlanta? (feat. Jessica Charman)
After defeating the Seattle Sounders 1-0 on Saturday and the New York Red Bulls 3-1 last Wednesday, the Philadelphia Union turn their attention to last-place…
The Free KickEpisode 423 - Milan Iloski Lifts The Union Over Struggling Seattle Sounders
Two games into the Ryan Richter era, the Philadelphia Union have two wins, edging the struggling Seattle Sounders 1–0 thanks to Milan Iloski's fifth…
The Free KickEpisode 422 - The Ryan Richter Era Kicks Off With a 3-1 Win Over Red Bull New York
The Ryan Richter era is officially underway, as the Philadelphia Union defeat Red Bull New York by a score of 3-1, marking the Union's first win under the…
The Free KickEpisode 421 - Recapping the 2026 Fifa World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially come to an end after a month of matches across North America. Todd is joined by Jasmine Ferreira and Mike Barrera to…
The Free KickPlayer Interviews: Kai Wagner, Nathan Harriel, Jon Scheer (7/18/26)
Todd was down at Philadelphia Union training on Saturday, for Kai Wagner's first interview with the media since he returned to the club from Birmingham City…
The Free KickEpisode 420 - Kai Wagner is Back With Philadelphia Union, What's Next For Club?
In a shocking turn of events, just six months after leaving the Philadelphia Union for Birmingham City in the English Football Championship, Kai Wagner has…
The Free KickEpisode 419 - A Slew of Changes to Philadelphia Union's Coaching Staff
The Philadelphia Union have been busy over the last couple of weeks, with the club announcing the promotion of Paul Killian to Academy Director, Ben Moane…
The Free KickEpisode 418 - Anthony Fontana Returns to Subaru Park For First Time Since 2021 (feat. Anthony Fontana)
On Monday, Philadelphia Union II took on Côte d'Ivoire at Subaru Park in the African nation's final tune-up before the start of its World Cup campaign…
The Free KickEpisode 417 - Philadelphia Union Fire Bradley Carnell, Name Jon Scheer As Sporting Director
The Philadelphia Union announced on Wednesday that they have parted ways with head coach Bradley Carnell after a 1-10-4 start in MLS this season. The club…
The Free KickEpisode 416 - Yet Again The Union Collapse on The Road in 6-4 Loss To Inter Miami
The first half of the MLS season has come to an end, with the Philadelphia Union losing to Inter Miami 6–4 after blowing a two-goal lead. Todd and José discuss…
The Free KickEpisode 415 - Will Bradley Carnell Be in Charge After Inter Miami Match? (feat. Jake Zivin)
The Philadelphia Union have one last match before MLS pauses for the FIFA World Cup break, with the Union taking on the defending MLS Cup champions, Inter…
The Free KickEpisode 414 - Union Remain Winless at Home in MLS With 1-1 Draw Against Columbus
The Philadelphia Union remain winless in six home MLS matches after drawing 1–1 with the Columbus Crew, thanks to a goal from Milan Iloski that tied the game…
The Free KickEpisode 413 - Cavan Sullivan Scores First MLS Goal in 4-3 Loss to Orlando City
The Philadelphia Union crawled back from being 2-0 and then 3-1 down to Orlando City to eventually fall 4-3 down in Orlando, as the Union now sit in last place…
The Free KickEpisode 412 - Union Blow Lead, Lose 2-1 to New England Revolution
The Philadelphia Union blew a 1–0 lead to the New England Revolution, losing 2–1 and extending their winless streak to five games. Todd and José discuss their…
The Free KickEpisode 411 - Looking For Points Against Red Hot New England Revolution (feat. Mike Watts)
The Philadelphia Union are looking to continue their fine road form, where they are 1-1-1 in their last three away matches, as they head north to take on the…
The Free KickPlayer Interviews: Frankie Westfield, Milan Iloski & Bruno Damiani (5/5/26)
Todd and José were both able to attend Philadelphia Union training on Tuesday afternoon to interview Milan Iloski and Bruno Damiani. Both players talked about…
The Free KickEpisode 410 - Frankie Westfield & Cavan Sullivan Shine in 0-0 Draw Against Nashville
The Philadelphia Union and Nashville SC played to a 0–0 draw on Saturday night at Subaru Park, leaving the Union still searching for their first home win this…
The Free KickEpisode 409 - Catching Up With Ian Glavinovich
José Nuñez is joined by former Philadelphia Union player Ian Glavinovich to talk about the former defenders time in Philadelphia, during last years winning…
The Free KickEpisode 408 - Early Goal, Own Goal and Red Card Sink Union as They Fall 2-0 to The Crew
After going unbeaten in their last three games, including picking up four points in their last two away games, the Union fell to the Columbus Crew by a score…
The Free KickEpisode 407 - Needing Three Points in Columbus (feat. Chris Doran)
The Philadelphia Union look to conclude their road trip with three points against the Columbus Crew, which would see the Union go unbeaten in their last four…
The Free KickEpisode 406 - Heartbreak in Toronto as Union Blow 2-0 Lead in Chaotic 3-3 Draw
Things were looking good for the Philadelphia Union as they led 2-0 against Toronto FC before conceding two goals to Josh Sargent and Kobe Franklin. In the…
The Free KickEpisode 405 - Union Lose Four Points to D.C. United
The Philadelphia Union were held to zero goals once again by D.C. United, as United took four points off the Union during the regular season. Despite the draw…
The Free KickEpisode 404 - Union Look For Back-Back Wins For The First Time in 2026 (feat. Nate Bukaty)
After last weekend's 2-1 comeback win over CF Montréal, the Philadelphia Union will look to earn back-to-back wins for the first time in 2026 as D.C. United…
The Free KickEpisode 403 - Six Game Losing Streak Ended With 2-1 Win Over CF Montréal
After starting the season 0-6, the Philadelphia Union picked up their first win of the season with a 2-1 victory over CF Montréal. Todd and José discuss the…
The Free KickEpisode 402 - Can The Union Turn It Around Against Struggling Montréal (feat. Jessica Charman)
The Union look to turn around their disappointing season with at least a point against struggling CF Montréal this Saturday. The Union come into the match…
The Free KickEpisode 401 - Worse Start to A Season For Defending Supporters' Shield Winners as Union Start 0-6
The Union's horrid run in 2026 continued Saturday night with a 2–1 loss to Charlotte FC, with the Union's equalizing goal lasting only a minute before…
The Free KickEpisode 400 - Union's Nightmare Start Continues With 2-1 Loss to Chicago Fire (feat. Owen Hewitt)
The Philadelphia Union's historically bad start to the 2026 MLS season continued Saturday afternoon against the Chicago Fire with a 2–1 loss, marking five…
The Free KickEpisode 399 - How Much Worse Can it Get For The Union?
Somehow, someway things continue to seem to get worse and worse for the Philadelphia Union as they fall to Atlanta United FC 3-1 in the battle of two winless…
The Free KickEpisode 398 - First Loss in CCC as Union Fall to Club América 1-0
The Philadelphia Union fell to Club América by a score of 1-0 at Subaru Park in the first leg of the Round of 16 in the Concacaf Champions Cup, marking the…
The Free KickEpisode 397 - Union Start 0-3, First Time Since 2012
The Philadelphia Union fell to the San Jose Earthquakes by a score of 1–0, making it three straight losses to start the season for the club. It marks the first…
The Free KickEpisode 396 - Union Make it Four Losses in Last Six Against NYCFC
The Philadelphia Union lose their second straight game in MLS, falling 2–1 to NYCFC. The loss makes it four defeats in the last six meetings against the…
The Free KickEpisode 395 - Union Fall 1-0 to D.C. United As Baribo Gets Revenge
The Philadelphia Union dropped their MLS season opener to D.C. United by a score of 1–0, with former Union player Tai Baribo scoring the lone goal of the…
The Free KickEpisode 394 - Philadelphia Union Explode For Five Goals Against Defence Force
The Philadelphia Union started their 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup campaign against Defence Force with a bang, defeating them 5–0. The victory saw Ezekiel…
The Free KickEpisode 393 - Philadelphia Union Sign Geiner Martínez & Agustín Anello
The Philadelphia Union have continued to stay busy this offseason, signing Colombian center back Geiner Martínez from Uruguayan side Juventud and American-born…
The Free KickEpisode 392 - Philadelphia Union Breeze Past Tampa Bay Rowdies in Preseason Friendly
The Philadelphia Union kicked off the first of two preseason games in Clearwater, Florida with a 2–0 win over the Tampa Bay Rowdies, with Alejandro Bedoya and…