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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 391 - Neil Pierre Loaned to Lyngby, Korzeniowski Signed
The Philadelphia Union have officially wrapped up their multi-week trip to Marbella, Spain, with matches against Sigma Olomouc, FC Nordsjælland, and FK…
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Episode 390 - From Philadelphia to Louisville — Still Authentic
There is no linear path in soccer, as each journey is unique and different from the others, and that's no different for former Philadelphia Union midfielder…
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Episode 389 - Patience, There Will Be More Signings
In this episode, Todd and José reflect on their recent interview with Kai Wagner and share their biggest takeaways from the conversation. They then discuss the…
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Episode 388 - Kai Wagner Reflects on His Time in Philadelphia
In this episode, Todd and José sit down with Kai Wagner to reflect on his seven seasons with the Philadelphia Union — from his arrival as a relatively unknown…
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Episode 387 - Bedoya and Bender Re-Sign, Uhre Signs With Midtjylland
In this episode, Todd and José break down the Philadelphia Union's latest roster news which includes: Alejandro Bedoya re-signing through 2026, Ben Bender…
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Episode 386 - Philadelphia Union Transfer Kai Wagner to Birmingham City, Finalizing Deal For Japhet Sery Larsen
After years of rumors linking clubs with Kai Wagner, he finally gets his move back to Europe, with the Philadelphia Union selling him to English Championship…
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Episode 385 - Philadelphia Union Sign Finn Sundstrom
The Philadelphia Union announced the signing of 19-year-old center back Finn Sundstrom from USL Championship side North Carolina FC. Todd shares his thoughts…
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Episode 384 - Philadelphia Union Trade Tai Baribo to D.C. United, Jakob Glesnes to LA Galaxy
The Philadelphia Union traded away two major pieces of their 2025 Supporters' Shield–winning team, sending Tai Baribo to D.C. United for $4 million and Jakob…
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Episode 383 - Philadelphia Union Set To Face Defence Force FC in Concacaf Champions Cup
In what continues to be a busy offseason for the Philadelphia Union, the club learned its Concacaf Champions Cup fate on Tuesday night: they will face Defence…
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Episode 382 - Philadelphia Union Sign Ezekiel Alladoh & 2025 EOY Press Conference Updates
The Philadelphia Union finally made it official, announcing the signing of 20-year-old forward Ezekiel Alladoh from IF Brommapojkarna on a three-year deal for…
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Episode 381 - 2026 Philadelphia Union Roster Decisions
With the 2025 Philadelphia Union season officially over following their 1–0 loss to NYCFC last weekend in the MLS Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Union have…
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Episode 380 - Matt Freese's Heroics Prevail NYCFC Over The Union
The Philadelphia Union's 2025 season came to an end Sunday night, as they fell to NYCFC 1–0 thanks to Union slayer Maxi Moralez's goal. The main storyline from…
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Episode 379 - After Sweeping Chicago, Union Face Road-Tough NYCFC
After sweeping the Chicago Fire in the first-round best-of-three, the Union turn their attention to NYCFC, who are coming off a thrilling Game Three win over…
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Episode 378 – Carnell Coach of the Year, Glesnes & Wagner Best XI, Union to Sign Ezekiel Alladoh
With two weeks still remaining until the Union's next playoff game, Todd and José discuss the latest Union news, including Bradley Carnell being named MLS…
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Episode 377 - Union Sweep Chicago, Now Have A Three Week Break
The Philadelphia Union took care of business at SeatGeek Stadium, defeating the Chicago Fire 3-0 thanks to a brace from Tai Baribo and a goal from Bruno…
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Episode 376 - Union Survive Two Goal Collapse Against Chicago Fire
After blowing a 2-0 lead, the Union survived in penalty kicks against the Chicago Fire, taking a 1-0 lead in the Round One best-of-three playoff series. Todd…
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Episode 375 - Will Jack Elliott And The Fire Get Revenge on The Union
The Philadelphia Union will face off against the Chicago Fire in their best-of-three series. The Union won both regular-season matchups against the Fire by…
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Episode 374 - Union Fall 2-0 To Charlotte in What Could Be Alejandro Bedoya's Final Regular Season Start
The Philadelphia Union fell to Charlotte FC by a score of 2-0 in a game that didn't matter for the Union positionally in the table, as they had already…
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Episode 373 - Philadelphia Union Win 2025 Supporters' Shield
The Philadelphia Union clinched the 2025 MLS Supporters' Shield with a gritty 1-0 victory over NYCFC, thanks to Mikael Uhre's lone goal. The Union set a new…
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Episode 372 - Union 6-0 D.C. United AGAIN
The Philadelphia Union find themselves in the driver's seat once again, controlling their own destiny to win the Supporters' Shield. They took care of business…
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Episode 371 - Union Suffer Third Loss Of 2025 Against Nashville
The Philadelphia Union suffered their third loss of 2025 to Nashville SC, falling 3-1 on Tuesday night in the U.S. Open Cup Semifinal. Todd shares his thoughts…
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Episode 370 - Union Suffer Historic 7-0 Defeat To Vancouver
The Philadelphia Union suffered the worst loss in club history, falling 7-0 to the Vancouver Whitecaps, but they remain in first place in the Supporters'…
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Episode 369 - Union Defeat Cincinnati 1-0, Complete League Double For First Time Since 2021
The Philadelphia Union defeated FC Cincinnati 1-0 thanks to Bruno Damiani's goal—his first in seven matches—as the Union completed the league double over…
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Episode 368 - Milan Iloski Shines In Union's 4-0 Crushing Of Chicago Fire
The Philadelphia Union snapped a two-game winless run with a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Fire, thanks to goals from Tai Baribo, Kai Wagner, Danley Jean…
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Episode 367 - 16 Game Unbeaten Streak Snapped Against Red Bulls In 1-0 Loss
The Philadelphia Union's 16-game unbeaten streak against the New York Red Bulls finally came to an end with a 1-0 loss. In a match that saw limited…
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Episode 366 - Union Drop Points To Struggling Toronto
After getting off to an early 1-0 lead in the 4th minute thanks to Indiana Vassilev, the Union conceded another late goal to draw 1-1 with Toronto FC. Todd…
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Episode 365 - Can The Union Keep Their Supporters' Shield Run Up?
With nine games remaining in the MLS regular season, the Philadelphia Union continue to sit atop the Supporters' Shield standings with 50 points. Can they keep…
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Episode 364 - Super Sub Mikael Uhre Scores A Brace To Sink The Rapids 3-1
Mikael Uhre comes off the bench and scores a brace as the Union defeat the Colorado Rapids 3-1, becoming the first team to reach 50 points in MLS this season…
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Episode 363 - Watch Out, You Might Get Carded By Rosendo Mendoza
What could arguably be the most boring and chaotic game for the Philadelphia Union in 2025? Somehow, the Union came out of Houston with a point, tying the…
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Episode 362 - Olwethu Makhanya Continues to Shine As Union Defeat Montréal 2-1
The Philadelphia Union defeated CF Montréal 2-1 thanks to goals from Tai Baribo and Olwethu Makhanya, as the Union remain on top of the Supporters' Shield…
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Episode 361 - A Signature Bit Of Fire As Union Defeat Red Bulls 2-0
The Philadelphia Union snapped a two-game losing streak with a 2-0 win over the New York Red Bulls, extending their unbeaten run against the Red Bulls to 15…
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Episode 360 - Union Lose Back-Back Games For First Time Under Carnell
For the first time under head coach Bradley Carnell, the Philadelphia Union have lost back-to-back games, with their latest defeat a 1-0 loss to Nashville…
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Episode 359 - Lack Of Chances Cost Union In 1-0 Loss To Columbus Crew
The Philadelphia Union fell to the Columbus Crew by a score of 1-0, thanks to a goal from Mo Farsi two minutes into first-half stoppage time. With the loss…
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Episode 358 - Union Grind Out 1-0 Win Over Chicago With Damiani Penalty
The Philadelphia Union continue to find ways to grind out results, defeating the Chicago Fire 1-0 thanks to a Bruno Damiani penalty kick in the 10th minute…
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Episode 357 - Union Set Club Record, Unbeaten In 10 Games, Defeat Charlotte 2-1
The Philadelphia Union continue to roll, this time with a 2-1 win over Charlotte FC, sealed by a 98th-minute game-winning goal from Markus Anderson! The Union…
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Episode 356 - Union Score Two Goals In Five Minutes, Defeat Toronto 2-1
For the second time in four games, the Philadelphia Union completed a comeback, defeating Toronto FC 2-1 with late goals from Nathan Harriel and Kai Wagner…
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Episode 355 - Union Draw 3-3 With Inter Miami, Blow Two Goal Lead
Fans were treated to a thrilling 3-3 draw between the Philadelphia Union and Inter Miami, with the Union blowing a two-goal lead and conceding the equalizing…
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Episode 354 - Union Complete 3-2 Comeback Over LA Galaxy
The Philadelphia Union completed their second-ever comeback from a two-goal, second-half deficit by defeating the LA Galaxy 3-2. Todd is joined by José Nuñez…
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Episode 353 - Heartbreak in Philly As Union Concede Late Equalizer To Crew
The Philadelphia Union conceded a late equalizer to draw 2-2 with the Columbus Crew, dropping to third place in the Eastern Conference (7-3-2, 22 pts). Tai…
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Episode 352 - Philadelphia Union Win First US Open Cup Game Since 2018
The Philadelphia Union hosted and won their first U.S. Open Cup game since 2018, defeating USL Championship side Indy Eleven 5-4 on penalties after regulation…
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Episode 352 - Philadelphia Union Win First US Open Cup Game Since 2018
The Philadelphia Union hosted and won their first U.S. Open Cup game since 2018, defeating USL Championship side Indy Eleven 5-4 on penalties after regulation…
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Episode 351 - Philadelphia Union Defeat Montréal 2-1, Off To Best Start In Team History
The Philadelphia Union defeated CF Montréal by a score of 2-1, earning their third straight win. With that victory, the Union are off to their best start…
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Episode 350 - Philadelphia Union Dominate D.C. United 3-0, Earn Back-Back Wins
The Philadelphia Union took care of business, beating D.C. United by a score of 3-0 thanks to goals from Jakob Glesnes, Danley Jean Jacques, and Bruno Damiani…
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Episode 349 - Philadelphia Union Cruise to 3-0 Win Over Atlanta United
The Philadelphia Union ended a three-game winless streak with a 3-0 win over Atlanta United, with Quinn Sullivan, Danley Jean Jacques, and Tai Baribo scoring…
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Episode 348 - Philadelphia Union Fall 1-0 to NYCFC, Winless in Four of Last Five
The Philadelphia Union fell to NYCFC by a score of 1-0, leaving the Union winless in four of their last five games. The biggest storyline from the game was…
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Episode 347 - Philadelphia Union Trade Dániel Gazdag To Columbus Crew
The Philadelphia Union shocked the MLS world when Tom Bogert first reported that the Columbus Crew had agreed to a deal with the Union to acquire Dániel…
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Episode 346 - Ian Glavinovich Tears His Meniscus In 0-0 Draw Against Orlando City
After beating Orlando City 4-2 in Week One of MLS play, the league's two highest-scoring teams played to a 0-0 draw at Subaru Park in Week Seven. The result…
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Episode 345 - Missed Chances Cost Union A Point Against Inter Miami
The Philadelphia Union found themselves down 2-0 against Miami before Dániel Gazdag brought the score within one. Todd is joined by José Nuñez to discuss the…
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Episode 344 - Union Get A Goal From An Unlikely Player in 1-0 Win Over St. Louis CITY
The Philadelphia Union got a big goal from Ian Glavinovich off a Kai Wagner corner kick as they defeated St. Louis CITY 1-0. With that win, the Union have…
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Episode 343 - Reunion Weekend: Vassilev & Carnell Face Their Former Club (feat. Matt Baker)
It's reunion weekend for Philadelphia Union head coach Bradley Carnell and midfielder Indiana Vassilev, as the duo is set to face off against their former…
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Episode 342 - Penalties, Non Penalty, Flying Hotdogs And A Red Card
The Philadelphia Union fell to Nashville SC by a score of 3-1, marking their first loss of the season. The game was full of controversy, including a…
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Episode 341 - Union Start 3-0 For First Time In Club History
The Philadelphia Union have started the season 3-0 for the first time in club history, as the Union defeated the New England Revolution by a score of 2-0…
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Episode 340 - Baribo Scores Hat Trick As Union Dominate Cincy
The Philadelphia Union are 2-0 to start the season for only the second time in club history, with the first coming during the 2011 season. The Union's attack…
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Episode 339 - Harriel, Vassilev & Damiani Ready for Union's Test vs. Cincinnati (feat. Justin Blair)
The Philadelphia Union look to continue their winning ways as FC Cincinnati comes to town for the Union's 2025 home opener—Bradley Carnell's first match in…
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Episode 338 - Philadelphia Union Dominate Orlando: Baribo's Brace & Carnell's Winning Debut
The Philadelphia Union started the Bradley Carnell era with a bang, defeating Orlando City 4-2 on the opening night of MLS. Four players made their…
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Episode 338 - Philadelphia Union Dominate Orlando: Baribo's Brace & Carnell's Winning Debut
The Philadelphia Union started the Bradley Carnell era with a bang, defeating Orlando City 4-2 on the opening night of MLS. Four players made their…
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Episode 338 - Philadelphia Union Dominate Orlando: Baribo's Brace & Carnell's Winning Debut
The Philadelphia Union started the Bradley Carnell era with a bang, defeating Orlando City 4-2 on the opening night of MLS. Four players made their…
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Episode 337 - What Are The Union Getting In Bruno Damiani (feat. Daniel Solana)
With the signing of Bruno Damiani now official, Todd and José Nuñez are joined by Daniel Solana of ARRIBA BOLSO to discuss what Damiani brings to the…
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Episode 336 - Union To Sign Bruno Damiani From Nacional
The Philadelphia Union are on the verge of signing Nacional forward Bruno Damiani for a club-record fee of $3.4 million, just a week before the start of their…
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Episode 335 - Union Trade Jack McGlynn, Sign Jovan Lukić
Well, Philadelphia Union fans and media alike had a busy weekend with all the news surrounding the club's recent moves! The Philadelphia Union officially…