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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
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Episode 279 - Philadelphia Union To Focus On Youth Heavily In 2024?
In the last Philadelphia Union specific podcast before Todd heads out to Anaheim for the United Soccer Coaches Convention, Jose Nunez joins him to talk about…
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Episode 278 - MLS Axe The US Open Cup
Todd recaps the latest news around MLS that includes, The Chicago Fire hiring Frank Klopas, St . Louis FC have acquired Chris Durkin in exchange for Jared…
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Episode 277 - 2023 End of Season Review
With the Philadelphia Union's 2023 End of The Season Press Conference wrapped up, that puts an end to the never ending 2023 MLS Season. Todd takes a look back…
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Episode 276 - The End of An Era (2019-2023)
The Philadelphia Union's 2023 season came to an end on Saturday with a 1-0 loss to FC Cincinnati with a controversial goal given. Todd gives his thoughts on…
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Episode 275 - The Union Sweep New England
The Philadelphia Union SWEEP New England with their 1-0 victory over the Revs last Wednesday in Game 2 of the First Round Playoff Series. With the Union's…
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Episode 274 - Is It Really Playoff Time?
Its finally playoff time! Todd talks about the scores around MLS from the first round of the opening games in the 2023 MLS playoffs, and MLS investigating…
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Episode 273 - The Union End Decision Day On A Low In New England
The last regular season game of the 2023 MLS season ends in defeat for the Philadelphia Union as they lose to New England Revolution by a score of 2-1. With…
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Episode 272 - 2023 Media Fantasy Camp Review/Alejandro Bedoya & Kai Wagner Won't Be Back Next Year?
Part one of our two part crossover podcast, Todd Lewis from The Free Kick and Jillian and Kyle from The One Team We Agree On discuss their experiences at this…
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Episode 271 - The Union Earn Their Fourth 0-0 Draw At Home
The Philadelphia Union end their last regular season home game with yet again another draw, as they are held scoreless by Nashville SC. This is the Union's…
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Episode 270 - Union's Front Three Clicking At The Right Moment
After 5 straight draws the Philadelphia Union are back in the win column after a 3-2 victory over Atlanta United, which sees the Union move into third place in…
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Episode 269 - Andre Blake Keeps Union's Top 4 Hopes Alive
Todd discusses his thought's on Saturday night's Columbus Crew v Philadelphia Union match and talks about Andre Blake's big performance, Union not capitalizing…
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Episode 268 - Oh Ophelia (feat. Kyle Almoney and Jose Nunez)
After a snooze fest of a game between Philadelphia Union and LAFC, there probably wasn't a need for a podcast, but Kyle Almoney and Jose Nunez join the podcast…
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Episode 267 - Quinn Sullivan Provides A Major Spark Off The Bench Against Charlotte FC
For the Philadelphia Union, they concede the first goal yet again on the road, but fight there way back to a 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC Wednesday night…
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Episode 266 - Philadelphia Union Blow A 2-0 Lead For The First Time Since 2018
For the first time since 2018, the Philadelphia Union blow a 2-0 lead, as FC Cincinnati fights back in the second half to earn a 2-2 draw, which sets them 11…
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Episode 265 - Is The Supporters' Shield Race Over? (feat. Devon Kerr)
It's been a hot minute since we last have had a commentator on the podcast to preview a weekend game, and joining Todd to preview this weekend's Philadelphia…
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Episode 264 - Union's Big Win Over Red Bulls Overshadowed By Kai Wagner News?
With the Philadelphia Union's 4-1 victory over New York Red Bulls, that makes it 12 games in a row now that the Union haven't lost to Red Bulls. Todd discusses…
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Episode 263 - How Much Are The Last Couple Transfer Windows Hurting The Union?
After a strong performance against DC United over the weekend, Philadelphia Union fall to Toronto FC by a score of 3-1. Todd discusses his thoughts from the…
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Episode 262 - The 2022 Philadelphia Union Show Up Down in DC
The 2022 Philadelphia Union decided to show up in Washington DC Saturday night, instead of the 2023 version that had been shut out twice in 2023 by DC United…
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Episode 261 - Philadelphia Union Blank Monterrey For Third Place in Leagues Cup
And just like that, that's a wrap on Leagues Cup 2023, as the Philadelphia Union defeat Monterrey in the third place game by a score of 3-0. Todd gives his…
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Episode 260 - Is The Union's Dominance Over?
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Episode 259 - Is Chester Ready For Messi? (feat. Jose Nunez and Dave Miller)
With the Philadelphia Union's 2-1 victory over Queretaro, the Union now move on to face Messi and Inter Miami in the semi-finals of Leagues Cup! Joining the…
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Episode 258 - Sit Down, Be Humble
Philadelphia Union v New York Red Bulls: Jim Curtin calls out Red Bulls for their antics: [7:06] Not the best first half from the Union: [17:45] Mikael Uhre's…
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Episode 257 - Is It Leagues Cup or US Open Cup?
Thank goodness for postponements because that means podcast! Todd goes over his thoughts from the Philadelphia Union v DC United game last Thursday and…
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Episode 256 - Welcome Tai Baribo (feat. Skyler Hoffner)
In the latest podcast Todd is joined by Skyler Hoffner of Philly Union Nation to discuss the latest MLS news that includes: Portland Timbers acquire Bryan…
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Episode 255 - Chaos in Week One Of Leagues Cup (feat. Billy Myers)
The impossible happened, Todd recorded a podcast covering Week 1 of Leagues Cup! Todd was joined by returning guest/co-host Billy Myers to discuss the latest…
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Episode 254 - It's Time For Leagues Cup! (feat. Nick Adcock)
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Episode 253 - Make That 5 Straight Wins Against NYCFC
With the Philadelphia Union's 2-1 victory over NYCFC on Saturday, that makes it 5 straight games in all competitions that the Union have defeated NYCFC. Todd…
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Episode 252 - ChuChu
All aboard the CHUCHU TRAIN!! No Jose Martinez, no problem for the Philadelphia Union as they defeat Nashville SC 2-0 Wednesday night at Geodis Park. Todd goes…
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Episode 251 - The Union Remain Winless Against The Galaxy For Over A Decade
In the latest podcast Todd discusses the latest MLS transfers from around the league, including the Union loaning Brandan Craig to Austin FC. Todd also gives…
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Episode 250 - Atlanta United Block The Union
The Philadelphia Union suffered their first league defeat down in Atlanta for the first time since 2018, as the Union continue to concede the first goal in…
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Episode 249 - Miami, Get 'Flached'
The Philadelphia Union take advantage of a 'Messi-Less' Inter Miami team Saturday night. With that win over Miami, the Union have only lost once in their last…
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Episode 248 - JOSE MARTINEZ SCORES A WORLDIE
After being down by 2 goals on the road again, the Philadelphia Union comeback AGAIN! Despite the late game heroics by Jose Martinez down in Orlando, there was…
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Episode 247 - The One Team We ALL Agree On (feat. Kyle and Jillian Almoney)
With no Union game for until next Wednesday, why not bring fans onto the podcast? Returning to the podcast is Kyle and Jillian Almoney from The One Team We…
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Episode 246 - A Wonder Goal By Trauco
Unfortunately, the Philadelphia Union's 9-match unbeaten streak has come to an end thanks to a Miguel Trauco wonder goal, and goalkeeping heroic's by San Jose…
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Episode 245 - Union Must Be Perfect in San Jose (feat. Ted Ramey)
After a nice little three game home stretch for the Union, they are back on the road, this time heading to the West Coast to take on San Jose Earthquakes…
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Episode 244 - An Electric Atmosphere At Subaru Park
4 straight wins for the Philadelphia Union in MLS as they defeat CF Montreal by a score of 3-0. Todd discusses the latest MLS news that includes: Chris Klein…
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Episode 243 - Union Grind Out Three Points Against Charlotte
Make that three straight wins for the Philadelphia Union as they defeat Charlotte FC by a score of 1-0! The Philadelphia Union are unbeaten in their last 8…
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Episode 242 - Julian Carranza Isn't Long For MLS
The Philadelphia Union have won their last 4/5 games, collecting 13 points out of a possible 15 with their latest win over New England Revolution on Saturday…
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Episode 241 - Finding The Outlet
The Philadelphia Union have won their last 4/5 games, collecting 13 points out of a possible 15 with their latest win over New England Revolution on Saturday…
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Episode 240 - Union's Lackluster Offense Held to Draw by DC United
After a two-week stretch of being away on the road, the Philadelphia Union returned home to Subaru Park to take on DC United on Wednesday night. After a…
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Episode 239 - Chaos Erupts in Colorado
Philadelphia Union get back to back wins on the road with Todd on the road? Maybe it's time for the Union to get him on all remaining road games the rest of…
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Episode 238 - That Wasn't Soccer
Not only has the Philadelphia Union won their first road game of 2023, but they have also won back-back games in the league for the first time this season too…
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Episode 237 - Shifting The Focus Back to MLS (feat. Steve Jolley)
The Philadelphia Union now ship their focus back to the league as the Union heads up i95 to take on New York Red Bulls in a game that has seen both teams…
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Episode 236 - Union Spacing Out
With the Philadelphia Union getting knocked out of the CONCACAF Champions League by LAFC, that calls for an emergency pod to discuss thoughts from the game!…
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Episode 235 - Another Blown Lead Against LAFC (feat. Andrew Deihl)
The Philadelphia Union and LAFC played to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League on Wednesday, with LAFC scoring a late equalizer…
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Episode 234 - Chaos is Perfect For Jose Martinez
Make that three straight games in all competitions that the Philadelphia Union are undefeated in, with their latest coming Saturday against Toronto in a 4-2…
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Episode 233 - Two Goals in 2 Minutes Earns a Hard Point on The Road
The Philadelphia Union FINALLY pick up their first result on the road in MLS with a 2-2 draw against Chicago Fire, after going down by 2 goals! Todd gives his…
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Episode 232 - Vamos Philadelphia (feat. Twitter Spaces Guests)
Our first Twitter Spaces of the 2023 season sees us discuss Wednesday night's Atlas FC v Philadelphia Union game as the Union advances to face LAFC in the…
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Episode 231 - New Formation, Same Result
The Philadelphia Union FINALLY deployed three centerback's to start a game this season, but the result still stayed the same with their fourth loss on the…
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Episode 230 - Philadelphia Union Lacking Confidence
How many positives can you take away from a 0-0 draw at home? The answer is not many. Todd reviews Saturday's Philadelphia Union v Sporting Kansas City game…
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Episode 229 - Union Caught Flat Footed By Orlando
The Philadelphia Union lost their first league game at home since their 1-0 loss to New England Revs on September 3, 2021. And just like most of the season…
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Episode 228 - The Battle of The Depth (feat. Logan Stumph)
Because MLS thought it would be a great idea to play soccer during a FIFA window, we get more Union soccer this weekend! Joining the podcast for the first time…
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Episode 227 - VAR out "VAR's" VAR
Have you ever seen anything like that? VAR overturns a VAR call in the CF Montreal v Philadelphia Union game! Todd breaks down all the action from that game…
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Episode 226 - Tale of Two Different Games
Three days is all you needed to see a completely different Philadelphia Union side from the team that took on Chicago Fire last Saturday. Todd breaks down the…
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Episode 225 - A Hopeful Chicago Fire (feat. Tyler Terens)
After The Philadelphia Union's 2-0 loss last weekend against Inter Miami and their 0-0 draw against Alianza FC in CONCACAF Champions League, the Union returns…
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Episode 224 - Union Get A Humbling Experience in Ft. Lauderdale
First away match of the season for Philadelphia Union's first loss, as they fall to Inter Miami 2-0. Todd gives his thoughts on the game and why it's not time…
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Episode 223 - Looking For Point Against Miami (feat. Franco Panizo)
Joining the podcast to help preview Saturday's Inter Miami v Philadelphia Union match is long-time MLS writer Franco Panizo. Franco talks about his backstory…
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Episode 222 - Philadelphia Union Remain Dominant Over The Crew
The first game of 2023 is official in the books for the Philadelphia Union as they defeat Columbus Crew on opening day by a score of 4-1! Todd discussed the…
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Episode 221 - Can The Union Continue Their Winning Ways v Columbus Crew
It's finally here; the start of the 2023 MLS season is only ONE day away, which sees the Philadelphia Union open at home v Columbus Crew! Todd breaks down…
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Episode 220 - 2023 Season Predictions
It's everyone's favorite time of the year, prediction time! Todd discusses who will be the Union's top goal scorer, assister, best defender, best newcomer…