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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 114 - Not Relying on Superstars (feat. DC United PxP, Dave Johnson)
Well, joining Todd once again to preview this Saturday's Philadelphia Union v DC United (7/17) is DC United Play by Play announcer Dave Johnson! Dave talks…
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Episode 113 - Undefeated No More on The Road
The Philadelphia Union were back in action on July 4th weekend facing off against Nashville SC (7/3/21), a team that they've never played before! Todd breaks…
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Episode 111 - Traveling With SOB (feat. Heather Reppert and Vince from PST)
Looking to travel and see the Philadelphia Union on the road this Summer/Fall? Well, look no further than Philly Sports Trips! Todd was joined by Sons of Ben…
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Episode 110 - The Pride of Harford County (feat. Cole Turner)
With 5 more days left until the Philadelphia Union returns to action against Atlanta United, it's time to start pumping out Union content again! Joining Todd…
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Episode 109 - Set-Pieces Galore
What a perfect way for the Philadelphia Union to head into the International Break with a 3-0 victory over the Portland Timbers (5-30)! Todd breaks down all…
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Episode 108 - A BLAST From The Past (feat. DC United PxP, Dave Johnson)
Well, it's that time of the week again, another week, another match preview! Joining Todd this week to Preview Sunday's DC United v Philadelphia Union game…
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Episode 106 - We'll Take A Point (feat. Ed Fagan & Ricky Zellefrow)
In what was the Philadelphia Union's most boring game of the season, turned into the longest podcast of the season! Todd was joined by Ed Fagan and Ricky…
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Episode 105 - Listen To Coach Curtin
And just like that the 2021 MLS season has "officially" started for the Philadelphia Union as they pick up their first win of the 2021 MLS season against the…
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Episode 104 - The Real MLS Season Starts Saturday (feat. Chicago Fire PxP, Tyler Terens)
As most Philadelphia Union and Chicago Fire fans would say, the MLS season starts on Saturday. After both teams have got off to a slow start in MLS play, both…
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Episode 103 - Enjoy Jim Curtin While You Have Him (feat. NYCFC Spanish PxP announcer, Roberto Abramowitz)
Joining Todd to Preview tomorrow's Philadelphia Union v NYCFC is Spanish PxP for NYCFC Roberto Abramowitz. Todd and Roberto dive into Roberto's long Sports…
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Episode 102 - Welcome to Andre Blake Park (feat. Twitter Spaces Guest)
We decided to try something different for the podcast, which was to go live right after the game using Twitter Spaces. Todd was joined by a whole bunch of…
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Episode 101 - Soccer Club or Drama Club? (feat. Khobi Price)
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? The Philadelphia Union is finally going to have a home opener after 2 years! Joining Todd to help him preview the…
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Episode 100 - Ernst Mines Another Diamond
The Philadelphia Union have officially kicked off their 2021 MLS Season with a 0-0 draw against the Columbus Crew! Todd discusses Minnesota United continue…
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S2 | Union Trivia Podcast Game 14 | Final Match Up Between Mike Thomas v Ricky Zellefrow
Well, we finally made it to yet again the end of the season for our Union Trivia Podcast! This year's final, we see Mike Thomas take on Ricky Zellefrow to test…
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Episode 98 - Gotta Play The Game (feat. Columbus Crew Radio PxP announcer, Chris Doran)
It's finally here, another MLS season! The Philadelphia Union open up their 2021 season on the road as they face last years defending MLS Cup winners, The…
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S2 | Union Trivia Podcast Game 13 | Semi-Final Match Up Between Mike Thomas v Luke McClung
Well, our last Semi-Finals game sees Mike Thomas take on Luke McClung of The Doopy Brothers podcast! Mike and Luke go head to head with each other testing…
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S2 | Union Trivia Podcast Game 12 | Semi-Final Match Up Between Ricky Zellefrow and Michael Van Sant
In our first Semi-Finals match up we see Ricky Zellefrow take on last season's Champion, Michael Van Sant. Ricky and Michael go head to head in testing their…
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Episode 95 - Champions League Fever (feat. Eddie Mendez)
With The Philadelphia Union getting ready to take on Saprissa in their first-ever CONCACAF Champions League game, Eddie Mendez joins the podcast to help Todd…
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S2 | Union Trivia Podcast Game 11| Round of 8 Match Up Between Rich Lori and Michael Van Sant
In our last quarter-finals match-up, we see last year's final contestants, Rich Lori and Michael Van Sant go head to head and test each other's 2020…
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S2 | Union Trivia Podcast Game 10| Round of 8 Match Up Between Scott Price and Ricky Zellefrow
Well, our second to last quarter-finals game sees two rollercoaster experts, Scott Price and Ricky Zellefrow go head to head and test their 2020 Philadelphia…
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S2 | Union Trivia Podcast Game 9 | Round of 8 Match Up Between Luke McClung and Corey Furlan
Our second quarter-final game sees Luke McClung and Corey Furlan go head to head and test their MLS is Back Philadelphia Union knowledge! We also discuss Jim…
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S2 | Union Trivia Podcast Game 8 | Round of 8 Match Up Between Pat Andrews and Mike Thomas
Well, we're finally in the Rd. of 8 of our Philadelphia Union Trivia Series! We see Pat Andrews and Mike Thomas face off against each other and test their…
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Episode 90 - Thank You 28, Ray Gaddis (feat. Rich Lori)
Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod http://thefreekickpodcast.com/ Rich's Social Media: Twitter: @Rich_Lori
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S2 | Union Trivia Podcast Game 7 | Round of 16 Match Up Between Harry Mumma and Corey Furlan
Game 7 sees last years quarter-finalist, Harry Mumma return to take on founding Sons of Ben member, Corey Furlan. Harry and Corey are tested with The 2012…
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S2 | Union Trivia Podcast Game 6 | Round of 16 Match Up Between Pat Andrews and Hank
Well, as we get close to wrapping up the Rd. of 16, we see Pat Andrews and Hank face off against each other and test their 2016 Philadelphia Union knowledge!…
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S2 | Union Trivia Podcast Game 5 | Round of 16 Match Up Between AJ McClung and Mike Thomas
Game 5 is the MOST intense game we have EVER had in this series! So, make sure you tell your friends, your family, whoever you want, this is an episode people…
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S2 | Union Trivia Podcast Game 4 | Round of 16 Match Up Between Ricky Zellefrow and Evan
"5 in 25": Is where I ask each contestant 5 questions and they have 25 seconds to answer the questions. The clock starts after I read the first question, if a…
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S2 | Union Trivia Podcast Game 3 | Round of 16 Match Up Between Ryan Dietz and Scott Price
How will Game 3 live up to the action from Game 2? Like Todd has alluded to all season long, we're finally joined by 2 brand new people onto the podcast, and…
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S2 | Union Trivia Podcast Game 2 | Round of 16 Match Up Between Ryan Shute and Luke McClung
Well, if you thought Game 1 was exciting, wait until you see what Game 2 has in store! Returning from Season 1 of our Philadelphia Union Trivia Series is, Talk…
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S2 | Union Trivia Podcast Game 1 | Round of 16 Match Up Between Ed Fagan and Michael Van Sant
It is BACK, Ladies and Gentleman! Season 2 of our Union Trivia Podcast has returned with Season 1 Champ, Michael Van San taking on Ed Fagan in game 1! Unlike…
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Episode 82 - The Man Behind The Podcast (feat. Brad Fehr)
After 200+ episodes from The Premier League, to The Champions League, to The London Underground, to now finally The Philadelphia Union, former producer of "The…
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Episode 81 - 2020 Union Recap (feat. Jeff Mitchell)
In the longest episode of the pod, Todd and Jeff Mitchell go all in to send the positive vibes to every Union fan that is down after The Philadelphia Union's…
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Episode 80 - Ernst Tanner Is A Chef (feat. Andrew Fedynyshyn)
Just as promised, another brand new Philadelphia Union fan on the podcast! Todd was joined by, Andrew Fedynyshyn who talked about how he first got into The…
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Episode 79 - Jim Curtin IS MLS COACH OF THE YEAR (feat. Drew Heinold)
With The Union still a week away from their first playoff game of the 2020 season why not bring on fellow Union fans to discuss The Philadelphia Union's 2020…
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Episode 78 - CAN YOU BELIEVE IT
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! THE PHILADELPHIA UNION ARE WINNERS OF THE 2020 SUPPORTERS SHIELD! After 11 years, The Union have FINALLY won a major trophy! We know the…
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Episode 77 - So Easy To Point The Finger
Well, The Columbus game did not go as Union fans would have hoped, the good thing is, The Union still control their destiny. Todd gives his thoughts on…
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Episode 76 - Everyone Wants A Shot At The Number 1 Team (feat. Jordan Angeli)
Can you believe The Union are this close to lifting their FIRST EVER trophy?! Well if The Union want to keep Seattle and Toronto out of reach, they'll have to…
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Episode 75 - Losing To Chicago Would Be "That So Union" (feat. Jeremy Mikula)
Win out, and The Union are the 2020 Supporters' Shield Champions! To help Todd preview Wednesday's (10/28) Philadelphia Union v Chicago Fire game, he was…
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Episode 74 - Biggest Win In Franchise History (Regular Season Only) (feat. Mike Thomas)
With the stakes being as high as they ever were for The Philadelphia Union, they made sure to come out and make a statement against Toronto FC! (10/24) Todd…
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Episode 73 - Soulless Supporters' Shield Foundation
Not only was this last week crazy with the transfer of Brenden Aaronson to RB Salzburg and the Supporters' Shield getting canceled, but The Philadelphia Union…
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Episode 72 - Keep Your Foot On The Gas
This will be the fourth time this season that New England and The Philadelphia Union square off! Todd talks about what went right for New England against…
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Episode 71 - We're In The Playoffs, Relax
Even though The Union dropped points against DC United, they have qualified for the playoffs for the 4th time in 5 years! In what is a jammed packed episode…
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Episode 70 - Welcome Home In 2020
Who would've believed that we would actually be able to attend a Philadelphia Union game in person in 2020? That's exactly what happened for a little over 2000…
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Episode 69 - Grass Or Turf (feat. Ryan Shute)
Well two weeks and The Philadelphia Union are at it again to take on FC Cincinnati (10/7)! To help Todd preview this match is someone well known in the Union…
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Episode 68 - Totally Neutral
This Saturday is The Philadelphia Union's biggest game of the season against Toronto FC (10/3)! Todd breaks down what went right for Toronto v Columbus in…
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Episode 67 - Higuaín Couldn't Do It On A Wet Night In Chester
Still undefeated at Subaru Park!! Even with the superstar line-up Inter Miami possess, they were no match for the homegrown talent of The Philadelphia Union!…
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Episode 66 - We're From Cincinnati, We Don't Need Much Hope To Cling To (feat. Brad Weigel)
An episode unlike any other! With MLS's crazy schedule why not knock out two birds with one stone? The first half of the episode is Todd speaking about the…
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Episode 65 - Anthony Fontana's Dainty Little Doop
What is with Anthony Fontana scoring goals against New England? Todd gives his thoughts on this past Saturdays (9/12) Philadelphia Union v New England…
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Episode 64 - The Squeaky Wheel Gets The Grease (feat. New England Revolution PxP announcer, Brad Feldman)
To help Todd preview the upcoming Philadelphia Union v New England Revolution game (9/12), he was joined by long time New England Revolution play-by-by voice…
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Episode 63 - When You Lose, You Resort To Name Calling (feat. Justin Friedburg)
Well, that victory over New York Red Bull marks the first win for The Philadelphia Union at Red Bull Arena since 2015. Todd is joined by Justin Friedburg to…
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Episode 62 - Organic Rivalries (feat. Matt Cia)
It's Red Bull week yet again! After both the Philadelphia Union and New York Red Bulls are coming off midweek loses, will either team be able to rebound this…
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Episode 61 - No Plan B For The Union (feat. Ricky Zellefrow)
How are we feeling Union fans? Well hopefully not as bad as people on Union Twitter... Todd is joined by Ricky Zellefrow, who hit up Todd because he wanted to…
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Episode 60 - You've Got To Protect Your Home Turf (feat. Columbus Crew Radio PxP announcer, Chris Doran)
It's been far too long since a guest has been on the podcast to help Todd preview The Philadelphia Union's upcoming game. Joining Todd to preview The Columbus…
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Episode 59 - Seitz, Seitz, Seitz, Seitz, Everybody!
8 games into the regular season for The Philadelphia Union and we've yet to see a complete game by them! Well I suppose that doesn't matter if The Union keep…
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Episode 58 - You're Not Our Rival
Well, after The Philadelphia Union's 1-0 victory over The New York Red Bulls, that puts The Union on a 4 game win streak against the Pink Cows at home! Todd…
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Episode 57 - Hopping On The DP Striker Train
Well, after The Philadelphia Union's 0-0 draw against New England to resume the regular season, this was a tough game to try and discuss. Even in the most…
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Episode 56 - MLS is Back-Back (feat. Jordan Wiegand)
Well it has finally happened, Todd has FINALLY found another Union fan in Harford County other than himself and a few of his friends. Jordan Wiegand, of The…
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Episode 55 - SOB 9 (feat. Jon Marks)
As The Union have a week and a couple days before they take on The New England Revs on August 21st, why not continue with our series that started the podcast?…