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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 54 - There's Always Positives In Negative Moments (MLS is Back Tournament - Portland Timbers Review)
Unfortunately The Union's run in the MLS is Back tournament was put to an end by Portland Timbers. But even with the disappointing result against The Timbers…
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Episode 53 - Revenge For The Union Against Sporting KC (MLS is Back Tournament - Sporting KC Review)
Well if The Union wanted to squish their old demons against Sporting KC, then they did just that in their quarter finals victory in the MLS is Back tournament…
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Episode 52 - Shot Of Redemption For The Union (feat. Andy Edwards of Talkin' Touches)
We've made it to match number 5 for The Union, which is their quarter finals match up against Sporting KC in the MLS is Back Tournament. Joining Todd to…
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Episode 51 - Leave It To Bruce Arena To Blow A Crucial Knockout Game (MLS is Back Tournament - New England Revolution Review)
1 Down and 3 more to go for The Union! Todd dives into the latest news this week around MLS that includes, Atlanta United firing manager Frank De Boer after a…
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Episode 50 - Rubiel Vazquez Conspiracy (MLS is Back Tournament - Orlando City Review)
After a long 2 weeks, The Philadelphia Union have finally ended the group stage of the MLS is back tournament; with their last match ending in a 1-1 draw verse…
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Episode 49 - The Refs Get Worse & Worse Every Year (feat. Aurelien Collin)
In this very, very special episode Todd is joined by Philadelphia Union Center Back, Aurelien Collin. Aurelien speaks on being apart of last seasons record…
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Episode 48 - Red Wine & Arepas: How Football is Becoming Venezuela's Religion (feat. Jordan Florit)
In this very special episode, Jordan Florit joins the podcast once again to discuss his upcoming book, 'Red Wine & Arepas: How Football is Becoming Venezuela's…
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Episode 47 - All We Need Is One Superstar (feat. Jay Kington of Inter Miami Podcast)
To help break down The Union's second opponents in the MLS is Back tournament, Todd is joined by Jay Kington of Inter Miami Podcast. Jay breaks down what…
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Episode 46 - Saves By Dre (MLS is Back Tournament - NYCFC Review)
After a long 4 months we finally got to witness Union soccer! The Union spring back into action with a 1-0 victory over NYCFC in their first MLS is Back game…
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Episode 45 - We're Closer To Finding A Cure For COVID Than NYCFC Are To Getting A Stadium (feat. Andrés Emilio Soto of NYCFC Nation)
Well welcome back to "normalcy", where Todd interviews a quest of the opposing team that The Union are facing to review that upcoming game. Joining this week…
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Episode 44 - I Know A Guy Who Creates Shin Guards (feat. Founder and CEO of Kings Pro Oscar Reyes)
Well, it's not every day that you get the pleasure speaking with someone who has played in a World Cup! Todd was joined by the Founder and CEO of Kings Pro…
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Episode 43 - Don't Go Inhaling Sulfur (feat. Jared Nisly)
Now that our Union Quiz/Trivia podcast is over why not give someone their debut on the podcast? Jared Nisly joins Todd to discuss how his Philadelphia Union…
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Union Quiz Podcast Game 15 | First Place Match Up Between Michael Van Sant and Rich Lori
It's finally here! After starting this Union Quiz Podcast series 2 months ago, we've finally made it to the final! Rich has been "Mr. Consistent" in his last 3…
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Episode 41 - We Want A Kevin Durant And Adam Booth Union Billboard (feat. Adam Booth)
Nope this is NOT the Union Quiz Final between Rich Lori and Michael Van Sant. This is a episode with one of the host of SOB: The Pod, the BEST capo in MLS…
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Union Quiz Podcast Game 14 | Third Place Match Up Between Ed Fagan and Ricky Zellefrow
Well guys just two more games to go and our first ever Union Quiz Podcast Series will be complete! In this third place game we have two guys who honestly made…
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Union Quiz Podcast Game 13 | Semi-Finals Match Up Between Michael Van Sant and Ricky Zellefrow
Well folks we made it to the final semi-finals game, and this episode we see Michael Van Sant take on Ricky Zellefrow. These guys have been two of the fastest…
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Union Quiz Podcast Game 12 | Semi-Finals Match Up Between Ed Fagan and Rich Lori
Well what a way to kick off this Memorial Day weekend with our first Semi-Finals game between Ed Fagan and Rich Lori. Rich has been a consistent perform his…
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Union Quiz Podcast Game 11 | Round of 8 Match Up Between Michael Van Sant and Harry Mumma
Well we've finally made it to the last game of the Rd. of 8! Honestly, I think we saved the best for last because in this episode we have two friends, Michael…
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Union Quiz Podcast Game 10 | Round of 8 Match Up Between Mike Thomas and Ed Fagan
We're back with our third match-up of the Rd. of 8, which is a match up that was probably the most anticipated out of the 4. In this match we see Ed and Mike…
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Union Quiz Podcast Game 9 | Round of 8 Match Up Between Rich Lori and Ryan Shute (Talk Doop with Ryan)
Welcome back to game 2 of the Rd. of 8! In this episode we see tournament favorite, Talk Doop with Ryan take on Rich Lori! Before we get into the game we…
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Union Quiz Podcast Game 8 | Round of 8 Match Up Between Scott and Ricky Zellefrow
**WARNING** Because I'm an idiot, I overwrote my audio track in post production and some of Ricky's audio bled through on my track causing the audio to have…
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Union Quiz Podcast Game 7 | Round of 16 Match Up Between Tyler Elliott and Ricky Zellefrow
Well guys we finally made it to the last game of the Rd. of 16!! In this final episode of the first round we have to returning guest in Tyler Elliott and Ricky…
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Union Quiz Podcast Game 6 | Round of 16 Match Up Between Mike Thomas and Brad Youtz
In game 7 of the Rd. of 16, we see Mike Thomas take on one of the foundering Members of SOB, Brad Youtz. In this match-up that Todd says "Is the match-up I was…
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Union Quiz Podcast Game 5 | Round of 16 Match Up Between Pat Andrews and Ed Fagan
Well, we're nearing the end on the Round of 16 and today's match up sees two familiar faces return to the podcast! We welcome back Pat "Savage" Andrews and Ed…
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Union Quiz Podcast Game 4 | Round of 16 Match Up Between Anthony Oliver and Rich Lori
Welcome to game 4 of our Union Quiz Tournament series! Honestly guys, I think this was our MOST competitive game yet! We got to welcome back an old friend to…
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Union Quiz Podcast Game 3 | Round of 16 Match Up Between Harry Mumma and Devin Garcia
Welcome to Game 3 of our Union Trivia Podcast! In this episode we again see two brand new people making their debuts on the podcast. Harry Mumma and producer…
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Union Quiz Podcast Game 2 | Round of 16 Match Up Between Anthony Nicolodi and Ryan Shute
We're back for game 2 of the Round of 16! In this round we see Anthony Nicolodi take on potential tournament favorite, Ryan Shute aka Talk DOOP with Ryan!…
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Union Quiz Podcast Game 1 | Round of 16 Match Up Between Ken Mack and Scott
Well, it's delayed, but it's finally here. OUR FIRST EPISODE (second game) of our Philadelphia Union Quiz tournament where Union fans go head to head against…
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Episode 26 - Welcome to The Jakob Glesnes Show
WOW! What a night of soccer, right Union fans?! Honestly, I'm lost for words to type for the show description, I'm lost for words to speak on this podcast, but…
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Episode 25 - LAFC v Philadelphia Union Preview (feat. Jerry Jimenez of Heart of LAFC Podcast)
Can you guys believe it? We're coming up on week 2 of MLS! You guys miss the latest MLS news, don't worry, Todd has you covered! Unfortunately we had no luck…
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Episode 24 - FC Dallas v Philadelphia Union Review
Unfortunately the weekend ended in disappointment for The Union as they lost to FC Dallas 2-0. Todd gives his thoughts on the game, along with his thoughts on…
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Episode 23 - FC Dallas v Philadelphia Union Preview (feat. Buzz Carrick of 3rd Degree Net)
It's finally here! The start of the 2020 MLS season! The first week of the 2020 MLS season sees our Philadelphia Union take on FC Dallas down at Toyota Stadium…
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Episode 22 - 2020 Philadelphia Union Predictions
It's that time of year again, everyone's yearly MLS predictions or in this cause Philadelphia Union predictions! Todd discusses if he believes The Union did…
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BC Episode 3 - London Underground Series | District Line FC (feat. Manager Jason Hill)
So, this will be the last London Underground episode released for about a month or so as the MLS is 2 weeks away! In this episode Todd and Tyler are joined by…
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BC Episode 2 - London Underground Series | Jubilee FC (feat. Manager Omar El-Essawi)
So, again like last week, this is another London Underground Episode. This time Todd was joined by Omar El-Essawi who is the manager of Jubilee FC. Omar talks…
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BC Episode 1 - London Underground Series | Piccadilly FC (feat. Manager Cem Toygar)
Since there won't be any new episodes for 2 weeks, why not re-release some Bonus Content for you guys? This was a Series created by Todd with the support of…
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Episode 18 - The ReUNION (feat. Tyler Elliott)
Do you like origin stories? Here's a little treat to all of you day 1 listeners from back in the Premier League days of the podcast! Todd was joined by his old…
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Episode 17 - We Love The Union, We Do (feat. Heather Reppert)
Who would've thought January would be flying by this fast?! As the guest list continues to wind down, Todd was joined by Heather Reppert who is the new Sons of…
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Episode 16 - Get Yourself A Glue Guy (feat. Ricky Zellefrow)
Are you a USMNT fan? Well hopefully you are because Todd was joined by Ricky Zellefrow, who not only is a huge Union fan but, he's also a huge USMNT fan! Ricky…
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Episode 15 - Traveling Abroad (feat. Jake Bryce)
How are you able to travel abroad and still watch Union games? That's a great question, but luckily Todd was joined by Jake Bryce who has been traveling abroad…
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Episode 14 - In Ernst We Trust (feat. Sons of Ben President, Matt Gendaszek)
Even when you're sick, you fight through it when you have the Sons of Ben president schedule to be on the podcast! Todd was joined by Sons of Ben president…
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Episode 13 - Jay Ajayi = Good Publicity (feat. Anthony Oliver)
Welcome back to another episode of The Free Kick. In this episode Todd was joined by Sons of Ben member, Anthony Oliver to discuss his fandom with The Union…
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Episode 12 - Finding Love At A Union Game (feat. Ed Fagan)
With the new year rolling along, so are the podcast episodes! Todd was joined by Ed Fagan who has been a Son's of Ben member since 2009. Ed shares his stories…
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Episode 11 - Trusty, Trusy (feat. Michael Van Sant)
With the second episode of the new year, Todd is joined by Michael Van Sant who has been a season ticket member for The Union for the last 6-years. Michael…
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Episode 10 - Union Fifa Champ (feat. Jonathan Bach)
Happy New Year to everyone that has been checking out the podcast! On today's episode Todd is joined by Brotherly Game contriubuator, Johnathan Bach. Todd and…
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Episode 9 - The Best Capo In MLS (feat. Adam Booth)
So, Todd lied and said the last episode was the last for the new year... All can be forgiven because Todd was joined by the best capo in all of MLS in Adam…
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Episode 8 - Kevin Durant Next Union Owner? (feat. Justin Friedberg)
The last episode of 2019 sees Justin Friedberg join Todd to discuss all things Union. As it's been the case with previous guest, Justin gives his thoughts on…
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Episode 7 - iPad To The Rescue (feat. AJ and Luke from The Doopy Brothers)
On this episode Todd is joined by the "two brothers who love the Union more than each other", AJ and Luke from the Doopy brothers! AJ and Luke share their…
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Episode 6 - Bimbo is Better Than A Pyramid Scheme (feat. Mike Thomas)
On this episode Todd is joined by Union fan Mike Thomas. Mike has been a season ticket holder for the Philadelphia Union for 10 years, he's been to numerous…
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Episode 5 - In Enemy Territory (feat. Pat Andrews)
On this episode Todd is joined by Union fan Pat Andrews to discuss some of his stories that include, attending the MLS announcement of Philadelphia becoming…
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Episode 4 - Mr. Posidelphia (feat. Jeff Mitchell)
Feeling down by the lack of signings so far this season for the Union? Well hopefully not after you listen to this episode with Jeff Mitchell! Mr. Posidelphia…
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Episode 3 - We Can't Math (feat. Dave Knittel of The Soccer Tavern)
As the off-season continues for the Philadelphia Union, Todd is joined by his second guest of the season, this time by Dave Knittel of The Soccer Tavern. Todd…
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Episode 2 - The Guy With The Sombrero (feat. El Parcero Philly)
As the new era of the podcast kicks off, Todd is joined by his first guest of the season, John "El Parcero Philly". Todd and El Parcero Philly discuss multiple…
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Welcome to the new revamped of "The Free Kick"! In this episode Todd gives you an introduction of himself and why he decided to start a revamp of the podcast…