306 episodes
The Free Kick Todd Lewis
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4.9 • 61 Ratings
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Maryland's Number One Philadelphia Union Podcast! The Free Kick is a weekly podcast hosted by Todd Lewis, in which he is 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!
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Episode 292 - Controversy in Atlanta
After being down by two goals, the Philadelphia Union are able to crawl themselves back and draw against Atlanta United 2-2, thanks to goals from Mikael Uhre and Kai Wagner! Todd breaks down the latest news in MLS that includes Kai Wagner and former Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Matt Freese earn Team of The Match Day Honors for week 9, and Julian Carranza and Daniel Gazdag on the verge of making history as the two teammates to score in the same game the most times. Todd also gives his overall thought's on this past weekend's match and discusses the Union's third goal being ruled off for offsides, Union score 6th set piece goal of the season, why Damion Lowe over Jack Elliott, Andre Blake injured again, and his three stars on the night!
MLS News:
Kai Wagner and Matt Freese earn Team of The Matchday honors for week 9: [ Daniel Gazdag and Julian Carranza on the verge of breaking history with most goals scored by a duo in the same game: [ Atlanta United v Philadelphia Union
Overall thoughts: [ Union's third goal ruled for offsides: [ Union score 6th set piece goal: [ Why Damion Lowe over Jack Elliott in the starting XI: [ Andre Blake injured again: [ 3 Stars: [
Social Media:
Twitter: @FreeKickPod
Instagram: @FreeKickPod
Facebook: @FreeKickPod
YouTube: The Free Kick
https://thefreekick.substack.com/
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Episode 291 - Magic In The Music City
Fresh off their trip from Nasville, Todd is joined by Cem Toygar to discuss their experiences in Nashville and also to discuss the Philadelphia Union's 2-1 comeback victory over Nashville to make that three wins in a way now for the Union.
Experience in Nashville:
Cem's flight experience: [5:00] VIP treatment + overall thoughts of Nashville: [7:38] Nashville v Philadelphia Union:
Union away supporters: [20:13] First Half: [24:51] 532 formation compared to 442 diamond: [34:00] Players mentality: [45:11] Where does MLS rank amongst other leagues
Championship level: [51:41]
Social Media:
Twitter: @FreeKickPod
Instagram: @FreeKickPod
Facebook: @FreeKickPod
YouTube: The Free Kick
https://thefreekick.substack.com/
Cem's Social Media:
Twitter: @CaptainTurk1982
Instagram: @captainturk82
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Episode 290 - Down Go The Loons
The Philadelphia Union make it back-back wins with their 2-0 win over Minnesota United, earning their first win of the season at Subaru Park. Todd goes over the latest news in MLS that includes: Cavan Sullivan set to sign a HG deal with the Union until he's 18, LAFC sign Maxime Chanot and Kei Kamara, and Jack Elliott, Matt Freese and Fafa Picault earn Team of The Macth Day honors. Todd also gives his thought's from Saturday's game with topics including: Should the Union sell Julian Carranza in the summer, Andre Blake's performance + injury update, Jack Elliott's MoTM performance, half chances created by Quinn Sullivan, Union return back to 442 flat formation, plus the Union deploy new set pieces on corner kicks.
MLS News:
Philadelphia Union are set to sign Cavan Sullivan to a HG contract + agreement reached with Manchester City: [ Maxime Chanot and Kei Kamara to LAFC: [ Jack Elliott, Matt Freese, and Fafa Picault earn Team of The Match Day honors: [ Philadelphia Union v Minnesota United:
Overall thoughts + should the Union sell Carranza in the summer: [ Andre Blakes performance + injury update: [ Jack Elliott MOTM performance: [ Half chances created by Quinn Sullivan + missed opportunities: [ Union play 442 flat: [ Union's set pieces: [ 3 Stars: [
Social Media:
Twitter: @FreeKickPod
Instagram: @FreeKickPod
Facebook: @FreeKickPod
YouTube: The Free Kick
https://thefreekick.substack.com/ -
Episode 289 - Shortened Union Pick Up First Win Of The Season Against Portland
Down eight players, six of those being starters, and the Philadelphia Union were able to find a way to beat the Portland Timbers 3-1, earning their first win of the season. Todd gives his thoughts on the game and discusses big performances from Oliver Semmle, Jeremy Rafanello, and Julian Carranza. Mikael Uhre's missed chances, but steps up big with a huge assist. Todd also talks about the latest MLS news including Cavan Sullivan's Union II debut, and Team of the match day honors for the Union.
News:
Cavan Sullivan makes Union 2 debut: [ Julian Carranza, Oliver Semmle, Jim Curtin all make MLS team of the match day for week 6: [ Portland v Philadelphia:
Overall thoughts: [ Jeremy Rafanello's performance: [ Mikael Uhre redeems missed chances: [ Oliver Semmle's performance: [ 3 Stars: [ Blunder of The Week:
Kyle Almoney sleeping through the Union game: [
Social Media:
Twitter: @FreeKickPod
Instagram: @FreeKickPod
Facebook: @FreeKickPod
YouTube: The Free Kick
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Episode 288 - A Point In The Live Music Capital of The World
Another week, another draw for Philadelphia Union as they draw 2-2 against Austin FC in the first ever match between the two clubs. Todd discusses the news from around the league that includes Philadelphia Union academy player Cavan Sullivan close to signing with City Football Group, MLS to change the U22 initiative, Latif Blessing traded to Houston Dynamo and Ralph Priso traded to Vancouver Whitecaps. Todd also gives his thought's on Saturday's game with discussing the first half v the second half, Union break a scoreless streak from open play, and being sort handed against Portland Timbers. Finally, Todd ends the episode with a Blunder of The Year contender that involves FC Cincinnati and Queen City Press reporter Laurel Pfahler.
MLS News:
Cavan Sullivan to Manchester City: [3:14] MLS to change U22 rule: [10:36] Latif Blessing traded to Houston Dynamo: [16:29] Ralph Priso traded to Vancouver Whitecaps: [17:35] Austin FC v Philadelphia Union:
First half v second half: [18:57] Union break a scoreless streak from open play: [28:04] Union short handed against Portland: [31:36] 3 Stars: [35:00] Blunder of The Week:
FC Cincinnati: [37:43]
Social Media:
Twitter: @FreeKickPod
Instagram: @FreeKickPod
Facebook: @FreeKickPod
YouTube: The Free Kick
https://thefreekick.substack.com/
Laurel Pfahler's Statement
FC Cincinnati Statement on Laurel
ESPN Report
NASR Statement
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Episode 287 - Union Suffer Worst Loss In Club History
Pachuca hand Philadelphia Union their worst loss in club history with a 6-0 defeat in leg 2 of their Concacaf Champions Cup match up. Todd is joined by Kyle and Jillian Almoney of The One Team We Agree On podcast to discuss their thoughts from Tuesday night's humiliating defeat. Topics that were discussed were lack of depth, conceding too many goals, did The Union quit, centerback issues, and is it time to panic 6 games into the season?
Social Media:
Twitter: @FreeKickPod
Instagram: @FreeKickPod
Facebook: @FreeKickPod
YouTube: The Free Kick
https://thefreekick.substack.com/
Kyle and Jillian:
Twitter: @totwag
Twitter: @Silly__Jilly
Twitter: @CoachAlmoney
Instagram: @theoneteamweagreeon
The One Team We Agree On
Customer Reviews
So glad I found this podcast!
I’ve been listening to Todd’s podcast since the last few games of the 2021 regular season and have been loving it. I was listening to 2-3 other Union related podcasts which are ok, but not the level of Todd’s podcast. Once i came across The Free Kick podcast, it’s the only one that I anticipate new episodes.
Todd not only talks about the Union from a fan’s point of view but gives you more of a perspective as to how the Union individual players, coaches, team and front office fit within the MLS and the global game. He also does his homework and backs up a lot of his discussions with statistics and discusses the financial implications of a player’s acquisition or transfer to/from the club. You can tell he puts a lot of work into each episode.
Keep up the good work Todd and I’m looking forward to each new episode!
Excellent Union podcast
Only been listening to podcasts since late winter, and this was the first Union pod I started with. I do love the info & insight Todd gives & overall love the show. My only issue, and maybe it’s just me, is the constant little “exasperated sighs” (best as I can describe them). It’s pretty off-putting & kind of annoying. This most recent episode, there were 2 back to back. Gotta take it easy on those.
Other than that, great pod, great content, keep up the great work.
Best Union Podcast
This is my favorite Union podcast. Always has consistent uploads with both games previews and reviews for every game. Great insight and discussion, must listen to for Union fans.
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