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Eight home games played at Subaru Park, and just one win overall as the Union draw their second consecutive game at home in a 2-2 draw against CF Montreal. Todd is joined by Jose Nunez to discuss the draw and talk about: Daniel Gazdag isn't the creative 10 this team needs, who replaces Gazdag while he's away at the euros, not winning a home game since March 30, conceding within the first 50 seconds of the game, harsh to blame the 352 formation, and Jack Elliott getting a red card for a clean tackle?
 
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Finally, 300 episodes of The Free Kick! Todd is joined by Kyle and Jillian Almoney of The One Team We Agree On to celebrate this major milestone and talk about the Philadelphia Union's 0-0 draw against Toronto FC on Wednesday night.
 
Philadelphia Union v Toronto FC:
Five games in a row without a win at Subaru Park: [10:17] Oliver Semmle's big night: [10:55] Toronto's tactics: [20:53] Philadelphia Union's tactics: [27:43] Union playing nervous at home: [32:49] Defense cleaned up, but now the offense is broken: [39:31] 3 Stars: [45:27] 300 episodes:
Looking back at memories from episode 200-299: [46:50]  
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After the Philadelphia Union's draw against Charlotte FC, that's back-back clean sheets on the road now for the Union. Todd discusses the latest news around MLS that includes: Jamir Berdecio called up to the Bolivian National Team, Tai Baribo called up to Israel National Team, Andre Blake signs a long term contract with the Union and Julian Carranza linked to Feyenoord. Todd also gives his thoughts on the Charlotte v Philadelphia Union game and discusses: both the Union and Charlotte's discipline, the Union's struggles against two holding midfielders, Oliver Semmle's big saves, Nate Harriel struggled against Luri Tavares, and Leon Flach continues to get better and better.
MLS News:
Jamir Berdecio and Tai Baribo called up by Bolivia and Israel: [2:30] Andre Blake signs new deal with Philadelphia Union: [5:37] Julian Carranza linked with move to Feyenoord: [15:35]  
Charlotte FC v Philadelphia Union: 
Overall thoughts: [22:55] 3 Stars: [36:20] Blunder of The Week:
MLS/Vancouver Whitecaps cater to Messi fans: [43:51]  
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After six games without a win, the Philadelphia Union go up to Foxborough and defeat the New England Revolution by a score of 3-0 thanks to goals from Daniel Gazdag and Julian Carranza. Todd discusses the latest news in MLS that includes: Nashville fires Gary Smith, Daniel Gazdag officially called up to Hungary for Euros, Oliver Giroud signs with LAFC and MLSPA release Salary guide for Spring of 2024. Todd also discusses his thought's on Saturday's game against New England and discusses: the red card to Ryan Spaulding, Oliver Semmle's big saves, the Union's road form, and multiple midfielders give Jim Curtin and his staff a tough choice.
MLS News: 
Nashville SC fires Gary Smith: [6:02] Daniel Gazdag called up for Euros with Hungary: [8:35] LAFC sign Oliver Giroud: [10:55] MLSPA release spring salary guide: [13:24] New England Revs v Philadelphia Union:
Red Card played a factor: [23:52] Oliver Semmle's best formance: [29:20] Remaining undefeated on the road: [32:18] Julian Carranza and Daniel Gazdag similar players:[37:17] Leon Flach's performance: [42:32] Jack McGlynn instant impact off the bench: [48:54] 3 Stars: [54:31] Blunder of The Week:
Caleb Porter shows his true colors: [56:05]  
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MLSPA Spring Salary Guide

When a raccoon invading the pitch is the most memorable highlight from your last five games, you know things are going poorly for your team. Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to NYCFC saw the Union lose their fourth consecutive home game in the league, which sets a new team record. Todd gives his thoughts on the game and discusses: the Union lacking confidence, Matt Freese's big performance + the Union are the goalie academy of MLS, defensive changes instead of attacking options, no transfers in the summer and three stars.
 
Philadelphia Union v NYCFC:
Overall thoughts: [0:26] Should the Union have kept Matt Freese: [22:35] Why bring on defensive players instead of strikers: [28:58] Transfer plans: [33:15] 3 Stars: [40:00]  
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With Philadelphia Union's 3-2 loss to Orlando City, that makes it the Union's third loss of the season at Subaru Park. Todd gives his thoughts on the match and discusses the different defensive pairings the Union have deployed this season, Union continue to give up uncharacteristic goals, trailing at halftime, why Damion Lowe over Jack Elliott, and the three stars of the evening. 
Philadelphia Union v Orlando City:
Different defensive pairings: [17:25] 2022 put too much unfair expectations on the Union + too many misses on the transfer market: [23:00] Uncharacteristic goals continue to be given up: [31:41] Why Damion Lowe over Jack Elliott: [40:25] 3 Stars: [44:51] Blunder of The Week:
Mispronouncing names: [50:45]  
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