by Todd Lewis
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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April 15, 2025
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">The Philadelphia Union fell to NYCFC by a score of 1-0, leaving the Union winless in four of their last five games. The biggest storyline from the game was Andre Blake's absence from the matchday squad due to an adductor injury, which meant Andrew Rick started his second game of the season. Todd discusses his thoughts on the game, covering topics including: the attack's recent struggles, a costly defensive mistake by another Union centerback, and the Union's current winless run. Finally, Todd ends the show with Blunder of the Week, awarded to Kylian Mbappé for his tackle on Alavés' Antonio Blanco.</p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"> </p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>NYCFC v Philadelphia Union:</strong></p> <ul> <li data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Andre Blake out of matchday squad due to adductor injury, should Union fans be concerned:</strong> [8:26]</li> <li data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Olivier Mbaizo out of the matchday squad for first time this season with hamstring injury: </strong>[17:21]</li> <li data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>A draw would've been suitable: </strong>[22:09]</li> <li data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>What's happened to the Union's attack: </strong>[37:04]</li> <li data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Another costly centerback mistake: </strong>[45:42]</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Blunder of The Week:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><a href="https://streamin.me/v/8db12386">Mbappe challenge on Antonio Blanco:</a> </strong>[51:36]</li> </ul> <p> </p> <div id="youtube2-jHCKjx7v6hI" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs= "{"videoId":"jHCKjx7v6hI","startTime":null,"endTime":null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"> <div class="youtube-inner">Social Media:</div> </div> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/FreeKickPod" rel= "nofollow ugc noopener">Twitter: @FreeKickPod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/freekickpod/" rel= "nofollow ugc noopener">Instagram: @FreeKickPod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/FreeKickPod" rel= "nofollow ugc noopener">Facebook: @FreeKickPod</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClEHYGr2zvP-quH65qhg2-A" rel= "nofollow ugc noopener">YouTube: The Free Kick</a></p> <p><a href= "https://thefreekick.substack.com/">https://thefreekick.substack.com/</a></p>
April 10, 2025
<p>The Philadelphia Union shocked the MLS world when Tom Bogert first reported that the Columbus Crew had agreed to a deal with the Union to acquire Dániel Gazdag. Todd is joined by José Nuñez to discuss the deal and what it means for the Union’s future plans.</p> <ul> <li><strong>First reaction when it was announced Gazdag would be traded between Philadelphia Union and Columbus Crew:</strong> [3:48]</li> <li><strong>Other MLS Cash For Trade Deals: </strong>[18:27]</li> <li><strong>Union Open Up DP Spot, Can Select Two DPs, 4 U22s in Summer: </strong>[36:32]</li> <li><strong>Comparing Gazdag to Other 10s in MLS: </strong>[46:24]</li> </ul> <p> </p> <div id="youtube2-jHCKjx7v6hI" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs= "{"videoId":"jHCKjx7v6hI","startTime":null,"endTime":null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"> <div class="youtube-inner">Social Media:</div> </div> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/FreeKickPod" rel= "nofollow ugc noopener">Twitter: @FreeKickPod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/freekickpod/" rel= "nofollow ugc noopener">Instagram: @FreeKickPod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/FreeKickPod" rel= "nofollow ugc noopener">Facebook: @FreeKickPod</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClEHYGr2zvP-quH65qhg2-A" rel= "nofollow ugc noopener">YouTube: The Free Kick</a></p> <p><a href= "https://thefreekick.substack.com/">https://thefreekick.substack.com/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Jose's Social Media:</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/JoserNunez91">Twitter: @JoserNunez91</a></p> <p><a href= "https://nunezj.substack.com/">https://nunezj.substack.com/</a></p>
April 8, 2025
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">After beating Orlando City 4-2 in Week One of MLS play, the league's two highest-scoring teams played to a 0-0 draw at Subaru Park in Week Seven. The result puts the Union in third place in the Eastern Conference with a 4-2-1 record. Todd shares his thoughts on the draw, covering topics such as Orlando City's game plan, Frankie Westfield starting at right back while Nathan Harriel plays at left back, Bradley Carnell's substitution choices, and Ian Glavinovich tearing his meniscus—and what that injury means for the Union moving forward. Todd also discusses the Blunder of the Week, which involved James Tarkowski’s challenge on Alexis Mac Allister.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Philadelphia Union v Orlando City:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>MLS' two highest scoring teams heading into the game:</strong> [5:32]</li> <li><strong>Union starting XI (Damiani in for Uhre, Westfield right and Harriel left): </strong>[9:07]</li> <li><strong>Carnell's sub choices/playing Uhre as a lone striker:</strong> [23:20]</li> <li><strong>Orlando City's game plan: </strong>[33:38]</li> <li><strong>Ian Glavinovich tears meniscus:</strong> [43:33]</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Blunder of The Week:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><a href="https://streamff.com/v/f087fa16">James Tarkowski Challenge on Alexis Mac Allister:</a></strong><a href= "https://streamff.com/v/f087fa16"> </a>[50:09]</li> </ul> <p> </p> <div id="youtube2-jHCKjx7v6hI" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs= "{"videoId":"jHCKjx7v6hI","startTime":null,"endTime":null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"> <div class="youtube-inner">Social Media:</div> </div> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/FreeKickPod" rel= "nofollow ugc noopener">Twitter: @FreeKickPod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/freekickpod/" rel= "nofollow ugc noopener">Instagram: @FreeKickPod</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/FreeKickPod" rel= "nofollow ugc noopener">Facebook: @FreeKickPod</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClEHYGr2zvP-quH65qhg2-A" rel= "nofollow ugc noopener">YouTube: The Free Kick</a></p> <p><a href= "https://thefreekick.substack.com/">https://thefreekick.substack.com/</a></p>
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