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 28, 2025
<p>The Philadelphia Union took care of business, beating D.C. United by a score of 3-0 thanks to goals from Jakob Glesnes, Danley Jean Jacques, and Bruno Damiani. With the win, the Union end a two-game home stand against Atlanta United and D.C. United, collecting the maximum possible six points. Todd is joined by José Nuñez to talk about the win, and they discuss several topics: getting goals from players other than strikers, winning against teams they should beat, and whether there is any concern about a lack of chance creation.</p> <p><strong>Philadelphia Union v D.C. United: </strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Any concern with lack of chance creation the last couple of games: </strong>[5:37]</li> <li><strong>Getting goals from other players that aren't the forwards:</strong> [21:36]</li> <li><strong>Union winning against teams they should beat: </strong>[36:44]</li> <li><strong>Quinn Sullivan interest: </strong>[43:37]</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 22, 2025
<p>The Philadelphia Union ended a three-game winless streak with a 3-0 win over Atlanta United, with Quinn Sullivan, Danley Jean Jacques, and Tai Baribo scoring. Todd is joined by José Nuñez to discuss Quinn Sullivan's inclusion in MLS' Team of the Matchday for Week 9 and share their thoughts on the Atlanta game, with topics including Bradley Carnell's makeshift backline, Mikael Uhre starting over Tai Baribo, the Union's game plan against Atlanta, and Andre Blake picking up his 100th clean sheet for the Union.</p> <p><strong>MLS News:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Philadelphia Union to face Indy Eleven in US Open Cup: </strong>[6:55]</li> <li><strong>Quinn Sullivan named to MLS Team of The Matchday 9: </strong>[16:25]</li> </ul> <p><strong>Philadelphia Union v Atlanta United:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-244d3c70-7fff-08d2-fc6c-e939046cf281">Union backline - Westfield, Glesnes, Harriel, Wagner: </strong></strong>[20:52]</li> <li><strong><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-ac5d687e-7fff-600c-0ad1-b76228b5809c">Andre Blake keeps third clean sheet of the season / 100th career Union career clean sheet</strong></strong>: [28:19]</li> <li><strong><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-74dacd86-7fff-a21b-5ae8-2bfc7c4465c2">Bradley Carnell starts Mikael Uhre over Tai Baribo</strong></strong>: [39:06]</li> <li><strong><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-4ea00903-7fff-f000-2f92-c19aeffbe5fc">Union’s Offensive Performance</strong></strong>: [52:16]</li> <li><strong>Three Stars: </strong>[1:00:47]</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> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/lxvu25bei_Y?si=BVoVXtwbOJ3L_-hd">José Nuñez High School Playoff Goal</a></p> <p><a href= "https://voycenowfoundation.betterworld.org/auctions/goalies-good-andre-blake/items/goalies-good-philadelphia-union?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAae1kthRd1BPWFkkBtkaXUURepH5U1DM6nKMchA51MME8aHlXGR1MRTo1Cs2TA_aem_W4kG-eOrY7qmlv2FSHl98g"> VOYCENOW Foundation and the Goalies for Good Initiative - Andre Blake Jersey</a></p>
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>
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