The Free Kick

What a dominant performance from Philadelphia Union Saturday night against Houston Dynamo! Two complete beatdowns in July, which sees The Union end the month with a +16 goal differential! Todd waste no time this week and gets straight into his thoughts about Saturday night's game and discusses the connection between Mikael Uhre, Julian Carranza, and Daniel Gazdag starting to click, as the front 3...

Make that 4 wins in a row AGAIN for your Philadelphia Union as they defeat Orlando City 1-0. In a game with two VAR checks for a non-goal and a potential penalty, The Union could hold on and keep the clean sheet and win on the road. Todd discusses the latest MLS news: Kleberson signing with NYCFC as an assistant coach, Nashville sign Shaq Moore, LAFC has acquired Ecuador international midfielder S...

Unfortunately, there is no Orlando City PxP for this week's preview episode of Saturday evening's Orlando City v Philadelphia Union game, but Todd goes ahead previewing the game anyway! First, Todd discusses Orlando City's game v Atlanta United over the weekend and how, for 60 minutes, Orlando City looked like they'd walk out of Mercedes Benz Stadium with all 3 points. Next, Todd looks at 4 player...

Just like that, The Philadelphia Union has taken 4 points on New England this season, as The Union comes from behind to beat The Revs 2-0. Todd talks about the latest MLS news that includes DC United trading away Julian Gressel to Vancouver Whitecaps and signing former Manchester United player Ravel Morrison. Todd also talks about The Union making Julian Carranza a permanent signing and Ernst Tann...

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Well, after not recording a podcast in a minute, of course, Todd decides to record his thoughts on the 0-0 game against Columbus Crew. Todd talks about LAFC signing Gareth Bale on a TAM deal and still having an open DP roster spot. Todd talks about how the 3-4-1-2 formation The Union used against Columbus might not be the last time we see them run out the same formation again this season, how The...

The Philadelphia Union has done the league double over NYCFC for the first time, so how don't you record your thoughts on that game?! Todd discusses Sunday's Philadelphia Union v NYCFC, which might be the wildest MLS regular-season game in some time. Todd talks about the crazy last 20 minutes of the match that included Union Athletic Trainer Paul Rushing getting a red card, NYCFC scoring a late ga...

It's the game Philadelphia Union fans have been waiting for since last December, as NYCFC returns to town for the first time since beating The Union in the Eastern Conference Finals. Todd is joined by NYCFC PxP, Glenn Crooks to discuss NYCFC's US Open Cup game v New York Redbulls and their match against Colorado Rapids over the weekend. Todd and Glenn also discuss NYCFC's scouting of South America...

After waiting 3 weeks to see The Philadelphia Union back in action, they're held to a 1-1 draw against FC Cincinnati. Todd breaks down Saturday night's game and discusses how The Union continues to score first but lacks the second goal to finish teams off. He discusses how this team lacks a creative player and how blowing leads continues to be the theme of the season for this team. Todd also revie...

After 18+ days off, The Philadelphia Union are back this Saturday, as they take on FC Cincinnati and welcome Pat Noonan and Ray Gaddis back to Subaru Park for the first time since they last coached and played for The Union respectfully. Todd is joined by FC Cincinnati PxP, Tommy G, to talk all things FC Cincinnati, including: FC Cincinnati's 2022 season, Pat Noonan's quick turnaround, Ray Gaddis,...

With our second Twitter Spaces of the season, Todd is joined by multiple Philadelphia Union fans to discuss their first 14 games of the MLS season. Topics for discussion included: Fans' expectations through 14 games, is Kai Wagner the best Union player ever, How do the homegrowns fit into this team, should The Union target another striker, and does the lack of coverage from MLS bother fans?   Soci...

After almost two weeks since the last podcast, Todd is back to discuss The Philadelphia Union's first 14 games of the season with Kyle Almoney. Todd and Kyle look at The Union's most surprising players, and what players have put up the case for Union MVP so far. Todd and Kyle also look at potential departures and some offensive and defensive stats that have set The Union apart from the other teams...

After 5 straight draws for The Philadelphia Union, they finally win a game, with their 2-0 defeat of Portland Timbers! Todd goes over the latest MLS news that includes another injury for Atlanta United, Kai Wagner, and Ale Bedoya earn team of the week honors, and Brenden Aaronson on his way to Leeds United. Todd discusses The Union's victory over Portland and talks about how set-pieces help make a...

After a few days to sit on it, Todd gives his thoughts on Wednesdays (5/18) Philadelphia Union v Inter Miami game. Todd discusses the latest rumors linking Kai Wagner to England and does Jim Curtin feel confident he has a replacement on his current roster if that were to happen. Todd discusses how The Union are missing Pat Noonan and what is different between this year's team and last year's, and...

The last home game of May for The Philadelphia Union sees Inter Miami come to town. The Union are looking for their first win in 7 games, while Inter Miami is looking to build on their strong performance against DC United over the weekend. Todd is joined by Inter Miami PxP, Andres Cordero, to discuss Leonardo Campana's strong start to the MLS season, Inter Miami's form, key players that have made...

With The Philadelphia Union drawing against New York Red Bulls, that makes it 5-games in a row now for The Union that they've given up the lead. Todd talks about the latest MLS news, including Giorgio Chiellini close to LAFC, and Austin FC gives head coach Josh Wolff a 3-year contract extension. Todd discusses Saturday's 1-1 draw against Red Bull and how The Union arent finishing their chances, al...

After a long road trip through different time zones, The Philadelphia Union are back home this Saturday to take on New York Red Bulls! Joining Todd to help preview this upcoming match-up is New York Red Bulls Spanish PxP Stefano Fusaro! Todd and Stefano talk about his career at Univision and ESPN, which eventually led him to New Jersey to call games for The Red Bulls. They talk about Lewis Morgan'...

The Philadelphia Union's rough May schedule sees them pick up another point on the road, this time against LAFC in a trilling 2-2 game. Todd gives his thoughts on Saturday's game and how big of a concern is it that The Union continues to blow leads? Todd also gives his Union MVPs through the first 10 games of the season and looks at MLS news that includes: Miles Robinson injured v Chicago Fire, CF...

Todd is joined by Philadelphia Union assistant coach Frank Leicht in this very special episode! Frank discusses his career in Germany before making the move to the US and joining Jim Curtin's coaching staff. Frank also talks about his relationship with Ernst Tanner and how a meeting with Jim Curtin brought him to Philadelphia. Finally, Todd and Frank look at The Union's set-piece stats since Frank...

The Philadelphia Union head down to Geodis Park and spoil the home opener against Nashville SC in a 1-1 draw! Todd discusses all his thoughts on the Nashville game, including his 3-star players, breaking down the goals, and reviewing his keys to the game. Todd also discusses this week's MLS news that includes: Charlotte FC has a deal in place to bring Colorado Rapids forward Andre Shinyashiki to t...

Week 9 in MLS sees The Philadelphia Union head south to take on Nashville SC in their brand new stadium Geodis Park. Todd is joined by Drake Hills, who covers Nashville SC for The Tennessean. Todd and Drake take a look at Nashville's season so far, and how they've faired so far playing in the Western Conference and all of their games on the road. They also discuss last year's playoff meeting betwe...

Well, what a disappointing weekend for Philadelphia Union fans as they draw against CF Montreal 1-1. Week 8 in MLS saw a ton of exciting games and news that includes Colorado Rapids and Columbus Crew agreeing to a deal that sends Gysai to The Rapids, Minnesota United's Hassani Dotson has a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2022 season, New England Revolution has signed Dylan Borrero and...

**Unedited Twitter Spaces podcast** Well, the first 2022 Twitter Spaces sees us previewing Saturday's (4/23) Philadelphia Union v CF Montreal game. Ed Fagan and Ricky Zellefrow join Todd live to discuss The Union's 2022 season so far, along with The Union's draw against Orlando City in the fourth round of the US Open Cup.    Social Media: Twitter: @ FreeKickPod Instagram: @ FreeKickPod Facebook: @...

The Philadelphia Union have finally lost a game in 2022, as they fall to Toronto 2-1, as unusually mistakes cost The Union the match. Todd talks about what he saw from Saturday's (4/16) game, including, The Union unable to connect on set-pieces and what exactly did The Union leading the xG battle prove? Todd also discusses MLS news that includes: San Jose Earthquakes and Mathias Almeyda finally pa...

A two for one? That's right, Todd's giving his thoughts on last weekend's (4/9) Philadelphia Union v Columbus Crew match, and also previewing this Saturday's (4/16) Toronto FC v Philadelphia Union game! Todd goes over all the MLS news you might have missed that includes: Josef Martinez out 6-8 weeks, Ozzie Alonso out for the season with a torn ACL, Antonio Carlos set to miss 12-16 weeks with a ham...