
Maryland's Number One Philadelphia Union Podcast! The Free Kick is a weekly podcast hosted by Todd Lewis and José Nuñez, in which they are 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!
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 442 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsSoccer | |||

On Monday, Philadelphia Union II took on Côte d'Ivoire at Subaru Park in the African nation's final tune-up before the start of its World Cup campaign. Philadelphia Union II welcomed Cavan Sullivan back to the second team for the first time since 202... more
The Philadelphia Union announced on Wednesday that they have parted ways with head coach Bradley Carnell after a 1-10-4 start in MLS this season. The club announced that Philadelphia Union II head coach Ryan Richter will serve as the interim head coa... more
The first half of the MLS season has come to an end, with the Philadelphia Union losing to Inter Miami 6–4 after blowing a two-goal lead. Todd and José discuss their thoughts on the match, with topics including Bradley Carnell's clear frustrations ov... more
The Philadelphia Union have one last match before MLS pauses for the FIFA World Cup break, with the Union taking on the defending MLS Cup champions, Inter Miami. Todd is joined by Apple TV's lead MLS analyst, Jake Zivin. Todd and Jake discuss Zivin's... more
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This is one of the best Union podcasts, and also a great source for MLS and soccer news in general. Wish Todd accepted donations to help support his great work.
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.
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 a... more
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.
Love the enthusiasm and the dedication to the Union. Clearly a well informed podcast. However, he says “Philadelphia Union” way too much that it drives me crazy.
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Two longtime hosts discuss MLS and Philadelphia Union coverage with a focus on game analysis, tactical breakdowns, and league-wide context. Episodes combine post-match and preview analysis, player performance, coaching decisions, and salary/roster discussions, often featuring MLS commentators and local insiders as guests. The show stands out for its fan-forward, conversational style, data-informed takes, and willingness to dive into behind-the-scenes club dynamics, transfers, and World Cup implications, making it helpful for listeners seeking both tactical insight and broader league context.
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Recent guests on The Free Kick include:
1. Anthony Fontana
2. Jake Zivin
3. Cavan Sullivan
4. Mike Watts
5. Milan Iloski
6. Bruno Damiani
7. Frankie Westfield
8. Ian Glavinovich
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