The Free Kick

Author: 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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Episode 402 - Can The Union Turn It Around Against Struggling Montréal
Episode 402
Thursday, 9 April, 2026

The Union look to turn around their disappointing season with at least a point against struggling CF Montréal this Saturday. The Union come into the match having lost all six of their games in MLS, while Montréal have not fared much better, losing five of their first six games to start the season. During the Union's last five games in Montréal, they hold a 2-2-1 record, including a 2-1 win last May. Todd and José are joined by MLS commentator on Apple TV, Jessica Charman, to preview Saturday's match. The trio discuss topics such as the key to the Union's struggles so far this season, what the Union's best lineup is in Jessica's opinion, and whether there have been any positives the Union can take away from their first six games despite being 0-6. Jess' carrer: Key differences between radio and TV broadcasting: [7:27] Covering multiple teams at once: [12:00] Pronunciations: [16:50] One thing to take away from Spanish commentators that English commentators can apply to their calls: [23:54] Willie P shout out: [29:42] CF Montreal v Philadelphia Union preview: Main takeaway from Montréal's game against New England last week: [37:20] Testing Thomas Gillier: [41:22] Getting the Union's forwards going: [45:24] Defensive pairings: [50:18] Any positives the Union can take away from their season so far: [54:00] Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick https://thefreekick.substack.com/ Jose's Social Media: Twitter: @JoserNunez91 https://nunezj.substack.com/ Jess's Social Media: Twitter: @JessTalksFootie Instagram: @jesstalksfootie