The Philadelphia Union completed their second-ever comeback from a two-goal, second-half deficit by defeating the LA Galaxy 3-2. Todd is joined by José Nuñez to talk about the comeback win and discuss: how the Union are truly becoming Bradley Carnell’s team, Mikael Uhre’s big moment despite a crucial miss, Danley Jean Jacques’ performances over the last five games, and Tai Baribo making Union history by becoming the fastest player in club history to score 10 goals in a single season.

Philadelphia Union v LA Galaxy:

• The Union are truly bought into Carnell's style of play: [1:16]
• Danley Jean Jacques has five goal contributions: [18:55]
• Mikael Uhre's missed chances, but gets game winning assist: [31:14]
• Tai Baribo becomes fastest Union player to score 10 league goals during the season: [38:44]

Twitter: @FreeKickPod

Instagram: @FreeKickPod

Facebook: @FreeKickPod

YouTube: The Free Kick

https://thefreekick.substack.com/

Jose's Social Media:

Twitter: @JoserNunez91

https://nunezj.substack.com/

The Philadelphia Union conceded a late equalizer to draw 2-2 with the Columbus Crew, dropping to third place in the Eastern Conference (7-3-2, 22 pts). Tai Baribo scored his league-tying eighth goal of the season, while Frankie Westfield netted a golazo for his first career goal. Todd discusses Sportico's Top 50 Most Valuable Clubs Around the World, and the Union's signing of former Charlotte FC midfielder Ben Bender. He also shares his thoughts on the match against Columbus, including: the Union dropping their first points of the season, Andrew Rick's distribution, whether Union fans should be concerned with Andre Blake missing his second consecutive match due to injury, and Frankie Westfield's goal and development over the past 10 months.

MLS News:

• Sportico releases their Top 50 Most valuable clubs: [4:32]
• Union sign former Charlotte FC midfielder Ben Bender: [10:26]

Philadelphia Union v Columbus Crew:

• Union drop first points of season: [18:18]
• Andrew Rick's distribution: Youngest goalie to ever record assist (Secondary Assist): [35:42]
• Andre Blake Misses Second Consecutive Game, Should Fans Be Concerned: [41:50]
• Frankie Westfield Scores Golazo For First Career Goal + His Development The Last 10 Months: [48:36]

Twitter: @FreeKickPod

Instagram: @FreeKickPod

Facebook: @FreeKickPod

YouTube: The Free Kick

https://thefreekick.substack.com/

The Philadelphia Union hosted and won their first U.S. Open Cup game since 2018, defeating USL Championship side Indy Eleven 5-4 on penalties after regulation ended tied at 1-1, with Alejandro Bedoya scoring the Union's lone goal. Todd is joined by José Nuñez to discuss the Union's victory, covering topics including: the Union's starting XI, which featured Cavan Sullivan and David Vazquez making their first-ever starts for the first team; Alejandro Bedoya scoring his first goal since May 4, 2024; how to assess Cavan Sullivan's performance; and Andre Blake's latest injury, though Bradley Carnell doesn't seem too concerned.

Philadelphia Union v Indy Eleven:

• Starting XI: [6:05]
• Alejandro Bedoya scores first goal since May 4, 2024: [21:30]
• Assessing Cavan Sullivan's first start: [30:13]
• Is MLS pulling away from USL Championship: [40:38]
• Andre Blake injury: [44:07]

Twitter: @FreeKickPod

Instagram: @FreeKickPod

Facebook: @FreeKickPod

YouTube: The Free Kick

https://thefreekick.substack.com/

Jose's Social Media:

Twitter: @JoserNunez91

https://nunezj.substack.com/