With the new year rolling along, so are the podcast episodes! Todd was joined by Ed Fagan who has been a Son's of Ben member since 2009. Ed shares his stories from becoming a fan of The Union, to joining a punk rock band with a whole bunch of Union fans, along with MEETING HIS NOW WIFE AT UNION GAMES! Of course, don't fret, we also discuss the standard topics from all the previous episodes.

• Ed's Union fandom: [0:32-5:56]
• Joining a punk rock band: [5:57-10:56]
• Meeting his wife at Union away trips: [10:57-15:23]
• Ed's 3 favorite moments from 2019: [15:24-21:50]
• Will Ilsinho be back: [21:51-24:02]
• Trades of Fafa Picault and Auston Trusty: [24:03-28:34]
• The Union sign Jose "El Brujo" Andres Martinez and re-sign Aurelien Collin: [28:35-36:05]
• Rumors of Jamiro Monteiro, Jan Vodháněl, and Matej Oravec: [36:06-44:29]
• Would Adam Lallana be a good fit for The Union: [44:30-47:51]
• First playoff win: [47:52-51:36]
• Final Questions: [51:37-57:48]

Social Media:

Twitter: @FreeKickPod

Instagram: @FreeKickPod

Facebook: @FreeKickPod

https://www.thefreekickpodcast.com/

Ed's Social Media:

Twitter: @Buzzkill_Ed

With the second episode of the new year, Todd is joined by Michael Van Sant who has been a season ticket member for The Union for the last 6-years. Michael shares his thoughts on some of his favorite moments from the 2019 season, his thoughts on the latest Union rumors and of course the same topics of discussion from previous episodes.

• How Michael became a fan of The Union: [0:44-3:26]
• Michael's 3 favorite moments from 2019: [3:27-10:39]
• What player most surprised you last season: [10:40-17:40]
• Will The Union re-sign Ilsinho: [17:41-19:38]
• Trades of Fafa Picault and Auston Trusty: [19:39-24:26]
• The Union sign Jose "El Brujo" Andres Martinez and re-sign Aurelien Collin: [24:27-31:30]
• Rumors of Jamiro Monteiro, Jan Vodháněl, and Matej Oravec: [31:30-43:21]
• What does your typical match day look like: [43:22-46:16]

Social Media:

Twitter: @FreeKickPod

Instagram: @FreeKickPod

Facebook: @FreeKickPod

https://www.thefreekickpodcast.com/

Michael Social Media:

Twitter: @mvsunion

Happy New Year to everyone that has been checking out the podcast! On today's episode Todd is joined by Brotherly Game contriubuator, Johnathan Bach. Todd and Jonathan discuss how John got his start with the Brotherly Game website, his 2019 Philadelphia Union FIFA victory against media members and of course the standard questions!

• Jonathan Introduction: [0:56-4:49]
• How Jonathan become a fan of The Union: [4:50-11:59]
• Jonathan's favorite moments from 2019: [12:00-17:29]
• Most surprising player from 2019: [17:30-24:09]
• Will Ilsinho be back next season: [24:10-26:40]
• Fafa Picault and Auston Trusty trades: [24:41-31:01]
• The Union sign Jose "El Brujo" Andres Martinez and re-sign Aurelien Collin: [31:02-37:52]
• Jamiro Monteiro rumors: [37:53-41:28]
• What characteristics do you look for in a player: [41:29-47:07]
• First playoff win: [47:08-51:46]

Social Media:

Twitter: @FreeKickPod

Instagram: @FreeKickPod

Facebook: @FreeKickPod

http://thefreekickpodcast.com/

Jonathan's Social Media:

Twitter: @bach2813

Instagram: @bach2813

So, Todd lied and said the last episode was the last for the new year... All can be forgiven because Todd was joined by the best capo in all of MLS in Adam Booth! Adam shares how it all came to be with becoming a capo for the Philadelphia Union, his favorite thing about being a capo, anything he can share about what the SOB's have planned and of course we discuss our regular topics from previous episodes.

• How Adam became a Union fan: [2:30-6:44]
• How Adam became a capo: [6:45-10:22]
• Adam's favorite thing about being a capo: [10:23-12:07]
• Favorite moments from the 2019 season: [12:08-21:04]
• Biggest surprise from last season: [21:05-31:48]
• Will Ilsinho be back: [31:47-33:21]
• Trades of Fafa Picault and Auston Trusty: [33:22-36:25]
• Union sign Jose Andres Martinez and re-sign Aurelien Collin: [36:26-47:25]
• Kevin Durant meets with Union ownership: [47:26-54:05]
• First playoff win: [54:06-59:19]
• Anything interesting planned next season: [59:20-1:01:30]

Social Media:

Twitter: @FreeKickPod

Instagram: @FreeKickPod

Facebook: @FreeKickPod

Adam Booth Social Media:

Twitter: @ThatsAdamBooth

Instagram: @boothreview

The last episode of 2019 sees Justin Friedberg join Todd to discuss all things Union. As it's been the case with previous guest, Justin gives his thoughts on all the latest Union news and the following topics:

• How Justin became a Union fan: [1:13-7:09]
• Justin's 3 favorite moments from 2019: [7:10-14:33]
• 4-Year extension with Bimbo: [14:34-17:09]
• Kevin Durant's meeting with Union ownership: [17:10-23:50]
• Who will The Union re-sign: [23:51-24:57]
• Fafa Picault and Auston Trusty trades: [24:58-27:00]
• Jose Andres Martinez signing: [27:01-31:30]
• Rumors: [31:31-34:34]
• Thoughts on Ray Gaddis, Andre Blake, Jamiro Monteiro, and Marco Fabian: [34:35-40:28]
• First playoff win: [40:29-42:50]
• Final questions: [42:41-46:25]

Social Media:

Twitter: @FreeKickPod

Instagram: @FreeKickPod

Facebook: @FreeKickPod

http://thefreekickpodcast.com/

Justin's Social Media:

Twitter: @UnionNut26

Instagram: @goofygoober26

On this episode Todd is joined by the "two brothers who love the Union more than each other", AJ and Luke from the Doopy brothers! AJ and Luke share their opinions/thoughts on so many topics, including their struggle they experienced with watching the Union v Atlanta game! Topics discussed include:

• The creation of Doopy Brothers: [0:44-3:25]
• How AJ and Luke became fans of the Union: [3:26-7:20]
• AJ and Luke's favorite moments from the 2019 season: [7:21-14:50]
• Bimbo 4-Year extension: [14:51-21:43]
• Jose Andres Martinez Rumor: [21:44-24:15]
• Who will The Union re-sign: [24:16-27:51]
• Fafa Picault and Auston Trusty trades: [27:52-33:42]
• Is it concerning that The Union have made no signings yet: [33:43-35:21]
• Thoughts on Ray Gaddis, Andre Blake, Jamiro Monteiro, and Marco Fabian: [35:22-45:02]
• FIRST playoff win: [45:03-48:35]
• Final questions: [48:36-52:42]

Social Media:

Twitter: @FreeKickPod

Instagram: @FreeKickPod

Facebook: @FreeKickPod

http://thefreekickpodcast.com/

Doopy Brothers Social Media:

Twitter: @doopybrothers

Spotify: Brotherly Game: for Philadelphia Union fans

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On this episode Todd is joined by Union fan Mike Thomas. Mike has been a season ticket holder for the Philadelphia Union for 10 years, he's been to numerous away games in support of the Union over the years, along with attending numerous team events. Just like Pat Andrews, Mike shares a lot of similar thoughts as Pat, but gives his twist on the various topics discussed, which include:

• How Mike became a Union fan: [0:45-8:40]
• Mike's 3 favorite moments from last season: [8:41-19:23]
• Bimbo 4-Year extension: [19:24-23:53]
• What player surprised you the most: [23:54-27:05]
• Who will The Union re-sign: [27:06-31:34]
• Fafa Picault and Auston Trusty trades: [31:35-34:16]
• Is it concerning that The Union have made no signings yet: [34:17-41:22]
• Thoughts on Ray Gaddis, Andre Blake, Jamiro Monteiro, and Marco Fabian: [41:23-46:39]
• Mike's ideal Union playing: [46:40-51:38]
• No more Bethlehem Steel: [51:39-54:20]
• Energy in The River End: [54:21-56:20]
• FIRST playoff win: [56:21-59:00]

Social Media:

Twitter: @FreeKickPod

Instagram: @FreeKickPod

Facebook: @FreeKickPod

www.thefreekickpodcast.com

Mike's Social Media:

Twitter: @Thomas19064

On this episode Todd is joined by Union fan Pat Andrews to discuss some of his stories that include, attending the MLS announcement of Philadelphia becoming the 16th team in MLS, sitting in the DC United supporters section during a Union away game, eating his free bread after Union loses, and the various topics that Todd has been asking each of his guest which include:

• How Pat became a Union fan: [2:24-4:10]
• Pat's top 3 moments from the 2019 season: [4:11-10:26]
• Contract extension with Bimbo: [10:27-14:49]
• Best Union player in 2019: [14:50-16:28]
• Who will The Union re-sign: [16:29-20:02]
• Fafa Picault and Auston Trusty trades: [20:03- 26:27]
• Thoughts on Ray Gaddis, Andre Blake, Jamiro Monteiro, and Marco Fabian: [26:28-34:19]
• What can The Union do to increase attendance: [34:20-39:38]
• Pat's ideal Union player: [39:39-41:37]
• Union's FIRST playoff win: [41:38-43:26]
• Final Question: [43:27-46:34]

Social Media:

Twitter: @FreeKickPod

Instagram: @FreeKickPod

Facebook: @FreeKickPod

www.thefreekickpodcast.com

Pat's Social Media:

Twitter: @pat_in_thehat

Instagram: @pat_in_thehat97

Feeling down by the lack of signings so far this season for the Union? Well hopefully not after you listen to this episode with Jeff Mitchell! Mr. Posidelphia and Todd sit down to discuss all things Philadelphia Union and Sons of Ben, with topics including:

• Jeff's involvement with Roxbourough United: [3:00-5:49]
• How Jeff became a fan of the Union: [5:50-8:33]
• Jeff's memorable moments from last season: [8:34-20:36]
• The renewal of Bimbo: [20:37-24:11]
• Thoughts on which players The Union will re-sign: [24:12-27:56]
• Fafa Picault and Auston Trusty trades: [25:57-32:39]
• Haris Medunjanin comments on Ernst Tanner: [32:40-34:56]
• Thoughts on Ray Gadis, Andre Blake, Jamiro Monteiro, and Marco Fabian: [34:57-44:15]
• Jeff's ideal Union player: [44:16-45:31]
• First playoff victory: [45:32-50:29]
• Final questions: [50:30-56:31]

Social Media:

Twitter: @FreeKickPod

Instagram: @FreeKickPod

Facebook: @FreeKickPod

Jeff's Social Media:

Twitter: @FatherOfBen

Instagram: @jeffreymofthemodernhypocrites

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Sickboy5th

As the off-season continues for the Philadelphia Union, Todd is joined by his second guest of the season, this time by Dave Knittel of The Soccer Tavern. Todd and Dave sit down to discuss a wide variety of topics that revolve around the Philadelphia Union. Those topics include:

• How Dave's fandom started: [1:37-2:53]
• Dave's 3 favorite games from last season: [4:20-11:26]
• Game experience in San Jose: [11:27-15:16]
• Union's 4-year contract renewal with Bimbo: [15:18-20:24]
• Thoughts on which players The Union will re-sign: [20:25-26:49]
• Fafa Picault and Auston Trusty trades: [26:50-32:15]
• Haris Medunjanin comments on Ernst Tanner: [32:16-37:53]
• Thoughts on Ray Gadis, Andre Blake, Jamiro Monteiro, and Marco Fabian: [37:54-47:32]
• Dave's ideal Union player: [47:33-57:28]
• First playoff victory: [57:29-59:18]
• Final questions: [59:19-1:02:22]

Social Media:

Twitter: @FreeKickPod

Instagram: @FreeKickPod

Facebook: @FreeKickPod

Dave's Social Media:

Twitter: @thesoccertavern

Instagram: @thesoccertaverntv

Facebook: @TheSoccerTavern

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1dxw2WGcnyXTe6Zc0ajpg