The Free Kick
The Free Kick
Todd Lewis
Episode 426 - Major Controversy As Philadelphia Loses 1-0 to Cruz Azul
54 minutes Posted Aug 8, 2026 at 1:10 pm.
] How do Union approach rest of Leagues Cup with a loss: [17:45] Union dominated second half: [30:17] No penalty given in 89th minute for what looked to be a clear handball: [39:57]   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/   Icarus Football x Forbidden Closet x Olivia Smith Looking for your newest soccer jersey? Our friends over at Forbidden Closet have partnered with Icarus Football and Local Philadelphia designer Olivia Smith to design "Philadelphia Football" jerseys, inspired by Brazil's 1992 kit and France's 1982 kit. Preorder your jersey through August 9th.
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The Philadelphia Union fell 1-0 to Cruz Azul in a match filled with controversy, as no penalty was awarded for what appeared to be a clear handball, and Cavan Sullivan seemed to be fouled late in the game. Todd and José share their thoughts on the match, including the non-penalty call, the Union's dominant second-half performance, and how the club should approach the remainder of the Leagues Cup after opening the tournament with a loss. Cruz Azul v Philadelphia Union: Overall thoughts + Ezekiel Alladoh's lackluster performance: [5:48] How do Union approach rest of Leagues Cup with a loss: [17:45] Union dominated second half: [30:17] No penalty given in 89th minute for what looked to be a clear handball: [39:57]   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/   Icarus Football x Forbidden Closet x Olivia Smith Looking for your newest soccer jersey? Our friends over at Forbidden Closet have partnered with Icarus Football and Local Philadelphia designer Olivia Smith to design "Philadelphia Football" jerseys, inspired by Brazil's 1992 kit and France's 1982 kit. Preorder your jersey through August 9th.