Free Kicks on Radio Misfits
Rick Kaempfer and Adam Howarth (the director of coaching for the Illinois Youth Soccer Association) discuss all the latest international, national, and local soccer news
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 255
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Free Kicks – Season End Spectacular
A recap of the Premier League season, and some of the latest soccer news from this summer. [Ep155]
Free Kicks – Wrapping Up The Season
Champions League final is set. FA Cup final is set. The EPL teams are battling it out for Top 4 and relegation. Adam and Rick cover it all. [Ep154]
Free Kicks – The Home Stretch
The Champions League and the Premier League head into the home stretch, and Rick and Adam analyze the chances of the front runners. [Ep153]
Free Kicks – The Salt In Your Tears Is Delicious
The battle for the Premier League title is going down to the wire between Manchester City and Liverpool. Rick and Adam discuss the rivalry. [Ep152]
Free Kicks – And Then There Were Four
The semi-finals of the Champions League is set. Adam and Rick discuss the four remaining teams and this weekend’s FA Cup semi-final games at Wembley. (Ep151)
Free Kicks – The World Cup Draw
Rick and Adam analyze which teams are the favorites of the announced World Cup groups. They also discuss the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals [Ep150]
Free Kicks – Turmoil at Chelsea
Chelsea Football Club has been sanctioned because they are owned by a Russian oligarch. Adam and Rick discuss the implications. [Ep149]
Free Kicks – Adam’s Report From Across the Pond
Back from England, with visits to Everton, Burnley, and both Manchester clubs, Adam reports on what he has seen. [Ep148]
Free Kicks – Soccer Responds to War
The European soccer governing bodies are coming down hard on Russia, the crowds are cheering the Ukrainian players, and Chelsea’s ownership future (currently owned by a Russian Oligarch) is in doubt.…
Free Kicks – Champions League Heats Up
The first leg of the knockout stage games is discussed and analyzed by Adam and Rick. [Ep146]
Free Kicks – Kicking the Cat
West Ham defender Kurt Zouma is in trouble for kicking his cat, and Manchester United is currently a dysfunctional mess. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep145]
Free Kicks – The Mason Greenwood Saga
The fall of the promising 20-year-old Manchester United star, and the excitement of the FA Cup are discussed by Adam and Rick. [Ep144]
Free Kicks – Africa Cup of Nations
The African continent is gathering on the football pitch, and Rick and Adam discuss the teams who have made it to the next round. [Ep143]
Free Kicks – The Transfer Window
Which players are moving from team to team? Adam and Rick discuss this year’s Premier League January transfer window. [Ep142]
Free Kicks – Underdogs in the FA Cup
Little known clubs from places like Hartlepool, Boreham Wood, and Kid’minster take on the big boys in the Premier League. [Ep141]
Free Kicks – The Festive Fixtures
For this last show of the year, Adam and Rick go over the Champions League draw, and the incredible slate of Premier League matches known as the Festive Fixtures. [Ep140]
Free Kicks – Gauging the Gegenpress
A new Manchester United manager with a new approach. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep139]
Free Kicks – Shades of Blue
Defending champs Man City and Chelsea are in a memorable battle for the Premier League title. Rick and Adam discuss.
Free Kicks – Ole Ole Out Out Out
Manchester United drops their manager and Rick and Adam discuss the implications. [Ep137]
Free Kicks – Play-By-Play
Adam and Rick did play-by-play of a state championship game, and provided their podcast listening audience a little taste. Also, Premier League managers are hitting the unemployment line. [Ep136]