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 – Hollywood on the Pitch
Hollywood stars drop by Adam’s old pitch, and a new coach arrives at Tottenham. [Ep135]
Free Kicks – Man United’s Breakdown
The once-mighty Manchester United is in disarray, and Rick and Adam break down what is causing this star-studded roster to struggle so badly. [Ep134]
Free Kicks – The Coaching Carousel
If it’s job security you want, managing in the Premier League may not be the job for you. Two premier league managers already gone, another on the hot seat. Rick and Adam discuss. [Ep133]
Free Kicks – Newcastle’s New Owner
The new Saudi Arabian owners of Newcastle promise to bring a flood of cash into the league. Rick and Adam discuss the implications. [Ep132]
Free Kicks – Special Teams Coaching
The Champions League is back and Rick and Adam discuss the decline of the Spanish teams, plus they analyze what a special teams coach can do. [Ep131]
Free Kicks – Brighton-ing the League
Brighton and Hove Albion’s great start is among the Premier League topics discussed this week by Adam and Rick. [Ep130]
Free Kicks – The Champions League Returns
The first round of Champions League games and a preview of the Premier League weekend are discussed by Adam and Rick. [Ep129]
Free Kicks – Premier League Predictions
The top 4 and bottom 3 for this year’s Premier League, and Adam and Rick discuss the recent US World Cup qualifiers. [Ep128]
Free Kicks – The Window Has Closed
The Premier League transfer window has closed, and Rick and Adam discuss which world-class players have switched clubs. [Ep127]
Free Kicks – Mings to Ings Stings
Week two of the Premier League, including Danny Ings at Villa, and Lukaku’s return to Chelsea, is discussed by Adam and Rick. [Ep126]
Free Kicks – What a start to the new season
The first week of the Premier League was a tremendous success, and Rick and Adam provide commentary. [Ep125]
Free Kicks – The Premier League is Back!
The transfers have arrived, and the Premier League is back. Rick and Adam discuss the new Premier League season. [Ep124]
Free Kicks – Euros Wrap Up
The wrap-up of the incredible European Cup tournament with a discussion of the finals and its unpleasant aftermath…this week by Adam and Rick. [Ep123]
Free Kicks – England’s in the Finals
The semi-finals of the Euros are recapped, and the finals are previewed this week by Adam and Rick. [Ep122]
Free Kicks – Transatlantic Passage
While Adam celebrates his 50th birthday in Vegas, Rick is joined by Paul M. Banks, author of ‘Transatlantic Passage: How the English Premier League Redefined Soccer in America!’ [Ep121]
Free Kicks – The Knockout Round of the Euros
The final sixteen in the Euros, and make picks for their final four. Adam and Rick has all of the fútbol news! [Ep120]
Free Kicks – Watching the Euros
With every team now having seen action, Rick and Adam rate the European Cup teams, and preview what to expect over the next few rounds! [Ep119]
Free Kicks – Previewing The Euros
The upcoming month-long European Championship tournament, the Euros, is previewed by Adam and Rick! [Ep118]
Free Kicks – The Champions League Final
A preview of the Champions League final, Chelsea vs. Manchester City. Adam and Rick with all of the fútbol news! [Ep117]
Free Kicks – Premier League final weekend!
The dramatic ending to the Premier League season, the new inductees to the Premier League Hall of Fame, and of course, Guess the Premier League Star. Adam and Rick with the Premier League and other f…