About this episode

Todd interviews Kai Wagner, Nathan Harriel, and Jon Scheer about Wagner's return to Philadelphia Union and the team's upcoming match.

Todd was down at Philadelphia Union training on Saturday, for Kai Wagner's first interview with the media since he returned to the club from Birmingham City. Wagner discussed why he came back to Philadelphia, conversations with Sporting Director Jon Scheer, and reflecting on his time in Birmingham. Nathan Harriel shares his thought's on Wagner's return, leadership, and how Wednesday's match against Red Bull New York can be the turnaround the team needs. While Jon Scheer talks about re-acquiring Wagner, updates on Olwethu Makhanya, Neil Pierre and the clubs search for another forward. 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/

People in this episode

Host: Todd Lewis

Guests: Kai Wagner, Nathan Harriel, Jon Scheer

Topics covered

• player interviews
• soccer
• Philadelphia Union
• team leadership
• Birmingham City
• match preview

Keywords

• Kai Wagner
• Nathan Harriel
• Jon Scheer
• Philadelphia Union
• Birmingham City
• soccer
• Red Bull New York

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Philadelphia Union, Birmingham City

Places: Red Bull New York

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