Ted and Jon break down a less than stellar 4-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union. They talk about the underperformance of the roster and what means for the team going forward. They also talk through an uncharacteristic loss for the Spirit to Kansas City. They talk Rodman's scary injury and just whether the injuries have dragged the team down enough.

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Ted and Brian break down a surprisingly comfortable 2-1 win for DC United over the Chicago Fire. They talk about a surprise boost they have gotten from Gabriel Pirani and the continued scoring of the golden boot leader Benteke. They also talk Spirit news, a tragic event to their star rookie at a dumber sport, and how they continue to impress and get wins.

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Ted and Jon review a semi-successful Leagues Cup and a rough return to the league. But not all is lost as they look ahead to potential hope for the coming weeks. They also talk new contracts, and more. They also look at the return of the Spirit after a thumping 4-1 win over the KC Current. They also talk new CBA and much more!

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Ted and Jon break down a dramatic win for DC United over Minnesota United. They discuss the friendly against Celtic and possible roster rule changes impact on the future of the team. They also talk about the Spirit's win against Chivas in the weirdest summer tournament of all time.

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In this episode of the RFK Refugees podcast, Ted and Jon discuss various topics including the coverage of international tournaments, DC United's recent win against Nashville SC, and Steve Birnbaum's retirement. They also speculate on the team's future formation and signings. Steve Birnbaum's departure from DC United is discussed, with speculation about the impact on the team and potential roster changes. The conversation also touches on Birnbaum's legacy and his potential future role with the club. The need for long-tenured players in MLS is highlighted, as well as the importance of honoring the history of the club. The potential impact of new players in the upcoming transfer window is considered, with a focus on improving depth in key positions. The possibility of Birnbaum's induction into the club's Hall of Tradition is also discussed.

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Ted and Jon talk about an asskicking in Orlando, if Troy's seat is hot (no) and the good team from DC back to their winning ways.

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Ted and Jon talk about DC United's disassembly at Audi Field at the hands of Ben Olsen's Houston Dynamo (and a number of red cards). They answer a bunch of listener questions and also talk about the big win for the Spirit over Gotham.

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Ted and Jon break down a 1-0 win for the Washington Spirit over the Utah Royals. They talk about how the team is able to pull together wins while resting key players. They also review potential pitfalls the team could suffer and more! They also review an off week for DC and how the team shapes up getting back to the field on the road against Charlotte.

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Ted is here to break down the past two games for DC United and look ahead to a potentially better week. He reviews options for the team, answers listener questions, and makes sense of what we are seeing with DC United. He also reviews the Spirit's 4-2 win over Angel City and how Washington has built the best attack in the league.

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Ted and Jon talk about the paltry bench options for a 2-0 loss for DC United away to NYCFC. They also discussed a big W for the Washington Spirit over the Gotham FC Free Agent Superteam.

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Ted and Jon talk about: DC United gets a 1-1 draw against the Columbus Crew. DC United played well and frustrated Columbus throughout the game. The team's shift to a 4-3-3 formation has been effective, but there is still room for improvement in converting chances. Connor Antley continues to impress as a signing from the USL. Jackson Hopkins started over Matti Peltola, showing the team's depth and competition for positions. The red card to Cucho Hernandez was deserved and a result of Chris McVey's strong performance. Overall, DC United is in a good position and teams are starting to fear playing against them. In this conversation, Jon and Ted discuss the recent performance of DC United and their upcoming matches against Orlando, New York City, and Seattle. They also touch on the potential departure of Cucho Hernandez from Columbus and the team's expectations for the rest of the season. The conversation then shifts to the construction of DC United's new stadium and the challenges of playing in baseball stadiums. They also discuss the recent incidents of racism and violence in the MLS Next tournament. The conversation concludes with updates on the Washington Spirit, including the release of Riley Tanner and potential roster changes.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap

03:03 Discussion about potential USL team in Roanoke

04:04 Announcement about exclusive content for patrons

05:08 Music recommendations and return to soccer discussion

07:50 DC United's performance against Columbus Crew

14:33 Analysis of DC United's lineup and formation

23:10 Positive outlook for DC United's performance and reputation

32:12 Red card incident and overall performance of DC United

33:27 DC United's Optimism and Expectations

37:24 Challenges of Playing in Baseball Stadiums

46:24 Incidents of Racism and Violence in MLS Next Pro Tournament

52:19 Updates on the Washington Spirit

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Ted and Jon talk about a 1-0 victory over CF Montreal in a well-organized performance. The team made a tactical shift to a 3-5-2 formation, which flummoxed Montreal and allowed DC to dominate possession and chances. The frustration settled in for DC in the second half, but they remained in control and ultimately secured the win. Pedro Santos had a notable impact offensively and defensively, and Connor Antley impressed as a surprise performer. The team's roster construction and dead cap space continue to be challenges, but they are exceeding expectations in their rebuilding year. The conversation covers the Washington Spirit's recent game against the Utah Royals, including analysis of the lineup, player performances, and key moments of the match. The hosts discuss the team's style of play and how it has evolved throughout the season. They also touch on the signing of Lacey Santos and the need for additional defensive reinforcements. The conversation concludes with a preview of the Spirit's upcoming games and a reminder to check out their future content.

00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap

04:30 DC United's Tactical Shift and Dominance

13:14 Pedro Santos as a Super Sub

29:32 Impact of Burnbaum and Canals' Return

29:35 Dominant First Half Performance

32:49 Trinity Rodman's Adaptability

33:16 Signing of Lacey Santos

38:11 Evolution of the Spirit's Style of Play

41:10 Improved Depth and Competitiveness

45:57 Upcoming Game on Friday

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DC United had a draw against St. Louis in a game where they showcased their tactical flexibility and resilience. The team's offseason signings have proven to be successful, with players like Jared Stroud and Christian Dajome making significant contributions. Looking ahead, DC United faces Montreal, and it will be crucial for them to secure a win and continue their positive momentum. The team's bench depth and ability to adapt to different styles of play will be key factors in their success. The conversation covers the playing style and tactics of the team, team needs and potential signings, salary imbalance and roster depth, injuries and their impact on the team, appreciation for Russell Canouse, the impressive performance of the Washington Spirit, formation and positional changes, an exciting win for the Spirit, the signing of Leicy Santos, potential lineup changes, an upcoming match against Utah Royals, They also discuss the NWSL-Liga Mx Feminel Summer Cup.

00:00Introduction and Weekend Recap

02:09DC United's Performance Against St. Louis

05:32DC United's Formation and Tactics

08:16Impressive Performances by Jared Stroud and Christian Dajome

25:10Preview of DC United's Match Against Montreal

35:08Discussion on Potential Lineup Changes

36:55Analysis of DC United's Bench Depth

38:03Playing Style and Tactics

39:13Team Needs and Signings

40:37Salary Imbalance and Roster Depth

41:46Injuries and Impact on the Team

42:40Appreciation for Russell Canouse

43:47Washington Spirit's Performance

45:13Impressive Performances by Rookies

46:12Formation and Positional Changes

48:39Exciting Win for Washington Spirit

50:08Injury Concerns and Roster Depth

52:34Formation Adjustments and Player Roles

56:14New Signing: Leicy Santos

57:14Potential Lineup Changes

58:21Upcoming Match against Utah Royals

01:00:45NWSL-Liga MX Feminel Summer Cup

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In this episode, Jon interviews Ashley Hatch. They discuss the off-season changes, including new coaches and players, and the team's preparation for the new season. Ashley also talks about her approach to social media and personal branding, emphasizing the importance of being authentic and positive. They review the team's first game and discuss the challenges of integrating young players into the lineup. Ashley shares her mindset for the season and the team's focus on growth and improvement. They also discuss the pressure of proving oneself to new coaches and the importance of supporting each other as teammates.

Joey Zanaboni, the radio voice of St. Louis City SC, discusses the team's performance, key players, and the vibrant atmosphere in St. Louis. He highlights the contributions of Chris Durkin, Lucas Bartlett, and Jared Stroud. Joey also praises Roman Burki's goalkeeping skills and predicts an exciting and fast-paced match. He shares his appreciation for DC United and invites fans to tune in to the home radio broadcast.

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DC United faced a 3-1 loss against Inter Miami in a game marred by controversial calls and poor refereeing. The match started well for DC United, with Jared Stroud scoring a beautiful goal. However, Inter Miami came back strong and took control of the game. The team struggled with finishing chances and suffered from defensive lapses. The game highlighted the ongoing issues with MLS refereeing, with missed calls and questionable decisions. Despite some positive individual performances, DC United was unable to overcome the challenges and secure a win. The conversation covers various topics, including football ratings, lineup predictions, international breaks, and the Washington Spirit's season opener. They discuss the team's playing style, roster changes, and controversial calls in the game. They also touch on other NWSL games and the streaming and TV coverage of the league. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a mention of future content.

00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap

03:10 Discussion on DC United vs. Inter Miami Game

13:23 Refereeing Issues in MLS

25:07 Controversial Calls and Goals

28:30 Defensive Issues and Adjustments

29:44 Individual Performances and Red Card

30:42 Discussion on football ratings

31:03 International break and lineup predictions

31:34 Possible loan signings and bench options

32:22 Discussion on team formation and player availability

33:09 Expectations for upcoming games

33:32 Discussion on Washington Spirit's season opener

36:19 Analysis of the Spirit's playing style and roster

39:09 Fans' expectations and team performance

40:12 Discussion on player performance and potential roster moves

48:06 Controversial calls in the Spirit's game

53:41 Review of other NWSL games

55:03 Discussion on NWSL streaming and TV coverage

57:31 Closing remarks and future content

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Michelle Kaufman from the Miami Herald discusses the impact of Lionel Messi's arrival on Inter Miami and MLS. She shares her experience covering Miami soccer before Messi and how the team's profile has risen with his presence. Kaufman also discusses the challenges of roster compliance and negotiations, as well as the motivation of players to stay with Messi. She highlights the difference Messi makes on the field and the team's performance without him. Kaufman also shares her predictions for the upcoming game against DC United.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:39 Covering Miami Soccer Before Messi

01:17 Miami's Rise in Soccer Relevance

03:08 The Pursuit of Messi

04:18 Global Interest in Inter Miami

05:03 Impact of Messi's Arrival on Miami Herald

06:11 Messi's Arrival as a Game-Changer

07:21 MLS Compliance and Roster Challenges

08:01 Tension and Negotiations in Roster Changes

09:23 Players' Motivation to Stay with Messi

10:21 The Impact of Messi on Miami and MLS

11:44 Messi's Influence on Teammates and Opponents

15:36 Messi's Impact on Miami's Performance

20:53 Messi's Availability and Traveling with the Team

29:30 Expectations for the DC United Game

35:23 Prove It Game for Inter Miami

39:14 Scoreline Prediction

39:57 Where to Find Michelle Kaufman's Work

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In this episode, Jon & Ted review the game between DC United and FC Cincinnati, focusing on the performance of Gabriel Pirani (🤨) and goalkeeper Alex Bono (🙌) & discuss DC's defensive performance and the impact of substitutions. We then preview the upcoming game between DC United and Inter Miami. We also discuss concerns about fixture congestion, Benteke's performance as a designated player, lack of depth in DC United's roster, the suspension of an FC Cincinnati beat writer, & issues with MLS referees.

We also talk Washingtons Spirit's preseason (or lack thereof) and open house event, expectations for the Spirit, Loudoun United's performance against San Antonio FC, and the Women's Gold Cup.

Takeaways

• The defensive performance of DC United has been a mixed bag, with moments of strong structure and moments of losing shape.
• Peltola has shown potential as a number six player, but there are still areas for improvement.
• Benteke has been performing well as a designated player for DC United.
• DC United's roster lacks depth, which could be a challenge throughout the season.
• The suspension of an FC Cincinnati beat writer raises concerns about media access and transparency in MLS.
• There is a lack of quality content from Apple TV's coverage of MLS.
• There are ongoing issues with MLS referees, including a lack of match control and questionable decisions.
• The Spirit's preseason and open house event provided an opportunity for fans to engage with the team.
• Expectations for the Spirit's season are uncertain, and there may be a need for additional signings.
• Loudoun United's performance against San Antonio FC was impressive, especially considering they played with 10 men for most of the match.
• The Women's Gold Cup provided an opportunity for the US Women's National Team to build confidence and test new strategies.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:55 Review of DC United vs. FC Cincinnati

09:13 Discussion on Gabriel Pirani

14:48 Goalkeeper Alex Bono's Performance

21:46 Substitutions and Player Performance

25:22 Discussion on Martin Rodriguez and Others

29:24 Preview of DC United vs. Inter Miami

32:19 Preview of Inter Miami's Performance

32:49 DC United's Game Strategy

33:30 Concerns about Fixture Congestion

34:25 DC United's Upcoming Games

35:24 DC United's Defensive Performance

36:28 Expectations for Peltola

37:07 Peltola's Role as a Number Six

37:34 Perception of Peltola's Performance

38:10 Benteke's Performance as a Designated Player

39:19 DC United's Unexpected Points

40:01 Lack of Depth in DC United's Roster

43:14 Coverage of DC United and the Spirit

45:22 Suspension of FC Cincinnati Beat Writer

48:23 Lack of Quality Content from Apple TV

49:32 Issues with MLS Referees

53:21 Lack of Negotiations between PRO and PRSA

54:23 Spirit's Preseason and Open House Event

56:06 Expectations for the Spirit

01:01:17 Women's Gold Cup

01:04:24 Loudoun United's Performance against San Antonio FC

In this conversation, Jon and Laurel Fahler from Queen City Press (queencitypress.net) discuss the upcoming game between DC United and FC Cincinnati. They cover topics such as the previous CCC game for Cincy, player rotation, Brandon Vasquez's departure, offseason changes for FC Cincinnati, DeAndre Yedlin's surprise trade, Lucho Acosta's relationship with fans, injury concerns for DC United, and game predictions. 

00:00 Introduction and Greeting

00:25 Previous Game and Player Rotation

03:06 Fan Sentiment on Brandon Vasquez's Departure

03:54 Offseason Changes for FC Cincinnati

06:10 DeAndre Yedlin's Surprise Trade

08:18 Lucho Acosta's Relationship with Fans

10:01 Game Prediction and Player Availability

13:20 Injury Concerns for DC United

14:04 Luca Özcan's Availability

15:04 Exploiting FC Cincinnati's Wingbacks

16:04 Game Prediction: 1-1 Draw

Jon's music recommendation: Andy Shauf "The Bearer of Bad News"

Jon and Brian talk about DC United secured a victory against the New England Revolution in their first game of the 2024 season. The lineup featured several new players, including Gabriel Pirani and Jared Stroud. The team dominated possession and created numerous scoring opportunities. However, concerns were raised about the left back position and the lack of a game-changing player. Despite these challenges, DC United emerged victorious with a late goal from Christian Benteke to finish the win. The conversation covers various topics, including the lack of dominance in games, different styles of play, individual player stats, Jared Stroud's performance, the potential return of Canouse and Birnbaum, the impact of New England's midweek game, the potential need for a new number 10, Jeahze's absence and Santos as a left back, and a comparison of red cards between Vrioni and Ola Kamara.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap

01:42 Snickers Partnership with Washington Spirit

02:11 DC United's Victory against New England Revolution

03:07 Lineup Analysis

06:38 Jared Stroud's Performance

08:21 Carles Gil's Goal and DC United's Response

09:02 Gabriel Pirani's Performance

11:19 Interplay between Stroud, Ku Dipietro, and Pirani

13:10 Christian Benteke's Goal and VAR Review

21:24 Lack of a Game-Changing Player

23:36 Youth Players' Contribution

27:36 Aaron Herrera's Assist and DC United's Victory

30:20 Lack of Dominance in Games

31:18 Different Styles of Play

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Jon sits down with Angus Long of Buzzard Point Social, Douglas Reyes Ceron of Rose Room Collective and Elle Cayabyab Gitlin, a member of both groups.

The conversation revolves around the controversy surrounding DC United's preseason trip to Saudi Arabia. The panel discusses the fans' response and organized action, as well as their expectations going into the meeting with ownership.

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In this episode, Ted and Jon discuss the offseason, including the signing of Connor Antley and the team's preseason games. They also preview the home opener against the New England Revolution and make specific predictions for the season. The conversation covers topics such as player injuries, team strategy, and potential roster changes. The hosts provide analysis and insights based on their observations and research. The conversation covers various topics including the consequences of the preseason trip, struggles with MLS and DC United, difficulties of being a sports fan, issues with sports merchandise, the ban on supporters groups, replacement referees in MLS, US Open Cup drama, the USL Super League and Division 1 sanctioning, and Washington Spirit news. The episode concludes with an album recommendation.

00:00 Introduction and Offseason Recap

04:26 Discussion on New Signing: Connor Antley

06:26 Injury Updates and Preseason Game Analysis

17:02 Preview of Home Opener against New England Revolution

26:20 Specific Predictions for the Season

33:56 Discussion on Gabriel Pirani and Team Strategy

34:25 Consequences of Preseason Trip

36:03 Struggles with MLS and DC United

37:30 Difficulties of Being a Sports Fan

39:23 Issues with Sports Merchandise

41:47 Supporters Group Ban

44:16 Replacement Referees in MLS

46:32 US Open Cup Drama

50:37 USL Super League and Division 1 Sanctioning

01:00:07 Washington Spirit News

01:07:11 Album Recommendation: People Who Aren't There Anymore by Future Islands

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In this episode, Jon and Ted discuss DC United's recent signings and roster building strategy. They analyze the playing style of new signing Matti Peltola and discuss the potential formation change to a three-back system. They also evaluate the young players on the team and speculate on the captaincy. The hosts talk about the upcoming preseason game and the lack of streaming options. They also touch on the Leagues Cup group and kit leaks. Finally, they discuss the controversies surrounding Inter Miami's world tour. In this episode, Jon and Ted discuss potential acquisitions for DC United before the start of the regular season. They also assess the roster of the Washington Spirit and express concerns about the lack of additions. The hosts share their thoughts on the team's rebranding and the controversial yellow jersey. They also delve into Lindsay Horan's comments about American soccer fans and the evolving soccer culture in the United States.

00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap

03:09 DC United's Major Signing: Matti Peltola

06:21 Analysis of Matti Peltola's Playing Style

10:13 Discussion on DC United's Roster Building Strategy

13:08 Formation Change to a Three-Back System

19:17 Evaluation of DC United's Young Players

22:22 Speculation on DC United's Captaincy

23:31 Upcoming Preseason Game and Lack of Streaming

25:48 Discussion on MLS Preseason Streaming Policy

28:53 Leagues Cup Group and Kit Leaks

30:22 Inter Miami's World Tour and Controversies

36:29 DC United's Potential Acquisitions

40:30 Assessing the Washington Spirit's Roster

46:08 Rebranding and Jersey Controversy

49:41 Lindsay Horan's Comments on American Soccer Fans

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Ted and Jon talk about Troy Lesesne with someone who knows him a lot more than we do, Mark Fishkin, of Seeing Red NY.

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Ted and Jon talk about the end of the San(chez) (Ro)dman partnership with the Spirit, and the rest of the chaos of the draft night, a coaching update for the Spirit, and the bare minimum of DC United news including the final details on their trip to Saudi Arabia.

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Ted and Jon talk about the rumored hiring of Troy Lesesne as the team's new head coach and review the most recent roster moves and other MLS related stories. They also talk Washington Spirit and other NWSL news including the new super club in New York!

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Ted and Jon talk about MLS exiting the US Open Cup for totally good and righetous reasons...

They also talked about the early moves of the McKaye Regime at DCU. Lastly, they cover the departure of Dorian Bailey, additions to the Kang Portfolio, and a coaching rumor for the Spirit (at last!).

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Ted and Jon talk about the roster deadline news that came out and break down every player currently on the way out and talk about what the roster looks like as it stands.

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Ted and Jon talk about new DC United GM Ally MacKay, including how to say his name (we don't know yet). We spoke about MLS Playoffs and how DCU fans get to watch their old girlfriends get to be so happy. We do some news and notes about current and former DCU players, and finally covered some potentially concerning Washington Spirit news and a little player news.

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Ted and Jon talk about the NWSL Final (4:10), talk about the new NWLS media deal (12:30), Emma Hayes to USWNT (23:51), DCU Alum news (27:51), and DCU in disarray (32:03).

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Ted and Jon talk about how the MLS Playoffs are going, somehow existing without DCU. They talked about some player news and continue to speculate on the who the next GM and coach will be. Ted took a victory lap about being right about the Mark Parsons firing.

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Ted and Jon talk about some show news (1:00), talked about the funny way that DCU is 9th, and also eliminated (5:40) and talk about the rough end to the Spirit season (59:53)

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Ted and Brian break down the uneven results over the past two games. They talk about the gut punch loss against New York and review the gutsy draw against Vancouver.

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Ted and Jon discuss a scoreless draw in Charlotte and a 1-1 draw home to Atlanta United. They talk about the underwater game likely to result against NY on Saturday.

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Ted and Jon review 2 dropped points for DC United and review whether the team playing well can mask the results. Also talk Arena and more!

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Jon and Ted get to do something that they don't normally do, talk about 3 points and a confident and exciting DCU victory!  We talked about the Wayne coaching drama and look forward with cautious optimism.  Also, we talked about the Kasper Out sign.

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Ted and Jon break down an awful loss to the Philadelphia Union, while trying to hold on to any hope for the rest of the year. They also look at the future of the team and whether Ted Ku-Dipietro can make a difference.

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Ted and Jon discuss a dire, horrible, unwatchable 1-0 road loss to the Hated Red Bulls. They answer listener questions and try to think past 2023.

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Ted and Jon are back! They review the Taxi Fountas incident and their thoughts since the resolution. They also talk summer transfer window and whether the team makes the playoffs. They cover the future of the team and more!

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Ted and Jon review an embarrassing 4-0 defeat in New England, talk new player rumors and the departure of Lewis O'Brien, and assess the Wayne Rooney era so far.

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Ted and Jon review an uneven set of games filled with thrills and spills. DC United struggles to get a consistent set of wins to separate themselves from the playoff fight.

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Ted and Jon review a totally respected result against the first place FC Cincinnati. They also discuss some player rumors and they also speculate who would be the funniest current MLS manager to coach Lionel Messi.

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Ted and Jon review a tough 2-1 loss to Real Salt Lake and preview a potential perilous stretch for the team.

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Ted and Jon review Mercedes Benz Stadium and enjoyed 1 half of a soccer game this weekend. They talk about the other half too, unfortunately. Also, some guy named Messi?

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Ted and Jon review a review a 2-1 loss for DC United against Tornoto and also talk about whether O'Brien stays with the team through the end of 2023.

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Ted and Jon review a DC United 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy. They also talk future of the team and much more!

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Ted and Jon review a forgettable USOC exit and two important draws against Nashville and the Union.

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Ted and Jon review a 2-1 loss for DC United at the hands of FC Cincinnati. They talk about whether it was really that bad and the path forward through the next week. They also talk about Don's comments on the Open Cup and more!

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Ted and Jon break down an big 3-0 victory for DC United over Charlotte that had a debut goal from a Jacob Greene and a Benteke bicycle. What more could you ask for?

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Ted sits down with Elliot Bar, Matt Myers, and Chenier Durand from River City 93 to help give some thoughts on the upcoming Open Cup showdown between  DC United and the Richmond Kickers. They discuss players to watch and how DC can break down the 2022 USL League One Regular Season Champions.

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Ted and Jon review an ugly 1-0 victory over Montreal and whether the team's sluggish offensive production shows any signs of picking up. They also answer listener questions and look ahead to future competitons

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Ted and Jon review a 0-0 draw in the Windy City. They also talk about he defensive mindset of the team and whether we expect anything different next week against Columbus.

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Ted and Jon talk about another loss that has seen the team's winless streak climb to four. They talk about the positives of the team's DP Christian Benteke and whether this will be a long season or a potential turning point.

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Ted and Jon take stock of a 3-2 loss to New York City FC and also look ahead to upcoming schedule. They also answer listener questions and score some players four games in.

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Ted and Jon review a 1-1 draw against Orlando for DC United. They also talk Open Cup Broadcasts, Reyna-Berhalter drama and more!

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Ted and Jon review a slight bummer of a 2-0 loss against Columbus, talk about CONCACAF Champions League, and some news and notes.

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Ted and Jon review a dramatic come from behind opening week win for DC United against Toronto FC. They talk about a debut goal for Klich and the DC youth revolution off the bench to deliver a victory. They also discuss what the future holds and answer listener questions.

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Ted and Jon talk about their expectations for the home opener against Toronto FC this weekend, the first impressions of actual games on Apple TV, and they look at the challenges this team may have with depth in certain positions (ALREADY!)

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Ted and Jon talk about some new player rumors, the first impressions of Apple TV, some USMNT odds and ends and they both really, really, really want real soccer to talk about.

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Ted and Jon talk the Apple deal, share some stories about the last time an MLS team went streaming stories, and previewed DC United in 2023. They also talk US Men's National team and club competitions for North and South America.

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Ted and Jon and Jon talk about the addition of Carl Robinson to the coaching staff and possible Wayne Rooney at Everton. They also talk about Leagues Cup and much more!

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Ted and Jon launch the hit new feature, United 96 in 90 Seconds, which Jon promises will only get better. They discuss the beginning of preseason and the official arrival of Mateusz Klich. They detail the new content requirements of the Apple TV deal and answer listener questions.

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Ted and Jon sit down with Sean Howe Director of Scouting for DC United to discuss how the 2023 team is shaping up, previewing some of the new signings and discussing the job of scouting for DC United.

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January is National Mentoring month and the DC community is looking for volunteers to mentor high school students! Mentoring is a fun and rewarding experience where you connect with a young person from DC public or charter schools and talk with them, learn from them, or just cheer on DC sports teams together! Mentors Inc at Kid Power is currently looking for new applicants so if you’re interested or just want to learn more, please reach out to them by emailing volunteer@kidpowerdc.org .. again that’s volunteer@kidpowerdc.org’

Ted and Jon talk about the release of DC United's schedule and more changes that might occur to the MLS postseason. They discussed DC United's new right back, Ruan. Finally, the show gave their regards to club legend, Kevin Payne.

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Ted and Jon come back from a lonnnng (and debatably well-earned) break over the World Cup and talk about the USMNT, DC United roster changes, and news and notes we missed as the weather turned cold.

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Jon spoke with Devon McTavish about the good old days at DC United, back when they played in the greatest tournament known to man (the CONCACAF Champions League), what it's like announcing games for DC United at home and on the "road", and about the season so far for United

Devon McTavish, color commentator for DC United, Follow him on Twitter 

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Jon sits down with DC United homegrown Kevin Paredes to talk about his time at DC United, how the season is going, and his wicked dance moves and goal celebrations.

Kevin Paredes, Midfielder/Defender for DC United and Homegrown

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We are on hiatus but we thought it'd be fun to listen to some old episodes and laugh at both the awful production value and how much thing have changed while staying exactly the same. This first throwback episode is our first ever episode from February 2018. Wow.

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Note this was recorded before the most recent news about Lucy Rushton. We released our episode on that on Oct 25th.

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We talked about Lucy being fired while Dave isn't. That's stupid.

One more show next week and then we're done for 2022. Love and peace.

Ted and Jon review another boring loss at the hands of Montreal. They also discuss Donovan Pines' future with the team and discuss just what to make of a disappointing stretch of games.

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What a doozy. Ted and Jon talk about the Taxi Fountas situation on the field and briefly talk about yet another loss in 2022.

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Ted and Jon discussed a 0-0 draw away to Real Salt Lake at the unfortunately titled America First Stadium in Sandy Utah.

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Ted and Jon discussed cool stuff that technical difficulties erased and no one will ever hear, but then they talk about the loss at Atlanta, the Moses Nyeman sale, Kristian Fletcher signing, and if they both mean something larger.

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Ted and Jon discussed another throttling for DCU at the hands of the Union. It's not fun, but it's all we got.

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Ted and Jon discussed a "thrilling" home scoreless draw against New Jersey and talked about Christian Benteke and the rest of the window for DCU.

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Brian and Jon discussed a thrilling 2-1 win over Orlando and ponder if maybe, just maybe, this team can make something out of the rest of 2022.

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Ted and Jon discussed a somehow slightly encouraging 2-1 loss against Montreal. They talked about rumors and near deals for a number of players until the stream exploded and ended early.

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Ted and Jon discussed an encouraging 2-2 draw at home to Columbus, followed by a game with a lineup that has no chance of scoring (and didn't!). They also covered the sale of Julian Gressel, the only player with real trade value that isn't named Fountas, and the circus that surrounded the move. They talked about rumors and near deals for a number of players and answered a lot of listener questions about the future.

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Ted and Jon thought they were going to have to talk a really long time about a crushing 7-0 loss in Philly, but wouldn't you know it!  DCU has hired Wayne Rooney to be their manager and we get to talk about it!  We also have Cory from Rams Review on to talk about Wayne's time at the helm of Derby County.

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Ted and Jon review a thrilling, crazy, and nuts 5-3 win over Orlando. Also talk transfers and more with DC United. 

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Ted and Jon talk about some news and notes including the return of the MLS All Star game to DC. They also discuss the bad loss to Nashville and whether things will ever get better this season.

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Ted and Jon review the all rumored transfers both in and out of the team and a horrible game in Chicago that was as fun to watch as Malort is to drink.

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Ted and Jon review the all rumored transfers both in and out of the team and break down the latest broadcast deal between Apple and MLS.

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Ted and Jon break down a week with no real games of consequence for DC United and look ahead to the potential transfer of Edison Flores to Atlas early this summer. They also review a rough week for the Spirit and look ahead to another grueling week. They also discuss the team dropping out of the ICC.

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Ted and Jon break down another disappointing loss to the New York Red Bulls, answer listener questions, and give thoughts on what needs to be fixed for this team to start having success again.

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Ted and Brian break down a rough week for DC United after a loss to NYCFC and a draw to TFC.

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Ted is here to break down a bad Open Cup loss and a 2-2 come from behind draw in Miami. He is also here to answer listener questions.

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Ted and Jon break down the 2-0 rainsoaked victory over Houston Dynamo, solely powered by a small Greek man.

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Ted and Jon break down the 3-0 road loss to Columbus and gauge fan reaction to the performance. They also discuss the interview Jason Levien gave to the Washington Post about Hernan Losada's firing.

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Ted and Jon break down the beginning of the second era of Interim Chad and a 3-2 victory for DC United over New England Revolution. We welcome Taxi, our new overlord, and discuss the potential of adding a certain Welshman to the team.

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Dateline....too damn early in the season. Hernan Losada is OUT at DC United. Jon and then Jon and Ted vent our thoughts and frustrations (and share some hopes) and take SO MANY OF YOUR CALLS.

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Ted and Jon break down a disastrous collapse and are split on how seriously to take it. They also talk about how this roster compares to last year, and wonder if the Open Cup game Tuesday will provide any salve on the burn on the Austin burn.

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Ted and Producer Brian break down a disappointing 1-0 loss by DC United to Atlanta United. They also talk where the team goes from here and whether there is any light at the end of a dark tunnel for DC. They also briefly talk USMNT and more!

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Ted and Jon talk DC United during the international break and the return of Chris Durkin. 

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In the first segment, Jon and Ted discuss the 2-1 loss to Toronto FC, the early arrival of Taxi Fountas, and where the team finds itself going into an international window.

In the second segment, Ted is joined by Tom Middler from otherbundesliga.com to learn more about new DC United signing Taxi Fountas, his time in Austria with Rapid Vienna, and what DC United can expect to get on (and off) the field.

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Ted is joined by Tom Middler from otherbundesliga.com to learn more about new DC United signing Taxi Fountas, his time in Austria with Rapid Vienna, and what DC United can expect to get on (and off) the field.

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Ted and Jon review a disappointing 2-0 loss for DC United and look ahead to just what reinforcements we can expect to bring in. Also they share a differing opinion of Djeffal and much more!

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Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to United 96, a DC United Podcast.

Ted and Jon talk about the "Smash and Grab" 1-0 win over FCC for DC United, bringing them to a tie for first place in the East. They preview the next game against the Chicago Fire, and they also break down the roster weaknesses as they stand and answer a lot of listener questions.

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Ted and Jon break down DC United's 3-0 victory and just how confident to feel after the result. They also discuss who looked good and reasons to be concerned. All this and more!

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Ted and Jon talk about the first preseason that they were able to watch, albeit illicitly. They also discuss the accidentally leaked jersey sponsor that is sure to be entirely uncontroversial with everyone!

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Ted and Jon talk about the preseason games they can't watch, with players scoring they can't name, and about a jersey they haven't seen yet. You're not gonna want to miss this one.

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Ted and Jon talk about the latest crazy rumor linking DC United to Carlos Tevez in the year 2022. They also talked about the other rumored comings and goings in the few weeks before the season starts.

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Ted and Jon review all the craziness that was DC United's offseason last week. They review what both the trade of Paul Arriola and the transfer of Kevin Paredes mean for the club. They also talk incoming players and more!

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Ted and Jon talk about the continuing (and soon to resolve) Paul Arriola saga and the new player signed to join the team in the summer, Taxiarchis Fountas. We discuss the bid for Kevin Paredes and answer listener questions.

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