February 06, 2024

A Finnish'd Roster?

1 hour 1 minute

Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast.

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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