March 19, 2024

Ep 373: District of Disappointment

58 minutes

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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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