February 20, 2024

People Who Aren't There Anymore (and 2024 DCU Predictions)

1 hour 9 minutes

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

Summary

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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