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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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Summary

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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Summary

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

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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"

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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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