RFK Refugees Podcast

Ted is here to break down a wild week that saw 7 goals and 4 points. He talks briefly about the 4-4 draw against the New York Red Bulls that saw the team come back 3 times. He also talks about the wild 3-2 win at home against Orlando including goals from the shiny DP from Romania

Ted's on vacation so Jon called in Gregory Roche from Pitch Pass for 90 minutes of group therapy. DC United grind out a 0-0 draw against Philadelphia Union, the CSO posts AI-written LinkedIn content that doesn't know how many championship stars are on the badge, and Louis Munteanu's future becomes a very real conversation.In this episode:DC United 0-0 Philadelphia Union: defensively solid, offensively invisibleThe LinkedIn Chronicles: AI-written post cites wrong number of stars on the badgeRenée Weiler sounding like a podcast host in press conferences, not a coachOpen Cup exit vs One Knoxville SC: the beginning of the end for Gabriel Pirani?Was this Weiler's transfer window or the doctor's? Gregory makes the caseThe schizophrenic roster build: great defense, no attacking planLouis Munteanu: Gregory raises the uncomfortable question — is he gone before the end of the season?Silvan Hefti and Aaron Herrera: the right back situation explainedGavin Turner and Caden Clark need more minutes — both hosts agreeNikola Markovic in the six role: working for nowThe Pirani Summer/Fall cycle: it's coming, it always comesLocker room sources: reportedly not well-liked internallyIs the season done and dusted? Gregory says absolutely notEastern Conference reality check: DC United are in a playoff spotHow to actually market this club — Eddie Pope, Clyde Sims, the flagThe academy, Kevin Flanagan, and the talent rich DC areaOrlando preview: yin and yang of MLS mediocrityFull listener Q&AThis week's full episode is on the free feed — no Patreon required.Check out Gregory Roche at pitchpass.comFollow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads @rfkrefugeesVamos.

DC United fall 0-1 to the New England Revolution and Louis Munteanu still hasn't started a game. Jon has a theory. Renée Wilder won't say. Jon and Ted break down the loss, the Munteanu situation, Aaron Herrera's return, and whether this team should go all in on Wednesday's Open Cup match.In this episode:DC United 0-1 New England Revolution: another clean sheet on the wrong sideThe Louis Munteanu situation: $7 million, still no start, Jon has questionsWhy does Renée Wilder keep starting the same lineup?Gabriel Pirani: grading on a curve per Jason Anderson, still not good enough per JonAaron Herrera returns: solid, five of five on crosses, right role in the systemKye Rowles back: DC's best defensive pairing in yearsTai Baribo out injured — Foot Mob says mid-MayHakim Karamoko: still listed as illness, still no updateMatti Peltola hits the post again — the brand is buildingSilvan Hefti and the goal concededJackson Hopkins as false 9: too close to goal, not his bestGavin Turner off the bench: flying around with something to proveLouis Munteanu's 30 minutes: what we sawWould Renée Wilder get fired or walk away first?Open Cup Wednesday vs one Knocks: full rotation? Jon says yesListener Q&A: Atlanta transfers, Wilder's future, lineup questionsExtended analysis and full Patreon listener Q&A at the $5 tier: patreon.com/rfkrefugeesFollow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads @rfkrefugees

Jon has a chat with Jason Anderson from Green Line Soccer (https://green-line-soccer.ghost.io/green-line-soccer-intro/) about DC United's season so far and touched briefly on the Washington Spirit's season that is much better than the standings would have you think.

Ted is here for a solo show to break down a bad loss to FC Dallas. He talks about what went wrong and what to look for from Rene moving forward. He answers listener questions and relays Cochella recomendations from Jon