Filibuster Podcast

In our second of two episodes this week, we welcome on Nate Scott of USA Today and the podcast The Sneak to break down D.C. United's current roster and roster needs with Jason, Adam, and Ben. Give it a listen! Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

We initially intended to release this as one episode, but decided to give you two medium length episodes instead of one giant episode; the transitions make it sound like you'll bet getting the second segment right away, you'll just be getting it on Thursday. In this episode, Jason, Adam, and Ben break down all of the D.C. United news and rumors. We talk about Edison Flores, Erik Sorga, the MLS SuperDraft and what D.C. United's picks might mean, green cards for D.C. United players, and the Gaston Silva rumor. Give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 14:08 D.C. United news Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

In the second of two episodes this week, Jason, Adam, and Ben talk to Eugene Rupinski about players from Mexico coming to MLS and talk to Travis Clark about the MLS SuperDraft and academy players. Give it a listen! Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

In the first of two episodes this week, Jason, Adam, and Ben try and break down the avalanche of player news that has happened in the past couple of days. Give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 12:30 D.C. United news Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

Filibuster is back for an episode on the very last day of the decade! Jason, Adam, and Ben break down D.C. United’s 2020 schedule, all the good and the bad of it, before jumping into the transfer rumors associated with the team and the 2.5 D.C. United callups to the USMNT. In the second segment, we welcome our old friend Josie Becker back onto the podcast, and she gives us a deep dive into what it is like to work full-time at a brewery, as well as some insight on switching fandoms from LA Galaxy to LAFC. Give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 8:21 D.C. United schedule, rumors, and callups 47:02 Beer with Josie B Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

The offseason train keeps rolling, and Filibuster is here to break it all down for you. Jason, Adam, and Ben are back to talk about Ben Olsen returning as head coach for D.C. United in 2020, Luciano Acosta going to Liga MX, Charlotte being awarded an MLS team, the US Open Cup being more competitive next year, and the less super MLS SuperDraft. In the second segment, we continue with our 2019 season reviews, so give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 8:49 News roundup 48:37 Cake or death Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

In this episode of Filibuster, Jason, Adam, and Ben break down all the D.C. United news of the week, including the re-signing of Bill Hamid and Frederic Brillant and whether or not the team is interested in signing Joao Plata. We also break down whether or not we are worried that D.C. United has made a bunch of signings yet. Finally, we continue with our season reviews, deciding whether or not we want players back next season. Give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 10:05 D.C. United news 41:27 Cake or death Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

The calendar has turned to December, and that means that there have been a variety of MLS drafts, processes, and acquisition methods to talk about on Filibuster. Jason, Adam, and Ben break down these drafts that didn’t add anyone to D.C. United, as well as talk about how Jason Kreis hilariously blew up a job offer from RSL. We also talk about the schedule for next year, and end the episode with some more Cake or Death. Give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 12:19 D.C. United and MLS news 39:52 Cake or Death Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

After taking a week off, Filibuster is back and more rejuvenated than ever. Adam, Jason, and Ben open by talking about the Chicago Fire’s new logo, before getting into the meat of D.C. United’s offseason, including roster moves and their trip to the US Virgin Islands. We then go through another round of players on our 2019 season review. Give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 11:15 D.C. United offseason 41:15 Cake or death Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

This week on Filibuster, Jason, Adam, and Ben put a wrap on the 2019 MLS season by talking about MLS Cup! We also bring the news back to the DMV by discussing the stadium plans of the Washington Spirit, D.C. United’s friendly against Bermuda, and go through the first instances of our 2019 season review. Give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 9:49 Soccer news Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

On this episode of Filibuster, Jason, Adam, and Ben welcome back Kristin Knowles from Vocal Minority and Mark Kastner from Sounder At Heart to preview MLS Cup. We ask them to vie for our temporary affection as neutrals who have no rooting interest in Sunday’s game. Who will be the most persuasive? Give it a listen to find out! 0:00 Intro 6:53 MLS Cup Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

D.C. United is now firmly in the offseason, so Filibuster starts to pull back and look at the season as a whole. Jason, Ben, and Adam take a look at the years and the D.C. United careers of Wayne Rooney and Luciano Acosta, as neither one will be back in the District next year. Also not back next year will be Jalen Robinson, and so we spend some time talking about him and what his leaving means as well. Finally, we discuss the big job ahead Dave Kasper and Ben Olsen have to rebuild this team for 2020. Give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 9:45 Beginning of the offseason Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

D.C. United’s season is over but Filibuster presses ever onwards! Jason, Adam, and Ben are here to talk about United’s season-ending loss to Toronto FC and to work through our first feelings about the season as a whole. They are, as you might expect, pretty down with the state of the team as it is. Give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 6:24 D.C. United’s season Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

D.C. United is opening their playoff run, and Filibuster is here to talk about it. Jason, Adam, and Ben bring on their old friend Kristin Knowles from the Vocal Minority to preview the matchup against Toronto FC. We talk about USMNT players on the Reds, the up-and-down nature of their season, and how important Nick DeLeon has been for them. Give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 7:28 D.C. United versus Toronto FC Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

In our real second episode this week (sorry about the goof!), we crack open the Twitterbox to answer your questions, including about what should happen if D.C. United crash out of the playoffs, the status of various players, and more! Give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 6:49 Twitterbox Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

Jason, Adam, and Ben are back to talk about D.C. United’s performance against FC Cincinnati, including our disappointments and what it means for DCU going forward. Give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 09:46 D.C. United versus FC Cincinnati Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

In our second episode of the week, Jason, Adam, and Ben take a look at D.C. United’s regular season finale against FC Cincinnati. To do so, they welcome on Laurel Pfahler from The Athletic to give us the lowdown on the team from the Queen City. Give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 1:44 D.C. United versus FC Cincinnati Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

In our first episode of the week, Jason, Adam, and Ben break down D.C. United’s 0-0 draw against the New York Red Bulls, including how the defense (especially Bill Hamid) did so well and what United might do without Wayne Rooney next week. Give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 08:53 D.C. United versus New York Red Bulls Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

In this week’s second episode of Filibuster, Jason, Adam, and Ben bring on James Justice from Once A Metro to talk about D.C. United’s upcoming game against the New York Red Bulls and the fight for the Eastern Conference. Give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 02:47 D.C. United versus New York Red Bulls Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. Your support has allowed us to add things like chapter marks to the podcast: “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, skip to the second chapter or check the time codes.

In this week’s first episode of Filibuster, Jason, Adam, and Ben are here to talk about D.C. United’s 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders and how the team is positioning itself towards the playoff run. We talk about Paul Arriola, Russell Canouse, and the solid defense, and explore how the team was able to beat the second best team in the Western Conference. We get sweary in the cold open as well, so give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 14:28 D.C. United versus Seattle Sounders Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast.