Filibuster Podcast

In the first of two episodes this week, Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about Hernan Losada's system just over a quarter of the way into the 2021 MLS season. We talk about building from the defense, how we're feeling, results versus process, the long view on injuries, tactics nerdery, and the fact that this is a team on the rise. 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.

Jason, Adam, and Ben talk to Sarah, Doug, Aaron, and Riss of the Rose Room Collective, a new D.C. United supporters' group. We talk about their founding, what kind of gameday experience they want to bring, their support for the Washington Spirit and D.C. United, and how well meaning people can be better and more conscious allies. 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 have a D.C. United win to talk about today, and goodness that is what we're going to do! Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about D.C. United's comprehensive 3-0 win over Inter Miami, and how a win over a struggling team is just what United needed. We talk Ola Kamara, Paul Arriola, how Julian Gressel should have gotten an assist, the return of Bill Hamid, and so much more. 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.

Jason, Adam, and Ben go full metaverse in previewing this week's game between D.C. United and Inter Miami. 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.

Jason, Ben, and Adam are back to talk about another D.C. United loss where the team seemed to have the better of play, at least between the boxes. We talk first about the issues in the stands before moving onto D.C. United's decent first half, building from the defense and how that relates to the press, and the issues that they have scoring goals. Later in the week, we'll have a second episode previewing Inter Miami. 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.

Filibuster previews D.C. United versus the Philadelphia Union with Matt Ralph of The Brotherly Game. 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, Filibuster is here to break down the games that were. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about D.C. United versus the Chicago Fire and then D.C. United against Orlando City. We talk about the play of Adrian Perez, Edison Flores, Drew Skundrich, and Paul Arriola, before talking about what went right and what went wrong in these games. Later this week, you'll get to hear us talk to Matt Ralph about the Philadelphia Union, but if you are a Patreon supporter that episode will be in your feed now! Give it all 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 welcome Julia Poe onto the podcast to preview all things Orlando City, including their new ownership group and how Oscar Pareja has remade the team in his own image. Soccer talk starts at 8:11 if you want to skip ahead. Give it a listen! Our Patrons got this episode a couple days early, so if that sounds like something you'd like too, you can sign up as well! 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 to talk all things D.C. United. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about the 3-1 loss United suffered at the hands of the Columbus Crew, including the fact that it looks like they were the last team ever to play the Crew. We talk about the game, about Moses Nyeman's performance, and about the injury situation surrounding the team. In the second segment, we welcome back Ruben Tisch from Hot Time in Old Town to preview this Thursday's game against the Chicago Fire. 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.

Ben had to take care of his sick daughter, so Jason and Adam go buckwild on this episode of Filibuster. We break down D.C. United's 4-1 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes, including looking at went went wrong, what went right, and whose fault the injuries to this team are. In the second segment, we talk to Pat Murphy from Massive Report to preview this year's Columbus Crew. 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.

D.C. United had their second game of the season and Filibuster is here to break it down. Jason, Ben, and the resurgent Adam talk about how nobody took risks in the game between United and the New England Revolution. We also talk about hoofing it, passing, patterns of play, and how much love we have for Emily and Devon McTavish. In the second segment, we welcome back our friend Alicia Rodriguez to talk about the upcoming game against the San Jose Earthquakes, which is D.C.'s only game this year on the West Coast. We talk about Matias Almeida, Chris Wondolowski, Tommy Thompson, and how much we should know about the Quakes going into this game. 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.

Even though Adam couldn't make it this week, Filibuster continues ever onwards. Jason and Ben break down the first win of the Hernan Losada era, including their fast and vertical play and how much they were a pain to play against. We talk about the first 20 minutes versus the next 70, Andy Najar's return, the play of the new guys, and more, before ending the first segment on the streaming woes of this game. In the second segment we switch hosting duties and Ben asks Jason to preview D.C. United's game against the New England Revolution this weekend. 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 a second episode of Filibuster this week, we're releasing what our Patreon supporters got to hear a couple of days ago! Jason, Adam, and Ben look at D.C. United as the team opens its season and break down the lineup, the tactics, and look forward to another exciting season of MLS. Give it a listen, and if you subscribe to our Patreon you will get more early content like this! 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 MLS season is this weekend and Filibuster is here to talk about it. Jason, Adam, and Ben break down the whirlwind of news that D.C. United dropped this week, including an analytics genius as their new GM, a new TV partner, new signings, and so much more. In the second segment, we welcome back Christian Polanco from The Cooligans to preview D.C. United's season opener against NYCFC. Give it a listen!!!!! 0:00 Intro 6:20 D.C. United news 30:57 NYCFC with Christian Polanco 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, two out of the three of us have actually watched D.C. United play soccer! Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about the preseason games against the Philadelphia Union, of which Ben watch the first half, and NYCFC, of which Jason watched the whole game. We break down our impressions of those games, including D.C. United's press, injuries, and how starters look less than two weeks from First Kick. In the second segment, we welcome our old friend and MLS's Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle back to the podcast to preview the Eastern Conference. Give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 4:13 D.C. United preseason games 43:07 Matt Doyle and the Eastern Conference 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, Filibuster welcomes back Nate Scott of USA Today and The Sneak podcast to talk all things D.C. United. Jason, Adam, Ben, and Nate discuss the preseason game between D.C. United and Loudoun United, European gamblers betting on MLS, complain about not being able to see the games, and continue to dive into Hernán Losada's tactics. In the second segment, we break down the MLS schedule, including how it fits in the Gold Cup and how the Atlantic Cup plays out. 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.

Jason, Adam, and Ben welcome their old friend Sebi Salazar back onto Filibuster. The four of us talk about how Hernan Losada is focusing on the team over individuals, Academy players in contention, and Andy Najar and Bill Hamid. In the second segment, the three of us talk about the first D.C. United preseason game, the back three, and the Robertha signing. Give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 4:41 Sebi Salazar 48:49 D.C. United preseason 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.

Well, do you want the Good News or the Bad News on this episode of Filibuster? After telling some grandpa stories, Jason, Adam, and Ben give you the good news first: the District of Columbia will allow 2,000 fans for D.C. United games at Audi Field, and we get to keep hearing more and more about Hernan Losada's coaching philosophy, and that makes us excited. But there's also the bad news: Steven Birnbaum had a second surgery on his ankle, and all of a sudden D.C. United's back line is looking shakey. We also discuss the wild decision to make the performance in the first 3 MLS regular season games be the qualifier for who gets into this year's smaller US Open Cup. Give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 9:51 The Good News 39:09 The Bad 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,

This week, Jason, Adam, and Ben are back to talk about the beginning of D.C. United's preseason, the roster going into the preseason, the new system the Hernan Losada seems to be implementing (collective over individual), and we talk about Paul Arriola's social media. 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.

Players have reported to D.C. United, and Filibuster is always here, reporting for duty. In this episode, Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about the rumors surrounding Lucas "Titi" Rodriguez, Jovanny Bolivar, Nigel Robertha, and Brendan Hines-Ike, all of whom could provide a spark to D.C. United's season. In the second segment, we talk about various tactical situations in which D.C. United could find themselves. Give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 9:08 D.C. United rumors and preseason 34:30 Roster and tactical analysis 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.