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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 6d

Is this good?

Steven Goff @stevengoff.bsky.social · 6d

Nine-man D.C. shows character in the second half against drab Charlotte and loses by just the one goal.

United finishes 2-8-7 at home for 13 of possible 51 points.

The past two years DCU is 6-16-12 at Audi Field (30 of 102 points).

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 7d

It stinks that Barraza can walk for free but it'd be wrong to think anyone on this team would be missed if they left.

Excepting Hopkins because he's a local kid.

Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 7d

I could fix D.C. United in one offseason just via free agents, cashfers and trades.
mlsplayers.org/news/2026-fr...

2026 Free Agent List

The list of players who are eligible for free agency ahead of the 2026 season is now available.

mlsplayers.org

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 11d

Hartford, CT was extremely meh.

Maybe:…… @getthebagcoach.bsky.social · 11d

What’s the worst city you’ve visited?

I’ll never go back to Myrtle Beach SC if somebody paid me

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 12d

Meanwhile, DCU used to make every PA announcement in English and Spanish at RFK but stopped when they moved to AF.

For Noche Latina night yesterday, they brought the Spanish announcements back...but only for like every 3rd announcement.

Half measures. Always.

José Mauricio Umaña @joseumana.bsky.social · 12d

When it comes to themed matches, the @washingtonspirit.com really give it there all inside Audi Field.

For today's Hispanic Heritage Month match, each gate had a different set of performers. A mariachi band greeted fans at Gate B.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 13d

Is it bad that STM renewals pretty much have to go out this week???

Jason Anderson @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social · 13d

Is it bad to concede 58 goals in 19 games to the same opponent

Jason Anderson @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social · 13d

DCU-Union results in the Audi Field era

PHI 3-2 DCU
DCU 0-2 PHI
DCU 2-1 PHI (USOC)
DCU 1-5 PHI
PHI 3-1 DCU
PHI 4-1 DCU
DCU 2-2 PHI
DCU 0-1 PHI
PHI 2-1 DCU
DCU 3-1 PHI
PHI 7-0 DCU
DCU 0-6 PHI
PHI 0-0 DCU
DCU 1-3 PHI
DCU 2-2 PHI
PHI 4-0 DCU
PHI 3-0 DCU

DCU 3 wins, 16 GF
PHI 12 wins, 52 GF
3 draws

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 13d

I also did a lap around AF pre-match and was surprised to see Levien just walking (by himself) around the concourse like a plebe.

Bold move by him.

Douglas Reyes-Ceroñ @dreyesceron.bsky.social · 13d

I did a full lap around the Audi Field concourse and got a pretty decent chunk of people supporting the paper sign and chants going

I also definitely got some looks from DCU FO personnel I know so I’m sure I’m on someone’s shit list now if I wasn’t before

Douglas Reyes-Ceroñ @dreyesceron.bsky.social · 13d

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 13d

I left Audi Field at halftime.

Figured it wouldn't get any worse, right?

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 14d

DCU with just over 700k in GAM which of course means...

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MLS Communications @mls-pr.bsky.social · 15d

The club roster profiles have been updated to now include the amount of GAM remaining for each club in 2025.

MLS eliminated expiration dates for GAM earlier this year (apart from GAM received when selecting the U22 Initiative Roster Construction Model).
mlssoccer.box.com/s/c2ok055zmd...

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 15d

More double talk from the owners.

José Mauricio Umaña @joseumana.bsky.social · 15d

“We’ve got to turn things around and create a winning atmosphere.”

NEW ON @wtopnews.bsky.social: I spoke to @dcunitedofficial.bsky.social's owners about the state of the MLS club, including:

- Firing GM Ally Mackay
- Roster building & spending for 2026
- Fans calling on them to sell #DCU

Amid fan uproar, DC United ownership vows changes will make club competitive again - WTOP News

D.C. United ownership speaks to WTOP as the MLS club misses the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season.

wtop.com

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 15d

you're funny

Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 15d

If you took the over on this, you win.

They made it to episode 8 before they forgot the "All United" series existed.

BTW, ep1 was called "A New Beginning."

It was posted in April, it recapped the season opener in February and since then, they've replaced every decision maker.

A New Beginning.

Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · Apr 22

3. The seems like the start of a web series but does anyone have any faith that the club will stick with it?*

I'm setting the over under at 4 episodes of "All United" before they forget this thing exists.

*I say this as someone who struggles to be consistent with my dopey podcast. So I get it.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 15d

This is absolutely the reason and it's hilarious.

Been an STM for 11 seasons and the renewal has always come in early August.

It's almost October.

James Downie @jamescdownie.bsky.social · 15d

Can't have season ticket renewals down if you don't ask people to renew!

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 15d

Things I've received from DCU this week:

-A 20% off ticket offer for the last two home matches of the year

-A $99 family pack offer (4 tix, 4 hot dogs, 4 drinks) for Saturday's match versus a regional rival

Things I haven't received from DCU:

-STM renewal info

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 17d

Not sure if I'm mad that the club is going through its 50th overhaul in the Levien era or mad that the players brought in by this scouting dept are the reason for the current overhaul.

Let's just land on "I'm mad" and leave it at that.

Pablo Maurer @mlsist.bsky.social · 17d

Sources telling me that DC United has cut the entirety of its scouting department as the club continues its overhaul under new sporting director Erkut Sogut & head coach Rene Weiler. Assitant GM Caleb Shreve among those let go (that bit first reported by my guy @tombogert.bsky.social the other day.)

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 19d

I only get MLS through Apple

Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 19d

See...we are learning about each other.

KireLFC @kirelfc.bsky.social · 19d

The only two avatars of yours I recognize are Homelander & Black Panther

Me:

HBO- Arya Stark
Peacock- Ice-T
Amazon- Phoebe/Fleabag
Paramount Plus- Michael from ST Discovery
Netflix- Frog
Disney+- Monkey

You prompted me to change some from the default. Peacock made me go to a website?!?

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 19d

You can learn a lot about someone through their streaming avatars.

Here are mine:

Netflix: Johnny Lawrence
Disney: Black Panther
HBO: Baby Billy
Peacock: Captain Holt
Prime: Homelander
Paramount+: Lieutenant Dangle

What are yours?

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 20d

Our friend Boehm got the first chat with the new...

Managing Director of Soccer Operations.

Wonder if they hired a consulting agency to brainstorm c suite titles.

Charles Boehm ⚽️ @cboehm.bsky.social · 20d

"As we talked through the candidates and what we really wanted... we realized they were an Erkut."

"Maybe the smartest guy in football we've been around, and hardest-working."

Yesterday I chatted with Erkut Sogut, DC United's... offbeat choice for CSO:

www.mlssoccer.com/news/dc-unit...

DC United: What Erkut Sogut brings to the nation's capital | MLSSoccer.com

First things first: D.C. United’s ownership are quite aware they’ve stepped well outside the box in their choice of the chief soccer officer who will succeed departing general manager and CSO Ally Mac...

www.mlssoccer.com

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 21d

You think his Thank You pic will be him in a DCU scarf or him sitting in an empty Audi Field?

Charles Boehm ⚽️ @cboehm.bsky.social · 21d

INBOX: DC United's new chief soccer officer hire is official - first club job for former agent Erkut Sogut

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 23d

I had never heard that word before due in large part to my Philadelphia Catholic school education.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 23d

ICYMI,

The new ep of the pod contains some head scratching on the word "panoply," the awkward Fox5 partnership, and details on the new Talon (yes, Talon was fired after 18 years).

Isn't it great to be a D.C. United supporter?

Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 23d

New ep! @mlsist.bsky.social and I unpack the Ally Mackay news and his rumored replacement as CSO of D.C. United.

Come for Pablo's witty cynicism, stay for my unhinged MLSNP rants.

Appreciate @blazindw.bsky.social & @dreyesceron.bsky.social for their reporting.

www.buzzsprout.com/8793/episode...

Ally Mackay is OUT at D.C. United - Pitch Pass

Another day, another change in leadership at D.C. United. Ally Mackay is out as Chief Soccer Officer of DCU and with rumors swirling of a new CSO already in place, it's a good time to reset (again) wh...

www.buzzsprout.com

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 23d

...seven seasons ago.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 23d

New ep! @mlsist.bsky.social and I unpack the Ally Mackay news and his rumored replacement as CSO of D.C. United.

Come for Pablo's witty cynicism, stay for my unhinged MLSNP rants.

Appreciate @blazindw.bsky.social & @dreyesceron.bsky.social for their reporting.

www.buzzsprout.com/8793/episode...

Ally Mackay is OUT at D.C. United - Pitch Pass

Another day, another change in leadership at D.C. United. Ally Mackay is out as Chief Soccer Officer of DCU and with rumors swirling of a new CSO already in place, it's a good time to reset (again) wh...

www.buzzsprout.com

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 23d

Fantastic stuff from Donald here.

Donald Wine II @blazindw.bsky.social · 24d

I had a chance today to sit down exclusively with #DCU's Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan to discuss the direction of the team, an update on MLS Next Pro, and how they can get fans and diehard supporters back onboard through improved performance.

For @districtpressdc.bsky.social ⤵️

The District Press @districtpressdc.bsky.social · 24d

It's been a disappointing DC United season, and the owners are finally speaking up about the club's struggles. @blazindw.bsky.social sits down with #DCU owners Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan for an in depth interview on what the club's path forward will be to rebuild the trust of the fans.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 24d

They can have a team whenever they want. They can rent Segra Field until they get something permanent. He literally touts the minority ownership of Loudoun in the Fox puff piece.

Levien wants real estate in Baltimore and will hold an MLSNP team hostage until he gets it.

End of story.

Next Pro News @nextpronews.bsky.social · 24d

It’s not mentioned in this thread, but in this interview the owners also confirm there is some sort of partnership in place to have an MLSNP team and it should be announced “soon”

Douglas Reyes-Ceroñ @dreyesceron.bsky.social · 24d

So D.C. United's owners sat down with our local Fox 5 affiliate and for whatever reason, Fox uploaded the entire 15 min interview uncut

I watched the whole thing & will post some highlights I noticed of the entire thing
www.fox5dc.com/video/1708677

first up, the opening they forgot to clip (1/#)

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