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RFK Refugees Podcast
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RFK Refugees is a podcast dedicated to covering all things DC United and Washington Spirit. Since 2017, Ted Meyer and Jon Hoffman have talked every week about DC soccer, bringing the perspective of long-time fans to the broader fan community. This show is for anyone with an interest in either team or someone looking for some group therapy for yet another painful DCU season. At least the Spirit are always good.
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We're Not There Yet — DC United 2-2 Nashville SC | Week 9 2026
4d ago00:42:00Tap to summarizeDC United go up 2-0 at Nashville. Silvan Hefti gets a red card. Nashville score twice in 14 minutes. DC hold on for a 2-2 draw. It's a monkey's paw. Jon and Ted break it all down plus Chicago on Wednesday and a Washington Spirit update.In this episode:DC United 2-2 Nashville SC: the monkey's paw drawLouis Munteanu scores again — the DP slot is starting to look betterSilvan Hefti red card: Ted referees the refsAaron Herrera: poor performance, 90 minutes Wednesday to prove himselfJackson Hopkins misses two clear chances — he's not a forwardMatti Peltola: steady as everSean Johnson: 3.38 expected goals faced, saved the point lateGabriel Pirani: mutual contract termination reportedly agreedAndy Najar: DC's greatest academy product, still embarrassing us at 33Renée Weiler's sub decisions explainedTai Baribo return: how does the Baribo-Munteanu partnership work?Caden Clark trade value in the summer windowKye Rowles green card updateChicago Wednesday: seven points minimum from the next three gamesWashington Spirit lose in Seattle: Claudia Martinez scores, Trinity Rodman ankle scareSandy McIver: a tough night in goalFull Patreon listener Q&AExtended analysis and Chicago preview at the $5 tier: patreon.com/rfkrefugeesFollow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads @rfkrefugeesVamos.
Transcribe →Hold Onto It. Treasure It. — DC United 2-0 NYCFC | Week 8 2026
2w ago00:52:57Tap to summarizeDC United win 2-0 at NYCFC. Louis Munteanu scores twice. First back-to-back wins since October 2024. Fifth place in the Eastern Conference. Jon and Ted are back together and taking full credit. Hold onto it. Treasure it.In this episode:DC United 2-0 NYCFC: the best road performance of the seasonFirst back-to-back wins since October 2024Louis Munteanu: two goals, the partnership with Tai Baribo to comeKeisuke Kurokawa and Jared Stroud: the long throw combinationRenée Weiler buries Pirani again — is he ever playing for DC United again?Brandon Servania's best game of the seasonMatti Peltola and Silvan Hefti: the unsung backboneJackson Hopkins or Aaron Herrera on the right when Baribo returns?DC's open DP slot: winger or eight?Kye Rowles green card situationNikola Markovic vs Lucas Bartlett — not yetCaden Clark trade valueNashville preview: can DC steal a result on national TV?Four games before the World Cup break — how many points?Washington Spirit: Claudia Martinez is a star, Andy Sullivan is backAdrian Gonzalez wins manager of the monthFull Patreon listener Q&AExtended analysis at the $5 tier: patreon.com/rfkrefugeesFollow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads @rfkrefugeesVamos.
Transcribe →Turning the Dial Up - DCU 4-4 Red Bull New York, DCU 3-2 Orlando
3w ago00:26:32Tap to summarizeTed 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
Transcribe →Three Stars on the Badge — DC United 0-0 Philadelphia Union ft. Gregory Roche
4w ago01:25:04Tap to summarizeTed'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.
Transcribe →He Might Hate Him — DC United 0-1 New England Revolution
Apr 1400:37:57Tap to summarizeDC 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
Transcribe →Jason Anderson, Green Line Soccer
Apr 900:39:40Tap to summarizeJon 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.
Transcribe →Crash and Burn - DC United 0-4 FC Dallas | Week 6 2026
Apr 700:29:32Tap to summarizeTed 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
Transcribe →Their Milkshake Is Not Bringing Anyone to the Yard — DC United 0-0 Atlanta United | Week 5 2026
Mar 2400:49:25Tap to summarizeDC United grind out a 0-0 draw in Atlanta and are somehow seven points from five games. The defense is excellent. The offense is not bringing anyone to the yard. Renée Wilder knows it, admits it, and is playing the hand he's been dealt. Jon and Ted break it all down — plus a full Washington Spirit recap after a 2-2 draw against Louisville Racing.In this episode:DC United 0-0 Atlanta United: defensively stout, offensively anemicRenée Wilder admits the team can't score right now — and this is what he must doSilvan Hefti: early season MVP conversationMatti Peltola: another big gameBrandon Servania: quietly his best performance of the seasonGabriel Pirani: still the problem, still startingPeglow and the right wing situation — time for a change?Caden Clark and Hosei Kijima off the bench: immediate differenceJackson Hopkins as an eight — is Dax McCarty right?Gavin Turner's debutAaron Herrera and Louis Munteanu: both back after the international breakHakim Karamoko: still listed as illness, still no updateIs this the good version of Benny Ball?Would you rather be DC United or Atlanta right now?Listener Q&A: did we learn anything? Bunkering vs Dallas?Washington Spirit 2-2 Louisville Racing: so close, yet so farSofia Cantore screamer from 25 yardsTrinity Rodman concussion sub — will she start against Utah?Sandy McIver under the microscopeLucia de Guglielmo: the Silvan Hefti of the SpiritHal Hirschfeld, Andy Sullivan's return, and the Croix Bethune discussionClaudia Martinez impressing earlyExtended analysis and full Patreon listener Q&A at the $5 tier: patreon.com/rfkrefugeesFollow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads @rfkrefugeesVamos.
Transcribe →A Rare Good Problem To Have — DC United 2-1 Chicago Fire | Week 4 2026
Mar 1700:40:36Tap to summarizeDC United pick up a fortuitous but very welcome 2-1 win over the Chicago Fire. Jon and Ted break down the result, what it means for the season, and the rare good problem of having two right backs competing for a starting spot when Aaron Herrera returns from injury. Note: tonight's show was briefly interrupted by a storm in Fredericksburg — thanks for bearing with us.In this episode:DC United 2-1 Chicago Fire: fortuitous but we'll take itMatti Peltola scores his first DC United goal — and was man of the match againSilvan Hefti continues to impress — early season MVP conversationGabriel Pirani: nine to twelve listener questions can't be wrongKeisuke Kurokawa and set piece delivery looking sharperJackson Hopkins' worst professional game — the handling callLouis Munteanu picks up an injury — Romanian media breaks the newsNikola Markovic late scratch — two keepers on the bench explainedAaron Herrera returning: does he start over Hefti?Caden Clark off the bench — still searching for impactBrandon Servania: a quietly better performance this weekThe racist/homophobic chant incident involving Tai Baribo — what happened and what should have happenedWashington Spirit 0-1 Portland: opening day blues, Lucia de [confirm spelling] impresses, Gift Monday disconnectedTrinity Rodman back healthy for a full 90Croix Bethune's absence felt in the attacking thirdExtended analysis and full Patreon listener Q&A at the $5 tier: patreon.com/rfkrefugeesFollow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads @rfkrefugeesVamos.
Transcribe →He's Not Rude, He's Just Swiss — DC United 1-2 Inter Miami | Week 3 2026
Mar 1000:33:44Tap to summarize70,000 fans in Baltimore. Lionel Messi. Wale at halftime. DC United falls 1-2 to Inter Miami, and the circus is officially over. Jon and Ted break down the spectacle, what it means for the club long-term, and whether the next two road games against Chicago and Atlanta are where this team finally finds its footing.In this episode:DC United 1-2 Inter Miami: business success, soccer disappointmentRenée Wilder's postgame: he's not rude, he's just SwissLucas Bartlett and the first goal — this one's on himMessi's goal: what can you doGabriel Pirani: borderline invisible, days as a starter may be numberedNikola Markovic comes on and immediately looks like he belongsLouis Munteanu: best performance yet — Jon says he starts next weekCaden Clark off the bench: he's aliveJackson Hopkins semi-assist on Tai Baribo's goal — and should DC extend him now?Brandon Servania fading — is Markovic overtaking him?Supporter section issues in BaltimoreListener Q&A: the Baltimore charade, will Messi ever play at Audi Field, and moreChicago and Atlanta previews — over/under on points from the next two gamesExtended analysis, full Patreon listener Q&A including the Aaron Herrera question, and more at the $5 tier: patreon.com/rfkrefugeesFollow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads @rfkrefugeesVamos.
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