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!

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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!

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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Donovan Pines is on the U-23 roster, and Filibuster is here to talk about it. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about the USMNT's Olympic Qualifying process, and how it isn't as locked up as some might think. We also talk about a bunch of rumors, including Brendan Hines-Ike and Robertha, as well as the kinds of players that we want D.C. United to sign and the mechanisms they could use to make that happen.

In the second segment, Jason and Adam talk to D.C. United midfielder Russell Canouse about the upcoming season in all of its particulars. Give it a listen!

• 0:00 Intro
• 10:09 D.C. United news and rumors
• 46:16 Russell Canouse

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.