Filibuster - The Black and Red United Podcast

One last time

Wed, 04 May 2022 14:06:30 -0000

Relax, have a drink with me one last time.

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Center for United Performance

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 19:46:35 -0000

In this episode, Adam, Ben, and Jason break down Chad Ashton's first game in his second stint as interim head coach, a 3-2 win over the New England Revolution. We heap praise on Taxi Fountas, but also discuss why the team is letting in more set piece goals. In the second segment, we talk about the Columbus Crew and what today's anniversary is. Give it a listen!

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Hernan Losada fired

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:46:26 -0000

There is only one thing to talk about this week, and it is the firing of D.C. United coach Hernan Losada. We talk about how it took us by surprise, the ways that it didn't, how it came to pass, and what we think will happen with Chad Ashton in charge for the rest of the year. Give it a listen!

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Respectfully flexing

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 20:48:00 -0000

It is a bye week for D.C. United, but Filibuster plays through all the bye weeks. Jason, Adam, and Ben break down United's last minute loss to Atlanta United, including their play on set pieces, the midfield and Chris Durkin, and whether Taxi will fix what ails the team, and much more. Give it a listen!

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Atlanta United preview with Jillian Sakovits

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 17:22:49 -0000

This week, Jason, Adam, and Ben welcome back Jillian Sakovits, host of The Call Up and host for Atlanta United coverage for Bally Sports South. We preview Atlanta United, how they're doing under Gonzalo Pineda, whats happening with their big new signing, are they going to miss Barco, and so much more. Give it a listen!

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Eastern Conference breakdown with Matt Doyle

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 14:39:30 -0000

In our second episode this week, Jason and Adam talk to MLS's Armchair Analyst, Matt Doyle! We take a look at the Eastern Conference after about of month of play, and look at who has the leg up and who still needs to do more work. Give it a listen!

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Do algorithms dream of electric victories?

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:23:07 -0000

Adam, Jason, and Ben are back to talk about D.C. United's 2-1 loss to Toronotc FC. We talk about that loss, the referee, Concacaf Champions League, and Taxi Fountas getting here early. Give it a listen!

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Toronto FC preview with Kristin Knowles

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:45:02 -0000

Jason and Adam welcome back our dear friend Kristin Knowles to talk about D.C. United's weekend opponent, Toronto FC. Give it a listen!

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D.C. United versus Chicago Fire

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:10:14 -0000

Adam and Jason break down D.C. United's disappointing loss to the Chicago Fire, and Ben hopes that his voice recovers. Give it a listen!

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Gwar, Gwar, welcome tots

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 19:34:05 -0000

Adam isn't here because of the whims of the Federal government, but Jason and Ben would never give you up or let you down. We talk about D.C. United's very late win over FC Cincinnati, the issues facing the team, whether or not they can reinforce the central midfield, and break down the upcoming game against the Chicago Fire. Give it a listen!

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Interview with Laurel Pfahler

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 15:14:33 -0000

This weekend, D.C. United faces FC Cincinnati, and Filibuster is here to talk about it. We welcome back our friend Laurel Pfahler to give us the lowdown on Cinci after an opening day 5-0 loss to Austin FC. We talk about the D.C. United alums on the team, how their new coach Pat Noonan wants to get things down, and if they have a chance of getting out of the Wooden Spoon. Give it a listen!

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Food Dog

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 21:58:26 -0000

D.C. United has started the season with three points and Filibuster is here to talk about it. Jason, Adam, and Ben break down the 3-0 win over Charlotte FC, including Bill Hamid making the team of the week, the play of the central midfield, Moses Nyeman and Sofiane Djeffal, and Michael Estrada. The second episode will come out later this week, but supporters on Patreon can get it right now!

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Interview with Alex Andrejev

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0000

In the second episode this week, we interview Alex Andrejev from the Charlotte Observer to get the lowdown on all things Charlotte FC. She tells us about the team, their head coach, their D.C. United alums, and so much more. Give it a listen!

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William & Mary Conspiracies

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:36:09 -0000

The MLS regular season is here, which means Filibuster is back on two episodes a week! Jason, Ben, and Adam spend the first episode talking about the first preseason game that some people could watch and analyze the makeup of D.C. United as they go into their first match of the year. Give it a listen!

If you're a supporter of us on Patreon, go their to get our second episode of the week right now! It'll be in the main feed later this week.

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Jersey NFT

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:23:17 -0000

Filibuster breaks down the D.C. United news in the first segment, including preseason games that no one can watch and jersey rumors. In the second segment, we crack open the Twitterbox and answer all of your questions. Give it a listen!

Also, please support Adam's St. Baldrick's fundraiser to end childhood cancer. Also, support me, Jason, and Adam's spouse to that we no longer have to see his caveman beard. Donate to support St. Baldrick's in Adam's name at https://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mypage/1092545/2022 .

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.

Head Coach Kimmy Gibbler

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 19:02:49 -0000

Filibuster is here this week to talk about rumored signings, transfers, Carlos Tevez, and more! Jason, Adam, Ben, and Donald Wine discuss everything that is going on with D.C. United, and then we ask Donald about his multi-year series for Black History Month. Give it a listen!

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The Cheese Thief

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:56:04 -0000

As D.C. United has opened preseason, Filibuster is here to talk about it. Jason, Ben, and Adam break down the first preseason game as best we can, celebrate United's win against Inter Miami, and talk about how much teams should broadcast their preseason games. Listen, we're nerds, this is a nerd podcast, we need these games! We also talk about new signings and how United is going to go into 2022 given their current roster. Give it a listen!

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Big Oprah Energy

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 21:51:35 -0000

Ben and Jason are back with Adam to talk about all of D.C. United's offseason drama in this episode of Filibuster. In the first segment, we talk about the players leaving the team and what that means for the 2022 season, and in the second segment we talk about the players coming (or possibly coming) to D.C. United to replace them. Give it a listen!

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Full Turtleneck

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:58:19 -0000

Filibuster is back to talk all things rumors surrounding D.C. United. Is Paul Arriola going to Club America, or Charlotte, or FC Dallas? And for how much money? And what does D.C. United need to do to possibly replace him? Adam welcomes Donald Wine back to the podcast to discuss all these things and more; give it a listen!

SuperFilibuster

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:54:43 -0000

Filibuster is here to talk about the MLS SuperDraft, recent homegrown signings, Iron Chef, the Council, and so much more. Give it a listen!

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Sentient butter roll

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 14:28:13 -0000

After taking a week off between Christmas and New Years, Filibuster is back for 2022! We talk about the news and rumors surrounding the team for the past couple of weeks, and in the second segment we bring back old friend Travis Clark to talk about the MLS SuperDraft and D.C. United's academy. Give it a listen!

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Our 500th episode!

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 17:55:07 -0000

It is Filibuster's 500th episode! We take a look back at everything we've podcasted since 2011, and then in the second segment we do Cake or Death (Goat or Fox) on the remaining players from D.C. United's 2021 roster, including coach Hernan Losada. Give it a listen!

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Up the archivists

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 20:25:37 -0000

MLS Cup has come and gone, as has a Paul Arriola rumor, and Filibuster breaks it all down. We also talk about DCU's 2022 schedule and continue with our series of which players should come back next year and which ones should move onto different fox holes. Give it a listen!

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The business of ballooning

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:35:21 -0000

The offseason rolls ever onward, and D.C. United has begun to make moves. Jason, Ben, and Adam convene Filibuster to talk about the list of D.C. United roster moves and what they mean for 2022, as well as their first signing of the year. We also go through another round of Goat or Fox as we take a look at the 2021 season and make our calls on who we want to see come back. Give it a listen!

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I'm not a bronzing expert

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:52:27 -0000

After taking a week off, Filibuster is back! Jason, Adam, and Ben celebrate the Washington Spirit, talk about the news and signings that have already happened for D.C. United, and start our yearly look at D.C. United's 2021 roster to see who we think should stay and who should go. Give it a listen!

Get to rolling

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:32:25 -0000

Unfortunately D.C. United's season is now over, but Filibuster will be here as we switch over to the buildup towards next season. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about United's 3-1 win over Toronto FC, what went right in that game, how they still ended up missing the playoffs, and where the team stands as we move into offseason. And, of course, Ben has NFT theories. Give it a listen!

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Living in the vents

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 19:13:49 -0000

Without Adam, Jason and Ben look at D.C. United's loss to the Columbus Crew, how they ran out of gas, and all of the possible playoff permutations come Sunday. Give it a listen!

Straight from the metaverse

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 16:53:53 -0000

Today's podcast is a feelings episode, and Jason, Ben, and Adam are here to work through their feelings. We talk about what happened to D.C. United against NYCFC and against the New England Revolution and discuss how Wednesday's game against New York is a must win, a playoff game, the whole season. Give it a listen!

Curses to Woodbridge

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:46:19 -0000

With Ben out battling trains in his favorite locale in Northern Virginia, Jason and Adam are here to break down the 0-0 draw with Nashville SC and preview the midweek game against the league leaders in the New England Revolution. Give it a listen!

Glass essentialist

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:00:00 -0000

We welcome Valair Shabilla from Pharmaceutical Soccer onto the podcast to preview all things Nashville SC, including how they've made it to 2nd in the Eastern Conference with so many draws and how they react to set pieces. Give it a listen!

Sparkling Cold Brew Coffee Black Currant Grapefruit Flavored (Made With Raw Sugar Cane)

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 19:52:58 -0000

Jason, Adam, and Ben take a look at D.C. United's frustrating loss against Orlando City SC before breaking down the playoff picture and what United needs to do in their last games to make sure they make it. Give it a listen!

A series of blonde men

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 18:40:03 -0000

There are so many games and yet Jason, Adam, and Ben still find ways to put themselves in front of the microphones and break it all down for you. We talk about the Minnesota United-D.C. United game, and how the Original United again made short work of an opponent, zeroed in on the strategies they used, and how they were able to take advantage of Minnesota. In the second segment, we preview D.C. United versus Orlando City SC. Give it a listen!

Juicing fruit is a fool's errand

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:30:26 -0000

D.C. United has a commanding win over FC Cincinnati, and Filibuster is here to talk about it. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about how D.C. United got the job done, no questions asked. They did it through set pieces, they did it from open play, they let VAR work in their favor, and they got their DPs in on all the action. In the second segment, we preview Minnesota United and talk about how they won't be nearly as easy to beat as Cincy. Give it a listen!

Who is Max Blob?

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:57:17 -0000

D.C. United couldn't find a win against Atlanta, and Filibuster is here to talk about it. Jason, Ben, and Adam break down that game, give FC Cincinnati the time they deserve, and then disagree about the new League's Cup.

Previewing Atlanta United with J. Sam Jones

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 19:24:00 -0000

After a convincing win, Jason and Adam review D.C. United's triumph over the Chicago Fire before talking to J. Sam Jones about Atlanta United coming up this weekend. Give it a listen!

Nobody wants body horror

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 19:29:00 -0000

In this episode of Filibuster, Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about D.C. United's 1-1 draw with the New York Red Bulls before previewing tomorrow night's game against the Chicago Fire. Give it a listen!

Acid wash your own jeans

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 19:33:07 -0000

Filibuster is here to preview D.C. United's upcoming game against the New York/New Jersey MetroStars. Jason, Adam, and Ben break down the game and how the Red Bulls might use ancient magicks to try and win. Give it a listen!

Deep crime experts

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:38:16 -0000

Jason, Adam, and Ben are back once again to talk about D.C. United's 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union. We talk about the first 20 minutes, the play of Jon Kempin, and how D.C. United stood up to the bully, before pulling back and looking at the season overall to this point. Give it a listen!

Filibuster previews the Philadelphia Union

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0000

In our second episode of Filibuster this week, Jason and Adam preview D.C. United's upcoming game against the Philadelphia Union. Give it a listen!

Unions are good

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 19:07:29 -0000

Jason, Adam, and Ben break down another frustrating loss on this week's first episode of Filibuster. We talk about the defense and what's been going wrong there, Yordy Renya, the midfield, and a lot more. Give it a listen!

Going to bed at noon

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 18:11:51 -0000

In a podcast that was recorded during the middle of the day (hence why Ben isn't here), Jason and Adam first break down the loss to the New England Revolution before welcoming the wonderful Jillian Sakovits to the podcast to preview tomorrow's game against Atlanta United. Give it a listen!

Skeletorcast

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:19:34 -0000

Filibuster is back once again with a full complement of hosts. Jason, Adam, and Ben break down D.C. United's bad loss to Nashville SC, including breaking down what happened in goal and in the defense. We wish for cloning technology, try and find some positives, and only occasionally fail. In the second segment we preview tomorrow's game against the New England Revolution, so give it a listen!

Previewing D.C. United versus Nashville SC

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Adam and Ben welcome back Clay Trainum, Adam's literal cousin, to the podcast to preview D.C. United's upcoming clash against Nashville SC. Give it a listen!

You and I

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:24:28 -0000

A solo Adam comes into your ears today to review D.C. United's win against CF Montreal this past weekend. Adam breaks down the game, talks about the feels that Andy Najar's goal gave him, and so much more. Give it a listen!

A slew of games

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:56:21 -0000

Jason and Adam talk about the crazy win over the Columbus Crew and preview this Sunday's encounter with CF Montreal. Give it a listen!

F.C. Cincinnati with Laurel Pfahler

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0000

FIlibuster is back for the second episode this week, where Jason, Adam, and Ben talk to Laurel Pfahler of Queen City Press. We look at F.C. Cincinnati, their issues this year, why they haven't won at home, and more. Give it a listen!

Don't give in to Big Lake

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:49:17 -0000

D.C. United has taken the full three points in the first match of the Atlantic Cup, and Filibuster is here to talk about it. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about D.C. United's 1-0 win over the New York Red Bulls, the impressive play of Julian Gressel, and the youngsters coming to play. Give it a listen!

Baltimore casino district

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:57:28 -0000

There are many games this week and Filibuster is here to talk about all of them. Jason, Adam, and Ben first break down D.C. United's comeback draw against the Chicago Fire, including what wasn't working in the first half and what was working as Hernan Losada made changes through the course of the game. In the second segment, we welcome Bradley Whitford impersonator Mark Fishkin of the Seeing Red podcast back to the show to preview the first installment of this year's Atlantic Cup. Give it a listen!

Reviewing the Philadelphia Union and previewing Chicago Fire

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:58:55 -0000

With Ben on the bench due to child issues, Jason and Adam talk about D.C. United's loss to the Philadelphia Union and preview the midweek game against the Chicago Fire. We talk about the similarity of the two goals given up to the Union, how Philly stopped D.C.'s hot start, the new wave of injuries facing Hernan Losada, and why the Chicago Fire might not be the pushovers we've come to expect this Wednesday. Give it a listen!

A 2-3-5 podcast

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0000

In our second episode this week, Jason, Adam, and Ben welcome back our old friend Matt Doyle from MLSsoccer.com to talk about D.C. United's season so far and the state of the Eastern Conference. Give it a listen!

Dealing with condensation

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 19:05:21 -0000

D.C. United goes up I-95 to visit their not quite rivals, and Filibuster is here to talk about it. Jason, Adam, and Ben welcome Adam Booth from the Sons of Ben Podcast onto the show to talk all things Philadelphia Union. We talk about Jim Curtin and Ernst Tanner, ANdre Blake, finding gears, their issues up front, and so much more. Give it a listen!

Filibuster interviews Jason Davis

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Adam, Jason, and Ben welcome Jason Davis of the United States of Soccer on SiriusXM and of the Best Soccer Show to Filibuster! We talk about MLS, D.C. United in particular and the state of the league in general, Frankie Hedjuk, Soccer Moses, and so much more in a rolicking conversation. Give it a listen!

Space immortals

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:22:18 -0000

D.C. United has the most individual goalscorers in a single game in MLS history and Filibuster is, of course, here to talk about it. Jason, Adam, and Ben heap praise on Hernan Losada and his system, both the defense and the offense, as well as talk about Andy Najar's excellent game, Paul Arriola, Kevin Paredes, and how this is just the beginning of what we hope we can expect. Also, we heave a big sigh of relief at the fact that United didn't hire Chris Armas. Give it a listen!

Previewing TFC with Kristin Knowles

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0000

We welcome back our good friend Kristin Knowles to preview D.C. United's clash against one of the worst teams in the East, Toronto FC! We talk about how they got to this place, their coaching situation, and how D.C. United should try and take them down this weekend. Give it a listen!

Breaking down the gut punch loss against NYCFC

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:18:05 -0000

Jason, Adam, and Ben get right down to brass tacks and talk about D.C. United's gut punch loss at the last moment against NYCFC. We talk about Nigel Robertha's start, the play of the midfield and defense, all of the injury related substitutions, and talk about what we want to see from the team in the next game. Give it a listen!

And, of course, we pay tribute to Big Rob Gillespie, a legendary supporter of D.C. United who passed away this week. If you want to help support his family and his son, Marco, you can contribute to the GoFundMe that was set up.

Previewing D.C. United versus NYCFC

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:34:06 -0000

Jason and Adam briefly break down the disappointing draw against CF Montreal, before diving into the upcoming game against NYCFC with our old friend Raf Noboa y Rivera. Give it a listen!

Chaos and magic

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:18:57 -0000

On this episode of Filibuster, Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about D.C. United's 1-0 victory over Inter Miami. We talk about Andy Najar's runs, Kevin Paredes, discuss Ola Kamara in depth, and more. We also take a look at CF Montreal, D.C. United's opponent for Wednesday's game. Give it a listen!

Inter Miami preview with our friend Lizzy Becherano

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 11:36:12 -0000

Former B&RU contributer Lizzy Becherano comes back and helps us preview D.C. United versus Inter Miami!

Peaches for soccer

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:32:29 -0000

In the first of two episodes this week, Jason, Adam, and Ben open the Twitterbox and answer your questions! We talk about all things D.C. United, Soccer Hall of Fame, and so much more. Give it a listen!

Filibuster interviews D.C. United GM Lucy Rushton

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Jason, Adam, and Ben talk to D.C. United's new general manager, Lucy Rushton! We talk about her role, her philosophy on how to build a winning team, what resources she uses to find players, whether or not she is able to watch soccer for fun, and what her goal is for D.C. United's front office moving forward. Give it a listen!

How do we feel about Losada's system?

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 19:42:52 -0000

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!

Filibuster interviews Rose Room Collective

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0000

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!

Old man knee pain

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:31:13 -0000

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!

Full metaverse

Fri, 28 May 2021 13:33:36 -0000

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

Buzzed by Blue Angels

Wed, 26 May 2021 20:31:13 -0000

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!

Previewing D.C. United versus Philadelphia Union

Fri, 21 May 2021 21:10:29 -0000

Filibuster previews D.C. United versus the Philadelphia Union with Matt Ralph of The Brotherly Game. Give it a listen!

A podcast of earnestness

Wed, 19 May 2021 19:30:17 -0000

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!

Filibuster previews Orlando City with Julia Poe

Sat, 15 May 2021 10:48:09 -0000

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!

All Hail Brood X

Tue, 11 May 2021 18:07:06 -0000

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!

Clones of Jason

Wed, 05 May 2021 23:47:26 -0000

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!

Last day of bock weather

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 01:04:56 -0000

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!

A planned thump

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:32:09 -0000

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!

Filibuster previews D.C. United vs. NYCFC

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0000

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!

Ants in my car

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 23:45:43 -0000

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

Trapped in time

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 20:54:53 -0000

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

How Steely am I?

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:47:18 -0000

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!

Not a shandy

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:56:07 -0000

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

Grandpa stories

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:48:22 -0000

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

Intellectual property theft

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:24:55 -0000

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!

Son of the year runner up

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:40:38 -0000

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

Roster stonks

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 21:39:20 -0000

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

The Jasolorian

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 01:39:59 -0000

Apparently when Ben is gone, Jason and Adam just get even weirder. In this week's episode, 2/3rds of the team welcomes back Donald Wine to talk about D.C. United news, the Marble Jersey, Black HIstory Month, and so much more. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
16:31 Segment 1
46:30 Segment 2

Devon McTavish on changing coaches

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:34:56 -0000

Hernán Losada has landed and so has a new episode of Filibuster! Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about the new D.C. United supporter's group, the extended CBA (where we have harsh words for MLS), and a bunch of potential new signings (such as Andy Najar!). In the second segment, we bring on D.C. United color commentator Devon McTavish to give us his perspective, as a player whose coaches changed a couple of times, on what the current players may be going through. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
11:07 D.C. United news
45:17 Devon McTavish

Interview with Hernan Losada

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:51:10 -0000

D.C. United's new coach is on the job, and Filibuster is here to interview him. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk to Hernan Losada, D.C. United's new head coach, and we discuss how he wants to play every game to win, wants to work with youth talent, how he believes soccer is a support whose purpose is to entertain, and more. In the second segment, we break down all the D.C. United news of the past week. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
7:04 Hernan Losada
32:36 D.C. United news

CBA matters with Paul Tenorio

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:15:17 -0000

The run-up to the 2021 MLS season has begun and so Filibuster is here to talk about it. In the first segment Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about the MLS SuperDraft and who D.C. United picked up, plus look at the rumors surrounding players like Paul Arriola. In the second segment we welcome Paul Tenorio from The Athletic onto the show to discuss if there even will be a 2021 season, given that the league is trying to force changes to the CBA. Give it a listen!

The beginning of the Hernan Losada era

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 20:39:49 -0000

D.C. United has their first new head coach in a decade and Filibuster is here to talk about it. Jason, Adam, and Ben dedicate the entire show to the Hernan Losada hire, and in the second segment bring on Scott Coyne, an expert on the Belgian league, to give us some info on what to expect from United's new manager. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
8:32 Hernan Losada
59:03 Scott Coyne helps us break down Losada

King Kazu Forever

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 19:29:07 -0000

On this week's episode of Filibuster, we welcome back our old friend Travis Clark to preview D.C. United's upcoming MLS SuperDraft and the state of their Academy, as well as talking about everything that has been going on in United's coaching search and more. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
15:02 D.C. United's offseason
46:12 Travis Clark previewing the draft and the Academy

Delicate knife work

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 19:16:24 -0000

It has been a hard week, but Filibuster will still be here with you. Adam, Jason, and Ben talk about D.C. United's coaching search, the rumors around Mesut Ozil, and the MLS owners trying to get every dollar out of the players. Give it a listen!

Merry Mimas!

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 14:08:58 -0000

Filibuster is wrapped in tinsel and is hoping to deliver the gift of a head coach this holiday season for D.C. United. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about the moves that have happened so far, look at the update on the coaching search, and break down the hire of Danita Johnson. Give it a listen!

Powerful small children

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 12:39:14 -0000

The 2020 MLS season is officially over, but Filibuster presses ever forward. In the first segment, Ben, Adam, and Jason talk about the Columbus Crew's 3-0 win over the Seattle Sounders, before taking a look at D.C. United's unprotected list in advance of today's Expansion Draft. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
5:06 MLS Cup
24:26 MLS Expansion Draft

Cream cheese hotdog

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:36:06 -0000

MLS Cup is here, and Filibuster is here to talk about it. Jason, Ben, and Adam welcome on Orri Benatar from Massive Report and Susie Rantz from Sounder At Heart to preview that last game of the 2020 season. We ask them about their teams, we ask them about regional food, and we ask them how they'd feel if we stole some coaches. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
8:27 MLS Cup preview

Thanksgiving jail

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 21:53:46 -0000

Offseason moves have been made, and Filibuster is here to break them down. In the first segment Jason, Ben, and Adam talk about all of D.C. United's renewals and releases, and the implications they have for the team and what the new coach might do. In the second segment, we welcome back Pablo Maurer to the show to break down that coaching search and try and suss out who might be leading the team come 2021. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
11:37 D.C. United roster news
47:02 D.C. United coaching search with Pablo Maurer

Fresca talk

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:00:18 -0000

D.C. United is fully in their offseason, with all the rumors that come with it, and Filibuster is hear to talk about it. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about the team's coaching search and our opinions on the rumored names, as well as the late breaking news about a homegrown signing. We also express our disappointment and anger at some tweets by Frederic Brillant, and hope that he can come to a place of learning. Finally, we discuss some of the bonkers playoff action that has been happening. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
9:56 D.C. United offseason
37:25 Frederic Brillant
47:56 MLS Playoff Chaos

The dew of the mountain

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 20:02:16 -0000

D.C. United's season is now over, but Filibuster can't stop, and won't stop. Ben, Adam, and Jason break down the season ending loss to the Montreal Impact, including our issues with the refereeing, how they still didn't play well enough to win despite the refs, the poor play by the defense, and Paul Arriola's return. In the second segment, we start to process our initial thoughts about the failure of 2020 season and what this team needs to do going forward. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
7:43 D.C. United versus Montreal Impact
55:34 D.C. United's 2020 season and its future

Chili in Ft. Lauderdale

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 20:45:07 -0000

D.C. United loses despite scoring three goals, and Filibuster is here to talk about it. Jason, Adam, and Ben go through the game against the New England Revolution, what it means for the team tactically, and what it means for their hopes of making the playoffs. In the second segment, we welcome back our good friend Alicia Rodriguez to talk about the state of the MLS playoffs overall. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
9:49 D.C. United vs. New England Revolution
50:56 MLS Playoff Race with Alicia Rodriguez

Optimism for future schadenfreude

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 18:45:39 -0000

In this episode of Filibuster, Jason, Adam, and Ben reminisce on where they were when D.C. United logged their first winning streak of 2020. We talk about what went right in the game against Atlanta United, what we can expect against the Columbus Crew, and what we want to see out of D.C.'s lineup the rest of the season. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
6:33 D.C. United versus Atlanta United
30:27 D.C. United's rest of the season

The East is Horrific (which is good for D.C. United???)

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 19:28:00 -0000

D.C. United won a game! and Filibuster is here to talk about it. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about the most recent two games of the Chad Ashton Era, including how his style has differed from Ben Olsen. We also discuss Chris Odoi-Atsem, Yamil Asad in central midfield (where Adam and Ben disagree), and Jason waxes poetic about Moses Nyeman. In the second segment, we break down the very early stages of the coaching search. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
4:42 D.C. United win a game
60:07 D.C. United coaching search

The start of the Chad Ashton era

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 19:17:55 -0000

It is the start of an (interim) new era, and Filibuster is here to talk about it. Jason and the returning Ben talk about the first game of the Chad Ashton era, after Ben comes in late with a couple of trailing thoughts on Ben Olsen. With Adam cozy and asleep in his house, the two remaining hosts also talk about a slightly to somewhat better performance than the past four games, and what has allowed that to happen. Give it a listen!

The end of the Ben Olsen era

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 17:27:20 -0000

We weren't planning on having a second show this week, but then Things Happened. Jason and Adam (with Ben still in the mountains) talk about the Ben Olsen era coming to an end, how we got this point, and where the team goes going forward. We also look back on the Olsen era, and we send our love to Benny.

Looking at ponies

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 21:24:10 -0000

This was one of the worst games of the past decade, and Filibuster is contractually obligated to cover it. Jason and Adam break down this horrible game while Ben is up in the mountains, and there's not much good to say about it. In the second segment, we welcome back Christian Polanco from The Cooligans to preview the upcoming clash between United and NYCFC. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
8:07 D.C. United vs. Atlanta United
52:54 D.C. United vs. NYCFC

Hoping for horrible fog

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 18:34:56 -0000

It is that time again on Filibuster, when D.C. United is playing so badly that must try and appease the Soccer Gods by giving them an offering of horrible liquor. After the offering, Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about D.C. United's loss to the New England Revolution and decide how bad it really was. In the second segment, we welcome on Sam Jones to talk about another team playing badly: Atlanta United! Give it a listen.

Intro 0:00
D.C. United versus the New England Revolution 10:31
D.C. United versus Atlanta United 45:27

Aggressive Bucket Tactics

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:39:23 -0000

D.C. United switched tactics again against Toronto FC, and Filibuster is here to analyze it. Jason, Adam, and Ben look at the 4-4-2 that Ben Olsen ran out, and talk about where it succeeded and where it failed. In the second segment, we welcome back Clay from Pharmaceutical Soccer to break down United's upcoming match against Nashville SC. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
6:48 D.C. United versus Toronto FC
55:56 D.C. United versus Nashville SC

Previewing TFC with Kristin Knowles, plus breaking down the NYRB loss

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 14:17:02 -0000

D.C. United switched it up, but the results remained the same. Jason, Adam, and Ben break down the differences that United rolled out against the New York Red Bulls and how they added up to the another loss. In the second segment, we bring on our old pal Kristin Knowles to preview United's upcoming game against Toronto FC. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
13:41 D.C. United vs. New York Red Bulls
41:24 D.C. United versus Toronto FC

Dreary draw against NYCFC, and previewing the Red Bulls with Mark Fishkin

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 14:51:51 -0000

Well, that wasn't fun, but Filibuster is still here to talk about D.C. United. We break down their 0-0 draw against NYCFC and discuss whether or not this kind of performance is acceptable even considering the injuries to the team. In the second segment, we bring on Mark Fishkin from Seeing Red to preview the upcoming match between United and the New York Red Bulls, at a time when both teams are bad. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
10:20 Draw against NYCFC
39:46 New York Red Bulls preview with Mark Fishkin

Breaking down D.C. United last-gasp win, plus previewing NYCFC

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 12:44:11 -0000

In this week's second show, Jason and Adam break down D.C. United's last gasp win against the New York Red Bulls and then preview tomorrow's game against NYCFC (45:50). Give it a listen!

Marcel Proust territory

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 12:58:22 -0000

After talking about the state of the world in the last episode, Filibuster comes back to the state of D.C. United. And, for a soccer team, it is pretty bad. Jason, Adam, and Ben briefly talk about the problems and promise in the 2-1 loss to the New England Revolution before diving into the "oops, all problems!" game that was the dismantling at the hands of the Philadelphia Union. We also talk about some silver linings in the performances of the young players, so it's not quite all doom and gloom.

In the second segment we talk about Gelmin Rivas and Rodney Wallace before previewing the upcoming match against the New York Red Bulls. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
7:05 D.C. United's recent losses
45:52 News and New York Red Bulls

Black Lives Matter

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:50:00 -0000

In light of the player strike that happened on Wednesday throughout the NBA, WNBA, MLS, and MLB, we decided it was imperative to use our platform to talk about the issues behind the strike. We are donating our Patreon support this month to the Milwaukee Freedom Fund, and urge everyone to support similar organizations close to your heart.

Jumping right in

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:05:00 -0000

D.C. United has played a regular season game outside of the bubble, and Filibuster is here to talk about it. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about their conflicting views on the 0-0 draw against FC Cincinnati, in which some of us saw inklings of hope and some of us were extremely frustrated. We break down the game from a tactical level and try to figure out what went wrong in the final third.

In the second segment, we bring on Alex Almeida from Six States One Pod to talk about the New England Revolution and preview this Tuesday's game. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
4:57 Draw versus FC Cincinnati
40:36 New England Revolution with Alex Almeida

What D.C. United players need to step up, plus Jeff Rueter from The Athletic

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0000

D.C. United jump back into the regular season this Friday, and Filibuster has you covered. In the first segment, Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about the players on D.C. United that need to step up in these next six weeks of games, so that there isn't a repeat of the MLS is Back Tournament. We also talk about potential formations for the team, and whether or not these games should be played if they're just broadcast online.

In the second segment, we bring on Jeff Rueter from The Athletic to preview FC Cincinnati. They had a surprising run at MLS is Back, and so we talk about that and about where the team is going after a rough start to their MLS career. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
8:25 What D.C. United players need to step up?
35:42 FC Cincinnati preview with Jeff Rueter

D.C. United is headed back to the MLS regular season

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:06:00 -0000

MLS is Back may be over, but Filibuster will never log off. Jason, Adam, and Ben give their thoughts on whether or not the MLS is Back style tournament is be a yearly occurrence or not, and we debate a bunch of different ways that it may or may not come back. We also talk about the final, in which the Portland Timbers beat hosts Orlando City SC.

In the second segment we talk about the fact that MLS is plowing ahead with regular season games in local markets. We talk about that and how everything has to go off without a hitch. We also discuss the breaking trade for Axel Sjoberg, and what it means for United down the stretch of this season. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
14:35 MLS is Back
40:08 MLS Regular Season

How does D.C. United save this season?

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 13:13:21 -0000

MLS is planning to return to in-stadium play, and Filibuster has to talk about it. Jason, Adam, and Nate (in for Ben, who is on the beach) talk about MLS's in-market plans, which just seems to be...play the games? In the second segment, we talk about what D.C. United needs to do to win more games this season (provided that these games do actually happen). Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
9:40 MLS's "plan" to return to in-market play
29:59 How does D.C. United save their season? *if there is one

Breaking down MLS is Back and where D.C. United goes from here

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:50:00 -0000

MLS is Back is over for D.C. United, but the Filibuster podcast marches ever onwards. In a second episode this week, Jason, Adam, and Ben take a look at D.C. United's loss to the Montreal Impact, crashing out of the MLS is Back Tournament. We look at the specific failings of this game, but also take a wider look at the way this team was built, and what they can do to improve if there are more games in the 2020 MLS season. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
10:20 Breaking down MLS is Back

Interview with Oniel Fisher, plus D.C. United versus Montreal

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 13:20:00 -0000

D.C. United is two-thirds of the way through the group stages of the MLS is Back Tournament, and Filibuster is here to talk about what they need to do to get through. Jason, Adam, and Ben break down United 1-1 draw against the New England Revolution, and talk about what is going on in central midfield and why this team can't break through without Pipa Higuain.

In the second segment, Jason talks to Oniel Fisher to get his thoughts on the tournament so far and how he prepares for playing a game at 10:30pm.

Finally, we welcome on Kevin Laramee to preview D.C. United's must-win game against the Montreal Impact. We discuss who replaces Ignacio Piatti, what the team needs to do to get back on track, and what Thierry Henry's goals are as coach. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
9:42 D.C. United versus New England Revolution
27:47 Oniel Fisher
47:23 D.C. United versus Montreal Impact

D.C. United's unlikely draw against TFC, plus previewing the Revs

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0000

D.C. United has played a game for the first time since March, and Filibuster is here to talk about. Jason, Adam, and Ben start first with the good things in this match, which were primarily Federico Higuain and Kevin Paredes pulling a point out of nothing in the last 20 minutes of the game. We also talk about what we want to see given the performances in the game, and look through the scraps of an utterly awful first half.

In the second segment, we break down this Friday's game against the New England Revolution. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
12:09 D.C. United versus TFC
55:33 D.C. United versus New England Revolution

Ben Olsen previews MLS is Back, plus TFC with Kristin Knowles

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 13:45:00 -0000

MLS is Back, and Filibuster is here to talk about it (even if D.C. United’s game is moved back a couple of days). In the first segment, Jason, Adam, and Ben talk to long-time favorite Kristin Knowles of the Vocal Minority, where we preview all things D.C. United versus Toronto FC.

In the second segment, we welcome back D.C. United head coach Ben Olsen, and ask him about the team’s level of comfort even playing in the tournament, the delay of the opening game, the differences playing at 9am instead of in the evening, and a lot more. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
8:05 TFC preview with Kristin Knowles
41:40 MLS is Back with Ben Olsen

Interview with Julian Gressel, plus MLS is Back and Covid

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:36:10 -0000

Preparations for MLS is Back continue afoot, and Filibuster is here to talk about them. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about the recently released scheduled for the tournament, with D.C. United facing off against Toronto FC, New England Revolution, and Montreal Impact in that order. We talk about what that schedule means for the team, plus we talk about whether or not this tournament will actually happen as Covid cases skyrocket in Florida.

In the second segment, we welcome Julian Gressel to the podcast, and talk about moving to a new city and a new team, getting back to training in the times of a pandemic, and getting ready for a new kind of tournament. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
10:03 D.C. United and MLS is Back
45:48 Interview with Julian Gressel

Breaking down MLS is Back

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 15:30:00 -0000

The groups are drawn, the teams will soon be headed to Florida, and Filibuster is here to talk about MLS is Back. Jason, Adam, and Ben discuss what we know about the badly named MLS is Back Tournament, primarily that we still don’t know anything about the schedule, other than the teams that D.C. United will be facing. We also talk about the group sizes and how Group A got the short end of the stick, as well as getting into how D.C. United stacks up against their competition. Finally, we discuss whether or not this kind of tournament will become a regular feature for MLS in the future. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
11:16 MLS is Back

Interview with Chris Odoi-Atsem

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 14:03:15 -0000

In this episode, we talk to Chris Odoi-Atsem about joining the Black Lives Matter protests, his experience as a black man and a black soccer player in the United States, and more. We also get into the recently announced MLS is Back tournament with Chris, so give it a listen.

MLS returning to play, Gonzalo Higuain rumors

Wed, 27 May 2020 15:39:27 -0000

In this episode of Filibuster, Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about the leaks about leaks in MLS’s quest to return to play, the rumor about Gonzalo Higuain possibly coming to D.C. United, the nonsense that happened in MLS’s jersey bracket, and Ben’s Pen Talk Corner. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
17:31 MLS and D.C. United news

Daniel Sturridge rumors, MLS-Liga MX Cups

Wed, 20 May 2020 16:05:00 -0000

Filibuster is once again back to delight your ears with tales of soccer and Thin Lizzy. Jason, Adam, and Ben start off the show with their usual banter as well as Thin Lizzy quiz, before diving into the soccer. We talk about the Daniel Sturridge rumor, the cancellation of the various inter-league cups between MLS and Liga MX (including the one in which D.C. United was to play), and then tear apart MLS’s ridiculous jersey bracket. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
14:21 Soccer and jerseys

Interview with Felipe Martins

Wed, 13 May 2020 13:42:51 -0000

There is actually a bunch of news to talk about, plus a great player interview, so Filibuster is here to break it all down. Jason, Adam, and Ben start off by talking about MLS’s plans to resume play, perhaps with every team in Florida, and what that means for the league both on and off the field. We also discuss the potential rule changes that might make this happen, plus what various different formats for the league might look like. We also talk about the recent layoffs at D.C. United as we end the first segment.

In the second segment, we welcome Felipe Martins onto the show! We ask him about how he’s staying sane right now, being a world traveler on the soccer field, what it means to be a player people love to hate, his entertaining videos with his family, and much more. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
14:29 MLS and D.C. United news
41:52 Felipe Martins

Monster fighting superhero

Wed, 06 May 2020 18:15:00 -0000

It has been eight years and 400 episodes, and so without soccer to talk about, Filibuster takes a look around and a look back. Jason, Adam, and Ben mention the very brief amount of soccer news that there is, and then talk about goats, cooking, children, and look back at these 400 episodes.

We also thank our listeners for sticking with us for 400 episodes, and into the future. We love you all, thank you all, and hope to see you around for the next 400 episodes; we'll be back next week with another exciting guest. Give it a listen!

Interview with Paul Arriola

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:05:00 -0000

Filibuster is back for these pandemic times, even if there isn't really any soccer news to talk about. Jason, Adam, and Ben spend the first segment talking about things like FIFA 98: Road to the World Cup and the wild worldwide simulation that Jason created involving meticulous notebooking and Swaziland.

In the second segment, we welcome Paul Arriola to the podcast! We ask him about how he's staying sane, whether digital Bill Hamid is as good as real life Bill Hamid, how the team is staying close, and any new skills he's learning. We also ask him about the potential about Liga MX and MLS merging, and you'll want to hear why Arriola is against it. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
26:38 Paul Arriola

Interview with Aubrey Bledsoe

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 15:19:24 -0000

Filibuster is back again to your ears, even as soccer remains sidelined. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about Chris Durkin's likely transfer to Sint-Truiden and the possibility of a merger or super-league between MLS and Liga MX. In the second segment, we welcome Washington Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe on to talk about food, pranks, and being a soccer player in these strange times. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
10:45 D.C. United and MLS news
32:07 Aubrey Bledsoe

Uncommentary: Washington Warthogs vs. Pittsburgh Stingers

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:28:05 -0000

In the past, we have brought you uncommentaries of the 1996 MLS Cup and the 2004 Eastern Conference Final. Today, Jason, Adam, and Ben bring you a much different uncommentary, with a 1994 match between the Washington Warthogs and the Pittsburgh Stingers stepping into the spotlight. This is the soccer that was available in the United States right after the 1994 World Cup, and indoor soccer was a wild ride.

You can watch the game with us at https://youtu.be/yUUtDqQWcmc, and we count down to when we hit play so that you can sync it up (it comes at around the 57 second mark of the podcast). We had a lot of fun watching this game, and we hope that you do to! 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.

Smolder the cactus

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 13:45:00 -0000

In this episode we continue our trip down memory lane, but we bring on some old friends to do it with us. Jason, Adam, and Ben welcome back Sebi Salazar and Greg Roche for a sort of Capital Soccer Show reunion, and the topics are only loosely followed. We talk about our favorite D.C. United jerseys and our favorite (not best) D.C. United centerbacks, but also touch on water gun fights, how people became fans, and smoldering cacti. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
11:41 Favorite D.C. United jerseys
28:58 Favorite D.C. United centerbacks

Go Warthogs?

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 13:15:00 -0000

This week on Filibuster, Jason, Adam, and Ben kick off the show by sharing their stories about how they each went from someone who watched D.C. United games into dedicated fans of the team. For each of us, it was a specific moment or game, and you can share your moments in yesterday’s Freedom Kicks.

In the second segment, we’re starting a new series where we talk about our favorite player at each position on the team, based on whatever metric we like. Note, this is not necessarily the best player, just our favorite. We start this week with goalkeeper, and we all caveat that Bill Hamid is our favorite (and the best), before moving onto a bunch of other names. We also take a long diversion into mid-1990s indoor soccer teams. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
11:51 When did we first become DCU fans?
35:17: Favorite D.C. United goalkeepers (and indoor soccer)

Interview with Ben Olsen

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Even though it is a few days later than normal, this is a Filibuster you won’t want to miss! Jason and Ben press on without Adam, and we welcome none other than D.C. United head coach Ben Olsen to the podcast! We talk about how he is dealing in these strange times, how the team is operating right now, and what it all means for the rest of this MLS season, whenever it comes back. Plus, we ask him about stories from the early days of MLS; give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
7:38 Ben Olsen

Soccer, what a concept

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 15:11:06 -0000

Even though there are no games about which to talk, Filibuster is going to try and keep podcasting for as long as possible. It may get weird (it will get weird), but we’ll try and include as much soccer content as we can on each episode. What will that exactly mean? Who knows, but if you have suggestions for things you want to hear us talk about, let us know!

In this episode, Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about the continued fallout from COVID-19 on the soccer world, as well as answer some of your questions in the Twitterbox. Stay safe out there, friends.

D.C. United versus FC Cincinnati preview with Laurel Pfahler

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0000

For our second episode this week, Filibuster welcomes Laurel Pfahler of The Athletic back to the show to preview all things FC Cincinnati. We discuss the departure of Ron Jans, the team's performance in the first two games, and whether or not their upgraded attack is enough to compensate for the way their defense has played so far. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
4:37 FC Cincinnati preview with Laurel Pfahler

I am generally just sitting down

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0000

D.C. United get their first win of the season in a buckwild game against Inter Miami, and Filibuster is here to puzzle through it with you. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about the 5 minutes of chaos in the second half, the horrible opening 20 minutes, and the injuries and substitutes that occured along the way. We also get happy about Oniel Fisher before talking about the first effects of COVID-19 on the soccer world.

0:00 Intro
9:35 D.C. United versus Inter Miami

D.C. United versus Inter Miami preview with SFL Heron

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0000

D.C. United faces off against an expansion team playing their second game this weekend, and Filibuster is here to break it down. Jason, Adam, and Ben welcome on Edgar and Andre from SFL Heron TV to break down the newcomers in Inter Miami. We talk about their stadium situation, their young attackers, their multi-million dollar signings, and what their expectations are for the team in 2020. 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.

A place no adult can fit

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Balls have been kicked in anger, and D.C. United ended up on the wrong side of the scoresheet. Jason, Ben, and Adam talk about United’s 2-1 loss to the Colorado Rapids, but we start with our different game-viewing experiences and Adam finds some things to be positive about with the play on the field. We also discuss the formation, the sub(s), both teams’ goals, players looking gassed, and some potential additions that might be coming D.C. United’s way. Give it a listen!

Our second episode, a preview of D.C. United’s game against Inter Miami with Edgar and Andrew from SFL Heron TV, will be up on Thursday. If you want it now, support us on Patreon to go listen to it there!

0:00 Intro
8:16 D.C. United versus Colorado Rapids

D.C. United versus Colorado Rapids preview with Jake Shapiro

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0000

In the second of two episodes this week, Filibuster welcomes Jake Shapiro of the Denver Post onto the show to talk about all things Colorado Rapids. We discuss their new look team, the absence of Tim Howard, and how Jake thinks that the Rapids are going to be a playoff team this year under head coach Robin Fraser. Give it a listen!

Am I Gambrills?

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 14:30:52 -0000

The 2020 MLS season is here, and Filibuster is welcoming it with open arms! But first, Jason, Adam, and Ben must take one last look at the 2020 preseason to see what it can tell us. We talk about D.C. United’s 4-3-3 that they deployed in the only game we have seen so far, a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Union. We also look at the positions that Julian Gressel and Edison Flores played, analyzing why they weren’t what many people expected when those players were signed. Finally, we discuss the homegrown players, playing out of the back, and the injury to Paul Arriola.

We will have a second episode previewing D.C. United’s first game of the regular season later this week; if you donate to us on Patreon, that episode is available there right now! Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
9:17 The end of D.C. United’s preseason

Cookie territories

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:16:00 -0000

Paul Arriola is injured, and that makes us at Filibuster extremely sad. Jason, Adam, and Ben are still talking about the need to sign more players for the 2020 season, because the team still needs to sign more players for the 2020 season. We talk about D.C. United’s second stage of preseason, possible formations, and who could possibly be on their way in at this stage of the season.

In the second segment, we welcome the Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle back to the podcast to help us preview the Eastern Conference. We talk about who is in the playoffs, who is out of the playoffs, and who is the Chicago Fire of the Eastern Conference (hint: its the Chicago Fire). Plus, we ask Matt about the wide range of predictions on where D.C. United might finish this year. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
7:32 D.C. United preseason
47:06 MLS Eastern Conference preview with Matt Doyle

The hesitant pirate

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 15:46:00 -0000

D.C. United is halfway through preseason, and Filibuster is here to break down what we know. In the first segment, Jason, Adam, and Ben take a look at D.C. United’s most recent preseason game and what it means for the team. Jason also stages a coup and takes over hosting, springing a LIGHTNING ROUND on Adam and Ben.

In the second segment, we welcome back Pablo Maurer from The Athletic. We talk about MLS’s jerseys, Pablo gives us a lot of information about D.C. United’s search for a broadcast partner, and we talk about the key signings so far for the team. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
10:35 D.C. United preseason
49:33 Pablo Maurer

Preschool car heist

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:42:07 -0000

D.C. United has played another game behind closed doors, and Filibuster is here to try and break it down. Jason, Adam, and Ben are joined by Donald Wine II to try and analyze what we can about a D.C. United team missing at least half of its projected February 29th starters. In the second segment, we talk with Donald about his Black History Month series going on at Stars and Stripes FC. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
13:32 D.C. United preseason
43:30 Black History Month

Very fancy pen podcast

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 20:21:59 -0000

Soccer balls have been kicked in anger and Filibuster is here to break it down. As we march towards the 2020 MLS season, Jason, Adam, and Ben try and talk about D.C. United’s first game of the year, a 3-1 loss to the Montreal Impact that was not streamed. They also talk about D.C. United’s current formational options now available to them. In the second segment, we preview one of the league’s newest teams, bringing on Clay from Pharmaceutical Soccer to give us to lowdown on the newest team to employ MLS Cup winning-coach Gary Smith. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
10:39 D.C. United’s preseason game
37:59 Nashville SC preview

It looked like a boat

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:48:35 -0000

D.C. United has made a huge trade, and Filibuster is here to cover it! Jason, Adam, and Ben break down the Julian Gressel trade and what it means for D.C. United’s 2020 season. We also discuss Paul Arriola, the preseason schedule, and the addition of safe standing to Audi Field.

In the second segment, we bring on Miki Turner of Sounder at Heart and The Athletic to give us an update on everything related to the MLS CBA negotiations. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
11:43 Julian Gressel and other D.C. United news
45:39 MLS CBA with Miki Turner

You work things out

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 19:34:00 -0000

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!

Bacon horror stories

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:55:54 -0000

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

Eugene Rupinski and Travis Clark

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0000

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!

Avalanche of news

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 15:25:01 -0000

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

We used to have weather

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 18:36:42 -0000

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

Random dairy brand

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 15:38:00 -0000

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

Too old for caffeine

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 11:46:24 -0000

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

Made of hydrogenated oils

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 19:26:00 -0000

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

You don't build a city on flames!

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 12:05:37 -0000

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

Ali Krieger Memorial Ferry

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 11:56:59 -0000

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

Transcontinental video chat

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 11:42:07 -0000

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

Pigheaded with gigantic vehicles

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 11:11:46 -0000

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

Indigestion and nightmares

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 10:55:55 -0000

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

Good and bad omens

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 13:16:19 -0000

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

Twitterbox!

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:58:29 -0000

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

Alcoholic goat fluid

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 10:48:15 -0000

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

Fights over food

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 14:33:40 -0000

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

Colossal falling fence

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 15:21:48 -0000

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

Clinging onto summer

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0000

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.

The spiders are running the show

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 13:02:04 -0000

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

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Not something they do anymore

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0000

In continuing our new experiment, this week’s second episode of Filibuster is what would have been our second segment in our old format. Jason, Adam, and Ben welcome on Mark Kastner from Sounder at Heart to talk all things Seattle, including why they feel like they haven’t had a great season despite the fact that they are currently sitting in second place in the Western Conference.

Let us know what you think of splitting the episode across the week, and please give both a listen!

0:00 Intro
3:53 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. 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.

Please stop using it

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 17:07:16 -0000

D.C. United marches ever closer to the playoffs, and Filibuster is always here to talk about it. But Jason, Adam, and Ben are trying something new this week! Today, you will be getting our review and analysis of D.C. United’s 1-0 win over the Portland Timbers, including the performance of the offense, the defense, and the refereeing crew.

Then, on Thursday, we will publish our interview with Mark Kastner, an editor over at Sounder At Heart, where we preview United’s upcoming visit from the Seattle Sounders. If you support us on Patreon at any level, you can get that episode today; if you are not able to, it will go out to everyone on Thursday.

Let us know what you think of splitting the episode across the week, and please give both a listen!

0:00 Intro
10:54 D.C. United versus Portland Timbers

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.

Home to everyone in the District

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 14:17:36 -0000

D.C. United took a week off, but Filibuster never does! With the news that RFK Stadium is likely to be torn down by 2021, Jason, Adam, and Ben bring on Devon McTavish, former United player and current color commentator on FloSports, to talk about memories of RFK from a player’s point of view. We also ask Devon about the upcoming game against the Portland Timbers and the performance of the team.

Speaking of Portland, in the second segment we bring back Will Conwell from Stumptown Footy to bring us up to date on all things Timber. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro
10:01 RFK Memories with Devon McTavish
44:57 D.C. United versus Portland Timbers

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.

Direct spider contact

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 16:15:03 -0000

D.C. United got back on track this past weekend, and Filibuster is here to break it down. In the first segment, we talk about United’s 3-0 win over the Montreal Impact and how important it was to this team. In the second segment, we crack open the Twitterbox and answer your questions. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro

11:47 D.C. United versus Montreal Impact

43:45 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. 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.

Tree bark is better than these games

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:12:29 -0000

D.C. United had a no good very bad week, and Filibuster dives in to break it all down for you. Jason, Adam, and Ben first talk about the only joy this past weekend, the Washington Spirit’s win at Audi Field, before diving into the games against the New York Red Bulls and the Philadelphia Union. We also talk about Emiliano Dudar, for some reason. Give it a listen!

0:00 Washington Spirit
8:15 Intro
15:16 D.C. United versus New York Red Bulls
38:24 D.C. United versus Philadelphia Union

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Flora and fauna will strike back

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 12:36:06 -0000

D.C. United can’t find any points against the Vancouver Whitecaps, but they must press on and so must Filibuster. Jason and Ben are here to break down the Whitecaps game, and we sent Adam to the wilds of the National Radio Quiet Zone (or something like that). We talk about D.C. United’s offensive woes, the fact that they almost had their Best XI available and what that means for who want want to see playing, the problems at defensive midfield in this game, and our review of Ema Boateng and Ola Kamara’s first action.

In the second segment we bring on Mark Fishkin of the Seeing Red podcast to talk about the first Atlantic Cup matchup of this season (somehow). We ask him about Aaron Long’s transfer saga, Brian White versus Bradley Wright-Phillips, the team’s inconsistencies, MLS disrespecting the Atlantic Cup, Kaku, and more. Give it a listen!

0:00 Intro

10:56 D.C. United versus Vancouver Whitecaps

37:19 D.C. United versus New York Red Bulls

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A side of breaking and entering

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 16:28:17 -0000

D.C. United is back on the winning way and so is Filibuster. With Jason out on assignment, Ben, Adam, and Donald Wine II talk to break down D.C. United's 2-1 victory over the LA Galaxy, even without Wayne Rooney or Luciano Acosta. We then crack open the Twitterbox and answer your questions. Give it a listen!

00:37 Intro

09:23 D.C. United versus LA Galaxy

37:20 Twitterbox

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The steel tray

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 13:10:15 -0000

So much has happened in the past three days, but Filibuster is here to try and take you through it all. Jason, Adam, and Ben open the show by talking about the 5-1 shellacking that D.C. United took at the hands of the Philadelphia Union, and all of the implications that it brings. In the second segment, we break down a wild Tuesday that features approximately 400,000 trades and signings by Dave Kasper, including the resolution of Wayne Rooney’s fate. Give it a listen!

00:37.000 Intro

08:06.562 D.C. United versus Philadelphia Union

44:01.237 D.C. United transfer madness

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Extremely ancient men

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 05:02:13 -0000

MLS may be taking an All Star break, but Filibuster is not. Jason and Ben are here with a show that takes a step back and tries to break down the malaise that D.C. United has been in over the past few months through the lens of the Chicago Fire game. We invite our friend Alicia Rodriguez on to give us an expert outsider’s view on the team, and try to figure out what has happened. Give it a listen!

00:36.720 Intro

13:01.185 D.C. United's malaise with Alicia Rodriguez

30:14.506 More D.C. United malaise

I have missed opportunities to see that time has passed

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 12:43:54 -0000

D.C. United had a mixed week, and Filibuster is here to break it down. Jason and Adam fly solo in the first segment, as Ben is out relaxing on the beach (ed. note: he is still editing this episode because he is the best). They talk about D.C. United’s 4-1 win against FC Cincinnati that didn’t quite feel that impressive as well as the late-breaking loss to Atlanta United. In the second segment, they welcome back Bridget Gordon from Hot Time in Old Time to talk about this weekend’s matchup with the Chicago Fire. Give it a listen!

00:36.993 Intro

07:39.752 D.C. United versus Cincinnati and Atlanta

44:01.943 D.C. United versus Chicago Fire

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Schrödinger's Ben

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 18:47:48 -0000

Jason, Adam, and Ben review D.C United's draw with the New England Revolution about their upcoming game against FC Cincinnati. 00:00:37.000 Into 00:12:50.827 D.C. United vs. New England 00:36:30.510 D.C. United vs. FC Cincinnati

Positive Head Space

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 19:08:58 -0000

Filibuster is back and if not for the US women’s national team would be drinking straight shots of liquor. Jason, Adam, and Ben start the show by talking about the World Cup victory by the Women’s National Team, before diving into the badness that was D.C. United’s game against FC Dallas. We also touch on some transfer rumors before getting into Bruce Arena’s new look New England Revolution. Give it a listen!

00:37.000 Intro

09:07.385 D.C. United versus FC Dallas

45:15.588 Yamil Asad

48:28.776 D.C. United versus New England Revolution

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Captain Positivity

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 13:35:47 -0000

Filibuster is back and we are joined by Captain Positivity! Jason, Adam, and Ben are joined by Steven Streff, of Black and Red United and FloFC, to talk about D.C. United’s 1-1 draw with Toronto FC and discuss Streff’s new nickname as bestowed by Ben Olsen. In the second segment, Ben Lyon from Big D Soccer joins us to talk about the July 4 matchup with FC Dallas. Give it a listen!

00:43.026 Intro

10:54.364 D.C. United versus Toronto FC

43:01.697 D.C. United versus FC Dallas

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Anti-Gold Cup podcast

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 18:15:06 -0000

The Filibuster crew is back and they are pro-goses and anti-shandies and Gold Cups. Adam, Jason, and Ben talk about D.C. United's loss to New York City FC in the US Open Cup and what that means for the rest of their season and for their game this Wednesday against Orlando City. We also crack open the Twitterbox and answer questions for you! Give it a listen!
00:37.000 Intro

08:43.333 D.C. United talk

30:40.635 Twitterbox

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Go to the place of the train

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 20:52:14 -0000

D.C. United isn’t playing any MLS games, but Filibuster is still here to talk about soccer. In the first segment, Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about weird Twitter as well as D.C. United’s buckwild win in against the Philadelphia Union in the US Open Cup. We even take some time to talk about their upcoming game against New York City FC! In the second segment, we talk World Cup soccer as the US women’s national team have two wins so far and are looking to make a deep run towards the Cup. Give it a listen!

00:37.765 Intro

04:28.133 D.C. United in the US Open Cup

33:49.075 USWNT at the World Cup

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Halfway through 2019

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 19:33:39 -0000

Jason, Adam, and Ben take a look at D.C. United's year so far, both the good and the bad, before talking to Matt Ralph of The Brotherly Game to preview the US Open Cup. Give it a listen!

00:37.000 Intro

10:46.038 D.C. United midseason review

40:57.499 D.C. United US Open 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 on Patreon.

Seltzer hipster

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 09:10:15 -0000

Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about D.C. United's disappointing draws before opening up the Twitterbox to your questions!

00:37.000 Intro

09:28.041 D.C. United's disappointing draws

50:04.566 Twitterbox

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Red Cream Soda

Tue, 28 May 2019 16:13:46 -0000

Adam isn’t here, but the Filibuster podcast proceeds ever onwards! Jason and Ben are here and half to start the podcast talking about FloSports conking out yet again during again, and the guys talk about the issues that have had with the service so far. They also talk about how they disagree with the team’s view of how this game went, before talking about the fullbacks, Luciano Acosta, and the strange game that Dave Gantar had. In the second segment, we invite on Ruben Tisch to talk all things Chicago Fire. Give it a listen!

00:37.000 Intro

09:54.612 D.C. United versus New England Revolution

45:34.309 D.C. United versus Chicago Fire

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Another whole page of Texas

Wed, 22 May 2019 14:08:39 -0000

D.C. United’s games don’t stop and neither does Filibuster. Jason, Adam, and Ben are back to talk about the 94 seconds of failure that led to D.C. United’s loss to the Houston Dynamo. We also talk about the formation, the missing players, and the sacrifices that are made when you move starters around. In the second segment, we preview tonight’s friendly against Real Betis and this weekend’s game against the Houston Dynamo. Give it a listen!
00:37.000 Intro
08:04.081 D.C. United vs. Houston Dynamo
44:56.154 D.C. United vs. New England Revolution
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 on Patreon.

Weirdness is on the way

Fri, 17 May 2019 11:10:05 -0000

Games on Wednesdays are weird, Wednesday games with lightning delays are very weird, and Filibuster podcasts down one host are very very weird. Jason and Adam muddle through without Ben, breaking down the weirdness that was the game against Toronto FC. In the second segment, we bring back Alicia Tolar from Dynamo Theory to talk about goats and the Houston Dynamo. Give it a listen!
00:37.000 Intro
05:54.755 D.C. United versus Toronto FC
27:29.693 D.C. United versus Houston Dynamo

The Sky Guys

Tue, 14 May 2019 16:05:44 -0000

D.C. United are on a roll, and Filibuster is as well! Jason, Adam, and Ben are back to talk about D.C. United’s game against Sporting Kansas City, where we break down the set piece play, Paul Arriola’s performance, and the way that Russell Canouse and Junior Moreno work together. In the second segment, we bring on Duncan Fletcher from The Vocal Minority to talk all things Toronto FC. Give it a listen!
00:37.000 Intro
07:28.650 D.C. United versus Sporting KC
39:29.986 D.C. United versus Toronto FC

Spring all the time

Thu, 09 May 2019 20:05:48 -0000

D.C. United had a weird game this past weekend, and Filibuster is the perfect lens through which to view it. We talk about the Ted Unkel’ing of the game against the Columbus Crew as well as looking at what D.C. United did tactically, before bringing on Cody Bradley to talk about Sporting Kansas City. Give it a listen!
00:37.000 Intro
05:56.930 D.C. United versus Columbus Crew
47:39.196 D.C. United versus Sporting KC
Thank you for all of your support! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United and if you like what we do you can support us on Patreon

An Accidental Zlatan

Wed, 01 May 2019 15:05:18 -0000

In this week’s episode of Filibuster, Jason, Adam, and Ben look back at the disappointing loss to Minnesota United before looking forward to this weekend’s game against the Columbus Crew. We talk about how very tall Donovan Pines is, the goal that he didn’t score, and the ragged play of D.C. United in general. In the second segment, we bring back Patrick Guldan of Massive Report to preview the Columbus Crew. Give it a listen!
00:37.000 Intro
08:31.477 D.C. United versus Minnesota United
43:26.989 D.C. United versus Columbus Crew

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It's clearly a retrograde

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:25:22 -0000

D.C. United has a busy week and Filibuster is here to keep you updated on it. Adam, Jason, and Ben talk about D.C. United’s two disparate performances against New York City FC and the Columbus Crew. We talk about the central midfield, United’s surprising road form, and the variances in formation between the games. We may also say that Joseph Mora is the rug that ties the room together. In the second segment we preview Minnesota United, talk about the disparity in the Western Conference, and Jason freaks our beans with stats about Adrian Heath. Give it a listen!
00:37.000 - Intro
05:26.499 - D.C. United versus New York and Columbus
38:11.235 - D.C. United versus Minnesota United

Leap into space

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 20:24:24 -0000

Here comes another Filibuster for your ears! Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about D.C. United 3-2 win over the Colorado Rapids, including talking about the formation change, all the new players getting starts, and the 8 minutes of glory that propelled the team to victory. In the second segment, we welcome our old friend Raf Noboa y Rivera to talk about United’s impending visit from the Pigeons of New York City FC. Give it a listen!
00:37.000: Intro
05:30.416: D.C. United versus Colorado Rapids
41:57.683: D.C. United versus NYCFC

Burglary adventure

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:05:36 -0000

These past two games didn’t end up like we wanted them to, and Filibuster is here to try and figure out why. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about the roughest week of the year so far and try to answer the question “What went wrong, besides everything?” We discuss the defensive midfield and the back line, hand out some praise for Bob Bradley, and talk about how the performance against the Montreal Impact was just rough. In the second segment, we bring on Abbie Mood from Burgundy Wave to help us preview D.C. United’s weekend game against the Colorado Rapids. Give it a listen!
00:37.000 Intro
08:50.138 D.C. United versus LAFC and IMFC
47:48.633 D.C. United versus Colorado Rapids

The ghost of Houdini

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 20:24:44 -0000

D.C. United keeps winning and Filibuster will be here to talk about it. Jason, Adam, and Ben break down D.C. United’s win over Orlando City SC, and we start out looking at the set piece goals that defined United’s win. We then take a look at the performance of Armando Villarreal, before looking at what went wrong for D.C. United in the defensive phase of the game as well as hoping that Joseph Mora gets well soon. In the segment segment we welcome back our old friend Alicia Rodriguez to preview D.C. United’s upcoming match against Los Angeles FC. We talk about their stadium as well as the docuseries about the team, before getting to Carlos Vela and his huge impact on the team. We ask Alicia who LAFC’s rival really is, check in with the injury to Lee Nguyen, before talking about LAFC’s NWSL ambitions. Give it a listen!
00:37.000 Intro
07:30.878 D.C. United versus Orlando City SC
42:57.017 D.C. United vs. LAFC

Talon ride or die

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 17:30:42 -0000

Even though D.C. United were off this past weekend, the Filibuster podcast never takes a break. Jason, Adam, and Ben are back and talk about all the various news that has been happening around the team recently, including the fact that United got some good results from the teams that did play this weekend. The crew also addresses the rumbling rumors surrounding Luciano Acosta as well as wonder if the team is going to make any moves in the current transfer window (the one that closes in May) or if they will wait until the summer. In the second segment, the guys preview this Sunday’s game against Ben’s favorite opponent: Orlando City! Give it a listen! 00:37.000 Intro 10:01.262 Adam's fun time news roundup time 40:20.586 D.C. United versus Orlando City

Beans heck beans

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 13:25:44 -0000

Wayne Rooney has a hattrick and Ben is back, so basically Ben can never be sick again. Filibuster is back and Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about D.C. United resounding win over Real Salt Lake, including the glory of that hattrick. We also heap some praise on Junior Moreno and Russell Canouse, talk about the pressing system that Ben Olsen had his team employ in this game, and mention Dave Gantar a little bit. In the second segment, we crack open the Twitterbox and answer your questions. Give it a listen! 0:37 Intro 13:21 D.C. United versus Real Salt Lake 51:27 Twitterbox

Jason and Adam's infectious disease corner

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 20:14:12 -0000

With Ben on the injured reserve due to an illness ravaging his entire household, Jason and Adam are left to soldier on and talk about D.C. United’s game against New York City FC, and they have to talk about the clinic that Bill Hamid put on. They also have to talk about the problems that FloFC had in their inaugural match for MLS (which Ben might have more opinions on later in the week if the plague has left his house). In the second segment, the boys welcome on Brian Dunseth, soccer analyst and Real Salt Lake expert, to preview D.C. United’s next opponent. Give it a listen!

Partially obscured by syrup

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 18:56:55 -0000

D.C. United is undefeated and Filibuster is here to talk about it! Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about how fun this game was, the performance of the new players to the team, the fact that the attack should have scored even more goals, and levies some praise on the defense and the defensive midfield. In the second segment we welcome on Alexis Guerreros and Christian Polanco of The Cooligans to the show to talk New York City FC. We talk about the departures of Patrick Vieira and David Villa, if their new coach is any good, what they expect from the team this year, and what is happening with the neo-Nazis that attend their games. Give it a listen!

Grey shade of grey

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 15:08:55 -0000

D.C. United plays a real MLS game this weekend, and Filibuster is ready to dive back into the season. Jason, Adam, and Ben kick off the episode by talking about United’s new secondary jersey and how white it is before diving into their last preseason game. The debacle against the Montreal Impact gives us a bunch to talk about, including what went wrong in the defense and in the midfield, and what positives we can take out of this game as United prepare for the regular season. In the second segment we welcome on Dan James from the Home Before Dark podcast to preview D.C. United’s clash with Atlanta United. We discuss their new setup under Frank de Boer, losing Miguel Almiron, what Brek Shea might mean for this team, and a whole lot more. Give it a listen!

Sweet Cheez-It Podcast

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 19:12:28 -0000

We are closing in on the beginning of the season, and Filibuster is achieving all their preseason goals. In this episode, Adam, Jason, and Ben first talk about all of the aspects of D.C. United’s first preseason game that anyone not in Florida was able to watch! We talk about performances, Paul Arriola’s nice goal, and the debut of Leonardo Jara. In the second segment, we welcome back Matt Doyle of MLSSoccer.com to help us preview the Eastern Conference. We go around the entire East and talk about designated players, who is most likely to jump into the playoffs, and Ben always has to get a word in about his least favorite team in the League. Give it a listen!

8 o'clock is far too early

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:23:52 -0000

The preseason rolls on and so does Filibuster. Jason, Adam, and Ben bring on an old favorite, Sebi Salazar, to talk all things D.C. United and MLS, including the Luciano Acosta situation, if Marco Fabian’s signing well change the Philadelphia Union, whether white jerseys are good or not, and gambling and MLS. In the second segment, we talk through the past week of D.C. United news, including the game against FC Cincinnati, the rumored signing of Quincy Amarikwa, and the current status of the roster. Give it a listen!

I’ll get to what i’m drinking in a second

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 17:45:40 -0000

D.C. United has had a bizarre week, and Filibuster is here to talk about it! Ben is off seeing family, so Jason and Adam are here to break down the entire Luciano Acosta saga, from rumors to France to him coming back to United. We also break down, as much as we can from an unaired game, the first preseason game of the season and what it tells us about United’s look for this year so far. Give it a listen! You can contribute to Daryl Grove's GoFundMe at https://www.gofundme.com/team-daryl-grove

I want to bring him a card

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 15:19:44 -0000

The preseason has kicked off and Filibuster is here to talk about it! Jason, Adam, and Ben discuss the signing of Leonardo Jara and the state of the right back position, the waiving of David Ousted and his move to Chicago, and the state of the depth chart behind Wayne Rooney. We also discuss who from this team might go to the USL, and also discuss the hiring of Richie Williams to the position of Loudoun United head coach. In the second segment, we discuss the first USMNT game under Gregg Berhalter. Give it a listen!

Pondering the rhombus

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 01:40:18 -0000

The preseason is here and Filibuster is pumped for the 2019 season! Jason, Adam, and Ben start with all of the official and rumored player moves, including Antonio Bustamante, Donovan Pines, Leonardo Jara, David Ousted, Kofi Opare, and Yamil Asad. We also work in some talk about Loudoun United and who might end up there this season. In the second segment, we walk through D.C. United’s depth chart and see where they still need to do some work. Give it a listen!

It is too cold to live here

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 16:26:46 -0000

The SuperDraft is in the SuperPast, and Filibuster is here to talk about it. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about the 2019 MLS SuperDraft and the team’s first round draft pick, Akeem Ward, as well as about the deal that turned a 2020 second round draft pick into Chris Seitz and a 3rd and 4th round pick in 2020. We also discuss the current situation with Yamil Asad and what that means for Zoltan Stieber, as well as talking about a old (beer) friend that is making a bit of a comeback, plus so much more. Give it a listen!

Bourbon is a liquid

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:13:57 -0000

It is a new year and it is a new Filibuster featuring all three of our bright and shiny faces! Jason, Adam, and Ben are back and spend the beginning of the show talking about the history of D.C. United’s broadcasting partners and what the new deal with FloSports means for the team. In the course of that conversation, we also talk about the newly released full MLS schedule and the fact that D.C. United is on national TV 13 times next season. In the second segment, we bring back our good friend Travis Clark of Top Drawer Soccer to talk about the MLS SuperDraft and D.C. United homegrown players. We begin by talking about Donovan Pines and other homegrown possibilities, before shifting focus to the draft and looking at who the best players are and who might fall to United. Give it a listen!

Maybe things will be different

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 15:10:35 -0000

After taking some time off for the holidays, Filibuster is back (even if we don’t have Adam). Jason, Ben, and Donald are here to round up all of the recent D.C. United news, starting with the team’s callups to the USMNT (and the one huge snub). We also talk about the trade for Earl Edwards Jr., the possible signing of Lucas “Titi” Rodriguez, and the current roster statuses of Yamil Asad and Zoltan Stieber. In the second segment we have an epic edition of Goat or Fox, in which we review the seasons of D.C. United’s players. We discuss Bruno Miranda, Joseph Mora, Junior Moreno, Chris Odoi-Atsem, Kofi Opare, David Ousted, Jalen Robinson, Wayne Rooney, Ulises Segura, and Zoltan Stieber. Give it a listen! Music is Fractal (Original Mix) by MendeX. https://soundcloud.com/mendex-1/mendex-fractal-original-mix

Best in Show float

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 21:07:56 -0000

After taking a week off due to the fact that Ben’s internet was buried in 13 inches of snow, Filibuster has returned to your ears! Adam, Jason, and Ben talk first about the terrible loss of Nick DeLeon and our feelings about him, as well as the loss of Darren Mattocks in the Expansion Draft and the upcoming round 2 of the Re-Entry Draft. In the second segment, we go through 13 players in Cake (🐐) or Death (🦊): Steven Birnbaum, Frédéric Brillant, Nick DeLeon, Russell Canouse, Kevin Ellis, Chris Durkin, Bill Hamid, Oniel Fisher, Ian Harkes, Jared Jeffrey, Dane Kelly, Darren Mattocks, and Taylor Kemp. Give it a listen! Music is Fractal (Original Mix) by MendeX https://soundcloud.com/mendex-1/mendex-fractal-original-mix

MLS Cup Preview

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 15:02:46 -0000

We preview the 2018 MLS Cup with friends from Dirty South Soccer and Stumptown Footy. We ask them why we, D.C. United fans, should root for either one of their teams. Give it a listen! Today's theme music is by Scott Buckley http://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/tomorrow/

Invasive megafauna

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 16:25:59 -0000

In this episode of Filibuster, we are diving into D.C. United’s first announced moves of the offseason. Jason, Adam, and Ben run down all of the contract options that were picked up, all of the contract options that were declined, and all of the players that are currently out of contract, and what all of this means for next years D.C. United team. In the second segment, we bring back our famous offseason segment Goat or Fox, in which we take a look at every player on United’s 2018 roster and ask whether or not we want them back for next season. In this episode, we start off with the first four players alphabetically on D.C. United’s roster, before ending by enjoying some Metro Playoff Failure. Give it a listen!

Vivid and puzzling

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:30:18 -0000

We have gobbled all the gobbles and Filibuster is back once again to tell you all about it. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about the news that D.C. United may be letting homegrown player Ian Harkes move on, and then break down all of the various players that we think should be protected in the upcoming MLS Expansion draft. In the second segment, we break down both MLS Conference finals, before opening the Twitterbox to your questions. Give it a listen!

Turkey wrangling

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 15:52:43 -0000

Filibuster is here for your long drives to Thanksgivings across the country (or if you just want to listen while you cook!) Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about the United States’ disappointing performance against England before breaking down the remaining matchups in the MLS Cup Playoffs. We end the show by talking about a potential new schedule for MLS that may be coming as soon as next year! Give it a listen!

Getting scurvy is hard

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 15:03:36 -0000

D.C. United is plowing right into the offseason, and Filibuster will be here with you every step towards the 2019 season. Jason, Adam, and Ben start this episode by talking about D.C. United’s apparent new technical director, Dane Murphy. Relatedly, wetalk about the way that Loudoun County United will fit with D.C. United under the leadership of a single technical director. With a USMNT game coming up today, we have to talk about the ridiculous furor surrounding Wayne Rooney’s callup, before ending the segment talking about some MLS awards and especially ones that feature Luciano Acosta and Mr. Roney. In the second segment, we talk about some MLS expansion news, dunk on some badges and some Telstar logos (but not Telstar the ball) and punt the playoffs to next week’s episode. Give it a listen!

Beer per unit

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 20:21:05 -0000

Welp, that wasn’t the way that we thought any of this was going to go down. Jason, Adam, and Ben are here to talk about D.C. United’s loss to the Columbus Crew, sending them home for the rest of the 2018 MLS season. We talk about this team writ large, talk about the amazing atmosphere in Audi Field, and talk about what the Crew attempted to do to frustrate United. We talk about the role that Paul Arriola played in this game, before ending by talking some about Allen Chapman. In the second segment, we start to lay out D.C. United’s offseason checklist and what that means for the team. We talk roster, front office, and that team up in Loudoun County, before answering some of your questions from the Twitterbox. Give it a listen!

An art piece

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 16:45:01 -0000

D.C. United ended the 2018 MLS regular season in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, and we are here to talk about it. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about United’s draw against the Chicago Fire and what a wild ride this entire season has been. We break down how there weren’t a lot of good chances for either attack, and heap some praise on D.C. United’s defense as off late. We discuss Ben Olsen’s tactics in this game, and what starters and substitutes we would like to see against the Columbus Crew. In the second segment, we bring on Patrick Guldan of Massive Report to talk about D.C. United’s midweek matchup against the Columbus Crew. We start, of course, with #savedthecrew, before moving onto Gregg Berhalter’s likely jump to the USMNT. We ask him about the Crew’s attack, including Gyasi Zardes and Justin Meram, as well as breaking down their defense. We ponder if Berhalter will throw a tactical curveball at D.C. United, and end with the future of the Crew, including whether they will be able to get Guillermo Barros Schelotto to come back and coach them. Give it a listen!

Fake Adam Taylor

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 18:13:52 -0000

D.C. United has clinched the playoffs! and Filibuster is here to talk about it. We break down the game against New York City FC and we have to start with showering praise on Luciano Acosta. We then talk about the partnership of Russell Canouse and Junior Moreno, as well as breaking down the team statisically while looking at the defense. In the second segment, we look at all the possible playoff scenarios and who D.C. United could play. We discuss Gregg Berhalter’s Columbus Crew and whether or not he should get the job if they drop out, which teams are in form and which aren’t, who we would prefer to play, and what Ben Olsen should do on Sunday. Give it a listen!

Definitely don't want to talk about Hoobastank

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 15:54:38 -0000

In a rare second episode of the week Filibuster is back to preview D.C. United’s upcoming match against New York City FC. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about all of the changes that have happened since Patrick Vieira left the team, and how their fortunes have turned over the last few months. We talk about everyone jockeying for position in the Eastern Conference playoff order, young up-and-comers like Ben Sweat, and the differences between the lead up to this game and the positions these teams were in last time around. Give it a listen!

Better impression of a theremin

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 18:34:27 -0000

The Filibuster crew talk about the win over FC Dallas, plus bring on an old friend to talk Toronto FC. Give it a listen!

Very boring Albert Einstein

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:14:30 -0000

D.C. United pulled out the three points they desperately needed on Sunday, and Filibuster is here to talk about it and about their upcoming game against FC Dallas. Adam, Jason, and Ben ask whether or not United were the better team on the balance before getting into Wayne Rooney’s first goal of the game, the one that was called back. We talk about right back and what it means to have Paul Arriola in that role, as well as center back and the best fits for the way the team is currently playing. We end by praising Junior Moreno, both for drawing the penalty and for his play overall recently. In the second segment we dive into their upcoming game against Western Conference leading FC Dallas. We talk about how they’ve been playing and Max Urruti’s role in that. We break down their back line, their midfield, and try and figure out what Oscar Pareja wants to do with this team and how D.C. United can beat them. Give it a listen!

Several gigantic men

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 13:44:23 -0000

Everything’s good after a win, and everything is even better after a 5-0 destruction of your closest playoff rival. Jason, Ben, and Adam are back to talk about D.C. United’s domination of the Montreal Impact, and we start with how all of D.C. United’s biggest name players showed up on Saturday and made that game their own. We also break down how close the team was to a funhouse mirror version of this game, Ben Olsen’s changing tactics throughout the game, and who we would want to replace Oniel Fisher if he can’t continue. We end by singing Luciano Acosta’s praises and talking about the national team prospect’s of the members of this team. In the second segment we welcome on James Bridget Gordon, managing editor of our sister site, Hot Time in Old Town. We start by asking them about Djordie Mihailovic and the tactics on the field before going big picture and asking whether or not its even fun to by a Chicago Fire fan these days. We also ask them about the mid-season changes, Bastian Schweinsteiger, and get them to gameplan the reeling Fire for us. Give it a listen!

The flavor of maple

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:41:56 -0000

The seasons are turning to fall, the playoff race is heating up, and D.C. United are in a fight to the finish. Jason, Adam, and Ben first turn their eyes to D.C. United’s massive upcoming game against the Montreal Impact. We break down the state of this Montreal team, what tactics they are likely to use, what this game means for both teams, and the players that Ben Olsen will turn to to try and keep their playoff dreams alive. In the second segment we look at the other teams with whom United are fighting to get that last spot in the Eastern Conference. We see who has the hardest schedule, who has the best chance to get in, and who can help D.C. United foil their competitors late in this season. Give it a listen!

Don't at me

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0000

It is the end of the week, but don’t worry; your friends at Filibuster didn’t forget you. We are here to talk about D.C. United’s bizarre 3-3 draw against the New York Red Bulls, starting with Bradley Wright-Phillips’ hat trick display. We get into Wayne Rooney’s amazing goal, discuss Bill Hamid’s performance, and bow at the alter of Luciano Acosta. We also break down the 3-5-2 and whether or not we liked it before discussing the best formations for this United team, which includes a discussion of the team’s current center backs and their injury problems. In the second segment we talk about the weird friendly against CD Olimpia before answering questions from you, our listeners! Give it a listen!

Zoot suit riot

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0000

D.C. United got a valuable point out of New York City FC, and Filibuster is here to break it down before we all get blown away by possible Hurricanes (unless we defeat them with music). We talk about our feeling on the bunkering draw, how they prevented NYCFC from having many good chances, and how Steven Birnbaum was really really great. We also discuss the terrible performance of Kevin Stott, the lineup with so many people missing and what that means for tomorrow’s game, and check in on Chris Durkin. In the second segment we talk about both Minnesota United and the New York Red Bulls, breaking down the points that D.C. United is going to need to take from both of them. The team will have the advantage of some missing players coming back, so we also wonder how they might fit back in and what their opponents’ absences will mean for these games. Give it a listen!

Panda headed scooter

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0000

D.C. United turned around their week at the end, and Filibuster is here to talk about it. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about D.C. United’s games against the Philadelphia Union and against Atlanta United, each of which went the opposite of how we thought they would go. We talk about the rotation (or lack thereof), as well as the absolutely excellent recent play of Luciano Acosta and how much Bill Hamid has meant to the team is just his short time back. We also discuss Wayne Rooney, of course, and get into the Paul Arriola experiment at right back. In the second segment we welcome back our old fiend Raf Noboa y Rivera to talk about NYCFC and their rough patch of form. We talk about their new coach compared to Patrick Vieira and whether or not Father Time has caught up to David Villa. We also break down Anton Tinnerholm’s game, their prospects for staying at Yankee Stadium, and what the best way to gameplan them is. Give it a listen!

Finding that bird

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0000

Even though it was not the result we wanted against the New York Red Bulls, D.C. United must press onwards, as must your favorite podcast. Adam, Jason, and Ben talk about the balance of play against the Red Bulls and break down the only goal of the game, including the questionable free kick that started the sequence. We discuss how, with this current team, we thought that D.C. United could actually have a chance of coming back. Finally we talk about how the subs were almost too amped up when they came in, talk some more about D.C. United’s corner kicks, and discuss what rotation might be necessary due to Yamil Asad’s injury. Tomorrow, the team is back at it again against the Philadelphia Union. We break down their midfield and whether or not their young center backs are a liability, as well as discuss the play of their forwards that has left some familiar names on the bench. Give it a listen!

I will scream out of my window every single day

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0000

D.C. United keeps the hot streak going, and Filibuster is riding that wave too. Adam, Ben, and Jason are here to talk about D.C. United’s 2-0 win over the New England Revolution, and we start the program by talking about the historic commentary crew. We then get into the game itself, talking about D.C. United’s offense and how they are able to keep the pressure up without getting many cards, especially in the case of Luciano Acosta. We also discuss how the central midfield partnership of Junior Moreno and Russell Canouse has freed the fullbacks from a lot of defensive responsibilities, the play that sprung Luciano Acosta for the first goal, and whether or not this streak means less since it has been mostly against bad teams. In the second segment we bring on evil Jason Iapicco from Red Bull Rant to talk about the New York Red Bulls. We discuss how big this rivarly is now that the Red Bulls have a local competitor, their signings in the summer window, and what Tyler Adams has meant to the team. We also discuss the amount of money paid out for Kaku and how this team fits into the global Red Bull machine, before ending the segment talking about the departure of Jesse Marsch and asking Jason to gameplan the MetroStars for us. Give it a listen!

Head butted by a dog

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0000

After a wonderful second half versus the Portland Timbers, Filibuster is back with a rare second episode! Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about United’s best soccer in a long while, and focus on all the impacts Wayne Rooney has made both on his own and the effect he’s had on his teammates, We also discuss the sports science that led to less rotation than we thought we would see, as well as United’s newly unprecedented levels of swag. In the second segment we welcome on Alex Almeida from Six States, One Podcast, to talk about the New England Revolution. We discuss their season so far and the style that Brad Friedel has implemented. We ponder the lack of use of Kelyn Rowe, where the problems in their defense lie, and the physicality of the team. We end by talking about their new signings, more rumors about a possible soccer specific stadium for the Revs, and ask Alex to gameplan the Revs for us. Give it a listen!

The synchronicity of Bens

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0000

D.C. United took on Orlando City SC, and the game was all level after 90 minutes; the last 6 minutes, however, were madness. Jason, Adam, and Ben are here to break down every aspect of Luciano Acosta’s third (!) goal and the run, tackle, and pass by Wayne Rooney that made it possible. We also discuss the burgeoning partnership between Lucho and Rooney, including Lucho’s other goals and the red card that didn’t get called, as well as what Orlando’s formation against United meant for this and future games. In the second segment we bring on William Conwell from Stumptown Footy to preview the Portland Timbers’ inaugural trip to Audi Field. We discuss their long unbeaten streak and its end as well as the team under new coach Gio Savarese. We ask William about the trade of Fanando Adi and his replacement by Samuel Armenteros, as well as the trade of Vytas to D.C. United and what that means for Zarek Valentin. Finally, we compare the performance of D.C. United’s Costa Rican players with Portland’s Costa Rican players, and ask William to gameplan the Timbers for us. Give it a listen!

It's a minor lake

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0000

Filibuster has reached its 300th episode, and we’re here to celebrate with you! Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about D.C. United’s 1-1 draw against the Montreal Impact, in which we discuss the disaster of the first 8 minutes and what happened after the team showed up. We break down the lineup Ben Olsen chose and the lineups that we thought we would see, and analyze Yamil Asad’s goal. Finally, we look at Wayne Rooney’s performance and his role in this pressing style. In the second segment we talk about D.C. United’s Sunday game against Orlando City SC, who have a new coach from the last time we played them. We talk about James O’Connor and his style for Orlando City, discuss the trade of Justin Meram back to the Columbus Crew, and discuss how we would gameplan the Lions. Give it a listen! If you want to donate to the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond, which supports people with Down Syndrome and their families and which Ben talked about early in the episode, you can do so at http://bit.do/filibuster .

Don't brand me!

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0000

D.C. United got stymied midweek before getting some points on the weekend, and Filibuster breaks it down for you. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about how D.C. United let the New York Red Bulls play the style that they wanted to play and contrast that with how Wayne Rooney influences the game, as shown by their uptick in play when he subbed in and his play throughout the game against the Colorado Rapids. We also discuss Russell Canouse’s return and figure out who should be playing in D.C. United’s central midfield. We have to break down Kellyn Acosta’s goal and how he got so wide open, continue to discuss D.C. United’s defense, and talk about Tim Howard’s poor play. In the second segment we preview D.C. United’s weekend road trip to face the Montreal Impact. We talk about how the Impact are likely the team that United will have to beat out to make it to the playoffs, discuss their horrific start (which seems to have been a theme for them), and discuss how they’ve started to right the ship. When you talk about the Impact you always have to talk about Ignacio Piatti, and then Jason tells us how D.C. United should gameplan for him and his teammates. Give it a listen!

Retirement on a tequila plantation

Sun, 22 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0000

Atlanta’s return to form against D.C. United has continued, and we are here to break it down. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about Josef Martinez’s hat trick as well as spend another section talking about D.C.’s defense and their inability to win headers. We discuss the new starters that are needed on the back line, and talk about David Ousted’s contribution to the defensive issues. We end the segment talking about empty spaces all over the field, including the areas that Atlanta’s attackers ran into and the spaces between Wayne Rooney and his teammates. In the second segment, we discuss the two games up this week, both at Audi Field: Wednesday against the New York Red Bulls and Saturday against the Colorado Rapids. We discuss how good the Red Bulls are this year, and what Chris Armas will do now that Jesse Marsch has taken a paid internship in Germany. We also break down the game of a player who may join Marsch in Germany soon in Tyler Adams. For the Rapids, we break down their roster and specifically talk about Tim Howard’s play at goalkeeper at the moment. Give it a listen!

Talon's new house

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0000

The first game at Audi Field has actually happened, and it was a win! Jason, Ben, and Adam talk about all of our feelings about the new stadium, warts and all, and hope that the warts will be quickly ironed out. We also talk about the issues between the team and two of its supporters’ groups, which was noticeable on game day, and talk about how we hope that the situation can be worked out. In the second segment, we talk about the game! We talk about Yamil Asad’s first goal at Audi Field, before breaking down all aspects of Wayne Rooney’s debut and what it meant for the team. We also had to talk about the defense and how there aren’t as many people who can win headers as in years past. Finally, we talk about what this win means for the season and where the team can go from here. Give it a listen!

My best work on Twitter

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0000

It is finally here! D.C. United opens Audi Field this weekend, and Jason and Adam are here and excited! (Ben is also excited, but he’s on a beach this week.) But before we get to Audi Field, we have to talk about D.C. United’s comeback draw against the LA Galaxy, and we wonder if this could be a turning point in the team’s season. In the second segment, we welcome on Emily Olsen of Pro Soccer USA to talk about all things Audi Field! We discuss the weeklong hoopla, the opening events, and what this means for the team’s future. In a rare post-guest third segment, Jason and Adam break down the game at Audi Field against the Vancouver Whitecaps, including what the defense needs to do against Kei Kamara and Alphonso Davies, and how to attack when they’re going to have the bulk of possession. Give it a listen!

Life changing rainbow

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0000

D.C. United lost their umpteenth frustrating game this season, and Jason, Adam, and Ben walk you throw it. We talk about the contrasting games that Frederic Brillant and Yamil Asad had, and ponder if Ben Olsen could change up his starters to try and get better results. We observe how Ben Olsen doesn’t really bench players like he used to a few years ago, and we have to talk about the terrible game that Allen Chapman had (even if it didn’t change the outcome much). We end the first segment by talking about the LA Galaxy game tomorrow night and wondering if their lineup changes have been the key to their better play recently. In the second segment we talk about D.C. United’s newest forward, Wayne Rooney, and break down what his impact means for the rest of the team. We throw out a couple of different formations into which he might fit, and tease out what those formations would mean for the rest of the players on the field. Give it a listen!

Seagram's gin soccer

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 13:20:20 -0000

With Adam out scouting the beaches for top new prospects, Jason and Ben welcome Donald back on the podcast to talk about D.C. United’s U.S. Open Cup flop. Before we talk (12:05) about the bad penalty kicks, the play of Chris Durkin, and how this team is almost clicking, we talk about the terrible quality of the stream and the awfulness of US Soccer’s bespoke video platform. It really is quite bad. In the second segment (49:55), we talk about the New England Revolution, and ponder what kind of world we live in where Teal Bunbury is in the top 5 in MLS goals scored. We also discuss D.C. United’s road trip so far, and what they’re going to have to do once Audi Field opens. Give it a listen!

Kafka wrote Mansquito

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 14:32:14 -0000

All three members of the Filibuster squad are fit and back in action, ready to break down (9:48) D.C. United’s preposterous 4-4 draw against Toronto FC. We talk about the dream-like qualities of the game, and discuss all the things that went well in the first half. We look at what Toronto did in the second half to adjust, and how D.C. United’s defense suffered a complete breakdown at every angle. We pivot to look a little forward to end the segment, including what kinds of mid-season signings are both likely and needed, and what kind of structure in which they will need to fit. In the second segment (43:47), we welcome back Michael Citro of The Mane Land to talk about United’s U.S. Open Cup matchup against Orlando City SC. We have to discuss the fact that Jason Kreis is out and all of the injuries they have suffered. We also discuss Chris Mueller, their temporary head coach, and try to inflict Dunga upon them as their permanent coach. Give it a listen!

Go to parades

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 18:44:56 -0000

Even though technology conspired to destroy Ben’s computer while trying to record this podcast (quite literally), he was still able to put together Jason and Adam’s effort as they soldiered on without him. The lonely boys talk about D.C. United’s loss to the Seattle Sounders, including what went wrong on the two Sounders goals, what generally went right otherwise, and the misunderstood enigma that is Darren Mattocks. They also talk about the lack of other scoring options, and the possible squad rotation upcoming in Toronto. In the second segments the boys welcome on Dunch Fletcher from The Vocal Minority. They ask him whether or not Toronto FC are back to being scary-good after their win over Philly, the difference in playing Michael Bradley at his actual position, the future of Greg Vanney, and how to gameplan against the Red. Give it a listen!

Dead whales and bleached bones

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 11:05:23 -0000

D.C. United didn’t have a game this past weekend, but they have two coming up this week, and Filibuster is here to preview them all early on a Monday morning. Jason, Adam, and a muffled Ben (8:55) talk to Neil Morris of WRAL Sports Fan to get the lowdown on all things North Carolina FC. We discuss their players to look for, including Daniel Rios on loan from Chivas, as well as discuss their coach (who is a former Richmond Kickers head coach). We ask what has gone wrong with their season so far, check in with their D.C. United alums, and break down their switch from NASL to USL and the North Carolina FC rebrand. In the second segment (44:23), we welcome back Dave Clark of Sounder at Heart to break down what is happening with the Seattle Sounders. We ponder if they’ve gotten too old (especially Clint Dempsey), and whether Garth Lagerway has mucked this whole thing up. We finish up by figuring out what the Sounders’ plan is, looking at who is playing well, and by asking Dave to gameplan the Sounders for us. Give it a listen!

Gin proclamation

Thu, 31 May 2018 01:55:30 -0000

Filibuster is back late on a Wednesday, and we talk about D.C. United’s draw against LAFC. We discuss the result, Paul Arriola in midfield, and the play of former D.C. United centerbacks. We also get into Joseph Mora, the subs, and discuss the decisions of Ismail Elfath. In the second segment, we break down all of the questions you gave us in the Twitterbox. Give it a listen!

The Shadow knows

Wed, 23 May 2018 19:47:15 -0000

Filibuster is back and finally has a D.C. United win about which to talk! Jason, Adam, and Ben talk (9:10) about how good it feels to have watched a well played game, and one that scored multiple goals off of the high press. We break down Paul Arriola’s move to central midfield and what that meant for Zoltan Stieber. We get into Darren Mattocks and whether or not Wayne Rooney would have been in position to finish the second-half chance that Mattocks did not, heap praise on Chris Durkin, and take another look at the status of the back line. In the second segment (41:04) we welcome back a Filibuster favorite: Alicia Rodriguez of Angels on Parade. We talk about her shiny new team, its star player, Carlos Vela, and their new stadium. We also discuss their back line prospects against D.C. United, since many of their players will be away on national team duty, as well as their central midfield. We end be asking Alicia about LAFC’s local broadcast deal with YouTubeTV and ask her to gameplan LAFC for us. Give it a listen!

An hour is however long this podcast takes

Tue, 15 May 2018 19:02:11 -0000

Strap on your seatbelts and get ready for an extra-long episode of Filibuster. Jason, Ben, and Adam have a lot to say about the very frustrating game against Real Salt Lake, and we start (8:42) with what frustrated us the most. We talk about how both the beginning and end of the game were good, but there was a disaster in that middle hour. We get into whether or not it is a coaching problem, what can be done about the fullbacks, and whether or not we think this was as bad as the Philadelphia Union game. We break down who should be playing in the midfield, the Paul Arriola central midfield experiment, and end on D.C. United’s play on set pieces. We dedicate the second segment (53:51) to the dominating rumor of the past week: D.C. United’s pursuit of Wayne Rooney. We talk about the team signing a big name, the madness some of this has devolved into, whether or not this is an attempt to gain mindshare and what that mean’s about D.C. United’s place in the community, and how the team can balance signings like this with building a complete club from the academy up. Oh, and we talk about whether or not it will work on the field too. Give it a listen!

Kids love hard surfaces

Tue, 08 May 2018 19:43:47 -0000

Wayne Rooney may or may not be coming to D.C. United, but Filibuster will always be coming to your ears. Jason and Adam kick off the show (12:29) by going team-by-team up the Eastern Conference standings to get a lay of the land in the first segment. Ben had been sidelined by goat fever and was unable to participate, though he still used his goat hooves to edit this episode. In the second segment, Brian Dunseth, or Dunny as he’s known on the internet, comes on to preview United’s visit to the Wasatch Range, discussing Real Salt Lake’s drop off from the end of last year, the bunched-up Western Conference standings, some of the Claret-and-Cobalt’s less heralded players, the organization’s emphasis on infrastructure for RSL and the new NWSL Utah Royals, and how Dunny would gameplay against Mike Petke’s team.

I've never gotten arrested for bringing a trombone

Tue, 01 May 2018 18:39:54 -0000

D.C. United didn’t show up for the last 80 minutes, but Filibuster is here for the full 90. Jason, Adam, and Ben break down United’s worst performance of the year against the Philadelphia Union, and go through our own parade of horribles. We discuss the center backs, the fullbacks, and central midfield, before breaking down the striker battle and examining the high press. In the second segment we welcome Charles Boehm to the show to get a 30,000 foot view of the team. You’ll want to read his interview with Ben Olsen before getting into this segment, so we’ll wait right here. Welcome back! We ask Charlie about Bennyball generally and their defensive play, before getting his read on United’s high press. We inquire about if there are any striker rumors and break down Olsen’s plan for young players generally and Chris Durkin specifically. We end by talking about the relationship between the team and the community in the youth development sphere, possible new owners, and the fans generally and the front office in particular. Give it a listen!

Sears Catalog Models

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 20:15:00 -0000

Its a little late in the day, but don’t worry; Filibuster is always here for you. Jason, Adam, and Ben are joined by regular guest and DC101 megastar Greg Roche, and we answer your questions (10:06) from the Twitterbox. We talk about the fact the this weekend’s game will be broadcast on Twitter, Grant Wahl’s ambition ratings, and the front office, before getting weird. Listen, there’s a lot of talk of the hairstyles of MLS referees, and it is a raring good time. In the second segment (47:36) Roche has to depart, but we are joined by Matt Ralph from Brotherly Game, the SB Nation site about the Philadelphia Union. We ask him about the Union’s season so far, the high line they’ve played, and how their new DP, Borek Dockal, has faired so far. We also talk about their forwards, David Accam, and how their defense is mostly homegrown players, before asking Matt to gameplan the Union for us. Give it a listen!

Good soccer!

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 15:06:58 -0000

D.C. United has their first win of the year and Filibuster are here to talk about it! Jason, Ben, and Adam discuss the 1-0 win over the Columbus Crew, and break down Ulises Segura’s very fast goal in all its glory. We also discuss the very effect press and how it shut down Columbus’ midfield, and then talk about how the game shifted when Paul Arriola was sent off. We head praise upon the midfield and the centerbacks, and look ahead to what this means going forward. We kick off the second segment by talk about the rumors swirling about new ownership buying into the team. We discuss Patrick Soon-shiong, America’s richest doctor, and the other rumors that are out there. We discuss possible designated player signings this summer and going forward, and then give a high level preview of the long road trip on which United now finds themselves. Give it a listen!

Your boat will have goats all over it

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 19:44:40 -0000

D.C. United may soon have a new owner, but the Filibuster crew will stick with you through thick, thin, and three separate ownership groups! In this episode of the podcast, Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about goats and Adam’s failures at March Madness (9:29) before getting back into your questions. We talk (16:52) about the goal production so far this year, what MLS coaches we might want to see take a crack at coaching D.C. United, the size of the new stadium at Audi Field, and the team’s revenue. We also take a look at the production of D.C. United’s designated player so far, and what this season has been like so far, before ending with some breaking news that we don’t know what to do with. In the second segment (48:35) we talk about D.C. United’s match against the Columbus Crew in Annapolis, talk about their season so far, and how the team can cut down on mistakes. We also talk about the return of Russell Canouse and couple other D.C. United players from injury and whether they can help United turn their fortunes around. Give it a listen!

Gaudy and preposterous tombstone

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 13:28:24 -0000

D.C. United has a week off, but your friends at Filibuster do not! Jason, Adam, and Ben are here to get us through D.C. United’s game against Sporting Kansas City, and we start (10:55)with how the Sporks attacked D.C. United’s right side and how the team as a whole showed a lot of “not good enough.” We talk about the disconnect at central midfield and ponder when the team was last good playing only one defensive midfielder (it was a long time ago). We end the segment talking about the forward signings and how the lack of improvement there was a mistake we identified in the offseason that has manifested itself even more in the season. In the second segment (40:12) we open up the Twitterbox and take your questions. We talk about the midfield, Ben Olsen’s seat and its relative temperature, the fact that D.C. United has three games over the next 6 weeks, and what D.C. United has to do to avoid digging too deep a hole before the opening of Audi Field. Give it a listen!

I put nothing past archivists

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 15:18:24 -0000

Nothing is going quite to plan for D.C. United on the field, but everything is full steam ahead for your favorite D.C. United podcasters. Jason, Adam, and Ben break down D.C. United’s frustrating 3-1 loss to the Columbus Crew by first contrasting the best 15 minutes stretch of the season so far with the with the rest of the game, especially the goals. We discuss the up-and-down play of the attacking players, and talk about Chris Durkin’s first start in MLS and the role of a defensive midfielder on this team. In the second segment, it is just us again! We talk about D.C. United’s upcoming match against Sporting Kansas City, the dark magic that Peter Vermes weaves, how they’ve been so good for so long, and if D.C. United has any chance of beating them. Give it a listen!

A husk of a man

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 16:44:02 -0000

D.C. United came back to draw against the Houston Dynamo, and Filibuster comes back to break it all down. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk (8:32) first about the special place that is the Maryland SoccerPlex and try to first concentrate on the good, so we talk about the second half and Joseph Mora. We also have to talk about the goals the team gave up and the quandry that is the central midfield, before ending by talking about the tone and the speed of the game. In the second segment (40:40) we bring on Pat Murphy of Massive Report to preview the game against the Columbus Crew. We ask Pat about their season so far and the goalscoring prowess of Gyasi Zardes, in addition to asking him about the swapping out of Justin Meram for Pedro Santos. We discuss the Crew’s youth and their Ricardo Clark-iness, before ending talking about their bench and Federico Higuain. We also check in on the Save The Crew movement before calling it a day. Give it a listen!

I might be a warlock

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 16:45:09 -0000

D.C. United has now played in the most attended MLS game of all time, and Filibuster is here to talk about the result against Atlanta United. We discuss the play of the midfield and how much it concerns us, the performance of the new acquisitions and what that means for the rest of the season, and how the team isn’t able to win turnovers. We keep at it with the central midfield, before taking a look at the other positions and see how we feel 2 games in. In the second segment we welcome back goat-enthusiast Alicia Tolar of Dynamo Theory to talk about D.C. United’s home game (at the SoccerPlex!) against the Houston Dynamo. We discuss their midfield, Rommel Quioto in particular, Phillipe Senderos, DeMarcus Beasley, their goalkeeping situation, and much, much more. Give it a listen!

Shunshine state

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:00:31 -0000

We have a game to analyze, and so Filibuster is here to take you through it. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about D.C. United’s opening draw against Orlando City SC, and we have to start with the second half. We talk about tactics versus execution of those tactics, and how the midfield was less than the sum of its parts. We also discuss Darren Mattocks’ break away and penalty kick, the disturbing trend of late goals, and how this was the best played game of the entire first week of MLS. In the second half, we welcome on Eric Quintana from Dirty South Soccer to preview D.C. United’s weekend nationally televised match against Atlanta United. We discuss what happened in their 4-0 opening day loss, the departures of Carlos Carmona and Yamil Asad, and the play of their defense. We also discuss Miguel Almiron, what thebest position is for Darlington Nagbe, whether Andrew Carleton should have played, and their new stadium. Give it a listen!

The only way out is through

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:55:06 -0000

This is the last episode of Filibuster before there are regular season MLS games to talk about! Jason, Adam, and Ben break down D.C. United’s llama-filled final preseason game (9:18) against the Las Vegas Lights. We compliment Paul Arriola and look at the team’s overall play going into the season, including the style of play for which they are going. We also look at the team’s defense and goalkeeping, as well as ponder who will start this Saturday. In the second segment (39:46) we welcome back Michael Citro from The Mane Land to take a look at D.C. United’s first opponent this year, Orlando City SC. We talk about their secret preseason and their offseason moves, including the Cyle Larin saga. We also talk about the suspended Sascha Klestjan as well as what Jason Kreis needs to do this year and if he’s on the hot seat. Give it a listen!

Two goats on a leash

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:22:48 -0000

The season is just around the corner (and the Concacaf Champions League starts tonight!) and Filibuster is here to bring you up to speed. In the first segment (10:39), Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about D.C. United second preseason game. We heap praise on Darren Mattocks and especially Zoltan Stieber, talk about Luciano Acosta and the midfield, and get excited for Chris Durkin and his ability to win balls. We also go over the defense, and Oniel Fisher in particular. In the second segment, we welcome back our old friend Matt Doyle of MLSSoccer.com to get his thoughts on MLS as a whole going into 2018. We talk about the money and talent that is infusing the league, both on the field and on the sidelines, and how there might be even more moves in the summer. We discuss the weird offseasons that Minnesota, Colorado, and other teams have had, and the tactical trends around the league. We look at D.C. United’s striker situation and how their homestand will play out, before asking Matt who the most interesting team is in the league. Give it a listen!

Team on the Run

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 18:36:35 -0000

With one preseason game behind us and another big signing under their belts, Jason, Ben, and Adam talk (8:29) about D.C. United’s performance against Malmo FF. We talk about the game overall and the play of Darren Mattocks, and go deep into the roles of the revamped midfield. We also discuss whether or not the starters in this game gave us any insight into Ben Olsen’s thinking, the cuts to the preseason campers after this game, and the arrival (finally) of Yamil Asad. In the second segment (41:10) we welcome back Alicia Rodriguez of Angels on Parade to discuss the new folks in town: LAFC. We try to come up with a team nickname, before jumping into the big name players and who might be an under the radar signing. We ask if they know they can sign more than 18 players, ask about our old friend Deja Jakovic, and the work that they’ve done in the community, before ending with their shiny new stadium. Give it a listen!

Irish-Argentine train magnate

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:24:28 -0000

We were worried that we wouldn’t have much to talk about on this week’s episode of Filibuster, but then the team gave us a present right before recording. Adam, Jason, and Ben are here to talk about all aspects of D.C. United (probably) acquiring Yamil Asad (8:08), attacker formerly of Atlanta United. We talk about how he would fit into a team that already has plenty of attacking midfielders, the salary cap implications, and the speed implications. We also discuss the balance of the roster, including the striker position and the fullbacks. In the second segment (56:00), we have some fun and talk about the newly revealed numbers that each player will be wearing. In Filibuster fashion, it gets weird. Give it a listen!

Related to cows

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 15:27:36 -0000

Practices are happening, players are training, and Filibuster is here for you. In the first segment (11:01), Jason, Adam, and Ben dive into D.C. United’s preseason decampment to Clearwater, Florida and take a look at the current status of the roster. We talk about the trialists, specifically Sheanon Williams and Chris Odoi-Atsem, and we wish for better fullback options. We also talk about how the potential Latin American attacker (but not a true striker) could fit into the team before talking about Audi field. We also briefly talk about the USMNT, and mostly about why none of us watched the game. In the second segment (41:01), we look at what the rest of the Eastern Conference has done so far this offseason, taking them in reverse order of finish from last year. Some of these teams are gonna be really bad, so give it a listen! We want to again thank everyone who has supported us on Patreon and who allow us to continue to make this show and make it better; if you want to help us, click the link and take a look!

Delaware is a scam

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 16:21:44 -0000

2017 is gone, 2018 is here, and the preseason is upon us! Jason, Adam, and Ben kick off the new season (11:11) by talking about the MLS SuperDraft and what D.C. United did in it. we talk about their trade of the 3rd pick in the draft and the two Brazilian players they selected in the fourth round (who might be closer to not needing an international roster spot than we think). We also break down the Eryk Williamson situation and assess the spoils that United got in return. In the second segment (44:11), Adam talks with Nathan Fry, director of merchandising for D.C. United, to talk about all aspects of United’s brand new jersey. This is a segment for all you kit nerds and for everyone who wants to know exactly what goes into creating a new jersey.

Whole body vibration medicine

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 15:04:17 -0000

With preseason less than a week away, the Filibuster crew is really digging in for 2018. In the first segment (8:34), Adam, Jason, and Ben talk about the rumor that Gonzalo Veron is headed back to Argentina (and not signing with D.C. United). That leads us into a discussion of the two positions at which D.C. United needs the most help right now: striker and fullback. In the second segment (36:59), we take a look at the players that United currently has and goes through a long list of possible formations. This includes much more likely formations such as the 4-2-3-1 and the 4-3-3, and much, much less likely formations such as Ben’s suggested (joked) 3-4-3 that employs 0 wingbacks. Give it a listen! We want to again thank everyone who has supported us on Patreon and who allow us to continue to make this show and make it better; if you want to help us, click the link and take a look!

Barrelland

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 15:06:15 -0000

For the first week in January, there sure was a lot of D.C. United news and Filibuster is here to cover it. Jason, Adam, and Ben open the show (3:39) by discussing the recently announced MLS schedule and what it means for D.C. United, their big roadtrips, and their many appearances on national TV. We discuss the three United players called up to the USMNT and the fact that Jonathan Gonzalez has chosen to play for Mexico instead. We end the first segment by discussing United’s trade of the rights of Perry Kitchen and whether or not we would want to trade for Ola Kamara or Justin Meram, both of whom are rumored to want out of Columbus. In the second segment (41:46) we welcome on our old friend Travis Clark of Top Drawer Soccer to talk about the MLS SuperDraft. We ask Travis whether or not this draft class is weak and who the best available players are that D.C. United could take at the third spot. We discuss the fact that the Generation adidas class is mostly international players and discuss the top picks in the draft and from the DMV. We also theorize about what would happen if D.C. United traded down, and talk about the possibility of Eryk Williamson going abroad and what that means for United. Give it a listen!

Plasmodic orbs

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 15:54:43 -0000

A new year, but the same Filibuster you’ve come to rely upon. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about the signing of Junior Moreno and the potential trade for and signing of David Ousted. We discuss the math on D.C. United’s international roster spots, before jumping into a tease about D.C. United’s schedule which may have been announced by the time you hear this. In the second segment we look around the league at three big signings: Sacha Kljestan to Orlando City SC, Dom Dwyer staying in Orlando, and Benny Feilhaber going to LAFC. We also discuss the Garden State Ultras getting banned from supporting NYRB as a group. Give it a listen!

The internet is mostly lies

Thu, 28 Dec 2017 15:12:07 -0000

On the week of Christmas, the Filibuster crew returns to make sure you have a podcast under your tree! Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about the two new signings (well, 1.5 new signings) and discuss how Gonzalo Veron and Ulises Segura would fit into the team. We also discuss what this moves mean for Ben Olsen's outlook on the team. In the second segment we welcome on B&RU writer and Loudoun County resident Ryan Keefer to discuss the team's proposed new USL stadium and training complex. We discuss what it means for the team and what it would mean for the community in which it is located. Give it a listen!

The Babysitters' Club

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 16:06:44 -0000

With a dearth of D.C. United news to talk about this week, Jason, Adam, and Ben take stock of what United have done so far and what still needs to be done. In the first segment, we break down the positions that need the most work: fullback and striker. We also talk about the new influx of discretionary targeted allocation money and what that means for the kinds of players at whom United should be looking. In the second segment, we address to state of the rest of the positions, starting with the center backs and the attacking midfield. We end with discussing whether or not United needs to upgrade the central midfield and the goalkeeper position. Give it a listen!

Full of crows

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 18:51:06 -0000

The Filibuster trio is back together, and not a moment too soon. Jason, Adam, and Ben discuss MLS Cup, the final game of the 2017 season, and we talk about Toronto FC’s formation switch and the great game of Michael Bradley. We wonder if Seattle Sounders could have done anything sooner and better, and whether or not this TFC team had the best season in MLS history. In the second segment we get one of Adam’s Fun Time News Roundup Times!, in which we discuss the signing of Frederic Brillant and Darren Mattocks, the state of the team’s international roster spots, and the re-signing of Steve Clark in goal. We also discuss what Eryk Williamson’s best position is and whether or not he will sign for D.C. United, as well as the expansion draft and the Re-Entry draft. Give it a listen!

Goatacular MLS Cup preview!

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 18:30:59 -0000

Due to Ben's unending war against his Internet provider, Jason and Adam team up to preview MLS Cup. Well, not alone; they also invited on Dave Clark of Sounder at Heart and Duncan Fletcher of The Vocal Minority to discuss the last game of the MLS season. They get into how each team will try and play and whether or not this game will be a carbon copy of last year. In the second segment, Adam and Jason cover the expansion draft and discuss how D.C. United's protected list basically writes itself. Then they dive into season reviews for the rest of the roster -- looking at everyone from Chris Odoi-Atsem to Travis Worra to decide whether we'd want them back in Black-and-Red next year. Give it a listen!

I hurt my leg, Montresor!

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 15:17:58 -0000

Back after our Thanksgiving break, Jason, Ben, and Adam are ready to give you an extra-long episode. We start with continuing are look back at the 2017 season, and what it means for 2018, and today we concentrate on the single most important day of this year: the transfer deadline day that brought in Paul Arriola, Zoltan Stieber, Russell Canouse, and Bruno Miranda. We look at what they did this year and what we expect them to do next year. In our second segment we continue with our reviews of individual players and ask if we want them back next year. Since we skipped last week, we have a lot of players to get through: Sean Franklin, Bill Hamid, Ian Harkes, Jared Jeffrey, Taylor Kemp, Chris Korb, Bruno Miranda, Patrick Mullins, and Patrick Nyarko. Finally, we get to your Twitterbox questions where we talk about turkey, D.C. United players as Thanksgiving dishes, Dos Equis, the Washington Spirit and NWSL, and so much more. Give it a listen!

Build a still in your home

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 17:24:14 -0000

There was so much about D.C. United’s season to break down last week that we moved some of it to this week. After Jason, Adam, and Ben talked about the central defense and defensive midfield last week, we we start by talking about the rest of central midfield this week. We also talk about the addition of speed on the wings and whether the problems of finishing were a fluke or more systemic issue. We also do some cake or death reviews of players. In the second segment we hoped to have on Dave Clark of Sounder at Heart and Alicia Tolar of Dynamo Theory, but technical difficulties prevented us from having Dave on. So instead, we talked with Alicia about all things Dynamo, including their injuries and suspensions, Angry Joe Willis, and whether or not they have a chance against the Sounders. Give it a listen!

I'm not as sexy as Jeff Goldblum

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 16:27:35 -0000

Before we move further into the offseason we want to take a look back at 2017 with a more aerial viewpoint, breaking down what exactly went wrong. Jason, Adam, and Ben spend so much time talking about areas of the field, central midfield and the center backs, that other positions will come next week (or maybe even later!) We talk about what happened during the season was the fruit of seeds planted last year, and also through in a couple of season reviews on specific players: Julian Buescher, Deshorn Brown, and Steve Birnbaum. In the second segment we welcome on Kristin Knowles from The Vocal Minority and Josh Mlot from Massive Report to pitch us, D.C. United fans, on why we should support their team throughout the rest of the playoffs. We talk about playing styles, personalities, mascots, regional rivalries, and more! Give it a listen!

Breaking Crofton news

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 13:56:31 -0000

Now that D.C. United are solidly into the offseason, it is time to take stock of the team, take a larger view of 2017, and see what needs to happen going forward for 2018. This will be a theme of the show throughout the offseason, so Adam, Jason, and Ben start off by looking at two of United’s key players: Luciano Acosta and Paul Arriola. We break down their 2017 seasons and look forward to what they should be able to do in 2018. However, the playoffs are still happening even without United in them, so we talk about that as well. There is a lot of schadenfreude to go around, and both New York teams got soundly beaten. Also, in the Western Conference there were apparently soccer games. We think. Give it a listen!

It's a plant and a train

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 13:36:30 -0000

Filibuster is feeling nostalgic today, and for obvious reasons. Jason, Ben, and Adam spend much of the episode talking about the send-off for RFK Stadium and less about the game between D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls. We start with the Legends Game that happened before the MLS watch, and talk with warmth and fondness about the players who were there. We also discuss the sneaky competition between Dwayne De Rosario and Louis Crayton in that game. We read some of your emails about your RFK memories, and also discuss how much this building has meant over the years. In the second segment, we talk a little bit about the game and how much we enjoyed that goal, set up by Russell Canouse and Zoltan Stieber, and finished by Luciano Acosta and Paul Arriola. We dive in specifically on Canouse before talking about the departure of Bill Hamid and the team’s rebuild for next year. Give it a listen!

Love song to RFK

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 17:57:00 -0000

D.C. United is done to one last game at RFK Stadium, and we have to give the old rustbucket a proper farewell. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about our memories of RFK Stadium throughout the years, eulogizing and celebrating the stadium that has held D.C. United through so many ups and downs. We also discuss the opponent for that final game, the New York Red Bulls. Before we get to that, however, we have to discuss the 4-0 loss to the Portland Timbers and the injury to Steve Birnbaum; we especially focus in on Mark Geiger’s role and what he should have done instead. We also talk about Chris Korb’s poor play and each of the goals. Give it a listen!

Even worse places

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 14:57:42 -0000

Well, we have to talk about it. Jason, Adam, and Ben spend 90 minutes on all things US men’s national team, starting with the awful game in Trinidad. We discuss the mistake of using the exact same lineup, the nonchalance of the team and the arrogance of Bruce Arena, and Bruce’s lineup and overall roster selections. After the break, we stay with the USMNT and discuss the players who won’t be around, either in the near future or for the next world cup, and discuss the age gap that has everyone talking. We dismiss the notion that it is ever good to miss a World Cup, but talk about the reforms that we want to see in the wake of this disaster, including what to do with the $100M US Soccer has in the bank and other ways to advance soccer. In the final segment, we do actually talk briefly about D.C. United and their upcoming game against the Portland Timbers. We talk about how they will have to rotate with players coming off of international duty and how sensational Diego Valeri has been. Give it a listen!

Little tiny horns

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 13:36:20 -0000

There are plenty of games to talk about even with D.C. United taking this weekend off. Jason, Adam, and Ben start with the wild game against the New York Red Bulls, in which the team showed some resilience. We talk about Zoltan Stieber’s goal, rate their performance overall, and get into Tyler Adams. We also have to talk about Paul Arriola’s penalty before we close the book on this game. In the second segment we talk about the potential rules violation in the FC Dallas-Orlando City game before getting into United’s match against the Columbus Crew. We discuss Jalen Robinson’s role in the defense and the performance of Steve Clark. We finally get into the massive game this Friday: the US men’s attempt to qualify for the World Cup. We discuss Paul Arriola’s role in this team, the central midfield, and whether this is 2002 Bruce or 2006 Bruce. We discuss the interesting roster selections, such as Gyasi Zardes, Fabian Johnson, and Benny Feilhaber, before ending on the central defense. Give it a listen!

Columbus Crew preview

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:13:25 -0000

In this special edition of Filibuster, we talk about D.C. United’s weekend game against the Columbus Crew. This was recorded before the New York Red Bulls game, so we will talk about both results next week. We ask if this is still the same dogmatic Crew, or are they more flexible. We ponder their three man back line and if D.C. United can continue to hold possession. We end by talking about the absence of Ethan Finlay and break down the gameplan for how D.C. United can see victory. Give it a listen!

A scary bear and a weird turkey

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 15:13:24 -0000

Well that was fun, wasn’t it? Adam, Jason, and Ben are here to talk about D.C. United’s 4-0 destruction of the San Jose Earthquakes, and we start by talking about Patrick Mullins and what his performance means for Deshorn Brown. We discuss the breakthrough of Paul Arriola and how Russell Canouse could have been the most important player on the field that day. Ben has a theory about why the young players didn’t play in this game, and then we have to talk about the rumors swirling around Bill Hamid. We end the segment with a HOT TAKE from Adam. In the second segment we talk about the New York Red Bulls and what has been happening to them. We talk about their defense, the Dax McCarty-shaped hole in their team, and the confusing things Jesse Marsch has done. We ponder about their press, and gameplan D.C. United’s best ways of breaking them down. We also recorded our thoughts about D.C. United’s weekend game against the Columbus Crew; our Patreon subscribers will get access to that later today, while everyone else can listen to it in the regular way on Thursday. If you want to support us and get all the perks of being a patron, head on over and take a look!

I shouldn’t be broken down

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 14:25:57 -0000

Well that sucked. Jason, Adam, and Ben have to talk about D.C. United’s game against the Chicago Fire and how, for the first 10 minutes or so, D.C. United looked decent; it all went down hill from there. We discuss the deflated body language after the own goal, and the poor play of the forwards. We also discuss the pairing in central defense and the role of Jalen Robinson going forward, before trying to end on a positive note and talk about the best thing we saw. In the second segment we talk about D.C. United’s upcoming game against the San Jose Earthquakes. We marvel at Chris Wondolowski still being as good as he is and the transition this season from Dom Kinnear to Chris Leitch. We discuss their bench and the fact that they have designated players on it, before discussing how to gameplan for them.

Old Man Ben's Music Corner

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 15:19:04 -0000

We finally have a D.C. United game about which to talk, but it didn’t end up going the way any of us wanted. Ben, Adam, and Jason talk D.C. United’s game against Orlando City SC (after diverting into Old Man Ben’s Music Corner) and we start off by talking about Sean Franklin in particular and the defense in general, including advocating for Jalen Robinson and wondering who should actually be starting. We also talk about the ice cold play of D.C. United’s forwards and what solutions might be found there. In the second segment we talk about the Chicago Fire and D.C. United’s game against them this weekend. We discuss the most recent Dax McCarty trade, their recent swoon, and Veljko Paunovic��s style. We also discuss the way they have built that team and how D.C. United can break them down. Give ite a listen!

The discontinuity of Eddie Popes

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 17:22:02 -0000

This weekend was all about the US men’s national team, so Jason, Adam, and Ben have to start with the two disastrous qualifiers. We start with the man on the sideline, Bruce Arena, and try to assess how much of the blame for these games is on him (hint: a lot). We talk about Bruce trying Darlington Nagbe in a central role against Costa Rica, and whether or not Christian Pulisic should have been in the middle instead of out wide. We break down the poor play of the goalkeepers and rail against Bruce’s reasoning from bringing Nick Rimando, before finally turning our ire at the defense in general and Omar Gonzalez in particular. In the second segment we preview D.C. United, somehow the most optimistic of all our soccer teams, and their upcoming visit from Orlando City SC. We break down all the things that are wrong with Orlando City and their 2 wins in their past 20 games, theorize why they brought in Dom Dwyer and what he might do, and ponder whether or not Jason Kreis in on the hot seat. Give it a listen!

Don't be like the Galaxy

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 16:31:15 -0000

Adam makes his triumphant return from his western scouting trip, and is back in the saddle with Jason and Ben. We talk about the highly improbably three game winning streak, and review how the big additions have performed based on a question from one of our Patreon subscribers. We talk about Russell Canouse, Zoltan Stieber, and Paul Arriola and how they have all made the team instantly better. We also discuss United’s dedication to playing out of the back and the improved defense from these past three games. In the second segment we talk about the US men’s national team’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers. After the hole the team was put in, all qualifiers are big ones, and these against Costa Rica and Honduras are no different. We discuss the roster (and boo the decision not to have Bill Hamid) and look at what they need to do to qualify. Give it a listen!

We practiced this beforehand

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:09:51 -0000

Adam is still on loan to the Commonwealth of Kentucky, so we bring in Steven Streff as a replacement to join Jason and Ben. We start with D.C. United’s improbable 1-0 win over the Colorado Rapids, and we have to start with Jared Watts’ hilarious own goal. We also talk about how good both Bill Hamid and Russell Canouse were, and also sing the praises of Paul Arriola before wishing that players would just shoot the dang ball. Even without Adam we can have an Adam’s Fun Time News Roundup Time, and so we talk about the injury status of various D.C. United players and the fact that the team will actually have players called up by their national teams for these World Cup qualifiers. Finally, we get to the two games this week: mid-week against Atlanta United, and the weekend against the New England Revolution. We first talk about the trade of Bobby Boswell to Atlanta, talk about their new spaceship stadium and how it doesn’t fully work yet, and ponder the options to replace Steve Birnbaum. For the Revolution, we spend most of the time askinga single question: why haven’t their young players gotten better? Give it a listen!

Don't fall out of RFK

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 14:25:28 -0000

Adam is on assignment somewhere west of here, so that means that there is no one to prevent Ben and Jason from embarking on a longer than average podcast! We first talk about the rainy affair that was D.C. United’s loss to Real Salt Lake, and we open with how it just wasn’t good enough; it was just adequate, and in MLS that just doesn’t cut it. We also talk about their attack, and we have to talk about Marcelo Sarvas’ brutal pass. We end by talking about the new guys and how they made Luciano Acosta play better than we’ve seen in awhile. In the second segment we talk about the upcoming game against the Colorado Rapids, which will be their first without Pablo Mastroeni; their whimsical coach was fired just yesterday. We talk about Shkelzen Gashi, the Video Assistant Referee controversy from their most recent game against FC Dallas, and the trade for Luis Gil. Give it a listen! We want to again thank everyone who has supported us on Patreon (patreon.com/filibuster) and who allow us to continue to make this show and make it better; if you want to help us, click the link and take a look!

Anthropomorphized rodents

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 19:40:39 -0000

Today has been an insane day of news that it makes like everything seem like years ago. But it was only three days ago that D.C. United played against Toronto FC and got a point after having been down a man for over half the game! Jason, Ben, and Adam talk about that game, the start of which was the best D.C. United has played all year. We talk about TFC’s performance in the game, Sean Franklin’s up or down play, and the slew of tactics Ben Olsen used in the second half to stop TFC. In the second segment we go full-on news roundup, and today has already made some of this need further updates. We talk about Bruno Miranda and Zoltan Stieber, D.C. United’s new wing acquisitions. We also talk about Gary Medel, the defensive midfield, and what the fact that they were offering all of that money means. We end by talking about two trades: that of Lamar Neagle, and that of Bobby Boswell (which broke while we were recording). Give it a listen!

You didn't need to bring Hoobastank into this

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 15:27:39 -0000

After another crushing defeat, the Filibuster podcast is here to help you with your sorrows. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about D.C. United versus Minnesota United and the disaster that was defensive midfield. We talk about the turnover, the throw-ins, and how there is no answer currently on this team. In the second segment we get into Adam’s Funtime News Roundup Time™️. We talk about Nigel DeJong (and name a cocktail after him based on the request of one of our Patreon subscribers), and talk about Kristian Nemeth and Marcus Olsson, one of whom we’re excited about and one of whom we disagree upon. We also talk about the rumors about D.C. United’s ownership and how their investment in the stadium is escalating. Finally, we bring on Kristin Knowles from The Vocal Minority to talk about D.C. United’s next game against Toronto FC. We discuss Sebastian Giovinco and ask her what having depth on your team feels like. We also get into Victor Vasquez’s role, Raheem Edwards, Alex Bono taking away the starting ‘keeper job from Clint Irwin, and how TFC fans feel about Jozy Altidore and Michael Bradley. We of course ask her how to gameplan Toronto FC, and get into all aspects of their back line. Give it a listen! We want to again thank everyone who has supported us on Patreon and who allow us to continue to make this show and make it better; if you want to help us, click the link and take a look! Google Play | iTunes Link | Stitcher Page | RSS Feed | Internet Archive Our new logo was designed by Stephanie Stafford. Thank you for taking the time to listen. If you have any responses, questions, criticisms, etc., please leave them in the comments or send them to filibusterpodcast@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Twitter, @FilibusterDCU.

Clean, but just creepy

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 14:01:26 -0000

It is a long Filibuster today, and it is a sadness sandwich with some USMNT in the middle. Jason, Adam, and Ben start by talking about D.C. United’s epic failures last week, and first wonder if the Houston Dynamo loss was actually worse than the Seattle Sounders loss. We also discuss how the rest of the season is a waste if they don’t start signing players now, the transfer market in general, and central midfield in specific. We also are happy the Nick DeLeon is back, but that’s about the only thing about which we are happy. In the second segment we talk about the US men’s national team’s run to the Gold Cup Final tomorrow night. We get into how bad Mexico was against Jamaica, the Jamaica team they will be facing, and whether Clint Dempsey will start. We also ponder the central midfield and try and figure out who will be there with Michael Bradley. Finally, we invite on Alex Gormley of E Pluribus Loonum to preview United’s weekend matchup against the other Interlopers United, Minnesota United. We discuss their inaugural season and their play under Adrian Heath, both on offense and on defense. We check in with the status of Collin Martin before asking about their new stadium. We end, as always, by asking Alex to gameplan Minnesota for us. Give it a listen! We want to again thank everyone who has supported us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/filibuster) and who allow us to continue to make this show and make it better; if you want to help us, click the link and take a look!

Gaming the fates

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 02:39:18 -0000

We start with talking about the two USMNT games before looking at D.C. United's return to play with Jeremiah Oshan.

Standing vigil around the cooker

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 18:36:14 -0000

With the USMNT in the Gold Cup, Filibuster starts with our eyes there. Jason, Adam, and Ben discuss our reactions to Bruce Arena’s changes from the Ghana game, and spend a lot of time talk about the play of the midfield of Dax McCarty, Kelyn Rowe, Kellyn Acosta, Alejandro Bedoya, and Joe Corona, including how it wasn’t all Corona’s fault. We also discuss the play of Dom Dwyer and his spot on the pecking order, plus the two goals in the game. In the second segment we welcome on Devon McTavish, former D.C. United player and current D.C. United color commentator. We talk about what happens during a long break in the middle of the season and how a team that is struggling does with that break. We also discuss the problems of D.C. United this season and what the team might do to fix them, and how they might come out of this mini-training camp. Give it a listen!

Chop it out myself

Thu, 06 Jul 2017 14:10:55 -0000

After pausing so that we could take in the D.C. United game against FC Dallas, we immediately realized that was a mistake. However, Jason, Ben, and Adam are here to talk you through all of the soccer games in the past week and change, including the matches against the Montreal Impact and the New England Revolution. We start with the failures in the Dallas game generally, before focusing on Steve Birnbaum in particular. We also discuss D.C. United’s passing accuracy as a false statistic, and pine for a new defensive midfielder. We also get into the US Open Cup loss so that we can talk about how Sean Franklin is. not. a center back., before giving up on the segment to talk about happier things. Those happier things are the US men’s national team, for which we bring on our good friend Donald Wine II. We discuss this Gold Cup B team, why Bill Hamid isn’t the starter even though he should be, and Dom Dwyer’s appearance on the USMNT stage. We also give our thoughts on the Best XI that Bruce Arena could roll out and ponder the future of the Gold Cup in these Copa America times. Give it a listen!

Moth expert

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 13:59:41 -0000

Adam rejoins Ben and Jason, which is good because there is a metric ton of soccer about which to talk. We take the games against Atlanta United and the Philadelphia Union as a compare and contrast. We talk about the expected goals in each game and how they indicate some signs of life, but also talk about how it still isn’t nearly good enough yet. We also discuss how important Patrick Nyarko is to everything this team does, how the Bill Hamid save at the end of the Atlanta game changed everything, and the admirable admission by Harris Medunajun that Luciano Acosta didn’t kick him. To close out the first segment, we talk about Bill Hamid’s call-up to the USMNT, and what it means for United in these next few games, and the signing of Deshorn Brown. In the second segment, we discuss the next two games: the US Open Cup matchup against the New England Revolution tomorrow night and their game against the Montreal Impact on Saturday. The Revs may be the team that has to rotate even more players than United, given their injuries and their compacted schedule as well. On the other side of the field. United may be buoyed by the return of some long-injured players, and may be forced to have them play significant minutes. Finally, ask whether the Montreal Impact are still a one-dimensional counter-attacking team and how they will deal with their Canadian callups. We end with our traditional question and try and figure out how to gameplan L’Impact. Give it a listen! We want to again thank everyone who has supported us on Patreon and who allow us to continue to make this show and make it better; if you want to help us, click the link and take a look! Patrons will be getting some more bonus content this week, in the form of the full story of how Jason spent 7 hours outside of RFK Stadium recently.

Keeping afloat

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 13:31:13 -0000

Adam is off celebrating the birth of his second child, so you’re stuck with Jason and Ben for this episode. There has been so much soccer in these past six days that the US Open Cup match against Christos FC feels like years ago, and not just a week. We talk about that game, about the class that Lloyd Sam and Ian Harkes brought when they subbed on, and how Julian Buescher’s game looked great on paper, but was different in real life. We also have to talk about United 2-0 loss to Toronto FC, and how Steve Birnbaum had a bad game on both sides of the ball. We talk about this result in the context of the team’s season so far, and what performances can be salvaged out of a loss like this. Finally, we have to talk about the rumors swirling around Alhaji Kamara and Jose Ortiz; and that’s just the first segment! In the second segment we talk about the upcoming game against Atlanta United, and how this team is a very bad matchup for United right now. Their defense can be had, especially with Carlos Carmona out, but United will also have to deal with the fact that Josef Martinez is back. We discuss who each team might rotate in and rotate out, before wondering overall if United can stay close enough in the East to allow midyear signings to help. In the third segment we welcome back Eugene Rupinski of Brotherly Game to talk about the weekend match against the Philadelphia Union. We ask hom about their center backs and their midfield, some United alums in Charlie Davies and Chris Pontius, and some midseason changes Eugene would want to see. Finally, we end with the poor home records of both teams and how Ben Olsen should gameplan against the Union. Give it a listen!

Ginger ale manifesto

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 14:53:28 -0000

Despite there being no D.C. United game this past weekend, we have plenty to talk about. We bring on Sebastian Salazar, formerly of Comcast SportsNet and now of ESPN and ESPN FC, to talk about the USA’s 1-1 draw with Mexico. We talk about the goals of Michael Bradely and Carlos Vela, the difference between the 5-4-1s of Jurgen Klinsmann and Bruce Arena, and Bruce’s use of Christian Pulisic. We discuss the fact that the USA and Mexico have reasserted their dominance after having floundered in this cycle and the previous cycle, respectively. We end by talk about future qualification runs as the World Cup expands, and the choice made by Jesse Gonzalez to represent the USA. In the second segment we get back to D.C. United and talk about their two games coming up this week. We start with the US Open Cup and their matchup tonight against Christos FC. Christos are the last amateur team left in the Open Cup, and Ben Olsen will likely be running out a ton of reserves in this game. We then get into United’s weekend game against Toronto FC, and try and figure out if United has a chance against the defending Eastern Conference champs. Give it a listen! Thank you again to everyone who has supported us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/filibuster)! Last week, we released our first bit of bonus content, which was the stories of how each of us got into soccer and United. If you want to help us create and grow this show, and get bonus content and other perks, head on over to Patreon. Thanks!

Standing near some trash

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 14:46:17 -0000

With our first meetup of the year behind and two games to review, Filibuster is back to talk into your ears. Adam, Jason, and Ben talk about D.C. United’s loss to Orlando City SC and their draw with the LA Galaxy together, and start by asking where the goals are. We talk about the defensive breakdowns in the Orlando game, as well as the chances D.C. United did actually have against the Galaxy, before pondering why the team isn’t clicking. We look forward to the next set of games that United will play by wondering if they should play all of their starters in the US Open Cup game against Christos FC to try and get them clicking, and close by picking the forward we want to see against Toronto FC in two weeks time. In the second segment, we talk about the US men’s national team and their upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Having started to dig themselves out of a hole, these games are still massively important to ensure qualification. We start by talking about the Trinidad and Tobago game and ask whether Bruce Arena should rest some key players for Mexico or try and guarantee a win at home. We have to talk about Christian Pulisic in any USMNT segment, and we also discuss how the injury to John Brooks may affect the team. We also recorded our first Patreon-only segment that will be going up soon (either later today ortomorrow) where all three of us talk about how we got into soccer and into D.C. United. If you want to help support our work here on this podcast and get some cool exclusive content, you can sign up on our Patreon page (https://patreon.com/filibuster).

Gnawing on some leaves

Tue, 30 May 2017 18:00:01 -0000

With D.C. United’s first midweek game of the season coming up this week, we have a jam-packed episode; we also have to do it without the services of Adam, who is off on assignment. In his stead, Jason and Ben break down D.C. United’s 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps, including starting off by talking about Jose Ortiz’s embellishment and Kendall Waston’s role in all of it. We also talk about Bill Hamid’s penalty and how bad the Whitecaps were in front of goal. We end this segment by breaking down how good Bill Hamid was and how good Ian Harkes was. We then move on to talk about tomorrow’s game against Orlando City SC, including how poor they’ve looked since their great start. We talk about how Cyle Larin and Carlos Rivas run the show, how much rotation they may have to do, and who might start up top for United. For the final segment, we bring back one of our favorite guests, Josie Becker, to talk LA Galaxy. We get into how much better the team is without Jermaine Jones, whether or not Curt Onalfo can keep him on the bench, and how Romain Alessandrini has changed the team. We also ask Josie to gameplan the Galaxy for us, all in-between jokes about British accents and Scientology. Give it a listen! We are also launching the Filibuster Patreon(https://patreon.com/filibuster) today, so go take a look at the things that we want to do and the benefits you could acquire. This show as it is won’t be going anywhere, but we really want to be able to take it to the next level, which we can only do with your support. Thanks!

Slurping it out of your hands

Tue, 23 May 2017 14:54:30 -0000

We like doing a podcast more than we dislike reliving D.C. United’s poor performance this week, so we are here for you. We open the show talking about the meetup that we are having on June 3rd, and you should definitely come to it. It’s gonna be fun! Less fun was D.C. United’s performance this weekend, and we open with the same position we’ve been opening with for awhile: the central midfield. Jason has some particularly bad stats about Marcelo Sarvas and Jared Jeffrey’s performance in this game. We talk about David Accam’s goal, the fact that, surprisingly, D.C. United did have a couple of chances, and the play of Steve Binrbaum and Bobby Boswell. We end by commemorating the return of Chris Korb, talk about the young players who could be making an impression, and wonder if new ideas or formations might help anything. In the second segment, we make the major announcement that we have been teasing: We’re starting a Patreon! The link will be up soon, and we would appreciate it if those who could threw in a couple of bucks to help us record the show and to take it to the next level. But don’t worry; this show isn’t going anywhere. We then talk about the Vancouver Whitecaps game this Friday, including their inconsistency and the fact that they’ll have to replace Matias Laba. We also investigate their attack and defense, before breaking down what D.C. United can do against them. Give it a listen!

A Kafkaesque nightmare

Wed, 17 May 2017 16:13:06 -0000

Unfortunately, we have to talk about this game. Adam, Jason, and Ben are back to pick up the pieces after D.C. United’s demolition at the hands of the Philadelphia Union. We talk about the disaster and try and figure out what happened to United. We ask if teams can use the blueprint that the Montreal Impact and the Union have used, fouling the crap out of United, to keep beating them. And we have to talk about Philadelphia’s goals, the play of Jared Jeffrey and Marcelo Sarvas, and the play of Bobby Boswell and Kofi Opare. We can get through this together. When we finally reach the second segment, we bring on Sean Spence of Hot Time in Old Town to talk about the resurgent Chicago Fire. We talk about them spending money on things like Bastian Schweinsteiger, the play of Nemanja Nikolic, and the status of their right backs. Since its the Fire, we also have to ask about their goalkeeper situation, before asking what rotation we might see because of their midweek game. Finally, we ask Sean how he would gameplan against the Fire if he were Ben Olsen. Give it a listen!

Talon will do you a solid

Wed, 10 May 2017 14:13:00 -0000

Well, that sucked but we have to talk about it. Adam, Jason, and Ben are back to talk about D.C. United’s 1-0 loss to the Montreal Impact, in a performance that disappointed everyone. We talk about the goal and the entire flaccid performance, as well as how the team deflated after a decent first eight minutes. We bring up how Sebastien LeToux may not have been suited for the forward role in this match, the up and down play of Taylor Kemp, and the poor all-around performance of Jared Jeffrey. We end by talking about who may need to step up and step into the lineup to try and right the ship. In the second segment we bring on Eugene Rupinski of The Brotherly Game to talk about the Philadelphia Union. We talk about their game against the LA Galaxy and ask whether they are figuring things out. We have to talk about the play of CJ Sapong, Alejandro Bedoya, and Chris Pontius, before diving into their defense and the benching of Keegan Rosenberry. Finally, we try to assign some blame for the winless streak before getting a custom gameplan for the Union. Give it a listen!

Cryogenics Experts

Wed, 03 May 2017 15:14:10 -0000

Even though we are a day late we are always here for you: it is Filibuster time! Jason, Adam, and Ben are here and we go deep on D.C. United’s 3-1 win over Atlanta United. We talk about the first ten minutes and what a scramble it was, the D.C. United goals that changed the game, and the injuries to Luciano Acosta and Bill Hamid. We also break down the formation shift that happened early in the game, the expected goals for both teams throughout, and the play of Sebastien LeToux. In the second segment we preview the upcoming game against the Montreal Impact. We talk about their play on the counter and how important Ignacio Piatti is to that, as well as what the injury to Matteo Mancosu might mean for United’s chances. We also talk formations, gameplans, and even some about magnets, so give it a listen!

Childless grandfather

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 14:59:59 -0000

After falling prey to the ravages of time yesterday, Filibuster has conquered its oppressors and is here for you. We talk about D.C. United 2-2 draw with the New England Revolution and how they were able to do it depleted from a slew of injuries that the team could not anticipate. We talk about the goals, especially Lee Nguyen’s goal, as well has the team’s troubling tendency to give up goals early in each half. We have to praise Ian Harkes and his play, before talking about the role of Jared Jeffrey and who we want to see start in defensive midfield against Atlanta United. Speaking of Atlanta United, we bring back Rob Usry in the second segment to talk about the interlopers United. We ask him about the status of the team, the injury to Josef Martinez, and the centrality of Miguel Almiron. We wonder whether or not we will see Andrew Carleton in MLS this year, and ask how annoyed Atlanta fans are that their soccer team won’t be the ones opening the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium. We end by inquiring about their defense, the play of Julian Gressel and Carlos Carmona, and how to gameplan against them. Give it a listen!

Double Vodka Idiot Drink

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 19:05:19 -0000

Despite the poor performances around all of the DMV’s soccer teams, the Filibuster podcast is ready to go the full 90. Adam, Jason, and Ben have to talk about D.C. United’s 2-0 defeat at the hands of the New York Red Bulls. We discuss the injury to Steve Birnbaum, the goals by Bradley Wright-Phillips and Alex Muyl, and then go from back to front dissecting the poor play: the defense, midfield, and attack all get a turn. We then welcome on Jake Catanese of The Bent Musket to talk about United’s weekend game against the New England Revolution. We talk about their schedule so far, their hot and cold play, and the switch of positions of Lee Nguyen and Juan Agudelo. We also discuss the shape that Jay Heaps is in, Scott Caldwell and their midfield, their defense, Diego Fagundez, all before ending with asking Jake how he would gameplan against the Revs. Give it a listen!

Harrison energy drink concern

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 15:16:44 -0000

Filibuster is back with another electric episode, so hold onto your hats! Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about what a difference a month makes against New York City FC and what D.C. United changes forced the Pigeons to do. We discuss how poor their crossing ways and how much Bobby Boswell had to do with that, plus the fact that goals are starting to go in. To close out the segment we embrace the ugly, talk about our preferred defensive midfielder for the game against the New York Red Bulls, and shower some praise on Nick DeLeon. In the second segment we welcome on Jason Iapicco of Once A Metro to talk about the Harrison energy drink concern. We talk about their 4-2-2-2 and whether it has come down from on high in Austria as well as the departure of Dax McCarty. We ask (evil) Jason about set piece goals, their right back, and the play of Bradley Wright-Phillips so far, before getting into their USL graduates and the enigma that is Gonzalo Veron. We end by asking Jason how he would break down the Red Bulls if he were in Ben Olsen’s shoes. Give it a listen!

Hey Talon you need to pick up these bean bags please

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 18:42:41 -0000

We discuss D.C. United's first win of the season against the Philadelphia Union as well as their upcoming game against New York City FC. Pluse, we have to talk about the USMNT.

Did you make a pun over the weekend?

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 15:33:50 -0000

It is a Tuesday and that means it is time for a Filibuster! We live up to our title today, going long talking about the USMNT, the MLS Western Conference, plus D.C. United’s upcoming game. We first break down the USMNT’s 6-0 destruction of Honduras. We have to praise Clint Dempsey, Christian Pulisic, and Jozy Altidore, before talking about Michael Bradley’s game. We also talk about the left side of this team, before wondering what they’re going to do against Panama tonight. In the second segment we welcome on our good friend Josie Becker to preview the MLS Western Conference. We bounce around piecemeal and have things to say about Curt Onalfo, poor Minnesota United, and Syamsir Alam even makes an appearance. In the last segment, we welcome on Eugene Rupinski to preview D.C. United’s weekend game against the Philadelphia Union. We discuss Chris Pontius, their central midfield, and the status of Maurice Edu, plus how to gameplan them and if the direct play shown by Orlando City SC can break them down. Give it a listen!

You can own a cave!

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 18:55:36 -0000

D.C. United is off this weekend, but Filibuster is not! Jason, Ben, and Adam are here to talk about (another) depressing game. We talk about the penalty kicks in the recent loss to Columbus Crew SC and wonder why D.C. United is so bad in March throughout their history. We also discuss why the high pressure that worked so well at the end of last year is failing this year, what is wrong with them in open play, and what is going on inside the box. In the second segment we bring on Matt Doyle to talk about the USMNT and their upcoming World Cup qualifiers. We ask him what Bruce Arena will be forced to do with this roster, what he’s going to do in central midfield, and if Bill Hamid will make the Gold Cup roster. We sneak a question about D.C. United in at the end, before asking Matt about the gameplan for the first game on Friday. Give it a listen!

Well now there's just wasps

Tue, 14 Mar 2017 15:09:49 -0000

Well that was another poor performance from D.C. United, but the guys from Filibuster are here to talk you through it. We talk about the game against New York City FC and start with some praise for Ian Harkes before diving into everything that went wrong. We talk about the midfield, the goals, and Steve Birnbaum and Sean Franklin. We also have to talk about the defensive midfield position, and the attack for good measure. We then bring on Kris Landis of Massive Report to give us the update on Columbus Crew SC. We talk about what has been missing from Gregg Berhalter’s cookbook so far this season and the issues with Wil Trapp that reflect the issues with their gameplan. We talk about Zack Steffen and whether Federico Higuain’s frustrations are a problem, Harrison Afful get subbed out at halftime, and his opposite number at fullback. Finally, we talk about their central midfield, the utility of Adam Jahn, and how to gameplan the Crew. Give it a listen!

Icepick sideburns

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 17:44:34 -0000

It is an extra-special Monday edition of the Filibuster podcast! Jason, Ben, and Adam are here to break down D.C. United’s first game of the season, including talking about why the goalkeepers were the men of the match for both teams in that opener. We also talk about the two right back conversion projects on display during this game, as well as United’s (lack of) passing, before diving deep into Marcelo’s penalty. We also talk about the problems D.C. United had with Luciano Acosta being out, how Sporting Kansas City succeeded in their gameplan, before ending with Sean Franklin’s role in this game and the scramble that should have led to a goal. In the second segment we welcome on Raf Noboa y Rivera onto the show to preview the upcoming match against New York City FC. We talk about how they couldn’t break through against Orlando City and how Patrick Viera is having the team line up this season. We talk about Andrea Pirlo and their center backs, Alexander Ring and Rodney Wallace, and ask whether or not Raf is worried that they couldn’t solve Orlando City’s defense. Give it a listen!

I see you, Talon

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:00:49 -0000

D.C. United finally broke ground on Audi Field yesterday and Filibuster has a lot of feelings about that fact. Jason, Adam, and Ben are here to go in depth about the groundbreaking and talk about how United are finally going to have a real stadium in reality. We talk about the trials and tribulations that it took to get here and just how happy we all are. We then have a real game in the MLS regular season about which to talk! D.C. United has wrapped up their preseason and is opening their regular season against Sporting Kansas City this Saturday. We talk about United’s transition to an attack-based team while also trying to put together a defense that can make that work. We also talk about the new faces on the team and if we’re worried about their age, the biggest question on the team, and our wishlist for a future designated player. Finally, we welcome back Cody Bradley from The Blue Testament to give his view on the Sporks. We talk about Peter Vermes’ style overhaul and the results from their preseason, as well as the importance of Benny Feilhaber and the role Andrew Dykstra might play. We ask Cody about the new additions to the team, their new right back who isn’t new to the team, and ask him to gameplan SKC for us. Give it a listen!

Mid 20th-century department stores

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 18:57:42 -0000

We are 10 days away from D.C. United’s season opener, so we have to bring you a Filibuster to keep you up to date! Jason, Ben, and Adam kick off the show by talking about the new name of the stadium at Buzzard Point: Audi Field. We also discuss D.C. United re-signing Patrick Mullins to a multi-year deal before diving into the first preseason game against the Montreal Impact. We discuss the best players on the field, the not so good from this game, and what needs to change. In the second segment we give you our wide-ranging and complete Eastern Conference preview. We go through the top of the conference, the clear bottom of the conference, and the mushy middle. Give it a listen! Thank you for taking the time to listen. If you have any responses, questions, criticisms, etc., please leave them in the comments or send them to filibusterpodcast@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Twitter, @FilibusterDCU.

Immediately wearing pajama pants

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 13:51:06 -0000

It is a Tuesday Filibuster for your earholes! Jason, Adam, and Ben are back to talk about D.C. United’s preseas on (5:33), including the friendly against J-Sodra, Ben Olsen’s lineup choices, Sean Franklin at center back, and the crop of trialists. Something happened to Ben’s audio, so we had to chop out some parts; believe me, he made very smart and insightful comments. Ben’s audio recovered for the second segment, in which we discuss the new crop of MLS jerseys! They range from the boring (RSL and Montreal) to the good looking (Portland Timbers) to the definitely not boring (D.C. United). Finally, we crack open the Twitterbox and answer your questions. Give it a listen!

Hanover of Snyders

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 17:48:09 -0000

It is Wednesday, and so that means it is Filibuster day! Jason, Ben, and Adam are back to talk about all things soccer, and we start off with D.C. United’s preseason. We discuss the fact that Jalen Robinson has been with the first team more often than Kofi Opare, the return of Steve Birnbaum, whether or not Ian Harkes can grab a starting spot, and the good play of Jose Guillermo Ortiz so far. It being Filibuster, we also have to talk about the fullback situation and whether or not we can have Nick DeLeon play all spots on the field at once. For the second segment we welcome on Cody Bradley from Stars and Stripes FC to talk about the US men’s national team’s recent friendlies. We talk about whether or not the January camp was success this year, Benny Feilhaber’s performance, and the worst thing that came out of the camp. We also glow over Jorge Villanfana, talk about the central midfield, and discuss Darlington Nagbe’s return to the USMNT fold. Finally, we ask whether or not Graham Zusi is the answer at right back, the point of not using Jozy Altidore in the second game, the starters, and the keepers. In the last segment, we crack open the Twitterbox and answer your questions, including about Settlers of Catan and Chris Durkin, plus much, much more. Give it a listen!

Snyders of Hanover

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 23:16:55 -0000

It is Tuesday, so that means it is Filibuster day! Jason, Ben, and Adam are back to talk about all things soccer, and we kick off with the US Men’s National Team and the re-debut of Bruce Arena. We talk about the differences in the team from the Jurgen Klinsmann era as well as the fullback choices Bruce made. We hone in on his right side of the field, before ending with the fact that Jozy Altiodre needs support and and Jermaine Jones remains Jermaine Jones. In the second segment, we welcome back Alicia Rodriguez from the newly rebranded Angels on Parade (formerly The Goat Parade). We talk about LAFC, including their latest news and the starting moves the team has made. We ask if they will be more like Atlanta United or Minnesota United in their roster contruction as well as whether or not they will start an NWSL team. Finally, we talk about cup-winning D.C. United midfielder John Thorrington, the fans’ expectations for the team, their academy, and end with the fact that multiple former Chivas USA players just got capped for the USMNT. Finally, we crack open the Twitterbox and answer your questions. Give it a listen!

Needed to buy cones

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 15:29:12 -0000

The three horsemen of the Filibuster are back in action, and ready to bring you a (belated) episode this week. Adam, Jason, and Ben start off by catching you up on the week’s news, with the re-signing of Jared Jeffrey and the fact that Chris Durkin will spend most of the year with D.C. United first up. We talk about the signing of Sebastien Le Toux and the signing of Ian Harkes, plus the injury and surgery of Bill Hamid. Finally, we end the segment by talking about Sean Franklin at center back, Nick DeLeon at fullback, and the trialists who are in camp (who also happen to be fullbacks). In the second segment we bring on our old friend Sebastian Salazar. We talk about his move to ESPN, the happenings at MLS Media Day, and Tim Howard’s comments to USA Today. We ask him about the difference in the US men’s national team under Bruce Arena, Major League Soccer, and the new expansion teams. We end his time on the show by laughing at the LA Galaxy, talking about D.C. United and their defense, and asking him if he misses his Capitol Soccer Show co-host, Greg Roche. Give it a listen!

Filibuster Draft Special 2017

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 19:06:19 -0000

Our friend Garrett Denney, of E Pluribus Loonum, was kind enough to record audio for us at the recent 2017 MLS SuperDraft. He talked to Chris Odoi-Atsem and Eric Klenofsky, D.C. United's first two draft picks, right after they had been selected by the team. Give it a listen!

Water spewing out of some wall

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 16:24:38 -0000

You’ve waited for it, and now it is back! Jason and Adam are here to serenade your ears while Ben is off on assignment. We start with an Adam’s Fun Time News Roundup Time™️️, which kicks off with the news of Bill Hamid’s injury. We also talk about D.C. United’s full schedule, the potential Ian Harkes signing, and the preseason schedule (which convenes next week!) The second segment is our SuperDuperDraft SuperFun Supertacular! We talk about how the three picks fit into the team, whether or not the third and fourth rounds should be ended, and how the consensus top 2 players from last week quickly turned into a top 5. We also talk about the surprising new amount of transperancy with allocation money in trades, and the weirdness of assigning draft grades.

The Wondo Show

Tue, 10 Jan 2017 17:49:58 -0000

After a winter slowdown, Filibuster is here for you and ready for the long haul. Jason, Adam, and Ben are back to talk about the last two weeks of news, including the UMSNT camp and the United players who will be attending. We also talk about the trade of Collin Martin and the hire of a new Academy director, as well as the possible signing of Ian Harkes, the loss of Crystal Dunn to London, and the latest chapter in the USL/NASL lower division drama. We then bring back one of our favorite guests, Travis Clark of Top Drawer Soccer. We talk about the potential of Ian Harkes, the top two players in the MLS SuperDraft, D.C. United’s draft strategy, the deepest positions available in the draft, and another United Academy graduate who, unlike Harkes, is available for drafting. Give it a listen!

You can't slap your assistants

Wed, 28 Dec 2016 15:05:02 -0000

After a week off for the holiday, the Filibuster crew is back, rested, and ready to go. We start with a D.C. United news roundup, talking about the departure of Andrew Dykstra, the arrival of Jose Guillermo Ortiz, and the re-signing of Sean Franklin. We break down what each of these moves mean, and go on a meander about whether or not this team could use a 352 late in games. We then do the last two Cakes or Deaths of the year, for General Manager Dave Kasper and head coach Ben Olsen. You will not be surprised as to where we land. Finally, we bring you an interview Adam conducted with Ari Gejdenson, owner of the brand-new soccer bar Dock FC, located in Ivy City. Adam talks with Ari about his history, his career playing soccer, and his plans for this brand new venue. Give it a listen!

Asked to go meet a dog

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:38:40 -0000

It is a very rare two Filibuster week, with so much happening that we just had to split it into two shows. This week Jason, Ben, and Adam talk to writers who cover the two newest teams in MLS: Atlanta United and Minnesota United. First off we talk to Rob Usry of Dirty South Soccer to get the low down on Atlanta. We talk about their strategy in the expansion draft, their defense, and the trades that they’ve made so far. We also discuss their wealth of attackers, the youth on the team, and possibly signing Brad Guzan. We end with a discussion of Hector Villalba, Junior Burgos, and their new digs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. We then welcome on Garrett Denney of E Pluribus Loonum to talk about our new friends in the frozen north. We ask him which team had a better expansion draft, before moving into a discussion of them bringing Christian Ramirez with them to MLS and their overall roster direction. We have to ask about the hiring of Adrian Heath too, before moving onto their NASL players, the trade for Johan Venegas, and whether or not they’ll get Miguel Ibarra back. Finally, we put Garrett on the spot and ask him which interloper United will be better this year. Give it a listen!

Smart nuanced answers to dumb questions

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 14:22:10 -0000

It is Tuesday, it is expansion draft day, and it is Filibuster day! Jason, Ben, and Adam start off the show by talking about the Richmond Kickers' new stadium deal before getting to MLS Cup and specifically how it wasn’t nearly as bad a game as people have been saying it was. We talk about the game itself and how Tosaint Ricketts completely changed it when he came on. We give cake or death to the last few players on D.C. United’s roster, including Marcelo Sarvas, Rob Vincent, and Travis Worra, before going into the expansion draft. We talk about the trades of Miguel Aguilar and Kennedy Igboananike, and what they meant for the 11 players that D.C. United was able to protect from Atlanta United and Minnesota United. Finally, we talk about the expansion draft writ large and who those two interlopers United might do. Give it a listen!

Seasons and why they influence my drink

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 16:04:13 -0000

The Filibuster crew is back to talk about all things soccer. Jason, Adam, and Ben kick off the show talking about the MLS Cup Final this weekend, and we break down how Toronto FC got here after talking Seattle last week. We discuss each team’s defense, which will be facing imposing offenses, and we talk about who will be the difference maker for each team. We then get into talking about the re-signing of Steve Birnbaum, which evolves into a larger discussion about what we want to see done with targeted allocation money. In the second segment, we get into cake or death: We talk Kofi Opare, Jalen Robinson, Chris Rolfe, Alvaro Saborio, and Lloyd Sam and ask which of them we want back next year. And finally, we answer your questions! We talk about boats, D.C. United’s tactics, the expansion draft and Atlanta United’s signings, and Bill Hamid. Give it a listen!

I know my boat terminology

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 17:48:36 -0000

No technical difficulties will keep us from you, dear listeners! Adam, Jason, and Ben are back to talk about bureaucracy in action!, with the D.C. Zoning Commission hearing a presentation from D.C. United last night. The big news is that the supporters’ section will be safe standing, but there are also still some complaints about the design of the stadium. We also talk about the US men’s national team and Bruce Arena, and what all of this means both for the USMNT and for the LA Galaxy. We also talk about what we would do if we were a three-man coaching triumvirate of the Galaxy (hint: nothing good). We then move into cake or death, talking Collin Martin, Luke Mishu, Patrick Mullins, Lamar Neagle, and Patrick Nyarko, all before talking MLS Cup playoffs as we get ever closer to the final. Give it a listen!

Klinsmann was a jerk

Tue, 22 Nov 2016 15:42:36 -0000

We have a super-sized episode of Filibuster for your Thanksgiving commutes, and that is our gift to you. We start the episode off with Jason’s misery about Maryland in the College Cup. We then dive straight into the news of Jurgen Klinsmann’s firing, which happened mere hours before we sat down to record. We all give our answers as to whether or not he should have been fired, talk about Sunil Gulati’s responsibility in all of this, and talk about the probably hiring of Bruce Arena and ask what will he do with the upcoming Camp Cupcake. We then move into the second segment with D.C. United news, including the great joy of Luciano Acosta’s re-signing. We then get into Goat or Fox, with Kennedy Igboananike, Jared Jeffrey, Alhaji Kamara, Taylor Kemp, and Chris Korb on the docket for this episode. We also ask how Klinsmann’s firing might affect the national team call-ups of D.C. United players. Finally, we get into tonight’s MLS Cup playoffs, previewing the all-Canadian Eastern Conference final between Toronto FC and Montreal Impact as well as the Western Conference final between the Seattle Sounders and the Colorado Rapids. Give it a listen!

Living only in squalor

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:02:23 -0000

It is a Tuesday, which means there is another Filibuster to delight and amaze your ears. We start off with a news roundup (Adam’s fun time news roundup time), in which we talk about the departure of Davy Arnaud, the seemingly confirmed departure of Alvaro Saborio, and the rumors about the status of Luciano Acosta’s negotiations. We then move into our player review series, and put Julian Buescher, Nick DeLeon, Andrew Dykstra, Sean Franklin, Bill Hamid, and Charlie Horton under the microscope. Finally, we gripe about the fact that there are no MLS Cup Playoffs this weekend (curse you, Toronto Argonauts!) and then talk about the disaster that is the US Men’s national team. We also find some good things to talk about, such as the partnership of Jozy Altidore and Bobby Wood, before ending with our suggestions for Jurgen Klinsmann on how to gameplan Costa Rica tonight. Give it a listen!

Actual human library

Tue, 08 Nov 2016 18:55:41 -0000

This is the first week that we really don’t have any D.C. United games to talk about, but the Filibuster crew would never let you down, especially not on Election Day! We start out by talking about Steve Birnbaum’s call-up to the USMNT, and talk about whether or not he will start come Friday evening against Mexico. We also talk about the reported departure of assistant coach Amos Magee, before moving on to the Goat or Fox/Cake or Death series: Luciano Acosta, Miguel Aguilar, Steve Birnbaum, and Bobby Boswell are up this week. We were also going to talk about Julian Buescher, but we went on a long tangent about a D.C. United USL team in the middle that we ran out of time. In the second segment, we talk about the MLS Cup Playoffs (yes, they’re still happening!). We talk about each of the second legs, laughing especially at the LA Galaxy and both of the teams from New York. Give it a listen!

We love some sadness

Wed, 02 Nov 2016 14:06:29 -0000

It is the end of D.C. United’s season, and the Filibuster crew have some grief to process. We talk about going through the five stages of grief through the course of D.C. United’s loss to the Montreal Impact, and how we felt more generally watching the game. We propose that Montreal created the game that they wanted, which was abetted by Jair Maruffo and his allowing of a Concacaf’ing of the game. Finally, we talk about United’s mental breakdown, and ask whether or not the team is better at this point this year than it was at this point last year. Then we preview what is going to happen on the site in the offseason, with the offseason schedule and our offseason player review, before going off the cuff and talking generally about what United’s priorities should be for the offseason. Finally, we talk about the rest of the MLS playoffs, now in the conference semi-finals, and discuss which of the higher seeds has the best chance to come back and win. Give it a listen!

The berry farm also has goats

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:45:56 -0000

D.C. United is hosting a game at RFK Stadium in the MLS Cup playoffs, and Filibuster is here to talk about it! First, though, Adam, Jason, and Ben talk about the D.C. United stadium and the potential problem that seems to have been avoided with their Zoning Commission hearing. After that, we move on to United’s 4-2 loss to Orlando City SC in the last game of the season and start by talking about the players that Ben Olsen chose to run out for this game. We talk about Travis Worra’s performance and whether or not D.C. United could have actually found a victory at any point during that game. Finally, we have some praise for Julian Buescher and wonder whether or not Kennedy Igboananike will be back next season. We then talk about D.C. United’s home playoff game this Thursday against the Montreal Impact. we talk about how they will be likely without Didier Drogba and how that affects their team, as well is their multiple bouts of streakiness this season. Finally, we mention Nacho Piatti, Dom Odoro, and how Montreal will attack United and how United can beat the Impact. Give it a listen!

Watching the 1996 MLS Cup (again)

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 14:19:09 -0000

D.C. United is a team and a fanbase that respects its history, and so today is a very special day: It is the 20th Anniversary of the very first MLS Cup, which D.C. United won in dramatic fashion 3-2 over the LA Galaxy. Almost four years ago, the Filibuster crew got together to do a live un-commentary of the very first MLS Cup because Kick TV was kind enough to post the entire match on YouTube. Tonight, in honor of that anniversary, D.C. United will be broadcasting this match live on Facebook, starting at 7PM. Therefore, we decided to bring back our live un-commentary as well, so that you can match it up with the game and listen to our ramblings rather than listening to Phil Schoen, Ty Keough, and (especially) Bill McDermott. If you can’t make it to their stream as it is going on, you can still watch the game on Kick TV at your leisure; if you do that, you should also listen to our commentary! To match up our un-commentary with either broadcast, here are some timestamps (H:MM:SS) to help you out. Kickoff: 0:05:44 End of the first half: 0:51:30 Beginning of the second half: 0:53:24 Give it a listen, happy anniversary D.C. United and MLS, and thanks Eddie Pope! Thank you for taking the time to listen. If you have any responses, questions, criticisms, etc., please leave them in the comments or send them to filibusterpodcast@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Twitter, @FilibusterDCU.

Not as good as a rocket ship

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 14:07:45 -0000

The Filibuster podcast, just like D.C. United, is on a rocket ride of success as we blast into the playoffs! We open with United’s 3-1 win over New York City FC, and ponder whether or not the first half was the best 45 minutes of the year for the team. We talk about the delicious ridiculousness of Bobby Boswell crossing the ball to Steve Birnbaum and break down the pressure that United applied on the Pigeons that led to the third goal. We also wax rhapsodic about the team-wide beauty that was the first goal, talk about the United players on the team of the week, and try to ask whether or not this is a new version of Bennyball. We then talk about United’s last game of the season, the rematch against Orlando City SC. We ponder whether they will be more threatening with nothing for which to play, and discuss the young players who have spots on next year’s team in mind. We discuss why Kevin Molino has become the odd man out, whether or not this game will look more like the win against Columbus Crew SC, and then look wide to talk about the Colorado Rapids’ style of play and how that compares to D.C. United. Give it a listen!

Dinosaurs headbutting other dinosaurs

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 13:37:48 -0000

Even though there wasn’t a D.C. United game this weekend, there is still a Filibuster for you to enjoy on Tuesday. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about the change in ownership of D.C. United, with Jason Levien and Erick Thohir buying out long-time investor Will Chang. We then shift gears to talk about the national team, talking specifically about Steve Birnbaum and Bill Hamid and tearing our hair out at the comments Jurgen Klinsmann made about Hamid’s standing. We then shift to the NYCFC game this weekend, with D.C. United able to clinch a playoff spot with a win and controlling their own destiny for fourth place (and a home playoff game). We talk about what United need to do, how they should attack the Pigeons, and how important that fourth playoff spot is. We end by talking about what D.C. United has to do to stop New York, and who New York will target when they attack United. Give it a listen!

Everything pumpkin is happening

Sat, 08 Oct 2016 14:00:54 -0000

Jason Anderson welcomes on Steph Yang of The Bent Musket to talk about the Washington Spirit, the Western New York Flash, and all things NWSL Final in advance of the game on Sunday afternoon. The Spirit won a wild game over the Chicago Red Stars to get her (2-1 in extra time) and the Flash won and even wilder game over the Portland Thorns (4-3 in extra time) to set this matchup. A Washington area women’s team is back in the finals for the first time since 2003, when Jim Gabarra (current Spirit coach) led the Washington Freedom to the last WUSA championship. It is a big deal, so give it a listen!

The Big Apple Cider

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 13:51:32 -0000

The whole crew is back together again, as Jason, Adam, and Ben are all here to talk about D.C. United’s 2-1 victory over Toronto FC, their third win in seven days! We talk about the luxurious amount of wing depth that D.C. United has right now, and how there was less rotation than we thought there would be in this game. We talk specifically about Luke Mishu and his resurgence in this game, and then zoom out to talk about Ben Olsen’s coaching performance writ large. Finally, we talk about how underrated Lloyd Sam has been since coming to D.C. United, and spend some time dismissing Toronto’s complaints about the refereeing. In the second segment, we talk about the playoff run-in in the Eastern Conference, with four and a half teams competing for three spots in the playoffs. Columbus Crew SC are basically out, and the New England Revolution don’t control their own destiny, so we talk about the three teams who are battling desperately for fourth: the Montreal Impact, D.C. United, and the Philadelphia Union. We break down the last two games of each of those teams, take a moment to discuss what happened with Orlando City SC and whether or not they can play spoiler for any of the playoff teams now that they are eliminated, and estimate that United has a pretty good chance to make the playoffs at this point. Give it a listen!

Black market Turkish razors

Fri, 30 Sep 2016 14:18:10 -0000

Earlier in the week, you got Jason and Adam, and for your Friday episode of Filibuster you get Jason and Ben! The two first talk about D.C. United’s 3-0 victory over the Columbus Crew SC, and we first talk about the excellent play of D.C. United’s two center backs. We also talk about how the first half wasn’t as bad as people thought, how Bill Hamid’s game was just as impressive even though it wasn’t flashy, and the way D.C. United scored their various goals. We then spend a long time talking about who from this game will get rested for the Toronto FC game, before taking a break to properly talk about Saturday’s game. We invite on Duncan Fletcher from The Vocal Minority to talk about Toronto FC. We talk about their three straight draws, and how, despite their stars, they are a defense first team this year. We ask Duncan about the non-American view of Jozy Altidore and try and figure out which goalkeeper will start against United this weekend. We finish by talking about Jonathan Osorio and a #10, trying to puzzle out what formation TFC will deploy, and ask why TFC are so bad when they are playing up a man. Give it a listen!

We can't hide our insults

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 14:43:01 -0000

Ben is too busy smoking delicious foodstuffs on his grill to join the podcast, so it is just Jason and Adam for the first of two episodes this week. First, the pair break down D.C. United’s satisfying 4-1 victory over Orlando City SC, including discussing Taylor Kemp’s great game, United playing direct and attacking without going Route 1, and how different this team is than the D.C. United of June. They also talk about Julian Buescher stepping in for Marcelo Sarvas as well as Nick DeLeon’s debut at right back. In the second segment, Jason and Adam discuss United’s attempt to get their first back-to-back wins this year against Columbus Crew SC. Jason breaks down what is going right for Crew SC with their two straight wins coming into Wednesday’s game, and they discuss what was going wrong for them before that. They talk about who will play the #10 spot with Federico Higuain injured, ponder whether Crew SC’s style has evolved in the past two year, and end by trying to pinpoint their weakness and find a way that United can exploit it. Give it a listen!

Easy on the life

Wed, 21 Sep 2016 14:37:17 -0000

Filibuster is back and sounding delightful in your ears! Jason, Adam, and Ben (who finally fixed his audio problems) are back to talk about D.C. United’s late late draw with the Chicago Fire. We talk about the late goals and how surprisingly lackluster United’s midfield trio of Marcelo Sarvas, Luciano Acosta, and Rob Vincent were. We also talk about how Steve Birnbaum has become a target option, and how that isn’t sustainable before discussing who should play right back for the upcoming matches (hint: not Luke Mishu). We end by talking about Jose Carranza, the D.C. United Academy, and youth development in general. We then invite on Michael Citro from The Mane Land to talk about United’s upcoming match against Orlando City SC. We talk about their two consecutive losses and what Jason Kreis’ hiring has brought to the team. We dicuss the addition of Matias Perez Garcia to the attacking trio and what that means for Brek Shea’s place on the team, as well as all of the designated players that OCSC has and if they can all stay. On the other end of the payroll, Orlando City has brought some USL players up to MLS in the middle of the year, and we talk about the impact they’ve made. Finally, we ask if the team is feeling the pressure in this game and ask Michael to gameplan the Lions for D.C. United. Give it a listen!

Don't think too hard, just enjoy it

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 17:54:04 -0000

It is our 200th episode! Jason, Ben, and Adam are here to bring you the 200th installment of Filibuster by talking about D.C. United’s miraculous 2-2 draw against the New York Red Bulls. We talk about the comeback and the wing play of Lloyd Sam, Patrick Nyarko, and Lamar Neagle, before breaking down how the central midfield did without Luciano Acosta and raving about how much of a weapon Steve Birnbaum has become on set pieces. After the break, we talk about D.C. United’s upcoming game against the Chicago Fire. We ask what’s been going on with them since we last met, and how they will have David Accam back after his flirtation with going to France. Finally, we break down the three ways they attack and point you back to our previous episode on the Fire if you want to hear us gameplan them. Finally, we bust open a 200th episode Twitterbox! We answer questions about how long Luciano Acosta will be around, our recommendations on where to sit if you come up to RFK for a game. We compare Jalen Robinson and Kofi Opare, and talk about some D.C. United legends that are on the same level as Andrea Mancini. We give odds on whether or not FC Dallas will win the treble, answer whether or not there is something wrong with Bill Hamid, talk about the upcoming expansion draft, and estimate how many points D.C. United will need to be above the red line at the end of the season. Give it a listen!

Yelling about it at random

Wed, 07 Sep 2016 14:48:23 -0000

The Filibuster crew is all back together, and Adam, Jason, and Ben have to talk about the disappointing loss against New York City FC. We talk about how hard this one hit and how well it was going until the 79th minute. We have to break down Luke Mishu and the other defensive breakdowns as NYCFC was throwing everything they had at United, and also how infuriating United’s missed chances were in light of how the game turned out. We end the segment by talking about Jalen Robinson and a little bit about Chris Penso. We then turn our eyes to the other New York team, the New York Red Bulls. We talk bout their recent results and the disappointing emergence of Sacha Kljestan. They have some suspensions to deal with (as do United), and we break down what D.C. United midfield we want to see in the absence of Luciano Acosta. We end by talking about how to gameplan the Red Bulls, which specifically includes some needed creativity from United’s wingers. Give it a listen!

Goat Beard

Wed, 31 Aug 2016 17:02:57 -0000

Filibuster is back and still has plenty of games to talk about. Jason, Adam, and Ryan talk about D.C. United 6-2 dismantling of the Chicago Fire, and have to talk about Patrick Mullins and Luciano Acosta. We talk about what else there was to like about the win as well, even if it was against a 10-man last place team. Finally, we talk about Steve Birnbau, Lloyd Sam, and D.C. United’s set piece resurgence. We have to talk about the USMNT’s game against St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Friday, as the USA continues their march towards the Hex. We talk about the chances of Steve Birnbaum starting in this game and remain puzzled by Jurgen Klinsmann’s roster selection. Finally, we move onto D.C. United’s Thursday night game against NYCFC. We talk about how they will deal without Ronald Mataritta and how that will affect how they build from the back. We also ask whether or not D.C. United should take this attacking mindset on the road, and how they should gameplan for NYCFC. Give it a listen!

Silent Goodbye (Jason)

Sat, 27 Aug 2016 06:02:47 -0000

Adam and Jason talk about D.C. United's draw against the Montreal Impact, bout the new stadium renderings of United's new digs at Buzzard Point, and about the weekend game against the Chicago Fire.

Special: A discussion about race, gender, and inclusion in American soccer culture

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 17:32:54 -0000

A few weeks ago, the New York Times Magazine ran what has become a notorious piece in American soccer cultures. That article, by Jay Caspian Kang, we think, was an attempt to start a conversation about race and ethnicity and diversity and inclusion in the stands at professional soccer games around the U.S. We aren’t the first to say that Kang’s piece failed to spur that conversation. So we’ve decided to try and have part of what needs to be an ongoing, nationwide discussion here. This is a podcast episode entirely about that. Adam, Jason and Ben aren’t in this episode — the three of us don’t really have any experiences as nonwhite or nonmale fans. Instead, Donald Wine II, who writes for Black and Red United as blazindw, is hosting this episode and talking to other fans of color about their experiences at MLS games, women’s pro soccer games and United States men’s and women’s national team games. The episode starts with Donald and Rick the Blasian (who also writes here at B&RU as BlasianSays) discussing their experiences as members and leaders in D.C. United supporters groups. They talk about how they got into United and some times when they felt more, and less, comfortable and included in the culture. They end the segment with some thoughts on how to keep advancing D.C.’s mostly tolerant and inclusive supporters’ culture. In the second segment, Donald sits down with Stephanie Yang of Stars and Stripes FC and The Bent Musket and Josie Becker of MLSsoccer.com to have a broader discussion on race and gender in the bleachers around the country. They talk about what changes they’ve seen in the stands over the years and address the notion that American culture borrows too heavily from other countries — specifically England. They end the show discussing the importance of vocal and visible leadership from supporters group leaders, teams and leagues in preventing exclusion. We hope you’ll listen and keep an open mind. This isn’t an easy conversation to have, and it can be an uncomfortable topic to engage with. Thank you for taking the time to listen to this special episode of Filibuster. If you have any responses, questions, criticisms, etc., please leave them in the comments or send them to filibusterpodcast@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Twitter, @FilibustserDCU. And thanks again to Donald for hosting and to Rick, Steph and Josie for agreeing to come on the show.

LaCroix is over

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 15:37:52 -0000

The Filibuster team is united once again, and Jason, Adam, and Ben are here to talk about D.C. United’s 2-2 draw with the Philadelphia Union. We talk about whether or not this is the turning point of the season, and have to keep talking about how the finishing needs to improve and how United is shot shy. We talk about how the game changed with the subs of Julian Buescher, Lamar Neagle, and Kennedy Igboananike, which also was around the same time Ben Olsen got sent off. Finally, we talk about Rob Vincent as a defensive midfielder and what we want to see against Portland. To help us preview the game against Portland Timbers, we bring on FourFourTwo USA’s Richard Farley. We ask him about Portland’s win over Sporting Kansas City and Porterball versus Bennyball. We have to talk about how Portland is yet to win a road game this year, and how they will try and win their first without Diego Chara. We talk about their new defenders, including Vytas, as well as the new forward line pairing of Jack McInerney and Fanendo Adi. Diego Valeri has been playing wide recently, so we have to dig into that, as well as who replaces Alvas Powell and the question of Adam Kwarasey versus Jake Gleeson. We then move into a bigger discussion of D.C. United and the whole Eastern Conference versus the Western Conference, before coming back around to ask how Portland would gameplan D.C. United. Give it a listen!

Turned up on my own grammar

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:15:09 -0000

Filibuster is back yet again to fill that gap in your ears. Adam and Jason fly mano-a-mano to break down D.C. United’s 1-1 draw with the Montreal Impact. We talk about how we felt about the game, whether this looked more like a 4-3-3 than a 4-1-4-1, and the performance of Patrick Mullins. We have to talk about Luciano Acosta’s day, and whether the draw wipes out all of the positives of the game. We then bust open the Twitterbox to talk about MLS’s national broadcast policies. We then bring on Evan Villella from Brotherly Game to break down the Philadelphia Union coming to RFK Stadium to face D.C. United. We analyze and must-win game for D.C. United and ask Evan to gameplan the

Nature being a jerk

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 02:10:53 -0000

Filibuster is back, and does not recommend you listen to Jason’s story that opens the podcast. Ben and Adam are here too, and we have to talk about D.C. United’s destruction at the hands of Toronto FC. We talk about how bad Jared Jeffrey was and how D.C. United let the game get out of control from the very beginning. We apologize for waking up Sebastian Giovinco, and talk about Luciano Acosta’s performance. We end by talking about the lack of anyone being able to cross, and some transfer rumors involving D.C. United players. We then talk about the upcoming game against another Canadian team, the Montreal Impact and Didier Drogba. We talk about him and about Ignacio Piatti, how up and down their defense has been, and if United can do anything to break them down. Give it a listen!

Tally Hall the band

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 22:45:50 -0000

The Filibuster podcast is back and Ben is off of the injured reserve. He joins Adam and Jason to talk about D.C. United versus Columbus Crew SC, including what we made of the clash of styles. We talk about D.C. United’s high press, the red card to Harrison Afful and whether or not Marcelo Sarvas will be suspended, and the debut of Lloyd Sam. We end by talking about just how much D.C. United really needs a striker. We bring on Kristin Knowles from The Vocal Minority to help us preview D.C. United versus Toronto FC. We talk about the funk that Sebastian Giovinco is in, and what it feels like for TFC to have a good defense. We have to ask about their loss to 9 man San Jose, and the youngsters that Toronto has had to play these past few weeks. Jason has to ask about Maryland product Tsubasa Endoh, before Ben asks about Jozy Altidore sneaking back onto the bench. We try to offer Tally Hall to TFC (and everything breaks down), before talking about the new BMO Field and how to gameplan the Reds. Give it a listen!

Tiny Field

Thu, 14 Jul 2016 01:28:06 -0000

With Ben still coming back from injury, Adam and Jason talk about the debacle against Philadelphia, the upcoming game against the Columbus Crew, and take your Twitterbox questions. Enjoy!

Concussive air ordinance

Wed, 06 Jul 2016 15:11:36 -0000

We hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July, and now you can enjoy a Filibuster to take the edge off of this week. Jason, Adam, and Donald are here to put some D.C. United into your ears. They start by talking about D.C. United’s 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake. The guys then give out some midseason grades to D.C. United players. They end the show by talking about this weekend’s game against the Philadelphia Union. Give it a listen!

A feeble attempt to make rum palatable

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 11:53:29 -0000

Another week, another Filibuster for your ears. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about D.C. United’s 2-0 victory over the New England Revolution and how fun it was. We discuss the midfield trio and how Fabian Espindola can play with them. We heap praise on Jalen Robinson, and ask whether or not this formation change will continue past this game. We break open the Twitterbox to answer couple of questions: the difference between good Alvaro Saborio and bad Alvaro Saborio, who Dave Kasper might target in an MLS trade, the continued transfer rumors surrounding Steve Birnbaum, and how many points are required from this road trip. We then welcome on Matt Montgomery from RSL Soapbox to talk about Real Salt Lake. We talk about their difference between home and road form, their US Open Cup lineup, and Burrito Martinez. He tells us he’s fine with RSL spreading the goalscoring wealth, talks about Justin Glad and Yura Movsysian, and Kyle Beckerman. We end with asking Matt who will be on the field given the US Open Cup, and how to gameplan RSL. Give it a listen!

Changing the arc of human history

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 14:50:32 -0000

It is a USA gameday, and it is a Filibuster listen day! Jason, Adam, and Ben are back to talk about a couple of D.C. United games and the USMNT. We start with the two most recent games, the US Open Cup loss to the Fort Lauderdale Strikers on penalty kicks and the 0-0 draw to the Houston Dynamo in MLS regular season play. We talk about our feelings about these two results, as well as the lack of creativity shown across the field and what they can do better. We talk about D.C. United’s formation, the debut of Jalen Robinson in MLS, and, of course, we have to talk about Chris Durkin. We then talk about tonight’s USMNT matchup against Argentina, including the changes Jurgen Klinsmann is going to have to make to both his players and maybe to his formation. We take this opportunity to crack open the Twitterbox as well to talk about potential throwback jerseys for D.C. United. After the break we bring on Kyle McCarthy of the Boston Hearld to preview D.C. United’s upcoming game against the New England Revolution. We talk about the Revs’ up and down season so far, their midfield, and how Kei Kamara has fit in with their striker corps. We talk about the play of Andrew Farrell and Lee Nguyen, whether or not Juan Agudelo will still be with the Revs at season’s end, and our old friend Charlie Davies before asking Kyle to gameplan the Revs for us. Give it a listen!

High ambition at 11am

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 11:27:55 -0000

Despite D.C. United not having a game this past week, Filibuster is here for you throughout this MLS break. Ben, Jason, and Adam are here to talk about the Copa America Centenario, in which the USA have won their group. We sing the praises of John Brooks, chastise DeAndre Yedlin, and gawk at the fact that Bobby Wood was played in his correct position for a bit in this game. We also talk about the USMNT’s lineup going into the game against Ecuador, especially with Yedlin out. We then talk about a real live D.C. United game that you may or may not be able to watch unless you are at the Maryland SoccerPlex this Wednesday. United take on the Fort Lauderdale Strikers in US Open Cup play, so we talk about why we love that tournament and what lineups we want to see. We walk down memory lane with all of the former D.C. United players on the Strikers, and ask Jason to preview what we should expect from them. After the break, we bring on Alicia Tolar of Dynamo Theory to talk about United's weekend game against the Houston Dynamo. We ask what happened to the Dyanmo after their fun start, as well as their replacement of Owen Coyle with Wade Barrett. We ask about the spine of their team, their defensive midfielder and center backs, before talking about their best player so far this season: Andrew Wenger. We ask about United killer Will Bruin, the mysterious case of Cubo Torres, and the not so mysterious case of why they traded Brad Davis. Finally, we have to ask about Angry Joe Willis before having Alicia gameplan the Dynamo for us. Give it a listen!

#nevershandy

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 11:24:32 -0000

Even though D.C. United is off this week, the Filibuster crew is not. We have to talk about the very disappointing Seattle loss, much as we would like to forget it. We talk about whether or not this trend of play over the past few games worries us, and talk about the play of Luciano Acosta versus Fabian Espindola in this game. We then spend a good chunk of time talking about what we want to see United work on during this break, to hopefully take advantage of the very poor Eastern Conference and rise to the top. We then bring on Kevin McCauley from SBNation.com to talk about the Copa America Centenaro. Just like in the first segment, we have to talk about disappointment first and the USA. We talk about the ridiculousness that is Clint Dempsey as a center forward, the defensive breakdowns across the team, and weather Darlington Nagbe should start. We discuss why Michael Bradley didn't do well in this game, and whether DeAndre Yedlin is playing bad or being asked to play bad. We look forward to Costa Rica, ask Kevin whether he thinks Mexico will win this whole tournament, and ask if the United States will get out of their group. Give it a listen!

Barge in the ocean headed to Spain

Tue, 31 May 2016 11:39:37 -0000

With a game this Wednesday, D.C. United is back on their regular Tuesday to help you get all the info you need. Jason, Ben, and Adam start by reviewing D.C. United's 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City, and start with the wonderfulness that was Alhaji Kamara's goal. We ask whether the team we saw in Philadelphia and Kansas City is true D.C. United right now, and we show some love to the return of Bill Hamid. We end the first segment by talking about Luciano Acosta and Fabian Espindola and what the latter has to do to fit in the with the rest of the team. We transition quckily into the Copa America Centenario, which starts this weekend. We ask whether or not the United States are going to be OK and talk about, of course, all of the players that Jurgen is playing out of position. We get out of the segment before we get too mad at Jurgen, but we truly do want him to confound us and do well at the Copa. Finally, we bring on Dave Clark from Sounder at Heart to preview United's midweek matchup with the Seattle Sounders. We ask what is going on with the Sounders attack as well as about Brad Evans and the stingy defense. We also ask about Andrea Ivanschitz, we have to ask about Jordan Morris, and wonder if there will be any rotation for this East Coast trip. We end by asking about some veterans on the team, Osvaldo Alonso and Herculez Gomez, before exploring whether or not Sigi Schmid is on the hot seat and how Dave would gameplan Seattle for United. Give it a listen!

We're already in trouble

Wed, 25 May 2016 11:23:51 -0000

Have no fear, your weekly recommended dose of Filibuster is here. Jason, Ben, and Adam are back to talk about D.C. United and hope that things get better. We talk about D.C. United's 1-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union, and have to start with the goal that did them in. We talk about how the team has no natural finishers on it, and talk for far too long about the non-issue that was Luciano Acosta being subbed off. We talk about Alvaro Saborio and Steve Birnbaum being called up and what that will mean for United, and then talk about the transfer rumors swirling around Birnbaum. We then move onto this Friday's (yes, three Fridays in a row) game against Sporting Kansas City. We discuss whether or not this is the same old Sporks team, and whether Peter Vermes' shouty message is beginning to fall on deaf ears. We talk about the players that they will be missing for the Copa America, what their game plan will be, and whether or not they can beat D.C. United on set pieces. Give it a listen!

Talon is an eagle and should fly

Tue, 17 May 2016 11:15:32 -0000

With a win in this year's Atlantic Cup already notched, the Filibuster crew is here to talk about it. Adam, Ben, and Jason are here to talk about whether D.C. United's game against the New York Red Bulls was the most complete performance of the year. We talk about the contrasting styles of the Red Bulls' tactics versus D.C. United's tactics, the out of character game by referee Silviu Petrescu, and we compare the difference between this year's central midfield (Marcelo Sarvas and Nick DeLeon) versus last year's central midfield (Davy Arnaud and Perry Kitchen). Finally, we talk about whether Fabian Espindola should replace Alvaro Saborio, and thank Jesse Marsch for leaving Lloyd Sam on the bench. We then welcome on Eugene Rupinski from Brotherly Game to talk about United's Friday matchup against the Philadelphia Union. We have to start by asking about Chris Pontius, before marvelling that the Union are good so far this year. We ask Eugene what the biggest thing is that is working for the team right, and ask him to shed some light on their defensive rookies, Keegan Rosenberry and Josh Yaro. We address the Union's central midfield, the selection of players Earnie Stewart has created, and how Bethlehem Steel is working. And, before we say goodbye to Eugene and ask him to gameplan the Union, we had to ask him about Zlatan. Give it a listen!

Physical murder player

Tue, 10 May 2016 11:27:42 -0000

It is a grumpy night for the Filibuster crew, with a lot of good reasons why. Jason, Adam, and Ben have to talk about D.C. United's 2-0 loss to New York City FC, and we have to start with all of the misses of Alvaro Saborio. We then wonder why the heck Patrick Nyarko started if he could only make it 25 minutes, and wonder why Jared Jeffrey was the sub who came in and not Miguel Aguilar. We talk about Ben Olsen's substitute pattern in this game in general, before also focusing our criticism lasers on the very poor play of Bobby Boswell in this game. We end by talking about Chris Rolfe's concussion that has him out for an indefient amount of time and about D.C. United's potential new signing, Alhaji Kamara. We then have to talk about the other New York team, New York Red Bulls, as D.C. United play them on Friday. We talk about how the Red Bulls are figuring themselves out at exactly the wrong time for United. We mention their set pieces and how they are scoring, before turning back to United and asking how they are going to play against the Red Bulls. We break down United's central midfield, before figuring out how to best game plan NYRB. Give it a listen!

Beyond the barbecue sauce

Tue, 03 May 2016 11:19:33 -0000

It is a Tuesday, which means a downpour of Filibuster drowning your ears and making everyone drive 15 mph under the speed limit. We start by talking about another rainy day, D.C. United's 1-1 draw with the Chicago Fire. We talk about our different minds regarding this game, before going in deep on the 4-1-4-1 Ben Olsen ran out. We also talk about Marcelo Sarvas and his role in any of these formations, before ending by talking about Steve Birnbaum, his inclusion on the USMNT's premliminary roster for the Copa America, and rumors about him from abroad. We then welcome on Raf Noboa y Rivera, from Hudson River Blue, to talk about New York City FC. We ask Raf if they have a nickname yet, before getting into matters on the field, including the feeling after beating the Vancouver Whitecaps. We also talk about Frank Lampard, the tactics of Patrick Viera, and, of course, Tommy McNamara. We then get into Federico Bravo and Andrea Pirlo, the state of NYCFC's defenders, and whether Josh Saunders is good enough to be a playoff goalkeeper, all before asking Raf to gameplan NYCFC for us. Give it a listen!

Soccer pastors

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 11:24:57 -0000

Filibuster is back on a Tuesday morning, and we're both happy (about soccer) and sad (about Prince). We start (7:30) by talking about D.C. United's 3-0 win over the New England Revolution, and we have to mention the Luciano Acosta goal. We talk about how Fabian Espindola got himself injured by shooting as well as the improved play of Bobby Boswell and the back four. We end by talking about the buildup to Lamar Neagle's penalty kick goal (and how nice it was to have a well taken penalty) and talk about Alvaro Saborio's goal and whether it should have counted. In the second segment we welcome back Sean Spence from Hot Time in Old Time to talk about D.C. United's upcoming trip to Chicago. We talk about the Fire's offensive woes so far and whether or not they are explicitly playing defense first. We compare Veljko Paunovic to Frank Yallop, and ask Sean about Paunovic's benching of Sean Johnson. We inquire about the state of a number of players, including Razvan Cocis, Kennedy Igboananike, and Gilberto (with a sad interlude about Harry Shipp), before ending by asking Sean how much he misses Chris Rolfe and Patrick Nyarko. Give it a listen!

Chief Error Maker

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:38:45 -0000

Another day, another Filibuster to delight and surprise you. We have to talk about D.C. United's 1-0 loss to Toronto FC, and talk about how United played exactly into Toronto's gameplan. We talk about the bright first half versus the dour second, and spend plenty of time talking about Luciano Acosta, where he fits in this lineup, and whether or not there should be a formation change. We end by talking about how badly the Eastern Conference sucks compared to the West this year, and how Bobby Boswell has had yet another underwhelming game. In the second segment, we talk about this weekend's matchup against the New England Revolution. We talk about their weird season so far, and how their central midfield (and the lack of Jermaine Jones) have played a big part in that. We talk about why they aren't great this year before breaking down their gameplan, specifically Charlie Davies and their defenders. Give it a listen!

My petit fromage

Wed, 13 Apr 2016 00:26:19 -0000

Filibuster is back for your ears and is good for your mind. Adam, Jason, and Ben are back and are here to review D.C. United's 4-0 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps. We discuss whether or not they were any good, and then get into D.C. United's play. We talk about Fabian Espindola playing team ball, Luciano Acosta and Fabi possibly playing together, and whether or not Alvaro Saborio is the new Alan Gordon. We also talk about Nick DeLeon and the central midfield, how Bobby Boswell was better, and answer your Twitterbox about D.C. United's keepers. In the second segment, we bring on Kristin Knowles of The Vocal Minority to talk about D.C. United's weekend matchp against Toronto FC. We talk about TFC's struggles since their first game and their formation changes. We also talk about their eight game road trip to start the season, the development of Canadian players, and how to gameplan TFC this weekend. Give it a listen!

Soccer is very fragile

Tue, 05 Apr 2016 11:40:10 -0000

Since we have sent Adam off on assignment to Texas, we have the great pleasure to welcome in Greg Roche of DC101 and Pitch Pass fame to his hosting chair this week. Will we accept Adam back? Only time will tell. We start off with D.C. United's 1-1 draw with the San Jose Earthquakes, and ask if we are disappointed about that result. We talk about Fabian Espindola, how he's playing right now, and if he deserves to be the starter, as well as whether or not we're all talking differently about this team and this result if the they had already won a game. We talk about Luciano Acosta and all of the central midfield options, and some of us want to see some kind of change. We end the first segment talking about the way Markus Halsti would be a perfect fit for this lineup, and how we've enjoyed the play of Patrick Nyarko. We then move on to talk about this weekend's game against the Vancouver Whitecaps, including talking about how shorthanded they will be when they come to town. We break down the two empty buckets that may be facing each other in this game, and how the Vancouver probably starting forwards are actually a good matchup for United's center back pair. We highlight a player too often underrated by people covering United, and finish by talking about the key to this game: they wide play of both teams. Give it a listen!

Strangely voiced alter ego

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 11:39:34 -0000

The Filibuster podcast is back at its full length, but unfortunately it only has depressing things about which to talk. Jason, Adam, and Ben start off by talking about D.C. United's comprehensive 3-0 loss to FC Dallas, and why start out by asking what needs to change about this team. These include specific things, like someone who can score goals, and more metaphysical things, like a change in mindset. We then theorize on a potential Bobby Boswell replacement and a formation that might take best advantage of all of United's current midfielders. We then switch gears to a similarly hapless team, the US Men's National Team. We talk about what happened in Guatemala and all of their players played out of position (despite what Jurgen said) before talking about how they can right the ship in Columbus Returning to D.C. United, we give a full breakdown of the San Jose Earthquakes, and what D.C. United must do in order to come away with some point from the West Coast. Give it a listen!

Winter is coming for our brains

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:30:25 -0000

We tried twice to record a review of the D.C. United versus the Colorado Rapids game, and twice we were stymied by (different!) technological reasons. So we decided to pass on trying a third time to talk about that game, and moved onto the future! We invited Ben Lyon from Big D Soccer onto the podcast to help us preview this weekend's game against FC Dallas. We asked other Ben about what is happening with FC Dallas right now and all of the missing defenders that the team will have due to international callups. We also ask him about Max Urruti and Mauro Rosales, before getting into the state of Dallas' homegrown players. Finally, we ask him to gameplan Dallas for Ben Olsen. Its a good (half) of a show, so give it a listen!

Band of chest tassels

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 11:23:25 -0000

Filibuster is back with a late in the week podcast, but we're never going to leave you hanging. We talk about D.C. United's 0-0 draw with the New England Revolution, talking about how this game looked for neutrals, the new broadcast partners in WJLA and Sinclair, and how the missing pieces affected this game. We also talk about the goalkeepers, both Travis Worra's start and Andrew Dykstra's injury, as well as Luciano Acosta, the central midfield of Marcelo Sarvas and Nick DeLeon, and the young guns of Julian Buescher and Miguel Aguilar. After the break, we talk about the Colorado Rapids and just ask why. We talk about the team over all, Marco Pappa, and the new designated player Shkëlzen Gashi and end by talking about how to beat the Rapids. Give it a listen!

Boozy fruit is always good

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 12:22:33 -0000

Filibuster is finally back on a Tuesday, and we're here to review D.C. United's first regular season game. We have to talk about Mike Magee and the difference between the two halves against the LA Galaxy, the bad marking on set-pieces, and the benching of Fabian Espindola. We also ask about Lamar Neagle's defense when he was moved to the wing, whether Luciano Acosta will go 90 minutes, and Steve Birnbaum's head injuries. We end by giving our takeaways from this game, including United's new directness and Nick DeLeon's good game in the center of midfield. We then invite on Steve Stoehr from The Bent Musket to break down this weekend's game against the New England Revolution. We talk about the Revs' road draw in Houston, Diego Fagundez's resurgence, and the whole Jermaine Jones situation. We then discuss their system, their new right back in Je-Vaughn Watson, and why Kelyn Rowe was a central midfielder. Finally, we ask Steve about the Revs' stadium situation and how the gameplan the Revs this weekend. Give it a listen!

US Soccer doesn't have enough money to buy this crest

Thu, 03 Mar 2016 21:34:08 -0000

Even though Ben is off on the beaches, he's still nice enough to edit and publish this week's episode! Jason, Adam, and Donald start off by talking about the new USA crest, in all of its glory. They then break down D.C. United's elimination in the Concacaf Champions League at the hands of Queretaro, including who should be starting in central midfield and whether it was the right decision to let Luciano Acosta fly to Argentina between the two legs. In the second segment, the guys bring on Josie Becker to preview United's first league game this season against the LA Galaxy. They ask whether LA can match the pedigrees of their big signings with actual play on the field and how best to attack a Galaxy that just let in four goal in the CCL. They close with some MLS Fantasy break downs to get you ready for the beginning of the season. Give it a listen!

MLS preview with Matthew Doyle

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 12:47:08 -0000

A Filibuster on a Friday? With so much midweek action, we just had to move the podcast so that we could talk about it (and talk we do). After urging to support Adam shaving off his luscious locks and and bet about college basketball, we get into D.C. United and the Concacaf Champions League. We talk about our feelings about the result, the central midfield pairing of Nick DeLeon and Marcelo Sarvas, and how the team can recover. We also get into Steve Birnbaum and his offensive prowess, Luciano Acosta's competitive debut, and some of the newcomers in the aforementioned Sarvas as well as Patrick Nyarko. We then welcome on MLSsoccer.com's Armchair Analyst, Matthew Doyle, to preview the rest of the league. We talk about the teams that have had the worst and best offseasons, look at the state of three of the league's top teams: LA Galaxy, New York Red Bulls, and FC Dallas. We ask if Orlando City is actually better now that they've added Antonio Nocerino and if the New England Revolution are better without Jermaine Jones. We end by asking Matthew to give some MLS superlatives before getting in a question about Thomas McNamara. Give it a listen!

Yell things that are puzzling

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 12:38:20 -0000

Real games are less than a week away, and Filibuster is here to take you through them. Jason, Ben, and Adam talk about D.C. United's most recent preseason game against the Tampa Bay Rowdies, and have to start with Luciano Acosta's encouraging play. We also talk about United's central midfield and the roles of Nick DeLeon and Marcelo Sarvas, Ben Olsen's implementation of a 4-4-1-1, Chris Rolfe's role in such a formation, and whether or not goalkeeping trialist Benjamin Kirsten can make the team. We then briefly talk about the USWNT's 10-0 victory over Puerto Rico, especially since we have to talk about Crystal Dunn's magnificent performance. Finally, we bring on Brian Dunseth to talk about all things Concacaf Champions League. We start by asking Dunny about his own experience playing in Mexico, whether or not Queretaro can be had defensively, and what the game plan of their coach, Víctor Manuel Vucetich, will be. We then move more general to talk about which MLS teams will have the best and worst times in the CCL, how Seattle (and hyped phenom Jordan Morris) will do, and end by circling back around to talk about some MLS alums: Camillo, Jonathan Bornstein, Luis Gil, and Luis Silva. Give it a listen!

Fax machines only cause trouble

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 12:10:34 -0000

Filibuster is a little late this week, but we are always here for you. Jason, Adam, and Ben are back to talk about the USMNT and D.C. United, starting with USA versus Canada. We talk about how they looked, the continuing farce of Jermaine Jones at center back, the USWNT scoring goals during recording, and the performance of our own Birdbomb, Steve Birnbaum. When then have to talk about all the transfer drama that has surrounded D.C. United these past few weeks. We have to talk about the newest installments in the Antonio Nocerino story; we also talk about Luciano Acosta, the tampering charges that may or may not come against Orlando City, the Conor Doyle trade, and D.C. United's 2-2 draw against J-Sodra in Bradenton. We end by talking about some of the new jerseys out there in MLS, including Vancouver Whitecaps, Orlando City, Real Salt Lake, and the abomination that is Columbus Crew SC. Give it a listen!

More cats than umlauts

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 12:24:27 -0000

There is actual soccer on the field to talk about and Filibuster is here to talk about it. Jason, Adam, and Ben start first with the US Men's National Team's 3-2 over Iceland, and specifically concentrate on Steve Birnbaum's performance. We talk about the second Iceland goal, in which he was the closest defender, but also talk about his two headers that produced an assist and a goal. When then move into D.C. United's preseason and talk about the five man midfield Ben Olsen used for most of the first match. We talk about how there is chaos in that midfield with the sheer number of central midfielders and talk about if Collin Martin could force the team to use a #10. We then talk rumors: Leonardo Gil, Antonio Nocerino, and what recompense D.C. United should require if Orlando City is to get Nocerino. Finally, we talk about the trade for Marcelo Sarvas and hope that the possible move for Georgios Samaras is just a rumor. Give it a listen!

Ugly crusty trash snow

Tue, 26 Jan 2016 13:00:24 -0000

It takes a little while for the guys to remember how to speak after being snowed in for what feels like years, but eventually we do to bring you a brand new episode of Filibuster. We start out by talking about D.C. United's preseason, which is officially underway and features plenty of trialists. We talk about Liam Doyle, Andrea Mancini, Rob Vincent, Ariel Rodriguez, and Paul Torres before talking about the goalkeepers, Paolo Tornaghi and Chris Konopka. We then come back from the break to talk about the new information that we have about D.C. United's stadium on Buzzard Point, including our first impressions, the steep seating, and the Pepco easement that has dominated its design. Finally, we break up the Twitterbox for some questions about Rob Vincent, the MLS Live Archive, and Sydney Leroux and Dom Dwyer. Give it a listen!

Autumn russet in color

Tue, 19 Jan 2016 12:43:55 -0000

The MLS SuperDraft was last week, and we had correspondents there to get all sorts of recordings for you. But first Adam, Jason, and Ben talk in studio, and we have to talk about the awful news that Bill Hamid is out for a couple of months with a knee surgery. We then talk about the SuperDraft, specifically D.C. United's two picks: Julian Buescher and Paul Clowes. We then throw it to Adam and Steven at the SuperDraft for interviews with: Russ Thaler of MLSSoccer.com Julian Bueschers, D.C. United's first round pick Travis Clark of Top Drawer Soccer and Charles Boehm of soccerwire.com Ben Olsen, D.C. United's head coach Paul Clowes, D.C. United's second round pick Kevin McCauley of SBNation.com

Werewolf trademark attorney

Tue, 12 Jan 2016 12:33:08 -0000

There isn't that much D.C. United news to talk about, but Filibuster we are and so Filibuster we must. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk first about United's trade for Patrick Nyarko, breaking down his role and what United gave up to get him. We also talk about United's draft priorities now that they have a speedy winger on board. We then welcome on Alicia Rodriguez of The Goat Parade to talk about LAFC. We discuss their recent badge and color reveal, judge the local reaction to the new team, and talk about the supporter's that are already in place. We also ask about former D.C. player John Thorrington, now an executive for LAFC, as well as their 25 owners. We end by asking about Mia Hamm's promise to bring a women's soccer team to LA as a part of this group. After Alicia leaves, we move on to talk about Camp Cupcake and the D.C. United players that are there. We talk about the mix of players Jurgen Klinsmann decided to call in, and wonder why he brought Jermaine Jones along. Finally, we open up the Twitterbox to answer your questions, including who will be the next D.C. United player in the MLS Best XI and about old players entering MLS. Give it a listen!

Waving a bunch of money and screaming

Tue, 05 Jan 2016 12:09:59 -0000

The Filibuster crew is back for their first podcast of 2016, and we cover all things MLS SuperDraft. We bring back our favorite expert on the college and youth game, Travis Clark of Top Drawer Soccer, to dig in on this year's class. We compare this crop of new players to previous years, and talk about a lot of specific players including Jack Harrison, Josh Yaro, Omar Holness, Andrew Tarbell, and others. We also talk about who might be available when D.C. United picks, talking specifically about outside backs, midfielders, and who might be the best player still available. We diverge into youth development and homegrown players writ large before coming back and talking about D.C. United's academy and which players might be signed from there. After the break, we head over to the Benny Awards and talk about the Esky Award, for the Fan Favorite, the Popie Award, for the best defender, and the Etchy Award, for the Most Valuable Player. To end the show we spend plenty of time talking about the Hate Index and which MLS teams we love to hate. Give it a listen!

I thought we weren't gonna talk about copper

Tue, 29 Dec 2015 13:28:59 -0000

The Filibuster guys are back with their last episode of 2015. Jason, Adam, and Ben start out talking about the MLS offseason and specifically Perry Kitchen's seemingly imminent departure. We also talk about the rest of MLS, including the LA Galaxy possibly signing Ashley Cole, Didier Drogba possibly returning to Chelsea, and a brief mention of the front office chaos happening in Orlando. We come back to talk about the sublimated stripes on the leaked D.C. United 2016 jersey (and talk about jerseys in general), review the seasons of Dave Kapser and Ben Olsen, and give our picks for D.C. United's most improved player. We end with some Twitterbox questions about which USMNT goalkeeper should be starting and whether or not D.C. United can become the preseason favorites for the Eastern Conference. Give it a listen!

I ignore any intentional stylization

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 13:48:09 -0000

Even on the week of Christmas, Filibuster is here for you, your travels, and when you need to escape family. Adam, Jason, and Ben kick off this episode by talking about Steve Goff's interview with D.C. United managing partner Jason Levien. We talk about the size of the stadium, the surprisingly pernicious roof debate, the contract status of Perry Kitchen, and Marco Etcheverry in the D.C. Sports Hall of Fame. We then talk about MLS Live coming back next year, D.C. United's move to WJLA7, and finish up with a slew of awards: The Andy Award, the Donnety Award, and a lightning round of Cake or Death. Give it a listen!

Churned into allocation money

Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:13:12 -0000

It is a Tuesday morning, and Filibuster is back in its rightful place! Jason, Adam, and Ben start the show by diving into the offseason. We talk about Portland Timbers' move to sell Jorge Villafana and acquire Chris Klute, the way that Max Urruti got to FC Dallas, the neverending march of MLS expansion, and the new free GarberBucks that are floating around the league. We then talk about the US National teams' player of the year awards, the women's team and our love for Becky Sauerbrunn. We also talk about our picks for the first Benny Award this season, the Richie. We end the show by doing some Cake or Death on some D.C. United players, including Chris Pontius, and with a Twitterbox where we talk about how much United should pay to keep Perry Kitchen and how to attract soccer fans who are not MLS fans to D.C. United. Give it a listen!

We're not cool enough to be Helvetica

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 12:08:44 -0000

Hello, friends! It is time for another episode of Filibuster with Adam, Jason, and Ben! We preamble by talking about a change we would like to see to the MLS playoff system, but we start the show proper by talking about D.C. United's new badge and our initial reactions to it. Spoiler alert: We like it! We then have to talk about MLS Cup, and it takes us longer to intro this segment than it does for Portland Timbers to score on Columbus Crew SC. We talk about poor Steve Clark, whether or not these teams will be the favorites to return next year, Adam Kwarasey, the out of bounds ball, and much more. We turn our eyes to D.C. United after the break and talk about the trades involving Chris Pontius and Lamar Neagle as well as the three players released: Facundo Coria, Michael Farfan, and Jairo Arrieta. We end with our Cake or Death series, in which we review the seasons of Sean Franklin, Markus Halsti, Jared Jeffrey, Taylor Kemp, and Perry Kitchen. Give it a listen!

Mass-produced lab nog

Wed, 02 Dec 2015 12:10:44 -0000

Even in the offseason, the Filibuster crew is hear to shout words at you about soccer. Jason, Adam, and Ben start off by talking about MLS Cup and whether or not Don Garber is happy with this final. We talk about the draw of the game to wider MLS and soccer fans, and who has the advantage between Columbus Crew SC and the Portland Timbers. We then turn our eyes to D.C. United, and talk about the trade of Chris Pontius to the Philadelphia Union. We talk about the ridiculousness that is the Union front office as well. Then we analyze the potential Lamar Neagle trade to United, and then break down MLS's Best XI. We end the podcast with our verdicts on whether or not Andrew Dykstra, Fabian Espindola, and Michael Farfan should be back next year. Give it a listen!

Oeuvre of Bread

Wed, 25 Nov 2015 12:48:08 -0000

Filibuster is back for your trip to wherever you are going for Thanksgiving, giving your ride or flight some much needed soccer. We start by talking about the MLS Cup Playoffs and, specifically, the Portland Timbers and FC Dallas. We talk about how Portland did to Dallas what Dallas wanted to do to them, how they made that role reversal work, the players that Caleb Porter will have newly available for the second leg, and whether or not FC Dallas can come back. We then talk about the New York Red Bulls and Columbus Crew SC, including the super-sub of Cedric, the nine second goal, how Columbus was able to frustrate New York's passing and pressing, and what will they do going forward. We then look at D.C. United, including the player season review articles that have gone up so far. We give our answers or whether or not Miguel Aguilar, Davy Arnaud, Jairo Arrieta, Bobby Boswell, Facundo Coria, or Nick DeLeon will be back next season. Finally, we turn to your Twitterbox questions! We talk about whether Ben Olsen will go after Mike Magee, who they should steal from teams with new coaches, and possible trade partners out there. Give it a listen!

It is important not to be near a cow at home

Wed, 18 Nov 2015 12:34:30 -0000

We waited for Tuesday to record so we could watch the USMNT play Trinidad and Tobago, and was that ever a mistake. Jason, Adam, and Ben are back to talk about the USMNT and D.C. United, and we start by asking if there is any chance Jurgen Klinsmann is fired for what happened in the past two games (of course not). We break down what happened in the game against Trinidad and Tobago, ask whether the fire is still there for the players under Jurgen, and make wild comparisons to Steve Sampson. We then go into our D.C. United news roundup, and talk about the re-signings of Nick DeLeon and Alvaro Saborio, the sadness of Chris Rolfe cutting his hair, the PEPCO land swaps giving the District full control over the stadium site, and Jason Levien and Erick Thohir possibly investing in an NBA team. Finally, we go in depth on both playoff series that start this weekend without D.C. United, paying special attention to the New York Red Bulls versus the Columbus Crew. But, we also have some words about FC Dallas and the Portland Timbers, mostly asking Dallas to make up for the horribleness that was MLS Cup 2010. Give it a listen!

Whiskey and sadness

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 12:35:13 -0000

All good things must come to an end, and that includes D.C. United's 2015 season. Adam, Jason, and Ben are here to be your Virgil as we start the journey through the Divine Comedy that is the offseason. But first, we have one last D.C. United game about which to talk: we ask whether this was the right lineup for the game between United and the New York Red Bulls, whether Olsen could have or should have changed his system, and whether or not injuries should be a talking point. We also ask whether we should be talking about firing Ben Olsen, talk about Bob Bradley as an MLS coach, and the piteous state of D.C. United's scouting network. We then move on to talk about the upcoming qualifiers for World Cup 2018. We ask whether Bill Hamid will start, talk about the first-timers on the roster and specifically Darlington Nagbe. We also discuss who should start on the forward line and could Jurgen Klinsmann get fired in any scenario. Finally, we open up the Twitterbox to some D.C. United questions. We talk about whether Kofi Opare and Steve Birnbaum will force Bobby Boswell to the bench, whether Chris Pontius and Fabian Espindola will be back next year, wonder what do the teams left have that United doesn't, and ponder a 3-5-2 for DCU. This show contains 100% of your recommended daily value of soccer, so give it a listen!

The urge to vomit

Wed, 04 Nov 2015 12:29:42 -0000

Despite technology trying it's hardest, Adam, Jason, and Ben are back for another episode of Filibuster! We talk about the difference between D.C. United versus the New England Revolution and D.C. United versus the New York Red Bulls, as well as talk about the bad refereeing that almost led to Markus Halsti getting seriously injured. We then have to carry on without Adam and talk about how Pontius' injury affected the team, the second leg of D.C. United versus the New York Red Bulls, and D.C. United's road woes. We finish this section by talking about how D.C. United has to try something different than this 442 since they don't have Davy Arnaud and it hasn't worked against the MetroStars, as well as lamenting Michael Farfan's injury. We finish by talking about the rest of the MLS Cup Playoffs and then talk about the finalists for the MLS Awards, including Bill Hamid! Give it a listen!

A chemically taste that is bad

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 11:33:59 -0000

It is Tuesday, and Filibuster is back and is sad. We have to talk about D.C. United's 5-0 demolition at the hands of Columbus Crew SC, and we start by asking if we can remember a worse performance by United. We also talk about whether United is the team that beat the Chicago Fire or the team that lost to Crew SC and what is the difference between those two extermes. Finally, we talk about what the defense needs to do against the New England Revolution, ask whether this game was screaming for Michael Farfan, and dissect how Jack McInerney fooled all of United's defenders. We then welcome on Jake Catanese of The Bent Musket to talk about tomorrow night's play-in game against the aforementioned Revolution. We talk about the Revs style of play, their streakiness over the past few years, and who will play right back for them. We also ask whether Teal Bunbury or Diego Fagundez will play and ask Jake how to break down the Revolution. Finally, we get into some playoff emphemera to close the show. Give it a listen!

A Dragon Shaped Boat for War

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 15:00:50 -0000

Filibuster is a little late but always here for you. Adam, Jason, and Ben talk about D.C. United's 4-0 win over the Chicago Fire, and ask whether or not this was United's best performance of the year. We talk about Chris Pontius' goal, Shooter Kemp, and D.C. United's current form as well. We then talk about the playoff races overall: in the Eastern Conference it is pretty much all over, but there are some interesting permutations out in the Western Conference. We also hope Seattle invents tumbling out of the playoffs, because that would be fun. Finally, we talk about D.C. United's last regular season game against Columbus Crew SC. We talk about Perry Kitchen versus Wil Trapp, and talk about what D.C. United will need to do to go into the playoffs on a three game winning streak. Give it a listen!

We're thrashing around and the sharks are circling

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 11:33:22 -0000

It is a Tuesday, and that means that Filibuster is back for your enjoyment. Jason, Ben, and Adam have to take some time to talk about Copa Concacaf and the failure of the USMNT and Jurgen Klinsmann to qualify for the 2017 Confederations Cup. We talk about how at least the game was exciting for neutrals, how it was close on the scoreboard but not on the field, how the USMNT hasn't improved since the World Cup, and who should stay and who should go. We then talk about tonight's game between the USMNT and Costa Rica, but we're mostly just talking more about the general state of the USMNT. We talk about Fabian Johnson being sent home, Klinsmann's statements vs. his reality, and whether or not he should be fired from either his technical director or head coach jobs. Finally, we address the strawman of whether or not there is anyone who could possibly replace Jurgen. We then turn to D.C. United and talk about this weekend's game versus the Chicago Fire. We talk about Harry Shipp actually being played in position, Matt Polster being played all over, Steve Birnbaum versus Kofi Opare, and how to beat the Fire. It is a jam packed episode, so give it a listen!

No yardwork, no spiders

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 11:35:02 -0000

It is Tuesday so it means another Filibuster to which you can listen! Adam, Jason, and Ben talk about D.C. United's 2-1 comeback win over New York City FC. We talk about the play of Chris Pontius, Alvaro Saborio coming off of the bench, Sean Franklin, the silliness that was the MLS team of the week (which featured no D.C. United players), and D.C. United giving up early goals. We then have to talk about this weekend's Concacaf Cup between the USMNT and Mexico. We talk about the team, the 3-5-2, Jurgen Klinsmann, and the roster that Jurgen decided to bring with him for this game. Finally, we talk about the state of the MLS playoff race, and how the Eastern Conference is basically already decided except for the seedings. Give it a listen!

Hugs for everyone

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 11:14:13 -0000

It is the 150th episode of Filibuster, so to celebrate that fact we bring you a completely regular show! Adam, Jason, and Ben are joined by Donald, who regales us with the view from the stands of D.C. United versus Montego Bay United FC in the Concacaf Champions League. We talk about the game, the subs that Ben Olsen sent, and whether Travis Worra was close to coming on as a field player in that game. We then have to talk about the sadness that was the 2-0 loss to the Montreal Impact. We talk Markus Halsti, Steve Birnbaum, and Didier Drogba, first. We then move to a more general discussion, talking about D.C. United and the playoffs, can they turn it around in time to actually do something in said playoffs, and whether or not they need a wholesale lineup change at this point. Finally, we talk about D.C. United's Friday game against NYCFC. We talk about New York's midfield of Frank Lampard and Andrea Pirlo, Thomas McNamara, and what D.C. United needs to do to get a point. Give it a listen!

Both lawns are dead

Tue, 22 Sep 2015 11:27:51 -0000

D.C. United are on a five game winless streak, but Filibuster shows up week in and week out. Ben, Jason, and Adam are here, and we're pretty sad. We talk about D.C. United's state of mind after the the loss to Columbus Crew SC, break down the two goals scored by Crew SC, and talk about whether Steve Birnbaum or Kofi Opare should be starting next to Bobby Boswell. We end this game by talking about Alvaro Saborio and by trying to puzzle out Ben Olsen's subsistute patterns. We then briefly touch on tonight's Concacaf Champions League game, asking who we want to see play and whether or not Perry Kitchen, who is suspended on the weekend, should play. We end the show by talking about the Montreal Impact, starting off with the suspended Marco Donadel. We then talk about the player who didn't play in the last game between these two teams: Can United stop Didier Drogba, and how will they do so if they can. We then finish by talking about the roles that Taylor Kemp and Michael Farfan will have in this game. Give it a listen!

Spread your appendages out in excitement

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 11:23:27 -0000

D.C. United is back in action, and so is the Filibuster podcast! We start by talking about the beige game that was D.C. United versus the Colorado Rapids. We ask whether it was good defense or bad offense, look at both D.C. United and the Colorado Rapids' substitute patterns, and dissect Ben Olsen's quote about this being the beginning of what he wants to see. We hen talk D.C. United versus the Columbus Crew, because we talked about tonight's Arabe Unido game on last week's podcast. We talk about United's central midfield, what has been up with the Crew recently, and whether or not United will need to play with more alacrity in this game. Finally, we go around the Eastern Conference and look at the current playoff picture. We talk about the New York Red Bulls diving to victory, the New England Revolution, a brief interlude to talk about NYCFC, Montreal Impact vs. Toronto FC, and the Eastern Conference run-in. Give it a listen!

Retroactive rug pulling

Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:09:37 -0000

Welcome to another Wednesday edition of Filibuster, which we record while watching USMNT vs. Brazil. We talk about USMNT vs. Peru, the difference between the first half and the second half, the defense, and whether or not the USMNT's success in friendlies is a myth rather than reality. We then move back into MLS and talk about D.C. United's upcoming trip to Colorado to face the Rapids. We talk about their weird season so far, their ridiculous roster, their midweek game against a conference foe, and we break open the Twitterbox to ask, among other things, whether or not it is time to panic for D.C. United. Finally, we talk about D.C. United's next CCL game, occuring next Tuesday, when Arabe Unido comes to town. We ask who D.C. United should play in that game, whether or not they should play more of their starters in it, and what Arabe Unido will try and do in this game. Give it a listen!

We're gonna Spanish Inquisition this

Wed, 02 Sep 2015 11:24:01 -0000

No one expects a Wednesday Filibuster! Our chief weapon is surprise. Surprise, and Adam. Surprise, Adam, and Jason. No. Amongst our weapons are Surprise, Adam, Jason, Ben, and a fanatical devotion to a stupid bit. Unfortunately, we have to talk about D.C. United's 0-3 disaster in Harrison; we talk about the central midfield and the central defense, whether Ben Olsen needs a tactical shift and whether he needs to use this upcoming bye week to shorten his roster. We also talk about happier things: D.C. United's 3-0 win over Montego Bay United in the Concacaf Champions League. We start by talking about Michael Farfan and move onto talking about Conor Doyle, Miguel Aguilar, and Luke Mishu and Jalen Robinson, asking if any of them could be making MLS appearances down the stretch of the season. We get off on a USL tangent, which leads us right into our third segment... ...in which we go around the league, starting with Bruce Arena and the LA Galaxy. We talk about what has happened to San Jose (in a good way) and Sporting Kansas City (in a bad way), the Montreal Impact winning the coach firing race, the Seattle Sounders are in trouble, Toronto FC and Giovinco, and the hilarious mess that is NYCFC. Give it a listen!

Settling before settling was necessary

Tue, 25 Aug 2015 11:23:07 -0000

Happy United Day and Happy Filibuster Day! Adam, Jason, and Ben return to talk about the debacle that was the San Jose Earthquakes game. We ask if the other shoe dropped in this game (or if it had already dropped), the problem that was the defense in general and Kofi Opare particularly, the lack of ideas across the midfield and attack, whether or not Alvaro Saborio scoring would have changed things, and Davy Arnaud. We then talk about the Concacaf Champions League and games both past and future. We talk about Michael Farfan's play and his backheel, the reserves in general, and whether or not someone may be able to vault into the first time from this game. Finally, we talk about the Atlantic Cup and the New York Red Bulls. We mention Dax McCarty, Shaun Wright-Phillips, getting pressure and pressured in the midfield, and who from United needs to step up in this game. Give it a listen!

Our quirkiness caught up with us

Tue, 18 Aug 2015 11:20:47 -0000

It is Tuesday, and that means there is another Filibuster for your listening pleasure. Jason, Ben, and Donald are here to break down what went wrong against New York City FC, and we start off by talking about the central midfield. We talk about how this was a long time coming, the injury to Chris Korb, our disappointment in Alvaro Saborio's hold up play, and we ask Donald how Yankee Stadium was for soccer. We then move on to tomorrow night's Concacaf Champions League game gainst Arabe Unido. We talk about their first CCL game, how D.C. United will line up against them. We talk about how Kofi Opare, Jared Jeffrey, and Jairo Arrieta have to come through, since Chad Ashton will be starting backups for this game. Finally, we talk about Saturday's game against the San Jose Earthquakes. We talk about Chris Wondolowski as a midfielder, Anibal Godoy, and Clarence Goodson's goalscoring form. Give it a listen!

Everyone is cats

Tue, 11 Aug 2015 11:21:58 -0000

A Tuesday Filibuster for your listening pleasure! Adam, Jason, and Ben talk about D.C. United's historic 1-0 win over the Montreal Impact, and we have to start with Bill Hamid. We then ask whether or not we were happy with this game, despite the win, ask if anything changed when Conor Doyle came on the field for Nick DeLeon, and discuss what should be the forward pairing against New York City FC given what happened against Montreal. We then welcome on Rafael Noboa y Rivera from SB Nation's NYCFC site Hudson River Blue. We start by asking him about Tommy McNamara, who was cruelly stolen from D.C. United in the expansion draft. We ask him who has been the best player in light blue so far this year, the team's deficienies, how bad Mix Diskerud has been this year, and how Frank Lampard is the team's original sin. We close by asking him about the leaky back four. Give it a listen!

Proletariat Housing

Wed, 05 Aug 2015 11:20:47 -0000

Rejoice because Filibuster is back to meet your ears on this Wednesday morning. Adam, Jason, and Ben are here to talk about what is going on with D.C. United these past two games, their comebacks from 2-0 down in both, and Taylor Kemp's ridiculous goal. Then we have to talk about what is wrong with the defense, and we specifically talk about Perry Kitchen and Steve Birnbaum. We then get into a news roundup! We talk about Populous being selected as the architect for the D.C. United stadium, talk about Andy Najar possibly being sold and what they would mean for United, and some disappointing news about United's academy. We breakdown D.C. United's upcoming game the Montreal Impact, and talk about Didier Drogba and the fixture congestion that Montreal is currently facing. We end the show by answering some of your Twitterbox questions. Give it a listen!

Other crabcakes are garbage

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 11:26:10 -0000

Adam, Jason, and Ben are back with an extra-long edition of Filibuster! We start off by talk about D.C. United's comeback victory over the Philadelphia Union. We talk about how impressive the comeback was, how they managed it, and the key play of Nick Deleon, Perry Kitchen, and Alvaro Saborio. We then have to talk about the first 188 seconds of the game, and we ponder why United has to come from behind so often this season. We then talk about the United States' disappointing showing in the Gold Cup. We talk about how losing in the semi-finals is not okey, despite the fact that other teams in Concacaf are getting better, and then go full-in on Jurgen Klinsmann: his lineup choices and his roster choices. We end with a twitterbox question and name some players we would probably include instead. Finally, we welcome on Brian Dunseth to talk about D.C. United's weekend game against Real Salt Lake. We talk about Jeff Cassar's 4-3-3 versus Jason Kreis' diamond, the Luis Silva trade, how Javier Morales is ageless, the phenomenon of good teams losing to bad ones, and how to gameplan RSL. Brian Dunseth is great, so give it a listen!

Gin in lieu of money

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 11:39:24 -0000

It is a Tuesday, so that must mean that it is time for Filibuster to come back into your ears. We don't even let the fact that we've sent Adam on assignment prevent us from calling him while he's on vacation and making him talk about soccer. We start with the loss to FC Dallas: we talk about what we liked and didn't like from the defense as well as the great performance Andrew Dykstra put in. We then wonder what happened for each time at halftime, and then talk for awhile about Facundo Coria making us very, very sad. We then move on to preview D.C. United's first home game in years, when they take on the Philadelphia Union this Sunday on national TV. We wonder if the Union will try and do the same thing they did in the Open Cup, how Alvaro Saborio will fit in for United, and the fact that the Union have a midweek game. We end by talking USMNT and the Gold Cup, and mostly wonder if there is anything we can learn from the Cuba game. Give it a listen!

Entirely made of rust

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:22:54 -0000

Filibuster is back, and Ben, Jason, and Adam are joined by a very special guest: Sebastian Salazar from Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic! We start off by talking about the Gold Cup, even though we recorded before last night's 1-1 draw between the United States and Panama. We talk about what's wrong with the USMNT, ask whether or not they are sandbagging like the USWNT, and talk about Michael Bradley as a number 10. We also ponder whether or not there is a chance Perry Kitchen gets called in to replace Kyle Beckerman. Since Sebastian is here, we then had to ask him about Mexico. We let him explain what's wrong with the Mexico national team and ask whether there is anyone in their current pool who could help D.C. United. We finish with D.C. United against FC Dallas this weekend. We talk about whether or not United can shut down Mauro Diaz, how they can deal with Fabian Castillo, and ask where the creativity will come from since Fabian Espindola is suspended. We wrap up by flinging praise and Andrew Dykstra and Steve Birnbaum. Give it a listen!

Not the Neolithic, obviously

Thu, 09 Jul 2015 15:38:22 -0000

A late-in-the-week edition of Filibuster is here, but we would never leave you completely hanging. Jason, Adam, and Ben are back, and Adam starts off the episode with a rant about a certain new team down in Atlanta. We then move onto happier things, talking about the USWNT's 5-2 victory over Japan to win the 2015 World Cup. We talk about the brilliance of Carli Lloyd, praise Jill Ellis, talk about how Morgan Brian adapted to the new USWNT system, and talk about the rest of the defense and specifically Becky Sauerbrunn. We then have to move onto D.C. United and their two losses to the Philadelphia Union and the Seattle Sounders. We talk about the differences between the two games, and the play of Fabian Espindola. Hint: we're not happy with him. We finish up our MLS talk by mentioning a new funding source: Targeted Allocation Money. The USMNT is next on the list, with their opening match against Honduras now in the books. We talk about the men's team overall, how the diamond didn't work in this game, Timmy Chandler versus Jonathan Bornstein, and we pine over Andy Najar. Finally, we end the podcast with a question from our Twitterbox. Give it a listen!

I'm ejecting myself from the podcast

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 11:24:44 -0000

Since there is ever so much soccer, its a Filibuster on a Monday! We start by reminicing about howl long it has been since we recorded on a Sunday (miss you, Martin), before getting into the meat of the podcast. D.C. United actually played Chicago last week, and we talk about Conor Doyle's golazo and the formation that the team employed in that game. We also talk about the draw against Toronto FC, and start off with the stellar performance of Steve Birnbaum in that game. We then talk about the defense overall and how impressed we were by them and how they did not give up a goal against one of the highest-priced attacks in the league. Finally, we talk about how TFC didn't really create many chances, despite the popular narrative that they dominated the game. We move onto tomorrow's game against the Philadelphia Union in the US Open Cup, and how the Union have been burning up their starters in the league. We argue that they should concentrate on the Open Cup, because they have a better chance at pulling a 2013 D.C. United then doing well in this regular season. We also talk about Friday's game against the Seattle Sounders, who will be getting Clint Dempsey back from suspension but will be missing Obafemi Martins. We compare Dempsey's suspension to what Cuauhtémoc Blanco got, and then talk about what Dempsey will do in this game and how United will have to play to win. Finally, we talk more about the 2015 World Cup and start with discussing their high press. We ask whether or not missing Lauren Holiday and Megan Rapinoe made the USWNT better, their central midfield tactics, and how the United States will approach this game against Germany.

The nerdery of the interstate highway system

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 11:12:56 -0000

It is an extra-long episode of Filibuster today, both because there is so much soccer to talk about and because Adam has abandoned us for fairer climes. Jason, Ben, and Leanne press onwards, opening the show talking about D.C. United's 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the US Open Cup. We talk about how, despite leaving the game a little late, it is still a good win, as well as talking about Jalen Robinson specifically and what we want to see from him going forward. We then move onto D.C. United's 2-1 comeback victory over the New England Revolution. We talk about how the beginning of the game wasn't great, and then break down Fabian Espindola's role, whether it be goal scorer or provider. With a curse to the MLS schedule makers, we then move onto tonight's game against the Chicago Fire, and talk about Mike Magee, what worries about the Fire but why in the end United should beat them (because they're not very good right now). For the last MLS game of the week, we wrap up by talking about the Toronto FC game on the weekend. Sebastian Giovinco still scares us, Toronto FC can play physical like we do, and United's best strategy might actually be to just bypass the midfield to get the ball away from Michael Bradley. And since there wasn't enough soccer to talk about, we have to break down the USWNT and their game against Colombia. We talk about why you shouldn't feel great even with the win, the yellow cards received by Lauren Holiday and Megan Rapinoe, the ever-changing right midfielder, and how to win in spite of your flaws. It is a super-sized episode, so strap in and give it a listen!

There's a reason they're not called Courtmanchebucks

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 11:06:01 -0000

When you wish upon a star, makes no difference where you are, any Filibuster your heart desires, will come to you! Filibuster is back on its regularly scheduled Tuesday delivery time, and Adam, Jason, and Ben have some soccer talk for you. We start off with D.C. United's loss to Orlando City, and we have to talk about the state of United's attack. We also talk about where Chris Rolfe can be most effective, the play of Chris Korb and Taylor Kemp, and the larger width issue that they bring and that is also up the field. We then talk about tomorrow night's US Open Cup between D.C. United and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. We talk about its streaming, how they're scoring (and giving up) tons of goals, and what lineup we expect to see. We then move onto Sunday's game against the New England Revolution, talking about their season so far. We talk about their (sometimes) potent attack and how United can keep from failing against them. Finally, we talk about the Women's World Cup and the USWNT. We talk about how awesome Julie Johnston and Becky Sauerbrunn have been, the midfielders and also "midfielders" that Jill Ellis has played, and what we expect to happen today against Nigeria. Its a jam-packed show, so make like peanut-butter and give it a listen!

Acknowledge its existence with silence

Wed, 10 Jun 2015 10:57:44 -0000

Ben has returned from Brazil, and so is back with Jason and Adam to bring you Filibuster on this lovely Wednesday. We start off talking about D.C. United's record playing during World Cups, which is not very good in recent memory. We then try and assign some blame on the game winning goal, talk about how Toronto played 2 games when D.C. United played five in the same span, what United can do about its tired squad going forward, and we bring up Jalen Robinson and his time with the US U-23s. We then have to talk about the newest D.C. United stadium news, and are happy that they're going to Buzzard Point (even though Ben is sad he's defending corporations). We then move onto this weekend's game against Orlando City Soccer Club, and open by wondering what position Brek Shea will play. We talk about how awesome Cyle Larin is, how much we still hate Orlando City, and how we get the season sweep from them. We end by talking about the USA's first game in the Women's World Cup, their play and why they should be better, and go around the rest of the results through one round. Give it a listen!

Mistaking Baltimore for Brazil

Wed, 03 Jun 2015 11:19:41 -0000

Despite some technical difficulties last night and the fact that Ben is editing this episode from Brazil, neither snow nor rain nor humidity nor Fiyur could stop this podcast from getting to you. Adam, Jason, and Leanne are here to talk you through the metric crapton of MLS games that D.C. United has played and that D.C. United will play (and probably games that United is currently playing as you listen). But before any of that, we talk about the epic bombshells of news that have been dropping, starting with D.C. United's draw for the Concacaf Champions League. We also have to talk about the leak that D.C. United could be talking to Virginia about possibly building a stadium in Loudoun County or Woodbridge. Finally, of course, we have to talk about the FIFA corruption scandal that broke last Wednesday, the re-election of Sepp Blatter on Friday, and then the resignation of Sepp Blatter yesterday. We talk quickly about the loss to the Portland Timbers, which feels like a year ago now, as well as the victory against the Philadelphia Union over the weekend. Then we transition to the future and talk about tonight's game against the Chicago Fire and this weekend's game against Toronto FC. Finally, we end with our preview of the USWNT and the Women's World Cup, which kicks off this Saturday in Canada! This show is literally overflowing with soccer awesomeness, so give it a listen!

Making up nonsense theories

Wed, 27 May 2015 11:07:22 -0000

Another day, another Filibuster for your listening pleasure. Jason, Adam, and Ben are back to talk about D.C. United versus the New England Revolution and we start be spending too much time on how obvious the red cards were. We then move onto what bothered us most about that game, the (lone?) standout play of Facundo Coria, our annoyance at the goal celebration, and Ben Olsen's subs and the positional battles they foretell. We then talk about tonight's game against the Portland Timbers. We talk about Portland missing Diego Valeri, and how the Timbers will play in this game. Finally, we move onto the weekend game against the Philadelphia Union. We have a meetup before that game that you should come to! We ask how United can avoid another disappointment against the Union, while also discussing some NEW silliness with their goalkeeping situation. Give it a listen!

The international date line is a legitimate thing

Wed, 20 May 2015 11:07:51 -0000

And now here comes the 131st edition of Filibuster to please your ears on this fine Wednesday. Adam, Jason, and Ben look back at the week that was, and start off by talking about how slow D.C. United looked against the Philadelphia Union and asking whether or not they should just burn the tape of the game and move on. We also talk about the right side of D.C. United's attack, Chris Rolfe and Miguel Aguilar, and Ben Olsen's substitutions in each game. We end the look-back by talking about filling out the various positions with the further injuries the team has, with a special focus on Davy Arnaud. We then talk about the upcoming game against Matt Reis' New England Revolution. We are happy for Charlie Davies even though he isn't here anymore, we talk about the Revs pressing and attack, and we break down how you can get three points against them. Finally, we crack open the Twitterbox and answer your questions! We mention our meetup that is happening in a week and a half, talk about Luis Silva's injury, and discuss which starters could be pushed to the bench when everyone is healthy. Give it a listen!

Greenwich Albion Yacht Club

Tue, 12 May 2015 11:07:31 -0000

D.C. United have three matches in eight days, so there is plenty to talk about on the newest episode of Filibuster! Adam, Jason, and Ben start off by talking about D.C. United's 1-1 draw against Sporting Kansas City and how it is disappointing to drop points at home, even against good teams. We then talk about Michael Farfan and Nick DeLeon, Chris Korb and Taylor Kemp, Luis Silva, and the massive amount of squad rotation and competition that is going to take hold in May. We then talk about United's midweek game against Orlando City and try and diagnose why the Lions aren't scoring any goals. We also talk about their young Canadian starlet, Cyle Larin, their gameplan and how to stop it, and then talk about current Lion and former Union player Amobi Okugo. Speaking of the Philadelphia Union, they are a bad soccer team right now. We talk about whether or not we see Jim Curtin or Nick Sakiewicz getting fired this year, their 345 goalkeepers this season, and how to best extract three points from them this Sunday. Give it a listen!

We can try with our minds

Tue, 05 May 2015 11:11:15 -0000

Another Tuesday means another great episode from your friends at Filibuster! Ben, Adam, and Jason talk about D.C. United's 2-0 win over Columbus Crew SC and ask whether or not this is the way that Bennyball is supposed to work? We break down Crew Sc's tactics in this game, the Chris Rolfe and Fabian Espindola goal, the squad rotation that will be necessary throughout May and June, and Sean Franklin's set piece goal. After disposing of the Crew, we have to talk about Bill Hamid's extension and what it means for D.C. United. Finally, we talk about this weekend's game against Sporting Kansas City and have to start with whatever is going on with Benny Feilhaber's hair. We then move into more on-the-field matters, asking what is the story with the Sporks this year and what United should do against them to take advantage. We end by talking about Dom Dwyer and what United should do to gameplan the Sporks. Give it a listen! And finally, we're having a Black and Red United meetup on May 30. You can find all the details at https://www.facebook.com/events/950257298340362/ . Come join us!

Some other jerk horse

Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:15:34 -0000

It is a Wednesday Filibuster this week, so strap in and get ready. Jason, Adam, and Ben open the show with a visit to Mandyville before launching into D.C. United's 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps. We discuss the team's overall performance, the return of Fabian Espindola, D.C. United's formation options going forward, the success of the team and their popular perception around the league, and the coming logjam in midfield. We then preview the upcoming match against the Columbus Crew and start with their overall performance this season, which may not be as impressive as everyone is making it out to be. We then dive into their style of play this year versus last, teams getting into the heads of other teams, whether or not Gregg Berhalter is a supervillain, and what formation United should play. We end the show by breaking open the Twitterbox to talk about D.C. United's 745 games coming up in May. Give it a listen!

Fall at the ground and miss

Tue, 21 Apr 2015 10:58:51 -0000

It is Tuesday, and that means that it is Filibuster time! Jason, Ben, and Adam review D.C. United's tie against the Houston Dynamo and wonder if giving up leads is becoming a trend and whether or not we need to worry about it. We then ask whether or not Houston actually outplayed United like the mainstream media says they did, the lack of confidence shown by D.C. United's forwards, and the team's overall play. We then break down Ricardo Clark's goal and pass around some blame, before talking about the context of D.C. United's 11 points thus far this season. We then bring on Jon Szerkes of 86 Forever, SB Nation's Vancouver Whitecaps blog, to talk about United's trip to the Pacific Northwest. We ask what has changed since their opening loss to Toronto FC, their most recent game against Real Salt Lake, and their current formation. We then get into VWFC's shaky defense as a whole and Jordan Harvey and Sam Adekube in particular, Matias Laba and his importance to the team, and end by asking how United should gameplan Vancouver. Give it a listen!

No apparent reason and no long-term plan

Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:13:01 -0000

Another Tuesday means another Filibuster, and all is right with the world. Adam, Jason, and Ben start by talking about D.C. United's 2-2 draw against the New York Red Bulls. We talk about Perry Kitchen's overall performance, what he and Davy Arnaud did differently in this game versus the game in Red Bull Arena, the two set piece goals that United gave up late, Kori Opare's role in those goals specifically, and we look at the differences between New York and United's set piece strategy. We then talk about United's upcoming match against the Houston Dynamo, talk about the strange season that they have had so far, what effect Owen Coyle has had on the team, and their most recent win against the Montreal Impact. Finally, we open the Twitterbox and answer your questions about Miguel Aguilar and what Jairo Arrieta's role will be when Fabian Espindola comes back. Give it a listen!

It'll be a drunk summer

Wed, 08 Apr 2015 11:30:36 -0000

OCSC, how much do we love bill hamid, keeping him around on a dp contract, nick deleon and michael farfan, bill hamid save of the week NYRB-DCU, who saw this coming, BWP, what does dcu need to do to be better, what is bennyball, in depth on bennyball, what does DCU need to do to be better in this game Filibuster rides again into your ears to give you all the news you need about D.C. United, soccer, and rice poofs. We start out by talking about the game against Orlando City Soccer Club, including writing a love letter to Bill Hamid, giving Bill Hamid a designated player contract, Nick DeLeon and Michael Farfan, and how Hamid is up for save of the week and you should vote for him (even you, Toronto fans!). We then talk about this weekend's game between New York Red Bulls and D.C. United, and start off by asking who saw United and the Metros being the two best teams in the Eastern conference by this point in the season. We also talk about Bradley Wright-Phillips and what D.C. United needs to do to be better in this game than the previous one against New York. However, in the middle of all of this NYRB talk, we take a long look into what Bennyball actually is and what its defining characteristics are. Give it a listen!

You have to educate yourselves about soccer, you dumb Americans

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 11:21:02 -0000

Despite a computer eating last week's episode, we cannot be held back. The Filibuster crew is back, though we have sent Adam to Belgium to secure Andy Najar's return. Jason, Ben, and Ryan start off by talking about D.C. United's win over the LA Galaxy, and tallk about how Taylor Kemp and Kofi Opare impressed us. We also ask whether or not United's defensive "bend but don't break" strategy is sustainable, and whether or not their reliance on big plays early in the season is worrying or heartening. We then briefly mention the USMNT game that is most likely happening before you listen to this, and talk about what we want to see out of this game versus what we expect to see out of this game. We aren't very encouraged, so prove us wrong, Jurgen! Finally, we bring on Michael Citro from The Mane Land to talk about United's first ever game against Orlando City SC. We talk about their injuries and how that has forced thm into a formation change, what its like to have a designated player like Kaka, why did Pedro Ribeiro have a shirt with no numbers, Adrian Heath, Sean St. Ledger, Donovan Ricketts, and, of course, LEWIS NEAL. Give it a listen!

Drams and tinctures

Tue, 17 Mar 2015 11:27:59 -0000

The Filibuster crew is back yet again, and without a D.C. United game this weekend we talk about other news surrounding United and soccer in America. We talk about the labor peace agreement signed between the team and UNITE HERE Local 25, and what that might tell us about the stadium progress overall. We talk about Dave Kasper's extension and title enhancement, including dicussing a possible conspiracy theory about the title. We then talk about the USWNT's win in the Algarve Cup and the upcoming Gold Cup for the USMNT. Finally, we briefly talk about the four players that United might send down to the Richmond Kickers (but Ben misses an obvious one). We then bring on Jason Iapicco from Once A Metro and the Red Bull Rant to preview this weekend's game against the New York/New Jersey MetroStars. We ask him what is going on with this brand new team, the revamped midfield with Sascha Kljestan and Felipe, the two new center backs, and the left wing situation and whether Jesse Marsch will change formation. We then have to talk about Red Bull as owners and the Mike Petke situation, and we end by asking how the Red Bulls will play against United and how United should play against them. Give it a listen!

A hair commercial come to life

Tue, 10 Mar 2015 11:44:33 -0000

A new Filibuster is ready to be heard by you! No, we don't record the whole episode in the passive voice, but we sure do try. Ben, Adam, Jason, and Leanne are back to talk about the two most recent D.C. United games, both of which were wins. We take the second leg against LD Alajuelense and the first game against the Montreal Impact together, and talk about the performances of Jairo Arrieta and Chris Ponitus, the play of Chris Korb, how we will kinda like Conor Doyle (especially at his age and price point), and about how dirty Miguel Aguilar is. We then talk about the United States women's national team and their current performance in the Algarve Cup in Portugal. We talk about what the heck Jill Ellis is doing, whether Ellis or Jurgen Klinsmann are a more baffling coach, and whether or not this summer's World Cup will be rough for the US women. We then dip into the Twitterbox and take two player comparison questions. We answer whether Nick DeLeon will be replaced by Miguel Aguilar, and when Markus Halsti will come and take Davy Arnaud's spot. We end the show talking about hair, headbands, mullets, and more, so you know it's a good show. GIve it a listen!

It's the tourism police

Tue, 03 Mar 2015 12:35:00 -0000

The Filibuster gang is still sad about Thursday night, but we're here for you. Adam, Ben, Jason, and Donald talk about what the hell happened in D.C. United's Concacaf Champions League game against LD Alajuelense, including dissecting the play of Andrew Dykstra, Steve Birnbaum and Bobby Boswell, and Davy Arnaud and Perry Kitchen. We also talk about the scheduling of the game and theorize if there would be any way to move it even a little later. Donald then regales us with the epic story of his cab ride during his layover leaving Costa Rica. If nothing else, please listen to this story: it involves the tourism police! We then turn back to soccer and talk about the second leg of the CCL quarterfinals, and ask if D.C. United can climb the mountain before them both offensively and defensively. We also discuss whether or not any of the likes of Jairo Arrieta, Miguel Aguilar, or Michael Farfan should start this game. In the third segment, we preview D.C. United's opening weekend match against the Montreal Impact, because we are optimists. We look at their first CCL game, whether they can translate that success into MLS, and whether or not the CCL will affect either team's performance on Saturday. Finally, in a rarely seen fourth segment, we have to talk about the collective bargaining between MLS and its players' union. We talk about how there may or may not have been some progress in negotiations, give our predictions as to whether the season will start on time, and beat the drum for the University of California solution to the problem. It is a jam-packed episode, so give it a listen!

Mosh pit of confusion

Tue, 24 Feb 2015 12:39:53 -0000

Ben ate the intro to this episode, so it is an in media res version of Filibuster! Adam, Jason, and Ben welcome on Matt Doyle from MLSsoccer.com to talk about all things Eastern Conference as we get closer and closer to the season. We talk about whether the New England Revolution can repeat their amazing run from last year, New York, what Orlando City will do, talk about D.C. United's new residency academy, and so much more. In the second segment we actually introduce the show, talk about the disappointment that was D.C. United versus FC Dallas, and then preview the upcoming match against LD Alajualense in the Concacaf Champions League. Real soccer coming your way this Friday! Give it a listen!

There's books and other things to do

Tue, 17 Feb 2015 12:41:48 -0000

Welcome to the all-musical episode of Filibuster, where we sing you the entire week's news about D.C. United! That's not actually true, but hope that you can make it through the very bad singing at the beginning because we do eventually talk about the ATX Pro Challenge, the most awesome of armadillo sheriff trophies, D.C. United's defense, the return of Bill Hamid (already in fine form), Miguel Aguilar and the right midfield in general, and the style of play that D.C. United took in these two games. We then move into roster updates, and talk about D.C. United releasing Dan Metzger and Andrew Driver as well as the new trialists coming in to try and get the third goalkeeper spot. Finally, we talk about the new interpretations of rules that the Professional Referee Organization will be implementing, including the offside rule and persistent infringement. We also through in some talk of what possible rule change we would like to see to make teams and leagues take concussions more seriously. Give it a listen!

Philadelphia is just a fancy Baltimore

Wed, 11 Feb 2015 12:32:50 -0000

Despite some technical difficulties that eventually cost us Jason, the Filibuster crew is dedicated to its craft. We start off by talking about D.C. United's preseason losses and whether or not we should be worried by them. We then talk about the positioning of Chris Pontius and whether he is going to feature more as a forward or as a winger, how Markus Halsti has looked so far, and players such as Bill Hamid and Luis Silva returning from injuries. We finish up the first segment talking about trialists who have come and gone and then talk about D.C. United's acquisition of Michael Farfan. We then talk about D.C. United's new secondary jersey and the different crest that is upon it. We end the podcast by talking about the collective bargaining agreement and whether or not we think there will eventually be a strike over the issue of free agency. Give it a listen!

This progressively more mean-spirited winter

Tue, 03 Feb 2015 14:53:37 -0000

Despite being out on vacation, my dedication to bringing you this podcast knows no bounds. This week, Jason, Adam, and Leanne are back to talk about the beginning of D.C. United's preseason. They start by talking about D.C. United's first preseason game, against Orlando City SC. REAL SOCCER! They talk about Chris Pontius' goal, Diego Restrepo's howler, and the players that have been both cut and added to the roster after that game. The team then moves on to talk about Jurgen Klinsmann, the USMNT, and their game against Chile. While talking about Steve Birnbaum, they also talk about the 3-5-2 as a whole, Jermaine Jones, and the madness that is Klinsmann's mind right now. Finally, they bust open the Twitterbox to hear what all of our listeners have to say. Give it a listen!

Don Garber sends his regards

Wed, 28 Jan 2015 12:30:32 -0000

Adam is back from his scouting trip to Alaska, and Filibuster is back in your ears. We start off by talking all things D.C. United preseason trialists: Andrew Driver and David Estrada, Rocket Rod Dyachenko, the center backs (Futty Danso, Rauwshawn McKenzie, and Sean St Ledger), and the goalkeeping trialists that are Diego Restrepo, Richard McCallum, and Riccardo Anedda. We then talk about injuries suffered this season (Eddie Johnson and Michael Seaton) and at the end of last season (Luis Silva, Chris Rolfe, Andrew Dykstra, and Conor Doyle). It could be an interesting forward pairing to start the year if these players don't start getting health (but most of them are doing so). When then talk about Perry Kitchen, Steve Birnbaum, and the USMNT's Camp Cupcake. They play Chile tonight, and they may do so in a strange formation. Is Jurgen Klinsmann actually just Tom Soehn? Finally, we introduce a new segment entitled "Metro Offseason Failure" before taking some of your Twitterbox questions. Give it a listen!

Tony Montana, but with old bay

Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:56:38 -0000

The SuperDraft is over, and your SuperFilibuster crew are here to tell you all about it. Adam is on assignment on a frozen tundra somewhere, so Jason and Ben are joined by Ryan and Leanne about all things D.C. United. We start off by talking about D.C. United's two picks in the MLS SuperDraft, starting with first round pick Miguel Aguilar. We talk about the fact that he uses an international roster spot, what we expect from him, and whether or not we thing he will make the team given the current uncertainty around roster sizes due to the CBA. We then move on to talk about second-round pick Dan Metzger, the fact that he already has an MLS contract, his homegrown player status with NYRB, and whether there is room on the team for both him and Jared Jeffrey. We then move on to talk about D.C. United's trade with Orlando City SC for forward Jairo Arrieta. What talk about his abrasiveness. what we expect from him this season, and where he fits in with this team. We then talk D.C. United jersey leaks and speculate wildly based on two extremely small pieces of fabric. We end by going around the league, but mostly talking about Toronto FC and the Colorado Rapids. Give it a listen!

Allsvensken!

Tue, 13 Jan 2015 12:26:18 -0000

It is MLS SuperDraft week, and that means that it is time for our yearly chat with Top Drawer Soccer's Travis Clark, the expert on all things college soccer. We talk about Cyle Larin, Cristian Roldan, and the other top players in the draft, the depth (or lack thereof) of talent in this draft, and the various goalkeepers in the draft (and where D.C. United should take them). We then ask Travis about picking for need versus picking the best available player, the Generation Adidas class this year, prospects from around greater DMV area, the effect of USL PRO, and whether or not there are any D.C. United Academy players who might sign soon. After we bid farewell to Travis, we turn our attention to D.C. United news. We talk about SB Nation's mock SuperDraft, the signing of Markus Halsti, how Halsti will fit in with Perry Kitchen and Davy Arnaud, the callup of Steve Birnbaum and Perry Kitchen to the USMNT, the Concacaf Champions League, and United's coaching changes. It is a jam-packed show, so give it a listen! Note: There is some joking about the Metro in this podcast, before we knew the full seriousness of the tragedy. We apologize for the tastelessness of the joke.

It was just really hot gin

Tue, 06 Jan 2015 13:39:12 -0000

After a week off for the holidays, the Filibuster crew is rested and ready to take on 2015! We start by walking our way through the Hate Index, which measures the teams that are least hated and most hated by D.C. United fans. You won't believe the two teams that top the list! (Yes, you will) We then answer some of your twitterbox questions about Luis Silva and his national team prospects and whether or not United should give Bill Hamid a designated player contract. Give it a listen!

This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps

Tue, 23 Dec 2014 12:54:01 -0000

Filibuster is back for your holiday travel listening needs! It is an all stadium episode, because we just had to dedicate an entire show to the biggest news in D.C. United's history. We talk about the vote itself, whether or not we expected it to be unanimous, and when we are all going to run out to Buzzard Point with our tools and bricks to just start building. We also talk about the road that lead D.C. United here, including Poplar Point and Prince George's County, and how this ended being probably the best possible location that United could have ever gotten (and therefore worth the wait). We talk about two key figures in the history of the stadium deal, Muriel Bowser and Kevin Payne, before moving onto the building itself and what we want to see in a new stadium. Finally, we talk about Brian Straus' article about the history of the stadium deal, and talk about whether or not we want to see United update their brand as they enter their new home. This is probably our last episode for 2014, so give it a listen!

We're going to show those Serial people how it's done

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:17:29 -0000

Adam is out with some sort of goat flu, and some Ben and Jason welcome Ryan back to the podcast and then things quickly spiral out of control. We first talk about the D.C. United stadium deal, which is on the agenda for Wednesday's City Council meeting. If it passes, it would be the most important thing to happen in D.C. United's history, so we talk about it for a bit. When then move into a D.C. United news roundup, talking about Fabian Espindola's red card, United's options for while he is out, and the Concacaf Champions League overall. Then, over Jason's protests, we talk a little bit about the bad game that was the College Cup and Virginia's victory. We then move into the MLS Expansion Draft and talk about the two players that D.C. United lost: LEWIS NEAL and Tommy McNamara. We talk about what we get for them, who we could have lost, how this compared to what we thought was going to happen, and other notable players taken by Orlando City SC and New York City FC. We also break in to talk about the newest Garth Lagerway news dropped by Twitter oracle Taylor Twellman. Finally, we bust open the Twitterbox and talk about who could possibly vote against Chris Rolfe and what kind of player we want D.C. United to pursue with their GarberBucks. It's a wacky one so give it a listen!

If you want to get really obscure

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 12:20:37 -0000

Monday was the single busiest day in MLS this season, and the Filibuster team is here to help walk you through everything that happened. We talk about the international roster spots that D.C. United traded to both Orlando City SC and NYCFC in exchange for GarberBucks. the trade with the Houston Dynamo for Andrew Driver and a draft pick in exchange for Joe Willis and Samuel Inkoom, the contract options that were declined, Jeff Parke specifically, and the names that are on D.C. United's protected list. We then talk about actual soccer on the field, going back to MLS Cup between the LA Galaxy and New England Revolution. We break down the game by going through the three goals, and talk about Robbie Keane's performance overall. We go around MLS in this offseason so far, and talk about the defenders Orlando City has acquired, which expansion team we think is doing a better job so far, and what is going on with Sporting Kansas City. We end the episode going through the expansion draft protected lists of all the other MLS teams to see who OCSC and NYCFC might be taking on Wednesday. Give it a listen!

Voting present

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 12:29:44 -0000

We are delayed by a day, but don't worry, Filibuster is back. We start off by talking about the MLS Cup Playoffs and with the New England Revolution vs. New York Red Bulls. We talk about whether or not this series matched our expecations, Tim Cahill replacing Bradley Wright-Phillips, and the tactics of the two teams. We then move into Seattle Sounders vs. LA Galaxy, and wonder how the Sounders lost that series and take a look at the performances overall. We close by talking about MLS Cup and who we think (and hope) will win. We then talk about the D.C. United stadium plan and the DC Council for a long time, including using such words as "supplemental budget" and "first reading." We try to walk you through what actually happened yesterday and what it means for the team. We then talk about the MLS Best XI, which features two D.C. United players in Bill Hamid and Bobby Boswell, as well as talking about MLS Coach of the Year Ben Olse. Finally, we end the show with some Goat or Fox on Jared Jeffrey, Samuel Inkoom, and Eddie Johnson. Give it a listen!

Pine for the weather of Monday

Tue, 25 Nov 2014 12:34:49 -0000

It is Tuesday and so that means that Filibuster is back once again, to hopefully help your Thanksgiving commutes. We start by talking about the MLS Playoffs and that means talking about New England Revolution vs. New York Red Bulls. We talk about the refereeing, offside calls, Bradley Wright-Phillips' yellow card, and whether or not this Revs would have a chance against either team from the West. Speaking of the West, we then move to talk about LA Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders. We talk about whether or not we would want Marcelo Sarvas for D.C. United, the gameplay between the first and second matches, and Kevin Stott's comments. Finally, we open the Twitterbox and talk about Thomas McNamara, briefly mention that there will be lots of stadium news today, go through the Cake or death posts so far on the site (and turn them into goat or fox), talk about fullbacks, and end with our Thanksgiving food and beverage pairing for hatewatching the rest of the playoffs. Give it a listen!

Kyle Porter weather

Tue, 18 Nov 2014 12:39:19 -0000

It is Tuesday, so that means it must be Filibuster day! Adam, Jason, and Ben are all back in your ears to talk about D.C. United and the upcoming expansion draft. We go through some of the key players on D.C. United's roster and give our opinions on whether or not the team should use a protected slot on them. We then welcome Alicia Rodriguez of The Goat Parade to the show to talk about the Chivas USA dispersal draft. We talk about a number of players that D.C. United could possibly get in the draft, such as Marky Delgado, Thomas McNamara, Andrew Jean-Baptiste, Oswaldo Minda, Danny Toia, and Marvin Chavez. We even talk about Dan Kennedy, even though there is no chance he comes to D.C. United. Finally, we go around MLS and look at the upcoming playoff games this weekend, even though Ben can only predict series results and not individual games. Give it a listen!