Filibuster Podcast

Donovan Pines is on the U-23 roster, and Filibuster is here to talk about it. Jason, Adam, and Ben talk about the USMNT's Olympic Qualifying process, and how it isn't as locked up as some might think. We also talk about a bunch of rumors, including Brendan Hines-Ike and Robertha, as well as the kinds of players that we want D.C. United to sign and the mechanisms they could use to make that happen. In the second segment, Jason and Adam talk to D.C. United midfielder Russell Canouse about the upcoming season in all of its particulars. Give it a listen! 0:00 Intro 10:09 D.C. United news and rumors 46:16 Russell Canouse Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

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 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.

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 Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

D.C. United'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 Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

The 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! Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

D.C. United 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 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.

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 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.

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! Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

Filibuster is 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! Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

The 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 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.

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 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.

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 Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

D.C. United 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 Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

D.C. United'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 Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

D.C. United 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 Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

In this episode of Filibuster, 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 Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

D.C. United 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 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.

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! Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

We 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. Thank you for listening to Filibuster! You can find everything that we write on Black and Red United, and if you like what we do you can support us monthly on Patreon or tip us any time on Pinecast. “Intro” is always the first chapter, so if you want to get straight to the soccer, check the time codes.

This 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 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.