Filibuster Podcast

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 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 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 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 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 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.

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 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 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! 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.

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 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, chec

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. 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 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 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 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 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 y

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ca

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 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 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 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.

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 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 straig

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 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, 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. 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 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 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 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 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.