RFK Refugees Podcast
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Podcast hosted by Ted Meyer and Jon Hoffman covering DC United, Washington Spirit, USMNT, and USWNT. Also, occasionally offer opinions about green sauce...
2026 kit leak... Meh... #DCU www.footyheadlines.com/2025/12/adid...
Exclusive: DC United 2026 Home Kit Leaked
We can leak D.
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December 21, 2025 at 12:09 AM
2026 kit leak... Meh... #DCU www.footyheadlines.com/2025/12/adid...
#DCU should give him a call. They desperately need chance creation, they have the open DP slot but not necessarily the international slot. Not to mention they desperately need something to make them more relevant. Can we honestly say this would make things worse at the team right now?
Bet my life savings on Reyna coming to MLS
Gio Reyna in Gladbach's 2-0 loss @ former club BVB: 65 minutes, 46 touches, 1 shot (deflected wide), 26/33 passing (79%), 0.54 xG+xA, 1/2 on dribbles, 2 recoveries, 2 def actions, 3/5 ground duels won, 0/4 aerials, 2 fouls drawn, 0 committed, 1 nutmeg of Felix Nmecha
Fourth straight start, at least
Fourth straight start, at least
December 19, 2025 at 11:44 PM
#DCU should give him a call. They desperately need chance creation, they have the open DP slot but not necessarily the international slot. Not to mention they desperately need something to make them more relevant. Can we honestly say this would make things worse at the team right now?
More moves. Ball playing CB. Could be a good pair with Bartlett if he stays #DCU
Expecting D.C. United to complete a trade with NY Red Bulls for center back Sean Nealis (144 starts) for financial considerations, per sources. #mls
December 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
More moves. Ball playing CB. Could be a good pair with Bartlett if he stays #DCU
With DCU taking the draft this seriously, an arrangement for the MLS2 HAS to be shortly announced. I understand we are months past the “in 48 hours” statement by Levien, but…you’d have to think it’s coming.
December 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
With DCU taking the draft this seriously, an arrangement for the MLS2 HAS to be shortly announced. I understand we are months past the “in 48 hours” statement by Levien, but…you’d have to think it’s coming.
Lol wut? #DCU
Erkut Sogut: Baribo "probably one of the biggest signings for the club in history"
Says coach René Weiler wants "high-pressing and transitional attacking football... we will press high. So I think that will suit Tai very well"
"We have a clear pathway. We have a clear vision"
Says coach René Weiler wants "high-pressing and transitional attacking football... we will press high. So I think that will suit Tai very well"
"We have a clear pathway. We have a clear vision"
December 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Lol wut? #DCU
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Edison Flores, Boris Enow, Gabriel Pirani, Nigel Robertha, and Zoltan Stieber were all 7-figure acquisitions. Mohanad Jeahze, José Fajardo, Erik Sorga, Victor Pálsson all cost $500k or more.
You can't be a mid-level MLS spender and miss this often.
You can't be a mid-level MLS spender and miss this often.
December 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Edison Flores, Boris Enow, Gabriel Pirani, Nigel Robertha, and Zoltan Stieber were all 7-figure acquisitions. Mohanad Jeahze, José Fajardo, Erik Sorga, Victor Pálsson all cost $500k or more.
You can't be a mid-level MLS spender and miss this often.
You can't be a mid-level MLS spender and miss this often.
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This is fighting a battle from the past for D.C. United, who have long been accused of not spending on players despite evidence to the contrary.
Anecdotally, over the last 6 months this complaint finally dried up. People have caught up: their problem hasn't been spending, it's been talent eval.
Anecdotally, over the last 6 months this complaint finally dried up. People have caught up: their problem hasn't been spending, it's been talent eval.
December 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
This is fighting a battle from the past for D.C. United, who have long been accused of not spending on players despite evidence to the contrary.
Anecdotally, over the last 6 months this complaint finally dried up. People have caught up: their problem hasn't been spending, it's been talent eval.
Anecdotally, over the last 6 months this complaint finally dried up. People have caught up: their problem hasn't been spending, it's been talent eval.
Simmonds also has pro-level experience with Richmond. Registered a goal in 12 appearances. #DCU
DC has the number one pick and UVA freshman (and Richmond native) Nicholas Simmonds has signed a GA deal.
He'll be sold to Europe for a nice profit within 3 years.
It makes too much sense for DC to grab him.
So they'll probably trade the pick. 🫤
He'll be sold to Europe for a nice profit within 3 years.
It makes too much sense for DC to grab him.
So they'll probably trade the pick. 🫤
Major League Soccer today announced the eligible player list for the 2026 MLS SuperDraft, including five players who signed Generation adidas contracts or as pre-signed seniors. www.mlssoccer.com/news/major-l...
December 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Simmonds also has pro-level experience with Richmond. Registered a goal in 12 appearances. #DCU
Incredible how the Superdraft transformed from an event held in a ballroom to a Zoom Press conference. It is like the reverse of every league draft in American sports. #MLS
Major League Soccer today announced the eligible player list for the 2026 MLS SuperDraft, including five players who signed Generation adidas contracts or as pre-signed seniors. www.mlssoccer.com/news/major-l...
Major League Soccer Announces Eligible Player List for 2026 MLS SuperDraft | MLSSoccer.com
Five players sign Generation adidas contracts or as pre-signed seniors ahead of SuperDraft on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. ET
Media resources, including registration for the virtual No. 1 overall pick ...
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December 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Incredible how the Superdraft transformed from an event held in a ballroom to a Zoom Press conference. It is like the reverse of every league draft in American sports. #MLS
4.5 year contract is probably one of the longest I have seen #DCU give for a DP. This is a massive investment in Baribo to say the least...
D.C. United confirms trade for Israeli intl Tai Baribo from Philly. Terms presumably to be announced later today. He signs a DP contract through 2029-30 after making $810k overall this season.
D.C. United close to acquiring Tai Baribo (16 goals for Philadelphia Union) and signing him to a designated player contract, per sources.
December 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
4.5 year contract is probably one of the longest I have seen #DCU give for a DP. This is a massive investment in Baribo to say the least...
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⚫️🔴 BREAKING: D.C. United has completed the signing of Israel int'l Tai Baribo from the Philadelphia Union, per sources.
Cash transfer worth around $4m. Baribo becomes a DP for D.C. United.
Baribo, 27, has 35 goals in ~4,300 mins over last two seasons for Philly.
Cash transfer worth around $4m. Baribo becomes a DP for D.C. United.
Baribo, 27, has 35 goals in ~4,300 mins over last two seasons for Philly.
December 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
⚫️🔴 BREAKING: D.C. United has completed the signing of Israel int'l Tai Baribo from the Philadelphia Union, per sources.
Cash transfer worth around $4m. Baribo becomes a DP for D.C. United.
Baribo, 27, has 35 goals in ~4,300 mins over last two seasons for Philly.
Cash transfer worth around $4m. Baribo becomes a DP for D.C. United.
Baribo, 27, has 35 goals in ~4,300 mins over last two seasons for Philly.
You say that now, but that leaves Rowles and Tubbs as your starting CBs. #DCU
Not gonna lie, I’m really NOT gonna miss Bartlett
a man in a wig is saying `` and that 's okay '' .
ALT: a man in a wig is saying `` and that 's okay '' .
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December 15, 2025 at 11:34 PM
You say that now, but that leaves Rowles and Tubbs as your starting CBs. #DCU
Cornel to Orlando, Zimmerman to Toronto, and now Bartlett potentially leaving. Our list of possible defensive improvements grows thin...
a man standing in front of a candle with the words our list of allies grows thin on the bottom
ALT: a man standing in front of a candle with the words our list of allies grows thin on the bottom
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December 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Cornel to Orlando, Zimmerman to Toronto, and now Bartlett potentially leaving. Our list of possible defensive improvements grows thin...
@tombogert.bsky.social reporting that Bartlett is requesting a discussion about his future. #DCU is fielding offers for him. A LOT of questions if he leaves this window.
December 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
@tombogert.bsky.social reporting that Bartlett is requesting a discussion about his future. #DCU is fielding offers for him. A LOT of questions if he leaves this window.
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The hostility to the move can IMO be boiled down to 2 related points:
1. DCU fans have no trust in anyone at the club to make a good move. That's gonna take years to fix.
2. When DCU spends 7 figs, they've bought at several career value peaks. This deal feels like, for example, Edison Flores.
1. DCU fans have no trust in anyone at the club to make a good move. That's gonna take years to fix.
2. When DCU spends 7 figs, they've bought at several career value peaks. This deal feels like, for example, Edison Flores.
December 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The hostility to the move can IMO be boiled down to 2 related points:
1. DCU fans have no trust in anyone at the club to make a good move. That's gonna take years to fix.
2. When DCU spends 7 figs, they've bought at several career value peaks. This deal feels like, for example, Edison Flores.
1. DCU fans have no trust in anyone at the club to make a good move. That's gonna take years to fix.
2. When DCU spends 7 figs, they've bought at several career value peaks. This deal feels like, for example, Edison Flores.
Biggest thing still to solve for #DCU in 2026 will be chance creation. Baribo does nothing to solve. At least one of the new DPs should go toward solving this problem.
Should be a lil concerned about a CF that can't dribble or pass playing on a *probably* bad team, me thinks
December 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Biggest thing still to solve for #DCU in 2026 will be chance creation. Baribo does nothing to solve. At least one of the new DPs should go toward solving this problem.
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Good. They should also offer Seattle a bag for Minoungou, pick up Kent off of waivers, sign Haak, Coronel & Zimmerman in free agency.
Thoughts on this from DC’s perspective?
December 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Good. They should also offer Seattle a bag for Minoungou, pick up Kent off of waivers, sign Haak, Coronel & Zimmerman in free agency.
The Benteke replacement call is coming from inside the Acela corridor.
⚫️🔴 BREAKING: D.C. United is in advanced talks to sign Israel int'l forward Tai Baribo from the Philadelphia Union, per sources.
Would be a cash transfer worth around $4m. Baribo would be a designated player in D.C.
Almost done.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Would be a cash transfer worth around $4m. Baribo would be a designated player in D.C.
Almost done.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
D.C. United in advanced talks to sign Tai Baribo from Philadelphia: Sources
D.C. finished last in MLS in 2025 and is seeking a replacement for star forward Christian Benteke
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The Benteke replacement call is coming from inside the Acela corridor.
At this point... maybe it is time to just have free agency for all.
Stage 1 of the 2025 MLS Re-Entry Draft has been completed with no players selected.
Stage 2 of the Re-Entry Process will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Stage 2 of the Re-Entry Process will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
December 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
At this point... maybe it is time to just have free agency for all.
New player rumor dropping. RB Jordi Altena from the Dutch second division. Just turned 22 in December, so he would not be eligible for a U-22 initiative slot. #DCU
www.soccernews.nl/news/kkd-sen...
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KKD-sensatie staat mogelijk voor mooie buitenlandse transfer | Soccernews.nl
Afgelopen zomer werd hij nog transfervrij binnengehaald vanuit de tweede divisie, maar na een uitstekende eerste seizoenshelft moet RKC al weer gaan
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December 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
New player rumor dropping. RB Jordi Altena from the Dutch second division. Just turned 22 in December, so he would not be eligible for a U-22 initiative slot. #DCU
www.soccernews.nl/news/kkd-sen...
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