Rik Nary
@rikrawr.bsky.social
GIS individual that watches way too much local soccer and MLS as opposed to top-tier soccer
@capitalcitysoccer.bsky.social I know you like setting expectations. Not sure if you saw this on reddit
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DC United 2026 Benchmark Questionnaire Be Reasonable and Consider that we're looking for just growth, not an immediate supporters shield run
This form is crowdsourcing DC United 2026 Benchmarks
using the infinite wisdom of Discord and Reddit to determine how we should realistically look back at the DCU 2026.
Just setting some level of ex...
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December 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
@capitalcitysoccer.bsky.social I know you like setting expectations. Not sure if you saw this on reddit
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A roster announcement:
I have joined @yahoosports.bsky.social to cover USMNT, World Cup and other futbol fun through next summer. Excited to reconnect with the national team next week in Austin. Vamos! ⚽️
I have joined @yahoosports.bsky.social to cover USMNT, World Cup and other futbol fun through next summer. Excited to reconnect with the national team next week in Austin. Vamos! ⚽️
October 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
A roster announcement:
I have joined @yahoosports.bsky.social to cover USMNT, World Cup and other futbol fun through next summer. Excited to reconnect with the national team next week in Austin. Vamos! ⚽️
I have joined @yahoosports.bsky.social to cover USMNT, World Cup and other futbol fun through next summer. Excited to reconnect with the national team next week in Austin. Vamos! ⚽️
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“We’ve got to turn things around and create a winning atmosphere.”
NEW ON @wtopnews.bsky.social: I spoke to @dcunitedofficial.bsky.social's owners about the state of the MLS club, including:
- Firing GM Ally Mackay
- Roster building & spending for 2026
- Fans calling on them to sell #DCU
NEW ON @wtopnews.bsky.social: I spoke to @dcunitedofficial.bsky.social's owners about the state of the MLS club, including:
- Firing GM Ally Mackay
- Roster building & spending for 2026
- Fans calling on them to sell #DCU
Amid fan uproar, DC United ownership vows changes will make club competitive again - WTOP News
D.C. United ownership speaks to WTOP as the MLS club misses the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season.
wtop.com
September 26, 2025 at 11:59 AM
“We’ve got to turn things around and create a winning atmosphere.”
NEW ON @wtopnews.bsky.social: I spoke to @dcunitedofficial.bsky.social's owners about the state of the MLS club, including:
- Firing GM Ally Mackay
- Roster building & spending for 2026
- Fans calling on them to sell #DCU
NEW ON @wtopnews.bsky.social: I spoke to @dcunitedofficial.bsky.social's owners about the state of the MLS club, including:
- Firing GM Ally Mackay
- Roster building & spending for 2026
- Fans calling on them to sell #DCU
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On @us.theguardian.com, I wrote about the contrast between the Washington Spirit & DC United.
In DC, the Spirit haven't just narrowed the gap in terms of popularity & relevance, they may well have eliminated it.
United, on the other hand, are worse than ever: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
In DC, the Spirit haven't just narrowed the gap in terms of popularity & relevance, they may well have eliminated it.
United, on the other hand, are worse than ever: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Washington Spirit seize the moment as DC United stumble in city of unrest
The rise of the NWSL’s Spirit and fall of MLS’s United are emblematic of the two ownership groups’ commitment to fans and the culture of a unique city
www.theguardian.com
August 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
On @us.theguardian.com, I wrote about the contrast between the Washington Spirit & DC United.
In DC, the Spirit haven't just narrowed the gap in terms of popularity & relevance, they may well have eliminated it.
United, on the other hand, are worse than ever: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
In DC, the Spirit haven't just narrowed the gap in terms of popularity & relevance, they may well have eliminated it.
United, on the other hand, are worse than ever: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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The multitalented @thomasfloyd.bsky.social and @ellabrockway.bsky.social will continue writing soccer regularly for @postsports.bsky.social
July 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The multitalented @thomasfloyd.bsky.social and @ellabrockway.bsky.social will continue writing soccer regularly for @postsports.bsky.social
I've convinced myself via arguments in my head that he has always only had the long term plan in his mind, but never puts any priority on the short term, just flashes of luck as they slowly catch up (maybe)
July 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I've convinced myself via arguments in my head that he has always only had the long term plan in his mind, but never puts any priority on the short term, just flashes of luck as they slowly catch up (maybe)
Can someone please have @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social on their podcast to wax poetic about that #DCU open cup game last night #DCUnited
May 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Can someone please have @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social on their podcast to wax poetic about that #DCU open cup game last night #DCUnited
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This is exactly the move you'd expect from this ownership group.
And it's the exact opposite of what is needed for the club.
And it's the exact opposite of what is needed for the club.
D.C. United has Paul Pogba’s MLS discovery rights and, according to sources, has been engaged in contract talks for months.
Details:
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
Details:
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
Paul Pogba, looking to return after doping ban, in talks with D.C. United
Pogba, a 6-foot-3 central midfielder, is also believed to be exploring opportunities in Europe and the Middle East. He is expected to decide in the coming weeks.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
This is exactly the move you'd expect from this ownership group.
And it's the exact opposite of what is needed for the club.
And it's the exact opposite of what is needed for the club.
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Had a great conversation with Troy Lesesne about D.C. United's season thus far as well as the future.
Also, got clarification on DCU's player model for this season.
Go ahead and listen.
www.buzzsprout.com/8793/episode...
Also, got clarification on DCU's player model for this season.
Go ahead and listen.
www.buzzsprout.com/8793/episode...
Troy Lesesne on Tactics, Culture, and Expectations - Pitch Pass
After a solid (but not spectacular) start, D.C. United stumbled badly in their first big test of the season. What went wrong? Can it be corrected? Does this team have the talent to make...
www.buzzsprout.com
March 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Had a great conversation with Troy Lesesne about D.C. United's season thus far as well as the future.
Also, got clarification on DCU's player model for this season.
Go ahead and listen.
www.buzzsprout.com/8793/episode...
Also, got clarification on DCU's player model for this season.
Go ahead and listen.
www.buzzsprout.com/8793/episode...
Hi, are you an MLS producer. Do you want to make content that will get people to check on the Apple MLS app weekly/daily? Here are some ideas so you don't have to worry about testing audiences.
March 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Hi, are you an MLS producer. Do you want to make content that will get people to check on the Apple MLS app weekly/daily? Here are some ideas so you don't have to worry about testing audiences.
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NEW EPISODE! D.C. United LB David Schnegg joins the show to discuss his return from injury, marking Bernardeschi, and why his former teammates in Austria would love to join him in MLS.
It's been quite an unusual journey to DCU for the Austrian.
www.buzzsprout.com/8793/episode...
It's been quite an unusual journey to DCU for the Austrian.
www.buzzsprout.com/8793/episode...
David Schnegg: I've Always Wanted To Play In MLS, But It's Not That Easy - Pitch Pass
Eight years ago, David Schnegg was 19, a full time construction worker, and a part time soccer player in a semi-pro league. Today, he is the starting left back for D.C. United and someone who is ...
www.buzzsprout.com
March 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
NEW EPISODE! D.C. United LB David Schnegg joins the show to discuss his return from injury, marking Bernardeschi, and why his former teammates in Austria would love to join him in MLS.
It's been quite an unusual journey to DCU for the Austrian.
www.buzzsprout.com/8793/episode...
It's been quite an unusual journey to DCU for the Austrian.
www.buzzsprout.com/8793/episode...
I think we need to commit to pronouncing DOGE, "doggy" for funzies
March 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I think we need to commit to pronouncing DOGE, "doggy" for funzies
Whats going on @doopybrothers.bsky.social ? Too busy scoring goals to press like you should be or is it something else?
March 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Whats going on @doopybrothers.bsky.social ? Too busy scoring goals to press like you should be or is it something else?
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Let's talk D.C. United tactics! What new wrinkles did Troy Lesesne trot out against TFC on Saturday and did any of it work?
@jasondcsoccer.bsky.social breaks it all down.
Plus, I give brief thoughts on every player DCU used in their 2-2 draw.
Listen+Subscribe
www.buzzsprout.com/8793/episode...
@jasondcsoccer.bsky.social breaks it all down.
Plus, I give brief thoughts on every player DCU used in their 2-2 draw.
Listen+Subscribe
www.buzzsprout.com/8793/episode...
D.C. United-TFC Recap. Plus, Jason Anderson on Troy's Tactics - Pitch Pass
Roche kicks off the show with a player by player recap of D.C. United's season opening draw against Toronto FC at Buzzard Point. He was in the house for the match and gives his thoughts on the new fan...
www.buzzsprout.com
February 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Let's talk D.C. United tactics! What new wrinkles did Troy Lesesne trot out against TFC on Saturday and did any of it work?
@jasondcsoccer.bsky.social breaks it all down.
Plus, I give brief thoughts on every player DCU used in their 2-2 draw.
Listen+Subscribe
www.buzzsprout.com/8793/episode...
@jasondcsoccer.bsky.social breaks it all down.
Plus, I give brief thoughts on every player DCU used in their 2-2 draw.
Listen+Subscribe
www.buzzsprout.com/8793/episode...
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NEW: I've got in-depth 2025 season previews for all 30(!) MLS teams dropping for @backheeled.com.
▪ Offseason analysis
▪ Reasons for hope (and concern)
▪ Depth chart, tactics, key stats
▪ Youth spotlight
▪ Predictions & tons more
First six teams out now ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/mls-season-p...
▪ Offseason analysis
▪ Reasons for hope (and concern)
▪ Depth chart, tactics, key stats
▪ Youth spotlight
▪ Predictions & tons more
First six teams out now ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/mls-season-p...
2025 MLS Season Previews, Day 1: Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati & Colorado
With a new MLS season starting this weekend, we’re dropping in-depth previews for all 30 teams.
www.backheeled.com
February 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
NEW: I've got in-depth 2025 season previews for all 30(!) MLS teams dropping for @backheeled.com.
▪ Offseason analysis
▪ Reasons for hope (and concern)
▪ Depth chart, tactics, key stats
▪ Youth spotlight
▪ Predictions & tons more
First six teams out now ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/mls-season-p...
▪ Offseason analysis
▪ Reasons for hope (and concern)
▪ Depth chart, tactics, key stats
▪ Youth spotlight
▪ Predictions & tons more
First six teams out now ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/mls-season-p...
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🚨 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝! 🚨
I've been working on a new fantasy soccer game for fans in the US.
We now need testers to play it! We need feedback on everything from scoring to format to the look of the app!
First test league will be MLS! 🇺🇸
Enter your email to help us build the next gen of fantasy soccer 👇
I've been working on a new fantasy soccer game for fans in the US.
We now need testers to play it! We need feedback on everything from scoring to format to the look of the app!
First test league will be MLS! 🇺🇸
Enter your email to help us build the next gen of fantasy soccer 👇
Fantasy Utd - The next gen of fantasy soccer!
Help us build the next gen of fantasy soccer!
www.futd.app
January 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
🚨 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝! 🚨
I've been working on a new fantasy soccer game for fans in the US.
We now need testers to play it! We need feedback on everything from scoring to format to the look of the app!
First test league will be MLS! 🇺🇸
Enter your email to help us build the next gen of fantasy soccer 👇
I've been working on a new fantasy soccer game for fans in the US.
We now need testers to play it! We need feedback on everything from scoring to format to the look of the app!
First test league will be MLS! 🇺🇸
Enter your email to help us build the next gen of fantasy soccer 👇
Every MLS fan should revisit the last two retweets after the Leggy Cuppy
August 16, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Every MLS fan should revisit the last two retweets after the Leggy Cuppy
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How did your MLS club do in the summer's transfer window?
@joeclowery.bsky.social ranks each team's business, going from worst-to-first.
See where your team lands ahead of the trophy push ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/ranking-ever...
@joeclowery.bsky.social ranks each team's business, going from worst-to-first.
See where your team lands ahead of the trophy push ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/ranking-ever...
Ranking every MLS team’s 2024 summer transfer window from worst-to-first
Come yell at me in the comments. Or yell at your team's front office in the comments. Whatever works for you.
www.backheeled.com
August 16, 2024 at 4:42 PM
How did your MLS club do in the summer's transfer window?
@joeclowery.bsky.social ranks each team's business, going from worst-to-first.
See where your team lands ahead of the trophy push ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/ranking-ever...
@joeclowery.bsky.social ranks each team's business, going from worst-to-first.
See where your team lands ahead of the trophy push ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/ranking-ever...
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Armchair Analyst: Grades are in!
The secondary transfer window is closed. Many moves have been made, and many *haven't* been made, too.
Personally, I enjoyed seeing teams at the top of the heap really going for it.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/grading...
The secondary transfer window is closed. Many moves have been made, and many *haven't* been made, too.
Personally, I enjoyed seeing teams at the top of the heap really going for it.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/grading...
August 16, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Armchair Analyst: Grades are in!
The secondary transfer window is closed. Many moves have been made, and many *haven't* been made, too.
Personally, I enjoyed seeing teams at the top of the heap really going for it.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/grading...
The secondary transfer window is closed. Many moves have been made, and many *haven't* been made, too.
Personally, I enjoyed seeing teams at the top of the heap really going for it.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/grading...
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AI folks have now discovered “thinking”
July 29, 2024 at 9:43 PM
AI folks have now discovered “thinking”
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D.C. United captain Steven Birnbaum is retiring.
Details in my interview with the veteran center back:
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/...
Details in my interview with the veteran center back:
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/...
D.C. United’s Steven Birnbaum, beset by injuries, announces his retirement
Birnbaum, a 33-year-old center back, in his 11th MLS season, is third on the team’s career list in matches played.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 16, 2024 at 4:01 PM
D.C. United captain Steven Birnbaum is retiring.
Details in my interview with the veteran center back:
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/...
Details in my interview with the veteran center back:
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/...
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D.C. United, moving on from Mohanad Jeahze, set to acquire David Schnegg from Austrian champions.
Full details about DCU’s left-back moves …
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/...
Full details about DCU’s left-back moves …
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/...
D.C. United, moving on from Mohanad Jeahze, set to acquire David Schnegg
Barring any issues with his medical evaluation and work visa, Schnegg will debut after MLS’s transfer window opens July 18.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 22, 2024 at 3:52 PM
D.C. United, moving on from Mohanad Jeahze, set to acquire David Schnegg from Austrian champions.
Full details about DCU’s left-back moves …
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/...
Full details about DCU’s left-back moves …
www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/...
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First projected standings of 2024. Two caveats:
1) These are simply current home/away ppg averaged over the remaining schedule, not match predictions
2) It's still 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘺 early. A lot can and will change.
But... Nashville SC are on pace for just 29 points in 2024.
1) These are simply current home/away ppg averaged over the remaining schedule, not match predictions
2) It's still 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘺 early. A lot can and will change.
But... Nashville SC are on pace for just 29 points in 2024.
May 14, 2024 at 5:08 PM
First projected standings of 2024. Two caveats:
1) These are simply current home/away ppg averaged over the remaining schedule, not match predictions
2) It's still 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘺 early. A lot can and will change.
But... Nashville SC are on pace for just 29 points in 2024.
1) These are simply current home/away ppg averaged over the remaining schedule, not match predictions
2) It's still 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘺 early. A lot can and will change.
But... Nashville SC are on pace for just 29 points in 2024.
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After a front office overhaul and a coaching change, DC United are one of the best early stories of the 2024 MLS season 📈
How have things improved in the nation's capital?
We break down a new-look, aggressive DC team ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/dc-united-of...
How have things improved in the nation's capital?
We break down a new-look, aggressive DC team ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/dc-united-of...
How an offseason overhaul, aggressive tactical approach are breathing new life into DC United
A once-great MLS club is showing signs of life in the early stages of the 2024 season.
www.backheeled.com
April 10, 2024 at 1:13 PM
After a front office overhaul and a coaching change, DC United are one of the best early stories of the 2024 MLS season 📈
How have things improved in the nation's capital?
We break down a new-look, aggressive DC team ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/dc-united-of...
How have things improved in the nation's capital?
We break down a new-look, aggressive DC team ⤵️
www.backheeled.com/dc-united-of...