Yup, out of everyone at the club I want to hear from the President of Business Operations the most when it comes to sporting changes within the league.

Sebi doing God's work. m.youtube.com/clip/Ugkx4Zv...

I'd feel pretty disrespected if I were a DC Power player but Levien don't give a crap because the Spirit give him another chance to make some rent/concession money.

We did it!

Little deeper thoughts. He's VERY smooth. Always looks in control and thinking about his next movement. Smart player as well. Not uber athletic but definitely good enough. The question now (with every young player for the club), how will he develop in whatever MLSNP situation he ends up in.

A 2010 born W/CAM. I've seen Avilez play a number of times and he's legit. Probably too much to expect he'll be a contributor next season but definitely a prospect to get excited about. www.dcunited.com/news/d-c-uni...

Bravo @laurelpfahler.bsky.social This is a must read and extremely depressing to see MLS giving less access to reporters than the NFL. How are we going to grow the game in this country with such a closed off environment?

"since 2022" makes it seem like DCU has some sort of tradition of futility that makes not winning the Spoon in the last 3 years an anomaly. Which...uh...yeah.

Is this good?

It stinks that Barraza can walk for free but it'd be wrong to think anyone on this team would be missed if they left. Excepting Hopkins because he's a local kid.

Hartford, CT was extremely meh.

Meanwhile, DCU used to make every PA announcement in English and Spanish at RFK but stopped when they moved to AF. For Noche Latina night yesterday, they brought the Spanish announcements back...but only for like every 3rd announcement. Half measures. Always.

Is it bad that STM renewals pretty much have to go out this week???

I also did a lap around AF pre-match and was surprised to see Levien just walking (by himself) around the concourse like a plebe. Bold move by him.

I left Audi Field at halftime. Figured it wouldn't get any worse, right?

DCU with just over 700k in GAM which of course means... 🤷🏾‍♂️

More double talk from the owners.

If you took the over on this, you win. They made it to episode 8 before they forgot the "All United" series existed. BTW, ep1 was called "A New Beginning." It was posted in April, it recapped the season opener in February and since then, they've replaced every decision maker. A New Beginning.

This is absolutely the reason and it's hilarious. Been an STM for 11 seasons and the renewal has always come in early August. It's almost October.

Things I've received from DCU this week: -A 20% off ticket offer for the last two home matches of the year -A $99 family pack offer (4 tix, 4 hot dogs, 4 drinks) for Saturday's match versus a regional rival Things I haven't received from DCU: -STM renewal info

Not sure if I'm mad that the club is going through its 50th overhaul in the Levien era or mad that the players brought in by this scouting dept are the reason for the current overhaul. Let's just land on "I'm mad" and leave it at that.

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Our friend Boehm got the first chat with the new... Managing Director of Soccer Operations. Wonder if they hired a consulting agency to brainstorm c suite titles.

You think his Thank You pic will be him in a DCU scarf or him sitting in an empty Audi Field?

ICYMI, The new ep of the pod contains some head scratching on the word "panoply," the awkward Fox5 partnership, and details on the new Talon (yes, Talon was fired after 18 years). Isn't it great to be a D.C. United supporter?

New ep! @mlsist.bsky.social and I unpack the Ally Mackay news and his rumored replacement as CSO of D.C. United. Come for Pablo's witty cynicism, stay for my unhinged MLSNP rants. Appreciate @blazindw.bsky.social & @dreyesceron.bsky.social for their reporting. www.buzzsprout.com/8793/episode...

Fantastic stuff from Donald here.

They can have a team whenever they want. They can rent Segra Field until they get something permanent. He literally touts the minority ownership of Loudoun in the Fox puff piece. Levien wants real estate in Baltimore and will hold an MLSNP team hostage until he gets it. End of story.

Think of a D.C. United keyword and Levien drops it here. Diverse supporters ✅ Rooney ✅ Pupusa ✅ Talent in the DMV ✅ Tradition ✅ Donaldson is a solid sportscaster but has no idea about soccer or this club. Would love for these two to speak with a soccer journo on a live mic.

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Barring a late change, Sogut will take the reins soon and initially work remotely, per source. He has lived in Germany, UK and Southern California.

Do I think Weiler is the answer to what ails DCU? tbh, I'm just tired of asking the question.

I'm letting others give nuanced takes on Ally's departure. I'll focus on the Academy. And the entire Academy are Ally hires, including Director Kevin Flanagan. Also gonna assume, Ally/Kevin were running point on the actual MLSNP team (not the stadium). So that'll probably be paused as well.

It's Weiler vs. the field for who replaced him, right?

I mean...

For his salary, Servania has been good but there's a reason I use him as a reference point when lamenting DCU's lack of difference making talent. There's a role for him on this team but it can't be as a starter or 1st or 2nd MF off the bench.

To not get fined by the League for not having a team? 🤷🏾‍♂️

Ally was promoted as being part of this event. 👀

This means DC probably won't have its own MLSNP team anytime soon. Partnering is not the same as having your own team. Not even close.

This is true but Club America draws big crowds everywhere in this country...except against DCU apparently.

Looking at yesterday's Audi Field crowd and wondering if paying a premium to a top club to come and play a friendly in a half empty stadium is a good use of funds.

Just adding zeros to that Malmo transfer fee.

Trying to figure out what his more hilarious, the first paragraph or the second.

I'll cosign this...but only because he'll be the lazy hire for the 1st team next season when Weiler moves on (resigns or fired). And I think Martin should be the coach of D.C. United's first team.

Ah, so it's all the men's DMV teams that are incompetent. Got it.

Definitely more organized in all phases. Definitely a disaster of a season.

1st half analysis: Eh. Better, I guess. Stay safe, DC.

Jackson Hopkins has always been better as a 2nd striker type rather than a 6/8. Regardless, it'd be nice if he (or any young player) had a little juice heading into next season.

Imagine paying super premium prices for this match, showing up with literal troops out front, only to settle in and see the lineups these teams trotted out???? What a time to be alive.