Alright, the YouTube stream stayed up so I was able to soak in an actual 2026 game of #DCU soccer. Here some thoughts. A bit surprised with the 4-4-2, but it was absolutely that out of possession. Played a 3-4-3 with Kurokawa and Peglow pushing up in possession. Let's get to the good, bad, and ugly

Always thought Durkin could excell as a ball playing CB #DCU

Turns out the answer is, for the first time in years: it will be streamed!

New division system sees #DCU cut off from their traditional rivals. Is the Atlantic Cup now and truly dead? Possibly... Hear the full episode here for those on the $5 tier or higher! www.patreon.com/posts/runnin...

Longtime NYRB center back Sean Nealis is playing for DC United. Hear from the man who has watched him for six seasons what he expects Sean to bring to #DCU. Full episode here for Patreon's on the $5 tier or higher! www.patreon.com/posts/runnin...

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Wolverine meme.

Truly a sad day for the entire DMV. Obviously for #DCU this is probably the final nail in the coffin for any consistent coverage.

CCC is the greatest continental tournament in the world

When you read Dr. Sogut's latest LinkedIn rant #DCU

Eastern Conference preview! Jon linked up with Matt and Nathan from 4 The Crew to break down Columbus — new coach, life after Cucho, young players to watch, and we had to ask what having an MLS Next Pro team is like. "It's like a total soccer empire." Meanwhile, DC is just out here.

*Looks at the #DCU preseason roster midfielders* *sobs*

The Spirit keeps stacking international talent, and at this point, they've earned every benefit of the doubt. Two straight championship finals. Top of the division. They just know what they're doing. Full breakdown in the new ep 🎧 patreon.com/rfkrefugees #NWSL #WashingtonSpirit #DCU

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A couple of positive things. Contract is just through June 2027, which puts aside fears for me that he is a Herrera replacement. He has played CB in the past as well. I think this team is pretty much assured to play 3 back system of some sort. Been reported his fee was 150k, which is absurdly cheap

This was fun, check it out!

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Three-back lineup? Central midfield still untouched? We break down where DCU stands heading into the season. First 5 minutes free, full show on Patreon 🎧 🔗 patreon.com/rfkrefugees #DCU #VamosUnited #MLS

Well ain’t that a wonderful thing!

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🇺🇸 Sources: Espanyol and Celta Vigo continue to have strong interest is USMNT and Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna (22). A move happening is very unlikely before end of January window as RSL don’t want to lose Luna now. RSL open to (and expecting) offers in summer for Luna.

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We are back recording tonight! Get your questions in below! #DCU #MLS #SpiritRules

New York Cosmos vice chairman and director of soccer Giuseppe Rossi having a calm, rational response to someone saying the government shouldn’t fund the execution of its citizens. #NYCosmos

Seen some rumors Hamburger SV might be looking to terminate his contract. So maybe he is free and cheap depth. He would still burn an international slot. Either way, I'm getting nervous about Herrera... #DCU

FM26 players be like #USWNT

Roughly sketching out *how* for Spirit w/a $2M+ annual deal for Rodman in the #NWSL's salary cap: Adjusted 2026 cap is expected to be ~$3.7M per league source. Rodman: $1M HIP, then roughly a $1M+ cap hit. The Spirit also have allocation money that they can use to offset the cap for any player.

The Spirit’s #2 ❤️‍🔥

EXTRA, EXTRA! TRINITY RODMAN IS STAYING IN DC ⭐️

TWO. MILLION. DOLLARS. 💰 Trinity Rodman’s new deal is set to make her one of the highest-paid women’s players in the world, worth in excess of $2 million annually, according to her agent Mike Senkowski of Upper 90 Sports Group.

After rumors, a contract deemed illegal, a nonsense roster machination and a union grievance, Rodman stays in DC with a fat pay boost. Hoping for a season of health and impact ahead.

Oooofff. Feel awful for him. Hope he finds a landing spot somewhere. #DCU

Nope I think he returns to Korea. I think the idea is that he performs well and Suwon get promoted or another K1 team swoops in.

Looks Kim Joon Hong's loan back to South Korea is official. #DCU

Happy NWSL Schedule Release Day!!

And there it is. Schnegg is going to conference and future division rivals Charlotte FC. Will be curious how much of Schnegg's contract Charlotte is taking and whether #DCU will buy out the reamining. Over $1 million in cap space between Schnegg and Badji.

Former #DCU I think!

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Ok yeah, our owners are terrible, but Mackay was also a really bad GM. Dude was really confident he could make the palyoffs with Benteke and bunch of these guys, huh...

Well nevermind! #DCU

Badji is expected. Schnegg is a bit of a surprise to me, but also not a surprise. Rene, Sogut, and Kasper continuing to clear out the old GM signings. Granted at a much faster pace than the previous GM.

#DCU need chance creation and improvement in the CM. Korenica could provide that while also giving the team someone familiar to link with their record signing. Obviously a largely unproven player. -T

Difficult to know if DC stood a chance at getting Espinoza, but man this would have been a elite move. You would have been able to legitimately say they improved everywhere they needed to heading into 2026. #DCU

If the rumors are true that Kim is on loan back to Korea that opens up another international, roster slot, and U-22 slot. #DCU

If I’m DCU and am aware Rene usually has a 2 year stint at any club, I’d send Wilfred some flowers. Just you know, to let him know we are thinking of him. - J

Massive amount of pressure on Louis to perform. Benteke certainly did, Edison Flores certainly did not. Where on the sprctrum will Louis fall? #DCU