Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Ted and Jon break down a less than stellar 4-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union. They talk about the underperformance of the roster and what means for the team going forward. They also talk through an uncharacteristic loss for the Spirit to Kansas City. They talk Rodman's scary injury and just whether the injuries have dragged the team down enough. Join us Live Monday at 8:30PM and Subscribe so you can get this and every epi...
Sep 24, 2024•42 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Ted and Brian break down a surprisingly comfortable 2-1 win for DC United over the Chicago Fire. They talk about a surprise boost they have gotten from Gabriel Pirani and the continued scoring of the golden boot leader Benteke. They also talk Spirit news, a tragic event to their star rookie at a dumber sport, and how they continue to impress and get wins. Join us Live Monday at 8:30PM and Subscribe so you can get this and ...
Sep 10, 2024•56 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Jon interviews Paige Metayer of the Washington Spirit. They discuss Paige's performance in the recent game, her transition to a new position, and her overall experience in the season so far. They also touch on the changes in the league's Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and the impact it will have on players and teams. Paige shares her thoughts on the draft and free agent changes, as well as the advantages of playing ...
Aug 31, 2024•19 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Ted and Jon review a semi-successful Leagues Cup and a rough return to the league. But not all is lost as they look ahead to potential hope for the coming weeks. They also talk new contracts, and more. They also look at the return of the Spirit after a thumping 4-1 win over the KC Current. They also talk new CBA and much more! Join us Live Monday at 8:30PM and Subscribe so you can get this and every episode wherever you ge...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Jon apologies for that time you heard him breathe and drink soda and then Jon talks to Esme Morgan, the newest defender for the Washington Spirit, and discusses her experience playing for Manchester City and her goals for her time with the Spirit. She talks about the importance of challenging herself and developing as a player, particularly in the areas of defensive ruthlessness and physicality. She also highlights the pro...
Aug 12, 2024•23 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Ted and Jon break down a dramatic win for DC United over Minnesota United. They discuss the friendly against Celtic and possible roster rule changes impact on the future of the team. They also talk about the Spirit's win against Chivas in the weirdest summer tournament of all time. Join us Live Monday at 8:30PM and Subscribe so you can get this and every episode wherever you get your podcasts! Thank you for listening! If y...
Jul 23, 2024•59 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Jon and Andi Sullivan discuss various topics related to the Washington Spirit and the NWSL. They talk about the team's performance in the season so far, the impact of new players, the team's mindset and competitiveness, the importance of positional flexibility, areas where the team can still improve, upcoming games and tournaments, the growth of the women's game, and the increased attention and coverage the team is receivi...
Jul 20, 2024•27 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Ted and Jon talk about an asskicking in Orlando, if Troy's seat is hot (no) and the good team from DC back to their winning ways. Join us Live Monday at 8:30PM and Subscribe so you can get this and every episode wherever you get your podcasts! Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear and you want to help support our show and get exclusive content, head on over to our Patreon or subscribe to our Twitch page with y...
Jul 09, 2024•56 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Ted and Jon talk about DC United's disassembly at Audi Field at the hands of Ben Olsen's Houston Dynamo (and a number of red cards). They answer a bunch of listener questions and also talk about the big win for the Spirit over Gotham. Join us Live Monday at 8:30PM and Subscribe so you can get this and every episode wherever you get your podcasts! Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear and you want to help suppo...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Ted and Jon break down a 1-0 win for the Washington Spirit over the Utah Royals. They talk about how the team is able to pull together wins while resting key players. They also review potential pitfalls the team could suffer and more! They also review an off week for DC and how the team shapes up getting back to the field on the road against Charlotte. Join us Live Monday at 8:30PM and Subscribe so you can get this and eve...
Jun 11, 2024•58 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Ted is here to break down the past two games for DC United and look ahead to a potentially better week. He reviews options for the team, answers listener questions, and makes sense of what we are seeing with DC United. He also reviews the Spirit's 4-2 win over Angel City and how Washington has built the best attack in the league. Join us Live Monday at 8:30PM and Subscribe so you can get this and every episode wherever you...
May 21, 2024•43 min
The Washington Spirit have secured a local radio deal for the first time ever. Bram Weinstein, Mike Minnich, and Gabby Vincent discuss how this deal came about and what it means for the team and fans. They also talk about the importance of having a home for women's soccer on local sports radio and the demand for more coverage of the sport. The team will be broadcasting live from Audi Field for home games and testing different setups for road games. They will also have a podcast called the Spirit...
May 17, 2024•16 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Ted and Jon talk about the paltry bench options for a 2-0 loss for DC United away to NYCFC. They also discussed a big W for the Washington Spirit over the Gotham FC Free Agent Superteam. Join us Live Monday at 8:30PM and Subscribe so you can get this and every episode wherever you get your podcasts! Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear and you want to help support our show and get exclusive content, head on o...
Apr 22, 2024•56 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Ted and Jon talk about: DC United gets a 1-1 draw against the Columbus Crew. DC United played well and frustrated Columbus throughout the game. The team's shift to a 4-3-3 formation has been effective, but there is still room for improvement in converting chances. Connor Antley continues to impress as a signing from the USL. Jackson Hopkins started over Matti Peltola, showing the team's depth and competition for positions....
Apr 09, 2024•57 min
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Apr 05, 2024•2 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Ted and Jon talk about a 1-0 victory over CF Montreal in a well-organized performance. The team made a tactical shift to a 3-5-2 formation, which flummoxed Montreal and allowed DC to dominate possession and chances. The frustration settled in for DC in the second half, but they remained in control and ultimately secured the win. Pedro Santos had a notable impact offensively and defensively, and Connor Antley impressed as a...
Apr 02, 2024•56 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. DC United had a draw against St. Louis in a game where they showcased their tactical flexibility and resilience. The team's offseason signings have proven to be successful, with players like Jared Stroud and Christian Dajome making significant contributions. Looking ahead, DC United faces Montreal, and it will be crucial for them to secure a win and continue their positive momentum. The team's bench depth and ability to ad...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Summary In this episode, Jon interviews Ashley Hatch. They discuss the off-season changes, including new coaches and players, and the team's preparation for the new season. Ashley also talks about her approach to social media and personal branding, emphasizing the importance of being authentic and positive. They review the team's first game and discuss the challenges of integrating young players into the lineup. Ashley sha...
Mar 22, 2024•44 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. DC United faced a 3-1 loss against Inter Miami in a game marred by controversial calls and poor refereeing. The match started well for DC United, with Jared Stroud scoring a beautiful goal. However, Inter Miami came back strong and took control of the game. The team struggled with finishing chances and suffered from defensive lapses. The game highlighted the ongoing issues with MLS refereeing, with missed calls and questio...
Mar 19, 2024•58 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. In this episode, Andi Sullivan from the Washington Spirit joins the RFK Refugees podcast for a record third time. They discuss the changes and new coaching staff for the upcoming season. Andi reflects on the 2023 season and shares her motivations for 2024. They talk about the progress made during pre-season and the excitement for the upcoming games. The conversation also touches on the communication with new coach Jonathan...
Mar 16, 2024•53 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Jon and Brian talk about DC United secured a victory against the New England Revolution in their first game of the 2024 season. The lineup featured several new players, including Gabriel Pirani and Jared Stroud. The team dominated possession and created numerous scoring opportunities. However, concerns were raised about the left back position and the lack of a game-changing player. Despite these challenges, DC United emerg...
Feb 27, 2024•56 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. In this episode, Jon and Ted discuss DC United's recent signings and roster building strategy. They analyze the playing style of new signing Matti Peltola and discuss the potential formation change to a three-back system. They also evaluate the young players on the team and speculate on the captaincy. The hosts talk about the upcoming preseason game and the lack of streaming options. They also touch on the Leagues Cup grou...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Ted and Jon talk about the end of the San(chez) (Ro)dman partnership with the Spirit, and the rest of the chaos of the draft night, a coaching update for the Spirit, and the bare minimum of DC United news including the final details on their trip to Saudi Arabia. Join us Live Monday at 8:30PM and Subscribe so you can get this and every episode wherever you get your podcasts! Thank you for listening! If you like what you he...
Jan 23, 2024•49 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Ted and Jon talk about the rumored hiring of Troy Lesesne as the team's new head coach and review the most recent roster moves and other MLS related stories. They also talk Washington Spirit and other NWSL news including the new super club in New York! Join us Live Monday at 8:30PM and Subscribe so you can get this and every episode wherever you get your podcasts! Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear and you ...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Ted and Jon talk about MLS exiting the US Open Cup for totally good and righetous reasons... They also talked about the early moves of the McKaye Regime at DCU. Lastly, they cover the departure of Dorian Bailey, additions to the Kang Portfolio, and a coaching rumor for the Spirit (at last!). Join us Live Monday at 8:30PM and Subscribe so you can get this and every episode wherever you get your podcasts! Thank you for liste...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Ted and Jon talk about new DC United GM Ally MacKay, including how to say his name (we don't know yet). We spoke about MLS Playoffs and how DCU fans get to watch their old girlfriends get to be so happy. We do some news and notes about current and former DCU players, and finally covered some potentially concerning Washington Spirit news and a little player news. Join us Live Monday at 8:30PM and Subscribe so you can get th...
Nov 27, 2023•55 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Ted and Jon talk about the NWSL Final (4:10), talk about the new NWLS media deal (12:30), Emma Hayes to USWNT (23:51), DCU Alum news (27:51), and DCU in disarray (32:03). Join us Live Monday at 8:30PM and Subscribe so you can get this and every episode wherever you get your podcasts! Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear and you want to help support our show and get exclusive content, head on over to our Patre...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Ted and Jon talk about how the MLS Playoffs are going, somehow existing without DCU. They talked about some player news and continue to speculate on the who the next GM and coach will be. Ted took a victory lap about being right about the Mark Parsons firing. Join us Live Monday at 8:30PM and Subscribe so you can get this and every episode wherever you get your podcasts! Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear a...
Oct 31, 2023•46 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to RFK Refugees Podcast. Ted and Jon talk about some show news (1:00), talked about the funny way that DCU is 9th, and also eliminated (5:40) and talk about the rough end to the Spirit season (59:53) Join us Live Monday at 8:30PM and Subscribe so you can get this and every episode wherever you get your podcasts! Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear and you want to help support our show and get exclusive content, head on over to our P...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Welcome in ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to Kindred Spirits on the RFK Refugees Podcast Network . Ted and Brian break down a much needed win for the Spirit over Kansas City and whether it is a turnaround or there could be more struggles ahead as the team closes out the year. Join us Live Monday at 8:30PM and Subscribe so you can get this and every episode wherever you get your podcasts! Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear and you want to help support our show and get exclu...
Oct 03, 2023•18 min