RFK Refugees Podcast

RFK Refugees
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RFK Refugees is a podcast dedicated to covering all things DC United and Washington Spirit. Since 2017, Ted Meyer and Jon Hoffman have talked every week about DC soccer, bringing the perspective of long-time fans to the broader fan community. This show is for anyone with an interest in either team or someone looking for some group therapy for yet another painful DCU season. At least the Spirit are always good.

  1. Aug 5

    "A New Feeling of Hope" DC United vs TFC Win + Nashville Comeback Draw | 2026

    Something is different. After a 2-1 win over Toronto FC and a comeback draw against Nashville SC, Jon and Ted are feeling something unfamiliar — genuine optimism about DC United's 2026. They break down both results, dig into what Louis Munteanu and João Peglow are bringing to the team, talk through the new signings and the competition they're adding to the squad, and get into stadium changes at Audi Field. Then it's the big league news: Don Garber riding off into the sunset after 25+ years, Larry Berg as the next MLS commissioner, Inter Miami reportedly closing in on Kevin De Bruyne, and Jon's chaotic proposal to blow up the DP rule entirely. The extended breakdown — more DC United detail and Patreon questions — is at the $5 tier. IN THIS EPISODESolo dad life: Jon waited for a small child to fall asleep to record thisTed catches the Black Keys at the Allianz Amphitheater in RichmondDC United 2-1 Toronto FC: strong first half, Sean Johnson man of the matchThe Nashville SC comeback draw and what it says about this team's mentalityLouis Munteanu and João Peglow — the improvements turning headsNew signings and the competition they bring to the squadStadium changes at Audi FieldDon Garber's legacy: from ten teams nearly folding to thirty with stadiums everywhereLarry Berg as next MLS commissioner — what it means for spending and the salary capInter Miami reportedly closing in on Kevin De BruyneJon's proposal: unlimited DPs, but lose three roster spots per signing

  2. Jul 20

    Sorry guys, it's Soccer again

    Jon and Ted discuss the return of MLS, recent player signings, and the impact of the World Cup on the league. They also explore the challenges of developing young talent and the potential for future growth in the league. Takeaways MLS is back and the hosts are cautiously optimistic about the upcoming season.The development of young talent and the impact of the World Cup on the league are key topics of discussion. Chapters 00:00 MLS is Back07:27 The Impact of the World Cup24:04 Offseason Player Signings30:19 Challenges of Developing Young Talent

  3. Jun 16

    A Man of No Conviction | World Cup, the Spirit Soar & Aaron Herrera Waived

    We're back. After a hiatus — and a Riverside studio that updated itself the second we hit record — Jon and Ted return to a weekend with no DC United or Washington Spirit match (World Cup + international break). So we ran a full World Cup roundup, made the case that the Washington Spirit are the best team in town, and broke down DC United waiving Aaron Herrera. The World Cup has us hooked against our will: the USMNT's four-goal outburst, Folarin Balogun climbing the all-time charts, a Christian Pulisic calf scare, Gio Reyna's worldie and the celebration that told on him, plus why Cape Verde, Curaçao and Haiti are the best argument for a 48-team field. Then it's all things Spirit, and a primer on how MLS waivers actually work now that Herrera's on his way out. More DC United news — the stuff for the sickos — is on the $5 Patreon edition. IN THIS EPISODEWelcome back / the new Riverside studio and live on-air troubleshootingJon's hockey injury and a PT's blunt adviceA man of no conviction: the World Cup has usUSMNT score four; Folarin Balogun fourth all-time in US men's World Cup scoringChristian Pulisic dazzles, then the calf scareGio Reyna's worldie vs Paraguay & the celebrationThe 48-team debate: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Haiti — and Italy out againJapan's comeback draw with the Netherlands; Scotland and Japan as dark horsesFox's coverage gets roastedWhy the Washington Spirit are on a rocket shipAaron Herrera waived: how MLS waivers actually workWorld Cup targets for DC + Kevin Paredes a free manWho we want to win vs who'll actually win🎙️ Extended DC United breakdown at the $5 tier: patreon.com/rfkrefugees Vamos. 🔴⚫

  4. May 27

    He'll Go When He Wants To Go — DC United 4-4 Montreal CF | World Cup Break | RFK Refugees

    DC United draw 4-4 with Montreal CF in their last game before the World Cup break. Four goals scored. Four goals conceded. Dead legs everywhere. Renée Weiler's future is the big conversation — Jon says he's gone after the half season, Ted says end of 2028. Either way, he'll go when he wants to go. Plus the Washington Spirit lose the CONCACAF Women's Champions Cup final 4-3 to Club América in heartbreaking fashion. In this episode: DC United 4-4 Montreal CF: four goals, four goals conceded, the dead legs problem explainedWhy does DC keep blowing leads? It's not complicated — there's no rotation depth Weiler trustsLouis Munteanu looking more settled: less pressing, more facilitatingJared Stroud scores and continues to quietly have a momentLucas Bartlett peaks and valleys — Owusu [confirm spelling] caused problems all nightTai Baribo: quiet game other than the penalty kick goalKeisuke Kurokawa handball: was it a penalty?Sean Johnson: largely not at faultRenée Weiler's future: Jon says half season, Ted says end of 2028"Nothing about this club is sustainable" — Jon's long-term takeCaden Clark heading for the exit in the summer windowAaron Herrera and Gabriel Pirani departure timelinesKevin Paredes out of contract at Wolfsburg — a realistic target?International slot situation and what it means for incoming transfersMauricio Pochettino's phone call controversyWashington Spirit 3-4 Club América: Sofia Cantore screamer, Rose [confirm] takes over, Sandy McIver's difficult momentSpirit still second best in goals conceded in the NWSLBackup goalkeeper discussionVote for who Jon interviews during the World Cup break — get your votes in by June 2ndExtended analysis, roster grades, and full Patreon listener Q&A at the $5 tier: patreon.com/rfkrefugees Follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads @rfkrefugees Vamos.

  5. May 19

    The Vibes Are Undecided — DC United 1-3 Chicago + 1-1 St. Louis | RFK Refugees

    DC United lose 1-3 to Chicago Fire and draw 1-1 with St. Louis City. The vibes are undecided. Aaron Herrera wants out. Gabriel Pirani's contract is being terminated. Nikola Markovic at right back did not work. But João Peglow scores a late equalizer, Louis Munteanu and Tai Baribo are starting to show something together, and Jared Stroud is quietly having a moment. Jon and Ted break it all down before the World Cup break. In this episode: DC United 1-3 Chicago Fire: Nikola Markovic at right back, Louis Munteanu's back heel assist, the Zickernagel goal, the soft penaltyAaron Herrera officially wants to leave — and Renée Weiler said it out loudGabriel Pirani contract termination: where does he go?Jackson Hopkins: he can only be failed, not failSean Johnson: saves the point against Chicago, rough night on the third goalDC United 1-1 St. Louis City: João Peglow's late equalizer, Tai Baribo's missed header, Louis Munteanu bundling one in... offsideJared Stroud quietly having a momentThe Munteanu-Baribo partnership: something is developingRenée Weiler's brutal press conference honesty: "It astonishes me that people are surprised we lost"Kevin Paredes out of contract at Wolfsburg — could he come home?Caden Clark likely on the way out in the summer windowInternational slot situation and what it means for the transfer windowVangar offside rule debate: Ted is not a fanThe vibes are undecided heading into the World Cup breakExtended analysis and full Patreon listener Q&A at the $5 tier: patreon.com/rfkrefugees Follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads @rfkrefugees Vamos.

  6. May 12

    We're Not There Yet — DC United 2-2 Nashville SC | Week 9 2026

    DC United go up 2-0 at Nashville. Silvan Hefti gets a red card. Nashville score twice in 14 minutes. DC hold on for a 2-2 draw. It's a monkey's paw. Jon and Ted break it all down plus Chicago on Wednesday and a Washington Spirit update. In this episode: DC United 2-2 Nashville SC: the monkey's paw drawLouis Munteanu scores again — the DP slot is starting to look betterSilvan Hefti red card: Ted referees the refsAaron Herrera: poor performance, 90 minutes Wednesday to prove himselfJackson Hopkins misses two clear chances — he's not a forwardMatti Peltola: steady as everSean Johnson: 3.38 expected goals faced, saved the point lateGabriel Pirani: mutual contract termination reportedly agreedAndy Najar: DC's greatest academy product, still embarrassing us at 33Renée Weiler's sub decisions explainedTai Baribo return: how does the Baribo-Munteanu partnership work?Caden Clark trade value in the summer windowKye Rowles green card updateChicago Wednesday: seven points minimum from the next three gamesWashington Spirit lose in Seattle: Claudia Martinez scores, Trinity Rodman ankle scareSandy McIver: a tough night in goalFull Patreon listener Q&AExtended analysis and Chicago preview at the $5 tier: patreon.com/rfkrefugees Follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads @rfkrefugees Vamos.

  7. May 5

    Hold Onto It. Treasure It. — DC United 2-0 NYCFC | Week 8 2026

    DC United win 2-0 at NYCFC. Louis Munteanu scores twice. First back-to-back wins since October 2024. Fifth place in the Eastern Conference. Jon and Ted are back together and taking full credit. Hold onto it. Treasure it. In this episode: DC United 2-0 NYCFC: the best road performance of the seasonFirst back-to-back wins since October 2024Louis Munteanu: two goals, the partnership with Tai Baribo to comeKeisuke Kurokawa and Jared Stroud: the long throw combinationRenée Weiler buries Pirani again — is he ever playing for DC United again?Brandon Servania's best game of the seasonMatti Peltola and Silvan Hefti: the unsung backboneJackson Hopkins or Aaron Herrera on the right when Baribo returns?DC's open DP slot: winger or eight?Kye Rowles green card situationNikola Markovic vs Lucas Bartlett — not yetCaden Clark trade valueNashville preview: can DC steal a result on national TV?Four games before the World Cup break — how many points?Washington Spirit: Claudia Martinez is a star, Andy Sullivan is backAdrian Gonzalez wins manager of the monthFull Patreon listener Q&AExtended analysis at the $5 tier: patreon.com/rfkrefugees Follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads @rfkrefugees Vamos.

  8. Apr 28

    Turning the Dial Up - DCU 4-4 Red Bull New York, DCU 3-2 Orlando

    Ted is here to break down a wild week that saw 7 goals and 4 points. He talks briefly about the 4-4 draw against the New York Red Bulls that saw the team come back 3 times. He also talks about the wild 3-2 win at home against Orlando including goals from the shiny DP from Romania

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RFK Refugees is a podcast dedicated to covering all things DC United and Washington Spirit. Since 2017, Ted Meyer and Jon Hoffman have talked every week about DC soccer, bringing the perspective of long-time fans to the broader fan community. This show is for anyone with an interest in either team or someone looking for some group therapy for yet another painful DCU season. At least the Spirit are always good.

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  • Creator
    RFK Refugees
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    218
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 RFK Refugees
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