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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 9h

This is a good summation of Castillo. Weiler doesn't seem to want to get him on during a playoff push which I can KINDA get. But someone to get excited about for the sprint season.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Sorry brah, I can't take you seriously as an MLS Cup contender if you: A. Can't take all three points at home against DCU and, B. Let DCU put 3 past you without Baribo or LOUIS

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Take that, DraftKings Sports Win Probability!

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Sorry, Hefti is off. 3 FBs and a Jared Stroud.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

So DC has... 4 CBs 4 FBs 2 DMs 1 GK on the pitch right now as they try get a point on the road against the second best team in the League. Just a hilarious soccer club. Don't be shocked if they grab a winner.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

So let it be written, so let it done.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Broadcast says two DC subs are heating up quickly. Gonna assume this is Antley and Nealis to completely park the bus for this point.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

And since Weiler moved the 6'5 CB (who also plays the 6 and today as an 8) to striker, DC has lumped exactly 0 balls forward.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Markovic is playing striker right now btw.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Late night crew, Is Ordaz any good?

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

In a tightly contested last season match and pushing for a winner, VAN plays their ace in the hole off the bench, Ryan Gauld. DC responds with their ace in the hole off the bench, Jared Stroud. VAN leads 3-2.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

No one is expecting DC to get anything from this game (including me). And yet...

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Knowing that Stroud and Servania will be the next two (and last) subs for DC has dampened my interest in this match.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I've lamented the coach's obsession with Servania all year and just when I grudgingly agree that he fills a solid role on the team, the coach pivots to Markovic out of position over Servania. Weiler has broken my brain.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

DC will feel unlucky to be down at the half but... /cues up the record when you are at a talent deficit in every game, you have to be perfect. VAN has a Thomas Muller to play clever balls in and around the box while DC has...

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

He probably ends up as a box to box midfielder. Can also work as a ten.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Peglow is not on one tonight. Looking at the subs bench, wondering if we get a Gavin Turner appearance. Probably only him and Stroud can fake playing up top.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This has to be the record for most Japanese players in an MLS match, right?

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I don't even know if I want him back. I like his blunt manner and think he's done a good job of keeping the team invested (while bringing a baseline level that's higher than the club has had the last 7yrs. I don't think he's been amazing and his use of personnel has been questionable at best.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

His 1st answer is worth a listen He hits on DCU's catch-22. Every new coach wants to reset and implement but end up leaving before it's done so the next coach has to reset and implement. Rinse. Repeat. Will Weiler stay to finish the job? I'm thinking no. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFlT...

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René Weiler Pre-Match Press Conference | Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs D.C. United | MLS 2026

YouTube video by D.C. United

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This is how the club thinks. It's called an outline. A plan involves more thinking. When did the club decide it wasn't signing a FA? Have they identified the deadweight (other than the kids)? Is there a list of players to pursue or will The DOCTOR discover the SuperDraft and let AI do it?

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I mean, sure, I guess. But, like, what's the plan?

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

DC is @mattdoyle.bsky.social lead blurb here and it's spot on. Great performances sometimes go for naught. How many times have I posted "smash and grab" after a DCU match. Bill came due yesterday.

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RFK Refugees Podcast @rfkrefugees.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Other than Gabe Segal, a clean bill of health for #DCU A win doesn't get DC in the playoffs. 3 points back, tiebreaker is wins

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

And I get neither team are in the playoffs atm (although RBNY sit a point above DC) but Red Bulls are sitting on at least two multi million dollar transfers in the next two years while DC is sitting on...Jared Stroud.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This like the 3rd or 4th player RBNY has signed off the second team after giving them minutes with the first team. That's in addition to Mehmeti and Hall. Meanwhile, DC rarely has a full subs bench and half of the subs are unplayable according to the coach.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

This is a theme when teams play DCU. Except they can get back to normal next week while we gotta keep watching "yawners" over and over and over.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

DCU loses another prospect because they don't have an MLS Next Pro team. Levien doesn't care about the club.

DCU Academy player Judah Pritchett moves to Real Salt Lake.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Were there times this year where the coach could have given young players minutes and didn't? Yes. Was that frustrating? Yes. Is this the time to do it? No. Making the playoffs is progress for this club.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Man, that's just a good win for DCU on so many levels. Well done, boys!

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I kinda love Servania in this "all energy kill the game off MF off the bench" role. He's been great today.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

On the plus side, LOUIS looks like he's fully adjusted to the League. On the downside, I forgot that Peglow was playing in this game.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

How was DC's win probability 90% just two minutes into the 2nd half up 2???? Anyway, it's 2-1.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

HT 2-0 DCU First half analysis: Tai Baribo was an absolute bargain at $4mil.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

BariNo Sorry, I'm not used to DC having more than one duo.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The Apple TV feed for DCU-COL is horrific.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I'm with my podcast brethren here. As big an advocate as I am for playing your kids, it can't be at the expense of a playoff push. The week you lost 1-6 is when you should have tried some youngsters.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I don't think Nono is a CM but I do think he's a useful player for the club. Hits the post on a good find from Baribo.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Nono was signed as a RB who could also play RM. He's playing as an 8 tonight.

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Gregory Roche @gregoryroche.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Weiler has almost everyone available (outside of Segal) so this is probably his first choice IX. Turner and Castillo do not make the 18. Pre-skeet: Stroud on in the 84th minute.

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