Jon swore he wasn't watching the World Cup. Then the USMNT scored four goals & his suppressed sports patriotism seeped out of the walls.
New episode: World Cup takes, why the Washington Spirit are on a rocket ship, & DC United waive Aaron Herrera.
Extended breakdown for the sickos 👇
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Contract would probably be a big sticking point here in any trade. Actually might be a pretty good chance by waiving him there is a bit of a bidding war so more of his contract comes off #DCU's books. Team can buy him out assuming they haven't already used their 2 buy outs already...
Recording tonight, get your #DCU and #Spirit questions in below! 👇
Frees up an international slot of Dozzell and a U-22 slot. This gives flexibility for #DCU to swap to the 3-3 model and sign a DP or sign another U-22 player.
3) the Spirit are clearly the superior product in all facets. The roster is overflowing with talent that most teams would be interested in. When you look at the players in the roster, it is a complete mystery how they adhere to cap rules. You don’t wonder that when looking at DCU.
As someone who is first and foremost a DCU fan, these things all bum me out to a degree and make me wish for just 50% of the Spirit aura and vibes for DCU. But being in the stands to feel the positive energy was so refreshing and reminds me why I have cared so much about soccer in the past. -J
The branding, the video and introductions, the half time entertainment. It’s all much more joyous, polished, and entertaining. 2) that joy is evident in the fan base. Despite the past traumas, this crowd felt so much more happier, together, optimistic, and engaged that the usual DCU crowd.
Just back from my first Spirit game of the year and I have some observations. None of them knew or groundbreaking. 1) the vibe between the Spirit and DCU are jarring. Literally everything about the game day environment feels dramatically different despite literally being in the same place.