Ted and Jon break down Jason Levien's big Baltimore press conference — a 12-15K seat stadium, public money asks, Carmelo Anthony, and zero interim plan for MLS Next Pro. Plus DC United is giving away free tickets to the home opener after spending $11 million on the roster.

On the pitch: another 0-0 preseason draw against Minnesota, rookie Markovic emerging as a potential starter, and the team beating St. Louis 3-1 behind closed doors — because they can only score when nobody's watching.

Then: the Washington Spirit trade Bethune to Kansas City. It stings, but this roster is deep enough to handle it.

Want the extended show? Ted and Jon sit down with Todd Lewis from the Free Kick Pod for a full Philadelphia Union preview ahead of Saturday's home opener — Tiburcio scouting report, the Kai Wagner hole, Champions League in Trinidad against a team literally made up of the defense force, and a score prediction DC fans will like. Available now for $5+ Patreon subscribers at patreon.com/rfkrefugees.

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Ted sits down with Jason Longshore from Soccer Down Here and 92.9 The Game to talk about Atlanta United and how they will look in 2026. They share in the struggles of both teams last season and look ahead to the new division structure, which sees them sharing more matches. This is a free preview, for the full episode head over to our Patreon and contribute at the $5 level.

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The boys are back and there's actual soccer to talk about. Ted and Jon break down DC United's 0-0 preseason draw against Portland at the Coachella Valley Classic — yes, it was actually broadcast this time. No bounty hunters with iPhones required.

Up top: DC and Baltimore are cooking something. Jason Levien and the mayor of Baltimore are holding a press conference on February 12th. Next Pro team? Stadium land deal? An official Old Bay-flavored beer partnership? We speculate wildly.

Then: MLS takes an axe to its Apple TV broadcast operation. A quarter of Spanish language talent cut, MLS 360 in Spanish gone, the wrap-up show gutted, and games being produced out of London. Ted has feelings about the league's inability to invest in content long enough for it to actually grow. Jon just wants the British-style highlight show back.

On the pitch: Boribo hit the crossbar and looked like the real deal. Jackson Hopkins is roaming free as an 8 with a green light to create. Montaño and Karakawa are still works in progress. And the cameraman provided some of the commentary. We are thankful for whatever we can get.