Gregory Roche
@gregoryroche.bsky.social
Former Radio Personality. Current Podcaster, soccer dad, and raconteur. I'll mostly be posting about D.C. United.
Yup, out of everyone at the club I want to hear from the President of Business Operations the most when it comes to sporting changes within the league.
@dcunitedofficial.bsky.social President of Business Operations Danita Johnson said in a statement that #MLS's calendar switch fits with "the global nature of our city" and allows #DCU to "exist in rhythm with the rest of the world’s game."
November 14, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Yup, out of everyone at the club I want to hear from the President of Business Operations the most when it comes to sporting changes within the league.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I'd feel pretty disrespected if I were a DC Power player but Levien don't give a crap because the Spirit give him another chance to make some rent/concession money.
D C. United has sent an email encouraging fans to buy tickets to Spirit-Racing on Saturday.
Not sure I've seen the Spirit and DCU link up to this extent since Sam Staab modeled the cherry blossom kit.
Not sure I've seen the Spirit and DCU link up to this extent since Sam Staab modeled the cherry blossom kit.
November 7, 2025 at 1:48 AM
I'd feel pretty disrespected if I were a DC Power player but Levien don't give a crap because the Spirit give him another chance to make some rent/concession money.
We did it!
D.C. United has done it! They've secured the Wooden Spoon as the worst team in MLS in 2025!
This is a trophy secured by a club culture set from the top down.
With the entire scouting department let go by a new Managing Director, we may be witnessing a true dynasty forming in D.C.
This is a trophy secured by a club culture set from the top down.
With the entire scouting department let go by a new Managing Director, we may be witnessing a true dynasty forming in D.C.
October 19, 2025 at 1:57 AM
We did it!
Little deeper thoughts.
He's VERY smooth. Always looks in control and thinking about his next movement. Smart player as well. Not uber athletic but definitely good enough.
The question now (with every young player for the club), how will he develop in whatever MLSNP situation he ends up in.
He's VERY smooth. Always looks in control and thinking about his next movement. Smart player as well. Not uber athletic but definitely good enough.
The question now (with every young player for the club), how will he develop in whatever MLSNP situation he ends up in.
I was waiting to hear your assessment. Thanks for offering it! Certainly agree that this is one for the future, but it does speak well(ish) that he'd agree to sign and apparently sees a pathway for his development.
October 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Little deeper thoughts.
He's VERY smooth. Always looks in control and thinking about his next movement. Smart player as well. Not uber athletic but definitely good enough.
The question now (with every young player for the club), how will he develop in whatever MLSNP situation he ends up in.
He's VERY smooth. Always looks in control and thinking about his next movement. Smart player as well. Not uber athletic but definitely good enough.
The question now (with every young player for the club), how will he develop in whatever MLSNP situation he ends up in.
A 2010 born W/CAM.
I've seen Avilez play a number of times and he's legit. Probably too much to expect he'll be a contributor next season but definitely a prospect to get excited about.
www.dcunited.com/news/d-c-uni...
I've seen Avilez play a number of times and he's legit. Probably too much to expect he'll be a contributor next season but definitely a prospect to get excited about.
www.dcunited.com/news/d-c-uni...
D.C. United Signs 15-Year-Old Forward Oscar Avilez as a Homegrown Player | DC United
Avilez becomes the 22nd Homegrown signing in club history
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 16, 2025) \- D.C. United has signed 15-year-old Academy forward Oscar Avilez as a Homegrown Player through 2028 with op...
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October 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A 2010 born W/CAM.
I've seen Avilez play a number of times and he's legit. Probably too much to expect he'll be a contributor next season but definitely a prospect to get excited about.
www.dcunited.com/news/d-c-uni...
I've seen Avilez play a number of times and he's legit. Probably too much to expect he'll be a contributor next season but definitely a prospect to get excited about.
www.dcunited.com/news/d-c-uni...
Bravo @laurelpfahler.bsky.social
This is a must read and extremely depressing to see MLS giving less access to reporters than the NFL.
How are we going to grow the game in this country with such a closed off environment?
This is a must read and extremely depressing to see MLS giving less access to reporters than the NFL.
How are we going to grow the game in this country with such a closed off environment?
Wrote something a little different during the break that I hope MLS PR considers, as national outlets keep decreasing coverage and now AI content is replacing writers. Someone had to say something before media access just gets worse. (Free post) www.patreon.com/posts/141166...
A reporter's letter to Major League Soccer | Laurel Pfahler
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October 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Bravo @laurelpfahler.bsky.social
This is a must read and extremely depressing to see MLS giving less access to reporters than the NFL.
How are we going to grow the game in this country with such a closed off environment?
This is a must read and extremely depressing to see MLS giving less access to reporters than the NFL.
How are we going to grow the game in this country with such a closed off environment?
"since 2022" makes it seem like DCU has some sort of tradition of futility that makes not winning the Spoon in the last 3 years an anomaly.
Which...uh...yeah.
Which...uh...yeah.
October 12, 2025 at 1:04 PM
"since 2022" makes it seem like DCU has some sort of tradition of futility that makes not winning the Spoon in the last 3 years an anomaly.
Which...uh...yeah.
Which...uh...yeah.
Is this good?
Nine-man D.C. shows character in the second half against drab Charlotte and loses by just the one goal.
United finishes 2-8-7 at home for 13 of possible 51 points.
The past two years DCU is 6-16-12 at Audi Field (30 of 102 points).
United finishes 2-8-7 at home for 13 of possible 51 points.
The past two years DCU is 6-16-12 at Audi Field (30 of 102 points).
October 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Is this good?
It stinks that Barraza can walk for free but it'd be wrong to think anyone on this team would be missed if they left.
Excepting Hopkins because he's a local kid.
Excepting Hopkins because he's a local kid.
I could fix D.C. United in one offseason just via free agents, cashfers and trades.
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2026 Free Agent List
The list of players who are eligible for free agency ahead of the 2026 season is now available.
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October 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
It stinks that Barraza can walk for free but it'd be wrong to think anyone on this team would be missed if they left.
Excepting Hopkins because he's a local kid.
Excepting Hopkins because he's a local kid.
Hartford, CT was extremely meh.
What’s the worst city you’ve visited?
I’ll never go back to Myrtle Beach SC if somebody paid me
I’ll never go back to Myrtle Beach SC if somebody paid me
September 30, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Hartford, CT was extremely meh.
Meanwhile, DCU used to make every PA announcement in English and Spanish at RFK but stopped when they moved to AF.
For Noche Latina night yesterday, they brought the Spanish announcements back...but only for like every 3rd announcement.
Half measures. Always.
For Noche Latina night yesterday, they brought the Spanish announcements back...but only for like every 3rd announcement.
Half measures. Always.
When it comes to themed matches, the @washingtonspirit.com really give it there all inside Audi Field.
For today's Hispanic Heritage Month match, each gate had a different set of performers. A mariachi band greeted fans at Gate B.
For today's Hispanic Heritage Month match, each gate had a different set of performers. A mariachi band greeted fans at Gate B.
September 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Meanwhile, DCU used to make every PA announcement in English and Spanish at RFK but stopped when they moved to AF.
For Noche Latina night yesterday, they brought the Spanish announcements back...but only for like every 3rd announcement.
Half measures. Always.
For Noche Latina night yesterday, they brought the Spanish announcements back...but only for like every 3rd announcement.
Half measures. Always.
Is it bad that STM renewals pretty much have to go out this week???
Is it bad to concede 58 goals in 19 games to the same opponent
DCU-Union results in the Audi Field era
PHI 3-2 DCU
DCU 0-2 PHI
DCU 2-1 PHI (USOC)
DCU 1-5 PHI
PHI 3-1 DCU
PHI 4-1 DCU
DCU 2-2 PHI
DCU 0-1 PHI
PHI 2-1 DCU
DCU 3-1 PHI
PHI 7-0 DCU
DCU 0-6 PHI
PHI 0-0 DCU
DCU 1-3 PHI
DCU 2-2 PHI
PHI 4-0 DCU
PHI 3-0 DCU
DCU 3 wins, 16 GF
PHI 12 wins, 52 GF
3 draws
PHI 3-2 DCU
DCU 0-2 PHI
DCU 2-1 PHI (USOC)
DCU 1-5 PHI
PHI 3-1 DCU
PHI 4-1 DCU
DCU 2-2 PHI
DCU 0-1 PHI
PHI 2-1 DCU
DCU 3-1 PHI
PHI 7-0 DCU
DCU 0-6 PHI
PHI 0-0 DCU
DCU 1-3 PHI
DCU 2-2 PHI
PHI 4-0 DCU
PHI 3-0 DCU
DCU 3 wins, 16 GF
PHI 12 wins, 52 GF
3 draws
September 28, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Is it bad that STM renewals pretty much have to go out this week???
I also did a lap around AF pre-match and was surprised to see Levien just walking (by himself) around the concourse like a plebe.
Bold move by him.
Bold move by him.
I did a full lap around the Audi Field concourse and got a pretty decent chunk of people supporting the paper sign and chants going
I also definitely got some looks from DCU FO personnel I know so I’m sure I’m on someone’s shit list now if I wasn’t before
I also definitely got some looks from DCU FO personnel I know so I’m sure I’m on someone’s shit list now if I wasn’t before
September 28, 2025 at 2:04 AM
I also did a lap around AF pre-match and was surprised to see Levien just walking (by himself) around the concourse like a plebe.
Bold move by him.
Bold move by him.
I left Audi Field at halftime.
Figured it wouldn't get any worse, right?
Figured it wouldn't get any worse, right?
September 28, 2025 at 12:55 AM
I left Audi Field at halftime.
Figured it wouldn't get any worse, right?
Figured it wouldn't get any worse, right?
DCU with just over 700k in GAM which of course means...
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The club roster profiles have been updated to now include the amount of GAM remaining for each club in 2025.
MLS eliminated expiration dates for GAM earlier this year (apart from GAM received when selecting the U22 Initiative Roster Construction Model).
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MLS eliminated expiration dates for GAM earlier this year (apart from GAM received when selecting the U22 Initiative Roster Construction Model).
mlssoccer.box.com/s/c2ok055zmd...
September 26, 2025 at 3:43 PM
DCU with just over 700k in GAM which of course means...
🤷🏾♂️
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More double talk from the owners.
“We’ve got to turn things around and create a winning atmosphere.”
NEW ON @wtopnews.bsky.social: I spoke to @dcunitedofficial.bsky.social's owners about the state of the MLS club, including:
- Firing GM Ally Mackay
- Roster building & spending for 2026
- Fans calling on them to sell #DCU
NEW ON @wtopnews.bsky.social: I spoke to @dcunitedofficial.bsky.social's owners about the state of the MLS club, including:
- Firing GM Ally Mackay
- Roster building & spending for 2026
- Fans calling on them to sell #DCU
Amid fan uproar, DC United ownership vows changes will make club competitive again - WTOP News
D.C. United ownership speaks to WTOP as the MLS club misses the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season.
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September 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
More double talk from the owners.
If you took the over on this, you win.
They made it to episode 8 before they forgot the "All United" series existed.
BTW, ep1 was called "A New Beginning."
It was posted in April, it recapped the season opener in February and since then, they've replaced every decision maker.
A New Beginning.
They made it to episode 8 before they forgot the "All United" series existed.
BTW, ep1 was called "A New Beginning."
It was posted in April, it recapped the season opener in February and since then, they've replaced every decision maker.
A New Beginning.
3. The seems like the start of a web series but does anyone have any faith that the club will stick with it?*
I'm setting the over under at 4 episodes of "All United" before they forget this thing exists.
*I say this as someone who struggles to be consistent with my dopey podcast. So I get it.
I'm setting the over under at 4 episodes of "All United" before they forget this thing exists.
*I say this as someone who struggles to be consistent with my dopey podcast. So I get it.
September 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
If you took the over on this, you win.
They made it to episode 8 before they forgot the "All United" series existed.
BTW, ep1 was called "A New Beginning."
It was posted in April, it recapped the season opener in February and since then, they've replaced every decision maker.
A New Beginning.
They made it to episode 8 before they forgot the "All United" series existed.
BTW, ep1 was called "A New Beginning."
It was posted in April, it recapped the season opener in February and since then, they've replaced every decision maker.
A New Beginning.
This is absolutely the reason and it's hilarious.
Been an STM for 11 seasons and the renewal has always come in early August.
It's almost October.
Been an STM for 11 seasons and the renewal has always come in early August.
It's almost October.
Can't have season ticket renewals down if you don't ask people to renew!
September 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This is absolutely the reason and it's hilarious.
Been an STM for 11 seasons and the renewal has always come in early August.
It's almost October.
Been an STM for 11 seasons and the renewal has always come in early August.
It's almost October.
Things I've received from DCU this week:
-A 20% off ticket offer for the last two home matches of the year
-A $99 family pack offer (4 tix, 4 hot dogs, 4 drinks) for Saturday's match versus a regional rival
Things I haven't received from DCU:
-STM renewal info
-A 20% off ticket offer for the last two home matches of the year
-A $99 family pack offer (4 tix, 4 hot dogs, 4 drinks) for Saturday's match versus a regional rival
Things I haven't received from DCU:
-STM renewal info
September 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Things I've received from DCU this week:
-A 20% off ticket offer for the last two home matches of the year
-A $99 family pack offer (4 tix, 4 hot dogs, 4 drinks) for Saturday's match versus a regional rival
Things I haven't received from DCU:
-STM renewal info
-A 20% off ticket offer for the last two home matches of the year
-A $99 family pack offer (4 tix, 4 hot dogs, 4 drinks) for Saturday's match versus a regional rival
Things I haven't received from DCU:
-STM renewal info
Not sure if I'm mad that the club is going through its 50th overhaul in the Levien era or mad that the players brought in by this scouting dept are the reason for the current overhaul.
Let's just land on "I'm mad" and leave it at that.
Let's just land on "I'm mad" and leave it at that.
Sources telling me that DC United has cut the entirety of its scouting department as the club continues its overhaul under new sporting director Erkut Sogut & head coach Rene Weiler. Assitant GM Caleb Shreve among those let go (that bit first reported by my guy @tombogert.bsky.social the other day.)
September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Not sure if I'm mad that the club is going through its 50th overhaul in the Levien era or mad that the players brought in by this scouting dept are the reason for the current overhaul.
Let's just land on "I'm mad" and leave it at that.
Let's just land on "I'm mad" and leave it at that.
See...we are learning about each other.
The only two avatars of yours I recognize are Homelander & Black Panther
Me:
HBO- Arya Stark
Peacock- Ice-T
Amazon- Phoebe/Fleabag
Paramount Plus- Michael from ST Discovery
Netflix- Frog
Disney+- Monkey
You prompted me to change some from the default. Peacock made me go to a website?!?
Me:
HBO- Arya Stark
Peacock- Ice-T
Amazon- Phoebe/Fleabag
Paramount Plus- Michael from ST Discovery
Netflix- Frog
Disney+- Monkey
You prompted me to change some from the default. Peacock made me go to a website?!?
September 22, 2025 at 2:22 AM
See...we are learning about each other.
You can learn a lot about someone through their streaming avatars.
Here are mine:
Netflix: Johnny Lawrence
Disney: Black Panther
HBO: Baby Billy
Peacock: Captain Holt
Prime: Homelander
Paramount+: Lieutenant Dangle
What are yours?
Here are mine:
Netflix: Johnny Lawrence
Disney: Black Panther
HBO: Baby Billy
Peacock: Captain Holt
Prime: Homelander
Paramount+: Lieutenant Dangle
What are yours?
September 22, 2025 at 1:09 AM
You can learn a lot about someone through their streaming avatars.
Here are mine:
Netflix: Johnny Lawrence
Disney: Black Panther
HBO: Baby Billy
Peacock: Captain Holt
Prime: Homelander
Paramount+: Lieutenant Dangle
What are yours?
Here are mine:
Netflix: Johnny Lawrence
Disney: Black Panther
HBO: Baby Billy
Peacock: Captain Holt
Prime: Homelander
Paramount+: Lieutenant Dangle
What are yours?
Our friend Boehm got the first chat with the new...
Managing Director of Soccer Operations.
Wonder if they hired a consulting agency to brainstorm c suite titles.
Managing Director of Soccer Operations.
Wonder if they hired a consulting agency to brainstorm c suite titles.
"As we talked through the candidates and what we really wanted... we realized they were an Erkut."
"Maybe the smartest guy in football we've been around, and hardest-working."
Yesterday I chatted with Erkut Sogut, DC United's... offbeat choice for CSO:
www.mlssoccer.com/news/dc-unit...
"Maybe the smartest guy in football we've been around, and hardest-working."
Yesterday I chatted with Erkut Sogut, DC United's... offbeat choice for CSO:
www.mlssoccer.com/news/dc-unit...
DC United: What Erkut Sogut brings to the nation's capital | MLSSoccer.com
First things first: D.C. United’s ownership are quite aware they’ve stepped well outside the box in their choice of the chief soccer officer who will succeed departing general manager and CSO Ally Mac...
www.mlssoccer.com
September 20, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Our friend Boehm got the first chat with the new...
Managing Director of Soccer Operations.
Wonder if they hired a consulting agency to brainstorm c suite titles.
Managing Director of Soccer Operations.
Wonder if they hired a consulting agency to brainstorm c suite titles.
You think his Thank You pic will be him in a DCU scarf or him sitting in an empty Audi Field?
INBOX: DC United's new chief soccer officer hire is official - first club job for former agent Erkut Sogut
September 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
You think his Thank You pic will be him in a DCU scarf or him sitting in an empty Audi Field?