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Research Scientist. UMBC '14 graduate in physics. PhD in Atmospheric Science from Hampton U. Ozone instrument calibration and validation #Skyence

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Gotta imagine if Barraza/Kim are in goal there, we've let one in at this point. So progress there at least

01.03.2026 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I remain dumbfounded that ANYONE had MontrΓ©al finishing above DC in the preseason predictions and power rankings and whatnot. Charlotte and Atlanta at least have potential on paper. Montreal... not so much

01.03.2026 04:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I had it last week, but haven't been able to watch any games today to know if it's still happening

28.02.2026 23:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah I did some more digging on that, and Charlotte, Miami, and Orlando all have more U22s than they're allowed, with one guy for each being on loan. So they must just keep it there regardless if they're actually occupying the spot or not

27.02.2026 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think they have to actually be on loan to go into slot 31. And we haven't heard of anyone (officially) being loaned out yet. If we send someone like Avilez to our MLS NP partner (that totally exists!) then they'd go into slot 31, but I don't think we have that yet

27.02.2026 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It also has Kim using an international spot, which seems odd.
Hopkins is also now on the senior roster, though we still have a 11/10 supplemental problem

27.02.2026 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It goes as far to say he's number 20, and occupies one of the supplemental 25-28 slots, which we now have 5 guys in for 4 spots.
Overall, we're now looking at 18/20 senior spots filled, with 1/1 or 0/2 DP/U22 spots and 1 international spot open

23.02.2026 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Quick #DCU roster update now that the season has started. According to the league site, Hopkins has been moved to the Senior Roster. That would fix our 11/10 supplemental issue...if it didn't already list Grant Leveille as being fully signed.

23.02.2026 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@jasondcsoccer.bsky.social Sandstorm at the Duke/Michigan game happening at Capital One Arena across town. Right as DC kicks off

22.02.2026 00:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I feel like Baribo specifically will be motivated to score against them. But any sign of progress would be good, even if it's a loss

21.02.2026 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Feeling 3-1, with a Baribo goal. Not great, but much better than last year

21.02.2026 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

As a UMBC alum, I was really hoping DC would take him in last year's draft. Dude can certainly play. He should have a decent place on KC's depth chart with their 6 other players

19.02.2026 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tubbs has been doing better at RB than I would have expected

11.02.2026 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Here's hoping for another camera 4 low battery so we get more side commentary

11.02.2026 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If the mls store is to be believed, it looks like they'll be black. We need Pablo to peer pressure them into red shorts again

11.02.2026 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

3 is for the DC flag though, I'm guessing

11.02.2026 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

For sure, but for every exciting one, there's another boring one. Nashville's just looks yellow from a distance, Charlotte is just blue. DC at least has a history of "just a black shirt with red accents"

11.02.2026 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's not flashy, but the home jersey never really has been. It's solid. Seems similar to the 2016 (i think??) jersey. Hoping the pair it with red shorts though

11.02.2026 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A bit surprised to not see either Pirani or Herrera. I wonder if that's due to them having knocks, coach's choice, or if they're being shopped or something

08.02.2026 00:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Markovic came on for Bartlett too apparently. Murrel came on for Munteanu, and I think turner was for Baribo

08.02.2026 00:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Seems like we lost him with camera 4's battery replacement

08.02.2026 00:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

The "that wasn't very child friendly" was wild to hear randomly lol

07.02.2026 23:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Is Hopkins playing right wing? I was also trying to figure out if Antley is playing more as a right back or a Najar style center back. Or Herrera, as the announcer claims he is

07.02.2026 23:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

#DCU lineup, per the team:
Johnson, Bartlett, Peltola, Kurokawa, Peglow, Baribo, Louis, Antley, Rowles, Servania, Hopkins
Not really sure what that formation is yet.

07.02.2026 22:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I've also added in an approximation for the number of players available at each position.

Will continue to update as we get more players and info

29.01.2026 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Approximate breakdown of DC United's 2026 roster

Approximate breakdown of DC United's 2026 roster

Here's what I've got for an updated #DCU roster now that the Hefti signing is official:

29.01.2026 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Given the current players on the roster, do you think we're playing with 3 CBs and Herrera/Kurokawa more as wingers?

27.01.2026 01:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

REALLY hope that this doesn't signal that we're getting rid of Herrera like it did with Schnegg

25.01.2026 01:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I was thinking we were going to have to get David Bingham as an FA. Who would have been fine, but Bono is arguably better (and much younger than both Bingham and Johnson)

23.01.2026 22:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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After a bit of digging, seems like he used Louis at Cluj as well

17.01.2026 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0