Pitch Pass

Talkin’ soccer and life with the people who matter in MLS. #MLSsnob bsky: @gregoryroche.bsky.social

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New episode of Pitch Pass is my conversation with HG MF Jackson Hopkins on the vibes in the locker room, Rene Weiler's direct approach to communication, his best position, Oasis, and more.

https://t.co/pfrl3KQiA9

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New episode!

@DaxMcCarty11 gives some perspective on the highs and lows of D.C. United's season, especially over the last month.

What's real, what's not, and where the club can upgrade for a post-WC playoff run.

https://t.co/zHqdbXByWl

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@ProspectsUsmnt Marco Vita, DC United.

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@meechone you grabbing a Team Italy shirsey on the Wildwood boardwalk this summer?

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New episode!

@dcunited MF Matti Peltola on his strong start, set piece defending, and Silvan Hefti blatantly copping his style.

https://t.co/ZoOIBU1yKc

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@meechone Between stuff like that and Mischief Night and a thousand other things, I swear 80s/90s Philly kids had their own language.

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@reefa_k SMH

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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.

[D.C. United @dcunited]

A new chapter begins for @DCUyouth standout Oscar Avilez.

The 15-year-old forward has signed his first professional contract with D.C. United as the 22nd Homegrown Player in club history 🖤❤️ @TheEventsDC

Read More 📖: https://t.co/NHiVkb9Hbd

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New ep! @MLSist and I unpack the Ally Mackay news and his rumored replacement as CSO of D.C. United.

Come for Pablo's witty cynicism, stay for my unhinged MLSNP rants.

https://t.co/oDu8w7raid

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@MattAshton81 @ProspectsUsmnt DCU is fielding a U15 team this year. They are not fielding a U14 team tho.

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MLS Summer Transfer Window opens Thursday.

No one knows what DCU will do (maybe not even the club), but what CAN they do?

@MarcMachado8 joins me to discuss DCU's cap situation and where all the winter GAM went.

https://t.co/ezMexMuLXV

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@ProspectsUsmnt Davis is also an October birthday. Just finished 8th grade.

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@mrickling It's not great. No other way to say it.

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DCU officially announce the changes hinted at this spring.

This structure is very in line with most MLS teams so the club isn't being cheap here.

As always, this will die or thrive based on Levien's commitment to funding a long term plan.

[D.C. United @dcunited]

For the next generation 🖤❤️

D.C. United has restructured its Academy to elevate player development across the region:
•Full-time residency for three age groups, with pro-level training, education support, and scholarships
•New U14 regional pool model
•Stronger first-team integration — a clearer, more direct path to pro
•Expanded access and support — including online schooling and financial aid

Built to unlock the full potential of the DMV’s rising stars ✨

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@PernillaIce @ProspectsUsmnt Correct. They offer aid if using their education partner.

They also don't require kids to use their education partner as some families are based in counties that offer free online school as part of their public school system.

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@flash79043278 He's the only one who showed up offensively.

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I'm serious when I say the only difference between NSH and DCU is Hany.

Both are stocked with "helper" type players but NSH has someone who can create and finish chances while DC have no one with any semblance of creativity or end product.

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The fun part of this is that 3 kids from this Philly team are from the D.C. United youth territory.

So that's awesome.

[MLS NEXT @MLSNEXT]

Philadelphia Union are in their bag. So deep they found the U15 MLS NEXT Cup championship silverware🎒🏆

#MLSNEXTCup

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It's never "fun" discussing the state of DCU but I had a fun time chopping it up with the
@cincysoccertalk about this weekend's match.

[Cincy Soccer Talk @cincysoccertalk]

JERSEY SWAP: We chat with Gregory Roche from @PitchPass about soccer in The District. What needs to change at D.C. United for the team to consider playoffs? How does he see them performing against #AllForCincy Saturday?

And we might talk about an ex...

https://t.co/0lMgQla3A3