Team Wins, Podcast in Shambles: Win Some Lose Some — DC United 1-0 Philly | Home Opener 2026

DC United open the 2026 MLS season with a 1-0 win over the Philadelphia Union at Audi Field and Jon and Ted were there to see it. Three points, a new mascot, and Matti Peltola playing out of his mind.

In this episode:

1. Tai Baribo's energy and what it means for this attack
2. Matti Peltola as player of the match — 15 recoveries, 5+ interceptions, one stop that would have been a goal last year
3. Jackson Hopkins: the floor question is finally answered
4. Silvan Hefti plays 90 minutes after six months off — verdict: pretty okay
5. Aaron Herrera's injury and whether he fits in this system when healthy
6. Drew Paglo's assist and the counter attack setup
7. Louis Munteanu's cameo off the bench
8. The McConaughey red card and what he said
9. Rene Wilder's substitution logic explained
10. Listener questions on the 4-4-2, Kojima vs. Servania, and game management
11. The Athletic's survey rates Audi Field the worst soccer-specific stadium in MLS — Jon and Ted respond

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Vamos.