We're Not There Yet — DC United 2-2 Nashville SC | Week 9 2026

DC United go up 2-0 at Nashville. Silvan Hefti gets a red card. Nashville score twice in 14 minutes. DC hold on for a 2-2 draw. It's a monkey's paw. Jon and Ted break it all down plus Chicago on Wednesday and a Washington Spirit update.

In this episode:

• DC United 2-2 Nashville SC: the monkey's paw draw
• Louis Munteanu scores again — the DP slot is starting to look better
• Silvan Hefti red card: Ted referees the refs
• Aaron Herrera: poor performance, 90 minutes Wednesday to prove himself
• Jackson Hopkins misses two clear chances — he's not a forward
• Matti Peltola: steady as ever
• Sean Johnson: 3.38 expected goals faced, saved the point late
• Gabriel Pirani: mutual contract termination reportedly agreed
• Andy Najar: DC's greatest academy product, still embarrassing us at 33
• Renée Weiler's sub decisions explained
• Tai Baribo return: how does the Baribo-Munteanu partnership work?
• Caden Clark trade value in the summer window
• Kye Rowles green card update
• Chicago Wednesday: seven points minimum from the next three games
• Washington Spirit lose in Seattle: Claudia Martinez scores, Trinity Rodman ankle scare
• Sandy McIver: a tough night in goal
• Full Patreon listener Q&A

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