
Pitch Pass
Talkin’ soccer and life with the people who matter in Major League Soccer. Hosted by Gregory Roche.
Episodes
177 episodes
Troy Lesesne on Tactics, Culture, and Expectations
After a solid (but not spectacular) start, D.C. United stumbled badly in their first big test of the season. What went wrong? Can it be corrected? Does this team have the talent to make the playoffs?To...
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Season 14
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Episode 6
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36:46

David Schnegg: I've Always Wanted To Play In MLS, But It's Not That Easy
Eight years ago, David Schnegg was 19, a full time construction worker, and a part time soccer player in a semi-pro league. Today, he is the starting left back for D.C. United and someone who is being counted on to return the club t...
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Season 14
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Episode 5
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27:40

D.C. United-TFC Recap. Plus, Jason Anderson on Troy's Tactics
Roche kicks off the show with a player by player recap of D.C. United's season opening draw against Toronto FC at Buzzard Point. He was in the house for the match and gives his thoughts on the new fan experiences at Audi Field. Then...
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Season 14
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Episode 4
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55:00

It's A D.C. United Season Preview Crossover Event With Soccerwise!
D.C. United's regular season kicks off Saturday against Toronto FC and, to set the stage, it's very special episode of Pitch Pass...a crossover event with the Soccerwise podcast!Roch...
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Season 14
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Episode 3
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39:16

Who Are The Academy Players At D.C. United's Preseason Camp?
D.C. United is keeping things under wrap this preseason, including what Academy players have joined the first team in Florida. After some digging, we have a rough idea of what two youth players are there. Travis Clark of
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Season 14
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Episode 2
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1:11:25

Breaking Down D.C. United's Salary Cap Situation
Keeping track of MLS' roster building mechanism is HARD! To help make sense of it all and to get a break down of D.C. United's salary cap situation, Roche brings Marc Machado on the first Pitch Pass of 2025.Marc has made MLS roster buil...
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Season 14
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Episode 1
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1:09:02

D.C. United Roster Decisions with Charles Boehm
In a departure from years past, D.C. United announced their end of season roster decision in October rather than November/December. There were some surprises.Charles Boehm joins the show to discuss the surprises, the timing of t...
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Season 13
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Episode 11
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51:14

D.C. United Offseason Musings Part 1 featuring The Athletic's Pablo Maurer
D.C. United's season has ended with a whimper. So why is there optimism about the club? And is it warranted?The Athletic's Pablo Maurer joins Roche to discuss the general state of the club at the end of another season without a playoff ...
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Season 13
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Episode 10
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1:05:35

D.C. United CSO Ally Mackay on the Academy and the First Team Outlook
D.C. United recently announced that their Academy is adding a residency component to it's program. What does that entail? How does it impact the first team? Why is it important for the long term health of the club? To get answers, ...
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Season 13
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Episode 9
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32:50

D.C. United News and Notes 10-8-24
NEW CONCEPT!Roche curates D.C. United news from around the internet and delivers it to you in one place. This week's topics include:-DCU's playoff picture-Kristian Fletcher at Nottingham Forrest-A DCU Academy sna...
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Season 13
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Episode 8
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26:43

Russell Canouse Is Back!
Life is good if you are a D.C. United supporter. The team is coming off back to back road wins and finds itself in a playoff spot heading into the fall. But, bigger than that, the club welcomed Russell Canouse back after missing si...
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Season 13
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Episode 7
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28:59

Evaluating D.C. United's Outgoing Transfer Targets w/Charles Boehm
As the European transfer window closed, there was a number of D.C. United players rumored to be leaving the club. Charles Boehm of MLSsoccer.com joins the show to updates on those players, as well as Ted Ku-DiPietro's extension, if supporter's ...
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Season 13
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Episode 6
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54:55

Troy's Tactics w/Jason Anderson
With the summer additions of David Schnegg and Boris Enow, it feels like D.C. United head coach Troy Lesesne has enough of "his guys" to trot out a preferred formation. What is the formation? How does it work in attack? How problematic ...
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Season 13
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Episode 5
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1:03:33

Jacob Murrell On His "Traditional" Path To The Pros, What Sold Him On D.C. United, and How To Pronounce His Surname
Jacob Murrell has taken the traditional American route to becoming a professional...which means he's very unique in the current soccer landscape. The D.C. United rookie joins Roche to talk about his journey from high school to Georgetown to the...
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Season 13
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Episode 4
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37:28

D.C. United In 2024 So Far
Has the D.C. United season been a positive or a negative?Has the team been a pleasant surprise or the same old same old?Have supporters been given a reason for hope or is this another false dawn?The answers depend on you...
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Season 13
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Episode 3
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1:07:31

It's a Pitch Pass Solo Show!
It's the first ever solo show in Pitch Pass history!Roche has some thoughts on D.C. United after two matches (and four points) in the MLS season, the new players, the DPs, the kids and their minutes, Troy and Ally, and more!...
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Season 13
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Episode 2
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22:11

D.C. United Preview with Charles Boehm
D.C. United is back and so is Pitch Pass. Roche is joined by journalist Charles Boehm to discuss the offseason of change around the club. But first, the bad as DCU's preseason trip to Saudi Arabia has caused unease amongst the fan...
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Season 13
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Episode 1
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1:02:37

D.C. United Post-Mortem with The Athletic's Pablo Maurer
It's not "official" but D.C. United's season has unofficially come to an end without tangible success. The Athletic's Pablo Maurer joins Roche to look back on another lost season for the club, what Wayne Rooney did (and didn't do) for t...
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Season 12
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Episode 7
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53:15

Brendan Hines-Ike: There Needs To Be More Pressure In MLS Matches
D.C. United Defender Brendan Hines-Ike has returned to full fitness after suffering two freak, long term injuries over the last three years. He joins Roche on this episode of Pitch Pass to discuss how his "foot exploded in his boot" and how he ...
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Season 12
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Episode 6
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42:04

State Of The DCU Academy w/Travis Clark
As MLS season winds down, MLSNext season starts up so it's a good time to check in with the D.C. United Academy with TopDrawerSoccer.com 's Travis Clark. The club's investment in the Academy has be...
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Season 12
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Episode 5
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1:07:16

Three D.C. United Questions with Pro Soccer Wire's Jason Anderson
D.C. United has reached the home stretch of the MLS season and things are...meh.Pro Soccer Wire's Jason Anderson joins Roche to answer three questions about the club as it makes its push to make the playoffs.1. Are things better...
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Season 12
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Episode 4
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1:07:18

Breaking Through With Ted Ku-DiPietro
One of the pleasant surprises to the start D.C. United's season has been the play of Ted Ku-DiPietro. The DCU Homegrown joins Roche on this edition of Pitch Pass to discuss his season thus far, his "traditional American sports" path to th...
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Season 12
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Episode 3
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27:01
Behind The Scenes Of D.C. United's Digital Team with Claudia Pagan
There's not just a different vibe for D.C. United on the field. Off the field, the club has raised their game in a number of areas, especially the digital team. Claudia Pagan has been the face of DCU Digital for the last 4 years and ...
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Season 12
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Episode 2
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55:23

D. C. United Reaches For The Middle Ground
D.C. United's season is underway and the results thus far have been...encouraging? Pro Soccer Wire's Jason Anderson joins Roche to discuss the Black And Red's first two matches and if there is a...
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Season 12
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Episode 1
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52:52

What's The Plan? With D.C. United General Manager Lucy Rushton
It's been an unsatisfying period for D.C. United for both the club and its supporters. But with rumors swirling of multiple additions incoming during the summer transfer window, there is a sense of excitement around the team. Roche spoke with D...
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Season 11
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Episode 3
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34:12
