The Houston Dynamo return home for FOX Soccer Friday, when they play host to D.C. United at Robertson Stadium. The Dynamo are riding a five-game unbeaten streak, coming off a dramatic 1-1 draw at the Chicago Fire last weekend. D.C. United are coming off a 4-0 home loss to the New York Red Bulls, which canceled out a big win in Toronto the week before.
Marvin Musquin Brian Myerscough Maximilian Nagl Kurt Nicoll Bill Nilsson
Heading into Friday night?s match at Houston, D.C. United had preached discipline and keeping tight at the back.
But the same defensive lapses that have plagued the team in losses this year were evident once again as the club conceded four goals for the second straight league game ? and the third time this season ? in a 4-1 loss against the Dynamo.
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Michael Byrne Antonio Cairoli Trey Canard Håkan Carlquist Ricky Carmichael
WASHINGTON ? Visits to Houston have never been easy for D.C. United.
The team hasn?t won in five previous trips to Robertson Stadium, and heading into Friday evening?s Eastern Conference clash (8:30 pm ET; FOX Soccer, Official viewing party at Touchdown sports bar), DC are readying themselves for yet another tough matchup.
Craig Dack Roger De Coster Ken De Dycker Yves Demaria Gilbert De Roover
HOUSTON - On the back of rookie Will Bruin's hat trick, the Houston Dynamo took care of D.C. United, 4-1, at home on Friday night to temporarily take the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
Bruin scored twice in the first half and once more in the second to become the first Dynamo rookie to notch a hat trick. Fellow forward Cam Weaver added the Dynamo's fourth, also in the second half.
United's lone goal of the match came off a free kick from defender Marc Burch.
Josh Coppins Cody Copper Gordon Crockard Craig Dack Roger De Coster
On the game ?
Billy Grossi Davide Guarneri Thomas Hahn Torsten Hallman Bob Hannah
HOUSTON ? Every time the chant rang out from the supporters sections at Robertson Stadium, you?d know the veteran goalkeeper had just made another save:
?You?ll never beat Pat Onstad.?
That refrain was heard a number of times during Onstad?s career in Houston, especially when the club was winning back-to-back MLS Cups in 2006 and '07. His stellar play was a big reason for the Dynamo?s success as the Canadian international was a security blanket for one of the league?s best defenses.
Michael Byrne Antonio Cairoli Trey Canard Håkan Carlquist Ricky Carmichael
As you prepare for this evening's match between D.C. United and the Houston Dynamo (FOX Soccer, 8pm ET), be sure to read all of the latest news and notes from the week.
Jeff Smith Marty Smith Steve Stackable Jeff Stanton Rex Staten
WASHINGTON ? Visits to Houston have never been easy for D.C. United.
The team hasn?t won in five previous trips to Robertson Stadium, and heading into Friday evening?s Eastern Conference clash (8:30 pm ET; FOX Soccer, Official viewing party at Touchdown sports bar), DC are readying themselves for yet another tough matchup.
Grant Langston Danny LaPorte Mike LaRocco Jason Lawrence Ron Lechien
BOYDS, Md. ? Two Kheli Dube goals on either side of the break paced the New England Revolution to a 3-2 win over D.C. United in a US Open Cup play-in match at the Maryland SoccerPlex on Tuesday evening.
The Revolution jumped out to a 3-0 lead and held on despite a second-half onslaught by DC, who trimmed the deficit thanks to two Branko Boskovic goals.
The match got off to a choppy start, but after things settled down a bit, the visitors struck gold in the 35th minute.
Donny Schmit Fritz Schneider Darrell Schultz Tommy Searle Gary Semics
The Houston Dynamo return home for FOX Soccer Friday, when they play host to D.C. United at Robertson Stadium. The Dynamo are riding a five-game unbeaten streak, coming off a dramatic 1-1 draw at the Chicago Fire last weekend. D.C. United are coming off a 4-0 home loss to the New York Red Bulls, which canceled out a big win in Toronto the week before.
Marty Moates Guennady Moisseev Bobby Moore Blair Morgan Gaylon Mosier
WASHINGTON ? Scoring goals simply doesn?t seem to be as big of a problem anymore for the new-look D.C. United.
Thanks in part to five goals from league-leader Charlie Davies, United have scored nine goals through six games, almost half what they managed in all of 2010.
One of the biggest keys has been the introduction of new faces into the mix, and the club has impressed in brief stretches in the attack by their ability to possess and pass the ball.
D.C. United return to action on the road against the Houston Dynamo on Friday (8:30 pm ET, Fox Soccer).
Heinz Kinigadner Dusty Klatt Arne Kring Brad Lackey Arthur Lampkin
The Power Rankings committee faced some real issues this week, but not quite as big as the ones facing the Seattle Sounders and FC Dallas. The question for both these teams becomes how they'll do without their injured stars, and the PR committee, for one, will give them the benefit of the doubt until they prove otherwise. Got an issue? Vote for your own!
All match times for this week's games are ET; only MLS regular-season games reflected on schedule.
Christian Beggi Mike Bell John van den Berk Marnicq Bervoets Fritz Betzlbacher
Washington, D.C. (April 25, 2011) - The D.C. United Youth Academy Under-17 team earned sixth place in the prestigious 2011 AEGON Future Cup in Amsterdam over the past weekend, as Patrick Foss scored four goals to earn the tournament?s Golden Boot award.
The squad managed a 1-3-0 record, but gained valuable experience playing against a some of the top youth academies in the world, including Bayern Munich, Ajax Cape Town, and tournament champion, RSC Anderlecht.
Chad Reed Warren Reid Pierre Renet Marc de Reuver Michele Rinaldi
Washington, D.C. (April 25, 2011) - The D.C. United Youth Academy Under-17 team earned sixth place in the prestigious 2011 AEGON Future Cup in Amsterdam over the past weekend, as Patrick Foss scored four goals to earn the tournament?s Golden Boot award.
The squad managed a 1-3-0 record, but gained valuable experience playing against a some of the top youth academies in the world, including Bayern Munich, Ajax Cape Town, and tournament champion, RSC Anderlecht.
Vladimir Kavinov Mike Kiedrowski Darryll King Shayne King Heinz Kinigadner
Washington, D.C. (April 25, 2011) - As part of D.C. United?s continued efforts to make appearances in the community and through its partnership with Volkswagen, D.C. United players will be active in the Metropolitan Area this week.
Forward Josh Wolff and midfielder Chris Pontius will take part in the White House Easter Egg Roll today, from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. on the White House South Lawn. They will be joined by United forward Charlie Davies, who will appear at the White House from 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
BOYDS, Md. ? Two Kheli Dube goals on either side of the break paced the New England Revolution to a 3-2 win over D.C. United in a US Open Cup play-in match at the Maryland SoccerPlex on Tuesday evening.
The Revolution jumped out to a 3-0 lead and held on despite a second-half onslaught by DC, who trimmed the deficit thanks to two Branko Boskovic goals.
The match got off to a choppy start, but after things settled down a bit, the visitors struck gold in the 35th minute.
Gordon Crockard Craig Dack Roger De Coster Ken De Dycker Yves Demaria
Washington, D.C. (April 25, 2011) - The D.C. United Youth Academy Under-17 team earned sixth place in the prestigious 2011 AEGON Future Cup in Amsterdam over the past weekend, as Patrick Foss scored four goals to earn the tournament?s Golden Boot award.
The squad managed a 1-3-0 record, but gained valuable experience playing against a some of the top youth academies in the world, including Bayern Munich, Ajax Cape Town, and tournament champion, RSC Anderlecht.
Maximilian Nagl Kurt Nicoll Bill Nilsson Jorgen Nilsson Graham Noyce
WASHINGTON ? Down two goals and in need of a spark, D.C. United coach Ben Olsen turned to Designated Player Branko Boskovic.
And in Thursday night?s 4-0 loss to the visiting New York Red Bulls, the Designated Player who?s been struggling lately for minutes stated his case for more playing time going forward.
Håkan Andersson Victor Arbekov Les Archer Nicolas Aubin Rene Baeten
Assistant Coach Chad Ashton gave the first of four Chalk-Talks to thirty local coaches prior to D.C. United?s home match against the New York Red Bulls on Thursday, April 21. The event was part of a series of talks the club is conducting for local youth coaches during the 2011 MLS Season.
Michael Byrne Antonio Cairoli Trey Canard Håkan Carlquist Ricky Carmichael
Branko Boskovic was named Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match for Week 6 of the MLS Regular Season today based on fan voting conducted on dcunited.com.
LENKERSDORFER FINE JEWELERS MOTM VOTING
After each match, visit visit facebook.com/dcunited or dcunited.com to cast your vote. Every match you vote in earns you another chance to win.
Carl Nunn Johnny O Mara Zach Osborne Trampas Parker Travis Pastrana
Four weeks after sixteen on the area's top amateur adult teams kicked off La Super Copa VI, presented by Volkswagen, only two teams remain in the battle for the La Super Copa VI trophy, $5,000 grand prize and local bragging rights.
Ken De Dycker Yves Demaria Gilbert De Roover Clement Desalle John DeSoto
Branko Boskovic was named Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match for Week 6 of the MLS Regular Season today based on fan voting conducted on dcunited.com.
LENKERSDORFER FINE JEWELERS MOTM VOTING
After each match, visit visit facebook.com/dcunited or dcunited.com to cast your vote. Every match you vote in earns you another chance to win.
Alessandro Puzar Gaston Rahier Steve Ramon Tyla Rattray Chad Reed
Red Bulls coach Hans Backe came into 2011 with a plan. He wanted to play soccer ?the right way.? Those are his words, and when Backe talks about ?the right way? he means passing, possession, keeping the ball on the ground and using angles.
Ake Jonsson Julien Bill Pierre Karsmakers Vladimir Kavinov Mike Kiedrowski
Assistant Coach Chad Ashton gave the first of four Chalk-Talks to thirty local coaches prior to D.C. United?s home match against the New York Red Bulls on Thursday, April 21. The event was part of a series of talks the club is conducting for local youth coaches during the 2011 MLS Season.
Chad Reed Warren Reid Pierre Renet Marc de Reuver Michele Rinaldi
Washington, D.C. (April 25, 2011) - As part of D.C. United?s continued efforts to make appearances in the community and through its partnership with Volkswagen, D.C. United players will be active in the Metropolitan Area this week.
Forward Josh Wolff and midfielder Chris Pontius will take part in the White House Easter Egg Roll today, from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. on the White House South Lawn. They will be joined by United forward Charlie Davies, who will appear at the White House from 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Jorgen Nilsson Graham Noyce Carl Nunn Johnny O Mara Zach Osborne
WASHINGTON ? Despite Thierry Henry?s slow start to his 2011 MLS season, Ben Olsen and the D.C. United coaching staff knew that containing the striker was vital to succeed against New York on Thursday evening.
Pitted against central defenders Dejan Jakovic and Perry Kitchen, Henry had to be contained in order to get something out of this game. However, things went off the rails early, and the Red Bulls striker?s two goals were the catalyst in a 4-0 humbling loss on home soil.
Rene Baeten David Bailey John Banks Mark Barnett Jonathan Barragan
Washington, D.C. (April 25, 2011) - The D.C. United Youth Academy Under-17 team earned sixth place in the prestigious 2011 AEGON Future Cup in Amsterdam over the past weekend, as Patrick Foss scored four goals to earn the tournament?s Golden Boot award.
The squad managed a 1-3-0 record, but gained valuable experience playing against a some of the top youth academies in the world, including Bayern Munich, Ajax Cape Town, and tournament champion, RSC Anderlecht.
Ove Lundell Sten Lundin Jeremy Lusk Billy MacKenzie Corrado Maddii
Washington, D.C. (April 25, 2011) - The D.C. United Youth Academy Under-17 team earned sixth place in the prestigious 2011 AEGON Future Cup in Amsterdam over the past weekend, as Patrick Foss scored four goals to earn the tournament?s Golden Boot award.
The squad managed a 1-3-0 record, but gained valuable experience playing against a some of the top youth academies in the world, including Bayern Munich, Ajax Cape Town, and tournament champion, RSC Anderlecht.
Andrew Short Shaun Simpson Joël Smets Jeff Smith Marty Smith
WASHINGTON ? If there?s one thing D.C. United?s young team has learned already this season, it?s the need to start strong. After all, United are 2-0 in games in which they have scored first. They are 0-2-1 when their opponent strikes first.
One of those wins came last week in Toronto, where DC scored twice in the first 10 minutes en route to a 3-0 win at BMO Field. Heading into Thursday night?s match against the New York Red Bulls (8 pm ET, ESPN2/Deportes), United are looking for a similar performance.
Marc de Reuver Michele Rinaldi Joël Robert Ken Roczen Stephane Roncada
Major League Soccer got it right with D.C. United and New York. Other rivalries have come and gone and there?s more than a little dust getting kicked up in the Rockies and in the Pacific Northwest, but there?s still no feud with more fire than the old-school throwdown between the Nation's Capital and the Big Apple in the Atlantic Cup, which resumes Thursday (8 pm, ESPN2/Deportes).
Oh, wait. The two sides can?t even agree on what to call this rivalry, let alone how to somehow keep it civil on the field and in the stands. Go figure.
Gerard Rond Jean Sebastien Roy Alex Salvini Donny Schmit Fritz Schneider
CARSON, Calif. ? In the early days of Major League Soccer, Bruce Arena?s D.C. United squads set the standard around the league.
Not only did DC claim the first two MLS Cups, but Arena?s team also piled up a meaningful international title. D.C. United were the first MLS team to win a CONCACAF championship, claiming the 1998 Champions' Cup with a victory over Toluca.
Donny Schmit Fritz Schneider Darrell Schultz Tommy Searle Gary Semics
Since tonight's rivalry match between D.C. United and Red Bull New York will be televised nationally on ESPN2 (8:00 p.m. ET), it is with ESPN that we start this week's media notes. Charlie Davies caught up with Julie Foudy in this fell-length feature that will also air tonight at halftime of the Atlantic Cup match. Make sure to checkout the MLS ESPN2 match preview for tonight's affair.
George Holland Jeremy van Horebeek Kent Howerton Neil Hudson Ryan Hughes
WASHINGTON ? If there?s one thing D.C. United?s young team has learned already this season, it?s the need to start strong. After all, United are 2-0 in games in which they have scored first. They are 0-2-1 when their opponent strikes first.
One of those wins came last week in Toronto, where DC scored twice in the first 10 minutes en route to a 3-0 win at BMO Field. Heading into Thursday night?s match against the New York Red Bulls (8 pm ET, ESPN2/Deportes), United are looking for a similar performance.
Pit Beirer Christian Beggi Mike Bell John van den Berk Marnicq Bervoets
WASHINGTON ? If there?s one thing D.C. United?s young team has learned already this season, it?s the need to start strong. After all, United are 2-0 in games in which they have scored first. They are 0-2-1 when their opponent strikes first.
One of those wins came last week in Toronto, where DC scored twice in the first 10 minutes en route to a 3-0 win at BMO Field. Heading into Thursday night?s match against the New York Red Bulls (8 pm ET, ESPN2/Deportes), United are looking for a similar performance.
Willy Bauer Jean Michel Bayle Pit Beirer Christian Beggi Mike Bell
WASHINGTON ? If there?s one thing D.C. United?s young team has learned already this season, it?s the need to start strong. After all, United are 2-0 in games in which they have scored first. They are 0-2-1 when their opponent strikes first.
One of those wins came last week in Toronto, where DC scored twice in the first 10 minutes en route to a 3-0 win at BMO Field. Heading into Thursday night?s match against the New York Red Bulls (8 pm ET, ESPN2/Deportes), United are looking for a similar performance.
Johnny O Mara Zach Osborne Trampas Parker Travis Pastrana Gautier Paulin
Major League Soccer got it right with D.C. United and New York. Other rivalries have come and gone and there?s more than a little dust getting kicked up in the Rockies and in the Pacific Northwest, but there?s still no feud with more fire than the old-school throwdown between the Nation's Capital and the Big Apple in the Atlantic Cup, which resumes Thursday (8 pm, ESPN2/Deportes).
Oh, wait. The two sides can?t even agree on what to call this rivalry, let alone how to somehow keep it civil on the field and in the stands. Go figure.
Joël Robert Ken Roczen Stephane Roncada Gerard Rond Jean Sebastien Roy
Overall thoughts on the match:
Andrew McFarlane Brett Metcalfe Heikki Mikkola Auguste Mingels Marty Moates
WASHINGTON ? Down two goals and in need of a spark, D.C. United coach Ben Olsen turned to Designated Player Branko Boskovic.
And in Thursday night?s 4-0 loss to the visiting New York Red Bulls, the Designated Player who?s been struggling lately for minutes stated his case for more playing time going forward.
Tyla Rattray Chad Reed Warren Reid Pierre Renet Marc de Reuver
WASHINGTON ? Two goals and an assist from Thierry Henry and a jaw-dropper from Juan Agudelo led the New York Red Bulls to a 4-0 win over archrivals D.C. United on Thursday night at RFK Stadium.
As the two sides kicked off a new edition of the Atlantic Cup in front of a crowd of 18,052, it was Henry who shone bright in his first foray into one of the oldest rivalries in MLS, tallying twice in the first half.
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Mickael Pichon Jim Pomeroy Christophe Pourcel Sebastien Pourcel Wyman Priddy
When Charlie Davies was trying to make the difficult decision about where to continue his career, he sought the advice of a man who has supported him from the very beginning: Bob Bradley.
And the US national team head coach did not mince words as to what he?d rather see his former prot�g� do.
"He told me, 'Charlie, the bottom line is, you need to play,'" Davies told ExtraTime Radio in February. "'Would I say to play 20 minutes every game at your club now or 90 minutes in MLS, what would be better for you? That?s an obvious answer ? the 90 minutes every game.'"
Jean Sebastien Roy Alex Salvini Donny Schmit Fritz Schneider Darrell Schultz
Since tonight's rivalry match between D.C. United and Red Bull New York will be televised nationally on ESPN2 (8:00 p.m. ET), it is with ESPN that we start this week's media notes. Charlie Davies caught up with Julie Foudy in this fell-length feature that will also air tonight at halftime of the Atlantic Cup match. Make sure to checkout the MLS ESPN2 match preview for tonight's affair.
Julien Bill Pierre Karsmakers Vladimir Kavinov Mike Kiedrowski Darryll King
Washington, D.C. (April 20, 2011) - D.C. United midfielder Conor Shanosky will be making an appearance at the D.C. United Spring Break Camp this Thursday, April 21 taking place at The Burke School. Shanosky will be there from 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Player/Jugador: Conor Shanosky
What/Qu�: D.C. United Spring Break Camp
When/Cu�ndo: Thursday, April 21; 10:30-12:00 p.m.
Where/D�nde: The Burke School
Tommy Searle Gary Semics Andrew Short Shaun Simpson Joël Smets
Since tonight's rivalry match between D.C. United and Red Bull New York will be televised nationally on ESPN2 (8:00 p.m. ET), it is with ESPN that we start this week's media notes. Charlie Davies caught up with Julie Foudy in this fell-length feature that will also air tonight at halftime of the Atlantic Cup match. Make sure to checkout the MLS ESPN2 match preview for tonight's affair.
David Bailey John Banks Mark Barnett Jonathan Barragan Andrea Bartolini
When Charlie Davies was trying to make the difficult decision about where to continue his career, he sought the advice of a man who has supported him from the very beginning: Bob Bradley.
And the US national team head coach did not mince words as to what he?d rather see his former prot�g� do.
"He told me, 'Charlie, the bottom line is, you need to play,'" Davies told ExtraTime Radio in February. "'Would I say to play 20 minutes every game at your club now or 90 minutes in MLS, what would be better for you? That?s an obvious answer ? the 90 minutes every game.'"
Doug Dubach Ryan Dungey Vic Eastwood Daryl Ecklund Erik Eggens
Washington, D.C. (April 20, 2011) - D.C. United midfielder Conor Shanosky will be making an appearance at the D.C. United Spring Break Camp this Thursday, April 21 taking place at The Burke School. Shanosky will be there from 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Player/Jugador: Conor Shanosky
What/Qu�: D.C. United Spring Break Camp
When/Cu�ndo: Thursday, April 21; 10:30-12:00 p.m.
Where/D�nde: The Burke School
Rene Baeten David Bailey John Banks Mark Barnett Jonathan Barragan
WASHINGTON ? Thursday night?s edition of the Atlantic Cup will provide the first taste of the DC-New York rivalry for a number of United?s new faces. (8 pm ET, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes)
Offseason additions who have seen plenty of action like Charlie Davies, Josh Wolff and Dax McCarty are all almost certain to be in the starting lineup against the Red Bulls. They?ll get a chance to be involved in one of the league?s fiercest rivalries.
It?s been a point of discussion through this abbreviated week of training in DC.
David Bailey John Banks Mark Barnett Jonathan Barragan Andrea Bartolini
Since tonight's rivalry match between D.C. United and Red Bull New York will be televised nationally on ESPN2 (8:00 p.m. ET), it is with ESPN that we start this week's media notes. Charlie Davies caught up with Julie Foudy in this fell-length feature that will also air tonight at halftime of the Atlantic Cup match. Make sure to checkout the MLS ESPN2 match preview for tonight's affair.
Ove Lundell Sten Lundin Jeremy Lusk Billy MacKenzie Corrado Maddii
Over the years, looking at the MLS average age can explain quite a bit of the league?s history: consistent from 1996 to 2001, dropping in 2002 after contraction and rising upon expansion and the introduction of the Designated Player rule.
Now for the second straight season, the league?s average age is poised to drop as Home Grown players grow in influence and younger foreign stars are more easily signed.
Steve Lamson Grant Langston Danny LaPorte Mike LaRocco Jason Lawrence
