Jorgen Nilsson Graham Noyce Carl Nunn Johnny O Mara Zach Osborne
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Dave Kasper Q&A
Amid a flurry of transfer activity on Monday evening, United General Manager Dave Kasper took time to discuss his club's exciting new acquisitions. With Dwayne De Rosario and Brandon McDonald now members of the Black-and-Red, Head Coach Ben Olsen will have no shortage of options as his club pushes towards the 2011 MLS Cup Playoffs.
Tony DiStefano Jamie Dobb Gert van Doorn John Dowd John Draper
Dwayne De Rosario Q&A
Only two days removed from a blockbuster trade announcement, one could forgive Dwayne De Rosario for feeling a bit weary as he transitions to a new city and team. However, in his first interview since Monday's deal that sent midfielder Dax McCarty to New York in exchange for the five-time MLS All-Star, De Rosario is anything but fatigued.
Larry Brooks Mike Brown Rick Burgett Jimmy Button Michael Byrne
D.C. United acquires defender Brandon McDonald
D.C. United announced today the club has acquired defender Brandon McDonald from the San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for allocation money.
?We are excited to be acquiring a solid veteran in Brandon,? General Manager Dave Kasper said. ?He is an experienced, hard-nosed player who has played at both the centerback and holding midfield spots in our league. We look forward to integrating him into our team immediately.?
Ove Lundell Sten Lundin Jeremy Lusk Billy MacKenzie Corrado Maddii
Training Notes: 6/29/11
McDONALD BRINGS LEADERSHIP TO DEFENSE
The focus of D.C. United's training session Wedesday was put on defense as the club worked through four-on-four drills between attackers and the back four. Newcomer Brandon McDonald got his first chance to work in game-like situations with his new teammates.
McDonald, acquired Monday from San Jose, complimented his young defensive mates and hopes to bring a veteran presence to the backline.
Gary Semics Andrew Short Shaun Simpson Joël Smets Jeff Smith
United Drives to collect soccer equipment during month of July
Throughout the 2011 Major League Soccer season, D.C. United collects items at every home game to benefit pre-determined non-profit organizations within the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area. This July, the club will collect soccer equipment to benefit Athletes to Atleta in support of United Drives. As a D.C. United signature program, United Drives assigns a different charity drive for each month of the MLS regular season, including the collection of games, toys, food, children?s books, and school supplies.
Pierre Karsmakers Vladimir Kavinov Mike Kiedrowski Darryll King Shayne King
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Training Notes: 6/29/11
McDONALD BRINGS LEADERSHIP TO DEFENSE
The focus of D.C. United's training session Wedesday was put on defense as the club worked through four-on-four drills between attackers and the back four. Newcomer Brandon McDonald got his first chance to work in game-like situations with his new teammates.
McDonald, acquired Monday from San Jose, complimented his young defensive mates and hopes to bring a veteran presence to the backline.
Training Notes: 6/29/11
McDONALD BRINGS LEADERSHIP TO DEFENSE
The focus of D.C. United's training session Wedesday was put on defense as the club worked through four-on-four drills between attackers and the back four. Newcomer Brandon McDonald got his first chance to work in game-like situations with his new teammates.
McDonald, acquired Monday from San Jose, complimented his young defensive mates and hopes to bring a veteran presence to the backline.
James Stewart Jr Brian Stonebridge David Strijbos Kevin Strijbos Bengt Åberg
Dave Kasper Q&A
Amid a flurry of transfer activity on Monday evening, United General Manager Dave Kasper took time to discuss his club's exciting new acquisitions. With Dwayne De Rosario and Brandon McDonald now members of the Black-and-Red, Head Coach Ben Olsen will have no shortage of options as his club pushes towards the 2011 MLS Cup Playoffs.
Bob Hannah Donnie Hansen Torlief Hansen Marcus Hansson Doug Henry
Training Notes: McDonald joins United
McDONALD JOINS UNITED
Newly acquired defender Brandon McDonald arrived in Washington early Tuesday morning fresh off a plane from San Francisco. Showing little jetlag, McDonald made it to training in order to get to know his new teammates on and off the field.
"I got off the plane this morning around 2:00 a.m.," McDonald said after training. "It was good to get the flight out of the way and come in and kick around with the guys - to get started in being part of the team."
Michael Byrne Antonio Cairoli Trey Canard Håkan Carlquist Ricky Carmichael
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Davies aiming for three points on 25th birthday
A victory in Saturday night's fixture against the Houston Dynamo (6:00 p.m. EST/Comcast SportsNet, Telefutura) is important to D.C. United's aim of moving up the Eastern Conference table, but three points would mean something extra special to striker Charlie Davies.
"It's my 25th birthday on June 25. It's a golden birthday and I have to make the most of it," Davies said Friday. "I'll be happy with a win. That would make the night special."
James Stewart Jr Brian Stonebridge David Strijbos Kevin Strijbos Bengt Åberg
D.C. United acquires five-time MLS All-Star Dwayne De Rosario
D.C. United announced today the club has acquired veteran playmaker Dwayne De Rosario in exchange for midfielder Dax McCarty. The move brings the 33-year-old to Washington following a decade of unrivaled success in Major League Soccer. De Rosario is a four-time MLS Cup winner, having claimed the MLS Cup MVP award on two separate occasions in 2001 and 2007. The midfielder is a five-time MLS All-Star, and has been selected to the MLS Best XI five times.
Gert van Doorn John Dowd John Draper Doug Dubach Ryan Dungey
Recap: U-23's 8 - Fredericksburg Hotspur PDL 1
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. ? It was Major League Soccer?s all-time leading scorer Jaime Moreno?s first game at the helm of United?s newly formed Under-23 Academy team. Early on it was easy to see his new club resembled its head man?s game, hustling its way into early scoring chances.
In the first minute, D.C. United forward Marco Mangione deflected a pass in front of the Hotspur goal which forced Fredericksburg Hotspur goalkeeper Ryan Taylor to make a diving save. They threatened again just four minutes later, drawing a penalty kick which was shot wide by midfielder Paul Torres.
Pierre Renet Marc de Reuver Michele Rinaldi Joël Robert Ken Roczen
Davies aiming for three points on 25th birthday
A victory in Saturday night's fixture against the Houston Dynamo (6:00 p.m. EST/Comcast SportsNet, Telefutura) is important to D.C. United's aim of moving up the Eastern Conference table, but three points would mean something extra special to striker Charlie Davies.
"It's my 25th birthday on June 25. It's a golden birthday and I have to make the most of it," Davies said Friday. "I'll be happy with a win. That would make the night special."
Gunnar Johansson Peter Johansson Rick Johnson Gary Jones Mark Jones
Monday, June 27, 2011
Training notes: Brettschneider's progression
BRETTSCHNEIDER PROGRESSING
Rookie forward Blake Brettshchneider has brought a youthful presence to a Black-and-Red attack comprised of veterans like Charlie Davies and Josh Wolff. Overlooked in the January Superdraft, the University of South Carolina product joined United when the club selected him as the 21st pick in the 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft. Since then, Brettschneider has worked hard to prove he is an asset in MLS, eventually earning a spot in the starting eleven. The 22-year-old's coaches have been impressed with his progression in Major League Soccer.
Marty Smith Steve Stackable Jeff Stanton Rex Staten James Stewart Jr
Ahead of home stretch, United seek improvement at RFK
WASHINGTON ? There?s been tremendous improvement over last season for D.C. United in several aspects, but the inability to capitalize at home has cost them valuable points.
On the upside, the club has scored 19 goals in 14 games overall, which is only two fewer than they scored all of last year. On the defensive side of the ball, there have even been signs of progress, though scattered between some shaky performances that highlight the inexperience of a young back line.
Fritz Betzlbacher Dave Bickers Anthony Boissiere Frederic Bolley Xavier Boog
D.C. United U-16 and U-18 teams ready for National Playoffs
D.C. United?s U-16 and U-18 Youth Academy teams are set to compete in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy National Playoffs from June 24-28 at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas.
Both squads earned automatic qualification into the National Playoffs after finishing atop the Mid-Atlantic Division table. This marks the first time in club history that both the U-16 and U-18 squads earned first place in their respective division during the same campaign.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Training notes: Brettschneider's progression
BRETTSCHNEIDER PROGRESSING
Rookie forward Blake Brettshchneider has brought a youthful presence to a Black-and-Red attack comprised of veterans like Charlie Davies and Josh Wolff. Overlooked in the January Superdraft, the University of South Carolina product joined United when the club selected him as the 21st pick in the 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft. Since then, Brettschneider has worked hard to prove he is an asset in MLS, eventually earning a spot in the starting eleven. The 22-year-old's coaches have been impressed with his progression in Major League Soccer.
Corrado Maddii Andre Malherbe Paul Malin Jacky Martens Christophe Martin
D.C. United announces broadcast schedule changes
D.C. United announced today three updates to the club?s broadcast schedule. MLS national broadcast partner Univision has moved United?s match against Houston from Galavision to Telefutura. Comcast SportsNet will also air the game, set to kick-off at 6:00 p.m. ET, regionally.
Shayne King Heinz Kinigadner Dusty Klatt Arne Kring Brad Lackey
Preview: DC vs Houston
D.C. United and the Houston Dynamo meet for the second time this season in a key match in the Eastern Conference when the clubs face off Saturday evening at RFK Stadium. United return home after coming away from Real Salt Lake with a late 1-1 draw last weekend. The Dynamo went down to defeat at home last weekend, falling 2-0 to Columbus.
REFEREE: Mark Kadlecik - MLS Career: 6 games; FC/gm: 22.8; Y/gm: 4.2; R: 2; pens: 1
SAR (bench): Rob Fereday; JAR (opposite): James Conlee; 4th: John McCloskey
INJURY REPORT:
Pit Beirer Christian Beggi Mike Bell John van den Berk Marnicq Bervoets
Post-match quotes: D.C. United 2 - Houston Dynamo 2
D.C. UNITED HEAD COACH BEN OLSEN
Overall thoughts on the match:
Luckily, somehow, we were ahead in that game. Because from the way we were most of the second half we should have been losing. Somehow, we found a way to get another goal, but our ability with the lead is just not good enough. We have a long way to go.
In the first half it looked like we had some good chances, we should have probably been ahead ? but [Houston] had some good chances too. We are still giving up a lot of opportunities.
Vladimir Kavinov Mike Kiedrowski Darryll King Shayne King Heinz Kinigadner
Recap: U-23's 8 - Fredericksburg Hotspur PDL 1
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. ? It was Major League Soccer?s all-time leading scorer Jaime Moreno?s first game at the helm of United?s newly formed Under-23 Academy team. Early on it was easy to see his new club resembled its head man?s game, hustling its way into early scoring chances.
In the first minute, D.C. United forward Marco Mangione deflected a pass in front of the Hotspur goal which forced Fredericksburg Hotspur goalkeeper Ryan Taylor to make a diving save. They threatened again just four minutes later, drawing a penalty kick which was shot wide by midfielder Paul Torres.
Alessio Chiodi Jaromir Cizek Guy Cooper Paul Cooper Josh Coppins
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Training notes: United ready for Eastern Conference foes
CLUB READY TO MAKE EASTERN CONFERENCE PUSH
After facing Western Conference opponents in its last seven MLS matches, D.C. United is eager to face Eastern Conference opposition on Saturday as the Houston Dynamo visits RFK Stadium (6:00 p.m. EST/Comcast SportsNet, Telefutura). The weekend fixture is the first of three straight games within the Eastern Conference for United, with a home date against Philadelphia slated for July 2 followed by a road trip to New York.
Ernesto Fonseca Lauris Freibergs Paul Friedrichs Steven Frossard Eric Geboers
Charlie Davies named Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match
Charlie Davies was named Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match for Matchday 14 of the MLS Regular Season today based on fan voting conducted on dcunited.com. Match recap
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.
Jacky Martens Christophe Martin Mickael Maschio Connor McGechan Jeremy McGrath
DKMS Joins Forces with ?Extreme Home Makeover: Home Edition? & Major League Soccer in a Nationwide Search to Find a Bone Marrow Match for 7-Year-Old Jonah Gomez
Visit the Champions Club to help Jonah
To register and get your cheek swabbed. It takes only a few minutes.
Enter through Gate A and then head up the ramp on your right until you are near section 301 and you see the signs for the Champions Club.
Kent Howerton Neil Hudson Ryan Hughes Georges Jobe Gunnar Johansson
DKMS Joins Forces with ?Extreme Home Makeover: Home Edition? & Major League Soccer in a Nationwide Search to Find a Bone Marrow Match for 7-Year-Old Jonah Gomez
Visit the Champions Club to help Jonah
To register and get your cheek swabbed. It takes only a few minutes.
Enter through Gate A and then head up the ramp on your right until you are near section 301 and you see the signs for the Champions Club.
Gary Jones Mark Jones Ake Jonsson Julien Bill Pierre Karsmakers
Davies aiming for three points on 25th birthday
A victory in Saturday night's fixture against the Houston Dynamo (6:00 p.m. EST/Comcast SportsNet, Telefutura) is important to D.C. United's aim of moving up the Eastern Conference table, but three points would mean something extra special to striker Charlie Davies.
"It's my 25th birthday on June 25. It's a golden birthday and I have to make the most of it," Davies said Friday. "I'll be happy with a win. That would make the night special."
John Banks Mark Barnett Jonathan Barragan Andrea Bartolini Willy Bauer
Friday, June 24, 2011
Q&A: DC United goalkeeper Bill Hamid
WASHINGTON ? There?s no question that D.C. United starting goalkeeper Bill Hamid is full of confidence. An imposing figure in net for DC, the club?s first ever Home Grown signing has started 11 games since his return from offseason shoulder surgery, at times making dazzling saves to keep his side in it.
The 20-year-old is in his second full season with DC, and he has his sights set on big things down the road. MLSsoccer.com caught up with Hamid after Tuesday?s training session.
Claudio Federici Tim Ferry Ashley Fiolek Ernesto Fonseca Lauris Freibergs
Charlie Davies named Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match
Charlie Davies was named Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match for Matchday 14 of the MLS Regular Season today based on fan voting conducted on dcunited.com. Match recap
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.
Rick Burgett Jimmy Button Michael Byrne Antonio Cairoli Trey Canard
D.C. United announces broadcast schedule changes
D.C. United announced today three updates to the club?s broadcast schedule. MLS national broadcast partner Univision has moved United?s match against Houston from Galavision to Telefutura. Comcast SportsNet will also air the game, set to kick-off at 6:00 p.m. ET, regionally.
Ryan Hughes Georges Jobe Gunnar Johansson Peter Johansson Rick Johnson
Recap: U-23's 8 - Fredericksburg Hotspur PDL 1
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. ? It was Major League Soccer?s all-time leading scorer Jaime Moreno?s first game at the helm of United?s newly formed Under-23 Academy team. Early on it was easy to see his new club resembled its head man?s game, hustling its way into early scoring chances.
In the first minute, D.C. United forward Marco Mangione deflected a pass in front of the Hotspur goal which forced Fredericksburg Hotspur goalkeeper Ryan Taylor to make a diving save. They threatened again just four minutes later, drawing a penalty kick which was shot wide by midfielder Paul Torres.
D.C. Academy sides take success to Texas tourney
WASHINGTON ? Starting on Friday, D.C. United?s two Development Academy teams embark on a road that they hope ends with a National Championship.
After winning the Mid-Atlantic Conference in the U.S. Soccer Federation Development Academy League at both the U-16 and U-18 age levels, D.C. is traveling to Texas to begin competing in the Development Academy Playoffs at Pizza Hut Park.
Warren Reid Pierre Renet Marc de Reuver Michele Rinaldi Joël Robert
Thursday, June 23, 2011
D.C. United to host specialized Striker and Goalkeeper Camp
D.C. United will run a week-long camp for strikers and goalkeepers at the RFK Training Grounds in Washington, DC as part of the club?s 2011 Summer Camp schedule. The camp, intended for players of all skill levels aged 7-17, runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from July 18 - 22.
In addition, all participants will receive an official D.C. United camp ball, an official camp t-shirt, a ticket voucher to a D.C. United regular season home match and discount offers on United ticket packages.
Corrado Maddii Andre Malherbe Paul Malin Jacky Martens Christophe Martin
D.C. Academy sides take success to Texas tourney
WASHINGTON ? Starting on Friday, D.C. United?s two Development Academy teams embark on a road that they hope ends with a National Championship.
After winning the Mid-Atlantic Conference in the U.S. Soccer Federation Development Academy League at both the U-16 and U-18 age levels, D.C. is traveling to Texas to begin competing in the Development Academy Playoffs at Pizza Hut Park.
Brett Metcalfe Heikki Mikkola Auguste Mingels Marty Moates Guennady Moisseev
D.C. United to host Summer Camp in Sterling, VA
D.C. United will run a week-long soccer camp at Potomack Lakes Soccerplex in Sterling, VA aged 5-17, runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from August 8-12. A half-day session is also available from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
In addition, all participants will receive an official D.C. United camp ball, an official camp t-shirt, a ticket voucher to a D.C. United regular season home match and discount offers on United ticket packages.
Andrew McFarlane Brett Metcalfe Heikki Mikkola Auguste Mingels Marty Moates
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
D.C. United to host Summer Camp Series
D.C. United will run a two week-long camp at the RFK Training Grounds in Washington, DC as part of the club?s 2011 Summer Camp schedule. Players will have the option of signing up for one week or the entire series. The camp, intended for players of all skill levels aged 7-17, runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. With the series repeating three times throughout the summer, players can either sign up for July 5-15 or July 25- August 5.
Andre Malherbe Paul Malin Jacky Martens Christophe Martin Mickael Maschio
D.C. United to host Summer Camp in St. Mary?s County
D.C. United will run a week-long soccer camp at Chancellor?s Run Regional Park in St. Mary?s County, MD aged 5-17, runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from August 8-12. A half-day session is also available from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
In addition, all participants will receive an official D.C. United camp ball, an official camp t-shirt, a ticket voucher to a D.C. United regular season home match and discount offers on United ticket packages.
Damon Bradshaw Goat Breker Sven Breugelmans Larry Brooks Mike Brown
Training notes: United ready for Eastern Conference foes
CLUB READY TO MAKE EASTERN CONFERENCE PUSH
After facing Western Conference opponents in its last seven MLS matches, D.C. United is eager to face Eastern Conference opposition on Saturday as the Houston Dynamo visits RFK Stadium (6:00 p.m. EST/Comcast SportsNet, Telefutura). The weekend fixture is the first of three straight games within the Eastern Conference for United, with a home date against Philadelphia slated for July 2 followed by a road trip to New York.
Guennady Moisseev Bobby Moore Blair Morgan Gaylon Mosier Marvin Musquin
D.C. United midfielder Fred to sign with Australian club Melbourne Heart
D.C. United announced today the club will allow Fred to sign with Melbourne Heart in Australia on a free transfer. The Brazilian midfielder will remain with the Black-and-Red until the international transfer window opens in July.
Gerard Rond Jean Sebastien Roy Alex Salvini Donny Schmit Fritz Schneider
D.C. United to host Summer Camp in Burke
D.C. United will run a week-long soccer camp at Burke Athletic Club in Burke, VA as part of the club?s 2011 Summer Camp schedule. The camp, intended for players of all skill levels aged 5-17, runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from July 11 - 15. A half-day session is also available from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
In addition, all participants will receive an official D.C. United camp ball, an official camp t-shirt, a ticket voucher to a D.C. United regular season home match and discount offers on United ticket packages.
Jeremy McGrath Andrew McFarlane Brett Metcalfe Heikki Mikkola Auguste Mingels
Post-match quotes: Real Salt Lake 1 - D.C. United 1
D.C. UNITED HEAD COACH BEN OLSEN
Thoughts on the match:
?I thought that on the day [Real Salt Lake] were probably a better soccer team than we were, but we found a way. It?s a tough place to come and sneak out a result.?
On the game?s two goals being scored via penalties:
?We hit two posts, but we couldn?t get it that way so I guess we went the penalty route to get the tie. I think you can argue on both whether they were PK?s, but in the end they evened out.?
John DeSoto Tony DiStefano Jamie Dobb Gert van Doorn John Dowd
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Zayner's full shift a welcome development for DC United
While D.C. United?s performance may not have been their best shift on the road to date, there were still some positives to take from Saturday?s 1-1 draw at Real Salt Lake.
A young defense responded after a lackluster performance the weekend before, conceding four goals on home turf to San Jose, with RSL only scoring on a first half penalty kick. Chris Pontius was lively again on the left wing, threatening the opposing defense with storming runs, only denied a goal by and offside flag and striking the woodwork on two separate occasions.
Rob Herring George Holland Jeremy van Horebeek Kent Howerton Neil Hudson
D.C. United midfielder Fred to sign with Australian club Melbourne Heart
D.C. United announced today the club will allow Fred to sign with Melbourne Heart in Australia on a free transfer. The Brazilian midfielder will remain with the Black-and-Red until the international transfer window opens in July.
David Bailey John Banks Mark Barnett Jonathan Barragan Andrea Bartolini
Charlie Davies named Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match
Charlie Davies was named Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match for Matchday 14 of the MLS Regular Season today based on fan voting conducted on dcunited.com. Match recap
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.
Sten Lundin Jeremy Lusk Billy MacKenzie Corrado Maddii Andre Malherbe
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