Mike LaRocco Jason Lawrence Ron Lechien Jeff Leisk Victor Leloup
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Charlie Davies to make return visit to Washington Hospital Center
Nearly two years after surviving a horrific car accident, Charlie Davies will return to Washington Hospital Center on Wednesday, August 3 at 1:30 p.m. ET to personally thank the doctors and nurses who treated his critical injuries. During his visit, Director of Orthopedic Trauma Dr. James DeBritz and trauma surgeon Dr. Christine Trankieum will escort Davies through the hospital to visit with staff and patients.
Yves Demaria Gilbert De Roover Clement Desalle John DeSoto Tony DiStefano
La Mara set to compete for 10th Copa D.C. title
The La Mara tradition is a story 30 years in the making. The team?s humble beginnings start in the streets of downtown DC, with a group of friends simply kicking around a soccer ball. ?And that is La Mara, just a group of people getting together and doing what they love most,? said Manager Alex Sandoval.
Guy Cooper Paul Cooper Josh Coppins Cody Copper Gordon Crockard
MLS 2011 Jerseys Unveiled: 'Cleanliness' and Conformity Reign
Filed under: MLS, Chicago Fire, Chivas USA, Colorado Rapids, Columbus Crew, D.C. United, FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo, Kansas City Wizards, Los Angeles Galaxy, New England Revolution, New York Red Bulls, Real Salt Lake, Philadelphia Union, San Jose Earthquakes, Seattle Sounders FC, Toronto FC, Portland Timbers, Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Major League Soccer remains haunted by the ghosts of horrible uniforms past.The men in the photo to the right, which includes World Cup veterans like Tab Ramos, John Harkes and Roy Wegerle, are wearing the clown costumes designed for the league's inaugural campaign in 1996.
The uniforms (except Harkes') looked like the result of a tragic Spin Art accident or the creations of overly eager, soccer ignorant marketers trying to be outrageous. It was totally xtreme.
They were inspired by branding profiles such as these:
Tampa Bay Mutiny: "The...logo system doesn't have any rebellious sailors. No three-masted galleons. No rolling oceans. Just little green winged cyber-mutants from the dark blue depths of space."
San Jose Clash: "The driving spirit of the San Jose Clash is the scorpion. Quick, lethal and mean ... With shapes and colors that reflect the diverse ethnic makeup and heritage of the Bay Area, the logo system is derived from the soil it represents."
Kansas City Wiz: "Breakaways, bicycle kicks and sprawling headers will be the magic potion of the soccer wizards of Kansas City."
Dallas Burn: "The ... logo system starts with the cowboy of the asphalt West: the loners, outsiders and rebels found on cycle jackets and gas tanks."
Only two logos unveiled that day -- the New England Revolution's and Columbus Crew's -- remain untouched. That's progress.
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Ricky Carmichael Danny Chandler Eric Cheney Alessio Chiodi Jaromir Cizek
La Mara set to compete for 10th Copa D.C. title
The La Mara tradition is a story 30 years in the making. The team?s humble beginnings start in the streets of downtown DC, with a group of friends simply kicking around a soccer ball. ?And that is La Mara, just a group of people getting together and doing what they love most,? said Manager Alex Sandoval.
Kent Howerton Neil Hudson Ryan Hughes Georges Jobe Gunnar Johansson
Clyde Simms Q&A
UNITED IN SAN JOSE
D.C. United flew into San Francisco yesterday afternoon and made the short trek down to San Jose in preparation for Saturday's match with the Earthquakes. The Black-and-Red trained last night at San Jose's Nutrilite practice field, and Ben Olsen's side will go through their paces once more at Buck Shaw Stadium this afternoon.
Blair Morgan Gaylon Mosier Marvin Musquin Brian Myerscough Maximilian Nagl
Gen adidas Cup recap: Chivas, DC, LA, FCD win groups
FRISCO, Texas ? Defending Generation adidas Cup champions D.C. United qualified for the semifinals of the 2011 edition by virtue of a 1-1 draw with the San Jose Earthquakes. Pa Lamin Fofano scored United's regulation goal before the Black-and-Red claimed the contest on penalty kicks.
Darrell Schultz Tommy Searle Gary Semics Andrew Short Shaun Simpson
Training notes: A welcome return
BRETTSCHNEIDER, BARKLAGE RETURN TO TRAINING
Concussions have taken a toll on D.C. United's roster this season. Devon McTavish hasn't played all year due to a knock he took in preseason, Santino Quaranta has been sidelined since May after taking an elbow to the head in training, Brandon Barklage suffered a blow in a Reserve League match against Philadelphia on July 2, and Blake Brettschneider has been on the bench since being kicked in the face in New York on July 9.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
DC United can?t overcome slow start against Everton
WASHINGTON ? It?s never easy to overcome a slow start in MLS, going down two goals early in the first half. Try doing it against an English Premier League side.
D.C. United were unable to accomplish that Saturday night against Everton, as the home side conceded two goals within the game?s first 20 minutes in a 3-1 loss.
?We can?t put ourselves behind 2-0 to a good team,? midfielder Chris Pontius said. ?Can?t do that in MLS, can?t do that against an EPL team. You?re chasing the game the whole time.?
United Academy set for Generation adidas Cup
D.C. United announced today that its U-17 Academy side will kickoff the Generation adidas MLS Cup against Columbus Crew on July 25 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The U-17 tournament includes youth teams from sixteen MLS Academies and will take place July 25-31 at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas.
Jeremy van Horebeek Kent Howerton Neil Hudson Ryan Hughes Georges Jobe
United Academy set for Generation adidas Cup
D.C. United announced today that its U-17 Academy side will kickoff the Generation adidas MLS Cup against Columbus Crew on July 25 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The U-17 tournament includes youth teams from sixteen MLS Academies and will take place July 25-31 at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas.
Josh Grant Billy Grossi Davide Guarneri Thomas Hahn Torsten Hallman
La Mara set to compete for 10th Copa D.C. title
The La Mara tradition is a story 30 years in the making. The team?s humble beginnings start in the streets of downtown DC, with a group of friends simply kicking around a soccer ball. ?And that is La Mara, just a group of people getting together and doing what they love most,? said Manager Alex Sandoval.
DC United look to continue road form in San Jose
WASHINGTON ? Life on the road has been a pleasant surprise for D.C. United this year as the club has already picked up 12 points in nine games away from RFK. They?ll look to keep that trend going this weekend when they travel to the Bay Area to face the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday (10:30 PM EST; Comcast SportsNet).
Ryan Dungey Vic Eastwood Daryl Ecklund Erik Eggens Richard Eierstedt
Bid on FC Barcelona - Manchester United tickets
Thanks to a generous D.C. United Season Ticket Holder, United for D.C. is auctioning off two lower bowl tickets to the FC Barcelona vs Manchester United this Saturday, July 30 at 7:00pm at FedExField. The eBay auction will run for 24-hours beginning at 9:00 PM ET on Tuesday, July 26 and ending at 9:00 PM on Wednesday July 27.
The auction is complete. Thank you to all the fans that bid.
Håkan Andersson Victor Arbekov Les Archer Nicolas Aubin Rene Baeten
DC United look to continue road form in San Jose
WASHINGTON ? Life on the road has been a pleasant surprise for D.C. United this year as the club has already picked up 12 points in nine games away from RFK. They?ll look to keep that trend going this weekend when they travel to the Bay Area to face the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday (10:30 PM EST; Comcast SportsNet).
Shayne King Heinz Kinigadner Dusty Klatt Arne Kring Brad Lackey
United Academy set for Generation adidas Cup
D.C. United announced today that its U-17 Academy side will kickoff the Generation adidas MLS Cup against Columbus Crew on July 25 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The U-17 tournament includes youth teams from sixteen MLS Academies and will take place July 25-31 at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas.
James Stewart Jr Brian Stonebridge David Strijbos Kevin Strijbos Bengt Åberg
Friday, July 29, 2011
Inactive All-Star De Rosario keeping focus on DC
WASHINGTON, DC ? For the sixth time in his lengthy MLS career, D.C. United midfielder Dwayne De Rosario was recognized as an MLS All-Star.
However, his status as an inactive All-Star ? not on the game day roster ? means that he can remain focused on his new club and won?t make the mid-week journey up north to face Manchester United.
The Canadian international saw the silver lining in not making the trip up to Red Bull Arena on Wednesday.
Inactive All-Star De Rosario keeping focus on DC
WASHINGTON, DC ? For the sixth time in his lengthy MLS career, D.C. United midfielder Dwayne De Rosario was recognized as an MLS All-Star.
However, his status as an inactive All-Star ? not on the game day roster ? means that he can remain focused on his new club and won?t make the mid-week journey up north to face Manchester United.
The Canadian international saw the silver lining in not making the trip up to Red Bull Arena on Wednesday.
Trey Canard Håkan Carlquist Ricky Carmichael Danny Chandler Eric Cheney
United Academy set for Generation adidas Cup
D.C. United announced today that its U-17 Academy side will kickoff the Generation adidas MLS Cup against Columbus Crew on July 25 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The U-17 tournament includes youth teams from sixteen MLS Academies and will take place July 25-31 at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas.
Andrew Short Shaun Simpson Joël Smets Jeff Smith Marty Smith
United for D.C. auction
United for D.C., the charitable arm of D.C. United, will hold a silent auction inside of RFK Stadium's Main Gate on Saturday, July 23 before the international friendly match between D.C. United and Everton.
The auction will feature a team signed Everton jersey and a team signed D.C. United third jersey. The silent auction will begin at 6:00 PM ET (immediately after the RFK Stadium gates open) and will end at halftime. All proceeds will go to United for D.C.'s community programs.
Heinz Kinigadner Dusty Klatt Arne Kring Brad Lackey Arthur Lampkin
Recap: D.C. United 1 - Everton 3
WASHINGTON ? Two early first-half goals led Everton to a 3-1 win over D.C. United in a friendly at RFK Stadium Saturday night.
Victor Anichebe and Diniyar Bilyaletdinov each scored in the game?s first 16 minutes to pace the Premier League side past United, whose lone goal of the game came from Chris Pontius.
Within four minutes after kick off, Everton took the lead. Leighton Baines curled a ball from midfield over the D.C. United back line, and an on-rushing Anichebe beat Brandon McDonald to the ball, chipping over Bill Hamid to take the lead.
Graham Noyce Carl Nunn Johnny O Mara Zach Osborne Trampas Parker
Barklage, Brettschneider return to training
WASHINGTON ? Two familiar faces returned to training for D.C. United this week, and it was a welcome sight.
Midfielder Brandon Barklage and forward Blake Brettschneider (above) were back in action on Tuesday after spending time on the sidelines recovering from concussions picked up in the past month.
?It?s good to be back out here,? Brettschneider said. ?Fortunately [it?s] not as hot as it?s been the last couple of weeks, it?s a little bit nicer to come back.?
Bob Hannah Donnie Hansen Torlief Hansen Marcus Hansson Doug Henry
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Inactive All-Star De Rosario keeping focus on DC
WASHINGTON, DC ? For the sixth time in his lengthy MLS career, D.C. United midfielder Dwayne De Rosario was recognized as an MLS All-Star.
However, his status as an inactive All-Star ? not on the game day roster ? means that he can remain focused on his new club and won?t make the mid-week journey up north to face Manchester United.
The Canadian international saw the silver lining in not making the trip up to Red Bull Arena on Wednesday.
Neil Hudson Ryan Hughes Georges Jobe Gunnar Johansson Peter Johansson
Bid on FC Barcelona - Manchester United tickets
Thanks to a generous D.C. United Season Ticket Holder, United for D.C. is auctioning off two lower bowl tickets to the FC Barcelona vs Manchester United this Saturday, July 30 at 7:00pm at FedExField. The eBay auction will run for 24-hours beginning at 9:00 PM ET on Tuesday, July 26 and ending at 9:00 PM on Wednesday July 27.
The auction is complete. Thank you to all the fans that bid.
Doug Dubach Ryan Dungey Vic Eastwood Daryl Ecklund Erik Eggens
Dwayne De Rosario selected as inactive MLS All-Star
Major League Soccer announced today that D.C. United midfielder Dwayne De Rosario has been selected as an inactive All-Star through the player voting process ahead of the 2011 MLS All-Star Game set to take place at Red Bull Arena on July 27 at 8:30 p.m. ET. De Rosario joins five other players selected to the inactive roster, rounding out the squad of 32 ahead of Wednesday?s fixture against Manchester United.
Gordon Crockard Craig Dack Roger De Coster Ken De Dycker Yves Demaria
Dwayne De Rosario selected as inactive MLS All-Star
Major League Soccer announced today that D.C. United midfielder Dwayne De Rosario has been selected as an inactive All-Star through the player voting process ahead of the 2011 MLS All-Star Game set to take place at Red Bull Arena on July 27 at 8:30 p.m. ET. De Rosario joins five other players selected to the inactive roster, rounding out the squad of 32 ahead of Wednesday?s fixture against Manchester United.
Darrell Schultz Tommy Searle Gary Semics Andrew Short Shaun Simpson
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