Rodney Wallace Q&A

On Sunday, May 29 D.C. United will play its first match against MLS expansion side Portland Timbers. Even though this will be an inaugural encounter for two teams steeped in tradition, there is familiarity between these sides due to a number of offseason transactions that saw several players swap teams. United and Portland exchanged goalkeepers, as Steve Cronin joined the Black-and-Red and Troy Perkins left the District for the Rose City. 

Torlief Hansen Marcus Hansson Doug Henry Broc Hepler Rob Herring

Gold Cup: A Look at Group C

Sten Lundin Jeremy Lusk Billy MacKenzie Corrado Maddii Andre Malherbe

Brettschneider, Kitchen step up for United in win

From the beginning of the season, D.C. United made it very clear that young players would have to play a central role in any success in 2011.

On Sunday, two rookies ? Perry Kitchen and Blake Brettschneider ? stepped up as a makeshift DC side sent the Portland Timbers to their first home defeat of the year with a 3-2 win.

Joël Smets Jeff Smith Marty Smith Steve Stackable Jeff Stanton

Klopas replaces De Los Cobos as Fire head coach

John Dowd John Draper Doug Dubach Ryan Dungey Vic Eastwood

Finally injury-free, DC's Barklage escapes friendly unscathed

WASHINGTON ? Throughout D.C. United's 2-1 loss in a friendly to Ajax on Sunday, defender Brandon Barklage could hardly forget about the past.

Almost exactly a year ago, on May 26, Barklage played in a friendly against AC Milan and tore his ACL for the second year in a row. The injury ended his season.

?It was on my mind the entire time [against Ajax] because it?s a game that doesn?t mean anything, and I got injured in it last year,? Barklage told MLSsoccer.com.

Goat Breker Sven Breugelmans Larry Brooks Mike Brown Rick Burgett

Preview: Timbers put home streak on the line against DC

The Portland Timbers once again are putting their undefeated JELD-WEN Field league record on the line when they entertain D.C. United on Sunday afternoon. The Timbers have won five games on the trot at home, last a 1-0 win against Columbus. United are unbeaten in three games after a 1-1 draw with Colorado two weeks ago. The clubs also share a common opponent in Holland?s AFC Ajax, who they?ve faced in friendlies over the last week.

Ken De Dycker Yves Demaria Gilbert De Roover Clement Desalle John DeSoto

Rodney Wallace Q&A

On Sunday, May 29 D.C. United will play its first match against MLS expansion side Portland Timbers. Even though this will be an inaugural encounter for two teams steeped in tradition, there is familiarity between these sides due to a number of offseason transactions that saw several players swap teams. United and Portland exchanged goalkeepers, as Steve Cronin joined the Black-and-Red and Troy Perkins left the District for the Rose City. 

Aigar Leok Tanel Leok Billy Liles Ove Lundell Sten Lundin

Training Notes: United puts emphasis on set pieces

SET PIECE CAUTION

Ahead of Sunday's match against the Portland Timbers (5:00 p.m. ET/Comcast SportsNet), Thursday's D.C. United training session included a large portion of time devoted to set pieces. The team worked on both defending and scoring from dead-ball plays.

"[Portland] is very good on set pieces," Assitant Coach Chad Ashton said following training. "It's no secret that [set pieces] have been one of our weaknesses, so we're going to have to do a good job and hopefully do a better job on the offensive side of [set plays] as well."

Billy MacKenzie Corrado Maddii Andre Malherbe Paul Malin Jacky Martens

Training Notes: United puts emphasis on set pieces

SET PIECE CAUTION

Ahead of Sunday's match against the Portland Timbers (5:00 p.m. ET/Comcast SportsNet), Thursday's D.C. United training session included a large portion of time devoted to set pieces. The team worked on both defending and scoring from dead-ball plays.

"[Portland] is very good on set pieces," Assitant Coach Chad Ashton said following training. "It's no secret that [set pieces] have been one of our weaknesses, so we're going to have to do a good job and hopefully do a better job on the offensive side of [set plays] as well."

Auguste Mingels Marty Moates Guennady Moisseev Bobby Moore Blair Morgan

Klopas replaces De Los Cobos as Fire head coach

Jeremy McGrath Andrew McFarlane Brett Metcalfe Heikki Mikkola Auguste Mingels

Recap: D.C. United 3 - Portland Timbers 2

PORTLAND, OR ? D.C. United punctured the Portland Timbers? air of invincibility at JELD-WEN Field on Sunday, defeating the home side, 3-2.

Missing key offensive weapons Charlie Davies and Dax McCarty, both out with injuries, D.C. United became the first team in six to earn an MLS regular season victory in Portland.

It was a game that followed none of the familiar scripts at JELD-WEN Field ? and it included four penalty kicks.

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Ryan Hughes Georges Jobe Gunnar Johansson Peter Johansson Rick Johnson

Olsen: Gold Cup snub a "blow" to DC phenom Najar

WASHINGTON ? For Andy Najar, this June was supposed to be about stepping on the field and representing his native Honduras for the very first time in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

But a tricky series of events and a back-and-forth between D.C. United and the Honduran federation threw a wrench in the plans, before Honduras coach Luis Fernando Su�rez finally decided late last week not to call the midfielder into camp.

Najar was back on the training field Wednesday with D.C. United, and the youngster will spend the next month playing for his MLS club.

Greg Albertyn Jeff Alessi Mike Alessi Thomas Allier Håkan Andersson

Training notes: Wolff back on the field

WOLFF RETURNS TO TRAINING, DAVIES WORKS OUT

Eleven days after making an early exit in United's draw against Colorado with a strained groin, forward Josh Wolff returned to the training field at RFK Stadium on Wednesday to particpate in his first team session since the injury. The 34-year-old Wolff took part in seven-on-seven scrimmages, and he hopes to be ready for Sunday's match in Portland.

Kurt Nicoll Bill Nilsson Jorgen Nilsson Graham Noyce Carl Nunn

Latin American Weekend Rewind

Alessandro Puzar Gaston Rahier Steve Ramon Tyla Rattray Chad Reed

Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind

John Banks Mark Barnett Jonathan Barragan Andrea Bartolini Willy Bauer

Post-match quotes: D.C. United 3 - Portland Timbers 2

Portland Timbers Quotes

Head coach John Spencer

Marvin Musquin Brian Myerscough Maximilian Nagl Kurt Nicoll Bill Nilsson

Training notes: Kitchen proves versatility

AJAX FRIENDLY PROVIDES MENTAL BOOST

In last Sunday?s friendly against Dutch side AFC Ajax, D.C. United showed that it could hold its own against the newly-crowned Eredivisie champions. Though the Black-and-Red fell 2-1 to Ajax, the experience provides a boost to the team?s confidence when the players resume League play against the Portland Timbers this coming weekend.

Neil Hudson Ryan Hughes Georges Jobe Gunnar Johansson Peter Johansson

Post-match quotes: D.C. United 3 - Portland Timbers 2

Portland Timbers Quotes

Head coach John Spencer

Michele Rinaldi Joël Robert Ken Roczen Stephane Roncada Gerard Rond

Mendoza nets brace in wild 3-3 draw between Columbus and Chivas USA

Steve Ramon Tyla Rattray Chad Reed Warren Reid Pierre Renet

Much-improved DC United back line set to lose Jakovic

WASHINGTON ? Just as D.C. United?s back line is finding consistency, Gold Cup duty will claim Canadian international Dejan Jakovic for most of June.

Though he?ll leave the club after Sunday?s meeting with the Portland Timbers to join up with Canada, he said remains focused on taking care of business this weekend.  

?I?m not thinking about [the Gold Cup] right now," Jakovic said. "We obviously have an important game against Portland. The standings are so close, one win puts us in a very good position.?

Nicolas Aubin Rene Baeten David Bailey John Banks Mark Barnett

Training Notes: United puts emphasis on set pieces

SET PIECE CAUTION

Ahead of Sunday's match against the Portland Timbers (5:00 p.m. ET/Comcast SportsNet), Thursday's D.C. United training session included a large portion of time devoted to set pieces. The team worked on both defending and scoring from dead-ball plays.

"[Portland] is very good on set pieces," Assitant Coach Chad Ashton said following training. "It's no secret that [set pieces] have been one of our weaknesses, so we're going to have to do a good job and hopefully do a better job on the offensive side of [set plays] as well."

Richard Eierstedt Jimmy Ellis Jeff Emig Harry Everts Stefan Everts

Training Notes: United puts emphasis on set pieces

SET PIECE CAUTION

Ahead of Sunday's match against the Portland Timbers (5:00 p.m. ET/Comcast SportsNet), Thursday's D.C. United training session included a large portion of time devoted to set pieces. The team worked on both defending and scoring from dead-ball plays.

"[Portland] is very good on set pieces," Assitant Coach Chad Ashton said following training. "It's no secret that [set pieces] have been one of our weaknesses, so we're going to have to do a good job and hopefully do a better job on the offensive side of [set plays] as well."

Darryll King Shayne King Heinz Kinigadner Dusty Klatt Arne Kring

Preview: Timbers put home streak on the line against DC

The Portland Timbers once again are putting their undefeated JELD-WEN Field league record on the line when they entertain D.C. United on Sunday afternoon. The Timbers have won five games on the trot at home, last a 1-0 win against Columbus. United are unbeaten in three games after a 1-1 draw with Colorado two weeks ago. The clubs also share a common opponent in Holland?s AFC Ajax, who they?ve faced in friendlies over the last week.

Blair Morgan Gaylon Mosier Marvin Musquin Brian Myerscough Maximilian Nagl

DC's Kitchen gets good marks as defensive mid vs. Ajax

WASHINGTON ? Before Perry Kitchen?s pro debut, much was made about where the 19-year-old US youth international might line up as a pro for D.C. United.

So far, coach Ben Olsen had tabbed the promising rookie at right back and center back in league games, positions he?s played before while representing the United States at various youth levels.

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John DeSoto Tony DiStefano Jamie Dobb Gert van Doorn John Dowd

Late goal rescues point for Houston against rival Dallas

Larry Brooks Mike Brown Rick Burgett Jimmy Button Michael Byrne

Late goal rescues point for Houston against rival Dallas

Gerard Rond Jean Sebastien Roy Alex Salvini Donny Schmit Fritz Schneider

Scouting report: Portland away

UNITED READY FOR HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT

Heinz Kinigadner Dusty Klatt Arne Kring Brad Lackey Arthur Lampkin

MLS Week 11: A Look Ahead

Ken De Dycker Yves Demaria Gilbert De Roover Clement Desalle John DeSoto

D.C. United Academy finishes 3-1-2 in weekend action

D.C. United?s Academy teams faced Potomac and Baltimore Bays Chelsea over the past weekend in U.S. Soccer Development Academy play. The Under-16 squad led the way, securing two victories as the Academy finished 3-1-2 overall.

Mark Barnett Jonathan Barragan Andrea Bartolini Willy Bauer Jean Michel Bayle

SBI's South American Weekend Preview

Grant Langston Danny LaPorte Mike LaRocco Jason Lawrence Ron Lechien

Rodney Wallace Q&A

On Sunday, May 29 D.C. United will play its first match against MLS expansion side Portland Timbers. Even though this will be an inaugural encounter for two teams steeped in tradition, there is familiarity between these sides due to a number of offseason transactions that saw several players swap teams. United and Portland exchanged goalkeepers, as Steve Cronin joined the Black-and-Red and Troy Perkins left the District for the Rose City. 

Tanel Leok Billy Liles Ove Lundell Sten Lundin Jeremy Lusk

Finally injury-free, DC's Barklage escapes friendly unscathed

WASHINGTON ? Throughout D.C. United's 2-1 loss in a friendly to Ajax on Sunday, defender Brandon Barklage could hardly forget about the past.

Almost exactly a year ago, on May 26, Barklage played in a friendly against AC Milan and tore his ACL for the second year in a row. The injury ended his season.

?It was on my mind the entire time [against Ajax] because it?s a game that doesn?t mean anything, and I got injured in it last year,? Barklage told MLSsoccer.com.

Arne Kring Brad Lackey Arthur Lampkin Steve Lamson Grant Langston

NASL Week 8: A Look Ahead

Wyman Priddy Alessandro Puzar Gaston Rahier Steve Ramon Tyla Rattray

Training notes: Wolff back on the field

WOLFF RETURNS TO TRAINING, DAVIES WORKS OUT

Eleven days after making an early exit in United's draw against Colorado with a strained groin, forward Josh Wolff returned to the training field at RFK Stadium on Wednesday to particpate in his first team session since the injury. The 34-year-old Wolff took part in seven-on-seven scrimmages, and he hopes to be ready for Sunday's match in Portland.

Steve Lamson Grant Langston Danny LaPorte Mike LaRocco Jason Lawrence

DC's Kitchen gets good marks as defensive mid vs. Ajax

WASHINGTON ? Before Perry Kitchen?s pro debut, much was made about where the 19-year-old US youth international might line up as a pro for D.C. United.

So far, coach Ben Olsen had tabbed the promising rookie at right back and center back in league games, positions he?s played before while representing the United States at various youth levels.

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John Banks Mark Barnett Jonathan Barragan Andrea Bartolini Willy Bauer

Mid-Day Ticker: Blatter under investigation, Toure tests positive & more

Lauris Freibergs Paul Friedrichs Steven Frossard Eric Geboers Sylvain Geboers

USL Pro Week 9: A Look Ahead

Håkan Carlquist Ricky Carmichael Danny Chandler Eric Cheney Alessio Chiodi

Rodney Wallace Q&A

On Sunday, May 29 D.C. United will play its first match against MLS expansion side Portland Timbers. Even though this will be an inaugural encounter for two teams steeped in tradition, there is familiarity between these sides due to a number of offseason transactions that saw several players swap teams. United and Portland exchanged goalkeepers, as Steve Cronin joined the Black-and-Red and Troy Perkins left the District for the Rose City. 

Billy Liles Ove Lundell Sten Lundin Jeremy Lusk Billy MacKenzie

Post-match quotes: D.C. United 1 - AFC Ajax 2

D.C. UNITED HEAD COACH BEN OLSEN

Overall thoughts on the friendly match against AFC Ajax:

Marcus Hansson Doug Henry Broc Hepler Rob Herring George Holland

FC Dallas centerback John to train with Greek national team

David Bailey John Banks Mark Barnett Jonathan Barragan Andrea Bartolini

NASL Week 8: A Look Ahead

Mark Barnett Jonathan Barragan Andrea Bartolini Willy Bauer Jean Michel Bayle

Training notes: Wolff back on the field

WOLFF RETURNS TO TRAINING, DAVIES WORKS OUT

Eleven days after making an early exit in United's draw against Colorado with a strained groin, forward Josh Wolff returned to the training field at RFK Stadium on Wednesday to particpate in his first team session since the injury. The 34-year-old Wolff took part in seven-on-seven scrimmages, and he hopes to be ready for Sunday's match in Portland.

Chad Reed Warren Reid Pierre Renet Marc de Reuver Michele Rinaldi

U.S. U-18s fall to Portugal

Alessio Chiodi Jaromir Cizek Guy Cooper Paul Cooper Josh Coppins

Rodney Wallace Q&A

On Sunday, May 29 D.C. United will play its first match against MLS expansion side Portland Timbers. Even though this will be an inaugural encounter for two teams steeped in tradition, there is familiarity between these sides due to a number of offseason transactions that saw several players swap teams. United and Portland exchanged goalkeepers, as Steve Cronin joined the Black-and-Red and Troy Perkins left the District for the Rose City. 

Ken Roczen Stephane Roncada Gerard Rond Jean Sebastien Roy Alex Salvini

RECAP: D.C. United 1 - AFC Ajax 2

Vurnon Anita?s 87th minute goal earned Dutch champions Ajax a late 2-1 win over D.C. United in a friendly match at RFK Stadium on Sunday evening.

Anita?s goal broke a 1-1 tie after Miralem Sulejmani and D.C. forward Blake Brettschneider traded goals in the first friendly pitting an MLS club against an overseas squad in 2011.

WATCH: Blake Brettschneider's goal

Marty Moates Guennady Moisseev Bobby Moore Blair Morgan Gaylon Mosier

Sporting KC routs Revolution, clinches berth in U.S. Open Cup

Les Archer Nicolas Aubin Rene Baeten David Bailey John Banks

Fulham earns UEFA Europa League berth via FIFA Fair Play

Ove Lundell Sten Lundin Jeremy Lusk Billy MacKenzie Corrado Maddii

Sporting KC routs Revolution, clinches berth in U.S. Open Cup

Sylvain Geboers Broc Glover Rui Goncalves Josh Grant Billy Grossi

RECAP: D.C. United 1 - AFC Ajax 2

Vurnon Anita?s 87th minute goal earned Dutch champions Ajax a late 2-1 win over D.C. United in a friendly match at RFK Stadium on Sunday evening.

Anita?s goal broke a 1-1 tie after Miralem Sulejmani and D.C. forward Blake Brettschneider traded goals in the first friendly pitting an MLS club against an overseas squad in 2011.

WATCH: Blake Brettschneider's goal

Bengt Åberg Greg Albertyn Jeff Alessi Mike Alessi Thomas Allier

DC youth learn from stars

Before they take the field Sunday evening at RFK Stadium, D.C. United and Dutch champions AFC Ajax teamed up on Friday afternoon to host a clinic for Washington area elementary school children from United Soccer Club. In addition to stars from both clubs taking part in the action, Netherlands' ambassador to the U.S. Rene� Jones-Bos also attended the event to inspire the children to stay healthy and active. The clinic was sponsored by D.C. United presenting partner Volkswagen and Ajax's primary sponsor AEGON.

Rene Baeten David Bailey John Banks Mark Barnett Jonathan Barragan

Americans Abroad: Goodson scores, Holden wins Bolton awards and more

Harry Everts Stefan Everts Jaroslav Falta Claudio Federici Tim Ferry

FC Dallas continues shutout streak, Shea scores lone goal in win over Seattle

Jeff Smith Marty Smith Steve Stackable Jeff Stanton Rex Staten

Copa Libertadores semis: A Look Ahead

Jaromir Cizek Guy Cooper Paul Cooper Josh Coppins Cody Copper

Olsen: Gold Cup snub a "blow" to DC phenom Najar

WASHINGTON ? For Andy Najar, this June was supposed to be about stepping on the field and representing his native Honduras for the very first time in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

But a tricky series of events and a back-and-forth between D.C. United and the Honduran federation threw a wrench in the plans, before Honduras coach Luis Fernando Su�rez finally decided late last week not to call the midfielder into camp.

Najar was back on the training field Wednesday with D.C. United, and the youngster will spend the next month playing for his MLS club.

Peter Johansson Rick Johnson Gary Jones Mark Jones Ake Jonsson

A look at Wednesday's loaded MLS slate

Jean Michel Bayle Pit Beirer Christian Beggi Mike Bell John van den Berk

Report: Blazer names Bin Hammam, Warner in corruption row (UPDATED)

Jaroslav Falta Claudio Federici Tim Ferry Ashley Fiolek Ernesto Fonseca

Ajax 101

SONS OF THE GODS

D.C. United is no stranger to facing European clubs with significant pedigree. In recent memory the Black-and-Red have hosted some of the biggest names in world football, including Real Madrid, Chelsea, Celtic, and in 2010 the club posted a memorable victory over AC Milan. On Sunday, May 22 United will add another tradition-rich club to its list, as 2011 Dutch Eredivisie champion AFC Ajax comes into RFK Stadium. 

David Bailey John Banks Mark Barnett Jonathan Barragan Andrea Bartolini

United notes: Black-and-Red ready for West Coast swing

READY FOR PORTLAND

Shayne King Heinz Kinigadner Dusty Klatt Arne Kring Brad Lackey

DC youth learn from stars

Before they take the field Sunday evening at RFK Stadium, D.C. United and Dutch champions AFC Ajax teamed up on Friday afternoon to host a clinic for Washington area elementary school children from United Soccer Club. In addition to stars from both clubs taking part in the action, Netherlands' ambassador to the U.S. Rene� Jones-Bos also attended the event to inspire the children to stay healthy and active. The clinic was sponsored by D.C. United presenting partner Volkswagen and Ajax's primary sponsor AEGON.

Sven Breugelmans Larry Brooks Mike Brown Rick Burgett Jimmy Button

Finally injury-free, DC's Barklage escapes friendly unscathed

WASHINGTON ? Throughout D.C. United's 2-1 loss in a friendly to Ajax on Sunday, defender Brandon Barklage could hardly forget about the past.

Almost exactly a year ago, on May 26, Barklage played in a friendly against AC Milan and tore his ACL for the second year in a row. The injury ended his season.

?It was on my mind the entire time [against Ajax] because it?s a game that doesn?t mean anything, and I got injured in it last year,? Barklage told MLSsoccer.com.

Rick Johnson Gary Jones Mark Jones Ake Jonsson Julien Bill

John O'Brien on Ajax

'CHASING THE SOCCER DREAM'

Sylvain Geboers Broc Glover Rui Goncalves Josh Grant Billy Grossi

Beckham plays 90 minutes, catches pitch invader at Neville Testimonial

Georges Jobe Gunnar Johansson Peter Johansson Rick Johnson Gary Jones

Ruiz vs. Convey: Which goal was better?

Thomas Hahn Torsten Hallman Bob Hannah Donnie Hansen Torlief Hansen

Finally injury-free, DC's Barklage escapes friendly unscathed

WASHINGTON ? Throughout D.C. United's 2-1 loss in a friendly to Ajax on Sunday, defender Brandon Barklage could hardly forget about the past.

Almost exactly a year ago, on May 26, Barklage played in a friendly against AC Milan and tore his ACL for the second year in a row. The injury ended his season.

?It was on my mind the entire time [against Ajax] because it?s a game that doesn?t mean anything, and I got injured in it last year,? Barklage told MLSsoccer.com.

Gerard Rond Jean Sebastien Roy Alex Salvini Donny Schmit Fritz Schneider

DC's Kitchen gets good marks as defensive mid vs. Ajax

WASHINGTON ? Before Perry Kitchen?s pro debut, much was made about where the 19-year-old US youth international might line up as a pro for D.C. United.

So far, coach Ben Olsen had tabbed the promising rookie at right back and center back in league games, positions he?s played before while representing the United States at various youth levels.

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Antonio Cairoli Trey Canard Håkan Carlquist Ricky Carmichael Danny Chandler

Post-match quotes: D.C. United 1 - AFC Ajax 2

D.C. UNITED HEAD COACH BEN OLSEN

Overall thoughts on the friendly match against AFC Ajax:

Zach Osborne Trampas Parker Travis Pastrana Gautier Paulin David Philippaerts

2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup rosters set

Shaun Simpson Joël Smets Jeff Smith Marty Smith Steve Stackable

SBI MLS Player of the Week: Jeff Parke

Alessandro Puzar Gaston Rahier Steve Ramon Tyla Rattray Chad Reed

D.C. United introspective ahead friendly visit from Ajax

WASHINGTON ? While D.C. United still have a game on the schedule this weekend, the friendly nature of Sunday?s matchup with newly crowned Dutch champions Ajax provides time to be introspective about the season so far.

?I would say it?s about where we expected,? DC assistant Chad Ashton said. ?If you?d asked us before the beginning of the season if we would be sitting us in this spot, we probably would have taken it. We?re right there ? striking distance. At the same time, we?re probably not that far from the bottom, either.?

Jeff Stanton Rex Staten James Stewart Jr Brian Stonebridge David Strijbos

Ajax 101

SONS OF THE GODS

D.C. United is no stranger to facing European clubs with significant pedigree. In recent memory the Black-and-Red have hosted some of the biggest names in world football, including Real Madrid, Chelsea, Celtic, and in 2010 the club posted a memorable victory over AC Milan. On Sunday, May 22 United will add another tradition-rich club to its list, as 2011 Dutch Eredivisie champion AFC Ajax comes into RFK Stadium. 

Paul Cooper Josh Coppins Cody Copper Gordon Crockard Craig Dack

More notes on the USA Gold Cup squad

Graham Noyce Carl Nunn Johnny O Mara Zach Osborne Trampas Parker

European Weekend Rewind: Lille wins Ligue 1, EPL relegation drama and more

Jeff Emig Harry Everts Stefan Everts Jaroslav Falta Claudio Federici

Frank de Boer Q&A

With over 300 appearances as a player for AFC Ajax and 100 caps for the Dutch National Team, Frank de Boer knows a thing or two about the beautiful game. De Boer's club recently ended a seven-year Eredivisie title drought last weekend, as Ajax defeated FC Twente to capture a Dutch record 30 First Division titles. The Ajax manager caught up with dcunited.com at this afternoon's Youth Soccer Clinic on D.C. United's training complex, with the Black-and-Red set to face the legendary Amsterdam side on Sunday, May 22 at 5:00 p.m. ET. 

Danny LaPorte Mike LaRocco Jason Lawrence Ron Lechien Jeff Leisk

DC youth learn from stars

Before they take the field Sunday evening at RFK Stadium, D.C. United and Dutch champions AFC Ajax teamed up on Friday afternoon to host a clinic for Washington area elementary school children from United Soccer Club. In addition to stars from both clubs taking part in the action, Netherlands' ambassador to the U.S. Rene� Jones-Bos also attended the event to inspire the children to stay healthy and active. The clinic was sponsored by D.C. United presenting partner Volkswagen and Ajax's primary sponsor AEGON.

Pierre Karsmakers Vladimir Kavinov Mike Kiedrowski Darryll King Shayne King

D.C. United introspective ahead friendly visit from Ajax

WASHINGTON ? While D.C. United still have a game on the schedule this weekend, the friendly nature of Sunday?s matchup with newly crowned Dutch champions Ajax provides time to be introspective about the season so far.

?I would say it?s about where we expected,? DC assistant Chad Ashton said. ?If you?d asked us before the beginning of the season if we would be sitting us in this spot, we probably would have taken it. We?re right there ? striking distance. At the same time, we?re probably not that far from the bottom, either.?

John van den Berk Marnicq Bervoets Fritz Betzlbacher Dave Bickers Anthony Boissiere

Offensive chances fail to produce goals as Toronto settles for draw against Colorado

Marnicq Bervoets Fritz Betzlbacher Dave Bickers Anthony Boissiere Frederic Bolley

D.C. United falls to Ajax on late goal

Fritz Betzlbacher Dave Bickers Anthony Boissiere Frederic Bolley Xavier Boog

D.C. United U-15?s finish weekend action unbeaten

D.C. United?s Youth Academy faced two opponents over the past weekend, compiling a 2-5-1 overall record against FC Delco and PA Classics. The U-14 and U-15 clubs played at home, while United?s U-16 and U-18 sides travelled to Pennsylvania for their matches.

Mike Alessi Thomas Allier Håkan Andersson Victor Arbekov Les Archer

Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind

Ake Jonsson Julien Bill Pierre Karsmakers Vladimir Kavinov Mike Kiedrowski

United notes: Injury update and Reserve League recap

INJURY UPDATE

With the players taking today and Wednesday off ahead of Sunday's international friendly with Ajax, injured members of the Black-and-Red are using the time to get treatment for their respective ailments. Charlie Davies (right hamstring strain) and Josh Wolff (right groin strain) are both dealing with the after effects of their injuries suffered on May 14 against Colorado at RFK Stadium.

John Dowd John Draper Doug Dubach Ryan Dungey Vic Eastwood

D.C. United U-15?s finish weekend action unbeaten

D.C. United?s Youth Academy faced two opponents over the past weekend, compiling a 2-5-1 overall record against FC Delco and PA Classics. The U-14 and U-15 clubs played at home, while United?s U-16 and U-18 sides travelled to Pennsylvania for their matches.

Georges Jobe Gunnar Johansson Peter Johansson Rick Johnson Gary Jones

Soccer Sunday: Your Running Commentary

Jeff Leisk Victor Leloup Aigar Leok Tanel Leok Billy Liles

Chris Pontius named Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match

Chris Pontius was named Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match for Week 9 of the MLS Regular Season today based on fan voting conducted on dcunited.com. Pontius' second half penalty kick for the Black-and-Red equalized the match and led to the 1-1 tie against the Colorado Rapids.

Bid now to win his autographed, game-worn jersey.

LENKERSDORFER FINE JEWELERS MOTM VOTING

Auguste Mingels Marty Moates Guennady Moisseev Bobby Moore Blair Morgan

Branko Bo?kovi? undergoes ACL surgery

Washington, D.C. (May 16, 2011) - D.C. United announced today that Branko Bo?kovi? has undergone successful surgery to repair a torn left Anterior Cruciate Ligament. The procedure was performed by Doctor James Gilbert of Metro Orthopedics and Sports Therapy in Silver Spring, Md. The Montenegrin National Team player suffered the injury on April 26 in a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup play-in match against the New England Revolution.

Josh Grant Billy Grossi Davide Guarneri Thomas Hahn Torsten Hallman