Ben Bromley / Black And Red United 16 hours ago Freedom Kicks for 17 April 2014: Atlanta expansion spectacular
Was there any big news out of Georgia yesterday? The big news yesterday, of course, came out of Atlanta, where MLS announced that the league's 22nd team would start play in 2017. Who's excited for more expansion drafts?! Major League Soccer names Atlanta as 22nd franchise, set for 2017 debut | MLSsoccer.com: The league's take on their own announcement. New Stadium to Seat 29,000 for MLS | MLSAtlanta2017.com | MLS Atlanta: The new Falcons/Atlanta soccer stadium will be specifically designed with soccer in mind, allowing it to easily reduce capacity for MLS games. DC United's Cristian...
Dynamo Theory 9 hours ago
Javier Hernandez wants out of Manchester United. Could he fit in MLS?
So rumors have circulated for months now Javier Hernandez, aka Chicharito, wants to be transferred from Manchester United in the summer transfer window. It's a long stretch, but could he fit into Major League Soccer's structure? After a tumultuous season, at best, Manchester United have found themselves on their heels with one of their prized stars. According to multiple rumor-laden sources (read: I wouldn't take it to mean anything more than rumors), Chicharito has expressed a strong desire to be transferred out of the club, and ultimately out of the Premiere League. We've addressed the...
More D.C. United Rumors & News
Washington Post 6 hours ago
Is D.C. United a playoff-caliber team?
After five games, D.C. United’s record sits at 2-2-1, including three straight contests without a loss. Last season, United didn’t win its second game until June 22. This year, the team accomplished that feat Saturday with a 1-0 win over the Red Bulls. With one more victory, United can equal its win total for all of 2013. So is this a playoff team? Here are reasons why that may or may not be the case. Read full article >>
Washington Post Apr 16, 2014
Soccer Insider: Bobby Boswell, unplugged
The following exchange began with D.C. United captain and in-house goofball Bobby Boswell popping his head into RFK Stadium’s media room after practice and playfully noting the job of newspaper reporter is next-to-last on the list of best jobs in America. Read full article >>
Soccer Insider | Washington Post Apr 16, 2014
Bobby Boswell, unplugged
The following exchange began with D.C. United captain and in-house goofball Bobby Boswell popping his head into RFK Stadium’s media room after practice and playfully noting the job of newspaper reporter is next-to-last on the list of best jobs in America. I pointed out that’s an upgrade from last year’s last-place finish. (We’ve overtaken the lumberjacks!) […]
Washington Post Apr 16, 2014
Soccer Insider: Pontius to miss several more months
D.C. United midfielder Chris Pontius is expected to undergo additional hamstring surgery soon, delaying his season debut several more months. Pontius, an MLS Best XI selection in 2012, consulted with three specialists around the country in recent weeks and, according to General Manager Dave Kasper, “they all feel he will require more surgery.” The club is in the process of scheduling the procedure. Read full article >>
Soccer Insider | Washington Post Apr 16, 2014
Pontius to miss several more months
D.C. United midfielder Chris Pontius is expected to undergo additional hamstring surgery soon, delaying his season debut several more months. Pontius, an MLS Best XI selection in 2012, consulted with three specialists around the country in recent weeks and, according to General Manager Dave Kasper, “they all feel he will require more surgery.” The club is […]
CSN Washington Apr 15, 2014
MLS Commissioner Don Garber diagnosed with cancer
Major League Soccer announced April 12 that MLS Commissioner Don Garber has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
CSN Washington Apr 13, 2014
Upon further review: United finding groove
D.C. United snared an early goal and they had the resolve to shut out the New York Red Bulls and earn a 1-0 win Saturday at R.F.K. Stadium.
Washington Post Apr 13, 2014
Soccer Insider: D.C. United 1, New York Red Bulls 0
My match report from D.C. United’s second consecutive victory, a 1-0 decision against the New York Red Bulls at RFK Stadium. The last time DCU won consecutive league matches: October 2012. Next: at Columbus next Saturday, 7:30 (no standard TV in the D.C. area). Read full article >>
Soccer Insider | Washington Post Apr 13, 2014
D.C. United 1, New York Red Bulls 0
My match report from D.C. United’s second consecutive victory, a 1-0 decision against the New York Red Bulls at RFK Stadium. The last time DCU won consecutive league matches: October 2012. Next: at Columbus next Saturday, 7:30 (no standard TV in the D.C. area). The Red Bulls created more than enough chances to win, but […]
Washington Post Apr 12, 2014
D.C. United 1, Red Bulls 0: Danny Arnaud’s fourth-minute score stands up vs. New York
Until the renovated lineup is fully synchronized, Eddie Johnson starts scoring goals and Ben Olsen is satisfied with its overall form, D.C. United is going to have to find industrious ways to compile points. It’s not going to be fancy, but at these early stages of development, Olsen is not worried about the aesthetics. Read full article >>
CSN Washington Apr 12, 2014
DC United beats Red Bulls 1-0 behind Arnaud's header
Davy Arnaud scored on a diving header in the fourth minute in D.C. United's 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.
Washington Post Apr 12, 2014
Soccer Insider: D.C. United vs. New York Red Bulls
Before turning attention to the first leg of the Atlantic Cup, good thoughts go out to MLS Commissioner Don Garber, who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Garber, 56, is being treated in New York and will undergo surgery. In a news release issued this afternoon, Garber said: Read full article >>
