Saturday, December 31, 2011

Guzan earns praise for play as starter

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Wenger confirms Henry loan to Arsenal being finalized

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Soccer Saturday: Your Running Commentary

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Follow Re-Entry Stage 2 draft LIVE: Monday, 2 pm ET

NEW YORK ? The Stage 2 draft of the 2011 Re-Entry Draft is set to take place on Monday at 2 pm ET. You can follow along live at MLSsoccer.com and on Twitter at @MLS.

Unlike Stage 1, teams have the opportunity to renegotiate the contract of any player chosen on Monday. Those who are not selected are free to negotiate with any of league?s 19 clubs.

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Shanosky enjoying his time abroad

Conor Shanosky is fully enjoying his time in Holland, and he believes that his experience with Generation adidas is sure to help his development with D.C. United. Speaking from Amsterdam, the Northern Virginia native tells us what he's been up to since departing the United States at the beginning of the month.

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Scouting done, DC coaches ready to bolster roster

WASHINGTON ? Aside from the acquisition of Robbie Russell, it?s been very quiet on the player acquisition front for D.C. United.

Don?t expect that to last too much longer, though, as the club is currently in the process of bolstering their roster after completing a handful of scouting trips early in the offseason.

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Donovan set for second Everton loan

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This Weekend's Soccer on TV

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Best of 2011 - Tweets

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Saturday, December 10, 2011

Santino Quaranta announces retirement from professional soccer

D.C. United and Santino Quaranta announced today the veteran midfielder will retire from professional soccer. Having joined United in 2001, Quaranta?s playing career comes to an end after 11 MLS seasons.

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Friday, December 9, 2011

Real Madrid, Barcelona set for crucial Clasico showdown

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Real Madrid, Barcelona set for crucial Clasico showdown

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Friday Kickoff: Vidic out for season, Tigres take Apertura final lead and more

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MLS and adidas unveil new-look match ball for 2012

It?s out with the old and in with the new as MLS heads into 2012.

A new expansion team, a new schedule, a set of new jerseys and now you can add a new official match ball to the list.

MLS and adidas on Tuesday unveiled the new adidas PRIME, which replaces the adidas Jabulani ball beginning in 2012. Designed exclusively for MLS, the adidas PRIME was created to improve on ?accuracy, consistency and performance? under all field and weather conditions, according to adidas.

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College Cup: Charlotte looks to keep Cinderella run going in semifinals

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Academy Update: USSDA Winter Showcase

D.C. United?s Youth Academy resumed U.S. Soccer Development Academy action this past weekend, as the U-18?s and U-16?s faced Sporting Kansas City and Sockers FC. The Academy sides then faced Vardar SC Freiburg on Tuesday.

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MLS and adidas unveil new-look match ball for 2012

It?s out with the old and in with the new as MLS heads into 2012.

A new expansion team, a new schedule, a set of new jerseys and now you can add a new official match ball to the list.

MLS and adidas on Tuesday unveiled the new adidas PRIME, which replaces the adidas Jabulani ball beginning in 2012. Designed exclusively for MLS, the adidas PRIME was created to improve on ?accuracy, consistency and performance? under all field and weather conditions, according to adidas.

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Friedel takes shot at Donovan while praising Dempsey with latest remarks

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MLS and adidas unveil new-look match ball for 2012

It?s out with the old and in with the new as MLS heads into 2012.

A new expansion team, a new schedule, a set of new jerseys and now you can add a new official match ball to the list.

MLS and adidas on Tuesday unveiled the new adidas PRIME, which replaces the adidas Jabulani ball beginning in 2012. Designed exclusively for MLS, the adidas PRIME was created to improve on ?accuracy, consistency and performance? under all field and weather conditions, according to adidas.

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Alvarez, Mendes, Borman selected in Re-Entry Draft

NEW YORK ? League veteran Arturo Alvarez is on his way out of Real Salt Lake and the New York Red Bulls lost their final link to their days as the MetroStars thanks to Stage 1 of the MLS Re-Entry Draft on Monday.

Alvarez and defenders Carlos Mendes and Danleigh Borman were the only players taken in the draft on Monday. Alvarez was selected by Chivas USA, while Borman will join the New England Revolution and Mendes heads from New York to the Columbus Crew.

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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Academy Update: USSDA Winter Showcase

D.C. United?s Youth Academy resumed U.S. Soccer Development Academy action this past weekend, as the U-18?s and U-16?s faced Sporting Kansas City and Sockers FC. The Academy sides then faced Vardar SC Freiburg on Tuesday.

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Mid-Day Ticker: Neville doesn't see Donovan returning, no investigation by UEFA and more

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Final 16 set for UEFA Champions League

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2011 in Review: D.C. United

It was a case of close but no cigar for D.C. United in 2011. Up until the last six weeks of the season, a playoff spot looked like a very strong possibility in the first full year of head coach Ben Olsen?s coaching career. But a six-game winless streak down the stretch to wrap up the season doomed the team?s postseason chances.

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Perry Kitchen Q&A

Fresh off of United States U-23 National Team duty and a training stint with the Bundesliga?s SC Freiburg, we sit down with MLS Rookie of the Year finalist Perry Kitchen to discuss his offseason plans, goals for 2012 and recent experience in Europe.

Back in the States and resting with his family in Indiana, Kitchen is already excited to return for preseason training with the Black-and-Red come January.

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Union add Costa Rican forward Martinez

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Davies loan expires

When D.C. United acquired Charlie Davies on loan from French side FC Sochaux on February 15 earlier this year, the forward?s deal was set to expire on December 1. In light of that deadline, the club announced today that it will not be pursuing a permanent transfer for Davies at this time.

?D.C. United is not exercising its December 1 option to secure the permanent transfer of Charlie Davies,? said General Manager Dave Kasper. ?Conversations regarding Charlie?s future are ongoing.?

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Santino Quaranta announces retirement from professional soccer

D.C. United and Santino Quaranta announced today the veteran midfielder will retire from professional soccer. Having joined United in 2001, Quaranta?s playing career comes to an end after 11 MLS seasons.

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Jaime Moreno to appear at Mayor?s Office on Latino Affairs

D.C. United continues with its community outreach efforts next week, as U-23 Head Coach and Academy Technical Training Coach Jaime Moreno makes an appearance at the Mayor?s Office on Latino Affairs. The United legend will participate in a press conference to promote immunization awareness in the Hispanic community on Monday, December 5 at 10:00 a.m. As part of the "Yo Me Vacuno" 2011-2012 campaign for National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 4-10), the conference will be held at the Reed Conference Room, located in the second floor. 

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United with eye on future

WASHINGTON ? In their continued effort to return to the upper echelon of MLS teams, D.C. United declined contract options for nine players on Wednesday in order to free up cap space and give the team more maneuverability for offseason roster acquisitions.

Among those nine were Clyde Simms and Santino Quaranta, two of D.C.?s longest tenured players. All will be available for next week?s Re-Entry Draft.

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Academy Update: USSDA Winter Showcase

D.C. United?s Youth Academy resumed U.S. Soccer Development Academy action this past weekend, as the U-18?s and U-16?s faced Sporting Kansas City and Sockers FC. The Academy sides then faced Vardar SC Freiburg on Tuesday.

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UEFA Champions League: United on brink, City looks for help and more

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United players eligible for Stage 1 Re-Entry Draft

D.C. United has declined the 2012 option on nine players and all will be eligible for Monday?s Stage 1 Re-Entry Draft. General Manager Dave Kasper has provided the following list:

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Must-See Goal: Carlos Vela

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Tuesday Kickoff: Galaxy win tour finale, Blatter hints at technology use & more

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Jaime Moreno to appear at Mayor?s Office on Latino Affairs

D.C. United continues with its community outreach efforts next week, as U-23 Head Coach and Academy Technical Training Coach Jaime Moreno makes an appearance at the Mayor?s Office on Latino Affairs. The United legend will participate in a press conference to promote immunization awareness in the Hispanic community on Monday, December 5 at 10:00 a.m. As part of the "Yo Me Vacuno" 2011-2012 campaign for National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 4-10), the conference will be held at the Reed Conference Room, located in the second floor. 

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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Robbie Russell Q&A

Speaking for the first time since being acquired by D.C. United earlier today, veteran defender Robbie Russell is excited to be the newest member of Ben Olsen?s squad. Currently in Washington with his wife Tiana, we found out that Russell has several ties to the Metropolitan Area.

See what he has to say about his new home, his best playing attributes, living in Sri Lanka and attending elementary school in Arlington. Robbie is also looking for neighborhood and food advice from the fans, so don?t forget to leave a comment and help him out.

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Perry Kitchen Q&A

Fresh off of United States U-23 National Team duty and a training stint with the Bundesliga?s SC Freiburg, we sit down with MLS Rookie of the Year finalist Perry Kitchen to discuss his offseason plans, goals for 2012 and recent experience in Europe.

Back in the States and resting with his family in Indiana, Kitchen is already excited to return for preseason training with the Black-and-Red come January.

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MLS and adidas unveil new-look match ball for 2012

It?s out with the old and in with the new as MLS heads into 2012.

A new expansion team, a new schedule, a set of new jerseys and now you can add a new official match ball to the list.

MLS and adidas on Tuesday unveiled the new adidas PRIME, which replaces the adidas Jabulani ball beginning in 2012. Designed exclusively for MLS, the adidas PRIME was created to improve on ?accuracy, consistency and performance? under all field and weather conditions, according to adidas.

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Jaime Moreno to appear at Mayor?s Office on Latino Affairs

D.C. United continues with its community outreach efforts next week, as U-23 Head Coach and Academy Technical Training Coach Jaime Moreno makes an appearance at the Mayor?s Office on Latino Affairs. The United legend will participate in a press conference to promote immunization awareness in the Hispanic community on Monday, December 5 at 10:00 a.m. As part of the "Yo Me Vacuno" 2011-2012 campaign for National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 4-10), the conference will be held at the Reed Conference Room, located in the second floor. 

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Jaime Moreno to appear at Mayor?s Office on Latino Affairs

D.C. United continues with its community outreach efforts next week, as U-23 Head Coach and Academy Technical Training Coach Jaime Moreno makes an appearance at the Mayor?s Office on Latino Affairs. The United legend will participate in a press conference to promote immunization awareness in the Hispanic community on Monday, December 5 at 10:00 a.m. As part of the "Yo Me Vacuno" 2011-2012 campaign for National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 4-10), the conference will be held at the Reed Conference Room, located in the second floor. 

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MLS Notes: Williams retires, joins RSL staff; Fire keep Barouch and more

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D.C. United set to begin 2012 MLS season on March 10

Major League Soccer announced today the schedule for First Kick Weekend 2012 presented by Dick?s Sporting Goods, marking the beginning of MLS? 17th season. D.C. United will begin the 2012 regular season at home on Saturday, March 10, with opponent and kickoff time to be determined at a later date.

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