Saturday, March 31, 2012
United players aim to 'Take Back RFK'
The sign that hangs above the field-access tunnel outside D.C. United's locker room says it all:
Take Back RFK
After a two-year stretch that has seen just seven league wins in front of the Black-and-Red's home fans, a determined United side returns to the venerable stadium following a two-week road trip. Friday's match with Dallas will be D.C.'s first at home since a heartbreaking defeat to Kansas City on opening night; a memory United's players are keen to replace.
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United players aim to 'Take Back RFK'
The sign that hangs above the field-access tunnel outside D.C. United's locker room says it all:
Take Back RFK
After a two-year stretch that has seen just seven league wins in front of the Black-and-Red's home fans, a determined United side returns to the venerable stadium following a two-week road trip. Friday's match with Dallas will be D.C.'s first at home since a heartbreaking defeat to Kansas City on opening night; a memory United's players are keen to replace.
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United players aim to 'Take Back RFK'
The sign that hangs above the field-access tunnel outside D.C. United's locker room says it all:
Take Back RFK
After a two-year stretch that has seen just seven league wins in front of the Black-and-Red's home fans, a determined United side returns to the venerable stadium following a two-week road trip. Friday's match with Dallas will be D.C.'s first at home since a heartbreaking defeat to Kansas City on opening night; a memory United's players are keen to replace.
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Friday, March 30, 2012
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Academy Update
D.C. United?s U-18 and U-16 Academy teams resumed USSDA League action this past weekend, traveling north to face the New York Cosmos on Saturday and Met Oval on Sunday.
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Season Ticket Holder of the Month: Robert Plant
What made you get involved initially with D.C. United?
We supported the MLS Washington DC Pledge Drive and still have the Oct. 12, 1995 letter from Kevin Payne welcoming us. We've been full season ticket holders ever since.
What brings you back to the team year after year?
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
United's fans in the spotlight Friday night
When NBC Sports rolls into town Friday night for the fourth nationally televised game in the network's landmark deal with Major League Soccer, one thing is certain. D.C. United's legendary fan base will be given every opportunity to shine on the nation's largest stage.
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By the numbers: D.C. United vs Vancouver Whitecaps
With the club's best performance of the season, D.C. United earned its first point of 2012 over the weekend. Here are some of the key statistics from the Black-and-Red's scoreless draw in Vancouver.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
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Food trucks for March 30 match vs FC Dallas
Supporters are encouraged to follow each of the five food trucks on Twitter. Ticket plans and game packages, as well as individual game tickets, are available for purchase at dcunited.com/tickets
Tailgate drink prices: 16oz PBR $3, 24oz Corona $5, 24oz Modello $5, Bottle Water $2
DC Slices
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Academy announces university commitments
D.C. United announced today that three of its U-18 players have committed to play soccer at three different NCAA Division I universities.
?We are excited for each of these individuals and are proud of the success they have had, both on the field and in the classroom,? said D.C. United U-18 Head Coach Nolan Sheldon. ?This achievement is a culmination of many years of hard work and dedication, and we are confident that each one of them will have terrific collegiate careers.?
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3,000 miles from DC, Onstad feels at home
It wasn?t long after D.C. United players and staff loaded the bus full of gear and were headed to training, that questions about Vancouver started flowing in to United assistant coach Pat Onstad. Where did you live from here? What neighborhood is this called? Where?s a good place to eat, to grab coffee? On and on.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
VIDEO: Talon prepares for Fox 5's Mascot Madness
FOX 5 has invited the local mascots to represent their team and compete to be the best mascot in the area. Watch on Monday, March 26 on FOX 5.
EVENT RECAP
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Post-match quotes: Vancouver Whitecaps 0 - D.C. United 0
D.C. UNITED HEAD COACH BEN OLSEN
?The fight was there and at times it was pretty good too, [almost] lucky enough to get out of there with three [points]. But at this point we?ll take one on the road. The point?s big, but what I?m happy about is the way we played.?
On Eric Hassli?s challenge earlier in match:
?That?s a pretty bad challenge and that certainly would have changed the game. But it (the red card) didn?t happen and the guys hung in there.?
On goals for the season:
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Academy announces university commitments
D.C. United announced today that three of its U-18 players have committed to play soccer at three different NCAA Division I universities.
?We are excited for each of these individuals and are proud of the success they have had, both on the field and in the classroom,? said D.C. United U-18 Head Coach Nolan Sheldon. ?This achievement is a culmination of many years of hard work and dedication, and we are confident that each one of them will have terrific collegiate careers.?
?La Super Copa VII? kicks off this weekend
D.C. United announced today the seventh edition of La Super Copa, a single elimination full side 11-v-11 invitational soccer tournament that brings together different amateur champions from DC?s Metropolitan local leagues, will kick off this weekend with first round games at the RFK Stadium Turf Training Field. La Super Copa VII, presented by Volkswagen, is sponsored by American Airlines and Adidas. The tournament?s draw took place on March 10 at RFK Stadium, prior to D.C. United?s first match of the season against Sporting Kansas City.
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Capital Soccer Show - Episode 3
Join hosts Greg Roche of DC101 and Sebastian Salazar of dcunited.com each week as they discuss D.C. United, MLS, and conduct interviews with soccer personalities from around the world.
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Monday, March 26, 2012
Capital Soccer Show - Episode 3
Join hosts Greg Roche of DC101 and Sebastian Salazar of dcunited.com each week as they discuss D.C. United, MLS, and conduct interviews with soccer personalities from around the world.
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By the numbers: D.C. United vs Vancouver Whitecaps
With the club's best performance of the season, D.C. United earned its first point of 2012 over the weekend. Here are some of the key statistics from the Black-and-Red's scoreless draw in Vancouver.
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Post-match quotes: Vancouver Whitecaps 0 - D.C. United 0
D.C. UNITED HEAD COACH BEN OLSEN
?The fight was there and at times it was pretty good too, [almost] lucky enough to get out of there with three [points]. But at this point we?ll take one on the road. The point?s big, but what I?m happy about is the way we played.?
On Eric Hassli?s challenge earlier in match:
?That?s a pretty bad challenge and that certainly would have changed the game. But it (the red card) didn?t happen and the guys hung in there.?
On goals for the season:
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De Rosario plays visitor in native land
As a player who thrives on the hostilities usually hurled at visiting stars, Dwayne De Rosario has made a career out of enraging road fans. In 2011, DeRo scored six of his league-high sixteen goals away from home, leaving supporters from New York to San Jose fuming in his wake.
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