Sunday, September 30, 2012

Santos returns to health at critical time

There was a time this season when Maicon Santos was virtually unstoppable.  From March 30 through April 28, a six-match stretch, the Brazilian scored six times.

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Andik Vermansyah to train with club

PHOTO: D.C. United investor Erick Thohir (left) and Andik Vermansyah (right). Photo courtesy of @erickthohir

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Reserve League: Montreal Impact 1 - D.C. United 0

A goal by midfielder Calum Mallace late in the second half lifted the Montreal Impact (6-2-1) to a 1-0 shutout win over D.C. United (2-2-1) on Friday afternoon, in Reserve League action, at Stade Saputo. With the win, the club's fourth in a row, the Impact moves into first place overall in the Reserve League standings with 19 points.

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United Soccer Club kicks off Fall campaign

D.C. United and its non-profit arm, United for D.C., today announced the kick-off of the Fall session of United Soccer Club. Sponsored by the U.S. Soccer Foundation, Volkswagen, Gallup Government and The Department of Health, the program is solely managed by foundation staff and remains the most comprehensive community development initiative delivered by any of the Mid-Atlantic regions professional sports teams. The signature initiative was also a key factor in United for D.C. earning the coveted President?s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Community Leadership Award in May.

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Henry sets the table as Red Bulls rebound with key victory vs. hapless Toronto FC

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Must-See Goal: Martin Jiranek

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Saturday, September 29, 2012

United Soccer Club kicks off Fall campaign

D.C. United and its non-profit arm, United for D.C., today announced the kick-off of the Fall session of United Soccer Club. Sponsored by the U.S. Soccer Foundation, Volkswagen, Gallup Government and The Department of Health, the program is solely managed by foundation staff and remains the most comprehensive community development initiative delivered by any of the Mid-Atlantic regions professional sports teams. The signature initiative was also a key factor in United for D.C. earning the coveted President?s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Community Leadership Award in May.

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Dempsey opens Tottenham account with game winner against Manchester United

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Fire remain resolute despite loss to Sporting KC

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Zusi's brace leads Sporting KC past Fire

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USMNT Daily Update: What an all-MLS national team lineup might look like

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Dave Kasper on Andik Vermansyah's upcoming training stint

Last month, D.C. United General Manager Dave Kasper said he wanted to "turn over more rocks" in reference to finding international talent that might fit the club's needs. The statement was in line with the global brand Erick Thohir spoke of at the introductory press conference as he and Jason Levien joined Will Chang in ownership of the Black-and-Red.

Three weeks later, and the digging is well underway.

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