Thursday, September 1, 2011

United Soccer Club kicks off Fall Season

D.C. United and its non-profit arm, United for D.C., today announced the fall season kickoff of United Soccer Club. The season began this week and the program will continue until November 18th.  Through the generous support of the U.S. Soccer Foundation and Volkswagen, the fall session will include 12 sites and two middle school teams in the district metro area. United for D.C. and the U.S.

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As Najar prepares for int'l debut, United urge him to focus

WASHINGTON ? D.C. United phenom Andy Najar finally will get the chance to take his game to the international stage.

After possible call-ups earlier this summer came and went without things working out, Najar was part of the roster for the next two friendlies Honduras will play on Sept. 3 against Colombia and Sept. 6 against Paraguay.

?I?m very thankful because of the opportunity Honduras gave me,? said Najar. ?I just need to focus and take advantage of it.?

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Injury update: Jakovic to miss Canadian qualifiers

Despite having a bye week and the lack of a League fixture until September 10 at Chivas USA, the Black-and-Red are anything but idle this week. Five players are currently with their respective national sides, as 2010 MLS Rookie of the Year Andy Najar recently received his first call-up from Honduras, and goalkeeper Billl Hamid earned his second selection to Jurgen Klinsmann's U.S. National Team squad. 

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Injury update: Jakovic to miss Canadian qualifiers

Despite having a bye week and the lack of a League fixture until September 10 at Chivas USA, the Black-and-Red are anything but idle this week. Five players are currently with their respective national sides, as 2010 MLS Rookie of the Year Andy Najar recently received his first call-up from Honduras, and goalkeeper Billl Hamid earned his second selection to Jurgen Klinsmann's U.S. National Team squad. 

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Williams signs with Hoffenheim

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Andy Najar Q&A

Andy Najar?s explosive career continues to take off. With three goals and four assists in 21 matches (18 starts) this season, the 2010 MLS Rookie of the Year has matured into one of the League?s most promising players. Now, the young Honduran is ready to take the next step in his career by entering the international scene, as the Honduras National Team gets ready to face Colombia and Paraguay in friendly matches.

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Chicago downs Richmond to reach sixth U.S. Open Cup Final

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