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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
D.C. United-Portland Timbers make-up match set for October 19
Major League Soccer today announced the postponed match between D.C. United and the Portland Timbers, originally scheduled for Saturday, August 27, has been set for Wednesday, October 19. The match will kickoff at 8:00 p.m. ET at RFK Stadium. Tickets from the original contest, bearing the date of August 27, will be valid on October 19.
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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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D.C. United-Portland Timbers make-up match set for October 19
Major League Soccer today announced the postponed match between D.C. United and the Portland Timbers, originally scheduled for Saturday, August 27, has been set for Wednesday, October 19. The match will kickoff at 8:00 p.m. ET at RFK Stadium. Tickets from the original contest, bearing the date of August 27, will be valid on October 19.
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D.C. United-Portland Timbers match postponed
Citing general public safety concerns because of the anticipated impact of Hurricane Irene, Major League Soccer has postponed the game between D.C. United and the Portland Timbers, previously scheduled for tomorrow at RFK Stadium.
The game will be rescheduled and the new date and time announced next week. Tickets from Saturday?s contest will be valid on the make-up date.
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Monday, August 29, 2011
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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Chris Pontius called-up to U.S. Men?s National Team
U.S. Soccer announced today that D.C. United midfielder Chris Pontius has been called-up to the U.S. Men?s National Team for two friendly matches against Costa Rica and Belgium. Jurgen Klinsmann?s squad will host Costa Rica at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. on Sept. 2 and will then travel to Brussels to face Belgium on Sept. 6.
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Sunday, August 28, 2011
DC United's first fan and founder of the Screaming Eagles
Could one person be responsible for creating one of the most recognizable supporter groups in MLS? You bet. Meet Matt Mathai, D.C. United's first fan and founder of the Screaming Eagles. MLSsoccer.com caught up with Matt over e-mail to relive his story and some of his favorite memories.
MLSsoccer.com: When and why did you first become a fan of D.C. United?
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DC United's first fan and founder of the Screaming Eagles
Could one person be responsible for creating one of the most recognizable supporter groups in MLS? You bet. Meet Matt Mathai, D.C. United's first fan and founder of the Screaming Eagles. MLSsoccer.com caught up with Matt over e-mail to relive his story and some of his favorite memories.
MLSsoccer.com: When and why did you first become a fan of D.C. United?
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D.C. United-Portland Timbers match postponed
Citing general public safety concerns because of the anticipated impact of Hurricane Irene, Major League Soccer has postponed the game between D.C. United and the Portland Timbers, previously scheduled for tomorrow at RFK Stadium.
The game will be rescheduled and the new date and time announced next week. Tickets from Saturday?s contest will be valid on the make-up date.
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United Builds: Volunteering at Simon Elementary School
Over 30 volunteers from D.C. United's United Builds program participated in DC Public Schools' Beautification Day on Saturday, August 20, 2011 by volunteering at Simon Elementary School in Anacostia.
Front office staff and fans of the Black-and-Red painted exterior doors and playground structures, picked up litter, removed weeds, mulched and planted flowers to beautify Simon Elementary.
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Saturday, August 27, 2011
D.C. United-Portland Timbers match postponed
Citing general public safety concerns because of the anticipated impact of Hurricane Irene, Major League Soccer has postponed the game between D.C. United and the Portland Timbers, previously scheduled for tomorrow at RFK Stadium.
The game will be rescheduled and the new date and time announced next week. Tickets from Saturday?s contest will be valid on the make-up date.
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DC United's first fan and founder of the Screaming Eagles
Could one person be responsible for creating one of the most recognizable supporter groups in MLS? You bet. Meet Matt Mathai, D.C. United's first fan and founder of the Screaming Eagles. MLSsoccer.com caught up with Matt over e-mail to relive his story and some of his favorite memories.
MLSsoccer.com: When and why did you first become a fan of D.C. United?
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Friday, August 26, 2011
United Builds: Volunteering at Simon Elementary School
Over 30 volunteers from D.C. United's United Builds program participated in DC Public Schools' Beautification Day on Saturday, August 20, 2011 by volunteering at Simon Elementary School in Anacostia.
Front office staff and fans of the Black-and-Red painted exterior doors and playground structures, picked up litter, removed weeds, mulched and planted flowers to beautify Simon Elementary.
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Bill Hamid earns second call-up to U.S. National Team
U.S. Soccer announced today that United goalkeeper Bill Hamid has been called-up to the U.S. Men?s National Team for two friendly matches against Costa Rica and Belgium. Jurgen Klinsmann?s squad will host Costa Rica at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. on September 2 and will then travel to Brussels to face Belgium on September 6.
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Brandon McDonald Q&A
Brandon McDonald was all smiles on D.C. United's training ground today. Since arriving at RFK on June 28, the Arizona native has become a staple of United's backline and its recent resurgence. Yesterday the club re-signed the physical central defender, keeping McDonald in D.C. for years to come. McDonald has played in nine matches since joining United, starting each of those contests. In that span, the 25-year-old has helped the club to a 3-2-4 record, including four shutout performances.
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Hurricane Irene prompts new, 2:00 p.m. ET start for D.C. United-Portland
D.C. United announced today that kick-off for the club?s League fixture with the Portland Timbers has been moved to Saturday, August 27 at 2:00 p.m. ET due to extreme weather conditions expected as Hurricane Irene approaches the Washington, DC area. Tickets remain available online or by calling 202-587-5000. The match will be broadcast live locally by Comcast SportsNet, with a re-air set for 8:00 p.m. ET.
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
D.C. United and La Nueva to host sixth annual Latin Festival presented by TD Bank
UPDATE: Latin Festival presented by TD Bank has been postponed due to extreme weather conditions expected as Hurricane Irene approaches the Washington, DC area. Kick off for D.C. United's match against the Portland Timbers has been moved to 2:00 PM.
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DC Notebook: Davies, DeRo rested for Portland match
In Sunday's 1-0 loss to Sporting Kansas City, two names were surprisingly absent from the D.C. United starting lineup.
Charlie Davies didn?t make the 18 and Dwayne De Rosario was on the bench during Sunday night?s crucial matchup as head coach Olsen was looking to keep the pair fresh for the stretch run ? although De Rosario came on at halftime and played 45 minutes.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Joe Willis named Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match
Joe Willis was named Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match for Matchday 24 of the MLS Regular Season today based on fan voting conducted on dcunited.com.
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Preview: D.C. United at Sporting KC
REMINDER ABOUT TV BROADCAST: Kickoff at Sporting Kansas City has been moved from 7:00 PM ET to 8:30 PM ET. This contest will now be shown by Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic on tape-delay at 9:30 PM ET.
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Road streak snapped as DC miss chance to rise in East
The conclusion of D.C. United?s seven-game unbeaten streak couldn?t have come at a worse time.
It?s been almost four months since United lost a game on the road, a streak snapped with a flat performance in Sunday?s 1-0 loss against Sporting KC.
Grabbing points at Livestrong Sporting Park would have pushed DC up the ladder in the Eastern Conference, putting them in a tie for third and in possession of a playoff spot. But DC couldn?t deliver the needed performance to get a result.
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Wolff helps rescue a point
On a night away from home where very few things went right for D.C. United, coming away with a point was a minor victory against the Chicago Fire.
Former Fire stalwart Josh Wolff got one back on his former team, scoring in the 73rd minute to snatch a 1-1 draw in a game that saw DC outplayed for significant stretches of the match.
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D.C. United and La Nueva to host sixth annual Latin Festival presented by TD Bank
D.C. United and Spanish-language radio partner La Nueva announced plans to celebrate the sixth annual Latin Festival presented by TD Bank, America?s Most Convenient Bank �. The festival will take place on Saturday, August 27, from 2:00-7:00 p.m. ET on the D.C. Armory Lawn. Immediately following the event, D.C. United will take on the Portland Timbers at 7:30 p.m. ET at RFK Stadium.
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D.C. United media round-up
Aiming to add to an impressive away record (4-3-3, 15 points) in 2011, D.C. United hits the road again to face Eastern Conference rival Chicago Fire (2-7-14, 20 points) and Sporting Kansas City (7-7-9, 30 points) in back-to-back matches. The first stop of the four-day tour begins tonight at Toyota Park, as the Black-and-Red (7-6-9, 30 points) take on the Chicago Fire at 9:00 p.m. ET (ESPN2). To help you prepare for tonight's contest, here are the notes you'll need to set the table.
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