DC prepared for physical battle in Houston

WASHINGTON ? Visits to Houston have never been easy for D.C. United.

The team hasn?t won in five previous trips to Robertson Stadium, and heading into Friday evening?s Eastern Conference clash (8:30 pm ET; FOX Soccer, Official viewing party at Touchdown sports bar), DC are readying themselves for yet another tough matchup.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/ztBwaQr0cJM/dc-prepared-for-physical-battle-in-houston

Elson, Francisco Ely, Melvin Erden, Semih Evans, Jeremy Evans, Maurice

DC prepared for physical battle in Houston

WASHINGTON ? Visits to Houston have never been easy for D.C. United.

The team hasn?t won in five previous trips to Robertson Stadium, and heading into Friday evening?s Eastern Conference clash (8:30 pm ET; FOX Soccer, Official viewing party at Touchdown sports bar), DC are readying themselves for yet another tough matchup.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/ztBwaQr0cJM/dc-prepared-for-physical-battle-in-houston

Aminu, Al-Farouq Amundson, Lou Andersen, Chris Andersen, David Anderson, James

Miscues doom DC's run of participation in USOC

BOYDS, Md. ? For the first time since 2002, D.C. United won?t be playing in the US Open Cup.

Tuesday night?s 3-2 loss to the Revolution saw United knocked out in the qualifying phase of the competition, as a trio of defensive miscues went punished by New England. DC fell behind 3-0, and a furious second-half rally came up just short.

This despite controlling play for most of the first half and controlling possession. However, New England made their chances count, punishing three defensive lapses to come away with the win.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/jCpvWMA0P0Y/miscues-doom-dcs-run-of-participation-in-usoc

Banks, Marcus Barbosa, Leandro Barea, Jose Bargnani, Andrea Barnes, Matt

Ashton: DC don't know how to succeed right now

Heading into Friday night?s match at Houston, D.C. United had preached discipline and keeping tight at the back.

But the same defensive lapses that have plagued the team in losses this year were evident once again as the club conceded four goals for the second straight league game ? and the third time this season ? in a 4-1 loss against the Dynamo.

WATCH: FULL MATCH HIGHLIGHTS

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/UtDVjqoGPgw/ashton-dc-dont-know-how-to-succeed-right-now

Bonner, Matt Booker, Trevor Boozer, Carlos Bosh, Chris Boykins, Earl

Goals coming in bunches for new-look DC

WASHINGTON ? Scoring goals simply doesn?t seem to be as big of a problem anymore for the new-look D.C. United.

Thanks in part to five goals from league-leader Charlie Davies, United have scored nine goals through six games, almost half what they managed in all of 2010.

One of the biggest keys has been the introduction of new faces into the mix, and the club has impressed in brief stretches in the attack by their ability to possess and pass the ball.

D.C. United return to action on the road against the Houston Dynamo on Friday (8:30 pm ET, Fox Soccer).

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/fr70MLwHpbM/goals-coming-in-bunches-for-new-look-dc

Aldridge, LaMarcus Allen, Malik Allen, Ray Allen, Tony Aminu, Al-Farouq

MLS West Notes: San Jose looking for scoring touch, Harris has surgery & more

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/0bYoAnWYdM8/west-notes-earthquakes-looking-for-scoring-touch-harris-undergoes-surgery-and-more.html

Carroll, Matt Carter, Anthony Carter, Vince Casspi, Omri Chalmers, Mario

DC United prepared for taxing schedule ahead

WASHINGTON ? After a slow and steady start to the 2011 season, it?s all hands on deck for D.C. United over the next two weeks.

Starting Tuesday with a US Open Cup play-in game against New England, DC have four games in 13 days, and will look to manage minutes to keep players healthy and get the maximum results possible.

Head Coach Ben Olsen stressed that closely managing time isn?t just being done because of the busy two-week schedule.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/LDlc9iZrBXg/dc-united-prepared-for-taxing-schedule-ahead

Crawford, Jordan Cunningham, Dante Curry, Eddy Curry, Stephen Dalembert, Samuel

DC United prepared for taxing schedule ahead

WASHINGTON ? After a slow and steady start to the 2011 season, it?s all hands on deck for D.C. United over the next two weeks.

Starting Tuesday with a US Open Cup play-in game against New England, DC have four games in 13 days, and will look to manage minutes to keep players healthy and get the maximum results possible.

Head Coach Ben Olsen stressed that closely managing time isn?t just being done because of the busy two-week schedule.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/LDlc9iZrBXg/dc-united-prepared-for-taxing-schedule-ahead

Bledsoe, Eric Bogans, Keith Bogut, Andrew Bonner, Matt Booker, Trevor

USOC: Olsen, DC set for "guessing game" vs. Revs

WASHINGTON ? D.C. United are unsure of what type of opponent they'll face in Tuesday night?s US Open Cup play-in clash with the New England Revolution. Scouting for such games is always tricky.

Different coaches prepare for play-in matches in different ways, so it?s hard to know whether the Revolution will send out a team of reserves or starters ? or a mixture of the two.

?It?s a little different [than regular season games] in the sense that you can?t prepare too much,? head coach Ben Olsen said. ?You can?t really cut up film because it?s a guessing game.?

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/Dh9HxwuYnWY/usoc-olsen-dc-set-for-guessing-game-vs-revs

Cook, Daequan Cousins, DeMarcus Crawford, Jamal Crawford, Jordan Cunningham, Dante

Eastern Conference notes: Boskovic avoids injury, Collin red rescinded & more

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/5CUn2JXzvY4/eastern-conference-notes-boskovic-escapes-injury.html

Brown, Derrick Brown, Kwame Brown, Shannon Bryant, Kobe Budinger, Chase

Branko Boskovic named Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match

Branko Boskovic was named Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match for Week 6 of the MLS Regular Season today based on fan voting conducted on dcunited.com.

LENKERSDORFER FINE JEWELERS MOTM VOTING

After each match, visit visit facebook.com/dcunited or dcunited.com to cast your vote. Every match you vote in earns you another chance to win.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/nh26KGxa93w/branko-boskovic-named-lenkersdorfer-fine-jewelers-man-of-the-match

Evans, Maurice Evans, Reggie Evans, Tyreke Eyenga, Christian Afflalo, Arron

Boskovic shines off the bench in DC loss

WASHINGTON ? Down two goals and in need of a spark, D.C. United coach Ben Olsen turned to Designated Player Branko Boskovic.

And in Thursday night?s 4-0 loss to the visiting New York Red Bulls, the Designated Player who?s been struggling lately for minutes stated his case for more playing time going forward.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/6z9mfMKv4vQ/boskovic-shines-off-the-bench-in-dc-loss

Dunleavy, Mike Durant, Kevin Ebanks, Devin Ellington, Wayne Ellis, Monta

D.C. United Player Appearances: April 25 - April 30

Washington, D.C. (April 25, 2011) - As part of D.C. United?s continued efforts to make appearances in the community and through its partnership with Volkswagen, D.C. United players will be active in the Metropolitan Area this week.

Forward Josh Wolff and midfielder Chris Pontius will take part in the White House Easter Egg Roll today, from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. on the White House South Lawn. They will be joined by United forward Charlie Davies, who will appear at the White House from 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/ij6QuGpALl8/dc-united-player-appearances-april-25-april-30

Davis, Glen Daye, Austin Delfino, Carlos Deng, Luol DeRozan, DeMar

Behind the scenes: Real Salt Lake's final preparations for Monterrey

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/zEzRwGhn9fk/behind-the-scenes-real-salt-lakes-final-preparations-for-monterrey.html

Bradley, Avery Brand, Elton Brewer, Corey Brewer, Ronnie Brockman, Jon

Schalke 0, Manchester United 2: The Highlights

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/2VWwSs_m_HE/schalke-0-manchester-united-2-the-highlights.html

Andersen, Chris Andersen, David Anderson, James Anderson, Ryan Anthony, Carmelo

Are Seattle and Dallas still poised for postseason success?

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/kKTEPqkBwTo/are-seattle-and-dallas-still-poised-for-postseason-success.html

Bonner, Matt Booker, Trevor Boozer, Carlos Bosh, Chris Boykins, Earl

Failure to control Henry leads to DC downfall

WASHINGTON ? Despite Thierry Henry?s slow start to his 2011 MLS season, Ben Olsen and the D.C. United coaching staff knew that containing the striker was vital to succeed against New York on Thursday evening.

Pitted against central defenders Dejan Jakovic and Perry Kitchen, Henry had to be contained in order to get something out of this game. However, things went off the rails early, and the Red Bulls striker?s two goals were the catalyst in a 4-0 humbling loss on home soil.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/VygyTOC0mTc/failure-to-control-henry-leads-to-dc-downfall

Battie, Tony Battier, Shane Batum, Nicolas Bayless, Jerryd Beasley, Michael

RECAP: DC 0, NY 4

WASHINGTON ? Two goals and an assist from Thierry Henry and a jaw-dropper from Juan Agudelo led the New York Red Bulls to a 4-0 win over archrivals D.C. United on Thursday night at RFK Stadium.

As the two sides kicked off a new edition of the Atlantic Cup in front of a crowd of 18,052, it was Henry who shone bright in his first foray into one of the oldest rivalries in MLS, tallying twice in the first half.

� Vote for the Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/25hq8hQeHNo/recap-dc-0-ny-4

Carter, Anthony Carter, Vince Casspi, Omri Chalmers, Mario Chandler, Tyson

Mid-Day Ticker: Wenger blames himself, Berbatov ruled out and more

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/8JlmsKyYsHM/afternoon-ticker-wenger-blames-himself-berbatov-ruled-out-and-more.html

Brand, Elton Brewer, Corey Brewer, Ronnie Brockman, Jon Brooks, Aaron

SBI MLS Player of the Week: Landon Donovan

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/HTdSMb2IVCA/sbi-mls-player-of-the-week-landon-donovan.html

Barbosa, Leandro Barea, Jose Bargnani, Andrea Barnes, Matt Bass, Brandon

RECAP: DC 0, NY 4

WASHINGTON ? Two goals and an assist from Thierry Henry and a jaw-dropper from Juan Agudelo led the New York Red Bulls to a 4-0 win over archrivals D.C. United on Thursday night at RFK Stadium.

As the two sides kicked off a new edition of the Atlantic Cup in front of a crowd of 18,052, it was Henry who shone bright in his first foray into one of the oldest rivalries in MLS, tallying twice in the first half.

� Vote for the Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/25hq8hQeHNo/recap-dc-0-ny-4

Bell, Charlie Bell, Raja Bibby, Mike Biedrins, Andris Billups, Chauncey

Ashton kicks off Chalk-Talk series

Assistant Coach Chad Ashton gave the first of four Chalk-Talks to thirty local coaches prior to D.C. United?s home match against the New York Red Bulls on Thursday, April 21. The event was part of a series of talks the club is conducting for local youth coaches during the 2011 MLS Season.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/jihHO7bzK3k/ashton-kicks-off-chalk-talk-series

Brewer, Ronnie Brockman, Jon Brooks, Aaron Brown, Derrick Brown, Kwame

The Throw-In: Time to come home, young Yanks

When Charlie Davies was trying to make the difficult decision about where to continue his career, he sought the advice of a man who has supported him from the very beginning: Bob Bradley.

And the US national team head coach did not mince words as to what he?d rather see his former prot�g� do.

"He told me, 'Charlie, the bottom line is, you need to play,'" Davies told ExtraTime Radio in February. "'Would I say to play 20 minutes every game at your club now or 90 minutes in MLS, what would be better for you? That?s an obvious answer ? the 90 minutes every game.'"

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/vsD8-nMhZVA/the-throw-in-time-to-come-home-young-yanks

Babbitt, Luke Balkman, Renaldo Banks, Marcus Barbosa, Leandro Barea, Jose

Branko Boskovic named Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match

Branko Boskovic was named Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match for Week 6 of the MLS Regular Season today based on fan voting conducted on dcunited.com.

LENKERSDORFER FINE JEWELERS MOTM VOTING

After each match, visit visit facebook.com/dcunited or dcunited.com to cast your vote. Every match you vote in earns you another chance to win.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/nh26KGxa93w/branko-boskovic-named-lenkersdorfer-fine-jewelers-man-of-the-match

Dalembert, Samuel Dampier, Erick Daniels, Marquis Davis, Baron Davis, Ed

Preview: DC - NY

The Atlantic Cup rivals renew acquaintances once again as D.C. United play host to the New York Red Bulls on ESPN2. United are coming off an impressive 3-0 win at Toronto FC, behind another goal from league leader Charlie Davies. The Red Bulls snapped out of their attacking funk with a dominant 3-0 home win against the San Jose Earthquakes, as Thierry Henry scored his first goal of the 2011 campaign.

REFEREE: Jorge Gonzalez. SAR (bench): Greg Barkey; JAR (opposite): Matthew Kreitzer; 4th: Andrew Chapin MLS Career: 54 games; FC/gm: 24.6; Y/gm: 3.4; R: 17; pens: 15

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/3YlPETbtVTc/off-impressive-wins-i-95-rivals-dc-red-bulls-collide

Ariza, Trevor Armstrong, Hilton Arroyo, Carlos Artest, Ron Arthur, Darrell

SBI MLS Spotlight: Jan Gunnar Solli

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/vxT_BkkmmJE/sbi-mls-spotlight-jan-gunnar-solli.html

Evans, Tyreke Eyenga, Christian Afflalo, Arron Ajinca, Alexis Alabi, Solomon

Three For Thursday: Players for both NY and DC

Major League Soccer got it right with D.C. United and New York. Other rivalries have come and gone and there?s more than a little dust getting kicked up in the Rockies and in the Pacific Northwest, but there?s still no feud with more fire than the old-school throwdown between the Nation's Capital and the Big Apple in the Atlantic Cup, which resumes Thursday (8 pm, ESPN2/Deportes).

Oh, wait. The two sides can?t even agree on what to call this rivalry, let alone how to somehow keep it civil on the field and in the stands. Go figure.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/pETtHoNiKmI/three-for-thursday-players-for-both-ny-and-dc

Crawford, Jordan Cunningham, Dante Curry, Eddy Curry, Stephen Dalembert, Samuel

SBI MLS Spotlight: Jan Gunnar Solli

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/vxT_BkkmmJE/sbi-mls-spotlight-jan-gunnar-solli.html

Arroyo, Carlos Artest, Ron Arthur, Darrell Asik, Omer Augustin, D.J.

DC United hunting for first goal against New York

WASHINGTON ? If there?s one thing D.C. United?s young team has learned already this season, it?s the need to start strong. After all, United are 2-0 in games in which they have scored first. They are 0-2-1 when their opponent strikes first.

One of those wins came last week in Toronto, where DC scored twice in the first 10 minutes en route to a 3-0 win at BMO Field. Heading into Thursday night?s match against the New York Red Bulls (8 pm ET, ESPN2/Deportes), United are looking for a similar performance.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/HG9v8tgSHJM/dc-united-hunting-for-first-goal-against-new-york

Boykins, Earl Brackins, Craig Bradley, Avery Brand, Elton Brewer, Corey

Seattle's Zakuani undergoes successful surgery

Seattle Sounders FC winger Steve Zakuani underwent successful surgery late Friday night to repair a fractured right tibia and fibula.

Zakuani will remain at Rose Medical Center in Denver for several days before returning to Seattle.

Zakuani was injured in the third minute of Friday night's match against the Colorado Rapids. He was taken from the field on a stretcher. Colorado midfielder Brian Mullan was red-carded for the foul on Zakuani. Seattle went on to win, 1-0.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/5p3rbzFIaLE/seattles-zakuani-undergoes-successful-surgery

Douglas-Roberts, Chris Dragic, Goran Dudley, Jared Duhon, Chris Duncan, Tim

Seattle's Zakuani undergoes successful surgery

Seattle Sounders FC winger Steve Zakuani underwent successful surgery late Friday night to repair a fractured right tibia and fibula.

Zakuani will remain at Rose Medical Center in Denver for several days before returning to Seattle.

Zakuani was injured in the third minute of Friday night's match against the Colorado Rapids. He was taken from the field on a stretcher. Colorado midfielder Brian Mullan was red-carded for the foul on Zakuani. Seattle went on to win, 1-0.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/5p3rbzFIaLE/seattles-zakuani-undergoes-successful-surgery

Collison, Darren Collison, Nick Conley, Mike Cook, Brian Cook, Daequan

RECAP: DC 0, NY 4

WASHINGTON ? Two goals and an assist from Thierry Henry and a jaw-dropper from Juan Agudelo led the New York Red Bulls to a 4-0 win over archrivals D.C. United on Thursday night at RFK Stadium.

As the two sides kicked off a new edition of the Atlantic Cup in front of a crowd of 18,052, it was Henry who shone bright in his first foray into one of the oldest rivalries in MLS, tallying twice in the first half.

� Vote for the Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/25hq8hQeHNo/recap-dc-0-ny-4

Andersen, David Anderson, James Anderson, Ryan Anthony, Carmelo Anthony, Joel

Seattle's Zakuani undergoes successful surgery

Seattle Sounders FC winger Steve Zakuani underwent successful surgery late Friday night to repair a fractured right tibia and fibula.

Zakuani will remain at Rose Medical Center in Denver for several days before returning to Seattle.

Zakuani was injured in the third minute of Friday night's match against the Colorado Rapids. He was taken from the field on a stretcher. Colorado midfielder Brian Mullan was red-carded for the foul on Zakuani. Seattle went on to win, 1-0.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/5p3rbzFIaLE/seattles-zakuani-undergoes-successful-surgery

Battier, Shane Batum, Nicolas Bayless, Jerryd Beasley, Michael Beaubois, Rodrigue

The Throw-In: Time to come home, young Yanks

When Charlie Davies was trying to make the difficult decision about where to continue his career, he sought the advice of a man who has supported him from the very beginning: Bob Bradley.

And the US national team head coach did not mince words as to what he?d rather see his former prot�g� do.

"He told me, 'Charlie, the bottom line is, you need to play,'" Davies told ExtraTime Radio in February. "'Would I say to play 20 minutes every game at your club now or 90 minutes in MLS, what would be better for you? That?s an obvious answer ? the 90 minutes every game.'"

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/vsD8-nMhZVA/the-throw-in-time-to-come-home-young-yanks

Bonner, Matt Booker, Trevor Boozer, Carlos Bosh, Chris Boykins, Earl

Atlantic Cup carries extra meaning for DC United

WASHINGTON ? Thursday night?s edition of the Atlantic Cup will provide the first taste of the DC-New York rivalry for a number of United?s new faces. (8 pm ET, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes)

Offseason additions who have seen plenty of action like Charlie Davies, Josh Wolff and Dax McCarty are all almost certain to be in the starting lineup against the Red Bulls. They?ll get a chance to be involved in one of the league?s fiercest rivalries.

It?s been a point of discussion through this abbreviated week of training in DC.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/JHl-FMWw76Y/atlantic-cup-carries-extra-meaning-for-dc-united

Aminu, Al-Farouq Amundson, Lou Andersen, Chris Andersen, David Anderson, James

USL Pro Week 4: A look ahead

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/d6bt-0Qk1ec/usl-pro-week-4-a-look-ahead.html

Carroll, DeMarre Carroll, Matt Carter, Anthony Carter, Vince Casspi, Omri

Reckless tackle leaves Zakuani with broken leg

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/HG3AJ-hzlfw/reckless-tackle-leaves-zakuani-with-broken-leg.html

Casspi, Omri Chalmers, Mario Chandler, Tyson Chandler, Wilson Childress, Josh

Henry's DCU-RBNY postgame reaction

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/q7ymZyTnCjI/henrys-dcu-rbny-postgame-reaction.html

Bradley, Avery Brand, Elton Brewer, Corey Brewer, Ronnie Brockman, Jon

Q&A: USSF Youth Technical Director Claudio Reyna

BEAVERTON, Ore. ? Claudio Reyna presented a youth soccer curriculum this week that has been designed to give purpose and structure to the way young players are developed in the United States.

Reyna, the U.S. Soccer Federation?s Youth Soccer Technical Director, unveiled the country?s first detailed curriculum for players U-6 to U-18 on Wednesday at the Tiger Woods Center at Nike?s World Headquarters.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/8xzS73IMkNA/qa-ussf-youth-technical-director-claudio-reyna

Biedrins, Andris Billups, Chauncey Blair, DeJuan Blake, Steve Blatche, Andray

The latest from Special1 TV

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/_5H8TE9re9E/the-latest-from-special1-tv-3.html

Alabi, Solomon Aldrich, Cole Aldridge, LaMarcus Allen, Malik Allen, Ray

Americans Abroad: A Look Ahead

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/u9eNCElAROs/americans-abroad-a-look-ahead-2.html

Bryant, Kobe Budinger, Chase Butler, Caron Butler, Rasual Bynum, Andrew

Red Bulls dominate D.C. in 4-0 win

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/Loms_BWNd0w/red-bulls-dominate-dc-in-4-0-win.html

Bayless, Jerryd Beasley, Michael Beaubois, Rodrigue Belinelli, Marco Bell, Charlie

DC United hunting for first goal against New York

WASHINGTON ? If there?s one thing D.C. United?s young team has learned already this season, it?s the need to start strong. After all, United are 2-0 in games in which they have scored first. They are 0-2-1 when their opponent strikes first.

One of those wins came last week in Toronto, where DC scored twice in the first 10 minutes en route to a 3-0 win at BMO Field. Heading into Thursday night?s match against the New York Red Bulls (8 pm ET, ESPN2/Deportes), United are looking for a similar performance.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/HG9v8tgSHJM/dc-united-hunting-for-first-goal-against-new-york

Diogu, Ike Diop, DeSagana Dooling, Keyon Dorsey, Joey Douglas, Toney

United in the media ahead of Red Bull clash

Since tonight's rivalry match between D.C. United and Red Bull New York will be televised nationally on ESPN2 (8:00 p.m. ET), it is with ESPN that we start this week's media notes. Charlie Davies caught up with Julie Foudy in this fell-length feature that will also air tonight at halftime of the Atlantic Cup match. Make sure to checkout the MLS ESPN2 match preview for tonight's affair.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/qywg8mCmiQE/united-in-the-media-ahead-of-red-bull-clash

Brand, Elton Brewer, Corey Brewer, Ronnie Brockman, Jon Brooks, Aaron

Morales' late goal earns RSL draw, edge over Monterrey after first leg of CCL final

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/gP0mS6-XbZo/morales-late-goal-earns-rsl-draw-in-first-leg-of-ccl-final.html

Evans, Maurice Evans, Reggie Evans, Tyreke Eyenga, Christian Afflalo, Arron

MLSsoccer.com Team of the Week: Week 5

NEW YORK ? Week 5 of the MLSsoccer.com Team of the Week welcomes a host of new faces, with three debutants from the Portland Timbers, who won their first two home games last week.

Ethan White (D.C. United) and Dilly Duka (Columbus Crew) are the young guns of the group, while Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy) and Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo) are the only returning players.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/ye9c03UITss/mlssoccercom-team-of-the-week-week-5

Barea, Jose Bargnani, Andrea Barnes, Matt Bass, Brandon Battie, Tony

MLS Ticker: Crew's Iro frustrated, no promotion-relegation and more

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/BMZ8yib9jpE/mls-ticker-crews-iro-frustrated-promotionrelegation-not-an-option-and-more.html

Budinger, Chase Butler, Caron Butler, Rasual Bynum, Andrew Bynum, Will

Arena believes RSL have shot to join, one-up DC

CARSON, Calif. ? In the early days of Major League Soccer, Bruce Arena?s D.C. United squads set the standard around the league.

Not only did DC claim the first two MLS Cups, but Arena?s team also piled up a meaningful international title. D.C. United were the first MLS team to win a CONCACAF championship, claiming the 1998 Champions' Cup with a victory over Toluca.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/RCXjampIKI4/arena-believes-rsl-have-shot-to-join-one-up-dc

Bonner, Matt Booker, Trevor Boozer, Carlos Bosh, Chris Boykins, Earl

Get Real: RSL vying to win in Mexico, take CCL final advantage over Monterrey

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/HHZfRTGVa-M/get-real-rsl-in-mexico-for-shot-at-ccl-trophy-larger-stage.html

Daye, Austin Delfino, Carlos Deng, Luol DeRozan, DeMar Diaw, Boris

D.C. United Player Appearances: April 21

Washington, D.C. (April 20, 2011) - D.C. United midfielder Conor Shanosky will be making an appearance at the D.C. United Spring Break Camp this Thursday, April 21 taking place at The Burke School. Shanosky will be there from 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m.

Player/Jugador: Conor Shanosky
What/Qu�: D.C. United Spring Break Camp
When/Cu�ndo: Thursday, April 21; 10:30-12:00 p.m.
Where/D�nde: The Burke School

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/qtI0SPZWcyg/dc-united-player-appearances-april-21

Brown, Derrick Brown, Kwame Brown, Shannon Bryant, Kobe Budinger, Chase

Mid-Day Ticker: Celtic manager a bomb target, Neuer to leave Schalke and more

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/I20Vgq7hLHY/mid-day-ticker-bombs-sent-to-lennon-active-neuer-to-leave-schalke-and-more.html

Camby, Marcus Caracter, Derrick Cardinal, Brian Carney, Rodney Carroll, DeMarre

Olsen has confidence in United's young defense

WASHINGTON ? At the final whistle of Saturday?s 3-0 win over Toronto, three of D.C. United?s back four were rookies: Ethan White, Perry Kitchen and Chris Korb. Add left back Marc Burch and 20-year-old goalie Bill Hamid to the mix, and the defensive core had an average age of just 21.

When asked after Tuesday?s training session about having three rookies in defense, it hadn?t even registered with head coach Ben Olsen.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/M2kaq8vbhbY/olsen-has-confidence-in-uniteds-young-defense

Anthony, Joel Arenas, Gilbert Ariza, Trevor Armstrong, Hilton Arroyo, Carlos

SBI MLS Power Rankings: Week 5

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/SVknks4JFIM/sbi-mls-power-rankings-week-5.html

Babbitt, Luke Balkman, Renaldo Banks, Marcus Barbosa, Leandro Barea, Jose

La Super Copa VI Semifinals set

While most individuals in Washington, D.C. sought shelter from the storm that pounded the area on Saturday, April 16, eight of the top adult teams in the region braved the tempest and produced some of the most exciting La Super Copa action to date, as the field was whittled down to four.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/g3PBEhkFD0k/la-super-copa-vi-semifinals-set

Deng, Luol DeRozan, DeMar Diaw, Boris Diogu, Ike Diop, DeSagana

Mid-Day Ticker: Media detained in Qatar, RSL focused on home win and more

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/dgR0p4TqnkM/mid-day-ticker-media-detained-in-qatar-rsl-focused-on-home-win-and-more.html

Davis, Baron Davis, Ed Davis, Glen Daye, Austin Delfino, Carlos

Copa Libertadores: Group stage concludes this week; Flu and Santos battling to continue

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/SRtK6gTOKTs/copa-libertadores-group-stage-concludes-this-week-flu-and-santos-battling-to-continue.html

Brewer, Ronnie Brockman, Jon Brooks, Aaron Brown, Derrick Brown, Kwame

Revolution winds up with Feilhaber after Chivas, Philadelphia pass (UPDATED)

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/k3UXXcLurok/chivas-usa-passes-on-feilhaber.html

Curry, Eddy Curry, Stephen Dalembert, Samuel Dampier, Erick Daniels, Marquis

SBI MLS Best XI: Week 5

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/3F51xrt2bR4/sbi-mls-best-xi-week-5.html

Brewer, Corey Brewer, Ronnie Brockman, Jon Brooks, Aaron Brown, Derrick

D.C. Academy heads to Dallas Cup

WASHINGTON ? Instead of getting to relax and rest on their spring break over the next two weeks, two D.C. United Academy teams are heading south to test themselves against some of the best youth clubs around at the 2011 Dallas Cup.

This time of year is usually a two-week break for D.C.?s Academy, but this year the coaching staff decided otherwise in an attempt to bring the team together.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/DUhZpJp-nP8/dc-academy-heads-to-dallas-cup

Bynum, Andrew Bynum, Will Calderon, Jose Camby, Marcus Caracter, Derrick

Monday Ticker: Dynamo to host Bolton, Rodgers honored and more

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/WWny_z2RkgM/monday-ticker-dynamo-to-host-bolton-wanderers-galaxys-leonardo-out-for-season.html

Daniels, Marquis Davis, Baron Davis, Ed Davis, Glen Daye, Austin

Toronto victory proves D.C. are no road pushovers

Just five games into the 2011 season and D.C. United have already scored more than half as many goals as they did away from home last year.

It?s a tribute to D.C.?s new approach to road matches in their first full season under manager Ben Olsen. Two goals in the first 10 minutes from Chris Pontius and Charlie Davies gave United its first road win of the year, on a field that has traditionally proven to be unwelcoming to visitors ? Toronto FC?s BMO Field.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/Z6Zc-QXeBt0/toronto-victory-proves-dc-are-no-road-pushovers

Barbosa, Leandro Barea, Jose Bargnani, Andrea Barnes, Matt Bass, Brandon

DC's Quaranta giving back with new youth club

WASHINGTON ? The urge to give back to the game that has given so much to D.C. United midfielder Santino Quaranta recently began to creep into his life, and he knew he had to do something about it.

The MLS veteran did just that, working with old friend, Baltimore native and former pro Sean Rush, who with Quaranta founded the Pipeline Soccer Club to help Baltimore-area kids make a connection to the sport that helped shape Quaranta?a life.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/FTGV9G2tzek/dcs-quaranta-giving-back-with-new-youth-club

Boozer, Carlos Bosh, Chris Boykins, Earl Brackins, Craig Bradley, Avery

D.C. Academy heads to Dallas Cup

WASHINGTON ? Instead of getting to relax and rest on their spring break over the next two weeks, two D.C. United Academy teams are heading south to test themselves against some of the best youth clubs around at the 2011 Dallas Cup.

This time of year is usually a two-week break for D.C.?s Academy, but this year the coaching staff decided otherwise in an attempt to bring the team together.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/DUhZpJp-nP8/dc-academy-heads-to-dallas-cup

Batum, Nicolas Bayless, Jerryd Beasley, Michael Beaubois, Rodrigue Belinelli, Marco

Who could wind up with Feilhaber?

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/ClBSufpPFOU/who-might-make-a-play-for-feilhaber.html

Brockman, Jon Brooks, Aaron Brown, Derrick Brown, Kwame Brown, Shannon

European Weekend Rewind: Clasico draw, FA Cup is set, and more

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/4gR4qQb8veg/european-weekend-rewind-.html

Andersen, David Anderson, James Anderson, Ryan Anthony, Carmelo Anthony, Joel

Charlie Davies named Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match

Charlie Davies was named Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match for Week 4 of the MLS Regular Season today based on fan voting conducted on dcunited.com.

BID ON AN AUTOGRAPHED JERSEY

Bid now on eBay to own a Charlie Davies authentic, autographed jersey. The bidding lasts only 24 hours.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/oG6UhdBCQws/charlie-davies-named-lenkersdorfer-fine-jewelers-man-of-the-match

Casspi, Omri Chalmers, Mario Chandler, Tyson Chandler, Wilson Childress, Josh

Soccer Sunday: Your Running Commentary

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/B0FsWmKYfGk/soccer-sunday-your-running-commentary-3.html

Duncan, Tim Dunleavy, Mike Durant, Kevin Ebanks, Devin Ellington, Wayne

Soccer Saturday: Your Running Commentary

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/TGjd44Cc98w/soccer-saturday-your-running-commentary-1.html

Bibby, Mike Biedrins, Andris Billups, Chauncey Blair, DeJuan Blake, Steve

This Weekend's Soccer on TV (and SBI's Top Ten Matches to Watch)

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/PNVvKYSTRF0/this-weekends-soccer-on-tv-and-sbis-top-ten-matches-to-watch-2.html

Dooling, Keyon Dorsey, Joey Douglas, Toney Douglas-Roberts, Chris Dragic, Goran

Veteran Burch brings consistency to DC back line

WASHINGTON ? Even though the season is only a few weeks old, a variety of factors have already hampered Ben Olsen?s selection across D.C. United?s back line.

Injuries, international callups and suspensions have forced the need to juggle his starting defenders. Olsen has used four different combinations in all four of his matches.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/TB_hnU8GZEY/veteran-burch-brings-consistency-to-dc-back-line

Arroyo, Carlos Artest, Ron Arthur, Darrell Asik, Omer Augustin, D.J.

Fernandez scores in stoppage time to lift Sounders to draw with Union

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/S7ip2STymS4/fernandez-scores-in-stoppage-time-to-lift-sounders-to-draw-with-union.html

Artest, Ron Arthur, Darrell Asik, Omer Augustin, D.J. Azubuike, Kelenna

Donovan to miss Galaxy-Fire clash on Sunday

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/mx8iPH3NYRY/donovan-unavailable-for-match-with-fire-will-miss-his-third-straight-match.html

Brockman, Jon Brooks, Aaron Brown, Derrick Brown, Kwame Brown, Shannon

D.C. United vs New York Red Bulls Reserve match rescheduled

Washington, D.C. (April 12, 2011) - D.C. United announced today that its MLS Reserve League match with the New York Red Bulls has been moved to September 13 at 3:00 p.m. ET. The original contest was slated for April 22, but with United advancing to the next round of Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualifying, the two sides have agreed to move the contest to later in the season.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/IDCPiQYCB4U/dc-united-vs-new-york-red-bulls-reserve-match-rescheduled

Allen, Tony Aminu, Al-Farouq Amundson, Lou Andersen, Chris Andersen, David

Training notes: United in Toronto

UNITED ARRIVES IN ONTARIO

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/QsE2-y9vJjk/training-notes-united-in-toronto

Arthur, Darrell Asik, Omer Augustin, D.J. Azubuike, Kelenna Babbitt, Luke

Feilhaber coming to MLS

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/MIBEVlU3tG8/feilhaber-coming-to-mls.html

Carter, Vince Casspi, Omri Chalmers, Mario Chandler, Tyson Chandler, Wilson

MLS Power Rankings: Week 4

Just who managed to avoid the buzzsaw of yellow and red cards might have meant something in the win column this week, but that's not all that went into this week's rankings. We also saw the return (was he ever gone?) of David Ferreira and a cathartic first win for the Sounders, both of whom took some huge steps up the ladder. Got an issue? Vote for your own!

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/-mxJ20KsQmk/mls-power-rankings-week-4

Ariza, Trevor Armstrong, Hilton Arroyo, Carlos Artest, Ron Arthur, Darrell

United looking to grind out road points at Toronto

WASHINGTON ? It?s too early in the season to toss around the phrase ?must-win? ahead of D.C. United?s trip to Toronto (Saturday, 7 pm ET, Fox Soccer in US, GOLTV in Canada). But as the team acknowledged this week, getting results away from RFK is becoming more of a necessity.

?We need to figure out how to get points, especially on the road,? assistant coach Chad Ashton said. ?It?s early, but we do look at it as a very important game.?

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/0oTTOFa2D4Y/united-looking-to-grind-out-road-points-at-toronto

Curry, Stephen Dalembert, Samuel Dampier, Erick Daniels, Marquis Davis, Baron

Barcelona, Real Madrid prepare for first of four meetings in three weeks

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/osQNOhQ-Idk/first-of-four-el-cl%C3%A1sico-preview.html

Biedrins, Andris Billups, Chauncey Blair, DeJuan Blake, Steve Blatche, Andray

Veteran Burch brings consistency to DC back line

WASHINGTON ? Even though the season is only a few weeks old, a variety of factors have already hampered Ben Olsen?s selection across D.C. United?s back line.

Injuries, international callups and suspensions have forced the need to juggle his starting defenders. Olsen has used four different combinations in all four of his matches.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/TB_hnU8GZEY/veteran-burch-brings-consistency-to-dc-back-line

Anderson, Ryan Anthony, Carmelo Anthony, Joel Arenas, Gilbert Ariza, Trevor

Rookie Rundown: Bruin scores first MLS goal

The Will Bruin era opened in earnest on Sunday night in Houston as the Dynamo rookie scored his first MLS goal to cap the hosts? cathartic 3-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps at Robertson Stadium.

Bruin, who was drafted 11th overall during the MLS SuperDraft after Houston manager Dominic Kinnear traded up to land the imposing forward out of Indiana University, finished off a breakaway chance in the 76th minute after streaking past the Whitecaps back line and skirting Vancouver goalkeeper Jay Nolly.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/PW1BRJbFRmY/rookie-rundown-bruin-scores-first-mls-goal

Butler, Rasual Bynum, Andrew Bynum, Will Calderon, Jose Camby, Marcus

United looking to grind out road points at Toronto

WASHINGTON ? It?s too early in the season to toss around the phrase ?must-win? ahead of D.C. United?s trip to Toronto (Saturday, 7 pm ET, Fox Soccer in US, GOLTV in Canada). But as the team acknowledged this week, getting results away from RFK is becoming more of a necessity.

?We need to figure out how to get points, especially on the road,? assistant coach Chad Ashton said. ?It?s early, but we do look at it as a very important game.?

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/0oTTOFa2D4Y/united-looking-to-grind-out-road-points-at-toronto

Curry, Stephen Dalembert, Samuel Dampier, Erick Daniels, Marquis Davis, Baron

DC make history as 3 Home Growns see action

WASHINGTON ? When Andy Najar entered the game for D.C. United in Saturday?s 1-1 draw against the LA Galaxy, it marked the first time in league history that three Home Grown players were on the field at the same time for the same team.

Najar lined up alongside goalkeeper Bill Hamid and rookie defender Ethan White against the Galaxy. At one point, the trio played for D.C. United's academy team before signing professional contracts at one point or another over the last two years.

Longtime midfielder Santino Quaranta noted the occasion after the game.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/8Kp8GY5VzBA/dc-make-history-as-3-home-growns-see-action

Cardinal, Brian Carney, Rodney Carroll, DeMarre Carroll, Matt Carter, Anthony

Barcelona, Real Madrid prepare for first of four meetings in three weeks

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/osQNOhQ-Idk/first-of-four-el-cl%C3%A1sico-preview.html

Brown, Derrick Brown, Kwame Brown, Shannon Bryant, Kobe Budinger, Chase

Western Conference Notes: L.A.'s MF tested, Sinovic on trial with RSL & more

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/KScXZCqsG8E/west-notes-beckham-goes-after-refs-whitecaps-announce-friendly-and-more.html

Belinelli, Marco Bell, Charlie Bell, Raja Bibby, Mike Biedrins, Andris

Training notes: Black-and-Red turn attention to TFC

CASE OF THE MONDAYS

After three first team matches in seven days, and Reserve friendlies with the University of Maryland and the University of Virginia on Sunday, the Black-and-Red are taking time to recuperate on Monday. The players and coaches will get back to the grind on Tuesday morning with the week's first training session in preparation for a trip to Toronto FC's BMO Field.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/KAbcAudGGD0/training-notes-black-and-red-turn-attention-to-tfc

Cardinal, Brian Carney, Rodney Carroll, DeMarre Carroll, Matt Carter, Anthony

DC make history as 3 Home Growns see action

WASHINGTON ? When Andy Najar entered the game for D.C. United in Saturday?s 1-1 draw against the LA Galaxy, it marked the first time in league history that three Home Grown players were on the field at the same time for the same team.

Najar lined up alongside goalkeeper Bill Hamid and rookie defender Ethan White against the Galaxy. At one point, the trio played for D.C. United's academy team before signing professional contracts at one point or another over the last two years.

Longtime midfielder Santino Quaranta noted the occasion after the game.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/8Kp8GY5VzBA/dc-make-history-as-3-home-growns-see-action

Dalembert, Samuel Dampier, Erick Daniels, Marquis Davis, Baron Davis, Ed