Frank de Boer Q&A

With over 300 appearances as a player for AFC Ajax and 100 caps for the Dutch National Team, Frank de Boer knows a thing or two about the beautiful game. De Boer's club recently ended a seven-year Eredivisie title drought last weekend, as Ajax defeated FC Twente to capture a Dutch record 30 First Division titles. The Ajax manager caught up with dcunited.com at this afternoon's Youth Soccer Clinic on D.C. United's training complex, with the Black-and-Red set to face the legendary Amsterdam side on Sunday, May 22 at 5:00 p.m. ET. 

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/3cmj7mrNMYY/frank-de-boer-qa

Chandler, Tyson Chandler, Wilson Childress, Josh Clark, Earl Collins, Jarron

Gold Cup: A Look at Group B

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/nEiB-rnVTko/gold-cup-a-look-at-group-b.html

Beaubois, Rodrigue Belinelli, Marco Bell, Charlie Bell, Raja Bibby, Mike

Evening Ticker: United closes in on de Gea, Giggs plays despite saga and more

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/_Qx8j6N63tk/mid-day-ticker-united-close-in-on-de-gea-giggs-and-rooney-in-neville-testimonial-and-more.html

Dampier, Erick Daniels, Marquis Davis, Baron Davis, Ed Davis, Glen

Chandler headlines list of surprising exclusions from USMNT Gold Cup squad

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/YVAM_ih2Tv8/surprise-omissions-.html

Butler, Caron Butler, Rasual Bynum, Andrew Bynum, Will Calderon, Jose

RECAP: D.C. United 1 - AFC Ajax 2

Vurnon Anita?s 87th minute goal earned Dutch champions Ajax a late 2-1 win over D.C. United in a friendly match at RFK Stadium on Sunday evening.

Anita?s goal broke a 1-1 tie after Miralem Sulejmani and D.C. forward Blake Brettschneider traded goals in the first friendly pitting an MLS club against an overseas squad in 2011.

WATCH: Blake Brettschneider's goal

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/bfm9kUJNVF4/recap-dc-united-1-afc-ajax-2

Dudley, Jared Duhon, Chris Duncan, Tim Dunleavy, Mike Durant, Kevin

Dejan Jakovic called-up by Canadian National Team

D.C. United announced today that defender Dejan Jakovic has been called-up to the Canadian National Team for the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Jakovic?s last international selection came in February for a Canadian friendly against Greece.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/UqtCl4kch9s/dejan-jakovic-called-up-by-canadian-national-team

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

DC United excited to welcome Dutch champions Ajax

WASHINGTON ? A weekend without an MLS match usually means a weekend of rest. But for D.C. United, it?s business as usual as they prepare to face recently crowned Eredivisie champions Ajax Amsterdam.

It?s a challenge to which DC players are looking forward.

?These games are fun,? defender Dejan Jakovic said. ?It?s always fun to play a big team like that. I don?t know what the lineup?s going to be like, but I always look forward to those games.?

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/BbM94gFILuc/dc-united-excited-to-welcome-dutch-champions-ajax

Blatche, Andray Bledsoe, Eric Bogans, Keith Bogut, Andrew Bonner, Matt

Latin American Weekend Rewind: Pumas claims Mexican title, Ronaldinho stars for Flamengo and more

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Evans, Jeremy Evans, Maurice Evans, Reggie Evans, Tyreke Eyenga, Christian

Soccer Sunday: Your Running Commentary

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

Ajax ticket giveaway

D.C. United's mascot, Talon, will be giving away a pair of tickets each day over the next three days somewhere in the Washington, DC metro area. Here's how you can win:

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/CR0p0ipYVvo/ajax-ticket-giveaway

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

D.C. United introspective ahead friendly visit from Ajax

WASHINGTON ? While D.C. United still have a game on the schedule this weekend, the friendly nature of Sunday?s matchup with newly crowned Dutch champions Ajax provides time to be introspective about the season so far.

?I would say it?s about where we expected,? DC assistant Chad Ashton said. ?If you?d asked us before the beginning of the season if we would be sitting us in this spot, we probably would have taken it. We?re right there ? striking distance. At the same time, we?re probably not that far from the bottom, either.?

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/1Ltprd4guBA/dc-united-introspective-ahead-friendly-visit-from-ajax

Afflalo, Arron Ajinca, Alexis Alabi, Solomon Aldrich, Cole Aldridge, LaMarcus

D.C. United U-15?s finish weekend action unbeaten

D.C. United?s Youth Academy faced two opponents over the past weekend, compiling a 2-5-1 overall record against FC Delco and PA Classics. The U-14 and U-15 clubs played at home, while United?s U-16 and U-18 sides travelled to Pennsylvania for their matches.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/LR7sGdHG_SI/dc-united-u-15%E2%80%99s-finish-weekend-action-unbeaten

DeRozan, DeMar Diaw, Boris Diogu, Ike Diop, DeSagana Dooling, Keyon

D.C. United U-15?s finish weekend action unbeaten

D.C. United?s Youth Academy faced two opponents over the past weekend, compiling a 2-5-1 overall record against FC Delco and PA Classics. The U-14 and U-15 clubs played at home, while United?s U-16 and U-18 sides travelled to Pennsylvania for their matches.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/LR7sGdHG_SI/dc-united-u-15%E2%80%99s-finish-weekend-action-unbeaten

Arenas, Gilbert Ariza, Trevor Armstrong, Hilton Arroyo, Carlos Artest, Ron

Ruiz goal sends Union past Fire

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/ol7hnP_cUIY/ruiz-goal-sends-union-past-fire.html

Dampier, Erick Daniels, Marquis Davis, Baron Davis, Ed Davis, Glen

United notes: Injury update and Reserve League recap

INJURY UPDATE

With the players taking today and Wednesday off ahead of Sunday's international friendly with Ajax, injured members of the Black-and-Red are using the time to get treatment for their respective ailments. Charlie Davies (right hamstring strain) and Josh Wolff (right groin strain) are both dealing with the after effects of their injuries suffered on May 14 against Colorado at RFK Stadium.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/AAznfvYOrdE/united-notes-injury-update-and-reserve-league-recap

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

Starikov scores in win vs. Zenit

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/fL_J_KsKRo8/starikov-scores-in-win-vs-zenit.html

Davis, Ed Davis, Glen Daye, Austin Delfino, Carlos Deng, Luol

MLS Ticker: Henry to miss Dynamo match, Galaxy signs Davies and more

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

SBI's Latin American Weekend Preview

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Bass, Brandon Battie, Tony Battier, Shane Batum, Nicolas Bayless, Jerryd

SBI's European Weekend Preview

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/JIZ7f8jVYWU/sbis-european-weekend-preview.html

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

SBI's European Weekend Preview

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/JIZ7f8jVYWU/sbis-european-weekend-preview.html

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

Henry could miss Dynamo match with knee injury

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/9I06JRCcR4k/henry-could-miss-dynamo-match-with-knee-injury.html

Cousins, DeMarcus Crawford, Jamal Crawford, Jordan Cunningham, Dante Curry, Eddy

D.C. United introspective ahead friendly visit from Ajax

WASHINGTON ? While D.C. United still have a game on the schedule this weekend, the friendly nature of Sunday?s matchup with newly crowned Dutch champions Ajax provides time to be introspective about the season so far.

?I would say it?s about where we expected,? DC assistant Chad Ashton said. ?If you?d asked us before the beginning of the season if we would be sitting us in this spot, we probably would have taken it. We?re right there ? striking distance. At the same time, we?re probably not that far from the bottom, either.?

Source: http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/05/dc-united-introspective-ahead-friendly-visit-from-ajax

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

John O'Brien back with Ajax

Legendary Dutch Eredivisie side AFC Ajax is in DC this weekend to take on the Black-and-Red (5:00 p.m. ET, Sunday - Tickets). D.C. United has enlisted former Ajax and U.S. National Team standout John O?Brien to help with a D.C. United/AFC Ajax soccer clinic on Friday and to contribute content to dcunited.com.

Source: http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/05/john-obrien-back-with-ajax

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

England to abstain from FIFA presidential vote

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/iqDyPWA21b8/england-to-abstain-from-fifa-presidential-vote.html

Beaubois, Rodrigue Belinelli, Marco Bell, Charlie Bell, Raja Bibby, Mike

Branko Bo?kovi? undergoes ACL surgery

Washington, D.C. (May 16, 2011) - D.C. United announced today that Branko Bo?kovi? has undergone successful surgery to repair a torn left Anterior Cruciate Ligament. The procedure was performed by Doctor James Gilbert of Metro Orthopedics and Sports Therapy in Silver Spring, Md. The Montenegrin National Team player suffered the injury on April 26 in a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup play-in match against the New England Revolution.

Source: http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/05/branko-bo%C5%A1kovi%C4%87-undergoes-acl-surgery

Brown, Kwame Brown, Shannon Bryant, Kobe Budinger, Chase Butler, Caron

D.C. United media notes ahead of Colorado match

For this week's media round-up we begin with Liz Clarke's feature in today's Washington Post. Clarke takes a look at the continued progress of forward Charlie Davies and his long road to recovery.

Source: http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/05/dc-united-media-notes-ahead-of-colorado-match

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

Mid-Day Ticker: Brawl breaks out at West Ham dinner, CAF backs Blatter and more

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

Mid-Day Ticker: Brawl breaks out at West Ham dinner, CAF backs Blatter and more

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/dHjhW7hpo4o/mid-day-ticker-brawl-breaks-out-at-west-ham-dinner-caf-backs-blatter-and-more.html

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

SBI MLS Power Rankings: Week 9

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/ndaV8SBDbvA/sbi-mls-power-rankings-week-9.html

Blake, Steve Blatche, Andray Bledsoe, Eric Bogans, Keith Bogut, Andrew

Mexican keeper dropped from Gold Cup squad for headbutt

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/9I03L7ZXjAY/mexican-keeper-dropped-from-gold-cup-squad-for-head-butt.html

Cousins, DeMarcus Crawford, Jamal Crawford, Jordan Cunningham, Dante Curry, Eddy

USL Week 7: A look back

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/UFS6u2uk6x0/usl-week-7-a-look-back.html

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

Evening Ticker: Swansea on to promotion final, Friedel transfer buzz and more

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/Hc0WbplqWZM/evening-ticker-swansea-through-to-wembley-friedel-linked-away-from-villa-and-more.html

Ebanks, Devin Ellington, Wayne Ellis, Monta Elson, Francisco Ely, Melvin

Ben Olsen Q&A

Spend 15 minutes discussing D.C. United with Ben Olsen, and you can learn quite a lot about the Black-and-Red. United's Head Coach has been preparing his team diligently for Saturday's rematch with 2010 MLS Cup Champion Colorado following a harrowing 4-1 defeat at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in early April. Despite that loss, United (3-4-2, 11 points) has begun to forge a collective identity, and Olsen states that the team is right where he expected it to be heading into the 2011 season. 

Source: http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/05/ben-olsen-qa

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

Americans Abroad: Weekend Rewind

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/7d6io2T_UOQ/americans-abroad-weekend-rewind-1.html

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

DC looks for progress against MLS Cup champions

WASHINGTON ? When D.C. United take the field against the Colorado Rapids Saturday evening (7:30 pm ET, Comcast SportsNet), it?s a huge opportunity for a young, rebuilding club to take another step forward.

Last week, the team picked up four points in two home games, and a win against the defending champions would be another positive step.

JOIN OLSEN'S ARMY!

Source: http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/05/dc-looks-for-progress-against-mls-cup-champions

Bynum, Will Calderon, Jose Camby, Marcus Caracter, Derrick Cardinal, Brian

Training notes: United ready for Colorado

MLS CUP CHAMPIONS COME TO RFK

D.C. United (3-4-2, 11 points) hopes to remain unbeaten in its three-game MLS May home stand as 2010 MLS Cup champion Colorado Rapids (4-3-2, 14 points) come into RFK Stadium following a scoreless draw against the New England Revolution on May 7. United remained unbeaten in two outings last week, after battling FC Dallas to a scoreless draw on Saturday, May 7.

Source: http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/05/training-notes-united-ready-for-colorado

Afflalo, Arron Ajinca, Alexis Alabi, Solomon Aldrich, Cole Aldridge, LaMarcus

D.C. United, AFC Ajax and the Royal Netherlands Embassy to host United Soccer Club clinic

D.C. United announced today that in conjunction with AFC Ajax and the Royal Netherlands Embassy, the club will host a youth clinic on May 20 at 2:00 p.m. Between 60 and 80 elementary school children from United Soccer Club will participate in this 90-minute session at D.C. United?s training facility adjacent to RFK Stadium. Supported by D.C. United presenting partner Volkswagen and Ajax?s lead sponsor AEGON, the clinic will be attended by Dutch Ambassador Ren�e Jones-Bos.

Source: http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/05/dc-united-afc-ajax-and-the-royal-netherlands-embassy-to-host-united-soccer-clu

Arenas, Gilbert Ariza, Trevor Armstrong, Hilton Arroyo, Carlos Artest, Ron

Post-match quotes: D.C. United 1 - Colorado Rapids 1

D.C. UNITED HEAD COACH BEN OLSEN

Overall thoughts on the match:
We were not sharp enough from the get-go. This is the part of the process that needs to get better with this young group. We think we are better than we really are because we had two games, so now we go out and forget about the commitment, the fight - all the little things that got us the results we had in the last two games. We started off in an unacceptable manner.

Source: http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/05/post-match-quotes-dc-united-1-colorado-rapids-1

Allen, Malik Allen, Ray Allen, Tony Aminu, Al-Farouq Amundson, Lou

Ajax makes title challenge ahead of United clash

UNITED TO FACE POTENTIAL CHAMPIONS

Source: http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/05/ajax-makes-title-challenge-ahead-of-united-clash

Ellis, Monta Elson, Francisco Ely, Melvin Erden, Semih Evans, Jeremy

Food trucks for May 14 match vs Colorado Rapids

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

BBQ Bandidos

twitter.com/bbqbandidos

Menu:

Source: http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/05/food-trucks-for-may-14-match-vs-colorado-rapids

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

MLS Week 9: A Look Ahead

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/TOpaPGT37qs/mls-week-9-a-look-ahead.html

Eyenga, Christian Afflalo, Arron Ajinca, Alexis Alabi, Solomon Aldrich, Cole

DC looks for progress against MLS Cup champions

WASHINGTON ? When D.C. United take the field against the Colorado Rapids Saturday evening (7:30 pm ET, Comcast SportsNet), it?s a huge opportunity for a young, rebuilding club to take another step forward.

Last week, the team picked up four points in two home games, and a win against the defending champions would be another positive step.

JOIN OLSEN'S ARMY!

Source: http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/05/dc-looks-for-progress-against-mls-cup-champions

Azubuike, Kelenna Babbitt, Luke Balkman, Renaldo Banks, Marcus Barbosa, Leandro

DC's Jakovic: United out for revenge vs. Colorado

WASHINGTON ? Although D.C. United are barely a third into the season, it?s already time for some revenge.

Saturday night?s meeting with the Colorado Rapids (7:30 pm ET, Direct Kick, MatchDay Live) offers a chance for DC to redeem themselves after what occurred back on April 3, when Ben Olsen?s squad traveled to Commerce City, Colo., and lost 4-1 against the defending MLS Cup champions.

Source: http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/05/dcs-jakovic-united-out-for-revenge-vs-colorado

Billups, Chauncey Blair, DeJuan Blake, Steve Blatche, Andray Bledsoe, Eric

U.S. U-18s set for Lisbon tournament

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/QuRhax-SCpY/us-u-18s-set-for-lisbon-tournament.html

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

Andy Najar named Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match

Andy Najar was named Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match for Week 8 (second match) 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://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/05/andy-najar-named-lenkersdorfer-fine-jewelers-man-of-the-match

Chalmers, Mario Chandler, Tyson Chandler, Wilson Childress, Josh Clark, Earl

FC Dallas to make player announcement on Thursday

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/TfchnaysOfE/fc-dallas-to-make-player-announcement-on-thursday.html

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

FC Dallas to make player announcement on Thursday

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/TfchnaysOfE/fc-dallas-to-make-player-announcement-on-thursday.html

Billups, Chauncey Blair, DeJuan Blake, Steve Blatche, Andray Bledsoe, Eric

Shanosky called into U.S. U-20 National Team

Washington, D.C. (May 9, 2011) - D.C. United announced today that midfielder Conor Shanosky has been called into the United States Under 20 side to take part in two international friendly matches against France?s U-20?s. The trip will take place from May 15 through May 20, with the friendlies to be played in Vichy, France on May 17 and May 19.

Source: http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/05/shanosky-called-into-us-u-20-national-team

Carney, Rodney Carroll, DeMarre Carroll, Matt Carter, Anthony Carter, Vince

Rodgers lashes out on Donovan

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/eHrG1xdnlHo/rodgers-donovan.html

Childress, Josh Clark, Earl Collins, Jarron Collins, Jason Collins, Sherron

MLS Power Rankings: Week 8

The debate over the No. 1 spot in the Power Rankings has never been hotter, but when the votes were counted, New York couldn't quite overtake Real Salt Lake at the top of the polls. The Portland Timbers, meanwhile, are in the top 10 for the first time this season with a matchup against Seattle looming. Got an issue with ours? Vote for your own!

All match times for this week's games are ET; only MLS regular-season games reflected on schedule.

Source: http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/05/mls-power-rankings-week-8

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

In Reserve: Late Meram tally lifts Crew, Sounders spread scoring against Chivas

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/SRahEmYeOMo/in-reserve-late-meram-tally-lifts-crew-sounders-spread-scoring-against-chivas.html

Afflalo, Arron Ajinca, Alexis Alabi, Solomon Aldrich, Cole Aldridge, LaMarcus

MLS Power Rankings: Week 8

The debate over the No. 1 spot in the Power Rankings has never been hotter, but when the votes were counted, New York couldn't quite overtake Real Salt Lake at the top of the polls. The Portland Timbers, meanwhile, are in the top 10 for the first time this season with a matchup against Seattle looming. Got an issue with ours? Vote for your own!

All match times for this week's games are ET; only MLS regular-season games reflected on schedule.

Source: http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/05/mls-power-rankings-week-8

Chalmers, Mario Chandler, Tyson Chandler, Wilson Childress, Josh Clark, Earl

Bill Hamid named Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match

Bill Hamid was named Lenkersdorfer Fine Jewelers Man of the Match for Week 8 (first match) of the MLS Regular Season today based on fan voting conducted on dcunited.com. Hamid had several important saves during the match against Seattle Sounders FC.  

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://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/05/bill-hamid-named-lenkersdorfer-fine-jewelers-man-of-the-match

Evans, Jeremy Evans, Maurice Evans, Reggie Evans, Tyreke Eyenga, Christian

D.C. United announces tryout dates for Youth Academy teams

Washington, D.C. (May 6, 2011) - D.C. United announced today that the club will hold tryouts for the 2011-2012 Academy Under-14, 15, 16, and 18 teams between May 16 and July 20.

Source: http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/05/dc-united-announces-tryout-dates-for-youth-academy-teams

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

Cummings sidelined 2-4 weeks with sprained ankle

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/WBKzKOgmLWc/cummings-sidelined-2-4-weeks-with-sprained-ankle.html

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

DC development academy braced for stretch run

Following an extremely busy April, D.C. United?s U-16 and U-18 Academy teams are braced for the stretch run in search of a playoff spot in the USSF Development Academy League.

Preparing the two sides for this busy schedule ? each team has 10 games left to play over the next two months ? were two big trips. Along with two teams competing at the prestigious Dallas Cup in late April, United also sent a U-17 side that finished sixth in the AEGON Future Cup in Amsterdam around the same time.

Source: http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/05/dc-development-academy-braced-for-stretch-run

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

European Weekend Rewind: AC Milan champs, Man United on brink and more

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/cLUYLL5S3TY/european-weekend-rewind-ac-milan-champs-man-united-on-the-brink.html

Blair, DeJuan Blake, Steve Blatche, Andray Bledsoe, Eric Bogans, Keith

Post-match quotes: D.C. United 2 - Seattle Sounders FC 1

D.C. UNITED HEAD COACH BEN OLSEN

On the game overall:
I thought we had a response [from the Houston loss]. I thought we were pretty charged up, and we knew what was at stake.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/3PxpNLqzIjc/post-match-quotes-dc-united-2-seattle-sounders-fc-1

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

D.C. United Player Appearances: May 5 - May 6

Washington, D.C. (May 5, 2011) - D.C. United continues its active participation within the Metropolitan community this week, as Black-and-Red players will make appearances in D.C. and Virginia.

Midfielder Dax McCarty will take part in the U.S. Youth Soccer Clinic, which will be held at the Key Elementary School in Washington, D.C. The following day, defender Devon McTavish will participate in Ronald McDonald House?s Hunks with Hearts event, which will be hosted at the Old Town Hall in Fairfax, Va.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/ouvOWVdujRQ/dc-united-player-appearances-may-5-may-6

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

Missed chances haunt DC United in draw with Dallas

WASHINGTON ? In the wake of D.C. United?s 0-0 draw against FC Dallas Saturday night, there was a mixture of reactions as the team processed the result.

On the one hand, after conceding eight goals in a two game stretch earlier in the season, a very young defense picked up its second shutout of the year and neutralized FC Dallas? attack all night.

But on the other hand, D.C. showed more offensive bite than Dallas, had a couple of chances to score, and at the end of the day, still dropped two points at home.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/sf67npTHKR0/missed-chances-haunt-dc-united-in-draw-with-dallas

Asik, Omer Augustin, D.J. Azubuike, Kelenna Babbitt, Luke Balkman, Renaldo

D.C. United, Dallas play to scoreless draw

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/oyeq_oSZsMA/united-dallas-play-to-scoreless-draw.html

Dorsey, Joey Douglas, Toney Douglas-Roberts, Chris Dragic, Goran Dudley, Jared

Fire dominates, but settles for tie with Whitecaps

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/wwlyTRXr3ow/fire-only-manage-point-despite-domination-of-whitecaps.html

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

Portland Timbers jet unveiled

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/F0TIqDpa9II/alaska-airlines-.html

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

DC eager to snap home drought against Seattle

WASHINGTON ? A budding East-West rivalry will renew Wednesday evening, as D.C. United look to bounce back from two recent defeats and notch their first-ever home win against the Seattle Sounders (7:30 pm ET, MatchDay Live).

In three previous outings at RFK Stadium, DC have dropped all three games against Seattle: two in league play, and one in the 2009 US Open Cup final.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/FjiCLeY50hU/dc-eager-to-snap-home-drought-against-seattle

Childress, Josh Clark, Earl Collins, Jarron Collins, Jason Collins, Sherron

United at DC Central Kitchen

D.C. United staff, supporters, and Volkswagen employees kicked off May by volunteering at DC Central Kitchen on Tuesday, May 3. The Black-and-Red helped chefs from the Culinary Job Training program slice and dice salad ingredients, bake chicken, create side dishes, and prepare the meals for distribution to DC Central Kitchen clients such as homeless shelters, rehabilitation clinics, and after-school programs in underserved areas.

Learn more about DC Central Kitchen at dccentralkitchen.org

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/HAGzWqiiTh0/united-at-dc-central-kitchen

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

McCarty set to face off against old FC Dallas teammates

WASHINGTON ? For the very first time in his MLS career, D.C. United midfielder Dax McCarty will line up against FC Dallas, his team for the first five years in the league.

Left unprotected in last fall?s Expansion Draft 24 hours after Dallas finished as runners-up in MLS Cup, McCarty eventually made his way to the nation?s capital via trade, after being picked by the Portland Timbers.

With many friends still on FC Dallas, it?ll be a unique experience for the 24-year-old getting to play against so many familiar faces.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/JAMgJ6isx0Y/mccarty-set-to-face-off-against-old-fc-dallas-teammates

Aldrich, Cole Aldridge, LaMarcus Allen, Malik Allen, Ray Allen, Tony

Offensive trio finding their groove for DC

WASHINGTON ? It required an offense in sync for D.C. United to snap their three-game losing streak in all competitions on Wednesday night.

Charlie Davies, Josh Wolff and Andy Najar stepped up against Seattle at RFK Stadium, combining on two occasions to buoy the team to a 2-1 win.

Davies set up Wolff for United?s opener in the first half, and the 34-year-old returned the favor in the second half. Each goal was similar ? one forward running into space, sending a perfect, low cross to the far post that required a simple tap-in.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/atMC0ZyXY-4/offensive-trio-finding-their-groove-for-dc

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

Copa Libertadores: Four Brazilian teams ousted, including defending champ Inter

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/vnp3F4z5ONQ/copa-libertadores-brazilians-teams-shocked-in-round-of-16.html

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

Who will win the UEFA Champions League final?

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/vqwUsMeAipU/who-will-win-the-uefa-champions-league-final.html

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

D.C. United U-16 and U-18 squads open division play unblemished

Washington, D.C. (May 4, 2011) - D.C. United?s Under-16 Youth Academy team won twice over the past weekend led by two goals from Edgar Zepeda and a goal and two assists from Joel Condor, as both the U-16?s and U-18?s opened U.S. Soccer Development Academy division play unscathed.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/V9O5lY-hJu4/dc-united-u-16-and-u-18-squads-open-division-play-unblemished

Cousins, DeMarcus Crawford, Jamal Crawford, Jordan Cunningham, Dante Curry, Eddy

Eastern Conference notes: Hall takes blame, Union shorthanded and more

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/VvpxMpKeV30/eastern-conference-notes-hall-takes-blame.html

Anderson, James Anderson, Ryan Anthony, Carmelo Anthony, Joel Arenas, Gilbert

Food trucks for May 7 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

Eat Wonky

twitter.com/eatwonky

Menu:

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/DnJN3ekGPv4/food-trucks-for-may-7-match-vs-fc-dallas

Collins, Sherron Collison, Darren Collison, Nick Conley, Mike Cook, Brian

Dawn Ridley joins D.C. United as Vice President, Business Development

Washington, D.C. (May 3, 2011) - D.C. United announced today the hiring of Dawn Ridley as the club?s Vice President of Business Development. In her role, Ridley will oversee sponsorship sales activities as well as business development ventures. Ridley brings with her extensive regional and national sales and corporate partnership development experience.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/Cp8MmjYyxBQ/dawn-ridley-joins-dc-united-as-vice-president-business-development

Clark, Earl Collins, Jarron Collins, Jason Collins, Sherron Collison, Darren

Fire signs Colombian forward Nazarit

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/Vdpjgdjq0Y4/fire-signs-colombian-forward-nazarit.html

Anderson, James Anderson, Ryan Anthony, Carmelo Anthony, Joel Arenas, Gilbert

Scouting report: A look at Seattle Sounders FC

A VITAL MATCHUP 

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/JjcUrINC9k4/scouting-report-a-look-at-seattle-sounders-fc

Collison, Nick Conley, Mike Cook, Brian Cook, Daequan Cousins, DeMarcus

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

Childress, Josh Clark, Earl Collins, Jarron Collins, Jason Collins, Sherron

MLS Power Rankings: Week 7

Just about every top team this year has received a pass in the Power Rankings for a flub. This week that courtesy went to Real Salt Lake, who tripped up for the first time this season at the end of an exhausting week. But take note: there's little room for error with the Red Bulls bearing down. Disagree with our rankings? Vote for your own!

All match times for this week's games are ET; only MLS regular-season games reflected on schedule.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/Cfl1DvpHlMU/mls-power-rankings-week-7

Arenas, Gilbert Ariza, Trevor Armstrong, Hilton Arroyo, Carlos Artest, Ron

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

Ellis, Monta Elson, Francisco Ely, Melvin Erden, Semih Evans, Jeremy

MLS clubs eye Development Academy playoffs

As April becomes May, MLS youth academies across the country have one goal in mind: a spot in the USSF Development Academy League playoffs, with the top eight teams then qualifying for Finals week to be held in July at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.

The top 32 teams from 10 geographic divisions in each age group (U-15/U-16 and U-17/U-18) qualify for the playoffs. MLS academies at both age groups are in the middle of the final thrust to grab one of those spots.

Here?s how it breaks down by conference:

East Conference

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/XFFn1EDaolo/mls-clubs-eye-development-academy-playoffs

Bosh, Chris Boykins, Earl Brackins, Craig Bradley, Avery Brand, Elton

SBI MLS Player of the Week: Brad Evans

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/0D-qvDyDYgc/sbi-mls-player-of-the-week-brad-evans-.html

Diop, DeSagana Dooling, Keyon Dorsey, Joey Douglas, Toney Douglas-Roberts, Chris

SBI MLS Spotlight: Teal Bunbury

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/b2V4ZU_52nk/sbi-mls-spotlight-teal-bunbury.html

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

Mid-Day Ticker: UEFA rejects Madrid's claims, Blackburn bids for Cisse and more

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/p8jegAeATtM/mid-day-ticker-uefa-rejects-madrids-claims-blackburn-bids-for-cisse-and-more.html

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

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

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

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

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

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

Diaw, Boris Diogu, Ike Diop, DeSagana Dooling, Keyon Dorsey, Joey

Training notes: Houston arrival

HOUSTON ARRIVAL

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/5-e8GAmOYHE/training-notes-houston-arrival

Ebanks, Devin Ellington, Wayne Ellis, Monta Elson, Francisco Ely, Melvin

AUDIO: Charlie Davies & Pat Onstad on Glenn Davis' radio show

Dynamo All Access with Glenn Davis delves in to all things soccer covering the game at all levels. Davis has interviewed top stars in the game including David Beckham, Landon Donovan, Brandi Chastain, Freddy Adu among others. Listen online at sports790.com

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/InVe6r9_0L4/audio-charlie-davies-pat-onstad-on-glenn-davis-radio-show

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

Rodgers goal helps Red Bulls edge KC

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/SlBIACk5wac/rodgers-goal-helps-red-bulls-edge-kc.html

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