With yesterday's announcement that Chris Pontius has been named to Jurgen Klinsmann's U.S. National Team roster, D.C. United's international count is now up to five players.
Source: http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/08/chris-pontius-qa
Conley, Mike Cook, Brian Cook, Daequan Cousins, DeMarcus Crawford, Jamal
WASHINGTON ? On August 13, with Bill Hamid serving a red card suspension, D.C. United third ?keeper Joe Willis recorded a shutout in a 4-0 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps in his MLS debut. Eight days later, Willis took a hard luck 1-0 loss on Aug. 21 against Sporting Kansas City.
The performances proved that Willis can hack it in MLS. But if it weren?t for ties to DC assistant coach Chad Ashton, Willis may have never made his way to the nation?s capital at all.
Source: http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/08/uniteds-trust-in-willis-big-game-mentality-pays-off
Butler, Rasual Bynum, Andrew Bynum, Will Calderon, Jose Camby, Marcus
WASHINGTON ? D.C. United phenom Andy Najar finally will get the chance to take his game to the international stage.
After possible call-ups earlier this summer came and went without things working out, Najar was part of the roster for the next two friendlies Honduras will play on Sept. 3 against Colombia and Sept. 6 against Paraguay.
?I?m very thankful because of the opportunity Honduras gave me,? said Najar. ?I just need to focus and take advantage of it.?
Source: http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/08/as-najar-prepares-for-intl-debut-united-urge-him-to-focus
Brewer, Corey Brewer, Ronnie Brockman, Jon Brooks, Aaron Brown, Derrick
WASHINGTON ? The development of D.C. United?s promising young goalkeeper Bill Hamid continues to catch the eye of the new US national team coaching staff.
Source: http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/08/dc-keeper-hamid-hopeful-of-earning-first-us-cap
Carter, Anthony Carter, Vince Casspi, Omri Chalmers, Mario Chandler, Tyson
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.
Source: http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/08/andy-najar-qa
Arroyo, Carlos Artest, Ron Arthur, Darrell Asik, Omer Augustin, D.J.
WASHINGTON ? The development of D.C. United?s promising young goalkeeper Bill Hamid continues to catch the eye of the new US national team coaching staff.
Bass, Brandon Battie, Tony Battier, Shane Batum, Nicolas Bayless, Jerryd
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.
Source: http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/08/dc-united-portland-timbers-match-postponed
Brewer, Corey Brewer, Ronnie Brockman, Jon Brooks, Aaron Brown, Derrick
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.
Source: http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/08/andy-najar-qa
Conley, Mike Cook, Brian Cook, Daequan Cousins, DeMarcus Crawford, Jamal
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.
Source: http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/08/andy-najar-qa
Ely, Melvin Erden, Semih Evans, Jeremy Evans, Maurice Evans, Reggie
WASHINGTON ? When the D.C. United coaching staff gave Joe Willis the opportunity to make his first pro start against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Aug. 13, the risk paid unexpected dividends.
The third-round pick from this year?s SuperDraft has shown his mettle in two recent appearances after toiling as the club?s third goalkeeper most of the season, and the DC camp has certainly taken notice.
Source: http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/08/unexpected-ride-continues-for-dc-united-rookie-willis
Allen, Ray Allen, Tony Aminu, Al-Farouq Amundson, Lou Andersen, Chris
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.
Source: http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/08/bill-hamid-earns-second-call-up-to-us-national-team
Beasley, Michael Beaubois, Rodrigue Belinelli, Marco Bell, Charlie Bell, Raja
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.
Douglas, Toney Douglas-Roberts, Chris Dragic, Goran Dudley, Jared Duhon, Chris
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.
Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/rtuzQthe6hc/dc-united-portland-timbers-match-postponed
Deng, Luol DeRozan, DeMar Diaw, Boris Diogu, Ike Diop, DeSagana
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.
Bogut, Andrew Bonner, Matt Booker, Trevor Boozer, Carlos Bosh, Chris
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.
Augustin, D.J. Azubuike, Kelenna Babbitt, Luke Balkman, Renaldo Banks, Marcus
D.C. United announced today the club has signed defender Brandon McDonald to a new contract. Since being acquired from the San Jose Earthquakes for allocation money on June 27, the central defender has become a crucial part of United?s defensive success. 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.
Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/yfGdWTMDzBU/brandon-mcdonald-signs-new-contract
Crawford, Jamal Crawford, Jordan Cunningham, Dante Curry, Eddy Curry, Stephen
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.
DeRozan, DeMar Diaw, Boris Diogu, Ike Diop, DeSagana Dooling, Keyon
WASHINGTON ? When the D.C. United coaching staff gave Joe Willis the opportunity to make his first pro start against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Aug. 13, the risk paid unexpected dividends.
The third-round pick from this year?s SuperDraft has shown his mettle in two recent appearances after toiling as the club?s third goalkeeper most of the season, and the DC camp has certainly taken notice.
DeRozan, DeMar Diaw, Boris Diogu, Ike Diop, DeSagana Dooling, Keyon
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.
Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/YHW7Xjrk1P0/brandon-mcdonald-qa
Bryant, Kobe Budinger, Chase Butler, Caron Butler, Rasual Bynum, Andrew
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.
Butler, Rasual Bynum, Andrew Bynum, Will Calderon, Jose Camby, Marcus
