http://www.dcunited.com <p>WASHINGTON ? Visits to Houston have never been easy for D.C. United. </p><p> 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, <a href="http://www.dcunited.com/event/2011/04/viewing-party-dc-united-at-houston">Official viewing party at Touchdown sports bar</a>), DC are readying themselves for yet another tough matchup. </p> http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/dc-prepared-for-physical-battle-in-houston http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/dc-prepared-for-physical-battle-in-houston Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:03:30 -0400 <p>As you prepare for this evening's match between D.C. United and the Houston Dynamo (FOX Soccer, 8pm ET), be sure to read all of the latest news and notes from the week. </p> http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/united-in-the-media-ahead-of-dynamo-match http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/united-in-the-media-ahead-of-dynamo-match Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:30:39 -0400 <p><strong>HOUSTON ARRIVAL</strong></p> http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/training-notes-houston-arrival http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/training-notes-houston-arrival Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:52:02 -0400 <p>WASHINGTON ? Scoring goals simply doesn?t seem to be as big of a problem anymore for the new-look D.C. United.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>D.C. United return to action on the road against the Houston Dynamo on Friday (8:30 pm ET, Fox Soccer).</p> http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/goals-coming-in-bunches-for-new-look-dc http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/goals-coming-in-bunches-for-new-look-dc Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:33:27 -0400 <p>The Houston Dynamo return home for FOX Soccer Friday, when they play host to D.C. United at Robertson Stadium. The Dynamo are riding a five-game unbeaten streak, coming off a dramatic 1-1 draw at the Chicago Fire last weekend. D.C. United are coming off a 4-0 home loss to the New York Red Bulls, which canceled out a big win in Toronto the week before.</p> http://www.dcunited.com/preview/2011/04/preview-dc-at-hou http://www.dcunited.com/preview/2011/04/preview-dc-at-hou Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:03:50 -0400 <p>HOUSTON ? Every time the chant rang out from the supporters sections at Robertson Stadium, you?d know the veteran goalkeeper had just made another save: </p><p> ?You?ll never beat Pat Onstad.? </p><p> That refrain was heard a number of times during Onstad?s career in Houston, especially when the club was winning back-to-back MLS Cups in 2006 and '07. His stellar play was a big reason for the Dynamo?s success as the Canadian international was a security blanket for one of the league?s best defenses. </p> http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/onstad-looks-forward-to-houston-homecoming http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/onstad-looks-forward-to-houston-homecoming Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:03:25 -0400 <p>WASHINGTON ? The start of the 2011 season certainly didn?t go as planned for D.C. United defender Jed Zayner. </p><p> After enduring and pushing through the rigorous preseason schedule, the sixth-year veteran went down with a hamstring injury in the first game of the season against the Columbus Crew and hasn?t returned since. </p><p> His recovery time was then extended when he re-aggravated the injury a few weeks ago. However, Zayner finally returned to full training this week is ready to go if called upon for Friday?s matchup at Houston (8:30 pm ET; Fox Soccer). </p> http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/zayner-back-in-training-eyes-full-return-for-dc http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/zayner-back-in-training-eyes-full-return-for-dc Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:33:33 -0400 <p>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, <a href="/player/freddy-adu" title="Freddy Adu" class="glossify_term">Freddy Adu</a> among others. <a href="http://www.sports790.com/cc-common/podcast/single_podcast.html?podcast=glenndavis.xml">Listen online at sports790.com</a></p> http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/audio-charlie-davies-pat-onstad-on-glenn-davis-radio-show http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/audio-charlie-davies-pat-onstad-on-glenn-davis-radio-show Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:42:54 -0400 <p>BOYDS, Md. ? For the first time since 2002, D.C. United won?t be playing in the US Open Cup. </p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p> http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/miscues-doom-dcs-run-of-participation-in-usoc http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/miscues-doom-dcs-run-of-participation-in-usoc Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:03:50 -0400 <div class="add-twenty-on-top"> <iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/V3ZY20Tzx8k?hd=1" width="620" height="379" frameborder="0"></iframe> </div> <p><strong>U.S. OPEN CUP 2011 QUOTESHEET</strong></p> http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/04/post-match-quotes-dc-united-2-new-england-revolution-3 http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/04/post-match-quotes-dc-united-2-new-england-revolution-3 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:45:38 -0400 <p>BOYDS, Md. ? Two Kheli Dube goals on either side of the break paced the New England Revolution to a 3-2 win over D.C. United in a US Open Cup play-in match at the Maryland SoccerPlex on Tuesday evening.</p><p>The Revolution jumped out to a 3-0 lead and held on despite a second-half onslaught by DC, who trimmed the deficit thanks to two Branko Boskovic goals.</p><p>The match got off to a choppy start, but after things settled down a bit, the visitors struck gold in the 35th minute.</p> http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/usoc-new-england-hold-on-to-tip-dc-united-3-2 http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/usoc-new-england-hold-on-to-tip-dc-united-3-2 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:05:59 -0400 <p>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.</p><p> 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. </p><p> ?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.? </p> http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/usoc-olsen-dc-set-for-guessing-game-vs-revs http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/usoc-olsen-dc-set-for-guessing-game-vs-revs Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:33:32 -0400 <p><em>The Power Rankings committee faced some real issues this week, but not quite as big as the ones facing the Seattle Sounders and FC Dallas. The question for both these teams becomes how they'll do without their injured stars, and the PR committee, for one, will give them the benefit of the doubt until they prove otherwise. Got an issue? </em><em><a href="http://www.facebook.com/majorleaguesoccer?sk=app_146882108705391" target="_blank">Vote for your own!</a> </em></p><p><em>All match times for this week's games are ET; only MLS regular-season games reflected on schedule.<br /></em></p> http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/mls-power-rankings-week-6 http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/mls-power-rankings-week-6 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:03:36 -0400 <p><strong>TWO MATCHES, FIVE DAYS</strong></p> http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/training-notes-ne-houston-on-the-horizon http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/training-notes-ne-houston-on-the-horizon Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:17:41 -0400 <p>Washington, D.C. (April 25, 2011) - The D.C. United Youth Academy Under-17 team earned sixth place in the prestigious 2011 AEGON Future Cup in Amsterdam over the past weekend, as Patrick Foss scored four goals to earn the tournament?s Golden Boot award.</p> <p>The squad managed a 1-3-0 record, but gained valuable experience playing against a some of the top youth academies in the world, including Bayern Munich, Ajax Cape Town, and tournament champion, RSC Anderlecht.</p> http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/04/dc-united-places-sixth-at-aegon-future-cup http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/04/dc-united-places-sixth-at-aegon-future-cup Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:05:41 -0400
http://www.dcunited.com <p>WASHINGTON ? Visits to Houston have never been easy for D.C. United. </p><p> 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, <a href="http://www.dcunited.com/event/2011/04/viewing-party-dc-united-at-houston">Official viewing party at Touchdown sports bar</a>), DC are readying themselves for yet another tough matchup. </p> http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/dc-prepared-for-physical-battle-in-houston http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/dc-prepared-for-physical-battle-in-houston Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:03:30 -0400 <p>As you prepare for this evening's match between D.C. United and the Houston Dynamo (FOX Soccer, 8pm ET), be sure to read all of the latest news and notes from the week. </p> http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/united-in-the-media-ahead-of-dynamo-match http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/united-in-the-media-ahead-of-dynamo-match Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:30:39 -0400 <p><strong>HOUSTON ARRIVAL</strong></p> http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/training-notes-houston-arrival http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/training-notes-houston-arrival Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:52:02 -0400 <p>WASHINGTON ? Scoring goals simply doesn?t seem to be as big of a problem anymore for the new-look D.C. United.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>D.C. United return to action on the road against the Houston Dynamo on Friday (8:30 pm ET, Fox Soccer).</p> http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/goals-coming-in-bunches-for-new-look-dc http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/goals-coming-in-bunches-for-new-look-dc Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:33:27 -0400 <p>The Houston Dynamo return home for FOX Soccer Friday, when they play host to D.C. United at Robertson Stadium. The Dynamo are riding a five-game unbeaten streak, coming off a dramatic 1-1 draw at the Chicago Fire last weekend. D.C. United are coming off a 4-0 home loss to the New York Red Bulls, which canceled out a big win in Toronto the week before.</p> http://www.dcunited.com/preview/2011/04/preview-dc-at-hou http://www.dcunited.com/preview/2011/04/preview-dc-at-hou Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:03:50 -0400 <p>HOUSTON ? Every time the chant rang out from the supporters sections at Robertson Stadium, you?d know the veteran goalkeeper had just made another save: </p><p> ?You?ll never beat Pat Onstad.? </p><p> That refrain was heard a number of times during Onstad?s career in Houston, especially when the club was winning back-to-back MLS Cups in 2006 and '07. His stellar play was a big reason for the Dynamo?s success as the Canadian international was a security blanket for one of the league?s best defenses. </p> http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/onstad-looks-forward-to-houston-homecoming http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/onstad-looks-forward-to-houston-homecoming Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:03:25 -0400 <p>WASHINGTON ? The start of the 2011 season certainly didn?t go as planned for D.C. United defender Jed Zayner. </p><p> After enduring and pushing through the rigorous preseason schedule, the sixth-year veteran went down with a hamstring injury in the first game of the season against the Columbus Crew and hasn?t returned since. </p><p> His recovery time was then extended when he re-aggravated the injury a few weeks ago. However, Zayner finally returned to full training this week is ready to go if called upon for Friday?s matchup at Houston (8:30 pm ET; Fox Soccer). </p> http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/zayner-back-in-training-eyes-full-return-for-dc http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/zayner-back-in-training-eyes-full-return-for-dc Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:33:33 -0400 <p>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, <a href="/player/freddy-adu" title="Freddy Adu" class="glossify_term">Freddy Adu</a> among others. <a href="http://www.sports790.com/cc-common/podcast/single_podcast.html?podcast=glenndavis.xml">Listen online at sports790.com</a></p> http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/audio-charlie-davies-pat-onstad-on-glenn-davis-radio-show http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/audio-charlie-davies-pat-onstad-on-glenn-davis-radio-show Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:42:54 -0400 <p>BOYDS, Md. ? For the first time since 2002, D.C. United won?t be playing in the US Open Cup. </p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p> http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/miscues-doom-dcs-run-of-participation-in-usoc http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/miscues-doom-dcs-run-of-participation-in-usoc Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:03:50 -0400 <div class="add-twenty-on-top"> <iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/V3ZY20Tzx8k?hd=1" width="620" height="379" frameborder="0"></iframe> </div> <p><strong>U.S. OPEN CUP 2011 QUOTESHEET</strong></p> http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/04/post-match-quotes-dc-united-2-new-england-revolution-3 http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/04/post-match-quotes-dc-united-2-new-england-revolution-3 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:45:38 -0400 <p>BOYDS, Md. ? Two Kheli Dube goals on either side of the break paced the New England Revolution to a 3-2 win over D.C. United in a US Open Cup play-in match at the Maryland SoccerPlex on Tuesday evening.</p><p>The Revolution jumped out to a 3-0 lead and held on despite a second-half onslaught by DC, who trimmed the deficit thanks to two Branko Boskovic goals.</p><p>The match got off to a choppy start, but after things settled down a bit, the visitors struck gold in the 35th minute.</p> http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/usoc-new-england-hold-on-to-tip-dc-united-3-2 http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/usoc-new-england-hold-on-to-tip-dc-united-3-2 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:05:59 -0400 <p>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.</p><p> 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. </p><p> ?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.? </p> http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/usoc-olsen-dc-set-for-guessing-game-vs-revs http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/usoc-olsen-dc-set-for-guessing-game-vs-revs Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:33:32 -0400 <p><em>The Power Rankings committee faced some real issues this week, but not quite as big as the ones facing the Seattle Sounders and FC Dallas. The question for both these teams becomes how they'll do without their injured stars, and the PR committee, for one, will give them the benefit of the doubt until they prove otherwise. Got an issue? </em><em><a href="http://www.facebook.com/majorleaguesoccer?sk=app_146882108705391" target="_blank">Vote for your own!</a> </em></p><p><em>All match times for this week's games are ET; only MLS regular-season games reflected on schedule.<br /></em></p> http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/mls-power-rankings-week-6 http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/mls-power-rankings-week-6 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:03:36 -0400 <p><strong>TWO MATCHES, FIVE DAYS</strong></p> http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/training-notes-ne-houston-on-the-horizon http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/04/training-notes-ne-houston-on-the-horizon Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:17:41 -0400 <p>Washington, D.C. (April 25, 2011) - The D.C. United Youth Academy Under-17 team earned sixth place in the prestigious 2011 AEGON Future Cup in Amsterdam over the past weekend, as Patrick Foss scored four goals to earn the tournament?s Golden Boot award.</p> <p>The squad managed a 1-3-0 record, but gained valuable experience playing against a some of the top youth academies in the world, including Bayern Munich, Ajax Cape Town, and tournament champion, RSC Anderlecht.</p> http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/04/dc-united-places-sixth-at-aegon-future-cup http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/04/dc-united-places-sixth-at-aegon-future-cup Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:05:41 -0400
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