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Posted at 09:35 PM ET, 07/30/2012

After retirement, Devon McTavish turns to soccer to raise money for Crohn’s foundation

By Steven Goff

Former D.C. United player Devon McTavish was forced into early retirement but remains connected to soccer.

By Steven Goff | 09:35 PM ET, 07/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Devon McTavish, D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 05:19 PM ET, 07/29/2012

With four MLS players in lineup, Honduras upsets Spain, 1-0, in Olympic men’s tournament

By Steven Goff

Four MLS players were in Honduras’ starting lineup for a 1-0 upset over Spain in the Olympic men’s tournament.

By Steven Goff | 05:19 PM ET, 07/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: MLS, Honduras, Olympics, D.C. United

Posted at 12:49 AM ET, 07/29/2012

Ibrahimovic scores in PSG debut, but D.C. United secures 1-1 draw at RFK Stadium

By Steven Goff

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores in the 3rd minute of his PSG debut, but D.C. United earns a 1-1 draw.

By Steven Goff | 12:49 AM ET, 07/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, PSG

Posted at 05:26 PM ET, 07/28/2012

D.C. United acquires Brazilian midfielder

By Steven Goff

Just ahead of MLS transfer deadline, D.C. United acquires young Brazilian midfielder to provide roster depth.

By Steven Goff | 05:26 PM ET, 07/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 02:58 PM ET, 07/27/2012

D.C. United has remained quiet in MLS summer signing period but exploring opportunities

By Steven Goff

D.C. United has been quiet during the MLS signing period but might still make a move before roster deadline.

By Steven Goff | 02:58 PM ET, 07/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS, New York Red Bulls

Posted at 12:09 PM ET, 07/27/2012

D.C. United news & notes

By Steven Goff

D.C. United is bracing for Saturday night’s friendly against Paris Saint-Germain at RFK Stadium.

By Steven Goff | 12:09 PM ET, 07/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS, PSG, U.S. national team

Posted at 03:54 PM ET, 07/26/2012

Weekend TV & online soccer listings: Olympics, MLS, friendlies, Mexico, Brazil, W-League, NASL, USL

By Steven Goff

52 matches are available to watch, including the Olympics, U.S.-based friendlies, MLS and Mexican league.

By Steven Goff | 03:54 PM ET, 07/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: TV listings, MLS, Olympics

Posted at 01:05 AM ET, 07/26/2012

MLS all-stars 3, Chelsea FC 2

By Steven Goff

D.C. United’s Chris Pontius was named MVP of the All-Star Game as MLS defeated Chelsea FC, 3-2.

By Steven Goff | 01:05 AM ET, 07/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: MLS, Chelsea, D.C. United

Posted at 04:45 PM ET, 07/25/2012

MLS All-Stars vs. Chelsea FC

By Steven Goff

D.C. United’s Ben Olsen will guide the MLS all-stars against Chelsea at PPL Park in Chester, Pa.

By Steven Goff | 04:45 PM ET, 07/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: MLS, Ben Olsen, Chelsea

Posted at 09:48 AM ET, 07/25/2012

Wednesday kickaround: Ben Olsen’s hometown, USA women’s Olympic opener, Peter Nowak’s lawsuit, MLS’s friendlies

By Steven Goff

Ben Olsen’s hometown, USA women’s Olympic opener, Peter Nowak’s lawsuit, MLS’s friendlies

By Steven Goff | 09:48 AM ET, 07/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Ben Olsen, MLS, Olympics, Peter Nowak

Posted at 03:38 PM ET, 07/24/2012

D.C. United news & notes: Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s debut for PSG, De Rosario named MLS all-star captain, DCU Women will play Ottawa in W-League

By Steven Goff

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s debut for PSG, De Rosario named MLS all-star captain, DCU Women will play Ottawa in W-League

By Steven Goff | 03:38 PM ET, 07/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, PSG, MLS, Dwayne De Rosario, Ben Olsen

Posted at 01:42 PM ET, 07/24/2012

Soccer Outsider: United-Crew match diary, player ratings

By Jeff Maurer

United’s lifeless performance Saturday against Columbus is recapped by Soccer Outsider Jeff Maurer.

By Jeff Maurer | 01:42 PM ET, 07/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:40 PM ET, 07/22/2012

D.C. United Women win Eastern Conference title, advance to W-League semifinals

By Steven Goff

D.C. United Women won the W-League’s Eastern Conference title and remained unbeaten with a 3-0 win over Charlotte.

By Steven Goff | 07:40 PM ET, 07/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United Women, W-League

Posted at 11:42 PM ET, 07/21/2012

Columbus Crew 1, D.C. United 0

By Steven Goff

D.C. United lost for the third time in four MLS matches and slipped to fourth place.

By Steven Goff | 11:42 PM ET, 07/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, Columbus Crew, MLS

Posted at 05:56 PM ET, 07/21/2012

D.C. United at Columbus Crew

By Steven Goff

D.C. United looks to rebound from a 4-0 loss at Houston last weekend.

By Steven Goff | 05:56 PM ET, 07/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 09:24 AM ET, 07/21/2012

Saturday kickaround: D.C. United, MLS, D.C. United Women, Americans abroad

By Steven Goff

D.C. United, MLS, D.C. United Women, Americans abroad

By Steven Goff | 09:24 AM ET, 07/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS, D.C. United Women, Americans abroad

Posted at 05:46 PM ET, 07/19/2012

Weekend soccer TV & online listings: MLS, friendlies, Mexico, NASL, USL

By Steven Goff

MLS, friendlies, Mexico, NASL, USL

By Steven Goff | 05:46 PM ET, 07/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: TV listings, MLS

Posted at 12:33 PM ET, 07/19/2012

D.C. United defender Robbie Russell sidelined for at least a month with foot injury

By Steven Goff

D.C. United starting right back Robbie Russell will miss at least a month with a foot injury.

By Steven Goff | 12:33 PM ET, 07/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, Robbie Russell, Ben Olsen, MLS

Posted at 05:06 PM ET, 07/18/2012

Thierry Henry scores superb goal in New York Red Bulls’ 1-0 victory over Chicago Fire in MLS afternoon match

By Steven Goff

Thierry Henry scored in the 71st minute in oppressive conditions as the Red Bulls defeated the Fire.

By Steven Goff | 05:06 PM ET, 07/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Thierry Henry, New York Red Bulls, MLS

Posted at 10:56 AM ET, 07/18/2012

Wednesday kickaround: Ibrahimovic and PSG, Columbus Crew absences, D.C. United update, MLS on TV, Terrence Boyd goal video

By Steven Goff

Ibrahimovic and PSG, Columbus Crew absences, D.C. United update, MLS on TV, Terrence Boyd goal video

By Steven Goff | 10:56 AM ET, 07/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: PSG, MLS, D.C. United, Columbus Crew, Terrrence Boyd

Posted at 02:25 PM ET, 07/17/2012

Soccer Outsider: United-Dynamo match diary

By Jeff Maurer

Unfortunately in soccer, you’re not allowed to say: “Hey, we’re clearly beat here, instead of playing 20 more minutes why don’t we just call it a night?”

By Jeff Maurer | 02:25 PM ET, 07/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:41 AM ET, 07/17/2012

D.C. United news & notes: Ben Olsen elected to Hall of Tradition, New York Met visits practice, Emiliano Dudar returns, goalkeeping update

By Steven Goff

Ben Olsen elected to Hall of Tradition, New York Mets player visits practice.

By Steven Goff | 10:41 AM ET, 07/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 05:48 PM ET, 07/16/2012

D.C. United Women complete undefeated regular season, will host conference tournament

By Steven Goff

While D.C. United suffered a 4-0 loss over the weekend, the DCU Women completed an undefeated regular season.

By Steven Goff | 05:48 PM ET, 07/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, D.C. United Women, W-League, WPSL

Posted at 01:24 AM ET, 07/16/2012

Houston Dynamo 4, D.C. United 0

By Steven Goff

Bill Hamid was red-carded in the 17th minute, the start of a long night for D.C. United at Houston.

By Steven Goff | 01:24 AM ET, 07/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, Houston Dynamo, MLS

Posted at 07:13 PM ET, 07/15/2012

D.C. United at Houston Dynamo

By Steven Goff

D.C. United visits BBVA Compass Stadium for the second time this season to play the Houston Dynamo.

By Steven Goff | 07:13 PM ET, 07/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, Houston Dynamo, MLS

Posted at 05:05 PM ET, 07/15/2012

D.C. United’s Dwayne De Rosario, Chris Pontius named to MLS all-star team to face Chelsea

By Steven Goff

D.C. United’s Dwayne De Rosario and Chris Pontius named to MLS all-star team to face Chelsea

By Steven Goff | 05:05 PM ET, 07/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS, Chelsea

Posted at 03:44 AM ET, 07/15/2012

David Beckham scores 2 goals in Los Angeles Galaxy victory; Chris Wondolowski records hat trick; D.C. United prepares for Houston Dynamo

By Steven Goff

David Beckham scored two goals from distance in the Galaxy’s 5-3 MLS victory at Portland.

By Steven Goff | 03:44 AM ET, 07/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: David Beckham, Chris Wondolowski, MLS, D.C. United

Posted at 10:03 PM ET, 07/12/2012

Weekend TV & online listings: MLS, NASL, USL, Brazil

By Steven Goff

MLS, NASL, USL, Brazil matches available this weekend

By Steven Goff | 10:03 PM ET, 07/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: MLS, NASL, USL

Posted at 05:56 PM ET, 07/12/2012

Northern Virginia group seeking NASL expansion franchise to play in Loudoun County

By Steven Goff

A Virginia group is attempting to operate an NASL expansion team near Dulles Airport, starting in 2014.

By Steven Goff | 05:56 PM ET, 07/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: NASL, MLS, New York Cosmos, D.C. United

Posted at 10:46 AM ET, 07/12/2012

Thursday kickaround: D.C. United column, U.S. Olympic team, FC Machete, MLS, U.S. Open Cup, U.S. World Cup qualifier TV update

By Steven Goff

D.C. United column, U.S. Olympic team, FC Machete, MLS, U.S. Open Cup, U.S. World Cup qualifier TV update

By Steven Goff | 10:46 AM ET, 07/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS, ESPN, World Cup qualifying, U.S. Open Cup

Posted at 11:33 AM ET, 07/11/2012

D.C. United stadium poll

By Steven Goff

With new financial muscle, will D.C. United get a new stadium? Vote in our poll!

By Steven Goff | 11:33 AM ET, 07/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United

Posted at 09:36 AM ET, 07/11/2012

Wednesday kickaround: D.C. United investors and stadium, RFK friendlies, Jamaica vs. El Salvador, U.S. Open Cup semifinals, MLS

By Steven Goff

D.C. United investors and stadium, RFK friendlies, Jamaica vs. El Salvador, U.S. Open Cup semifinals, MLS

By Steven Goff | 09:36 AM ET, 07/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS, El Salvador, U.S. Open Cup

Posted at 09:03 AM ET, 07/10/2012

Tuesday kickaround: D.C. United, MLS coaches, U.S. Open Cup, Hope Solo, Real Madrid vs. Barcelona

By Steven Goff

D.C. United, MLS coaches, U.S. Open Cup, Hope Solo, Real Madrid vs. Barcelona

By Steven Goff | 09:03 AM ET, 07/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS, U.S. Open Cup, Hope Solo, Barcelona, Real Madrid

Posted at 05:20 PM ET, 07/09/2012

A history of D.C. United investors

By Steven Goff

D.C. United investors have included characters on the political left and right, ex-basketball players and assorted businessmen.

By Steven Goff | 05:20 PM ET, 07/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS, Kevin Payne, Erick Thohir

Posted at 11:11 AM ET, 07/09/2012

D.C. United set to introduce new investors, led by Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Erick Thohir

By Steven Goff

Philadelphia 76ers part-owner Erick Thohir will take a majority share of D.C. United.

By Steven Goff | 11:11 AM ET, 07/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS, Erick Thohir, Will Chang, Kevin Payne

Posted at 09:01 PM ET, 07/08/2012

D.C. United updates: New majority investor Erick Thohir in place, Dwayne De Rosario voted to MLS all-star team, tight Eastern Conference standings

By Steven Goff

New majority investor in place, Dwayne De Rosario voted to MLS all-star team, tight Eastern Conference standings

By Steven Goff | 09:01 PM ET, 07/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS, Erick Thohir, Will Chang, Dwayne De Rosario, Ben Olsen

Posted at 10:59 AM ET, 07/04/2012

Wednesday kickaround: Happy 4th of July

By Steven Goff

Today’s roundup takes a “four” theme, from MLS to the World Cup and FIFA to uniform numbers.

By Steven Goff | 10:59 AM ET, 07/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: MLS, FIFA

Posted at 03:41 PM ET, 07/03/2012

Jason Garey, striker and author: Soccer player writes novel based on libertarian beliefs

By Steven Goff

Former Maryland Terrapins star Jason Garey self-published a novel about politics and economics.

By Steven Goff | 03:41 PM ET, 07/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Jason Garey, MLS, Carolina RailHawks, NASL: Ron Paul

Posted at 12:36 PM ET, 07/03/2012

Soccer Outsider: United-Montreal match diary

By Jeff Maurer

For an expansion team, Montreal aren’t bad. Also: for a $5 steak, the one at Denny’s isn’t bad. But right now, D.C. United looks more like Ruth’s Chris ribeye.

By Jeff Maurer | 12:36 PM ET, 07/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Soccer Outsider

Posted at 09:17 AM ET, 07/03/2012

Tuesday kickaround: MLS matches, Timbers tifo, D.C. United, tweeting Euros, local women’s teams, Olympics

By Steven Goff

MLS matches, Timbers tifo, D.C. United, tweeting Euros, local women’s teams, Olympics

By Steven Goff | 09:17 AM ET, 07/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: MLS, D.C. United, women's soccer

Posted at 02:46 PM ET, 07/02/2012

List of international friendlies this summer: Real Madrid, Chelsea, AC Milan, Liverpool, Spurs, Aston Villa, Roma, Montpellier, Lyon, PSG, Stoke, Nottingham Forest

By Steven Goff

About 40 summer friendlies are scheduled in United States & Canada, including visits by Real Madrid and Chelsea.

By Steven Goff | 02:46 PM ET, 07/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Real Madrid, AC Milan, Chelsea, PSG, MLS

Posted at 09:42 PM ET, 07/01/2012

After European Championship, Spain’s place in soccer history must be kicked around

By Steven Goff

Spain has won three major titles in four years, but is this La Roja squad the greatest in soccer history?

By Steven Goff | 09:42 PM ET, 07/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: European Championship, Spain, Italy, Brazil, World Cup, Copa America, Confederations Cup, U.S. national team

Posted at 04:43 PM ET, 07/01/2012

Euro 2012 final: Spain overwhelms Italy, wins historic title

By Matt Bonesteel

Spain’s Euro 2012 victory is its third straight win in an international tournament, an unprecedented feat.

By Matt Bonesteel | 04:43 PM ET, 07/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:44 AM ET, 07/01/2012

Euro 2012 final: Spain takes on Italy for unprecedented third straight international title

By Matt Bonesteel

Spain is going for its third straight international title, while Mario Balotelli and Italy hope to play spoiler.

By Matt Bonesteel | 11:44 AM ET, 07/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:02 AM ET, 07/01/2012

Video of Hope Solo’s incredible save for U.S. women’s national soccer team vs. Canada

By Steven Goff

Hope Solo made a remarkable save during the U.S. women’s soccer team’s 2-1 win over Canada.

By Steven Goff | 11:02 AM ET, 07/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. women's national team, Hope Solo

Posted at 12:42 AM ET, 07/01/2012

D.C. United 3, Montreal Impact 0

By Steven Goff

Chris Pontius, Robbie Russell and Hamdi Salihi scored in D.C. United’s 3-0 MLS win over the Montreal Impact

By Steven Goff | 12:42 AM ET, 07/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, Montreal Impact, MLS

Posted at 05:32 PM ET, 06/30/2012

D.C. United vs. Montreal Impact

By Steven Goff

D.C. United brings an eight-game home unbeaten streak into the MLS match against the Montreal Impact.

By Steven Goff | 05:32 PM ET, 06/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 09:25 AM ET, 06/30/2012

Saturday kickaround: D.C. United braces for Montreal Impact at RFK Stadium

By Steven Goff

D.C. United braces for the Montreal Impact tonight at RFK Stadium

By Steven Goff | 09:25 AM ET, 06/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS

Stats, scores and schedules

Orioles| Oriole Park at Camden Yards, MD

Orioles| Oriole Park at Camden Yards, MD

Nationals| Nationals Park, DC

Soccer Insider: July, 2012