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Simms Has Kept United Together

Steven Goff — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

In a summer checkered by injuries to United regulars, Simms's endurance has been invaluable, a source of stability that will be on full display against New York on Saturday night.

Two United Players Will Rejoin National Teams

Post — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

D.C. United's Jaime Moreno and Ivan Guerrero have been recalled by their respective national teams to play in World Cup qualifiers.

Vide's Tally a Bonus for United; His Goal Was Just to Play Again

Steven Goff — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Known for disrupting opposing playmakers and starting counterattacks, Joe Vide's stunning strike from 20 yards was a catalyst in D.C. United's crucial 3-0 win over Colorado on Saturday.

United's Fred Will Be Out 3-4 Weeks

Paul Tenorio — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

D.C. United receives even more bad injury news as Brazilian midfielder Fred will miss three to four weeks with a left hamstring strain suffered in a 2-1 loss at New England.

Secondary Lineup Produces First-Rate Result

Steven Goff — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Without six regulars, D.C. United turns to several secondary players to produce a 3-0 victory over Rapids at RFK Stadium.

Short-Handed United Can't Catch a Break

Kyle McCarthy — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

One swerving shot and one unfortunate bounce are enough to doom 90 minutes of effort from D.C. United, handing the undermanned squad a 2-1 at New England.

United's Latest Import Has a Lot of Mileage

Paul Tenorio — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

After helping fellow Liberian Francis Doe as an aspiring national team contributor, new United goalie Louis Crayton had the favor returned, leading to his current position as the team's starting goalie.

Crayton Helps United Get Back on Track

Steven Goff — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

With D.C. United eager to test a new goalkeeper, Louis Crayton is rushed into the starting lineup Saturday night against the surging Chicago Fire and answers the call with a 1-0 win in Bridgeview, Ill.

United's Testy Rivalry With Fire Renewed

Steven Goff — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

D.C. United and the Chicago Fire have spent 10 years certifying their rivalry as one of the most intense in MLS and will meet again Saturday outside Chicago.

United Earns Spot in Open Cup Final

Steven Goff — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

D.C. United moves a step closer to salvation via the U.S. Open Cup with a 3-1 semifinal victory over undermanned New England Revolution on Tuesday night.

Caught Looking Elsewhere

Steven Goff — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

D.C. United insists they didn't overlook the Red Bulls on Sunday, but results contradict them as United wastes a promising start before being trounced, 4-1.

A Long Night in New Jersey, but United Can't Rest With Revolution Coming

Steven Goff — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

D.C. United knew fatigue would be an issue entering a U.S. Open semifinal, but couldn't forsee emotional bruising and sleep deprivation after a loss to New York Sunday.

Schedule to Test United's Improving Health

Steven Goff — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Newly acquired players Ivan Guerrero and Joe Vide are eligible to play in Tuesday's U.S. Open Cup match, but first D.C. United must take of business against the Red Bulls on Sunday.

United Has Agreement With International Goalie Crayton

Post — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

D.C. United has reached an agreement in principle with Louis Crayton , a Liberian-born goalkeeper who has spent most of his career in Switzerland, sources familiar with the negotiations said yesterday.

United Posts Shutout To Snap Home Slide

Steven Goff — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Finally, after 17 matches, goalie Zach Wells shuts out an opponent as United stops a home losing streatk in a 2-0 win over the Wizards.

A Season of Injuries, Underperformance

Steven Goff — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

In a six-week span last winter, D.C. United's decision-makers made a series of moves that they firmly believed would enhance the club's prospects in both MLS and international competition.

Blanco Is Banned From Open Cup In 2009 and 2010

Post — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

CuauhtÃ©moc Blanco , a Chicago Fire standout who was named MVP of last week's MLS All-Star Game, will not be allowed to play in the U.S. Open Cup for at least two years because of his actions during a match against D.C. United this month, the U.S. Soccer Federation ruled yesterday.

On Wrong End of RFK Streak, D.C. Out to Right Ship at Home

Steven Goff — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

In early June, after returning from a game at Chicago, D.C. United looked at the schedule and saw nothing but home matches for two months. It was a welcome prospect for a team that has traditionally thrived at RFK Stadium, its tattered but charming residence, and needed a friendly setting to allo...

United Can't Weather Storm, Falls to Dynamo

Steven Goff — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

A partial blackout and thunderstorms force D.C. United to wait until well after midnight Wednesday to suffer a 2-0 loss to the Dynamo at RFK Stadium.

Back in MLS Play, United Hopes to Feel Right at Home

Steven Goff — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Fresh off a putrid showing in the recent SuperLiga tournament, D.C. United is hoping a return to MLS action agains Houston on Tuesday will turn the tide.

United's Futile Effort Leads to Elimination

Steven Goff — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Playing as if already eliminated from SuperLiga contention, United provides fleeting resistance and is formally ushered out of the second-year event with a 3-1 loss to the Dynamo.

United Faces Uphill Climb in SuperLiga

Steven Goff — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

United's dim chances of advancing in SuperLiga play creates questions about how competitive a lineup coach Tom Soehn will field against Houston on Saturday.

Sports Hernia Surgery for 2 United Players

Post — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

United midfielder Marcelo Gallardo and defender Gonzalo Peralta will undergo sports hernia surgery and be out two to three weeks.

United Shut Out of All-Stars

Post — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

For the first time in MLS history, D.C. United might not be represented in the all-star game.

Porous Defense Costs United

Steven Goff — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

D.C. United began its tournament-clogged calendar with bigger ambitions than winning the SuperLiga, an MLS-Mexican marketing concoction that offers modest returns. That said, United has not distinguished itself well in the second-year event, and following a 3-2 loss to Atlante last night, it teet...

United's Gallardo and Peralta May Face Surgery

Post — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

D.C. United's Marcelo Gallardo and Gonzalo Peralta will be evaluated by a sports hernia specialist in Munich and may have to undergo surgery.

He's Gone From Mines To Minutes

Steven Goff — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Craig Thompson, an undrafted rookie out of Colorado School of Mines, started Saturday's SuperLiga match against Chivas Guadalajara and is expected to start against Atlante tonight.

United's Rally Falls Short in Loss to Chivas

Steven Goff — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Captain Jaime Moreno had not missed a penalty kick in four years, but his miss in last night's SuperLiga opener against Chivas, cost United in a 2-1 on Saturday.

United Has Another Shot at Chivas

Zach Berman — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

United enters tonight's SuperLiga opener with Chivas Guadalajara with a home-field advantage, which might be enough to save the hair of co-managing partner William Chang, who has to shave his head should United lose.

Officials to Review Tape Of United-Fire Incident

Paul Tenorio — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The U.S. Soccer Federation will review tape of D.C. United's 2-1 U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal win over the Chicago Fire on Tuesday night following a skirmish involving Chicago's CuauhtÃ©moc Blanco and United's Marc Burch and Clyde Simms.

United's Olsen Has Surgery on Left Ankle Again

Paul Tenorio — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

D.C. United midfielder Ben Olsen has more surgery performed on his left ankle, adding to an extended recovery from a career-threatening injury.

Moreno Comes In, United Moves On

Paul Tenorio — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Bryan Namoff's overtime goal gives D.C. United a 2-1 win over the Chicago Fire in a U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds.

MLS Rivals, Out-of-League Experience

Zach Berman — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

D.C. United will play a bitter league rival -- the Chicago Fire -- in a non-league stadium in a game without MLS implications in a U.S. Open Cup match.

Burch's 2 Goals Bail Out United

Steven Goff — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Marc Burch scores on a pair of free kicks as D.C. United subdues the Rochester Rhinos, 2-0, at Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds.

For United's Olsen, A Celebrated Return

Steve Yanda — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Ben Olsen, the 31-year-old United midfielder who has dealt with persistent pain since undergoing surgery on both ankles last November, returns to the pitch in front of 35,979 adoring fans.

United Roars Past Beckham's Galaxy

Steven Goff — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Many of the 35,979 spectators at sweltering RFK came to see Galaxy and England star David Beckham. What they ended up witnessing was a masterpiece by D.C. United and Brazilian striker Luciano Emilio.

Rhinos First Up for United in Open Cup

Steven Goff — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Two days removed from a decisive victory over a conference-leading MLS opponent, D.C. United tonight will face a second-division club in last place. Instead of nearly 36,000 at RFK Stadium, the audience will number maybe 3,600 at Maryland SoccerPlex.

For the Galaxy, a Star Is Reborn

Steven Goff — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

British transplant David Beckham, who makes his only appearance at RFK Stadium on Sunday, has turned the L.A. Galaxy into a title contender in his second season.

MartÃnez Does the Dirty Work In Sloppy Victory for United

Steven Goff — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Defender Gonzalo Martinez scores in the 55th minute and D.C. United holds on to beat the San Jose Earthquakes, 2-1, on Sunday.

United vs. Galaxy Is An Intriguing Matinee

Steven Goff — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

D.C. United's Marcelo Gallardo and the L.A. Galaxy's David Beckham will meet Sunday at RFK Stadium, years after looming large in a World Cup thriller.

United Waives Niell, Clearing Cap Space

Post — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Argentine Franco Niell, one of five Latin Americans acquired by D.C. United last winter, is waived after failing to score in seven games.

Flurry of Goals, Both Scored and Allowed

Steven Goff — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

D.C. United is scoring goals at a furious pace. Luciano Emilio has rediscovered his finishing touch, and the backline has found its form after a dodgy start. The international newcomers have bonded with the veteran corps, and the young players in reserve are beginning to contribute.

Seven Weeks at Home Lie On Horizon for United

Steven Goff — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

D.C. United returns home in the midst of a four-game unbeaten streak and will enjoy plenty of home cooking with a seven-week stretch without a road match.

Emilio's Hat Trick Is a Treat For United in Win Over N.Y.

Steven Goff — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Surging Brazilian striker Luciano Emilio has his first three-goal game, leading D.C. United to a 4-1 victory over the Red Bulls on a dreary Saturday night at RFK Stadium.

Club Plans Negotiations To Sign Emilio to Deal

Steven Goff — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

D.C. United declines to sell Luciano Emilio to a Mexican club, and instead will start negotiations next month for a contract extension.

'I Should Have Been Dead'

Steven Goff — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Santino Quaranta, 23, spent $250,000 early in his career on alcohol and drugs, ranging from OxyContin to cocaine, culminating in a three-month stay at a treatment facility last winter.

At Drought's End, D.C.'s Emilio Lets Slip a Slide

Steven Goff — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Reigning league MVP Luciano Emilio ended D.C. United's tenuous road losing streak and then sparked a joyous postgame celebration with a spontaneous act.

United Tops Fire, Ends 13-Game Road Drought

Steven Goff — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Despite playing short-handed, Luciano Emilio scores during additional time Saturday as D.C. United stuns the Fire, 2-1, for its first road win since last September.

Signs for United: Hopeful, if Brief

Steven Goff — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The game lasted just 15 minutes and came under extraordinary circumstances, but between bands of thunderstorms that ultimately postponed Wednesday's match, D.C. United performed reasonably well against Houston at RFK Stadium.

United's Match Is Washed Out

Steven Goff — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

D.C. United and Houston play 15 scoreless minutes Wednesday before officials postpone a match marred by torrential rain and flashes of lightning.