DC United discussions

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DC United comes from behind to survive another day

Francis Doe (here in the colors of his former team, who have been in the news for different reasons) scored twice in the second half to earn DC United three much-needed points in their battle for a playoff spot. It was DCU’s first MLS victory since defeating Colorado 3-0 on Aug. 23 and only the third win in all competitions since the 4-1 win over Los Angeles on June 29.

Freddy gets “Unbelievable” reception

Freddy Adu, who began at DC United as a 14 year old professional, spoke after the game about returning to DC and his continued growth as a player.
Like DaMarcus Beasley, he is small and relies on quickness and guile to make his game. As a very young professional he would frequently get pushed around. He [...]

It’s sink or swim for United’s reserves in Costa Rica

With more injuries piling up and their MLS playoff hopes in peril, DC United sent a marginally experienced 16-man squad to the Monster Cave in San Jose, Costa Rica for the away leg of their CONCACAF Champions League series with CD Saprissa. At least Zach Wells, the starting goalkeeper for the game, is familiar with what the expect, having traveled to Puntarenas, Costa Rica last year with the Houston Dynamo for a CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal match. In that match, Wells replaced Pat Onstad after the starter injured his calf in the 18th minute and stopped a penalty kick shortly thereafter.

Lapses cost DC United three vital points

While the 3-0 score line was deceiving, it was nonetheless an accurate reflection of DC United’s fortunes this season. Strong buildups have gone unfinished and defensive lapses have been all too often punished by opportunistic opponents.Bryan Namoff, for one, was dumbfounded, “I’m almost speechless,” he said afterwards. “I’m never speechless.”

Infusion of reserves may salvage season

DC United put on their best performance so far in the CONCACAF Champions’ Cup at RFK on Wednesday night, with a side featuring Jaime Moreno as the only premier player. The team still came up short of even the tie that their strenuous efforts earned. The 1-0 loss pretty much guarantees that United will not advance to the knockout stage.

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