2009 Baseball Preview

Yes, folks, the 2009 season is underway; there’s further talk of steroids, a bad economy, and ticket prices resembling monthly rent payments–yes, those made in the HIGH RENT district.  Here’s how they’ll finish this season:
AL EAST AL CENTRAL AL WEST
N.Y. Yankees        Minnesota Twins         L.A. Angels
Boston Red Sox       Cleveland Indians            Oakland A’s
T.B. Rays                Chicago White Sox           Texas Rangers
Toronto Blue Jays    [...]

Namoff helps young DC United defenders come of age

Marc Burch knew exactly when DC United recorded their first shutout a year ago and the thought sent Clyde Simms into recollection.
“It was either Colorado or Kansas City,” Simms recalled. “Yeah it was late, I remember that.”
United actually shut out both of those teams over a stretch of five league games that also included a [...]

United adjusts well, holds off Houston 1-0

Any time the Houston Dynamo come to RFK Stadium, fans witness a disciplined battle of pressure on pressure. Against most teams in MLS, DC United will establish more control in midfield, while the opponent eventually cedes some of that space and seeks to counterattack. Houston plays too much like United to let that happen.
Both teams [...]

DC United rookies adjust quickly to professional level

Chris Pontius (right) and Rodney Wallace have taken advantage of injuries to veteran players to get an early taste of professional soccer. Their performances in the first two matches with DC United bode well for their future and the team’s–as long as they can stay away from the sugar.

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