Where there’s smoke…Why DC United could be sold–and moved

Where there is smoke…? A recent report about D.C. United seeking new “investment partners” did not set off alarm bells among Major League Soccer fans in the nation’s capital. But it probably should have, as an ASN column argues.

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Namoff re-ups for ‘09 and beyond

D.C. United announced Tuesday the re-signing of defender Bryan Namoff. In a season that saw a host of lineup changes from the previous year, the veteran defender continued to be a steady presence in United’s backline. The 29-year-old Rockford, Ill., native is currently tied for fourth in all-time League appearances (169) for the Black-and-Red, first [...]

U-16s top Potomac, 3-1

D.C. United’s Under-16 Academy teams beat Potomac at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown, Md., this week by a 3-1 score.
The U-16s went up 2-0 in the first half after Luis Cartagena tallied in the 22nd minute (assisted by Dallas Aminzadeh) and Omar Kabba doubled the lead in the 32nd (assisted by Sam Bradley). Potomac [...]

DCU youths impress at U.S. Soccer Academy Winter Showcase

D.C. United’s Academy teams kicked off the 2008-2009 US Soccer Development Academy season with a strong showing at the Academy Winter Showcase in Lancaster, Calif. In an event that was being called the biggest youth soccer event in US Soccer history, United’s youth looked impressive. The U-18 team dominated in all three of their games, [...]

DC United discussions

Welcome to the newest feature on ASN, as we seek to further integration of the world’s soccer community (look out BigSoccer). These discussions are specific to DC United. For general topics go here.

Could United be on way out of DC?

The chances of D.C. United staying in the District appear to be dying a very slow death, according to the Washington Business Journal. A year after breaking off talks with Victor MacFarlane in favor of soliciting bids from Poplar Point, the lack of movement on a stadium has put the future of the franchise on [...]

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