DC United wins first Open Cup play-in game 2-0

Using a youth-filled team against a similarly deployed FC Dallas, DC United played the most mature soccer of their 2009 season and earned a convincing 2-0 victory in the first of two US Open Cup play-in matches. Tom Soehn’s charges displayed a full appreciation of the value of width in freeing up space to perform [...]

United still searching for the keys

The keys to DC United’s success in 2009 lie in two places: the central defense and the wide midfield. Veteran leadership is in short supply at both positions. How will Tom Soehn make up for the lack of personnel at these positions?

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 [...]

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.”

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