FC Dallas poses stern test of United’s overall game

Coach Ben Olsen has DC United on the right track as the team crosses over the half way point at .500 (5-5-7). As they have become more used to one another and his system, the players seem to have become comfortable with his emphasis on strong supporting play. All coaches talk a good game. The [...]

United youth continue Quixotic quest against the Galaxy

Every few years DC United wins an away game with a less than star-filled squad. While Sunday’s effort in Portland might seem to be just one of those games, it may be more than a fortunate fluke blending exceptional focus and effort with a solid game plan. These guys may just do it twice in [...]

New style brings DC United a 3-1 win

Ben Olsen unveiled the new DC United on Saturday and it wasn’t your father’s United. While this year’s version is a logical extension of the team’s progression last year, it has one key element that deviates from past practice. At least for now, there is no creative midfielder. With the acquisition of Dax McCarty and [...]

An idea and an observation

With but two games remaining, DC United has precious little time to give its fans a reason to for hope for 2011. I think that they can do it. As 2010 has seen the team bump along the bottom of a slough of despond, the players have slowly but consistently improved their shape and vision. [...]

Shorter game, same result, as United loses 1-0

It was a different day, same two teams with same result for DC United, just in less time. After the heartbreaking overtime loss to Columbus in a U.S. Open Cup semifinal match on Wednesday that extinguished any possible salvation for this already dismal season, one critical mistake gifted Columbus a first half goal and the [...]

DC United poised to exceed mediocrity

The numbers don’t lie and they tell a sad tale for DC United. They will almost certainly not see the playoffs for a third straight year. Still, I expect this team to have a winning record for the remainder of the season. Here’s why. They have shown steady growth as a team and the Onalfo [...]

DC United should start focus on Open Cup at Houston

Despite a horrible beginning to their season, DC United has demonstrated better team cohesion and maturity than last year’s side. Overall team shape has been better maintained even as the flow of play has changed from central control and attack to over the top and wide attack.
United’s traditional control game failed them in 2009 [...]

DC United should start focus on Open Cup at Houston

Despite a horrible beginning to their season, DC United has demonstrated better team cohesion and maturity than last year’s side. Overall team shape has been better maintained even as the flow of play has changed from central control and attack to over the top and wide attack. United’s traditional control game failed them in 2009 [...]

DC United should start focus on Open Cup at Houston

Despite a horrible beginning to their season, DC United has demonstrated better team cohesion and maturity than last year’s side. Overall team shape has been better maintained even as the flow of play has changed from central control and attack to over the top and wide attack.
United’s traditional control game failed them in 2009 [...]

Wizard of Oz 2, Kansas City 1

It took six games and some wizardry from Aussie import Danny Allsopp for DC United to get it right and bring forth a win. Coach Curt Onalfo left some of his higher priced players on the bench and allowed DC United Academy product Bill Hamid a chance to set an MLS record for youngest [...]

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