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Committed DC United goes down swinging as 1-1 tie falls short

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Nearly every DC United player collapsed to the soggy RFK Stadium turf at the final whistle knowing that their 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers was not good enough to keep their playoff hopes alive. To their credit, United left everything they had on the field as a dramatic but often maddening push throughout the [...]

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Soehn brings memories to DC

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Tom Soehn left DC United just two seasons ago, but with all of the drama surrounding the franchise since his departure, it seems like eons ago. Harkening back however, his six years here as an assistant and later head coach were not void of their own drama but quite productive. While Soehn served as Peter [...]

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DC United takes Open Cup thriller in penalty kicks

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A lifeless first quarter hour between DC United and the Philadelphia Union in their U.S. Open Cup play-in game gave way to a riveting affair, reaching a crescendo with two goals in extra time and United’s converting on all of their penalty kicks to defeat the Union 3-2 at the Maryland SoccerPlex. Branko Boskovic scored [...]

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Andy Najar aims for rookie of the year

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Andy Najar has been the singular bright spot for DC United and may, and in many ways should, win the only trophy for this once formidable club during this dark and miserable season. Contrary to the opinion of many, the media is not, and should not, be a cheerleader for this team or any other [...]

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Total team effort nets DC United a 2-0 shutout

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DC United recorded their first shutout win of the season with a 2-0 triumph over the Philadelphia Union at steamy and soggy RFK Stadium ending several dubious streaks in the process. Danny Allsopp scored both goals for United taking over the team leadership in that category (4) despite not having scored since a 2-1 win [...]

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Ben Olsen takes DC United helm

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With DC United’s season spiraling painfully into the abyss on a weekly basis, the dismissal of head coach Curt Onalfo was inevitable. And though he made a significant contribution to that final conclusion over his seven month stay, a closer, deeper examination shows that it’s really not all his fault. Assistant Ben Olsen, one of [...]

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DC United will integrate new signings gradually

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Pablo Hernandez and Branko Boskovic are both seemingly done deals for DC United as they await their International Transfer Certificates to be completed when the July 15th transfer window officially opens. Boskovic will have Designated Player status and signed a two year deal while Hernandez, 23, is on loan from Uruguay first division side [...]

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DC United will integrate new signings gradually

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Pablo Hernandez and Branko Boskovic are both seemingly done deals for DC United as they await their International Transfer Certificates to be completed when the July 15th transfer window officially opens. Boskovic will have Designated Player status and signed a two year deal while Hernandez, 23, is on loan from Uruguay first division side Defensor [...]

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DC United entertains fans with 3-2 victory over AC Milan

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Not only did DC United give their fans a good performance at RFK Stadium Wednesday night, they came away victorious, defeating star-studded AC Milan 3-2 before a split but appreciative crowd of 30,367. “We had a point to prove tonight,” said Chris Pontius, who who had a part in United’s first two goals.

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Another hard lesson for DC United

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DC United Head Coach Curt Onalfo came into yesterday’s game against New England Revolution knowing he needed his team to give a better and more controlled effort than last week’s loss against the Kansas City Wizards. In one sense, he got just that. His team held possession for a good majority of the match and [...]

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