DeRosario’s leadership opens chances for others

Dwayne DeRosario has energized a respectable but uninspired attack and is the first DC United player since perhaps Jaime Moreno and Christian Gomez in their prime that is a true game changer and match winner. United’s results since his arrival, however, have been equally respectable but still uninspiring, especially at home despite fighting their way [...]

DC depth will be tested in San Jose

During the blazing summer months, roster and lineup decisions become paramount in Major League Soccer. DC United got some good news as preparations started this week coupled with the obligatory bad news of course in advance of their match at San Jose on Saturday. Dejan Jakovic returned to full training and is likely to start [...]

Deja Vu – another 2-2 for DC United at home

For the second consecutive week, DC United gave up a late goal at home to squander a lead and settle for another draw at home in what is becoming the theme of the 2011 season. Philadelphia’s Carlos Ruiz scored in the 84th minute to bring the Union to level terms 2-2, in what was an [...]

DC United loses focus, and the game 4-2

Steven Lenhart wandered through several gazing DC United defenders in the 2nd minute before cutting loose a shot that was saved by goalkeeper Bill Hamid. The whole sequence was a harbinger of things to come. Lenhart had another shot inside a chaotic United penalty area less than a minute later and scored the first of [...]

Defense leads the way for DC United

Through most of April where they managed to win just once in seven total matches, it was defense optional for DC United. Not only did they concede four goals on three occasions, they looked indecisive and disorganized, especially on set pieces. In their last two matches however, a 2-1 win over Seattle and scoreless draw [...]

Where Are They Now?

The goal of any MLB player, any professional athlete really, is to never be the subject of a Where Are They Now? story.  It’s personally degrading.  It’s kind of insulting.  If televised, it’s a way for the masses to make fun of you.  “Where Are They Now – (insert your name here)” means you were [...]

DC United battles back to tie Seattle 3-3

In what has become commonplace during the first half of this MLS campaign, DC United scored early, gave up that lead and worked back diligently to escape with a 3-3 draw on Wednesday night on the road against the Seattle Sounders.
United will stay out West instead of coming back to Washington as they prepare for [...]

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.

United splits halves and points with the Fire

DC United squandered another lead and the Fire came from behind on the road for the second consecutive week, earning four of a possible six points in their first two matches as the guests of two home openers. United dominated the first half taking the lead in the seventh minute on a fantastic goal by Luciano Emilio, his first of the season. But the Fire roared and got the equalizer through Patrick Nyarko eight minutes after halftime.

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