I was shocked at how good the United looked in the first half and how bad the refs were in the second half. In the end the United could only blame themselves for not winning, but could blame the ref for not getting a draw.
You be the judge - was this a penalty?
Let me know what you think!
Showing posts with label DC United. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DC United. Show all posts
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Friday, October 5, 2007
What do Hockey-Soccer have in common?
According to The Offside Rules blog, a lot if you live in Washington DC. His post is below:
In a shocking display of sporting non-partisanship the NHL Washington Capitals are going to posse up with DC United of MLS. The mission: cross-marketing in the name of putting more asses in seats. The passage below was forwarded to me by a DC season ticket holder.
"Important offers and reminders for D.C. United Planholders:
DC United and the Washington Capitals are excited to present D.C. United planholders with an exciting offer. Bring any used or unused DC United game ticket to the Verizon Center for the Capitals home game this Sunday at 5pm v. the Ottawa Senators and you will be given a complimentary ticket to the game. D.C. United ticket(s) will remain in your possession, must only be presented to receive a ticket to the Capitals game. D.C. United tickets will not be collected or scanned. "
Free tickets just for showing up with someone else's ticket! That's as good as getting taken home because you bought someone else dinner & a movie. Who says that two leagues fighting to be the nations 4th most popular sport can't get along?
In a shocking display of sporting non-partisanship the NHL Washington Capitals are going to posse up with DC United of MLS. The mission: cross-marketing in the name of putting more asses in seats. The passage below was forwarded to me by a DC season ticket holder.
"Important offers and reminders for D.C. United Planholders:
DC United and the Washington Capitals are excited to present D.C. United planholders with an exciting offer. Bring any used or unused DC United game ticket to the Verizon Center for the Capitals home game this Sunday at 5pm v. the Ottawa Senators and you will be given a complimentary ticket to the game. D.C. United ticket(s) will remain in your possession, must only be presented to receive a ticket to the Capitals game. D.C. United tickets will not be collected or scanned. "
Free tickets just for showing up with someone else's ticket! That's as good as getting taken home because you bought someone else dinner & a movie. Who says that two leagues fighting to be the nations 4th most popular sport can't get along?
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
United falls to Chivas 1-0
Chivas de Guadalajara used their home-field advantage to its full extent, defeating D.C. United 1-0 in the second leg of their Copa Sudamericana series on Tuesday night at Estadio Jalisco to advance on away goals.
In last Wednesday's first leg at RFK Stadium, D.C. United played a man down for more than a half, and despite taking a 2-0 lead, saw Sergio Santana pull one back for Chivas heading into the second leg. That goal proved to be the decider, after the teams finished the series 2-2 on aggregate.
The lads played a good game, but just couldn't come up with a goal in the closing moments.
For the United that's it for the tournament competitions. The only two things they can win are the Supporters Shield (which they have a really good chance at) and MLS Cup.
In last Wednesday's first leg at RFK Stadium, D.C. United played a man down for more than a half, and despite taking a 2-0 lead, saw Sergio Santana pull one back for Chivas heading into the second leg. That goal proved to be the decider, after the teams finished the series 2-2 on aggregate.
The lads played a good game, but just couldn't come up with a goal in the closing moments.
For the United that's it for the tournament competitions. The only two things they can win are the Supporters Shield (which they have a really good chance at) and MLS Cup.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Tonight - DC United vs. CD Guadalajara
Tonight, DC United takes on CD Guadalajara in the Copa Nissan Sudamericana tournament. Copa Nissan Sudamericana is the 2nd most important South American tournament, which was opened up to clubs in Central and North America in the 1990's.
This will be the 4th time this season CD Guadalajara (Chivas) has played the United with the record for both teams being 1-1-1.
If you are interested in watching it, Fox Soccer Channel will be showing the match taped at 11pm.
Let's go United!
This will be the 4th time this season CD Guadalajara (Chivas) has played the United with the record for both teams being 1-1-1.
If you are interested in watching it, Fox Soccer Channel will be showing the match taped at 11pm.
Let's go United!
Friday, May 25, 2007
Copa Sudamericana Draw
As reported earlier DC United has been invited to join Copa Sudamericana tournament. As promised here is update on the draw. DC United will be playing Chivas de Guadalajara home and away first during what amounts to be the round of 16.
The list of Participating Teams by country is:
| Argentina | Boca Juniors, River Plate, San Lorenzo and Estudiantes de La Plata |
| Bolivia | Jorge Wilstermann and Real Potosí |
| Brazil | São Paulo FC, Vasco da Gama, Figueirense, Goiás, Corinthians, Cruzeiro, Botafogo, Atlético Paranaense |
| Colombia | Atlético Nacional, and Millonarios |
| Ecuador | El Nacional |
| Mexico | Pachuca, América, and Chivas Guadalajara |
| Paraguay | Libertad and Tacuary |
| Peru | Coronel Bolognesi and Universitario |
| Venezuela | Zamora FC, and Carabobo FC |
| CONCACAF | DC United (USA) |
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
D.C. United to play in the Copa Sudamericana
D.C. United will play in the Copa Sudamericana, a prestigious South American club tournament this fall. United was invited to the event after a third-place finish in the CONCACAF Champions' Cup this year. The tournament draw will take place at 12 PM Eastern Time Tuesday.
D.C. United was the first team from Major League Soccer to participate in the tournament when it was invited to play in the 2005 edition. That year, D.C. faced Universidad Catolica of Chile in a two-game aggregate goal series. United tied 1-1 at RFK Stadium, then lost 3-2 at Santiago, Chile, blowing a 2-0 lead.
Hopefully DC United will get past the first round this time, but it is an honor to be invited and MLS teams need to get more international exposure. I will keep you posted once we get our first round opponent named.
D.C. United was the first team from Major League Soccer to participate in the tournament when it was invited to play in the 2005 edition. That year, D.C. faced Universidad Catolica of Chile in a two-game aggregate goal series. United tied 1-1 at RFK Stadium, then lost 3-2 at Santiago, Chile, blowing a 2-0 lead.
Hopefully DC United will get past the first round this time, but it is an honor to be invited and MLS teams need to get more international exposure. I will keep you posted once we get our first round opponent named.
Monday, May 7, 2007
Revs are red hot!!!
As poorly as DC United has started, the New England Revolution has been the opposite and is currently the hottest team in MLS.
Even without the suspended Shalrie Joseph, New England was too much for Chicago Sunday. Steve Ralston and Wells Thompson scored goals 13 minutes apart in the second half to lead the New England Revolution past the previously undefeated Chicago Fire 3-1.
The Revolution (3-1-2) extended their unbeaten streak to five matches. Their only loss of the season was a 1-0 decision in Chicago in the season-opener.
The Fire (3-1-1) had allowed just two goals through their first four matches.
Even without the suspended Shalrie Joseph, New England was too much for Chicago Sunday. Steve Ralston and Wells Thompson scored goals 13 minutes apart in the second half to lead the New England Revolution past the previously undefeated Chicago Fire 3-1.
The Revolution (3-1-2) extended their unbeaten streak to five matches. Their only loss of the season was a 1-0 decision in Chicago in the season-opener.
The Fire (3-1-1) had allowed just two goals through their first four matches.
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
DC United eyes foreign market
According to the Washington Post, before Monday's practice, in a closed locker room, first-year DC United coach Tom Soehn expressed his displeasure during an impassioned address. Despite the team's poor 0-3 start, United technical director Dave Kasper said he has not initiated trade talks and that the club has no plans to drastically alter the roster. Kasper did say, though, that the club will continue to monitor the international market and reevaluate the team's situation when the foreign acquisition window reopens June 15.
DC needs to shore up it's back - they just have tons of holes. Let's see how the lads respond on Thursday's to coach Soehn.
DC needs to shore up it's back - they just have tons of holes. Let's see how the lads respond on Thursday's to coach Soehn.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
MLS Season Starts
Some observations from this past weekend - the DC United/Rapids game was officially sold out, but it looked quite empty. I know it was cold and snowing out, but MLS has to be disappointed with how it looked on TV.
I didn't get to watch any other games - but with the cold weather I can't imagine that the week went as well as they had planned!
Also - Red Bulls - 0 goals! I was expecting more out of a Bruce Arena, Claudio Renya team!
I didn't get to watch any other games - but with the cold weather I can't imagine that the week went as well as they had planned!
Also - Red Bulls - 0 goals! I was expecting more out of a Bruce Arena, Claudio Renya team!
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
United falls to Chivas 2-1
Despite an amazing goal by Jamie Moreno (in ESPN's top ten highlights this morning), DC United made two defensive mistakes that allowed Chivas to escape with a 2-1 victory. This knocks the United out of the CONCACAF Champions' Cup by a 3-2 on aggregate.
Given that the United have yet to play a league match and Chivas is in midseason form you have to applaud the effort of the lads. CONCACAF Champions' Cup is going to be difficult for any MLS team to advance far because of the timing. That said - DC has given us a glimpse of how exciting they are going to be this year.
Given that the United have yet to play a league match and Chivas is in midseason form you have to applaud the effort of the lads. CONCACAF Champions' Cup is going to be difficult for any MLS team to advance far because of the timing. That said - DC has given us a glimpse of how exciting they are going to be this year.
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
United set to play Chivas tonight...
DC United are set to play the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions' Cup semifinal tonight against CD Guadalajara. The United enter the match as the firm underdog. Late last week DC United resolved its drawn-out negotiations with Australian club Melbourne Victory over the international transfer certificate of Brazilian attacker Fred. Hopefully he will have a big impact in tonight's match.
Fred's debut could instantly influence the heated series, which stands delicately balanced after a 1-1 draw 17 days ago. The Mexicans knocked United out of their typical possession rhythm for much of the first-leg draw at RFK Stadium, but the Black-and-Red took heart from Luciano Emilio's late equalizer and are confident that they can break down the Chivas defense again.
Let's go United!!!
Fred's debut could instantly influence the heated series, which stands delicately balanced after a 1-1 draw 17 days ago. The Mexicans knocked United out of their typical possession rhythm for much of the first-leg draw at RFK Stadium, but the Black-and-Red took heart from Luciano Emilio's late equalizer and are confident that they can break down the Chivas defense again.
Let's go United!!!
Friday, March 30, 2007
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Houston's match vs. Mexican club CF Pachuca Postponed, will be made up today!
Due to a power outage at University of Houston the Houston Dynamos will have to wait another due to take on Mexican club CF Pachuca. Together with DC United's contest tonight versus Mexican giants Club Deportivo Guadalajara will pose a huge test for MLS. Hopefully they can both represent MLS well.
Monday, March 12, 2007
DC United Stadium - is it ever going to happen?
Soccertimes' Robert Wagman wrote a great article on a possible new DC United Stadium at Poplar Point. Clearly this is a messy project. Read the article - it's very interesting.
My take... I think DC United fans would all love a soccer stadium of their own, but we have to understand that it's not so easy dealing with the DC Government. I mean, DC has a tradition of messing up a stadium deals. I think we can thank them for FedEx field and not a football stadium in DC or almost losing baseball with the stadium dispute. So I can't imagine how DC United doesn't get the shaft especially if the Redskins move back to DC as Wagman suggests.
All we can do is hope the United's stadium deal gets worked out in the near future.
My take... I think DC United fans would all love a soccer stadium of their own, but we have to understand that it's not so easy dealing with the DC Government. I mean, DC has a tradition of messing up a stadium deals. I think we can thank them for FedEx field and not a football stadium in DC or almost losing baseball with the stadium dispute. So I can't imagine how DC United doesn't get the shaft especially if the Redskins move back to DC as Wagman suggests.
All we can do is hope the United's stadium deal gets worked out in the near future.
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