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How U.S. Soccer Ruined D.C. United

Let me not say ruined, because it would be a far stretch to say that one of the best franchises in MLS could be ruined by an international choke job pulled off by the U.S. Soccer team in the Confederations Cup final. But, for as much as the surprising run to the world’s stage did [...]

Prince George’s County Votes No On D.C. United Stadium

I’ll admit that I don’t have a clue about the logistics and financial burden that a D.C. United stadium would place on Prince George’s County. so I’m not going to blindly rail against the County Council for it. But to not even study the costs or projected benefits of building a stadium is just straight [...]

D.C. United Fans Care Not For the Legislative Process

What’s the best way for D.C. United fans’ voices to be heard on having their new stadium built in Prince George’s County?
By starting a public disturbance outside of the state’s legislative headquarters, of course.
Fans of moving the D.C. United professional soccer team to Prince George’s County plan to rally in Annapolis today before packing hearing [...]

D.C. United to Unite With Prince George’s County in Stadium Deal

D.C. United, in all of its glory as a successful MLS franchise, will go the route of the Washington Redskins and put down roots in Prince George’s County.
The project still faces several government hurdles, but United executive chairman Victor MacFarlane said he hopes to break ground this year and open the facility late in [...]

Skins’ and the City

Washington D.C. is such an interesting organism within sports culture. It can’t survive without controversy, and yet it is willing to starve itself for success.
Just a few weeks ago, there was justifiable talk of a Super Bowl run for the Washington Redskins. Now, there is a healthy debate about whether the Skins should tank it for [...]

La Barra Blonde is Not Going to Like This

While this latest soccer trend is still safely confined in Italy, how long do you think it will be before MLS players drop their shorts as a distraction on free kicks?

I don’t know about you, but as far as United goes, my money for this kind of stunt in on Devon McTavish. You know, cause [...]

D.C. United Fans Riverdance The Night Away

Since the Dead Tree Crew is waaaay to cool for this kind of stuff, the folks in Lot 8 show us all how to put more pep in our step following a D.C. United victory.

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D.C. United’s Odd Fan Sweepstakes

D.C. United wants you to see them take on the New York Red Bulls in August.
And Amtrak is going to get you there.
In the strangest team promotion since Big Tigger linked up with the Washington Wizards, D.C. United is collaborating with Amtrak to send you and a friend up to New York for this riveting [...]

D.C. United Reigns Supreme On Local Television

Chances are, if you are watching sports in Washington D.C. when the Washington Redskins, Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals aren’t playing, and you’re looking to pass the time until McGlaughlin Group comes on, you are watching D.C. United. Courtesy of the venerable D.C. Sports Bog:
As mentioned earlier today, based on SportsBusiness Journal’s analysis of [...]

DC United to Honor 97 ‘MLS Championship Team With Wack Exhibition

DC United will honor one of its greatest players, Mario Etcheverry, and its 1997 Major League Soccer championship team with a tribute match pitting aging soccer players against marginally relevant actors and musicians this Saturday. A sample from the release:
Scheduled to join these soccer luminaries will be “Without a Trace” star, Anthony LaPaglia, Def Leppard [...]