Posted on June 30, 2009, 10:10 am, by JC, under
MLS.
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 [...]
Posted on April 8, 2009, 10:00 am, by JC, under
MLS.
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 [...]
Posted on March 17, 2009, 2:45 pm, by JC, under
MLS.
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 [...]
Posted on February 17, 2009, 11:24 am, by JC, under
MLS.
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 [...]
Posted on December 10, 2008, 3:36 pm, by JC, under
MLB,
MLS,
NBA,
NFL,
NHL.
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 [...]
Posted on November 18, 2008, 2:24 pm, by JC, under
MLS.
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 [...]
Posted on October 23, 2008, 9:47 pm, by JC, under
MLS.
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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Posted on July 17, 2008, 10:13 am, by JC, under
MLS.
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 [...]
Posted on July 7, 2008, 1:55 pm, by JC, under
MLB,
MLS.
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 [...]